A New Home

This is my card for this weeks Less is More Challenge, I can't believe I have managed to join in two weeks in a row!  The theme this week is New Beginnings and I decided to create a New Home card.

I used a sweet digi image and sentiment from Pink Petticoat, I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens and added Sparkle pen to the little hearts.

I printed a pink ombre paper, also from Pink Petticoat onto some card stock to create the card base and added a twine bow.

I would like to enter this card into the Less is More New Beginnings 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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Life is too short ...

I have made this card for the current challenge at Less is More, the theme is Favourite Drink/Beverage and it is one layer week.

I haven't managed to enter for some time but when I saw the theme I remembered this fabulous coffee cup digi image on my Polkadoodles Work and Play 12 CD and thought it was perfect.  I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens and added a sentiment that is also from the CD.  I have also created an insert for my card by resizing the coffee cup and adding another sentiment.

I would like to enter this card into the Less is More One Layer 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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Hedgehog Kisses

It's time for a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs and the theme for the next fortnight is Snowy Winter.

I chose to use the cute Mistletoe Hedgehogs image and some papers from the Dovecraft Back to Basics Christmas Collection to create my card.

I coloured my image with a combination of Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens and ProMarkers before adding glitter to the snow. I also used a LOTV stamped sentiment tag along with some ribbon and pearls from my stash.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge 233 - Anything Goes

DL ART Thankful Thursday Challenge 196 - Winter

Hannah & Friends Challenge 264 - Christmas

Little Miss Muffet Challenge 154 - Always Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze Challenge 116 - Happy Anything

Make sure you pop over to Di's Digi Designs and check out the fabulous new website, there are lots of bargains in the 2017 Sale section.

Thank you for visiting 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 Snowy Winter challenge.

Pauline
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The Sun's in my Heart

It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter and the theme for the next fortnight is Ribbon and/or Lace.  I have used this fun digital stamp called The Sun's In My Heart - as you probably know each set consists of one inked stamp, one coloured stamp, one matching paper and one composition.

I coloured her with my Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens and used papers from the Memory Box Valise collection.

I used both ribbon and lace and added some die cut flowers and gems.

Make sure you pop over to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog and check out the DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our Ribbon and/or Lace Challenge. If you use a Paper Shelter image you could win a $30 Gift Certificate, if you use another image you can win 3 Digis of your choice.

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

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge 155 - Anything Goes with Ribbon

Thank you for calling today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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A New Baby Note

It's time for a new challenge at the Crafty Purple Frog, the theme for the next month is New Beginnings - it could be new year, a wedding, a new baby, a new job, anything at all that symbolises a new start or new part of someones life.

I have created a New Baby card using the Just a Note stamp from the Moonbeam Meadow collection. I used Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens to colour the cute image and added a sentiment from the Sweet Dixi Big Sentiments stamp set.

The papers are from the Neutral Dovecraft Back To Basics Goody Bag, I inked the edges of everything with Distress Ink and added a bow.

Make sure you pop over to the Crafty Purple Frog Challenge blog and join us for our New Beginnings challenge and don't forget to visit the Crafty Purple Frog Shop to take a look at all of the fabulous Crafting supplies that are available, grab a coffee and have a leisurely browse whilst you are there.

Thank you for popping in today.

Pauline
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Special Delivery

It's time for our first challenge of the year at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme is Celebrating Something New.

I have used this sweet Baby Animals - Digi Stamp available in the Pink Gem Designs Shop to make my new baby card.

I have coloured them with my Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens and added a sentiment from the Crafter's Companion Baby Greetings Sentimentals stamp set.

The papers are from NitWit Collections, I have inked the edges of everything and added some buttons from my stash.

I have decorated the inside of my card to complement the front - I am determined to either decorate the inside of my cards or add an insert this year.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge 232 - Anything Goes

Craft Rocket Challenge 30 - Something New

Pattie's Creations Challenge 130 - Use an Animal Image

Make sure you pop over to the A Gem of a Challenge blog and join us for our Celebrating Something New challenge, 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 for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Baby Shelf

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

I chose this cute image called Baby Shelf, along with papers from the Trimcraft Party Animals Collection to create a card celebrating the birth of a new baby.

I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir markers and added some ribbon from my stash and a little charm from the Sara Davies Little Angel Signature collection.

The sentiment and safety pin are Sue Wilson dies and I used my Die-namics Fishtail Flags die to create the banner - I think this must be the most used die in my collection!

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

Brown Sugar Challenge 231 - Anything Goes

That's Crafty! Challenge - Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 458 - Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge 174 - Anything Goes

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 Celebrations challenge.

Pauline
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Chilly Penguins

It's time for a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs and the theme for the next fortnight is Happy Holidays.

I chose this cute image called Three Chilly Penguins, they are so adorable aren't they.

I coloured them with a combination of ProMarkers and Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens, the papers are from the First Edition A Christmas Story Collection and the sentiment is from LOTV.

I added glitter to their hats and the snow and the snowflakes are a die that was free with a magazine.

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

To follow.

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 Happy Holidays challenge.

Pauline
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Christmas Kisses

There is a new shop on the block and also a new challenge blog and they are both called the Crafty Purple Frog.  I am super excited to tell you that I have been invited to join the new design team for the Crafty Purple Frog Challenge.

The theme for our second challenge is Winter Blues - we would like you to create something that uses mainly blues, it doesn't have to be a winter theme, we just need to see you using blue.

For my card I have used the adorable Christmas Kisses stamp from the Moonbeam Meadow collection. I used Spectrum Noir Illustrator Pens to colour the cute image and inked the edges with Distress Ink.

The sentiment is also from the Christmas Kisses stamp set.  I used Collal glue to put everything together on a 6 x 6" white card blank.

Make sure you pop over to the Crafty Purple Frog Challenge blog and join us for our Winter Blues challenge and don't forget to visit the Crafty Purple Frog Shop to take a look at all of the fabulous Crafting supplies that are available, grab a coffee and have a leisurely browse whilst you are there.

Thank you for popping in today.

Pauline
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Rudy with Baubles

It's time for our last challenge of the year at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme is Anything Christmas Goes.

I have used this fun Rudy with Baubles Digi Stamp available in the Pink Gem Designs Shop to make my card.

I have coloured him with a combination of ProMarkers and Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens.

The papers are from The First Edition A Christmas Story Collection and the sentiment is from Crafter's Companion.

Make sure you pop over to the A Gem of a Challenge blog and join us for our Anything Christmas Goes challenge, 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 for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Stitched for you

It's time for a new challenge at Di's Digi Designs and the theme for the next fortnight is Animals Acting Like Humans and after a short break I am really excited to be rejoining the team.

I chose to use the adorable Stitched for you image, I coloured it with Spectrum Noir markers and used papers from Nitwit Collections.

I have added some buttons, ribbon and a scissor embellishment from my stash.

Our FABULOUS Sponsor is CRAFTY RIBBONS.  The prize is a £10 voucher for the shop.

(Winner pays shipping if any)

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

Jo's Scrap Shack Challenge 107 - Anything Goes

Morgan's Art World Challenge 8 - Ribbons

Simply Papercraft Challenge 14 - Always Anything Goes

Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenge 57 - Buttons

Crafting-With-Friends Challenge 7 - Always Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge 94 - Always Anything Goes
Fab n Funky Challenge 274 - Cute Critter and/or Christmas

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 Animals Acting Like Humans challenge.

Pauline
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Something Beginning with

This is my second DT card today, if you are looking for my Pink Gem Designs card please scroll down to the post below.

It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Friends and our theme is 'B' is for.  I have used a fabulous image called H is for Happy Birthday from A Day for Daisies who are one of our sponsors for this challenge.

I have used 'B' is for - Balloon, Ball, Bow, Blue, Birthday.  I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir markers and used papers from NitWit Collections.

We have two fabulous sponsors for this challenge:

A Day for Daisies

AND

A  Random Fan

Please check out the Crafty Friends Challenge blog for full details.

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

A Day for Daisies Challenge 130 - Frame It

Just Us Girls Challenge 310 - Balloons
Crafting-With-Friends  Challenge 6 - Anything Goes

Morgan's Art World Challenge 7 - For The Kids
Moving along with the Time Challenges - Cute Animal

Crafting with an Attitude Challenge 7 -  Anything Goes
Love To Scrap Challenge 61 -Do A Double Take

Little Red Wagon Challenge 306 - Digi Do!

Thank you for visiting my blog today, make sure you pop over to the Crafty Friends Challenge blog to check out the DT inspiration and join in with our 'B' is for Challenge.

Pauline
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Head Gardener

It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and the theme for the next fortnight is You're Having a Laugh!

For my card I have used the fun Gardening Gus image from our sponsor  Dr Digi's.

I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir Markers and used papers from NitWit collections.

I used Kraft card stock and computer generated the sentiment.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

Doctor Digi's

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

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 33 - All About The Men

Doodle Pantry Challenge 8 - Anything Digital Goes

Sweet Stamps Challenge 235 - Masculine Card

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - Hand Coloured image

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thank you for calling today, make sure you pop over to the Crafting for all Seasons challenge blog and join in with our You're Having a Laugh! Challenge.

Pauline
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Health Nut

I have made this card for the current Stella Says Sketch Challenge over at Bugaboo.

I have used the fun Health Nut image, this would be good for my husband - he's a bit of a fitness nut!

I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir Markers and used papers from the Lawn Fawn Sweater Weather paper pack.

The Fishtail tags are Die-namics die cuts and the button, twine, pearls and sentiment are from my stash.

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

QKR Stampede Challenge 151 - Anything Goes

Pattie's Creations Chalenge 113 - Anything Goes
Morgan's Art World Challenge 4 - Use 3 of Something (3 pearls)

Stella Says Sketch Challenge 312 - Sketch

Thank you for popping in today, please leave a comment so that I can come and visit you.

Pauline

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Hi!

It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and the theme for the next fortnight is Bright and Beautiful.

For my card I have used the beautiful 4 Square Floral image from our sponsor Bugaboo.

I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir Markers and added some bright orange papers from Bearly Mine Designs.

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

Crafting from the Heart Challenge 71 - Always Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge 273 - Always Anything Goes

Through the Purple Haze Challenge - Flowers

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

Pauline
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Winter Elf

A couple of weeks ago I didn't think I was ever going to type this again but very generously Erin has offered to take over the running of the Crafting for all Seasons blog, thank you so much Erin.

So once again I can say - It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and the theme for the next fortnight is Christmas in July.

Make sure you pop over to the challenge blog - we have a new look and some wonderful new team members, please give them a warm welcome.

For my card I have used the sweet Winter Elf image from our sponsor Scrapper's Delights.

I have coloured her with my Spectrum Noir markers and added glitter to the fur on her hat and dress. My papers are from the Nitwit Collections Christmas Linen bundle along with the sentiment.

I have followed a sketch designed by Jules, she is creating a sketch library over on her blog - Always with a Heart and this is Sketch 5, make sure you pop over and check out her blog, you will not be disappointed.

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

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Biuld it Up

Craft Your Passion Challenge 271 - Anything Goes

Eureka Stamps Challenge 150 - Christmas in July

Crafting from the Heart Challenge 69 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 254 - Christmas in July

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thank you for calling this morning, make sure you pop over to the Crafting for all Seasons challenge blog and join in with our Christmas in July Challenge.

Pauline
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My Sweet Sunflower

It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Friends and our theme is Use a Punch.  I have used a fabulous image called My Sweet Sunflower from Star Stampz who are one of our sponsors for this challenge.

I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir markers and used papers from Bearly Mine Designs. My punched element is a Fiskars border punch.

We have two fabulous sponsors for this challenge:

Star Stampz

AND

Digi Stamps 4 Joy

Please see the Crafty Friends Challenge blog for full details.

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

Brown Sugar Challenge 155 - Girly

Craft for the Craic July Challenge - Summer Time
Polkadoodles Week 29 - 2 or more patterned papers

Crafty Time July Challenge - Punches or Dies

Digi Galore Challenge - Summery/Bright

Natalie and Amy's Challenge 34 - Summertime

Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations Challenge 29 - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting my blog today, make sure you pop over to the Crafty Friends Challenge blog to check out the DT inspiration and join in with our Use a Punch Challenge.

Pauline

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Merry Christmas to 'ewe'

I've made it!  This is my final card for Bugaboo’s Fifth Annual Christmas in July week long event, the final theme is Pick a Present and I have chosen:  Image, Twine, Charm.

My image is the fun Merry Christmas to 'ewe' image, I used Spectrum Noir markers for the little bit of colouring and added some glitter to her hat and 3D Crystal Lacquer to the candy cane and her eyes.

The border is a Fiskars edge punch and I added a twine bow and candy cane charm from my stash.

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

Catch The Bug Christmas in July - Pick a Present: Image, Twine, Charm

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge 51 - CAS

Daring Cardmakers Challenge - Christmas in July

Morgan's Art World Challenge 3 - Christmas in July

Crafting-With-Friends Challenge 2 - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline

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Tropical Santa

This is my card for the Photo Inspiration challenge in Bugaboo’s Fifth Annual Christmas in July week long event, this is the photo:

I decided to go with the beach theme and used the fun image Tropical Santa - Surfboard,  I coloured him with Spectrum Noir markers and my papers are from the Dovecraft Back to Basics Modern Christmas collection.

I fussy cut Tropical Santa and mounted him onto a die cut circle, the sentiment is from Craftwork cards.

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

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 320 - Christmas

Creative Knockouts Challenge 98 - Outside Fun

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 382 - Water!

Catch The Bug Christmas in July - Photo Inspiration 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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