Have a Cracking Easter

This is the final card from the collection of Easter cards that were published in last months edition of Making Cards magazine.

I used the Echo Park Happy Easter Collection along with some yellow card stock and some card candi.

If I'm honest I don't really like this card, I was running out of inspiration for Easter cards!

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

Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge - Yellow

Inspiration Destination Challenge 79 - Always Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Whimsy Stamps Challenge 92 - Spring Colours or Easter

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 160 - Easter

Where the HeART is March Challenge - Easter/Anything Goes

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Pauline
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The Magic of Christmas

I have made this card for the March Rudolph Days Challenge.

The adorable image is from the Crafter's Companion Moonbeam Meadow CD, the gingham paper is from the Crafter's Companion Romany Christmas CD and the sentiment is from the Crafter's Companion Vintage Christmas Stamp Collection.

I added some lace from the Verity Rose collection and some twine and a button from my stash.

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

Rudolph Days March Challenge - Christmas

CD Sunday - All Creatures Great and Small
Crafty Sentiment Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes

CHNC Challenge 274 - Use a Sentiment

CHNC Challenge Extra for March - Anything Christmas Goes

Critters and Creatures Challenge 2 - Anything Goes with a Critter/Creature

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Pauline
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Feathered Friends

Oops!  I'm a day late with my DT card for the new challenge at Ooh La La Creations, it doesn't take much to confuse me does it.  The theme for the next fortnights challenge is Feathered Friends and the prize for one lucky winner is 2 digi downloads from the Ooh La La Creations shop.

I have used a fabulous image and papers from the Ooh La La Creations Everyday Occasions CD to make my card.

I used a scalloped card base and the image and papers are from the Birdbath collection - I love the pretty colours.  The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

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

Artistic Inspirations Challenge 153 - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart  Challenge 105 - Always Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challege 305 - Always Anything Goes

Crafty Boots Challenge - Spring
CD Sunday - All Creatures Great and Small

Come and Get It Challenge - In The Garden

Critters and Creatures Challenge 2 - Anything Goes with a Critter/Creature

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 Feathered Friends challenge.

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Pauline
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Easter Basket

This is another of the cards that I made for last months Making Cards magazine. I used the Echo Park Happy Easter Collection along with some yellow card stock

I cut some of the toppers out with a circle die and added a blue bow.

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

613 Avenue Create Challenge 168 - Anything goes

Glitter 'n' Sparkle Challenge 181 - Easter Cards

Challenge Up Your Life Challenge 37 - Bunnies

Crafting with Dragonflies Challenge 53 - Easter Cards

Sunny Day Crafting Challenge 3 - Easter/Spring Photo Inspiration
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 353 - Inspiration

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Pauline
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In One Basket

The new edition of Making Cards magazine is out now so I can share another of the Easter cards that I made for last months edition.

I used the Echo Park Happy Easter Collection along with some yellow card stock and added three pearls to embellish.

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

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge 145 - Easter
Crafty Enjoyments Challenge 5 - Easter or Spring
Brown Sugar Challenge 191 - Easter
Cre8tive Hands Friends Challenge 3 - Anything Goes
Crafting-With-Friends Challenge 17 - Anything Goes
The Sisters of Craft March Challenge - Always Anything Goes

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Pauline
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Easter Bonnet Bunny

I's time for a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs and the theme for the next fortnight is For the Girls.

I chose to use this adorable image called Easter Bonnet Bunny and some papers from NitWit Collections to make my card.

I decided to try a different shape for a change, I always seem to make square cards!  I coloured my image with ProMarkers and added a Hunkydory Sentiment - I used my Crafter's Companion Floral Delight Signature Collection die to create the flower.

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

Crafting-With-Friends Challenge 17 - Anything Goes

Daring Cardmakers Challenge - Celebrating Spring

Digitally Sweet Challenge 18 - Spring is in the Air

Fussy and Fancy Challenge 160 - Pastel Colours

Cardz 4 Galz Challenge 18 - Cute & Cuddly
Inky Impressions Challenge 283 - Let's Hear It For The Girls
Passion For Promarkers Challenge Week 338 - Spring Has Sprung

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the Di's Digi Designs Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our For the Girls challenge.

Make sure you check out my Birthday Candy HERE.

Pauline
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Little Chick

The new edition of Making Cards magazine is in the shops today so I can share one of the Easter cards that I made for last months edition.

I used the Echo Park Happy Easter Collection to make an egg shaped card, I just added a little yellow card stock and some ribbon from my stash.

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

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge 64 -  Easter or Spring

Paper Shelter Challenge 241 - Easter Time
WordArt Wednesdays Challenge 222/223 - Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon Challenge 334 - Happy Easter/Spring
Whimsy Inspiration Challenge 92 - Spring Colours or Easter

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge 44 - Use A Bunny, Basket or Egg

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Pauline
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Boarding Pass

This is another of the cards that was in last months Simply Cards and Papercraft Magazine, the new edition is out today, I don't have any cards in this months edition but I have some more coming up in future editions.

Everything is from the fabulous Carta Bella Work Hard Play Hard Collection - I decided to go with a travel theme for this card.

I created a pocket and popped lots of bits and pieces into it.

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

Crafting By Designs Challenge - 3 or More Layers

Inspiration Destination Challenge 78 - Always Anything Goes

Everybody-Art-Challenge 361 - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart Challenge 104 - Always Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge 304 - Always Anything Goes

Not Just Cards Challenge 30 - Always Anything Goes

Our Crafty Corner Challenge 7 - Always Anything Goes

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Pauline
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Easter Bunny

This is another of the samples that I made using the new Designers Directory Digistamps USB that was launched on Create and Craft yesterday.

I coloured the cute little bunny with ProMarkers and used papers from NitWit Collections.  The embossed border is a Tattered Lace embossing folder and the ribbon is from my stash.

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

Cuttlebug Mania Challenge  - Happy Easter

Inky Chicks Challenge 64  - Happy Easter

Crafty Boots Challenge - Easter
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 160 - Easter

Make My Monday Challenge - Something Fluffy

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - Layer it up

Passion For Promarkers Challenge Week 338 - Spring Has Sprung

Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge 129 - Anything Goes with a twist: Cute Critters

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Pauline
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A little bit fishy

Did you see the new Designers Directory Digistamps USB on Create and Craft yesterday, it has over 15,000 Printable Designs on it.  This is one of the samples that I made for the shows - these are the last samples I will be making for Craft Channel Productions, I have decided to step down from the design team and concentrate on my magazine work and Crafter's Companion Design Team.

For this card I decided to use three fish images along with the weeds and pebbles.  I flipped one of the fish so that it was facing the opposite way and coloured everything with ProMarkers.

The embossed background is a Crafter's Companion embossing folder and the sentiment is from Pink Petticoat.

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

Creative Playground Challenge 2 - Birthday

Let's Colour Linky Party 5 - Anything Coloured Goes

Send a Smile for Kids Challenge - For the boys

QKR Stampede Challenge 183  - Add a Sentiment
One Stitch At A Time Challenge 258 -  Anything Goes with Embossing

As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Style Of Embossing & Why (Dry embossing because it is quick and easy and there is no mess)

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Pauline
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Start your Engines!

This is another of the cards that I had published in this months Simply Cards and Papercraft Magazine, the new edition is out this week so if you want this one you will need to get it soon.

I was sent the fabulous Carta Bella Work Hard Play Hard Collection to play with.

Everyone in my house loves any form of motor racing so this card would be perfect for any of them.

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

Lil Patch of Crafty Friend Challenge 30 - Anything Goes

Robyn`s Fetish Challenge 308 - Square or Rectangle Cards

Scrappers Delights Challenge 53 - Anything Goes
Craft Rocket Challenge 11 - Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge 13 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge 16 - Always Anything Goes

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Pauline

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Easter Wishes

It's time for a new challenge over at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme for the next fortnight is Easter.

I decided to use the adorable Easter Bunny Digi Stamp available in the Pink Gem Designs Shop.

I coloured him with ProMarkers and used papers from NitWit collections.  I used my Crafter's Companion Die'sire flower die to create the flower and the sentiment is from Pink Pettiecoat,

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

Brown Sugar Challenge 190 - Spring

Kitty Bee Designs Challenge 67 - Easter

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 417 - Easter

Cardz 4 Galz Challenge 18 - Cute & Cuddly 

Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge 130 - Happy Easter

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge 145 - Easter

Crafty Enjoyments Challenge 5 - Easter or Spring

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 105 - Use Ribbon

Make sure you pop over to the A Gem of a Challenge blog and join us for our Easter challenge and don't forget to visit the Pink Gem Designs Shop to take a look at all of the fabulous Digi Stamps and Kits that are available, grab a coffee and have a leisurely browse whilst you are there.

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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Hero

This is one of the cards that I had published in this months Simply Cards and Papercraft Magazine, the new edition is out next week so if you want this one you will need to get it soon.

I was sent the fabulous Carta Bella Work Hard Play Hard Collection to play with, perfect for all of those difficult masculine makes.

For this card I used the Ephemera pack and the 6x6" paper pad - I also added some grosgrain ribbon from my stash .

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

Card Mania Challenge 78 - Polka Dots and/or Stripes

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge 59 - Let's Get Sentimental

Paper Shelter Challenge 240 -  Birthday Boy

Quirky Crafts March Challenge - Quirky Masculine with ribbon or twine

Thank you for calling today, 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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Oriental Lanterns

I have made this card for the CD Sunday Challenge, it's a colour challenge this time - I hope I've got enough of the colours.

I have used my Crafter's Companion Kimono CD along with some Kraft card stock.

The border is a Die'sire Lace Border die and the lantern is the Lantern Die from the Kimono collection.  The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

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

Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination Challenge 77 - Always Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Use Dies and/or Punches

WordArt Wednesdays Challenge - Anything Goes

The CD Sunday Challenge - Colours

Thank you for visiting me today, your company is much appreciated

Pauline
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Dare to be Fabulous!

It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and we have a Colour Challenge for you.

I have used an image and papers from the NitWit Collections Dress Shoppe Collection to make my card.

The sentiment is from the NitWit collection, the border is a Fiskars Edge Punch and I used my Crafter's Companion Die'sire Flowers for all Occasions Die to make the flowers.

The Pearls and Ribbon are from my stash.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

Sassy Studio Designs

Sassy Studio is offering 4 digi images

These are the colours we would like you to use:

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

Crafty Sentiment Designs Challenge  - Anything Goes
Melonheadz Friends Challenge - Layer it up

The Crazy Challenge 218 - Flowers

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes

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

Thank you for calling today, make sure you pop over to the Crafting for all Seasons challenge blog and join in with our Colour Challenge.

Pauline
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Happy Spring

It's time for a new challenge at Ooh La La Creations and the theme for the next fortnights challenge is Spring is in the Air. The prize for one lucky winner is 2 digi downloads from the Ooh La La Creations shop.

I have used a fabulous image and papers from the Ooh La La Creations The Shawn Jenkins CD to make my card.

I have used pink card stock and a sentiment from Pink Petticoat.

The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

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

Come and Get It Challenge 109 - Easter/Spring

Eclectic Ellapu Purple Team - Flora and Fauna

Allsorts Challenge Week 354 - Spring is in the Air
My Sheri Crafts Challenge 177 - Spring Fever
My Time to Craft Challenge 317 - Flowers

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 Spring is in the Air challenge.

Thank you for calling today, 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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Always Believe

I have another card to share from the fabulous new Verity Rose collection from Crafter's Companion, I think the collection is on HOCHANDA today.

This is the final sample that I made using the CD, this one features Destiny.

If you missed the launch, make sure you catch a show on HOCHNDA, I have been watching on line and have to say I have had no problems whatsoever.

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

Crafting-With-Friend Challenge 16 - Anything Goes

Morgan's Art Worl Challenge 5 - Include a Sentiment

PDE Linky Party Challenge 114- Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft Challenge 25 - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 416 - Lace Or Ribbon

Little Miss Muffet Challenge 133 - Anything Goes

Sassy Studio Designs Challenge 324 - Shades Of Green

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge 136 - Show Me The Green with ribbon or trim

Thank you for visiting me today, your company is much appreciated

Pauline
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Hedgehog Surprise

I's time for a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs and the theme for the next fortnight is Layer It Up.

I chose to use this adorable image called Hedgehog Surprise Egg and some papers from NitWit Collections to make my card.

I coloured my adorable image with ProMarkers and fussy cut the top half - I saw this design on the Sugar Nellie blog and liked it so much I decided to give it a go.

I used Kraft card stock and the sentiment is from Pink Petticoat, the pearls are from my stash.

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

Creative Corner Challenge - Hoppy Easter

Kitty Bee Designs Challenge 67 - Easter

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 173 - Spring Fun

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 354 - Easter/Spring

DL ART Thursday Challenge 176 - Easter

ABC Challenge - C is for Cute

Passion For Promarkers Challenge 336 - Cute Critters

Aud Sentiments Challenge 150 - Easter or Spring Sentiment

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the Di's Digi Designs Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our Layer It Up challenge.

Pauline
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Mother's Day Rose

This is the card that I made my Mum for Mother's Day, I used my Crafter's Companion A Country Life CD again.

The image is one of the Card Companions from the CD, I printed it twice so that I could decoupage the rose and also cut two smaller roses so that I could layer them up to use as an embellishment.  I added lots of sparkle to the roses with a Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen. 

The sentiment is from Pink Petticoat and the pearls are from my stash.  I used the verse writer to decorate the inside of my card.

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

Pearly Sparkles Challenge 2 - Girlie and Pearly

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge 62 - All About The Girls

Inspiration Destination Challennge 76 - Always Anything Goes

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge 124 - Celebrate Women's Day

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 289 - 7 Layers

DRS Designs Challenge 217 - Fussy Cutting

Through the Purple Haze Challenge 9 - Add Some Warm Colours

Thank you for visiting me today, your company is much appreciated

Pauline
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THANK You

This is the final card that was part of the One Sheet Wonder commission that was recently published in Simply Cards & Papercraft.

I used a sheet of 12x12" paper from the Echo Park Happy Easter Collection and some light blue card stock. I punched the border from pink card stock with a Fiskars Apron Lace border punch.  The sentiment is from Pink Petticoat and I cut it out with Tattered Lace Essential Circles Dies.

The flowers are a Crafter's Companion Die'sire Essentials Flowers for all Occasions die with some brads from my stash in the centre.

I really enjoyed creating these 'One Sheet Wonder' cards, I think I will certainly be doing this again.

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

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge 184 - Clean and Simple

Crafty Creations Challenge 310 - Sentiment As A Focal Point

Inspiration Destination Challenge 76 - Always Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Use Dies and/or Punches

Creative Moments Challenge 86 -  Always Anything Goes/Optional twist use a sentiment on front of project

Thank you for calling today, 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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