Friday, 22 September 2023

Thistles


It's new challenge time at


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

Stencil Fun - use a stencil


 

Friday, 15 September 2023

Bamboo Panda


It's time for a new Crafty Catz Challenge

Our sponsor this week is Dr Digi
and the image is called

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

AAA Birthday - Animals
Just add Ink - Wildlife
Crafty Animals - Animals

Friday, 8 September 2023

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

Craft Rocket - Clean and simple

The Holly and the Ivy - ATG Christmas
Simon says stamp - Stamp it

Friday, 1 September 2023

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

Cards 4 Galz - Cute Animals



 

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

 

Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Girls just love to shop


Time for a new monthly challenge from

Our sponsor this month is
and this is one of their images called

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


 

Curly Girly


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

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

It's Squirreled Away


Another month gone and new challenge time at Critter Crazy.

The theme is as always Anything Goes.


For this months inspiration I've used this squirrel stamp from Sweet Poppy Stencils. I've coloured it with Polychromo pencils. I've made the background by stamping just the acorns from the squirrel down one side. Then on the other side I've used the Fall Backplate. The sentiment is from the same stamp set.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Friday, 28 July 2023

Summer Poppies


I'm the host this week for the Crafty Catz challenge.
This will be the last challenge so the DT can have a well earned break.
but we will be back September.

There is no sponsor this week so it's just for fun.

Our theme is as always Anything Goes
with the option of use Hot Colours.


For my card I've gone red hot.
I've used a poppy stamp from Sweet Poppy.

 I masked the images in order to create the topper. 
                                               Then coloured it with watercolour brush pens.

It's quite a simple design because the image is so lovely it doesn't need anything else just the sentiment.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Cardz 4 Galz - Something begining with P
Krafty Chicks - Any Occasion
Beautiful Blossoms - Anything Flowers
Let's Craft and Create - ATG/Add Flowers

Friday, 21 July 2023

Christmas Coo


It's time for Christmas in July for the new challenge at the Crafty Catz

Our sponsor is Di's Digi Stamps
and this is one of their images called Highland Christmas.



I've coloured this lovely Christmas Coo with alcohol pens. The top part of the background is a stencil and the bottom part is a stamp both from Sweet Poppy Stencils. With just a narrow ribbon on the join. I have used a textured paste to look lick fur on the hat brim and bobble. 

I would like to enter this in the following challenges
Double Trouble - Christmas in July
Craft Rocket - Christmas in July
Creative Knockouts - Christmas in July
Double D - Christmas in July
Simon says Stamp - 4 Legged friends
Crazy is our Fame - ATG stencil
Passion for Markers - Christmas Animals
Jingle Bells - Santas hat
 

Friday, 14 July 2023

Smile


For this weeks challenge at Crafty Catz there is no sponsor, How unusual is that.

The them is as always anything goes but with the option of make it sparkle or shine.

I've used one of my favourite images which is the Cheshire Cat from Dr Digi.



I've coloured him with Copic pens and, although it doesn't show up on the picture, he has sparkly teeth for an extra special smile. He is such an impressive character so I made him a CAS card. So I've just given him a colour co-ordinated border. Then a sentiment that suites him so much, which is from Sweet Poppy Stencils. I think everybody need to do it more often too.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Cardz 4 Galz - cats/kittens
Country view - 4 legged friends

Friday, 7 July 2023

love the Beach


Don't the weeks fly by it's already time for  new challenge at the Crafty Catz.

Our sponsor this week is Last Minute Manda
and this is one of their images called Pipsqueak loves the beach.

Our theme this week is Anything Goes
with the twist more than one fold.



I've made a Z-fold card. It's a simple, uses 2 pieces of card with one cut smaller than the other.

 

I've coloured the image using Copic pens. I've only used 1 sheet of 12x12 patterned paper as it was double sided so just reversed for the inside. It was just the right size as there was very little left, I stamped my sentiment onto the image topper. There is also space inside to add a greeting when I come to use the card. 
Don't we all love the beach though.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges
Double D - Great Outdoors
Lil Red Wagon - Beach Theme
Stamps fun - Sea/summer

Saturday, 1 July 2023

Hare Style


It's time for more animal antics for the new challenge at Critter Crazy.

Our theme is always Anything Goes
but please make sure that the animal if the focal point of your make.



The lovely Hare image is a stamp from Sweet Poppy Stencils. I've coloured it with Polychromo pencils. It's such a lovely clean image I kept the colours mostly in monotone shades with just the touch of yellow for the flowers. Then just a sentiment also from the same stamp set.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges
Addicted to stamps - Any occassion
Paper Shelter - Furry Friends

Birthday pup


It's the1st of the month so time for a new challenge at

Our sponsor this month is Fred she Said
and this is one of their images called Kiss me Scottie.

The theme is always Anything Goes.



I decided on a CAS design for this one. I've coloured this little pup with Polychromo pencils. I've a paw print stamp down the one side. Then just added a die cut birthday sentiment.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges
Fab n Funky - 4 legged animal
Paper Shelter - Furry Friend

Friday, 30 June 2023

It's a Christmas Vix


It's time for a new challenge at the Crafty Catz.

Our sponsor this week is Sheepski designs
and this is one of their images called Vixen.

Our theme this week is Embossing wet or dry.


I've colour the image with Copic pens. The bottom of the card has been decorated with a Holly 3D embossing folder. Then there are card candy to highlight the berries. A narrow ribbon edges the embossing. Then just a simple Christmas sentiment.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Double  Trouble - Christmas in July
Fab and Funky - 4 legged animals
Christmas Cuties - Something with fur

Friday, 23 June 2023

Welcome Baby


It's new challenge day at the Crafty Catz.

Our sponsor this week is

and this is one of her images called

The optional theme is 
For a Baby.



I've coloured the image using Copic pens. In the background is 2 soft patterned papers. Then I've added some quilted heart shaped buttons. The sentiment is for a new baby boy.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Krafty chicks - All occasions

Friday, 16 June 2023

Giz a Push


What beautiful weather we're having here at the minute. To nice to be indoors.

But it's still time for a new challenge at the Crafty Catz.
Our sponsor this week is Hetty Clare
and this is one of their images called At Play

Our theme is anything goes.


This is such a fun images of farmyard pals having fun.

I've coloured it with polychromo pencils. I decided to just use my Sweet Poppy plaid stencil in the background and keep the colours to all brown shades. I have die cut a Sweet Poppy fern and coloured it in browns and oranges too. Then just added the sentiment.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

MMM - Summer
 

Friday, 9 June 2023

Perfectly Purple


For this weeks challenge at the Crafty Catz
our sponsor is Di's Digis.

The theme this week is Anything Goes with the option of
using pink /purple.


I've coloured these beautiful flowers using polychromo pencils. Then they have been cut out. There is a die cut frame behind them. Then some leaves round the flowers and a sentiment. They are a very imposing image from Fred she Said and do not need to much fancy decoration.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Crafty Gals Corner - Flowers for Mom
Crafting - flower and colour
 

Friday, 2 June 2023

Twofer


It's challenge time at Crafty Catz.

Our sponsor this week is Polkadoodles

and this is one of their images from the Horoscope collection.
Which is Gemini.

The optional theme is cute for a guy.



I've coloured this cute pair with polychromo pencils. It's kind of monochromo really with mainly brown shades and patterned papers. Then just the birthday sentiment. Just right for a male card.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Cardz 4 guyz - Lots of layers
Try it on Tuesday - Make it masculine
Cutie Pie - 4 legged friends
MMM - Masculine
Crafters Cafe - Animals

Thursday, 1 June 2023

Red Rumish


There is a new challenge over at the Critter Crazy challenge.

This is as always Anything Goes
BUT make sure that an animal is the main focus of your card.


I love this image called Tea Party Pony from Hetty Clare. I was just in the mood to use red on this card becuase I love this rich coloured red background paper. So I coloured this goofy looking pony to match. Didn't think it needed anything fancy to finish it so just the ribbon and sentiment. 

I would like to enter this in the following challenge

MMM - Masculine
Patterned paper, image, ribbon

Vision in Blue


It's the start of a new month, summer should be here to make us feel good.

It's also the start of a new challenge at the Classic Design challenge.

Our sponsor this month is Ching-Chou Kuik.
and this is one of her images called Softy Wave.



This is such a peaceful image. So I kept the colours soft too. I coloured her with polychromo pencils. There are 2 different patterned papers behind her. The some pretty flowers and hand cut leaves, hand cut because I wanted them this tall thin shape. Then a bow and sentiment to complete.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges

Crafty Gals Corner - Flowers for Mum
Double D - Flowers