Wishing You A Wonderful Birthday

 I have a bit of time this evening to post a few projects that I finished recently.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Add some flowers
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/week-677add-some-flowers.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/februari-challenge-117.html

I have used digital papers from Computer Scrapbook (pink), Bearly Mine Designs (floral) and Peppercus Designs (leaves).  The image is from Lacy Sunshine (now known as Color of Love) and the sentiment is from Netty's Cards. Coloring is with copic markers.  I also die-cut some flowers and added some gems to their centres.

I followed this sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

Meowy Christmas

This week's optional theme at CHNC is For Someone Special.  I have made mine for my brother whose cats like to try and climb the tree!

I have used digital papers from Peppercus Designs.  The image is from Digi Stamps for Joy and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Creative Craft Cottage - Anything But Square
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-144-anything-but-square.html

With Sympathy

 I usually use soft pastel colours for Sympathy cards but while I have kept this relatively soft, I have included a pop of darker colour.

I would like to enter:

Creative Knockouts - Flower Power
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2021/05/401-flower-power-sheepski-designs.html

Sheepski Designs - Floral Dance
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2021/05/sheepski-designs-challenge-50-floral.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketches
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/05/challenge-mei.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/05/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-140.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - May Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/05/abmttc-extra-may-challenge-anything-goes.html

I have used digital papers from Lozzy (background), Bearly Mine Designs (rose), Peppercus Designs (cross piece) plus two others that I don't know the source.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the sentiment is from Sugar Paw Scraps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

Spring Blessings

Another card  using up some of the items in my Awaiting Crafting boxes - digital papers, image and sentiment.  I still have a heap to work through but little by little it isn't looking quite so overwhelming.

I would like to enter:

The Crafter's Cafe - Flowers
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/04/264-15th-april.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Spring
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-218-easter-spring.html

I have used some strips of digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles, Bearly Mine Designs and Peppercus Designs.  The image is from Fred She Said and the sentiment is from From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some white Peelcraft Stickers over the joins between the papers as well as some flower embellishments.

From Our Home To Yours

This card uses something out of each of my Awaiting Crafting Boxes - digital paper, image and sentiment.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Add A Sentiment
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-464-with-sentiment.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/03/pennys-challenge-493.html

I have used a digital paper from Peppercus Designs.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Crafty Cat 957.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella (wings) and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some lace.

Wishing You A Happy Easter

Another card with items from my digital paper, image and sentiment "Awaiting Crafting" boxes.

I would like to enter:

Ching-Chou Kuik - Floral and/or Easter
http://cck-digitalstamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/ching-chou-kuik-digital-stamps.html

I have used two digital papers - the tulip one is from Create with TLC and the other floral one is from Peppercus Designs.  The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and the sentiment is from Netty's Cards.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  The edges of the sentiment die-cut have been inked with Distress Ink.   I also added a butterfly and a flower sticker as well as some grosgrain ribbon.

From Our Home To Yours

 This is the second card from today that uses an item from each of my Awaiting Crafting boxes - image, sentiment and digital paper.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/pennys-challenge-489.html

Digi Doodle Studios - Add A Sentiment
http://digidoodlestudioschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-35-include-sentiment.html

I have used a digital paper from Peppercus.  I added a polka dot satin ribbon over the paper.  The image is from Digi Doodle Studios and the sentiment is from Crafty Cat 957.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added Glossy Accents to the penguin eyes, bauble and the holly on the sentiment.  I added some blue puffy star stickers.

Sweet Summer

I have had a bit of time today in between committments to do some crafting and managed to start and finish this card:

I would like to enter:
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/juli-challenge.html
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Blue, Cream, Green plus leaves
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/colour-challenge-14thjuly-27th-july-2020
CRAFT Challenge - Summer
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-565-summer.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/pennys-challenge-476.html

I have used two digital papers from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Peppercus Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added a green leafy ribbon.

I followed the (rotated) sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

I also used the colours and twist at The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge:

Merry Christmas

The digital paper and sentiment are out of my Awaiting Crafting boxes.  I decided that I hadn't used much out of it for a week or so, and that it was time that I made another attempt to lessen the pile!

I would like to enter:
Createful Heart Design - Anything Goes
http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/2020/06/challenge-21-is-here-welcome.html
PINspirational Challenges - Photo Inspiration (Christmas)
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/pinspirational-challenge-267-favs-of.html

I have used two digital papers from Peppercus Designs.  The image is from Createful Heart Digis and the sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also used a gold satin ribbon over the join between the digital papers.

Flowers and Buttons

While chatting online with someone tonight, I realised that I hadn't created a card for a challenge that I usually try and join in with.  Since the sponsor for that challenge was also sponsoring another challenge that I often participate in, I decided to create something before I went to bed tonight.

I would like to enter:
Creative Knockouts - Buttons
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2020/04/345-buttons-jans-digi-stamps.html
The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-april-14-28th-2020
Jan's Digis - Anything Goes
https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-2020-challenge-anything-goes.html

I have used two more from my Awaiting Crafting Box of Digital Papers.  The floral one is from Peppercus Designs and the dot one is from When The Scrap Hits The Fun.  For a change, I had actually written the source on the reverse.  The image is from Jan's Digis and is coloured with copic markers.  I used some pearlescent paper for matting, a grosgrain ribbon and three craft buttons.

Anything Goes - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

Wow, we are at the middle of April already!  Time for a new Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This challenge we are sponsored by Peppercus Designs.

I have used an image from Peppercus Designs called Maddy In The Garden.

I also used some embellishments from an embellishment pack, digital paper from Michele R Designs and some fabric lace tape.

New Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

It is the middle of February, so time for a new Anything Goes challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This challenge we are sponsored by Peppercus Design and Kitty Bee Designs.

For my make, I used an image from Peppercus Designs called Fox.

I also used papers from Michele R Designs, some glitter hearts, a sentiment from Create with TLC, a die-cut embellishment using a die from Tattered Lace.

Cupcakes in Summer

Yum!  There is nothing better than baking some cupcakes on a summer's day - and then enjoying eating them!

 
I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Cupcakes
 http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/wisted-thursday-challenge-for-august-18-24-optional-twist-is
Catch The Bug - BINGO (Summer Theme + Scoring + Bugaboo Image
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2016/08/time-for-august-bingo-challenge.html

I have used a cupcake themed paper from a paper pad by Provocraft.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers.  I matted this onto some deep red cardstock which I scored top and bottom. I added a sentiment from Peppercus Designs cut into a pennant shape.

Incy Wincy Colour Challenge

Gosh it is Monday again already!  That means a new challenge at Incy Wincy Designs.  This week we are working with a colour palette and images from the sponsor Meljens Designs Studio.  To have a look at the wonderful colour palette we are working with and inspiration cards from my fellow DT members, pop on over to the Incy Wincy Designs blog.

Here's mine:

I am entering my card into these challenges:
Peppercus Designs - Smells Like Summer (at least I think that is the translation!)
http://peppercus-design-challengeblog.blogspot.de/2014/07/challenge-31-bis-14082014.html

I have used a background paper from DCWV.  The image is Summertime Reindeer from Meljens Designs Studio.  I coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Peppercus Designs.  The image and sentiment have been die-cut with Spellbinder dies and the wave border is a Memory Box die.  I added some grosgrain ribbon and some olive coloured pearls.

Ornament

A Christmas ornament coloured in autumn shades!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Peppercus Designs - Autumn
http://peppercus-design-challengeblog.blogspot.de/2013/09/challenge-21-bis-14102013.html
All That Stickles - Fall Harvest Party
http://allthatstickles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/fall-harvest-linky-party.html

I have used three Peppercus Design papers in autumn shades.  The image is also from Peppercus Designs and I have coloured it to match the papers.  I added some Stickles to the bow to make a feature of it.  The ribbon across the top of the card is from American Crafts.

Christmas Dog

A Clean and Simple Christmas card this time:

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Peppercus Designs - Animal
http://peppercus-design-challengeblog.blogspot.de/2013/07/challenge-20-bis-14082013.html
Chocolate Coffee Cards - Animals, Birds, Fish
http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-44-animals.html
Digi Haven - Any Animal
http://digihaven.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/any-animaly-sponsored-by-mygrafico.html
Glitter n Sparkle - Clean and Simple
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-43.html

I have used the sketch for the current challenge at Friday Sketch Challenge:
http://fridaysketchchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/sketch-48-made-by-carole.html
I have already entered a card in this challenge and it is a one card entry challenge.  However, I enjoyed working with this sketch so decided to create another "just for fun"!

The background paper is from a Christmas paper pad.  The image is one from Peppercus Designs, coloured with copic markers.   I added some Glossy Accents for a nice shine to his nose and some Stickles - Diamond to his hat and scarf trim.  Die-cutting is with Spellbinders rectangle die, matting is green cardstock.  I also added three glitter domes to add to the sparkliness.

Summer Fun

A nice bright summery card on a cold damp day!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Brown Sugar - Summer
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-47-summer.html
Totally Papercrafts - Flowers and Bow
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/chall-172-flowers-and-bows.html
Peppercus - Summer
http://peppercus-design-challengeblog.blogspot.de/2013/06/challenge-19-bis-14072013.html
QKR Stampede - Summer
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/challenge-44-summer-fun.html
Just some Lines - Anything Goes
http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/another-week-of-anything-goes-with-just.html

I have used a nice bright Kate Knight paper from a paper pad called Tropical Summer.  The image is the freebie from Just Some Lines for the Anything Goes challenge linked above.  I have coloured the image using copic markers YR04, YR02, BV08, BV04, R59.  The sentiment is from Peppercus Designs. I have added a bow crafted from orange grosgrain ribbon (American Crafts) and also a wooden sunflower with Glossy Accents added to the centre.

Summer Fun

Not very summery here (start of winter so what do I expect!) but it is fun to create a summer card.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Flat Friends - punches
http://flatfriendschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/challenge-8-punches-x.html
Sentimental Sundays - Outdoor Fun
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/challenge-156-outdoor-fun.html
Peppercus Challenge - Summer colours
http://peppercus-design-challengeblog.blogspot.de/2013/05/challenge-18-bis-14062013.html

I have used a beach themed paper from a paper pad for the background.  The image is from Flat Friends.   I have matted this with another paper from that same paper pad which I punched with a Martha Stewart border punch.  The sentiment is from Peppercus Designs.

Growing Teenagers

This image so suits my interpretation of Green Thumb!

The card is for the following challenges:
Catch the Bug - Green Thumb
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/time-for-theme-challenge-with-bugaboo.html
Peppercus Designs - Spring
http://peppercus-design-challengeblog.blogspot.de/2013/02/challenge-15-bis-14032013-und-gd-aufruf.html
Incy Wincy - Something with F (flowers)
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/things-that-begin-with-fand-winners.html


I have used a paper from Peppercus Designs on this card.  The image is from Bugaboo.  My gardening skills are such that this sentiment just sums it up!  Having a teenage daughter and son, I can fully agree with this sentiment.

I have used copic markers to colour this image and then added some silver ribbon roses as embellishments.  Fairly simple in design as I wanted the image and sentiment to stand out.

Peppercus Winter Dog

Another wintry card

This card is for the challenges at:
Peppercus Challenge - Winter
http://peppercus-design.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/challenge-14-bis-14022013.html
Kaboodle Doodles - Winter
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/challenge-156-winter.html
Tuesday Alchemy - Anything Goes
http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.gr/2013/01/challenge-49-anything-goes.html

The background paper comes from a paper pad by MME.  The image is from Peppercus Designs and has been die-cut with a Spellbinders Die.  I bought this one recently and really love the look of it.  I have embellished the card with so snowflakes cut using another Spellbinders Die set.  The centres of the snowflakes are some pearls.