Thistles

It's new challenge time at

The Crafty Catz

The optional theme this week is

Water colour Background.

We have no sponsor this week so we will just pick our favourites.

So the background of this card has been water coloured using distress inks. Then I've added some bits of Brushos to highlight. Then I have used archival black ink through the Sweet Poppy Thistles stencil.

I've just then layered it up on black and white card and added the sentiment.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Creative Fingers - ATG

Creative Inspiration - ATG

Ellibelle's Corner - ATG

The Crafty addicts - ATG

Stencil Fun - use a stencil

Crafts Galore - ATG

Morgans Artworld - ATG

The Crafting Challenge - ATG

 

Bamboo Panda

It's time for a new Crafty Catz Challenge

Our sponsor this week is Dr Digi

and the image is called

Cuddly Critters Panda

Our theme is Use a Die

I've coloured this Panda with polychromo pencils. Then I've just used 2 dies. The bamboo is die cut from a green patterned paper. Then the sentiment is die cut too. 

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Sisterhood of Crafters - Die cuts

Crafty Addicts - ATG

AAA Birthday - Animals

Crafting Happiness - ATG

Just add Ink - Wildlife

Crafty Animals - Animals

Christmas is Coming

Back from our break this week at the Crafty Catz.

The theme for this weeks challenge is

 Get ready for Christmas.

I've used a new stamp from Sweet Poppy Stencils called Twigs and Berries. I lightly drew a circle so that I could stamp several times to make the wreath. Then coloured it with polychromo pencils. I left a gap in the circle so I could stamp the greeting in the space which is also from Sweet Poppy. 

I would like to enter this in the following challeges

Most Magical time of the year - ATG Christmas

Simply clean and simple - ATG

Craft Rocket - Clean and simple

Moving along with the times - ATG Christmas

Christmas Craft Creation - CAS

The Holly and the Ivy - ATG Christmas

Simon says stamp - Stamp it

Digi Chooseday - ATG

Merry Little Christmas - Christmas

12 months of Christmas - Christmas

Worldwide Crafters and Colourists - ATG 

That's what friends are for

Time for a new challenge at  Critter Crazy.

The theme is as always anything goes,

But please make sure that an animal is the focal point of your card.

This lovely image is from Hetty Clair

and is called Friends for Ever.

I've coloured it with polychromo pencils.

The background paper has been printed. There is a piece of string wound down the side of the card and I've added some card candy in the loops. Then just  a sentiment to complete.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Crazy for Cats - Cats

Cards 4 Galz - Cute Animals

Crafty Animals - ATG

Morgans Artworld - ATG

Worldwide crafters and colourists - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

krafty Chicks - ATG

Crafty Addicts - ATG

 

Sleepy bug

New month, new challenge at The Classic Design Challenge.

Our sponsor this month is Polkadoodles

and this is one of their images called Sleeping Lily Ladybug.

The theme is Anything Goes.

I decided to do an easel card this time, as I haven't done one for ages.

I've coloured the image using Polychromo pencils.

I've used patterned papers on the front and inside the card.

Then used 2 sentiments, one on the front and one to form the inside stop.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Creative Creases - Fun fold

Digi Chooseday - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

Crafty Chics - ATG

The Crafty Addicts - ATG

Crafting Happiness - ATG

Polkadoodles - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

 

Girls just love to shop

Time for a new monthly challenge from

Classic Design challenge.

Our sponsor this month is

All Dressed Up

and this is one of their images called

Love to Shop.

The theme as always is

Anything Goes.

I've coloured the image with alcohol markers. To match in with the image the background has got shoes and handbags on it. There is another layer of patterned paper, then a ribbon across the centre. Then there is just the sentiment to complete.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Try it on Tuesday - Pretty Papers

Polkadoodles - ATG

All Dressed up - ATG

Crafts Galore Encore - ATG

Morgans Art World - ATG

Creative Crafters - ATG

Worldwide Crafters and Colourists - ATG

 

Curly Girly

I was asked to be Guest Designer for the August challenge at

The Crafting Challenge.

The sponsor is  Nataliaszgraphics

So here is the card I made..

the theme is Your favourite Colour.

I love autumn colours so I chose oranges.

I've coloured this cute curly fairy with polychromo pencils, with some sparkle on her wings. There are lot's of die cuts with the image and all the layers. Then the swirl in gold. A patterned paper has been used for the background. Then just a sentiment to complete.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Try it on Tuesday - Pretty papers

Polkadoodles - ATG

Creative Fingers - ATG

Patties Creations - ATG

A perfect time to craft - ATG