The Incantation

This is my inspiration for the April Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.

 

I have used an image by The Paper Shelter called The Incantation

 

I also used some ephemera that I bought at Daiso.

Happiness

 This is my project for the beginning of October Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The challenge is sponsored by The Paper Shelter.

I have used an image and digital paper by The Paper Shelter called My Big Scarf  

Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some ephemera from my stash.

I would like to enter:

 

Celebrate!

I'm a bit late with this post but it is here now.  This is my inspiration card for the Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  The sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter

 I have used an image by The Paper Shelter called Balloon Ride 

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some star stickers.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter -  Anything Goes
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2025/06/challenge-641-anything-goes-with.html

PINspirational Challenge - Pastel Colours
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/pinspirational-challenge-326-june.html

Crafts Galore Encore - June Challenge
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/06/june-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

What Should We Do Today?

This is the second Anything Goes Challenge for February at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This time our sponsor is The Paper Shelter

 

I have used an image and digital paper by The Paper Shelter called Everyone Can Fly 

 

I also added a sentiment from my stash.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-590.html

The Paper Funday - Anything Goes
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/january-2025-challenge-73-anything-goes.html

Pull That Sled

I am a few days late posting this inspiration for the Anything Goes Challenge at The Paper Shelter.   I have had quite a bit of time away from the computer recently and am now playing catch up.

I have used an image by The Paper Shelter called Here Come The Christmas Penguins.

The digital paper is also from The Paper Shelter.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Christmas Break Challenge (I can't find the start date so hopefully this one is okay)
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2024/12/chistmas-break-challenge.html

Christmas Kickstart - Anything Christmassy
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-93-if-its-christmassy-link-it.html

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Christmas Transport
https://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/183-christmas-transport.html

PINspirational Challenge - Anything Goes
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/12/pinspirational-challenge-320-december.html

Xmas Lights

I worked my background around the scrap pieces that I had left over and what would work well together.  The piece with the smaller trees on it is raised up slightly.  The number and image are also raised up.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Add a Number (25)
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-619-add-number-dt-call.html

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

I have used some scraps of patterned paper from my November cards.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the number is from JoeyCardmaker.

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

Merry Christmas

Another day of four seasons - chilly first thing then rain off and on and sunshine for some of the afternoon.  This is a card that I crafted when it was raining.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Favourites (Christmas)
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-584-your-favourites.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-sketches-at-sweet-sketch.html

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

I have used a digital paper from Far Far Hill.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment has been typed on the computer.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also added two puff present stickers and some satin ribbon.

I followed this (rotated) sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

 

Coastal Sunshine

 I have managed to use some of the "scraps" from my scraps boxes.  I don't like to throw out the offcuts from other cards and I find that many of them work with sketches.  I probably need to do a few more cards like this to make a reasonable dent in the scraps though.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Anything But Square
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-580-anything-but-square.html

Cheerful Sketches - January Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-januari-2024.html

I have used papers from paper pads by Kaisercraft.  The image is from The Paper Shelter.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

This is the sketch that I followed:

 

For Santa

We are at the start of the first Anything Goes Challenge for December 2023 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  For this challenge, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter

I have used an image from The Paper Shelter called For Santa.

I also used a paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-153-anything-christmas-goes.html

Christmas All Year Round - December Challenge
https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-12-drummers-drumming.html

Passion For Markers - Baby It's Cold Outside
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/week-718-baby-its-cold-outside.html

 

 

Why yes! I have been a good boy

After a chilly start to the day, the temperature has been fairly warm the rest of the day.  My AC will only go for about 6 minutes before shutting off so not very effective.  I have it going fairly frequently at the moment so I can get some posts finished.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas Present
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-699-christmas-present.html

Passion For Markers - Baby It's Cold Outside (so he needs a hot chocolate to warm up)
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/week-718-baby-its-cold-outside.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.   Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz (for the fur). 

Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you

 I wanted a bit of a fun image to work with today and this one fits the challenge at The Paper Shelter.

 I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - All about Family
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-577-all-about-family.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used two scrap pieces of patterned paper from other cards created during November.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added two groupings of three pearls.

 

Believe

 This is a fancy fold that I have only done once before.  

Edit - For some reason, the image isn't showing when I entered Beccy's Place challenge.  I have checked and clicking on where the image should be does come through to this post so hopefully all is good.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Fancy Fold
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-576-fun-folds.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/pennys-challenge-559.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used two papers from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.

I followed a tutorial for a Pop Up Front Step Panel Card by The Craft Spa.

Have a cozy Christmas

I have used some more of my scraps for this card:

 I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Warm and Cozy
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-575-warm-fuzzy.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used some offcuts of papers used during November - the centre one is the reverse of the striped one.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also added three red pearls to the image to reduce some of the whiteness.

Season's Greetings

A Christmas card in mainly pink - there is a little brown in the hair plus white on the fur trim.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards 
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

The Paper Shelter - Stencil It
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-574-stencil-it.html

Crafts  Galore Encore - Anything Goes
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-2023-challenge-117-crafts.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I  stencilled some of the white space around the image using a Tim Holtz stencil and Distress Oxide.

I followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

 

From Santa WIth Love

 We are at the start of the second Anything Goes Challenge for the month of May 2023 at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends.  This challenge, we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter.

I have used a paper and an image from The Paper Shelter called Here We Go

Coloring is with copic markers.  I added some Christmas embllishments.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Add A Sentiment
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/week-690add-sentiment.html

Critter Crazy Challenge - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-74-anything-goes-with.html

The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Christmas
https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com/2023/05/festive-fridays-challenge-may-5-to-june.html

The Outlawz Challenges - May Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/may-2023-linky.html

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The Lion, The WItch and The Wardrobe

 We are at the start of the April Challenge at The Path of Positivity.  This month's optional twist is "Inspired by Literature"  which can be a book, a poem or a magazine.

This is one book from my childhood that has stuck in my mind so that was my inspiration for this journal page.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The images are from Doodle Dragon Studio (lion), Sassy Studio Designs (witch) and The Paper Shelter (wardrobe)

Coloring is with copic markers.  The title is typed on my laptop.

For A Friend

 This is the second of the cards that I created earlier today.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Dots and/or Circles
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-543-dots-andor-circles.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-55-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

I have used a polka dot paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some pearls and lace.

Happy Birthday

 A monochrome pink card this time:

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - lace and/or flowers
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-541-lace-andor-flowers.html

Creations In Pink - mainly pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-55-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad.  The image is from The Paper Shelter.  Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  I also added some light pink lace and some bright pink pearls.

Have Fun In The Sun

 I have had a bit of a crafting day today as the weather was still not the greatest with rain off and on.  I am missing the summer sun and had to get my dose of summer through the image that I used on this card.

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Something Cold (ice-block)
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-538-something-cold.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 246
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2023/01/lets-begin-our-10th-year-of-inspiration.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added two strips of paper from a Kaisercraft paper pad and some shell embellishments.