New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Clean and Simple Christmas

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'clean and simple Christmas' - you can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used  stamp and matching die from Lawn Fawn called 'Winter Bunny'.  I coloured the image with Promarkers and die cut the hillside from the the Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside die set.  I raised the image on foam pads and used paper and gems from Craft Creations.

Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Vintage Christmas

The theme for the current challenge on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog is 'vintage Christmas' - all the details are in the challenge post here.

I've used a stamp from a sheet by The Stamp Man - it's an old sheet and unfortunately I don't have the name of it on the carrier sheet I've kept with the stamps.

I created the background using Distress Inks and some Galaxy Gold Brilliance Ink to give it some sparkle - you can see the sparkle more in real life!  I blended the inks to leave a lighter patch in the middle of the card and then stamped using brown Memento Ink.

I've finished the cards using some gems.

Fantasy Stampers Challenge Reminder - Poppy Appeal

This is my DT card for the challenge reminder post on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog - the theme for our current challenge is 'poppy appeal'.  All the details are here in the original challenge post.

I've used a stamp and matching die set from Sheena Douglass - it's from the Victorian Florals set.

I stamped the petals on to red paper using Versafine and clear embossing powder.  I then die cut the and stamped the middle of the flower.  The sentiment is from Visible Image.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Halloween Fun

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'halloween fun'.  All the details about the challenge are here.

We're a stamping only challenge and as I don't have any halloween stamps, I decided to use the colours of halloween instead.

I coloured a circle of card with Tumbled Glass and Shaded Lilac Distress Inks and then Purple Twilight inks.

I then stamped using the 'Silhouette Elephants' stamp from LC Designs (not currently available) and added a sentiment to the bottom of the circle.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Black Magic

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'black magic'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

I've made a card usingVersamark and white embossing powder on black paper - a reversal to my traditional colour scheme!  The stamps I've used are from various sets by Visible Image.

Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog Challenge Reminder - Watch the Birdie

It's midway in our current challenge on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'watch the birdie'.  All the details can be found on the challenge blog here.

The stamp I've used is from a Penny Black set called 'Nature's Wishes' and I've combined it with a sentiment stamp from LC Designs.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - In the Fall

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'in the fall'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I used Distress Inks to make the background for my card - Brushed Corduroy, Aged Mahogany and Tea Dye.  I then overstamped in brown Memento ink using the Clarity Stamps 'Maple Leaves' set.  The sentiment is from the Visible Image 'Go To Words' set 1.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Friends Challenge - 'monochrome'
Time Out Challenges - 'inspiration quote'
Craft Stamper - 'take it, make it September challenge'
Simply Create Too - 'fall colours'
Emerald Faeries Challenge - 'monochromatic'
Simon Monday Challenge - 'stamp it'
Pink and Main Challenge - 'autumn'
Penny Black and More Challenge - 'add a sentiment'

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Sunshine Colours

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time we want to see 'sunshine colours' on your projects.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For the background of my card I've used Butterscotch and Red Pepper inks.  I applied them to card, sprayed water over the top and then used cling film to create a pattern.

All the stamps I've used are from Visible Image - the background was stamped with 'Ink Splats' and the butterfly is from the 'Butterfly INKognito' set and the sentiment is from the 'Thank You Set'.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

My Time to Craft Challenge - 'something that flies'

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - 'let's fly away'

Craft Rocket Challenge - 'things with wings'

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - At the Beach

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'at the beach'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I've used a set of stamps that I've had for many years - 'Lily at the Beach' from Pink Cat Studio.  I've used two of the character stamps and one of the sentiments.

The papers are from my stash and I've also used some paper flowers and gems.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Peaches and Cream

There's a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'peaches and cream'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from LC Designs called 'Sweetest Wishes' - you can find it here on their website.  I coloured the image with Promarkers and added a sentiment from the set.

The background paper I've used is from Dovecraft and I've added some black gems to finish the card.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Crafty Friends Challenge - 'favourite embellishment' (black gems)
Simply Papercrafts - 'anything goes'
Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Clean and Simple

Our new challenge this week on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog is 'clean and simple' - just perfect for me!

You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I've used a Lili of the Valley stamp called 'Jasmine Coffee' which is here on their website. I coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and layered it on to kraft and dark brown layers.  The sentiment I've used is from LC Designs.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion Challenge - 'anything goes'
Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'
Moving Along With the Times - 'no designer paper'
Crafty Creations Challenge - 'clean and simple'
Penny Black and More - 'anything goes with a stamp'

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Wish Upon a Star

There's a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge blog and this time our theme is 'wish upon a star' - we want to a star included in your creation.  Please remember we're a stamping only challenge - no digi stamps are allowed.  All the details about the challenge are here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used one of my favourite Christmas stamps from LC Designs - it's called 'Star of Wonder' and you can find it here on their website.  I've coloured the stamped image with Promarkers and added a sentiment from LC Designs which you can find here.

The paper I've used is from Dovecraft and I've added some silver paper from Craft Creations.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Teddy Bears' Picnic

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'teddy bears' picnic' - we want to see a teddy bear featured on your card.  And don't forget that we're a stamping only challenge - strictly no digi stamps.

All the challenge details plus inspiration from the Design Team are here on the challenge blog.

I've made a clean and simple card using the very cute 'James - Peeping' which you can find here on the Lili of the Valley website.  I coloured the image using Promarkers and layered it on to kraft paper from Craft Creations.  The sentiment is from an old Elzybells set.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'animal magic'
Creatalicious Challenge - 'anything goes/animal as focus'
Crafty Cardmakers - 'for a special man'
Brown Sugar Challenge - 'father's day'
Craft Rocket Challenge - 'for a man or boy'

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Man's Best Friend

 

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'man's best friend'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

 

For my card I've used:

 

'Wavy Doggies' stamp set from LC Designs

Elegant Rectangle Landscape Cards from LC Designs

papers from Craft Creations

Promarkers

gems from Do Crafts

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog - Flower Power

The theme for our new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog is 'flower power'.  You can find more details and inspiration here.

I've made a very simple care using the 'Dinkies Flowerhead' stamp from LC Designs - it's available here on their website.

First of all I scored the white card to look like tiles (thanks to my friend Sylvia for the idea!) and then stamped the flower in three different colours.  I stamped three more flower heads, coloured with Promarkers and cut them out.  They were attached using foam pads and I finished off with some black gems and a sentiment from LC Designs here.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Monochrome

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'monochrome'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I'm sharing a card that I designed for my last LC Designs class.  If you live on or near the Wirral and would like to spend the day making cards with great company and lots of tea and coffee and cake, have a look here on the LC Designs website.

To make my card I've used:

'Dinkies Boxed Dandelions' stamp from LC Designs

Dinkies sentiment stamp from LC Designs

Splodge paper pack from LC Designs

other papers and gems from Craft Creations

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - A New Baby

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and our theme this fortnight is 'a new baby'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

I've used the 'Wavy Baby' stamp set from LC Designs - you can find it here on their website.  The card blank I've used is also from LC Designs here on the website.  I've also used paper and gems from Craft Creations.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Jo's Scrap Shack - 'anything goes'

Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'

Simply Papercrafts - 'anything goes'

Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog - 'baby cards'

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - In the Springtime

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this time our theme is 'In the Springtime'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used a stamp from LC Designs called 'Dinkies Wavy Sheep' which you can find here on their website.  The sentiment stamp is also from LC Designs here and the paper is from the Pretty Pastel Dots paper pack here.  I've used Promarkers to colour my stamped image.

This card is featured in the current issue of Simply Homemade magazine together with another of my cards using the same stamp.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Paradise of Stamps - 'spring'

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'spring fever'

Simon Wednesday Challenge - 'come rain or shine'

Passion for Promarkers - 'spring has sprung'

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Easter Parade

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'Easter Parade'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

As soon as I saw these cute 'Chirpy Chicks' stamps from Clearly Besotted I couldn't resist them!  You get a great collection of little individual chicks plus sentiments.  The set is here on the website.

My card blank is from LC Designs and the papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

New Fantasy Stampers Challenge - Mum's Rule

We've got a new challenge today on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'Mum's Rule'.  All the details about the challenge are here on the challenge blog.

To make my card I've used:

'Wavy Cats' stamp from LC Designs

sentiment stamp from LC Designs

'Dictionary Definitions' stamp set from LC Designs

Onyx Black Versafine ink pad

clear embossing powder

Promarkers