Life is better when you're happy

An embossed and hand painted with metallic watercolours card today.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
2. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Always Anything Goes
3. Dragonfly Dreams (M, 1st Sunday) - Nov - Feminine
4. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #726 - 727 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
5. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #9  Anything in (or from) a Garden
6. TIME OUT Challenges 2W #302 - Pick Two: Emboss, Movie, Nature, Corner, White, Sparkle  (W1 of 2) (Emboss & Sparkle)
7. Little Red Wagon, W, #834 - Lets Fly
8. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #35 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board 

9. Anything Goes with a Twist of CARD OF THANKS (11/25) @ Can You Handle the Pressure

10. Triple B (M, P3, E3, Must be Birds, Butterflies, Blooms) - November - Anything with Birds, Blooms and/or Butterflies 

Deer

 A simple Christmas card today featuring my all time favourite animal, the deer. I also used a die I thought would be simple, i was wrong!It took a while to figure out how to stack them etc!

Challenges

1. Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge  (M, 5E, First Mon, must have sentiment + theme) - #331 - Glitter and/or Christmas + a Sentiment
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
3. Christmas Crafts All Year Round (M, P1) - Run Run Rudolph
4. Crafts from the Fairy Den (M, 18th, E3) Always Anything Goes 
5. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
6. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Always Anything Goes
7. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #102 - Christmas/Winter
   
8. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Critters
9. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P3, E5) #11 Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Christmas
10. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #65 - Anything Christmas Goes

#343 ~ Your Favorite Color

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is " Your Favorite Color" Please enter your makes here.

I  embossed using my all time fave colour~ aqua/turquoise. It always cheers me up, so bright and happy! I love to craft with it and wear it, my craft room is duck egg blue! Simple white leaf die cuts, a sentiment and pearls complete this card.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#11-2025) Anything Goes
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #722 - 723 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
3. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #324 - Anything Goes + option: Christmas
4. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #10 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (used both)
5. Just Us Girls  W, E3   #800 - Anything Goes
6. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - M, 1st Wed, 3 E - anything goes
7.  Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #505 - Diecuts and/or Stencils (week 1)
8. A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must Use at least one die cut using a machine, not a pre-fabricated) - Anything Goes
9. Dragonfly Dreams (M, 1st Sunday) - Nov - Feminine
10. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #265 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

Card '"Lea" by Jackie C - Ambassador

May I share this card with you today?

I used the pretty Lea from the Le Olivie collection to be seasonal, I love it. 

After colouring with markers and pencils, I fussy cut her and made an arched BG in a great night paper to show her off! A die cut street lamp and flower enhance this fabulous woman!

Do take a look at the All New Mirtillamente Craft Online Store. You will be blown away by all there is to see there!

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#11-2025) Anything Goes
2. C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #767  Christmas (W2 of 2) 
3. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #131 Christmas/Winter
4. The Paper Funday, M, 6 E #82 - Anything Goes/Optional Merry and Bright (No Dec. Challenge --back Jan. 7)
5. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #722 - 723 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
6. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #324 - Anything Goes + option: Christmas
7. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #65 - Anything Christmas Goes
8. Moving along with the Times (M, P1, 3E) #183  November - Winter Wonderland
9. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #10 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (used both)
10. Sparkles Forum Christmas (M, P1, Christmas) #178 - Festive Wear

Once Upon a Christmas

 A fun fold card today! Not sure what this fold is called, saw it somewhere and loved it. It's not too difficult to do and the pics explain most of what you need to do. basically diagonally cut the front of a 6 square card, cover with papers, make, I think a 4 square card and again add paper, die cuts and a sentiment and the jobs a good'un!

The deer are from Tattered Lace ( I adore deer), JND die cut flowers and paper Boutique sentiment. Paper is Craft Sensations.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#11-2025)
       Anything Goes

2. Creative Creases #109 – November 7 till December 4th

3. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite Critter and Why (W2 of 2) (just so evocative of winter)

4. C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #767  Christmas (W2 of 2) 

5. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #131 Christmas/Winter

6. The Paper Funday, M, 6 E #82 - Anything Goes/Optional Merry and Bright (No Dec. Challenge --back Jan. 7)

7. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #722 - 723 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

8. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #324 - Anything Goes + option: Christmas

9. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes

10. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Always Anything Goes

NOVEMBER 2025 - ANYTHING GOES W/ OPTIONAL TWIST THANK YOU!

  Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is ~ "Thank You"

I created this card using a super die set from Spellbinders. I cut in white and gold and used a burgundy BG to give a seasonal feel. A sentiment completes.

Challenges

1. Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#791 - Week 4)

   Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #722 - 723 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #264 - Anything Goes
4. Allsorts  2W,5E  - #835 - Autumn Colours  or  Anything Goes (W2 of2) 
5. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 311 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W1 of 2) 
6. Gem of a Challenge - Open, E4,UOE, T3, RW/SW - W4 of 4 (#11) 
       Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge
7. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#11-2025)

       Anything Goes
8. Crafts Galore Encore - Open, E3, T3, RW - (#141)Anything Goes
9. Polkadoodles - Open, E4,UOE, RW,T3, M Week 1 of 4 (#12) - November Always Anything Goes

"Leyna Christmas"

WHAAAAAT November already! That's my 2025 almost gone already!? I am well ahead in the Christmas card stakes thanks to being an Ambassador for the lovely Eve at Mirtillamente, thank you darlin!

Another month and another challenge at ~ Mirtillamente, do come and share your makes with us! we love to see them all. And best of all, it's always Anything Goes. Everyone's favourite!!

I coloured Leyna Christmas with markers and pencils and fussy cut her. I made a card base on a slimline card using sweet papers and a border die.

Challenges

1. Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – OCT No. 234 - ANYTHING GOES (Ends 11/05) 
2. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #504 - Any Occasion (week 1)
3. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #194 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 1)
4. Rudolph Day Challenge -  Open, MF, OE10, JFF, Top3 will get GDT invite, 

   please comment on at least 2 other entries. Closes end of month

   Always Anything (Christmas) Goes   
5. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -Open, MF, RW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, (#14)

   Always Anything Goes 
6. Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 - (#791 - Week 4)

   Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes

#342 ~ Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Thankful, Grateful, Blessed" Please enter your makes here.

I used a BG die cut onto a lilac card. I added these sweet floral die cuts in two shades and a sentiment also two die cuts. so, five in all! Gems complete this simple card for a friend who has gone that extra mile for me, so thankful.

Challenges 

1. The Paper Funday, M, 6 E #80 - Anything Goes/Optional of Cute or Creepy
2. D.L.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
3. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Anything Goes
4. Krafty Chicks W  #792 - Anything Goes
5. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #722 - 723 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2543 - Anything Goes
7. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #264 - Anything Goes
8. Penny's Paper Crafty - Open, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#608)
   Always Anything Goes

Card "Christmas Dragon" by Jackie - Ambassador

  Hello there Mirtillamente fans!

I used the stamp "Christmas Dragon"  and coloured it with markers and pencils. I matt and layered onto pretty papers.A paper bow completes.

You can use this digital stamp to make very cute and super fun Christmas cards!

You can find this digital stamp and many more in the Mirtillamente Craft Shop.

Challenges

1. 52 Christmas Card Throwdown W,C11, Cards Only, must be Christmas. Quick Card*
2. Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus,  October - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
3. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #720 - 721 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – OCT No. 234 - ANYTHING GOES 
5. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #31  Anything Goes 
6. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #624 - Things With Wings (1 of 2)
7. The Paper Funday, M, 6 E #80 - Anything Goes/Optional of Cute or Creepy
8. Freshly Made Sketches,W, E 3, Sketch/Clean Lines #709 - Sketch* 
   
9. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #504 - Any Occasion (week 1)
10. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #194Anything Christmas Goes  (week 1)

Hot Dog!

 Good morning! Hope its a good one wherever you may be!

Recently I was a Best Culinary Creation  at FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges. Lucky me! I was delighted to accept being a GD for this months challenge and hope you will join in too here.

My food item is a hot dog quickly stolen by a little Daschund, she is my little Polly to a T! She is no longer with us but still thought of fondly after almost 30 years, she was such a character, and food thief!!

 Remember that lots of project formats are accepted. Also the food can be raw form, packaged form or how the food is processed/served. Such as an apple, applesauce in a jar, or apple pie, a caramel apple, slices of apple on a plate or bowl, etc. 

I found these images on a FB AI generating group, I am grateful!

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #720 - 721 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
3. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
4. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Always Anything Goes
5. Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus,  October - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
6. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 310 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W2 of 2) 
7. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
8. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #720 - 721 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

Leaves

 A special card for a special friend turning 60!

I used this awesome embossing folder by Spellbinder and painted the leaves in a mixture of metallic watercolour paints by Crafters Companion. A Craftwork Cards sentiment and pearls completes the card.

Challenges

1. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #346 - Add pearls or gems or both (W1 of 2) 
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
3. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #720 - 721 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 702 - ANYTHING GOES WITH WET OR DRESS EMBOSSING  
5. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #130 Autumn/Halloween
6. Sisterhood of Crafters, M, 2 Wed 3E - Fall
7. The Card Concept -  M, #220 - Autumn Days*
8. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #347 - Autumn Colours (W1 of 2) 
9. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Oct/Nov - Anything Goes + option: Autumn Splendor
10. Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #112 - Pumpkins and/or Autumn Leaves

Peach

 

A funfold today. Not sure what these are called, it's a side piece with a panel attached in the form of a label die cut.Grey, peach and white is my colour palette here.I embossed a sheet of peach card and added sweet flowers onto the label die cut.

Challenges

1. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #346 - Add pearls or gems or both (W1 of 2) 
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
3. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #720 - 721 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 702 - ANYTHING GOES WITH WET OR DRESS EMBOSSING  (W2 of  2)
5. Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - OCT  No. 108 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD
6. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #31  Anything Goes 
7. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #8  Anything in (or from) a Garden
8. The Paper Funday, M, 6 E #80 - Anything Goes/Optional of Cute or Creepy
9. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Anything Goes
10. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2541 - Anything Goes