The monthly challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is closing at the end of this year so this will be my last Design Team post for them. This is particularly sad for me as Incy Wincy Designs was my first Design Team, which I joined back in October 2013.
I have used items from freebie pages of the Yuletide Cheer kit by JoeyCardmaker.
I would like to enter:
From this month, the challenges at Incy Wincy Designs will be Anything Goes with an optional twist. The twist for November is Create a Christmas Card with a Handmade Background. My card uses a faux alcohol ink background that I learned at a Virtual Summit recently.
The faux background was one of the presentations at the Stress Free Cardmaking Summit. This particular presentation was by Keren Tamir. I added a snowflake die from Memory Box as well as a Christmas sentiment by Laurel Beard.
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Snowflakes
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2024/11/festive-friday-challenge-1-november-to.html
The Outlawz Challenges - November Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/november-2024-linky.html
I am a bit late with this post. I thought I had posted it at the beginning of the month but it managed to stay in draft. Today was the first day that I have gone back to write another post and saw it still in Drafts.
This month at Incy Wincy Designs, the theme is Autumn and/or More Than One Fold. I decided to do both an autumn card and a card with more than one fold. This is a fold that I learned at the Stress Free Cardmakers Summit.
This picture gives a better view of the top fold and the side fold.
I have used some digital papers from PixelScrapper. The image is from Designed 2 Delight and the sentiment is from Create with TLC. Colouring is with copic markers.
I would like to enter:
will add challenges later
The September Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is ATC and/or CAS. I decided on a Clean and Simple card.
I have used an embossing folder for the background. The source of the image is unknown but if I locate it (or anybody recognises it), I will amend the post. I had it in my printed images container but suspect it may have been a digital download from a magazine but I might be mistaken.
The image is coloured with copic markers.
I would like to enter:
Crafty Gals Corner - Use an embossing folder
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-258-anything-goes-woptional.html
The July Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is Round/Circles and/or Handdrawn/Sewing.
I have used both options with my card - the card is circular with a circular image piece plus has hand drawn stitching at the edge of the image die cut.
I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs. The image is stamped and embossed (no idea of the source of the image) and the sentiment is a sticker.
I followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday:
I would like to enter:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/06/sweet-sketch-wednesday-2-june.html
This month's two themes at Incy Wincy Designs are Summer Flowers and/or Winter Snow. We are at the start of winter here, so I have created a winter themed card:
Holly and Ivy - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-164-anything-christmas-goes.html
The May challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is under way. The themes for this month are Spring and/or Animals.
When I think of spring I think of daffodils bearing the first buds of the season. For me, Spring is still a number of months away but it is nice to create a spring card when the cooler winter temperatures are just starting to hit.
I have used a digital paper from Pixel Scrapper. The image is from The Stamping Boutique and the sentiment is from Anji's Antics. Colouring is with copic markers and inking with Distress Ink. I also added a spring themed ribbon and some gems.
I would like to enter:
The Paper Funday - Paper Shoppe
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-challenge-65-anything-goes.html
Sparkles Monthly Challenge - May Flowers
https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-showers-bring-may-flowers.html
Today is the start of the April Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. For this month, the themes are Inspired by Movie/Song/Book and/or Sketch Challenge. I opted for the sketch challenge:
I have used a digital paper from Computer Scrapbook. The images are from Bird's Cards, Create Me Pink, and Princess Bella Lockwood. Colouring of the images is with copic markers and the edges have been inked with Distress Ink. I added three rhinestones.
I would like to enter:
Colour Dare - Use three colours (Shortbread, Jade, Scarlet)
http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2024/03/Challenge-594.html
The Crafters' Cafe - Food
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/306-food.html
Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Sweet Treats
https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/174-sweet-treats.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/pennys-challenge-568.html
It is the start of March - and the start of the latest challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. The themes for March are Birthday and/or Funny/Humourous.
I struggle with humourous cards so opted for the Birthday option:
I have used a digital paper from Far Far Hill. The image is from The East Wind and the sentiment is a clear stamp (from an old magazine I think). Colouring is with copic markers. I also dotted around some pearls.
I would like to enter:
Double D Challenges - Patterned Paper
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html
Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html
We have a new challenge at Incy Wincy Designs and this month the themes are "Valentine/Love and/or No Pictures".
My project has a vague love theme but uses mainly papers, etc from couple of digital kits so fits both themes.
The first picture is the envelope for the tags:
and the inside showing the four tags contained within:
Next is the second envelope which contains a noteboook
And finally a larger envelope to hold the two envelopes:
I have used parts of three kits by RachandBella.
I would like to enter:
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html
The Outlawz Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone
https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html
The Outlawz Challenges - February Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/february-2024-linky.html
After a break for a few months at the end of 2023, Incy Wincy Designs is back with a new challenge. This year, we won't have sponsors but we will be keeping with the two themes. To start the year off, our challenge themes are New and/or Let's Celebrate.
I have created a card celebrating a New Home:
I have used a digital paper from a paper pack. The image is from The Alley Way Stamps and the sentiment is from Netty's Cards.
I would like to enter:
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html
It is the start of the September Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. For this month, the theme is Colors of Autumn and/or Not Square or Rectangle. The sponsors for the challenge are Last Minute Manda and Mirtillamente.
I have used an image from Mirtillamente called Ida. I chose to work with the Colors of Autumn option.
I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper. I added some washi tape and some glitter dots. Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. The sentiment is a stamped image (probably from a magazine but I'm not certain of that).
I would like to enter:
The Crafters' Cafe - Colors in the Garden
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/08/300-colours-of-garden.html
We are at the start of the July Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. The theme for July is "Food and/or Drink" and the sponsor is Last Minute Manda.
I have used an image from Last Minute Manda called Cup of Sea.
I also used two digital papers from PixelScrapper. The sentiment is from Create with TLC. Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added a pre-made topper embellishment.
I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Water
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2023/06/festive-friday-challenge-june-2-to-july.html
The Outlawz Challenges - July Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/july-2023-linky.html
This month at Incy Wincy Designs, the themes are Rainbow and/or Birthday. I decided to combine them both.
The sponsors for June are Beat Paper and Mirtillamente
I have used Sol Paper Doll from Beat Paper and Svario: Cake and Gifts from Mirtillamente.
I also used a digital paper. Coloring is with copic markers. I also added some gems in three of the rainbow colors.
We are at the start of the May Challenge at Incy WIncy Designs. This month, the themes are Fun Fold Cards and/or Summer Fun. We are sponsored by TLC Designs.
I have used a set by TLC Designs called
I also used digital papers from PixelScrapper. Coloring is with copic markers.
I would like to enter:
will add later
The April Challenge theme at Incy Wincy Designs is Easter Wishes and/or Gifts from the Easter Bunny. The sponsor for the month is Beccy's Place.
I have used an image from Beccy's Place from a set called Easter Blessings
I also used digital papers from PixelScrappers and some eggs from Creative Fabrica. Coloring is with copic markers and inking is with Distress Oxide.
I followed a tutorial for an Accordian Oval Fan Fold Card by Sam Calcott.
I would like to enter:
Beccy's Place - April Challenge
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge.html
Carlin Map Paradise - Beccy's Place image plus patterned paper
https://carlinskaartenparadijs.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-57-april.html
Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-73-anything-goes-with.html
Double D Challenge - Easter
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/03/easter.html
February seemed to just whizz by. First day of March means it is the start of the next challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. For the month of March, the themes are Pets and/or Happiness and the sponsors are Mirtillamente and Last Minute Manda.
I have used a set by Last Minute Manda called Crazy Cat Lady.
I have also used a digital paper from Buckwell and a sentiment from Digi Stamps & Joy. I printed the cat bed and knitting wool beside each other and printed the cat separately and after coloring and fussy cutting, added it to the cat bed. Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.
We are at the start of the February Challenge at Incy Wincy Designs. For this month, the theme is Valentines and/or In the Garden and our sponsor is Jan's Digi Stamps.
I have used an image from Jan's Digis called Bonnet Bouquet.
I also used digital papers from PixelScrapper. Coloring is with copic markers.
I followed a tutorial for an Envelope Pocket Frame Card but changed the envelope part.
I would like to enter:
The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-1-2023-anything-goes.html
We are at the start of the first challenge for 2023 at Incy Wincy Designs. This one is shorter than usual due to the later start date - it will still close on the 25th of the month. For this first challenge, the theme is cute and/pastel colors and we are sponsored by TLC Designs.
I have used a set from TLC Designs called Sketch EZ - #117 Challenge Bundle
Coloring is with copic markers. I also added some tiny pearls around the scallop oval. I followed the sketch that was part of the set.
I would like to enter:
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/pennys-challenge-537-happy-new-year.html
Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2022/12/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-84-and.html
Critter Crazy Challenge - Creature as a Feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-70-anything-goes-with.html
Crazy For Cats - Anything Cat Goes
https://crazyforcatschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-3-anything-cat-goes.html
Today is the last day of 2022 so it is time to share my Year In Review. I didn't manage to do a Year In Review post last year but I'm on top of it this year. I have put links to the original posts which provide more details of products used as well as links to any tutorials that I followed.
I had fun going through the projects that I have created this year and finding a favorite for each month. I did try to limit it to one per challenge so I had some variety.
January - entry for The Butterfly Challenge which can be found here.
February - Design Team Post for 12 Months of Christmas which can be found here
March - Design Team post for Incy Wincy which can be found here
May - Design Team post for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends which can be found here
June - entry for one of the challenges at Gecko Galz, which can be found here
July - Design Team post for CHNC which can be found here
August - Design Team post for Jan's Digis which can be found here.
September - entry for the Challenge at Pattie's Creations which can be found here
October - entry for the challenge at All Dressed Up which can be found here
November - entry for the Month of Holiday Cards Challenge at Beccy's Place which can be found here.
December - Design Team post for Scribbles Designs which can be found here.
It was hard choosing some of the months. I hope you enjoyed looking at my favorite cards for each month of 2022.
Happy New Year to all my followers (and anyone else reading this post).