Card "Happy Pumpkins" by Jackie - Ambassador

  Good Morning Mirtillamente fans!

I used the a stamp Happy Pumpkins from the  Nature collection and coloured with markers and pencils.  i luckily had a piece of very spooky DP!

You can use this digital stamp for a great Halloween card!

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

Challenges

1. Neglected Stuff Challenge  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must use old/neglected crafting stuff and identify what it is) - Anything Goes (had the BG paper for a few years)
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2525 - Anything Goes
3. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -Open, MF, RW MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, (#11)Always Anything Goes
4. Unicorn Challenge - Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW (no prize) - JUN - (#111) Not Square
5. A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - JUN 
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#255)
7. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
8. Halloween Crafts and Other Occasions (M, P1, E5) #27  June - Halloween and Other Occasions (Occasions - Birthday, Fruits and/or Vegetables, and the Great Outdoors)
9. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge (M, P2, must be Halloween) June - Anything Halloween

#333 ~ Critters @ Cut It Up

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

I used this fabulous Tattered Lace die,  dome top frame dies and some awesome Dp to create this card.The sentiment is embossed and cut.

Challenges

1. 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
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2525 - Anything Goes
3. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -  Open, MF, RW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), 
   MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, (#11)Always Anything Goes
4. Cardz 4 Guyz - Open, E3, T3, JFF - W1 of 2 -  (#375)  Checks or Plaids 
5. Unicorn Challenge - Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW (no prize) - JUN - (#111) Not Square
6. Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Open, JFF - W2 of 2 (#478) Kraft Paper
7. A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - JUN - (#2025-06)
8. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#255)
9. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
10. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
11. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

"Mr & Mrs"

 A wedding card today that is very simple but I love it!

I used a selection of dies and made the card base with embossed card to give that "Luxe" feel to it. Pearls complete.

Challenges

1. 2 Sisters On The Blog (M, P1, E10) - #97 - Wedding/wedding anniversary ***Challenges will resume in August 2025***
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
3. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
4. DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) - Jun - Anything Goes
5. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P2, E5) #6 Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Masculine
6. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #618 -  Use die cuts (W1 of 2)
7. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #702 - 703 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
8. Shopping Our Stash 2W, C13 - #550 - A Stitch In Time (real or faux stitching)  (week 1)
9. Neglected Stuff Challenge  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must use old/neglected crafting stuff and identify what it is) - Anything Goes ( had the card base card for about 7 years)
10. Crafty Calendar M,3E  June - Add a Sentiment

#332 ~ Masculine @ Cut It Up

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

I used a much loved Tim Holtz die, I imagine many of us have this one! I used DO and a mix of stamps to create a grungy BK and added a sentiment and buttons.

Challenges

1. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #618 -  Use die cuts (W1 of 2)
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #702 - 703 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
3. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #494 - Any Occasion (week 1)
4. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
5. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
6. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - May/Jun - #5 - Anything Goes + option: Masculine
7. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #96 - Boys/Men
8. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P2, E5) #6 Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Masculine
9. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #219 - Anything Goes +  No Patterned Paper
10. Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #108 - Masculine

Card , Catz by Jackie C

 Hello there Mirtillamente fans!

I used the a stamp Catz from the Crazy Paws collection and coloured with markers and pencils.  I created a card with cute papers, added a bow and a charm to complete. Isn't this such a  spooky image??

You can use this digital stamp for spooky Halloween cards!

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

Challenges

1. Crafty Gals Corner, M, 2 Wed, 3 E - Anything you think is adorable
2. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes #6 (W1 of 4)
3. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #702 - 703 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects May - #110 Not Square
5. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
6. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
7. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
8. FarmQuest Challenge (2W P14/P28, E3) - #71 - Dogs and/or cats
9. FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog  (2W, P28, E5) - #14 - Anything Food Goes 
10. Girlz Make Guyz Cards (M, P5 - Male related and always with themes) - #27 - Dogs and/or cats

"Just For You"

 A simple embossed and hand painted in metallic watercolours card today.

I used this divine Altenew folder and my CC paints to create this. The Dp is from my scrapbox.

Challenges

1. CAS on Friday – 2W, E1, must be CAS - No. 310 EMBOSSING (W2 of 2)
2. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 694 - ANYTHING GOES (W2 of 2)
3. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 302 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W2 of 2)
4. Simply Clean and Simple - M, 1st Fri, 3E, Must be CAS card design (clean and simple) - JUNE CLEAN & SIMPLE WITH OPTIONAL PRETTY PINKS (Ends 06/28)
5. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #251 Floral (W2 of 2) 
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #702 - 703 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
7. The Paper Funday, M, 6 E #77 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Embossing Heat or Dry
8. Sisterhood of Crafters, M, 2 Wed 3E - Flowers
9. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
10. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - #81 - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 

"Hello Summer"

 The 1st June already? Another month and another challenge at ~ Mirtillamente, do come and share your makes with us!

Summer is here and I have a bright and cheery card today. I use the fab stamp "Hello Summer" from the Svario collection at Mirtillamente and coloured it up with bright markers and pencils and used an equally bright paper to enhance.Gems complete.

Challenges

1. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes #5 (W4 of 4) 
2. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #617 - Add a Sentiment  (W2 of 2)
3. I Love Promarkers, 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #584 -  Anything goes or In the Pink  (W1 of 2)
4. Paper Shelter, W #640, 3E - Anything goes and optional twist enjoy the outdoors
5. Simon Says Stamp, W 5E - Anything Goes
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #700 - 701 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
7. Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #790 - 4 Legged Friends
8. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #337 - Hand colored image (W2 of 2) 

JUNE 2025 - ANYTHING GOES W/ OPTIONAL TWIST FOR THE GUYS

  Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is "For The Guys"

I used this sweet Meljens image and created a fun card for a chappie who loves dogs! papers, die cuts and a button complete.

Challenges

Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W1 of 2
     "D" is for Dogs

1. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes #5 (W4 of 4) 
2. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #617 - Add a Sentiment  (W2 of 2)
3. I Love Promarkers, 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #584 -  Anything goes or In the Pink  (W1 of 2)
4. Paper Shelter, W #640, 3E - Anything goes and optional twist enjoy the outdoors
5. Simon Says Stamp, W 5E - Anything Goes
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #700 - 701 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
7. Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #790 - 4 Legged Friends
8. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #337 - Hand colored image (W2 of 2)
9. Alphabet Challenge - Open, T3 - W1 of 2  "D" is for Dogs
10. Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#302) Always Anything Paper Craft Goes 

"Anything Goes"

 

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is  "Anything Goes" Everybody's favourite" Please enter your makes here.

I crafted a charming card base using green paper, then added a striking female die-cut, complemented by delicate flowers and a heartfelt sentiment to embellish the card.

Challenges

1. Crafty Gals Corner, M, 2 Wed, 3 E - Anything you think is adorable
2. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - M, 1st Wed, 3 E - anything goes
3. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #617 - Add a Sentiment  (W1 of 2)
4. Sisterhood of Crafters, M, 2 Wed 3E - Flowers
5. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #700 - 701 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
6. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #493 - Birthdays (week 1)
7. Conjurer of Dreams (M, P1 + P14 Reminder, E3) - May - Anything Goes 
8. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #319 - Anything Goes + option: No squares
9. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
10. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (M, P1, E5) #204 - Pretty Flowers*

Card "Om Mandala" by Jackie - Ambassador

  Hello Mirtillamente fans!

I used the a stamp Om Mandala from the Zen Collection and coloured with markers and pencils.  I made a fancy fold card in neutral colours.Peace and love sisters!

You can use this digital stamp for so many occasions, so versatile. 

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

Challenges

1. Crafty Gals Corner, M, 2 Wed, 3 E - Anything you think is adorable
2. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - M, 1st Wed, 3 E - anything goes
3. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #617 - Add a Sentiment  (W1 of 2)
4. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #700 - 701 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
5. Conjurer of Dreams (M, P1 + P14 Reminder, E3) - May - Anything Goes 
6. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
7. Love to Craft (2M - odd months, P1, E5 , no completely digital projects) #86 Anything Goes 
8. Morgan's ArtWorld Open Challenge (M, P1, E3, must follow blog) Always Anything Goes 
9. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #4 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors 
10. The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #88 - Always Anything Goes

"Birthday Wishes"

 A simple Cas card today, been in Cyprus for a 2 week break and missing the warmth and sun already!

I used a deep teal CS and and inlay die. I then cut the same die in yellow and green and pieced them in. I added gems for prettiness. Words in the same colour add to the Cas theme.

Challenges

1. Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, top picks dependent on # of entries  - (#4)Anything Goes
2. Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#301)
3.  Always Anything Paper Craft Goes 
4. Simply CAS  - Open, E3, UOE, T3, SW - MAY
5.  Anything Goes CAS + op. Flowers
6. Simply Create Too - Open, UE, T3 - MAY - (#209)
7.   Anything for a Woman
8. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
9. AAA Birthday Challenge (M, P1, Birthday Cards only) - #73 - Anything Birthday Goes *see below 
10. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #29 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
11. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (M, P1, E5) #204 - Pretty Flowers*
12. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #219 - Anything Goes +  No Patterned Paper
13. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #700 - 701 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

"Send me Flowers"

 

May I present my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is  "Send me Flowers"  Please enter your makes here.

I love using these bitty floral dies to create sweet cards, it makes me happy! I kept the rest of the card very simple and without a sentiment which I will add for the occasion when I send it.