Thanks

This month at Path Of Positivity, the theme is Furry or Feathery Friends.   The sponsor for the challenge is Oddball Art Company.

I have used an image from Oddball Art Company called Whimsical Animals Mr Sweets The Fox

I also used a digital paper, a sentiment from Paper Smooches, a piece of hessian ribbon and some pearls.  Colouring is with copic markers.

Thanks

I'm still working through my pre-printed images, sentiments and digital papers.  This card only uses a digital paper but still it helping decrease the pile.

I would like to enter:
Createful Heart Design - Anything Goes
http://createfulheartcards.blogspot.com/2019/12/hello-and-welcome-to-challenge-15.html
Try Stampin' or Not on Tuesday - Sketch + Thank You
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/2020/01/challenge-439.html


I have used a digital paper (source unknown).  The image is from Createful Heart Design and the sentiment is from Paper Smooches.  Colouring is with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I also used some purple pearlescent paper to die-cut one of the banners with a die from Spellbinders.

For You

I was originally going to attempt Pop Up Card 1 on the Butterfly Challenge tutorials but then when I saw Pop Up Card 2, I knew that's what I wanted to try.  I have also attempted all seven elements

I would like to enter:
Butterfly Challenge - Letter P
https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com/2019/11/132-spin-butterfly-wheel-with-p-for-pop.html

I have followed the tutorial for a Pop-Up Card which can be found here.

The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and the sentiment is from Paper Smooches.

I have used a scrapbook paper on the inside (the box piece is the reverse of the polka dot paper).  I used a paper from a paper pad by Kaisercraft for the front of the card.  I added various butterfly embellishments to the front and inside of the card.  I embellished the butterfly on the front of the card with three half pearls.  Colouring is with copic markers.

For You

I have a busy week ahead of me with work so I took the opportunity last evening to do some crafting.  Hopefully, I will fit some more in this week as I need a break from work sometimes!

I would like to enter:
The Outlawz Monday Challenge - Wing It (with sentiment)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/monday-greetings/forum/topics/monday-greetings-challenge-january-7th-through-20th-2019-wing-it

I used a paper from a Japanese paper pack.  The image is from Fred She Said and the sentiment is from Paper Smooches.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some organza ribbon.  Matting is pearlescent paper.

For You

The sun is shining for the second day in a row.  I got a bit of my outside chores done yesterday and should be able to do some more today. 

I managed to find three challenges all sponsored by Di's Digi Downloads that worked for this card:

I would like to enter:
Di's Digis - Fancy Folds
http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/08/fancy-folds-challenge.html
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2018/08/challenge-173-anything-goes.html
Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2018/09/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-396.html

I used a die set from Sissix to cut the silver cardstock and the pink glitter cardstock to create the base.  The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and is coloured with copic markers and Wink Of Stella.  I die-cut three flowers using a die from Marianne's Designs and added gemstones to the centres.  I also added a digital sentiment from Paper Smooches.

Lucky To Have You

I didn't think I was going to complete this card as I ran out of time last night.  However, I've woken up really early and can't get back to sleep (I was awake at 4.30am) and have managed to complete it!  I suppose that is the silver lining to waking up early!

I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
The Paper Shelter - Punches and/or Dies
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.nz/2017/08/challenge-305-punches-in-dies.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio.  The image is from The Paper Shelter and is coloured with copic markers.  The digital sentiment is from Paper Smooches.  I used dies from Spellbinders to die-cut the image and sentiment.  I also used a die-cut embellishment from Rosie's Studio.

Cup of Tea with a gift

Simple and Effective - Black and white with just a tad of red.  There is something elegant about that colour combination!

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Food or Drink
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/challenge-234-food-or-drink-1019214.html
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/tuesday-morning-sketches-272.html
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Black and White and one other (red)
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/black-white-and.html
The Outlawz Sunday Challenge - Cook or Stir (Stir)
http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/sunday-clean-and-simple/forum/topics/cas-challenge-october-19-2014


I have used a white card blank and added a strip of black across the centre.  The white grosgrain ribbon is from American Crafts.  The image is from Milk Coffee and is coloured with copic markers.  I used a white gel pen to go over the swirl in the part of the cup I coloured black.  I also added a sentiment from Paper Smooches and three black pearls.

Lucky To Have You

Such a joyful looking bunny.....

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Digi Darla - Feeling Lucky
http://digidarlas.blogspot.co.nz/2014/03/digi-darlas-104-feeling-lucky.html
Glitter n Sparkle - add a sentiment
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/03/challenge-74.html

I have used a paper from a paper pad by MME for the background.  The yellow piece is the reverse of the main piece!  I matted using both brown cardstock (Rosie's Studio) and green cardstock (brand unknown).  The image is from Digi Darla and coloured using copic markers.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches.  I have added some brown pearls from Sullivans.

For You

I have made a couple of non-Christmas cards today.  This is the first of them:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
From The Heart Sketches - Sketch 045
http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2013/12/02/i-heart-sketches-sketch045/

I have used papers from two different paper pads.  The yellow one is from MME and the blue one is from Provo Craft.  The image is from From The Heart Stamps and coloured with copic markers.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches.  Die-cutting is using Spellbinder dies.  I have also added a pearl as an embellishment.

Thanks

I am a Guest DT over at Simply Create Too for their current challenge:
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/challenge-50-give-thanks.html
This is the card I created for that challenge:

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
Seems A Little Sketchy - Sketch
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2013/10/sketch-51-bugaboo-and-qkr-stampede.html
Card Makin Mamas - Give Thanks
http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/cmm76-thankful-tidings.html
Penny's Paper - Lots of Layers
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/11/welcome-to-pennys-challenge-152.html
Robyn's Fetish - Thanksgiving
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/challenge-184-thanksgiving-1132013.html

I have used some papers from a Kaisercraft paper pad matted with orange cardstock to create the background.  The lovely typewriter image is from Diane's Digital Designs and I added a sentiment from Paper Smooches to the typing paper!  The orange grosgrain ribbon is from American Crafts.  The pennant is a Spellbinders die and the flower is a Marianne's die - both of these have been cut from craft felt.  I also embellished them with some small pearls.

Hello Sunshine

There is a new challenge that I decided I would have a go at this time.  You can find it here:
Ike's World - Tic Tac Toe (Flowers, Doily, Die)
http://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/the-1st-ikesworld-challenge.html
I am also entering this card into these challenges:
Incy Wincy Designs - Sketch
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/its-sketch-time.html
De Creatieve Zebra - Anything Goes
http://decreatievezebra.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/maandchallenge-1-september-alles-mag.html

I have a real love of sketches - and this one from Incy Wincy Designs was fun to play with.

I have used half of a rectangular doily to cover the front of the card - couldn't believe it was the perfect fit for the front!  The image is the one supplied at the Ike's World challenge above and is called Fashionista.  I have used several dies for this card - a rectangular one to cut out the image, a border one which I also embossed and a beaded circle die which I embossed.  All three dies are from Spellbinders.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers in pinks and reds.  Forgot to write down the colours before I put them back in the box!  The flowers are die-cut with a Marianne's die from red scrap paper.   The sentiment is from Paper Smooches and cut using another Spellbinders die - this time a pennant die.  I added some dots around some of the edges of the pennant to make it stand out a bit more.

Cowbee Greetings

You are going to want to go and visit Creative Bug on the Loose today because a new Bug has been born.  Naomi is sharing with the world her newest release:

Cowbee Greetings

This week I'd like you to meet Cowbee.  Here he is all coloured up:

For this card, I have used a background paper from Create with TLC.  I overlaid this with a honeycomb frame die from Cheery Lynn Designs.  I have coloured Cowbee using copic markers and added Stickles - Yellow to the wings.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches and cut using a pennant die from Spellbinders.  I have added some pearls and a wooden bee as embellishments.


To learn about who he is and also find out how you could bin a copy of this BEEautiful bug, make sure you head on over to Creative Bug on the Loose and follow the directions that have been laid out.  Entering to win is super simple.  You don't want to miss out on this exciting opportunity so head on over now. 
 

I've caught the bug,

have you?

Cupcake - For You

A card to make me feel hungry!

The card is for the following challenges:
Robyn's Fetish - Food or Drink
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/challenge-152-food-or-drink-3242013.html
Sentimental Sundays - sentiment + stitching
http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/challenge-147-stitching.html
Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Sketch
http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/challenge-149-sjoukjes-sketch.html

I am also adding this card to the following gallery:
Limited Runs - Customer Gallery
http://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.co.nz/p/customer-gallery.html


This is another card using up some of my offcuts from other card.  The purple is a metallic paper.  The image is from Limited Runs and the sentiment from Paper Smooches.  Colouring of the image is with copic markers and the stitching is with a Distress Marker.

Limited Runs Dog

A love letter:

This card is for the following challenges:
Seems a Little Sketchy - Sketch 31
http://seemsalittlesketchy.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/sketch-31-bugaboo-eureka-stamps.html
CRAFT Challenge - Valentines or Love
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/challenge-191-24th-of-january.html
PINspirational challenge - Photo Inspiration Dog
http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/pinspirational-challenge-41.html

I have used some background paper from my stash - actually this piece had fallen onto the floor.  When I picked it up, I decided to use it for this card rather than put it back away!  The image is from Limited Runs and is called Little Puppy Love.  I have coloured with copic markers.  I have used Spellbinders dies for the die-cutting.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches.  I have also added three little red heart rhinestones.

Wintry Thank You

A wintry Thank You card:

This card is for the challenge at Pikes Playground:
http://dustinpike.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/pikes-playground-challenge-time.html

The card uses some cardstock from a paper pad that I bought recently.  The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios, coloured with copic markers and kindy glitz.  I added a sentiment from Paper Smooches to his sign.

The brads that I have used come from my stash.  Not sure why I bought them in the first place but they were just right for the feel of this card.

A shiny present for you

This card was a bit hard to photograph with all the shininess in it - the flash reflected back at me!

The card is for the challenge at A Day for Daisies:
http://www.adayfordaisies.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/adfd-january-club-kit-hop-challenge-61.html

This has also been an exercise in using up some of my older stash.  Both the card blank and shiny green cardstock are from a cardmaking kit I bought at a craft fair about 3 years ago!  The gold peel-off stickers I have also had for about that long!

The image is from A Day for Daisies and the sentiment from Paper Smooches.  I have also added a green wooden button to the end of the banner and some sparkly rhinestones in the top right hand corner (flash has bounced off them too!).

Playing in the Sand

A nice bright summery card.  We are in the middle of summer here in New Zealand and sometimes I just feel like creating a card to reflect that.  This one is bright and summery:

This card is for the challenges at:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.co.nz/
Whoopsi Daisy - Die-Cuts & Punches
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.nz/2013/01/die-cuts-and-punches.html


You might have to scroll down to find the post for Sweet Sketch Wednesday as I couldn't find a link direct to the post - only to the blog.  Not sure what I did wrong but the sketch that the card is based on is this one:

I have used some papers from a paper pad by Kate Knight to form the main background.  The orange matting is from a scrap paper pack that I have been using alot recently - after it sat in my stash for more than two years!  The purple is also some from my stash - think it has been there even longer than the orange!  I added some glitter ribbon from American Crafts to the sketch to tie in the other background colour.

The image that I have used comes from Whoopsi Daisy.  I have had this image for a while but I think this may be the first time that I have used it.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches.

Plaid Thanks

I have used most of my Thank You cards that I had in stock so time to make another one!

This card is for the challenges at:
A Day for Daisies - Plaid
http://www.adayfordaisies.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/new-release-122112-holiday-fashion.html
Jellypark Friends - Tag It
http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/new-challenge-tag-it.html

I have used a paper from my stash.  The tag has been die-cut using a Sissix Tag Die.  The image is the current freebie from A Day for Daisies.  The sentiment is from Paper Smooches.  The die-cut used on the image is a Lattice Rectangle from Spellbinders.  I have embellished the card with some grosgrain ribbon and a pearl.

You're a Hoot

The challenge at Designed 2 Delight can be found here:
http://designed2delight.com/blog/2012/09/september-images-are-here/

This is my take on this challenge:

I have used a background paper from Create with TLC.  The image is the supplied one from Designed 2 Delight which I have coloured up using copic markers.  The sentiment is one from Paper Smooches.

The matting papers are from a scrap pack.  I have added some yellow rhinestones for a bit of bling.

A colour challenge at Play Date Cafe

In the process of reading through Julie's celebrations on her blog, I found a link to this challenge:
http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/play-date-cafe-design-team-call.html

I just loved the look of the colours that she chose for this challenge:

The colours have to be the main focus of the challenge but I can add other colours in as accents provided they are neutrals.

I have used the following:
Image from Paper Smooches - Berry Image
Sentiment also from Paper Smooches - Berry Sentiment
Scrapbook papers from my stash
Grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts
Copic Markers - R59 an B39 and B02
Spellbinders Large Circle Dies