Merry Christmas

 I am still struggling to cool the room down.  I have to keep restarting the AC after 6 minutes and I get distracted and forget to do it - so the room isn't getting any cooler.  Hopefully the air temperature starts dropping a bit soon so the AC doesn't have as much work to do to cool the room down.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Monday - Add a Heart (sentiment is on the paper)
https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-6th-monday-greetings-with.html

The Outlawz Challenges - November Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/10/november-2023-linky.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Dots
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-249-dots-stripes.html

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas Present
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-699-christmas-present.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used a digital paper from Trimgym.  The image is from Mirtillamente and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps. Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella.

Santa in November

Craft Roulette time again.  This week the Parameters are:

Project - Fancy Fold

Colours - Aquarium

Element - November

Random - 3 item cluster.

I have created a Book-Binding card for the project.  My colours are the water colours of blue and blue-green along with a red fish.  For the element, I combined No Shave November with the weather here (or at least what it is meant to be in November) and the three item cluster is the red stars.

The papers are "scraps" from paper pads.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps.

I would like to enter:

Craft Roulette - Episode #190
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gos6qNiM2Ek

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Merry Christmas!

 We are at the Midway point of the July Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist for this challenge is "Anything Goes"

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Lauretta's and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Coloring is with copic markers and inking with Distress Ink.  I used a Spellbinders die to cut the label and added some baker's twine.

I would like to enter:

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Christmas in July
http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/166-christmas-in-july.html

The Crafter's Cafe - Christmas in July
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/299-christmas-in-july.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Christmas in July
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-245-christmas-in-july.html

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-143-anything-goes-in-pink.html

Hope your birthday is a hoot.

 I'm cutting it a bit fine with the end of the month this time (still a couple of days left though).

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - June Image
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2023/05/june-2023-progressive-freebie-challenge.html

The Outlawz Challenges - June Linky
https://outlawzchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/june-2023-linky.html

I  have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from The Outlawz for the Progressive Challnege.  The sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Coloring is with copic markers.  I also added some button stickers.

Summer Journal

We are at the midway inspiration for the January Challenge at Path of Positivity.  The optional twist this month is Inspired by Word Collage

The outside cover showing the Word Collage by A Matter of Moments that inspired me:

The inside cover with a flap pocket on the side to add some bits and pieces.  The images are by PaperCrafting World, Scrap Happy Paper Crafter and A Day For Daisies

The "Watermelon" spread with images by unknown (if anyone recognizes the one on the top left leave me a comment with the source and I'll amend my post), Whimsie Doodles, Imagine That and Doodle Pantry.

The Flip-Flop (known as Jandals in NZ) pages using images by Newton's Nook, Just Some Lines, Neat and Tangled, Scrap Happy Paper Crafter, Create with TLC and DZ Doodles

The Pool Party pages using images by Fresh Brewed Designs, Flat Friends, Diddy Bags, Bugaboo, Platypus Creek and KennyK Stamps.

The popsicle page ( I'm not a fan of ice-blocks so my page is ice-creams instead) using images by AJ's Digital, Delicious Doodles, The Stamping Chef, Avadares and Janes Doodles

Buttteflies and Ladybugs pages:

Road Trip Pages inside the back cover.  Again there is a pocket to slide in some memories from our road trip.  The images are from Doodle Pantry, Anji's Antics and Market St Stamps.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/pennys-challenge-538.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - January Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/classic-design-challenge-january-2023-1.html

I have used several digital papers from PixelScrapper and also one from Lozzy.  I need to add the sources of the digital images.  I had written them down as I worked on the journal but I've mis-placed the list so need to find where I put it.

Coloring is with copic markers.

Merry Christmas

We are at the midway inspiration for the January Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The optional twist this month is "Out with the Old, In with the New"

I have used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Aurora Wings.  Coloring is with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I would like to enter:

Critter Crazy Challenges - Feature a Creature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-70-anything-goes-with.html

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/challenge-132-anything-christmas-goes.html

12 Days of Christmas

This week at CHNC, the optional twist is Any Christmas or New Year Creation.

I have used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  The images and sentiments are from Bugaboo Stamps.

I would like to enter:

Classic Design Open Challenge - December Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (12 Days of Christmas)
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/pinspirational-challenge-296-december.html

CHNC Patterned Paper - December Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2022/12/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

The is Snow-one like you

The image for the Progressive Freebie Challenge at The Outlawz is an adorable snowman image.  It is a wet Spring day here today so I'm having a fair bit of crafting time. 

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - Season's Tweeting
https://theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com/2022/10/progressive-freebie-challenge-november.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

PINspirational Challenge - Green Monochrome
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/11/pinspirational-challenge-295-november.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Wink Wink Ink and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Merry Christmas

This week at CHNC, the optional twist is Use a button or two or more.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from Beary Wishes and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  I added a fancy button as well as four smaller plain buttons, alternating the direction of the holes.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2022/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

The Holly and Ivy Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/11/challenge-127-anything-christmas-goes.html

Tis The Season

We are at the midway point of the Colour Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.  The colours are optional but if you want to follow them, they are Intense Oranges, Deep Reds, Rich Browns, Warm Greens, Vivid Purples.  I used the Deep Reds, Rich Browns, Vivid Purples with a touch of Warm Greens. My printer didn't print the Rich Brown of the digital paper I used anywhere near the richness of colour it showed on my computer.

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and the sentiment is on one of the banners.  I also used some grosgrain ribbon and gems.  The banners are from a Teresa Collins embellishment sheet.

Another 'Bird' day?

 I searched to see what colour a cockatoo was and found that while most of them are white with yellow plumage there were also black ones and blue ones.  The blue ones look really beautiful so I decided that I would colour this cockatoo in blue:

I would like to enter:

The Paper Shelter - Things With Wings
https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-517-things-with-wings.html

Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

Passion For Markers - Celebrations
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/week-646celebrations.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some blue enamel dots.

I get enough exercise just pushing my luck

 I usually struggle with humourous cards but when I was looking for a sentiment to go with this image, I saw the one that I used in this card and just had to use it!

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Transport
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-641-transport.html

The Crafters Cafe - Humour
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/286-humour.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-232-anything-goes.html

Passion For Markers - Transport
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/week-645transport.html

I have used a three digital papers from Trimgym.  They are from my Awaiting Crafting box and various sizes but colour matched so I worked them into a pattern and covered the joins with Peelcraft border stickers.  The image is from Dr Digi's House of Stamps and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.

Always Be A Unicorn

 I have created this card fold before and I wanted to have a different look to it this time.  I changed the embossed panels for patterned paper in this version.

I would like to enter:

Star Stampz - Fancy Folds
http://starstampz.blogspot.com/2022/04/challenge-33-fancy-folds.html

Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2022/05/451-anything-goes-star-stampz.html

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/05/mei-challenge.html

I have used two digital papers from PixelScrapper (Melo Vrijh).  The image is from Star Stampz and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  I split the sentiment in two pieces so that I could have it on two inside panels.  I also added a chipboard pennant to the outside of the card.

I followed a tutorial for a Winged Pop Up Card by Sam Calcott.

Wrapped Up in the Holidays

 We are at the midway point of the Gifts/Presents Card Challenge at 12 Months of Christmas.

I have used some digital papers from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image is from Some Odd Girl and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is witch copic markers.  I have also add some gift/present puffy stickers.

I would like to enter:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/04/challenge-113-anything-christmas-goes.html

Meowy Christmas...

 This week at CHNC, our optional twist is Use Some Gold.

I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  The image is from The East Wind and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.

I would like to enter

Crafty Critter Crazies - Critter as the feature
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2022/02/challenge-59-anything-goes-with.html

Show Us Your Pussycats - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2022/02/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-75.html

Her Nagging...

 This is the second card that I completed today:

I would like to enter:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 215
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-has-pockets-and-hexagons.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-145.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - October Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/10/abmttc-extra-october-challenge-anything.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The paper doesn't actually have those lines on it but my printer is doing weird things at the moment and added them.  Unfortunately, it does disguise the colour variant in the paper.  

The image/sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some grosgrain ribbon, some sparkle gems and a glitter foam flower.

I followed this sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday:

Merry Christmas!

 September was a bit of a difficult month for me but so far October is not much of an improvement.  The weather isn't helping my mood today either.  We had torrential rain off and on all day.  At least I managed to have some me time creating some cards and planning out some others.

I would like to enter:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch 214
http://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-has-pockets-and-hexagons.html

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic marers.  I also added some Glossy Accents to Rudolph's eyes and nose.  I added three gift puff stickers.

I followed this sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 

Meowy Christmas

This week's optional theme at CHNC is For Someone Special.  I have made mine for my brother whose cats like to try and climb the tree!

I have used digital papers from Peppercus Designs.  The image is from Digi Stamps for Joy and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Creative Craft Cottage - Anything But Square
https://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-144-anything-but-square.html

Merry Christmas

 This card has been almost entirely created from items in my Awaiting Crafting boxes.  While I don't count the snowflakes and ribbon as being in my Awaiting Crafting boxes, I have to admit that they probably have honorary status in there as I have had both for at least 3 years.

I would like to enter:

CRAFT Challenge - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-610-christmas.html

I have used two digital papers from Trimgym.  The image is from Pink Gem Studios and the sentiment is from Bugaboo Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers, Wink of Stella and Kindy Glitz.  I also added some snowflake patterned satin ribbon and three glitter foam snowflakes.

You know you're old...

 This is the second card with one of the remaining Bugaboo Stamps images in my Awaiting Crafting box.

I would like to enter:

Classic Design Open Challenge - Anything Goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/08/classic-design-challenge-august-8.html

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - August Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/08/abmttc-extra-august-challenge-anything.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image and sentiment are from Bugaboo Stamps - not from the same set but work well together anyway.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added a chipboard button embellishment and some flower shaped gems.