Dorothy Cocktail

 I love Summer, cocktails, warmth on my back and longggggg days! Bliss!

I used the wonderful "Dorothy Cocktail" from the Le Gine range. 

You can find this wonderful Digital Stamp in the Mirtillamente Craft Shop.

She is coloured with markers and pencils then mounted onto pretty Dp's with an added Bow and gems.

Challenges

1. I Love Promarkers and Other Mediums 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #610 TBD
2. Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges (M, 1st Fri) JUL SUMMER BUZZ OR ANYTHING GOES
3. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #349 - 2 or more patterned papers 
4. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 718 - ANYTHING GOES  (W2 of  2)
5. Seize The Birthday 2W, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 3E, C5  #331 Option: Square Card and Non- White Base (W1 of 2)
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #762 - 763 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
7. AAA Birthday Challenge (M, P1, Birthday Cards only) - #87 - For Girls *see below  
8. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
9. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes  
10. First Cup Challenges  (M, P2, E5) - (Must be coffee, tea or other drink related Projects) - Always Anything Goes

#361 Emboss It (dry or heat)

 

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Emboss It (dry or heat)" Please enter your makes here.

I used a fabulous Altenew folder on white textured CS. I matt and layered the frame shape and off set it. I add the sentiment to complete.

Challenges

1. CAS on Friday – 2W, E1, must be CAS - No. 330   FLOWERS  (W1 of 2) 
2. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 718 - ANYTHING GOES  (W2 of  2)
3. Simply Clean and Simple - M, 1st Fri, 3E, Must be CAS card design (clean and simple) - JUL CAS Anything Goes with Optional Theme Birthday
4. Seize The Birthday 2W, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 3E, C5  #331 Option: Square Card and Non- White Base (W1 of 2)
5. Sisterhood of Crafters, M, 2 Wed 3E - Flowers
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #762 - 763 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
7. Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects June - #122  - No Design Paper
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. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
10. AAA Birthday Challenge (M, P1, Birthday Cards only) - #87 - For Girls *see below  

Card "Cocktails" by Jackie - Ambassador

 This is my inspiration post and I loved making it as sipping cocktails is a favourite pastime!

I used the wonderful Cocktails from the Eat & Drink range. 

You can find this fab Digital Stamp in the Mirtillamente Craft Shop.

I coloured with markers and pencils then using the colours for inspiration I matt and layered using a pretty die set. I then added a bow.

Challenges

 

 

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. AAA Birthday Challenge (M, P1, Birthday Cards only) - #87 - For Girls
3. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes
5. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
6. Creative Moments (M, P15, 3E) - #283 - Pastels or brights (BRIGHTS)
7. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #18 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (used paper and scissors)
8.  The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1) July -Anything Summer Goes 
9. 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
10. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2627 - Anything Goes

#360 Make Your Own Background

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Make Your Own Background" Please enter your makes here. Also, why not follow us and be in with the chance of a prize?

When we reach 1000 followers we'll have a random drawing from all of the entries for the challenge in which the magic number was reached and reward the lucky drawing winner with a box full of crafty goodness.

I used a gorgeous embossing folder then swept with a gold wax in part then added tiny gems to create the BG. I added a flower and sentiment to complete.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. AAA Birthday Challenge (M, P1, Birthday Cards only) - #87 - For Girls
3. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
4. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - May/Jun - Anything Goes + option: Anniversary or birthday
5. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes
6. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
7. Creative Moments (M, P15, 3E) - #283 - Pastels or brights (BRIGHTS)
8. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #109 - Birthday
9. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P3, E5) - #6 - Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Masculine  (runs till July 20)
10. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #42 - Anything Flowers Goes

ANYTHING GOES w/ OPTIONAL TWIST ANY HOLIDAY @613 Avenue Create

 

  Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is~  ANY HOLIDAY (create something featuring any holiday)

Please share with us HERE 

I decided to make an headstart on Christmas and made this cute snowglobe card.

Challenges

1.  Little Red Wagon, W, #865 - Somethig you can see through (acetate for globe)
2. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes #7 (W1 of 4)
3. The Card Concept -  M, #228a Summer By the Sea or 228b  Christmas in July*
4. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #758 - 759 Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
5. Allsorts  2W,5E  - #853 -  Stencils or Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
6. Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers M, C10  #276 - X is for Xmas in July
7. Festive Friday - 2W, E3, C3 - No. 213 - WORLD EMOJI DAY* Incorporate 3 of the Items from Inspo List (W1 of 2)(red, circle, face, fun sentiemnt)
8. C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #783 Christmas (W2 of 2) 
9. Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF,  top picks dependent on # of entries  - (#17)paper & scissors used
10. FarmQuest Country Christmas - Open, MU Farm/Country, E5, JFF - (#33)Always Anything Outdoor Goes Country Christmas

"Victoria Summer Hat"

 

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!! Please share your creativity here .

I made this oh so cute card using the fab "Victoria Summer Hat" image from the awesome Mirtillamente store which is bursting with creativity, I coloured her up with markers and pencils. Framed her with a die set then used seaside papers to enhance her, A sweet sentiment finishes this cute card.

Challenges

1. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #280 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
2. Allsorts  2W,5E  - #852 -  Bees, Blooms and/or Birds or Anything Goes (W2 of 2) 
3. Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #7 - Anything Goes (W1 of 4) 
4. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 716 - ANYTHING GOES  (W2 of  2)
5. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 325  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES   (W2 of 2) 
6. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite Color Combo (2+ Colors) and Why (W2 of 2) (blue & orange POP)
7. Creative Knockouts 2W,2E,C8  #574- Summer Fun (W2 of 2)  
8. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes #6 (W4 of 4) 
9. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #640 - Something beginning with a B (W1 of 2)Beach huts, blue, bows)
10. I Love Promarkers and Other Mediums 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #610 - Plus a button (W1 of 2)

Card "AUTUMN WITCH HAT" by Jackie - Ambassador

Hello there and hoping I find you warm and in sunshine. It's never too early to prepare cards for the "Halloween" season and I have made a good start on mine.

 

I used the wonderful digital stamp  "AUTUMN WITCH HAT" from the Svario collection. It's coloured with markers and pencils the I added colour coordinating Dp's to make the card base. A bow, sentiment and pearls finish my card.

 

Challenges

1. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #39 Anything Goes
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
3. Crafting from the Art Challenge (M, P18, E3)  Always Anything Goes  
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes  
5. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
6. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #137 Birthday
7. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #640 - Something beginning with a B (book, bow, blue)
8. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge (M, P2, must be Halloween) June - Anything Halloween 
9. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (M, P25 - must use patterned papers and no digital work) - Always Anything Goes 
10. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #349 - 2 or more patterned papers (W2 of 2) TBA

#359 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 die cut my own shaped card.I used this super fun doggie die with embossed card, a sentiment and bow.

Challenges

1. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #39 Anything Goes
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
3. Crafting from the Art Challenge (M, P18, E3)  Always Anything Goes  
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes  
5. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
6. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #137 Birthday
7. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #640 - Something beginning with a B(bow, birthday, blue, bow wow)
8.  Little Red Wagon, W, #863 - Animals /Critters
9. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #758 - 759 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
10. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes

#358 One for the Boys (or man/men)

 

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "One for the Boys (or man/men)" Please enter your makes here.

I adore this fabulous nautical Spellbinders set and utilised it to make a retirement card for my husbands ex colleague and friend who also retired recently.

I found some ombre CS and frame cut a BG.The rest is just the dies, a sentiment and a button.

Challenges

1. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #39 Anything Goes
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
3. Crafting from the Art Challenge (M, P18, E3)  Always Anything Goes  
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes  
5. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
6.  Little Red Wagon, W, #862 - Outdoors 
7. Simon Says Stamp, W 5E, - Add a Sentiment
8. The Card Concept -  M, #228a Summer By the Sea 
9. The Male Room, M, 1st W, must be for a male - #211 - Outdoors
10. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #756 - 757 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

Card "Charlie Birthday" by Jackie - Ambassador

  Good Morning friends. here's hoping Summer has found you and you are enjoying sunshine and longer days..... This is my inspiration post and I loved making her as she is just so cheerful and happy!!

I used the wonderful Charlie Birthday from the le Pine range, She is coloured with markers and pencils then mounted onto pretty Dp's with an added flower and gems. Isn't she a sweetie??

Challenges

1. Krafty Chicks W  #823 - Birthday 
2. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #137 Birthday
3. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #39 Anything Goes
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 - Anything Goes + option: Anniversary or birthday
7. Crafting from the Art Challenge (M, P18, E3)  Always Anything Goes  
8. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes  
9. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
10. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #756 - 757 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

ANYTHING GOES w/ OPTIONAL TWIST CRAFT OR HOBBY @613Avenue Create

   Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is~  CRAFT OR HOBBY (create something featuring your favorite pastime)

Please share with us HERE 

I make very bad pottery in a sweet group I belong to. My skills are limited but the group is delightful! I made this for my fellow group mate and very good friend Leslie. (She is an awesome potter) I think she liked it.

Challenges

1. Krafty Chicks W  #823 - Birthday 
2. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #137 Birthday
3. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #39 Anything Goes
4. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #754 - 755 Anything Goes
5. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
6. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
7. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - May/Jun - Anything Goes + option: Anniversary or birthday
8. Crafting from the Art Challenge (M, P18, E3)  Always Anything Goes  
9. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes  
10. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes

"Georgia Witch"

    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!! Please share your creativity here .

I made this spooky card using the fab "Georgia Witch" image from the awesome Mirtillamente store which is bursting with creativity, I coloured her up with markers and pencils. I covered an aperture card with "spooky" paper from my stash. Than I added a big bow and gem to finish. Cool huh?

Challenges

1. Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W2 of 2 (#850) Anything Goes 
2. Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, JFF - W2 of 2 (#714)  Anything Goes
3. Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#323)  Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
4. Simon Says Stamp -  Open, E5, RW - Anything Goes
5. Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) 
6. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes #6 (W1 of 4)