Cookies for Santa

 This is the mid-month inspiration for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The challenge is sponsored by Dr Digi's House of Stamps.

 

I have used an image by Dr Digi's House of Stamps called Cookie Claus.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

 Crafty Gals Corner - Tis The Season
 https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/11/challenge-272-tis-season.html

Spring adds new beauty and life to all that is

The latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is now live.  The sponsor for this challenge is RAM Stamps.

I have used an image from RAM Stamps called Reading in the Garden

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva.

I would like to enter:

Crafty Gals Corner - July relaxing in the garden dreaming of spring
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-269-fill-in-blank-in-july.html

Passion For Markers - Add Flowers
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/week-797-add-flowers.html 

 

Merry Christmas

Here is my inspiration for the latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for this challenge is PolkaDoodles. 

I have used an image by PolkaDoodles called Jolly Santa 

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper and some stickers from  sticker book.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Challenge 6 Week 2
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-6-week-2-anything-goes-card.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
 https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/pennys-challenge-598.html

 

Awesome

 I just realised that a couple of my posts for March were still sitting as drafts.  They are a little late but both challenges are still open.

 The Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Star Stampz

I have used an image by Star Stampz called Four Leaf Clover

 

I also used a digital paper by PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added two pieces of ephemera - a butterfly and a sentiment

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

Star Stampz - Choose 3 of Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green (red, green, blue)
https://starstampz.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-68-anything-goeschoose-3-of-5.html

 

Family and Friends

 It is the Midway Point of the November Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for November is Power of Words: Family/Friends.

I have used various images of people with cats, as cats are both family and friends.  The images are from A Creative Need, Dearie Dolls, Cuddlebug Cuties, Ppinky Dolls and Little Blue Button.   The digital paper is from PixelScrapper and colouring is with copic markers.

Teddy Gifts

The second Anything Goes Challenge for November has started at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this challenge, the sponsor is Sheepski Designs.

I have used an image from Sheepski Designs called Pressie Time

I also used digital papers from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I added a  border around the image using a Staedtler Pigment Liner.

I would like to enter:

Sheepski Designs - Anything Goes
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-92-anything-goes.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2024/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/pennys-challenge-584.html

Christmas Bells

 We are at the midway of the November Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for November is All Stitched Up.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Digi Doodles and the digital paper is from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Cascade Card by Beccy's Place. 

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

Classic Design - Bells and Baubles
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/classic-design-challenge-11-2024-novdec.html

If we don't change, we don't grow

This is my midway inspiration for the Power of Words: Growth/Change Challenge at Path of Positivity.

 

I have used a digital paper by PixelScrapper.  The images are from KennyK Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

I will add some challenges later.

Autumn is in the Air

We are at the start of the latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for this challenge is Polka Doodles.

I have used an image by Polka doodles called Pumpkin Autumn Fall Fox.

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is coloured with copic markers.  I added a sentiment from DeeDee's Digis, fabric border sticker and an acorn embellishment.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/10/wk-41-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html

Passion For Markers - Autumn Friends
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/week-761-autumn-friends.html

Double D Challenge - Pumpkin
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/10/pumpkin-pumpkin-whos-got-pumpkin.html

The Paper Funday - Colours of Autumn
https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-challenge-70-anything-goes.html

Joyeaux

The latest Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends has started.  The sponsor for this challenge is Polka Doodles.

I have used an image by Polka Doodles called Pickles Hedgehog Christmas Pudding.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some Dimensional Magic and some velour ephemera.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/08/wk-32-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html

Christmas Kickstart - Animal Antics
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-89-animal-antics.html

The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-167-anything-christmas-goes.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/pennys-challenge-578.html

Every day is Cupcake Day!

The latest Anything Goes Challenge has started at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this challenge, the sponsor is The Paper Shelter.

I have used an image from The Paper Shelter called Tea Time

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper and a sentiment from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-71-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

Happy Birthday

 There was a choice of two images for the Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz.  I decided I would use both of them:

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - May Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2024/04/may-2024-progressive-freebie-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - May Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/may-2024-linky.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The images are both by Sandra from The Outlawz and the sentiment is stamped (not sure of the source).  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some gems in sets of three.

Art washes away.....the dust of everyday life

 Midway inspiration at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist this month is Power of Words: Art/Creativity.

In honour of NZ Music Month, I have created a music themed page.  Each year I listen to NZ Music for the month of May.  There are a lot of events on but I just content myself with listening to music at home.

I have used a arty digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The images are from KennyK Stamps.  I also added some musical themed stickers that I bought at Daiso (a Japanese themed store).  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - May Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-crafts-galore-encore-challenge.html

Creativity Is ...

 The May Challenge at Path of Positivity has started and the optional twist is Power of Words: Art/Creativity.

 I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Sliekje Digital Stamps and the quotation is typed on the computer.  I also added a paint palette sticker.  Colouring is with copic markers and inking is with Distress Oxides.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore - May Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/may-2024-crafts-galore-encore-challenge.html

PINspirational Challenge - Patterned Paper
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/pinspirational-challenge-313-may.html

Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/classic-design-challenge-04-2024-aprmay.html

Spring

 Today is the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge for May at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this fortnight, we are sponsored by Mirtillamente Digital Stamps.

I have used an image from Mirtillamente Digital Stamps called Ready for Spring

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some tulip stickers and some gems.

I would like to enter:

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - April Showers May Flowers
https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-showers-bring-may-flowers.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/classic-design-challenge-04-2024-aprmay.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/pennys-challenge-570.html

Happy Spring

 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

 

For A Friend

This is my second last card for April.  I have another one started that might be a bit hit or miss whether it gets completed and uploaded today.

 

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie - April Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2024/03/april-2024-progressive-freebie-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - April Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/april-2024-linky.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper (Marisa).  The image is the one provided by The Outlawz for the April Challenge.  I added a doily sprayed with Dylusion Sprays.  Colouring is with copic markers.  The sentiment has been typed on the computer.

The Beach is the Answer

This fortnight's Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends is sponsored by Pattie's Creations.  

I wish I could swap places with this gnome - it is cold and gloomy here today.

I have used an image by Pattie's Creations called Hibiscus The Tropical Gnome.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I inked the cloudy background using Distress Oxides.  The sentiment is from Ginger's House.

I would like to enter:

Pattie's Creations  - Challenge  217
https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-217.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-254-anything-goes.html

 

 

Always Beside You

 Midway Inspiration for the April Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist for April is The Power of Words: Love/Relationships.

The first image is the wedding, the second is leaving for Honeymoon and the third on the honeymoon.

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  I used images by From The Heart Stamps, Nutcrafters, and Scrap Happy Paper Crafter.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added one of the quotes for the April Challenge and some resin flower stickers.

I would like to enter:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - April Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

So Sweet

 When I looked at this image, I thought immediately of a lattice pie so I found a digital paper and a sentiment that matched the theme.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - February Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2024/01/february-2024-progressive-freebie.html

PINspirational Challenge - Ribbons
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pinspirational-challenge-310-february.html

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is by Cara from The Outlawz and the sentiment is by Sasayaki Glitter .  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some grosgrain ribbon across the centre and dotted 3 pearls on the card itself.