Candy Cane Hugs and Christmas Kisses

I have a few cards that I have been working on that are getting to the point that they are completed or nearing completion.  I have a couple that I plan to upload this evening and will probably finish the others tomorrow if the weather forecast is correct.  Today has been a great day for crafting as it was overcast all day which pulled the temperature down a bit.  We have had a bit of rain this evening so that will take care of watering the garden.

This is one of the cards that I completed today:

I would like to enter:

Classic Design Open Challenge - November Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html

Colorful Options - Red
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-2023.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 paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio (I think).  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added Glossy Accents to the candy cane in the image.  The candy cane embellishments are glitter foam.

Merry Christmas

We have an overcast day here today so I'm not feeling the heat as much.  It is a nice temperature to get things done but I thought I'd take a break and upload this card that I completed yesterday but didn't get around to posting.

I would like to enter:

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/11/november-challenge.html

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

I have used papers and a label from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls.n Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some Glossy Accents to the candy cane and three gems to the label.

I followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

For A Friend

I have been aiming to upload my progressive freebie cards by mid-month.  This one is cutting it a bit fine but made it.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - Lulu Bee
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-challenge-march-2021

Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/03/challenge-maart.html

I have used some offcut pieces of digital papers - the two smaller pieces are from Computer Scrapbook. The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is typed on the computer.  

I followed the sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

PS I {Heart} You

In my quest to diminish my Awaiting Crafting Boxes, I came across this blue paper with hearts on it.  So inspired by the paper, I have created an almost monochromatic blue card:

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Hearts
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/y0y172021

I have used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodles.  I matted the digital paper onto some white cardstock (edges inked with Distress Ink).  I also covered the edge of the digital paper with PeelCraft Stickers.  

The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some glitter foam hearts.

Jingle Bells

 I'm back home with my crafting stuff.  I have created two projects this evening although I am quite tired and probably should have just had a rest after travelling.  I just missed crafting after 2 weeks away!

I would like to enter;

The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Christmas Clean (cleaning up my leftover pieces)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/challenge-from-december-21-to-january-03-2021-christmas-clean

Christmas Kickstart - Anything Christmas Goes
https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/12/christmas-kickstart-challenge-45-if-its.html

I have used several scraps of digital papers from Bearly Mine Designs to create the background.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.   Colouring is with copic markers and Wink of Stella (gold).  I also added Glossy Accents to the candy cane.  I inked the edges of all the layers with Distress Ink  - Barn Door.

Happy Holidays

I am a bit last minute with this post.  I had internet issues while I was travelling and was fairly exhausted when we arrived here last night.  Today is going to be a catch-up day mixed with some relaxing time.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Red, Green and Silver
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-07-to-20-december-use-red-green-and-silver

I have used a die-set from Memory Box to diecut the tags. I added a paper to the lower tag.  The image is from Paper Next Dolls and the sentiment is from Samantha.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some glitter gems and some bakers' twine.

Merry Christmas

I  finished another of the scrap cards today.  I still have a few more to complete - the background is done on all of them though.

There have been a few more cards added to Beccy's Challenge this afternoon that I would like to check out and comment on (where possible) but I'm going to leave that until the morning.  I'm totally over the robot thing and if I don't comment tonight I might just delay it appearing tomorrow (that is the plan anyway).

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/11/pennys-challenge-485.html

Beccy's Place - A Month of Holiday Cards - E is for Elf
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2020/11/day-6-e.html

I have used several scrap pieces of patterned paper from cards created in November.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Beccy's Place.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some Glossy Accents to the candy cane - it looks more authentic with some shine!   I edged the image and sentiment with Distress Ink.

Just For You

 I'm working with my favourite colours of yellow and orange on this one:

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Thursday Challenge - Embossing
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/prismaandothermediums/forum/topics/twisted-thursday-challenge-for-october-22-nov-4-embossing

The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge - 
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/freebie-progressive-challenge/forum/topics/progressive-challenge-december-2020

Show Us Your Pussies - Furrything Goes
https://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com/2020/11/show-us-your-pussycats-challenge-60.html

A Bit More Time To Craft  - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2020/11/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-127.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - November Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2020/11/abmttc-extra-challenge-november.html

I have used a digital paper from Lozzy.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls.  I embossed a piece of white cardstock and swiped some Metallic paints across it.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers with the colour around the image inked with Distress Ink (Squeezed Lemonade)  I also added a sentiment from Beccy's Place and three flower embellishments.

It's Your Day

A bit of a summery card to remind me that summer is on it's way.  Although, the past couple of days it doesn't seem like it.  We have had high winds and quite a bit of rain - I'm sure it isn't this windy and wet in Spring normally.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Wednesday Sketch - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-september-16th-29th-2020

CHNC Patterned Paper - September Challenge
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2020/09/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some faux stitching to the image and sentiment and also added some grosgrain ribbon and pearls.

I followed the sketch at The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge:

Pink Christmas

Here's another pink Christmas card.  Maybe I'll change colours for my next Christmas card!

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge - Sketch
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/wednesday-sketch-challenge-september-2nd-15th-2020

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2020/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-123.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - September Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2020/09/abmttc-extra-challenge-september.html

CCC Digi Creations - Monochrome
https://cccdigicreations.blogspot.com/2020/09/challenge-118-monochrome-dt-call.html

I have used two digital papers from Lozzy.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some Glossy Accents to the candy cane.  The ribbon is a grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts.

I followed the sketch at The Outlawz Wednesday Challenge

Happy Birthday To You

I have had this digital paper and sentiment in my Awaiting Crafting Boxes for some time.    Today, they both get used - and the pile gets that little bit smaller.

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Female Birthday

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-friday-s-aug-22nd-sept-3rd

I have used a digital paper from Create with TLC.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Digi Doodles.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also used some wide glitter mesh ribbon.

Summer

 A summery card - for yet another wet wintry day.  I'm stuck inside at the moment given that my nasal congestion has flared up at the moment but would love to sit outside in the sun to help lift my spirits.  I can't see that happening for a while!

I would like to enter:

The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Summer

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-friday-s-challenge-aug-7-aug-21

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft.  I printed the image from Paper Nest Dolls out and then fussy cut the parts to create a scene.  The pre-coloured sentiment is from Create with TLC.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added some shells to give more of a beachy feel to the card.

With Love At Christmas

I was chatting to my daughter for a while today so sat colouring images while talking to her.  I managed to turn this one into a card.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - One from top of wheel (Red) and two from bottom (Yellow & Green)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/colour-challenge-28thjuly-11th-august-2020
Try Stampin' on Tuesday - Sketch + Christmas in July
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-468.html
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2020/08/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-120.html
A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - August Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2020/08/abmttc-extra-challenge-august-anything.html

I have used two digital papers from Lozzy.  They actually started out with the same size pattern but I resized them for the pieces I needed and as the green piece was much smaller, the pattern ended up smaller.  I quite like the effect even if it wasn't what I had intended.

The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is a rubber or clear stamp (source unknown).  Colouring is with copic markers.

Sweet Summer

I have had a bit of time today in between committments to do some crafting and managed to start and finish this card:

I would like to enter:
Cheerful Sketches - Sketch
http://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/juli-challenge.html
The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge - Blue, Cream, Green plus leaves
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/tuesday-color/forum/topics/colour-challenge-14thjuly-27th-july-2020
CRAFT Challenge - Summer
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-565-summer.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/pennys-challenge-476.html

I have used two digital papers from PixelScrapper.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Peppercus Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added a green leafy ribbon.

I followed the (rotated) sketch at Cheerful Sketches:

I also used the colours and twist at The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge:

A Birthday Wish

Last year at a craft fair I bought alot of flowers and haven't used many of them.  These ones are a perfect match for the image.

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Friday Challenge - Female Birthday
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-friday-s-challenge-april-3-through-april-16-2020
Paperbabe Stamps - Birthdays
http://paperbabestamps.blogspot.com/2020/04/paperbabe-stamps-challenges-116-theme.html

I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  I added a strip of striped washi tape to the left of the card as well as some flowers and a butterfly to the right.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls and the sentiment is from Desert Diva.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Just Keeping Swimming

I was inspired by the picture at PINspiration.  The red bird and the water inspired this card:

I would like to enter:
Try Stamping On Tuesday - Sketch + Patterned Paper
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2020/03/challenge-451-ends-april-12th.html
PINspiration Challenge - Photo Inspiration
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/04/pinspirational-challenge-260-favs-of.html

I have used three papers from Kaisercraft Paper Pads.  The image is from Paper Nest Dolls.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some red and white twine.

I followed the sketch at Try Stamping On Tuesday.