Crafty catz challenge - ATG with optional twist

 Good afternoon here with my DT card for this weeks challenge at CRAFTY CATZ

As always our challenges are ANYTHING GOES but for a bit of fun the dt follow a theme.

This weeks theme set by our host Christine is Anything But Square

we are sponsored by 2 sponsors this week so double the chance to win a prize.

We have SHERRY WEST ART 

who provided the team with some images to work with and also

CRAFTY RIBBONS

For my card i have used a couple of images from the Gnomes set. I dont seem to see in the shop but if you contact Sherry via her blog or Facebook she is always happy to provide where possible.

I made a slimline card

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Coloured with promarkers

Dies from stash

few gems for decoration on the tree

DP from a pad I got from one of those pound shops

Well that is another Christmas card and boy am I so far behind making them. i think a few will be shop bought again.

Hope you can come and play along with us again this week and have a lovely day.

challenges

Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) #255 2 or MORE PATTERNED PAPER

• Get Creative Challenges  (M, 1st Mon, 3E)  SEPT - #105 ANYTHING GOES NO TWIST
• Crafter's Castle - M, 1st Sat., E3 - September - Anything Goes 
• Crafty Calendar M,3E  September - Anything Goes
• The Fairy and The Unicorn M, 1st Sat, E3, Mythical and Mystical - September - Anything Fantasy Goes
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 37 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 38 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES 

All Dressed Up New Release - Dude

 Good morning again Sorry for all this lateness with my posts. I have had not the best of weeks with some Family issues that dont think are going to be settled so big adjustments to be made.

That being I need my crafting to help but this means I will have less time for it but hopefully I can work round it and grab as much time. 

So that said this post should have gone out on the 22nd not best start for a New DT but the ladies have been so kind and understanding they really are a lovely team.

We are show caseing the new release that Wendy has added to the store HERE

My image is called Dude

Isnt he just the best and one that think if you have Little Boys you really do need to get.

This is a large 8x8 inch card and although it is 6 months to my Grandsons Birthday I think I might just save and add his name. By that time my Pup wont fit in any pockets lol.

I have coloured the image with my Promarkers and the odd Copic

Tonic, Spellbinders & Time For Tea dies

Ribbon from stash and I found this 12inch Dp in my box and I just had to use. The stars I though was perfect with the image and the papers are Double sided so the reverse is the striped paper. I think it is either a Tim Holts or from the Works either way it is lovely thick paper

Added a few foam glitter stars as we like a little sparkle.

You can find more inspiration on the Blog and also their Facebook Page.

We would love you to come and join us in our challenges. 

Well thanks for the visit and please pop back again soon

challenges

Crafter's Castle - M, 1st Sat., E3 - September - Anything Goes 

• Crafty Calendar M,3E  September - Anything Goes
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 37 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 38 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 215 (W2 of 2)  -  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES - top spot
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES 
• Cute Card Thursday M 1st Thurs,C5 #692 September -Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects September - Add Sparkle ( TOP SPOT) 
• Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes 
• Creative Moments 2W, Wed 3E, #223 - Anything Goes 
• I love Promarkers  2W, 3E Must use Promarkers, #444 - Anything Goes - WON
• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #114 - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 
• Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) #255 2 or MORE PATTERNED PAPER
• Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) #2138 ANYTHING GOES

Digi Doodles Spotlighted i

 Good morning.

Wow i woke up to find that Dina from Digi Doodles has spotlighted my card on their Facebook Page.

Not only that but if you pop along and grab the code you can purchase this image for 50% off TODAY ONLY.

This is what Dina has place. For more offer i urge you to join the Facebook page and if you dont do Facebook then at least sign up to theirnews letter in store

SPOTLIGHT on "Jezz & Kitty" This beautiful card was created by Susan! You can find lovely Digi, TODAY ONLY, in the Studio for 50% OF with code: JEZZ21

Passion For markers Challenge - International peace day

 Hi folks hope your doing ok. Today is International Peace Day(I did wonder why my puppy was being very calm wonder if he knows lol)

Anyway today is the start of a new challenge at

PASSION FOR MARKERS

Our Lisa has picked our theme and she would like to see

wings and/or leaves to symbolise the dove and olive branch. 

Our sponsor for this challenge is 

Sheepski Designs

For my card I have used ‘winter robin – image no. 118’

I coloured the image with Promarkers added a touch of glitter to the snow

Diecut a frame in gold mirri

DP is from Hobby Craft

Ribbon from Hobby craft

A fairly simple layout as didnt think the image required much.

Well we would love to see you join us. If you entered last week pop over to the challenge this evening for the winner and top spots.

Have a lovely Peaceful Day

Challenges

Pennys paper Crafty Challenge - ATG

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes 
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #38 - Anything Goes
• The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #101 - Anything Christmas Goes
• Little Red Wagon W, #620 - Use a Digi
• Christmas with the Cuties  (M, last Monday, 3E, must be cute Christmas) #52 - ANYTHING CUTE AND CHRISTMASSY
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W (1st & 3rd Sun), E3) #166 Always Anything Goes
• A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (M, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #38 - Anything Goes

New Release Digi Doodles Studios - Laurel

Hello and Welcome!

I have today for you a CAS card as I wanted to show off this fabulous new Digi Stamp from Digi Doodles Studios. This is their September Release and they are already in the shop. So you can pop along and purchase straight away. 

The stamp is called LAUREL

Doesnt she look like she is enjoying a little me time.

I could do with some of that days are flying with my cute pup and Grandson but wouldnt have it any other way. However just 5 mins like Laurel is having would be fab dont you think.

I think this would make a great retirement image too.

I coloured the image with Promarkers

fussy cut and added to some DP which i found in a pad called Fancy Free. ( looks like a setting in sun)

added a little sentiment which is a rubber stamp and all done.

Well we have a new challenge at the challenge blog and also on our Facebook page we would love you to join in.

Dont forget to pop along and checkout the other new stamps available straight away.

Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely day.

challenges

• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #19 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Crafter's Castle - M, 1st Sat., E3 - September - Anything Goes 
• Crafty Calendar M,3E  September - Anything Goes
• Sweet Stampin 2W, 2E, include stamping - Colors of Autumn  
• Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) #91 - Always Anything Goes
• Love to Craft (M, P1, E5 , no completely digital projects) #62 - Always Anything Goes
• QKR Stampede (M, P1/P15, 4E, SIO) #428 - Always Anything Goes
• Krafty Chicks W  #577 CAS
• The Four seasons challenge 
  a/g /Fall

A Cuddle Makes It All Better - All Dressed Up Challenge

 Good Day I have some exciting news to share with you. 

A while back I was asked to join the All Dressed Up Team. Wow did I jump at the chance I just love Wendy's images. I will be joining the Challenge Blog Team and today I get to share my very 1st post.

The challenge is ANYTHING GOES

 and last for a whole month starting on the 15th of each month.

For my card I have used the image

A Cuddle Makes it All Better

I took inspiration for my Pup - Teddy Ruffles who arrived on the 11th.

I turned it into a Thank You card.

I coloured the image with my Promarkers

fussycut and placed onto a diecut panel that was behind a diecut Frame. Matted onto Black card and then placed onto some Dp matted again with Black card.

Added some gems for bling and the Thanks is a die cut which I drop shadowed.

here is a little picture of my puppy

Well I do hope you will come and join us. we also have a Facebook challenge which runs from the 1st of the month and this months theme is Winged Things

Have you seen the New Release wow just love these and I will be back on the 22nd to share one of them with you. Thanks for stopping by and look forward to seeing you over at the challenge

I would like to enter the following challenges

Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Creative Moments 2W, Wed 3E, #222 - Anything Goes 

I love Promarkers  2W, 3E Must use Promarkers, #443 - Anything Goes

Paper Shelter W, 3E - Animals

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #37 - Anything Goes
• Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects - #154 - Always Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects September - Add Sparkle
• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #113 - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 
• Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) #254 MAKE IT DIGITAL 
• Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) #2137 ANYTHING GOES
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #54 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) #54 - Always Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Male BirthdayBirthday

 Hi folks sorry i am late with my post my little doggie arrived and has taken all my time but he is worth it.

Friday saw a new challenge at Crafty Catz and this weeks optional theme is 

Male Birthday.

We are kindly sponsored by 

Prize 3 images that the design team have used

Morgan’s ArtWorld Shop: 

https://creativeartdesignstudio.ecwid.com/

For my card I have used : vintage 4 bike and made a Monochrome card with Blues

Coloured the image with promarkers

All Dp are from my scrap box

a small strip of ribbon

Oval die and banner die

Happy Birthday stamped sentiment.

Well I do hope that you can find some time to play along with us this week.

Please pop along and checkout the teams creations.

Sorry this is short and sweet but on Puppy Duty

Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 36 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES

• Creative Fingers - No. 214 (W2 of 2)  -  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES
• Pattie's Creations - No. 186  ANYTHING GOES
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES
• My Time to Craft 2W  - #465  - Travel/Transport
• Dragonfly Dreams (M, 1st Sunday) September - Happy Birthday
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W (1st & 3rd Sun), E3) #165 Always Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #283 Birthday Sentiment
• I love Promarkers  2W, 3E Must use Promarkers, #443 - Anything Goes/Optional Monochrome

Passion For Markers - Colours of Autumn

 Hello today a new challenge has started at Passion For Markers

Our host is the lovely talented Julie and she has picked

COLOURS OF AUTUMN

well it is starting to feel like it all the trees near me are starting to loose their leaves.

Our sponsor for this challenge is

JMC DESIGNS

for my card I have used Tartan Rex

I actually printed him large and then cropped to fit on the side of the frame.

He has been coloured with Promarkers

DP are mixture from my stash ( think the dino paper is a download from polkadoodles)

added a sentiment

a bit of glitter on his hat

Well hope you will play along remember as long as you use markers to colour we allow.

You dont have to do a Autumn theme card you can see mine isnt but I have used a Autumn colour combo. Look forward to seeing what you make.

Have a fab day.

challenges

• Creative Knockouts W,2E,C8 #417 For The Kids
• Seize The Birthday 2W, 3E, C5  #221 Birthday 
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 35 (W1 of 2)  -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
  
  
  
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 214 (W1 of 2)  -  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 
• Pattie's Creations - M, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – September - No. 186  ANYTHING GOES
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES 
• Crafter's Castle - M, 1st Sat., E3 - September - Anything Goes 
• Crafty Calendar M,3E  September - Anything Goes
• The Fairy and The Unicorn M, 1st Sat, E3, Mythical and Mystical - September - Anything Fantasy Goes

Digi Doodles Studios - Phanty & Friends gift bag

 Good day and today I am here with a little bit of Digi Doodles Studios inspiration.

I have a gift bag for Halloween as it will soon be here. I noticed the mornings are so much cooler and the nights are drawing in.

The bag features this great digi Phanty & Friends and you can get it in the shop HERE

I coloured with Promarkers and distressed the background

Stenciled the leaves of a tree

the bag is one of the sandwich bags great for some sweets

added a few die cut fences

well hope you like and this would also fit our new challenge on the blog Shape cards or Bags

we would love you to join us you dont need to us one of our images but then again why wouldnt you.

Have a good day  and thanks for your visit

Gem of a Challenge - Open, E2, T3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#18) 
                  Always Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar - Open, MF, E3, T3, SW - SEPT - 
                Anything Goes

Fairy and Unicorn - MU fantasy elements, T5 - SEPT -
                Always Anything Goes {MUST have a Fantasy Element!}

Polkadoodles - Open, OE9, T2 S8W (Challenge 36)
                   Always Anything Goes 

            CardzTV - Open, CU, E3, RW - Always Anything Goes

Colour Crazy - Open, always 2 challenges which run on alternating weeks, Hand color,

                    E2, T3, RW - (#34) - W2 of 2; (#35) - W1 of 2

                    Always Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Open, RW - (#692) (now monthly instead of weekly.)

                 Anything Goes 

Crafty Catz Challenge - ATG - For a child

 Good morning We are Back

Yes Crafty catz is back from their Summer Holidays and ready for some fun.

I am this weeks host for the challenge hope you will come and play along.

As always our challenges are Anything Goes but for fun the dt use a twist which we hope you might play along with but only for fun.

This weeks twist is For a Child.

Now round my neck of the wood the children are getting ready for school. So maybe this could be a back to school good wishes. Or maybe a birthday or even getting ready for Christmas after all Christmas is very special with Children around.

We are sponsored by Bugaboo and although they have closed the shop they kindly agreed to allow our winner the images the team has used so lots up for grabs.

For my card I have use a Kidz image called Kidz Lily Ladybug flower

I have used some old Dp for this card and spellbinders die for the frame for the image.

Image is coloured with mainly promarkers and odd copic.

Some flowers button and ribbon from my stash

Stamped sentiment to finish.

Well now your turn cant wait to see what you have made and what occasion.

Thanks for popping bye and have a good weekend.

Oh my puppy should be arriving next weekend

challenges

Colour Crazy Challenge - -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES

Polkadoodles - - ANYTHING GOES -

• Craft Rocket Challenges- September - Ribbons /Buttons/Bows
• Creative Knockouts W,2E,C8 #417 For The Kids
• Seize The Birthday 2W, 3E, C5  #221 Birthday  
• 2 Sisters On The Blog (M, P1, E10) #54 - Children's Card 
• Crafter's Cafe (2W, P1/15, E5, F, C10) #273 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) September - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• LeAnn’s World 101 (M, P3, E3) #41 - Anything Goes
• Creative Moments 2W, Wed 3E, #221 - Anything Goes
• Little Red Wagon W, #617 - Creations for Children
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #34 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Crafty Gals Corner M, 2nd Wed, 3E, #222 - Summer Fun

Fantasy & Magical at Passion for Markers

Good afternoon, It's Tuesday, which means the start of a brand new challenge over at Passion for Markers! This week it is my turn to pick theme 'Fantasy/Magical'...so this could be unicorns, gnomes, fairies, mermaids and dragons - anything magical and mystical we would love to see.

We're being sponsored by the wonderful SheepSki Designs who are offering one lucky winner a choice of 3 digital images from their online store.

So here is my card for your inspiration

I have used Giant Mushroom and you can find it here

Image coloured with Promarkers and odd copic

Background done with inks

Mushroom die cut - joy

navy card and a few gems from stash

clear stamp sentiment from stash

Well I am looking forward to seeing what amazing magical cards you are making so pop over and add them to our linky and checkout the fabulous samples the ladies have made.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges

Colour Crazy Challenge - #33 ATG Colouring Challenge

Crafting Happiness Challenge # 110 - Anything Goes

 Krafty Chicks Challenge # 573 - CAS

Polkadoodles Challenge # 34 - Anything Goes

Less is More Challenge # 450 - OLC Spots

International Art and Soul Challenge # 115 - CAS

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge # 503 - Anything Goes

Craft Rocket Challenge # 84 - CAS

Cardz TV Challenge # 147 - Anything Goes

• SheepSki Designs Challenges (M, P1, 3E, C10, SIO) #53 - Let's Be Cute
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects August - Anything Goes