Joy

I decided to use up some of my scraps from my scrapbook by collaging them on a card blank.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/11/november-2024-challenge-157.html

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-741-christmas.html

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

The digital papers are from Trimgym.  I arranged them in a patchwork fashion and then embossed them.  The image is from All Dressed Up.  The lettering and trees are puffy stickers.

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year

 I had intended on spacing out the uploading of the cards today as my eyes can't take too long sitting in front of a screen. Unfortunately, some other things came up during the day so I can't avoid uploading them around the same time.  I'll probably pay the price for uploading a few cards in close succession.  This one closes overnight so I can't leave it until the morning.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas For Children
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/11/challenge-740-christmas-for-children.html

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

The digital paper, image and sentiment are all from Trimgym.

Happy Christmas

 I woke up really early this morning so I am typing up a few posts from cards that I created yesterday.  I'm hoping to go for a walk as soon as it is light enough (still dark at the moment).

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes with an image from All Dressed Up
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-2024-challenge-148.html

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-709-christmas.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 144
https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-sketches-at-sweet-sketch.html

I have used two papers from Trimgym.  The image is from All Dressed Up.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some gems from a snowflake themed gem packet.

I followed this sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

Love

 I was honoured to be asked to be a Guest Designer for the latest challenge at CRAFT Challenge.  The theme for the challenge is Love/Valentine.  The challenge is sponsored by Polka Doodles.

I have used an image by Polka Doodles called Love Birds Word Valentine.

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

I followed a tutorial for a Double Concertina Stepper Card by Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-4-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html

Passion for Markers - Use red and/or hearts
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-725-use-red-andor-hearts.html

Double Trouble - Love is in the Air
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/Challenge-159.html

Secrets to Stamping - Fun Fold
https://secretstamper.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-a-fun-fold-for-creative-creases-75/

 

Ho Ho Ho

I had originally meant to enter this in the CRAFT Challenge Christmas themed challenge but I missed the deadline on that one so have only managed the other two that it was created for.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - December Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/11/december-2023-progressive-freebie.html

The Outlawz Challenges - December Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/december-2023-linky.html

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
https://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2023/12/tuesday-morning-sketches-735.html

I have used papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Anne Fenton (Anne's Digital Art) and is colored with copic markers.  I added a sentiment from Mudmaven Designs and also some star stickers.

I followed the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches:

Merry Christmas

 I am still struggling to cool the room down.  I have to keep restarting the AC after 6 minutes and I get distracted and forget to do it - so the room isn't getting any cooler.  Hopefully the air temperature starts dropping a bit soon so the AC doesn't have as much work to do to cool the room down.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Monday - Add a Heart (sentiment is on the paper)
https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-6th-monday-greetings-with.html

The Outlawz Challenges - November Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/10/november-2023-linky.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Dots
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-249-dots-stripes.html

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas Present
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-699-christmas-present.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 Mirtillamente and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps. Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

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). 

Make it a December to Remember

We were meant to have lousy weather all this week.  Fortunately, the sun has been shining today so I was able to get my washing hung out and dried.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-698-christmas.html

Passion For Markers - Winter
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/week-717-winter.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 Lacy Sunshine (now Colour of Love) and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some washi tape and three star gems of varying sizes.

Let the Destruction Begin

This image reminds me of my daughter's cat.  We would lose her and find her in the Christmas tree.  My daughter now puts her tree up early so the cat gets used to it and hopefully will stay out of it once the decorations are added - time will tell on that.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-698-christmas.html

Passion For Markers - Occasions other than Birthday
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/week-716-occasions-other-than-birthday.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes (while the kitty isn't the largest item it is about it)
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-94-furrything-goesbirthday.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from Dr Digi's House of Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also inked the edge of the image panel.

 

Happy Birthday!

 I'm feeling a lot better this morning.  I'm not entirely sure what I had but hopefully I'm over the worst of it.  I had many of the covid symptoms but tested negative so I've managed to rule that out.  I'm going to take it fairly quietly today so that I can fully recover.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Female
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-671-female.html

PINspiration Challenge - Birthday + Flowers (on paper)
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pinspirational-challenge-299-march.html

Passion For Markers - Birthday Cards
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/week-682birthday-cards.html

I have used two digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Star Stampz and the sentiment is from Trimgym.  Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

8

 This card has taken me several days to come together as I haven't been feeling well. So long that the sketch that I followed closed yesterday - and I had heaps of time when I started it.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Female
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-671-female.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-3-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

I have used a couple of digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Zuri Artsy Craftsy and the number is a stamp (rubber I think but not sure of the brand).  Coloring is with copic markers.

This is the sketch that I followed (now closed)

Sorry Santa

This is another image that I found printed out and not colored.  Today, I have colored and created a card with it.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-670-christmas.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The images that I used are also from Trimgym..  Coloring is with copic markers.

A Star is Born

The title of this post isn't inspired by the movie - it comes from the message in the larger star in the image.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge-137.html

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-670-christmas.html

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-sketches-here-at-sweet-sketch.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/pennys-challenge-541.html

I have used digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from All Dressed Up.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added a glitter foam star and some pearls.

I followed this (rotated) sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday;

Happiness Truth Love

 I have gone with non-traditional valentines/love colors for this card - matched the paper instead.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - February Challenge
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-challenge-137.html

CRAFT Challenge - Love
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-667-love-valentine.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from All Dressed Up.  Coloring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.  I also added some die-cut flowers and added Nuvo Drops to all the flower centres.

Love

 I'm on a bit of a roll with getting things uploaded.  I'm going to try and get at least one more done after this which will make me feel like I've accomplished something today - it has been one of those days that I don't feel like I have done anything

I would like to enter:

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/02/qkr-stampede-challenge-461.html

CRAFT Challenge - Love
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/challenge-667-love-valentine.html

The Paper Funday - Lots of Layers
https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/02/february-2023-challenge-50-anything.html

I have used four digital papers from Trimgym.  The image and sentiment are from QKR Stampede.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added a red heart glitter sticker.

Happy Christmas

 Here is my second card for CRAFT Challenge.  

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas Last Stretch
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-661-christmas-last-stretch.html

Sheepski Designs - Tis The Season
https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-69-tis-season.html

I have used two digital papers from Triimgym.  The image is from Sheepski Designs and the stamp is an unknown clear stamp (probably from a magazine).  Colouring is with copic markers and white pencil.

Merry Christmas

After having one nice sunny day to catch up on the washing, we had mixed weather yesterday and today was cloudy and raining.  Apart from the muggy temperature, it really does not feel like summer.  I wasn't going to create any more cards apart from DT ones but with the weather today I decided I would create a couple for the CRAFT Challenge.  This is the first of them:

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas Last Stretch
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-661-christmas-last-stretch.html

Morgan's Art World - December Challenge
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2022/12/morgans-artworld-challenge-12.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from Morgan's Art World and the sentiment is a clear stamp (brand unknown).  Colouring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

Happy Christmas Little Star

 This should be my final Christmas project for the year (excluding DT projects) but I suspect it won't be.  There is always something I've forgotten to do - or I just get tempted to create something I've seen.

I would like to enter:

All Dressed Up - Anything Goes
https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/11/november-challenge-134.html

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas Present
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-660-christmas-present.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image/sentiment is from All Dressed Up.  Coloring is with copic markers.

A Very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year

 I have spent some of today outside in the sunshine and got some outside things done.  I also had a blitz on the December crafts that I need to get done.  I was hoping to get them all done today but I still have 4 DT projects to complete and some other projects as well.  Still a few hours to go today so some may get finished.  This is one of the cards I completed today:

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas Present
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-660-christmas-present.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from Crafty Sentiments and the sentiment is also from Trimgym.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I added a present sticker and two gems.

Season's Greetings

After intending to upload a few cards last night, I got interrupted and distracted with something else.  So, I am back to it this morning.  Yesterday was a nice sunny day but I've woken to heavy rain so it looks like it is going to be another good day for crafting.

 I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/11/challenge-659-christmas.html

Star Stampz - Nature (clouds and tree)
http://starstampz.blogspot.com/2022/11/challenge-40-nature.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from Star Stampz and the sentiment is from Digi Doodles Studio.  Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.