We are Going ANIMAL Crackers at Crafty Catz

Good morning how are you all today? Well I hope!

Ok today is Friday Yeepee Weekend round the corner but alsdo means a new challenge at CRAFTY CATZ. This week it is Naomi turn to host and she has gone Animal Crackers.

So lets see those animal cards.

Our sponsor for this challenge is

Fabrika Fantasy

So checkout the challenge blog for some fab cards featuring images by our sponsor.

Onto my card I have gone with cool tones with this one.

Ingredients

image - Time for Tea

Promarkers and Lyra Rembrant Polycolor pencils

DP Papermania - Dots and strips pad

Gems

Ribbon

Die - Simon Says

Papermania birthday stamps

Well hope you like this will be winging its way off to a friend

Hope that you can find sometime to join us we would love to see your Animals

Have a great Weekend

challenges i would like to enter

Time for Tea - birthday

7 Kids College Fund - 2W, 3E, SIR - #153 - Anything Goes

Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #93 Always Anything Goes/ optional twist of Stitching Real or Faux

Inspiration Destination - W, F- #87 Always Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes- won top spot

Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #130 - Our Furry/Feathered Friends 

Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes

Our Crafty Corner - M, E3 - (June) Always Anything Goes

Where the HeART is - M, 1st Monday, E3 - (June) Anything Goes
catch the bug - atg
Morgans art world challenge - Happy Birthday
Word Art Wednesday - ATG

Challenge#20 Julia Spiri Stamps - Anything Goes (twist optional)

Good morning wow that fortnight went quickly and it time for a New challenge at Julia Spiri Stamps

Did you catch the fab new release. 

Wow what stunning creations the New Release team did again.

Well it is now our turn to share with you our inspirations for this fortnights challenge.

Challenges are always ANYTHING GOES but the DT follow our Optional Twist which we would love you to try. - CLEAN & SIMPLE

So here is my card using the fabulous SNOW FAIRY which you can find in the shop here

Ingredients are

Promarkers 

Lots of glitter.

Memory box die.

Ribbon & Gems

DP is Silent Night - First Edition

Now it is your turn we cant wait to see what you are doing. remember the twist is optional and the challenge is ANYTHING GOES and you can even use others images although we really would like you to use Julias.

Dont forget to pop along and checkout the teams creations and have a peep at our new release while your there.

You can find the challenge blog, Our Shop and our Facebook page 

all by clicking the following links.

Esty Shop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JuliaSpiri

Challenge Blog

http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

FB Fan Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/

Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/JuliaSpiriArt/

Julia Spiri on Pinterest

https://www.pinterest.com/fotosgraciosas/

Julia Spiri on Google+

google.com/+JuliaSpiri

challenges I am entering are

Alphabet challenge - H is for handcoloured

The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (Week 1) BINGO*- 1st row down

Sparkle N Sprinkle - M, E3, all crafts - (June) Anything Goes: use loose glitter, embossing powder and/or flocking

Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Things with Wings - top spot

Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (Week 2) Monochrome  Top spot

Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes

2 Creative Chicks (M, P1) #11 - Anything Goes

A Bit More Time to Craft (2W, P1/15, E3) #21 - Always Anything Goes

Classic Design Team Open Challenge (M, P1, E3, Must be a DT creation) #3 Anything Goes - 1st entry

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge Extra (M, P1- Anything goes as long as it is Christmas 

Crimbo Crackers 2W #108 Anything Goes 

Cute Card Thursday W,C5 #429 A Good Sport/Hobbies

Word Art Wednesday- atg

Inspired By a Film - Craft challenge

Good morning and time for a new challenge at CRAFT. This week we are going to the pictures as our challenge is

INSPIRED BY A FILM

so lets see what films you have been watching.

We are sponsored by

Bugaboo Stamps

and  

Doctor Digi House of Stamps

both sponsors gave the team images to work with so do check the challenge blog out to see what fabulous images we have been playing with

So now it is my turn to share my card. This is a film I watched many years ago with my nephew 

CHICKEN RUN

I have used the sketch from Bugaboos Stellas sketch challenge.

The image is called Cool Chick and is from Bugaboo.

I coloured it with my Promarkers

Matted and layered with card from the papermill

DP is Minds eye

Stitched scallop die 

Ribbon from stash

Buttons and twine to finish off

Well thats my card now it is over to you cant wait to see what you come up with.

Dont forget to head over to the challenge blog to checkout all the films.

Thanks for popping by and i will be back at 10am with another DT challenge post.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges

Catch the bug - Stella says sketch

catch the bug - weekly challenge - atg
7 Kids College Fund - 2W, 3E, SIR - #153 - Anything Goes
I love Promarkers -2W - Must use Promarkers - #310 Inspired By A Song or Film

• Inspiration Destination - W, F- #87 Always Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp - W, 5E - Father's Day/ For A Guy
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #130 - Our Furry/Feathered Friends 
• Love to Scrap - 2W, 3E, F, digi or real stamping - (Week 1) Masculine

An Unforgettable Summer

Good morning hope you are all enjoying the sunshine.

Well my little room is far too warm to craft during the day so it is early hours and i am just finishing off my card for the weekly challenge at I (heart)Sketches. Cutting it a little find but at least I will make it.

The card I have made is using one of there new stamps called Frog and Frozen Flies and I have followed the sketch and also the twist show your colouring skills

So here is my entry I thought this would make a great card for a teacher on breaking up for the summer hoildays

I have coloured the image with my promarkers

Nestie dies, Gems, wood chip flower

DP is BoBunny Ad Lib Collection

Gilding wax on the largest nestie to enhance the embossing folder dots and spots

Well hope you like I picked the paper to reflect embossing and also it reminded me of Bubbles that you often see near lily pads.

Well thanks for popping by and catch you all very soon

challenges I would like to enter this into are

 I (heart) sketch -sketch & twist - won top three
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #86 Always Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #22 - Think Summer

Pennys paper Crafty Challenge - atg

Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes

Where the HeART is - M, 1st Monday, E3 - (June) Anything Goes closed blog

I love Promarkers -2W - Must use Promarkers - #310 Inspired By A Song or Film - Crazy frog

Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes 

Star Stampz Challenge 2W,3E,SIO Hand Coloured Image 

Crafty Catz challenge - We are adding Butterflies

Good morning hope your all well and ready for a new challenge.

This weeks challenge has been set by Christine and our sponsors are
CRAFTY RIBBONS
and

A Day For Daisies

So Christine would like to see
Butterflies.

So anything Goes as long as it is wearing a butterfly.

This could be the main image or as in my case embellishments.

So for my card i have used a image called Delicate fairy of Flowers from A Day For Daisies

Ingredients for this is.

Promarkers. 

DP is a freebie pad from a mag about 12 months ago.

Doily, Seam binding ribbon, Lace, Pearls, Glitter

Dies are Cheerlyn and Joanna sheen

Well that's my card and I guess it is now over to you. We would love you to share with us your makes. Dont forget we have 2 chances of winning this week.
 Please pop along and checkout the teams makes.
Also  Donna our New GDT is sharing her 1st make, pop along to her blog and check it out and give her a warm welcome.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a good weekend. Fingers crossed the good weather stays.

challenge I am entering are
Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #23 Vintage Or Shabby Chic 

• Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes 
• Crafty Girls Creations 2W,3E Always Anything Goes
• Crafting By Designs - W,F, 3E  June Anything Goes
• Inspiration Destination - W, F- #86 Always Anything Goes
• Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #268 - Anything Goes with Die Cuts
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #22 - Think Summer
• Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects Always Anything Goes 
• Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 2) Butterflies & Bees
• Pennys paper Crafty Challenge - atg
• Jade's Sparkling Butterflies 2W, E1, C5 Anything Goes 
• Alphabet challenge - G for girlie
• chocolate coffee cards- bingo bottom row
• Crafting with friends- atg

Recipe Challenge at Craft with Scrappers Delight

Good morning i am here with this news of this weeks new challenge at CRAFT

We have a Recipe for you to follow.

So lets get cooking

our sponsor for this challenge is the wonderful Digital company 

Scrappers Delight 

with a prize of 3 images from their store

We where allowed to pick an image to play with and I couldnt resist this little fairy called Luna1 which you can find in the store here

I have used 3 papers from my stash a mixture of freebies from mags and some from a garden centre .

Image coloured with promarkers.

The black butterfly has been stamped onto acetate and heat embossed then cut out. 

Dies are Cheerylyn and Joanna Sheen. 

The tiny butterflies are waste from a tonic punch 

gems and pearls. 

Tag sentiment from TLC

Well hope you like and it has inspired you to come and play along with us.

Cant wait to see what you cook up with our recipe.

Thanks for popping by and please go visit the challenge blog and checkout the teams amazing work

Bye for now.

Challenge i would like to enter this card into are

• Crafting By Designs - W,F, 3E  June Anything Goes entry 1
• Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #127 Make It Girly entry 1
• Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #93 Always Anything Goes/ optional twist add music- 2nd entry
• Fab 'n' Funky - W,1E, C10 - #307  Enchanted I'm Sure
• Inspiration Destination - W, F- #86 Always Anything Goes
• Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - No. 144 - For GIrls Only
• Crafting from the Heart - W, E3, F - Always Anything Goes
• Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E, C10 - (Week 2) Doily
• Come and Get It - W, 3E - #120 (May 29) Use a Doily
• Pennys paper crafty challenge - atg

Pirate Charlotte

Good evening have you had a good Bank Holiday!.
The sun has been shining here and has been really very nice. I wonder how long it will last.

Well I am here with a card I made purely because I wanted to colour the image as soon as i saw it.

The image is Charlotte from The Pirate Series at Stamps By Julia. There are 3 in the set which you can buy as a set with a saving or they are available separately 

All available from the shop HERE 

Well hope you like I so enjoyed colouring her up with my Promarkers.

  

close up of the image

I kept this fairly simple as i wanted to show the image off. Distressed the edges of the paper and card. The sky was done with my Memento Danube Bue ink.

The Dp is actually from a Christmas pad First Edition Silent night has a marple effect so I used a Stamp onto it in Brown ink from Personal Impressions. Added some Cheese Cloth

Green Braid, Parcel twine, Pearls, gems, shop and key charm and a wooden skull and cross bones.

The braid on the hat and also the feather has some gliter gold gell pen watered down to give a shimmer but not sure if it shows in either the picture.

Well thats my card and I am now thinking if I get a small frame I might even mount it.

Hope you like  you really must checkout the new images in the shop.

Also dont forget we have a fan page on facebook here and  julias page and dont forget we would love you to come and join in our challenge which is ANYTHING GOES and make of image

thanks for popping by off to find some challenges

FB Fan Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/

Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/JuliaSpiriArt/

Challenge Blog

http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

challenges

World wide open dt challenge- 3rd entry

I love Promarkers -2W - Must use Promarkers - #309 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 2W (1st & 3rd Sun) E3 #34 Always Anything Goes 

My Sheri Crafts 2W #182 Add Pearls or Bling 

• A Beautiful Mess - M(last Friday of M), 3E - No. 3 - Anything Goes
• Alphabet Challenge - 2W, 1E, JFF - (W1 of 2) - G for Girlie
• Kitty Bee Designs - 2W,2E,C10 No.72  (W2 of 2)  -  Fairytale / Fantasy won
• That's Crafty! Challenge Blog - 2W, E3, Must be a UK resident - (W1 of 2) Under / By The Sea
• Inspiration Destination - W, F- #86 Always Anything Goes
• Cute Card Thursday W,C5 #427 Holidays/Vacation
• Star Stampz Challenge 2W,3E,SIO Hand Coloured Image
• crafty addicts - atg bling
• Ruby's Rainbow - 2W, JFF, C10 -  #130  Red, Green , Whit/Cream 

Piggywig Hamlet planter

Hi well I have a card for you today. I am cutting it fine to get this into the challenge for the weekly I heart sketches but at least i made it this week.

They also run a progressive challenge each month with a free stamp if you entered the previous. Just love their stamps so this is also the stamp we where given.

Ingredients for this card is

layout from the sketch but flipped

Stamp of the month - Hamlet Pigwit in planter - coloured with promarkers

Dies  used are, Xcut circle , spellbinder scallop circles, Crafty Sentiment fence die

Paper are Cart-us Spring flowers and some dotty paper.

Embossing folder starry night

Gems and Flowers are Sweet Petites Petaloo

Hope you like thought it would make a fab thank you card nice and bright and cheerful

off to link it up before the challenge closes. Wish me luck

challenges i would like to enter this card into are
I heart weekly sketches

From the heart stamp of the month
I love Promarkers -2W - Must use Promarkers - #309 Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination - W, F- #86 Always Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - ATG

• Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (Week 1) Animals with 4 legs
• Glitter n Sparkle - W, F - #190 Flower Power
• The Corrosive Challenges - M 2nd Sunday, 3E  #5 Spring 
• Crafting with Dragonflies 2W,1E, Cards only  #58 Animals 
• Crafty Friends Challenge 2W, 3E, #32 Summertime 
• Crazy 4 Challenges W,1E #338 Teacher Thank You Card
• Crafting-With-Friends - 2W, 3E - (W2 of 2) Anything Goes
• Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes 

Get Ready For Summer - Crafty Catz Challenge

Good morning well time for a new challenge at CRAFTY CATZ 

this week it is Dianne turn to pick our theme and i think she is living in hope or maybe she is just encouraging our weather.

Our theme for you is

GET READY FOR SUMMER

We are sponsored by BUGABOO

who has kindly donated our Prize ans also allowed us some  images to play along with

I picked this fun looking Pig soaking up the rays and relaxing 

called BACON IN THE SUN. The sentiment comes with the image too.

Ingredients

Promarkers,
Postcard stamp - crafty sentiments,
Ribbon from stash bow papermania
Papers Papermania capsule collection
handwritten sentiment on tag
Spellbinders die

Well i hope he doesn't sit too long or he will be a brighter shade of pink.

We would love you to play along with us again this week. We enjoyed looking at all your wonderful projects last week.

Dont forget to pop along and see what other images the team has been playing with.

Have a brilliant weekend and a great Bank Holiday.

challenges i would like to enter this card into are
Catch the bug challenge - bingo - middle roow down  WON

Jade's Sparkling Butterflies 2W, E1, C5 Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes 
Cute Card Thursday W,C5 #427 Holidays/Vacation

Little Miss Muffet Challenges 2W,1E,SIO Always Anything Goes

Creative Moments - 2W, 3E - #93 Always Anything Goes

I love Promarkers -2W - Must use Promarkers - #309 Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - W, F- #86 Always Anything Goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - W,3E, SIO - #250 Make It Digital

Crafting Musketeers (M, P2, 1E) May - Summer WON