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

#341 ~ Add Embellishments @Cut It Up

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

I used and embossed Bg, 3 wreath die cuts, a die cut sentiment and pretty gems to finish 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. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
5. Crafts from the Fairy Den (M, 18th, E3) 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) - Always Anything Goes
8. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Anything Goes
9. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #224 - Anything Goes +  Things with Wings
10. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #8  Anything in (or from) a Garden

With Love

A very simple card today featuring an embossed leaf Bg and simple white die cut leaves. A sentiment completes.

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. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Sep/Oct - Anything Goes + option: Trees and/or Leaves
4. Can You Handle The Pressure? - 2W (2nd, 4th Sat), 3E, must use embossing folder -  Anything Embossing Goes with a twist of Fall Harvest / Anything Fall (W1 of 2) 
5. Simply Clean and Simple - M, 1st Fri, 3E, Must be CAS card design (clean and simple) - OCT  ANYTHING GOES WITH OPTIONAL THEME PUMPKINS  (Ends 11/28)
6.  I Spy with My Little Eye, M, 3rd Week, E 5 #309 - CAS
7. Gem of a Challenge - Open, E4,UOE, T3, RW/SW - W4 of 4 (#10) 
   
   
8. Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 (#702)  Anything Goes Optional: Wet or Dry Embossing

   
   
9. Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#309)  Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
10. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Anything Goes

 

Card "Christmas Sweets" by Jackie - Ambassador

 Hi Mirtillamente fans!

I used the a stamp Christmas Sweets from the Eat and Drink Collection and coloured it with markers and pencils. I matt and layered onto an embossed piece that I have water coloured with metallic paint.I love the vibe here!

You can use this digital stamp to make wonderful Christmas cards cards! It's never too early to make a start!

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

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. Krafty Chicks W  #789 - Christmas
4. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #193 - Anything Christmas Goes
5. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Sep/Oct - Anything Goes + option: Trees and/or Leaves
6. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
7. First Cup Challenges  (M, P2, E5) - (Must be coffee, tea or other drink related Projects) - Anything Goes
8. The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up (M, P1, E3, Christmas cards) #127 - Anything Christmas Goes with the option of Snowfall
9. Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge (W, Christmas only) - #145 - Anything Goes Christmas
10. FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog  (2W, P28, E5) - #14 - Anything Food Goes 
11. FarmQuest Home Challenge Blog (M, P2, E5) - #2 - Anything Home Related Goes 

OCTOBER 2025 - ANYTHING GOES W/ OPTIONAL TWIST THINK PINK

 

 Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is"Think Pink" This theme is very, very close to my heart, just a few inches away in actuality! A Mammogram has given me an extra 22 years of life. In that time I saw my girls grow up into fine, hard working women and mothers. I saw my 2 beloved grandchildren come into the world and make us all so happy.I have had 22 years more  with my darling Bry. All the treatment and surgery was worth it. I am blessed and lucky, not everyone is. So, take a little time out of your day, check them! Have the mammograms, it's all worth it!

I made this pink card for someone having a tough time.Simple pink die cut flowers, a pair of frame die cuts and a sentiment make this sweet card. 

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #718 - 719 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
2. Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, paper & scissors
3. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #6  Anything in (or from) a Garden
4. Simon Says Stamp, W 5E,5 - Think Pink
5. Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#309 Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
6. Let's Craft And Create - Open, MF and Comment, E3, SW - (#223) Theme: Anything Goes

    Optional: Lots of Layers
7. As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 

   Square or not?  ... and why(I had this card blank which seemed a perfect colour for my design)
8. Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - October - (#31)

   Always Anything Goes - closes Oct 30th
9. Ellibelle's Garden Party  3 selected entries will be

   featured the following month, E5, OEU September - (#7)Anything in or from a Garden - closes Oct 6th