Winter Cheer

It's the first of the month and that means a new challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra, our theme is always 'anything goes' - you can use any materials, any techniques etc., as long as the end result is a Christmas card.

I have used the fabulous image called Snowman Skates kindly provided by our regular sponsor - Bugaboo. I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir markers and added glitter and 3D Crystal Lacquer, my papers are from the Crafter's Companion Party Paws Christmas CD.

I have kept the focus of my card on the fun image and just added a sentiment from the Party Paws CD and some card candy.

Bugaboo Stamps are our sponsor this challenge

They are offering $21 of digital stamps to the randomly selected winner.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 244 - Anything Goes

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge 257 - Christmas

Christmas Card Challenge 21 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Whimsy Inspiration Challenge 82 - Color an Image

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge 142 - Make Your Mark

Red Rubber Inspirationals Challenge 218 - The Letter S (Snowman, Skates)

Make sure you pop over to the Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra blog and check out the fabulous DT inspiration - we would love for you to join us for our Anything Goes Christmas challenge.

Pauline
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Birthday Candy

It's my Birthday this month so I thought I would celebrate with some candy for my fabulous followers.

I have two prizes for two lucky followers:

£10 Voucher to spend in Joanna Sheen's online shop

Joanna stocks a huge range of crafting supplies and offers free postage and packing/shipping worldwide with a minimum spend of £9

AND

A selection of crafting supplies

Crafter's Companion Camden Town Stamp Set

Crafter's Companion Everyday in Moonbeam Meadow Stamp Collection (4 stamp sets)

My Mind's Eye Paper Pad

Docrafts Little Meow Clear Stamp Set

Clearly Besotted Stamp set

House-Mouse Designs Gruffies Stamp Set

To enter my candy:

You must be or become a follower of my blog with Google Friend Connect

Add my candy picture to your sidebar with a link back to my blog

Add your link to the linky

I will post worldwide

My candy will remain open until 9am on 30th April when I will use RANDOM.ORG to choose two lucky winners.

Thank you for taking part and good luck.

Pauline

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Fairy Cupcake

It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and we have a sketch for you this fortnight.

I have made a card using a pretty image from Milk Coffee who are our sponsor for this challenge.

I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir markers and cut her out with a Spellbinders circle die.  The papers are from my stash and I have used Kraft card stock.

The corners are Die'sire Decorative Corner 2 die cuts and the sentiment tags are LOTV stamps.  I have added a bow and doilies from my stash.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

Milk Coffee

Please check the Craftng for all Seasons challenge blog for full details.

This is the sketch we would like you to use:

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Inky Chicks Challenge 50 - Chocolates and Sweets

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge - Duo (Birthday and Cake)

Little Claire's April Challenge - Use Kraft Card

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes
Creative Craft Cottages Challenges 38 - Something Yummy to Eat or Drink

Thank you for calling this morning, make sure you pop over to the Craftng for all Seasons challenge blog and join in with our Sketch challenge.

Pauline
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Take it Easy!

It's time for a new challenge at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge and I'm a day late - I had two other cards to post yesterday so I decided to save this one for today.  Our new theme is:  Dotty for Dots, chosen by Diane - alternatively you can enter an Anything Goes card just as long as you use a House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image.

I have used an adorable image from Joanna Sheen's House-Mouse Triple CD, I printed it out several times so that I could create some decoupage layers.

The papers are from the Crafter's Companion Bebunni Floral Collection CD, I used the Colouriser to change the colour of the papers to match the image..  The sentiment comes with the image and I have added a seam binding bow.

Our fabulous sponsors for this challenge are:

House-Mouse Designs

and

Pizzazz Aplenty

Please check the challenge blog for full details.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

The CD Sunday Challenge - Purple Crazy
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 8 - Anything Goes
2 Cute Ink Challenge 128 - Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 137 - Dots

The Pink Elephant Challenge 296 - Anything Goes

Craft-Dee BowZ April Challenge - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our Dotty for Dots challenge.

Humpty Dumpty

This is my second post today - if you are looking for my Craft Your Passion GDT card you can find it below.

It's time for a new challenge at Ooh La La Creations and the theme for the next fortnight is Nursery Times.

I have used a fun image and papers from the  Ooh La La Creations Nursery Times CD to make my card.

I have used the decoupage image and added a couple of  Die-namics Fishtail Flags and some ribbon.  The sentiment is a LOTV stamp.

I used the same papers to decorate the inside of my card.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

The CD Sunday Challenge - Layer It Up
QKR Stampede Challenge 136 - Guy Cards

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Birthday Fun 4 Kids

Crafts Galore Encore April Challenge - Make a Card
The Corrosive Challenge 223 - Hip to be Square

Not Just Cards Challenge 18 - Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 243 - Inspired By A Book (Big Book of Nursery Rhymes)

Moving Along with the Times - Let's Get Reading (Big Book of Nursery Rhymes)

Make sure you pop over to the Ooh La La Creations Challenge Blog and check out the DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our Nursery Times challenge.

Thank you for calling this morning, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline

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Happy "bee"-day!

This is the first of two posts from me today, my Ooh La La Creations DT card will be along a little later.

This is my second GDT card for the Craft Your Passion Challenge, the theme is always Anything Goes and the sponsor for this challenge is Deedee's Digis.

I have made a bright and cheerful card using a fabulous pre-coloured image provided by our sponsor, I printed it twice so that I could fussy cut some of the elements and add a little dimension .

The floral papers and sentiment came with the image and the gingham papers are from Pink Petticoat.  I cut the sentiment out with a Die-namics Fishtail Flag die and fussy cut a little flower to add on the end.

I used the same papers and a fussy cut bee hive to decorate the inside of my card.

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenges:

The ABC Challenge  - H is for Happy Birthday

Die Cut Divas Challenge - In the Garden

Lia Stampz Challenge 87 - Ribbon

My Time to Craft Challenge 289 - Spring Flowers

Sugar and Betty's Challenge - Anything goes or Layers

Crafty Catz Challenge 276 - Things with Wings
Sassy Studio Designs Challenge 278 - Come Fly With Me

DRS Designs Challenge 171 - Bloomin' Beautiful (Use Flowers)

Aud Sentiments Challenge 130 - Things With Wings + A Sentiment

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the Craft Your Passion Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our Anything Goes challenge.

Pauline
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Cute as a Cupcake

It's time for a new challenge over at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme is Sweet Treats chosen by Wendy.

I decided to use one of the Card Topper Digi Kits called Cute as a Cupcake to make my card.

Everything you need comes in the kit, including decoupage layers, sentiments and embellishments - the only thing that I have added is a seam binding bow.

I cut out the decoupage layers and built them up using foam pads, I also added extra card stock between the layers of patterned papers.

I have used the matching insert to decorate the inside of my card.

The prize is:

2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS)

of the winners choice from PINK GEM DESIGNS

Make sure you pop over to the Pink Gem Designs Shop and take a look, Janet is always adding lots of fabulous new images, Card Topper Digi Kits and Project Kits.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge 143 - Anything Goes

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge 223 - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge #103 - Always Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge 113 - Ribbon and/or Lace

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge 15 - Girls, Girls, Girls

The Stamping Boutique Challenge 57 - Ribbon and/or Lace

Simply Papercraft Challenge 3 - Anything Goes or Lots of Layers

Make sure you pop over to the A Gem of a Challenge blog and join us for our Sweet Treats challenge.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Spring Gifts

I have made a card using my Crafter's Companion Bebunni Floral Collection CD, I love Bebunni - he's so cute, I can't believe this is the first card I have made with him!.

I used one of the Card Companions and some of the Co-ordinating Papers, I just added some card stock between all of the layers.

The sentiment and flower are also part of the Card Companion sheet, I cut out two flowers and layered them up.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge - So Cute!

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Monochromatic

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 137 - Dots

Stamp and Create April Challenge - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Cute as a Button (I chose Cute)

Thank you so much for popping in today, I always appreciate you taking the time to visit.

Pauline
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Chloe and Pickles

I've made some cards with one of the fabulous new card kits from Pink Gem Designs, this one is a stepper card kit called Chloe and Pickles.

First I made up the stepper card as shown in the kit instructions, just cutting and folding as instructed and adding the decoupage, sentiment and butterfly embellishments.

There is also a matching gift card, I just printed this twice so that I could add a decoupage layer.

I then used the elements from the kit to make a 6 x 6 card, again using all of the decoupage layers.

I also used elements from the kit to decorate the inside of this card.

I would like to enter these cards into the following challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge 287 - Seeing Spots

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge 15 - Girls, Girls, Girls

Little Red Wagon Challenge 286 - Seeing Spots

Digi Choosday Challenge 16 - Spots & Dots

Inspiration Destination Challenge 30  - Always Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge 200 - It's A Celebration

WordArt Wednesdays Challenge 179 - A Family Friendly Challenge For ALL

Thank you for calling this morning, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
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Purple Crazy

There is a very special month long challenge over at The CD Sunday Challenge blog - it is a tribute to Wendy AKA Purple Crazy who was a member of their team until she became too ill to carry on.

All you need to do is create a card or project incorporating the colour purple, don't forget to use something from a CD.

I have made a card using a beautiful image from the Ooh La La Creations Carnival of Colour CD.

The papers are also from the CD and the sentiment is from Pink Petticoat.  I used my Die'sire Decorative Corner 1 die to cut the corners.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

The CD Sunday Challenge - Purple Crazy

Crafting from the Heart Challenge 56 - Always Anything Goes

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2 or more Designer Papers

Through the Purple Haze Challenge 84 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thank you so much for visiting me today, I always appreciate you taking the time to pop in.

Pauline
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Showers of Love

It's time for our mid challenge reminder at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge, our theme is: April Showers, chosen by Beth - alternatively you can enter an Anything Goes card just as long as you use a House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image.

I have used an adorable decoupage image from Joanna Sheen's House-Mouse Home and Garden Decoupage Sheets.

The floral papers are from Joanna Sheen's Jane Shasky From The Heart of The Garden CD and the polka dot ones are from Bearly Mine Designs.  I have added a seam binding bow and pearls to embellish.

Our fabulous sponsors for this challenge are:

Stampendous

  

Simon Says Stamp

AND

Beth is offering this fabulous prize as well.

 

Please check the challenge blog for full details.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

The CD Sunday Challenge - Layer It Up
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 8 - Anything Goes

Quirky Crafts Challenge 8 - Blooming Quirky

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 152 - Flowers

Crafty Creations Challenge 287 - Seeing Spots

Pile It On Challenge 65 - April Showers Bring May Flowers

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our April Showers challenge.

Vintage Birthday

I needed a masculine card that could be popped in the post so I reached for my Crafter's Companion Times Gone By CD and this is what I came up with.

I have used elements from the Card Companions, the Design Sets, the Sentiments and the Embellishments sections on CD1 and although there are lots of layers I have inked the edges rather than adding layers of card stock.

I also used elements from the Card Companions and Design sets to decorate the inside of my card.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge 76 - Always Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft Challenge 2 - Freestyle/Steampunk

Sister Act Card Challenge #102 - Always Anything Goes

That's Crafty! Challenge Blog - Grunge, Grunge, Grunge!

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge 15 - Vintage
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge 255 - Masculine
Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge - Birthdays

The Paper Shelter Challenge 199 - For the Boys

Thank you so much for visiting me today, I always appreciate you taking the time to pop in.

Pauline
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Best Buds

I have been playing with one of the gorgeous Printable Card Toppers from Pink Gem Designs, this one is called Best Buds and comes with two fabulous sentiments and some decoupage layers.

I have made two cards, this first one has been made using the kit just as it is, I printed it, cut it out and layered it up.

The only thing that I added was an embossed layer of card stock.

For my second card I have printed the sheet out a couple of times, one a little larger than the others and added extra layers separated by card stock.  I have attached each separate layer using foam pads.

I also cut a couple of extra layers of decoupage.  The only thing that was not included in the Card Topper kit is the card stock.

I would like to enter these cards into the following challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge 76 - Always Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge Week 16 - Pink & Pretty

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 152 - Flowers

Sister Act Card Challenge #102 - Always Anything Goes

Scrapbooker PhD Challenge 22 - Focus On A Sentiment

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Words Words Words

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thank you for calling this morning, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
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It's a Stitch Up

Sadly this is going to be my final challenge with Winter Wonderland - we have my Mum moving in with us soon and my crafting time will be considerably reduced. I hope to still make lots of cards but I don't want the pressure of DT deadlines. I would like to say a huge thank you to the Winter Wonderland team for letting me play along with them and for their support and friendship.

 The theme this week is:

It's a Stitch Up (Real or Faux Stitching)

Don't forget you have to make a Christmas card to enter our challenge,

I have used the fabulous 'The Most Adorable Snowmen' image from The Paper Shelter who are our sponsor this week.

I cut my pre-coloured image out with a Simon Says Stamp Stitched Square die (that is my stitched element) and used the papers that come with the image.

The sentiment is from my stash and the snowflake is two Simon Says Stamp Snowflake die cuts glittered and layered up.

This week we are sponsored by:

The Paper Shelter who are offering the winner a $15 gift certificate.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination Challenge 29 - Always Anything Goes

K.R.A.F.T. Challenge 307 - Christmas

Natalie and Amy's Challenge 31 - Frame It!
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 89 ~ Use A Die Cut
WordArt Wednesdays Challenge 179 - A Family Friendly Challenge For ALL

Make sure you pop over to the Winter Wonderland Challenge blog and take a look at the fabulous DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our It's a Stitch Up challenge.

Thank you so much for visiting me today, I always appreciate you taking the time to pop in.

Pauline
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