"Silent Night"

 

I saw this style of card at a craft show a couple of years ago and put it in the brain back burner to attempt at home. Here is the result!

I embossed rich cream card with a poinsettia folder by Spellbinder. I die cut 2 ovals, added die cut holly and poinsettias, added pearls and a Crafters Companion sentiment. Love it!!

Challenges

1. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #620 - Christmas in July (W1 of 2)
2. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #63 - Anything Christmas Goes
3. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #6 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors
4. Sparkles Forum Christmas (M, P1, Christmas) #174 - Sparkle & Bling
5. The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up (M, P1, E3, Christmas cards) #124 - Anything Goes with option of : Anything Christmas
6. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
7. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #706 - 707 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
8. Christmas Crafts All Year Round (M, P1) - Jul - Blue Christmas
9. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #497 - Christmas (week 1)
10. Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects July - #111 Christmas in July

 

Card "Camille " by Jackie - Ambassador

 Hello there!

I used the a very sweet stamp Camille from the Le Pine collection and coloured her up with markers and pencils.  I created a slimline card with cute papers, then added gems and a sentiment to complete. She is sooooooooo darling!

You can use this digital stamp for so may occasions.

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

Until next time,

Jackie xx

 Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #706 - 707 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
3. Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 (#69  Anything Goes   Optional: Just Anything Goes
4. Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus,  July - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Birthday
5. Cutie Pie Challenge (M, 2nd Mon, must be cute) - #201 - Cute
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2527
7.  Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W2 of 3 - (#340) 
       Anything Goes
8. Make My Monday - Open, T3 - W2 of 2 - (#255) 

       Summer Fun
9. Neglected Stuff Challenge - Open,  RW, E3, UOE (1st Monday) 
   

       Anything Goes Challenge using at least 1 Old/Neglected Craft Element (the card base and gems are several years old)

#334 ~ Christmas in July @ Cut It Up

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Christmas in July" Perfect to make an early start! Please enter your makes here.

I used these fab birdie dies and a pre laser cut card base. A sentiment and gems complete.

Challenges

1. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #620 - Christmas in July (W1 of 2)
2. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #63 - Anything Christmas Goes
3. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #6 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors
4. Sparkles Forum Christmas (M, P1, Christmas) #174 - Sparkle & Bling
5. The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up (M, P1, E3, Christmas cards) #124 - Anything Goes with option of : Anything Christmas
6. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
7. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #706 - 707 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
8. Christmas Crafts All Year Round (M, P1) - Jul - Blue Christmas
9. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
10. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #98 - Christmas in July

Lemons

 I have wanted to try this trellis work for a while. So glad I did as t has made a fab and fresh summery card.

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. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
3. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  July -Anything Summer Goes 
4. Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 (#69  Anything Goes   Optional: Just Anything Goes
5. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #340 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2) 
6. Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) - #255 - Summer Fun (W2 of 2) 
7. Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus,  July - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Birthday
8. Unicorn Challenge - Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW (no prize) - FEB - (#107) 
       Dots and/or Stripes
9. Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - JULY  No. 105 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (08/07)
10. Just Us Girls  W, E3   #782 - Die Week: Summer Things

JULY 2025 - ANYTHING GOES W/ OPTIONAL TWIST ANY HOLIDAY

  Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is "Any Holiday" Here in the UK we use the term holiday in the same way others may refer to a vacation, so I made a "holiday" card.

I used suitable Dp, a wave, a sentiment  and whale die cuts to create this fun card.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
3. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - May/Jun - #5 - Anything Goes + option: Masculine
4. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #320 - Anything Goes + option: Masculine
5. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
6. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
7. Creative Crafting Uncles (M, P15, E3, masculine) - #66 - Summer
8. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
9. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  July -Anything Summer Goes 
10. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (M, P1, E5) #206 - Seashell Cookies*

"Merry Christmas"

 Christmas in JULY!!!! Great idea. I work ahead and make Christmas cards every month, then I am not overwhelmed in November.

This card is more complex than you may think at first glance. I embossed onto black then red card.I hand painted the black with metallic watercolour paints then spliced the two together to create this card. Obviously  I have the converse to. Matt and layering, a sentiment and a paper bow complete my card. It's a big card measuring 10" x 7", so just for handing to friends.

Challenges

1. Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 (#69  Anything Goes   Optional: Just Anything Goes
2. Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#304   Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
3. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
4. The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up (M, P1, E3, Christmas cards) #124 - Anything Goes with option of : Anything Christmas
5. Sparkles Forum Christmas (M, P1, Christmas) #174 - Sparkle & Bling
6. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #6 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors 
7. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #63 - Anything Christmas Goes
8. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #706 - 707 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
9. Paper Shelter, W #645, 3E - Christmas in July
10. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #620 - Christmas in July (W1 of 2)

"Flip Flops"

How is it July already? Only just finished Christmas and half the year is gone!!

Another month and another challenge at ~ Mirtillamente, do come and share your makes with us! we love to see them all.

Summer is upon us and I have a bright and cheery card today. I use the oh so summery  stamp "Flip Flops" from the Svario collection at Mirtillamente and coloured it up with bright markers and pencils and used a fab Dp to enhance the theme. A bow and charms complete my card.

Challenges

1. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#256) Always Anything Goes
2. Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W2 of 2 (#826    Seaside or Anything Goes
3. Di's Digi Designs - Open, CU, 3E, OEU, RW, T3 - W2 of 2   Something New
4. Sweet Stampin' - Open, Must Stamp, E3, JFF, T3 (if enough entries) - W2 of 2  You are my Sunshine
5. Crafty Catz - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 (#69  Anything Goes   Optional: Just Anything Goes
6. Creative Fingers - Open, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#304   Always Anything Paper Craft Goes
7. Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Show Us Something New (W2 of 2) The image
8. Krafty Chicks  - Open, Opt. Twist on 5th Thursday, T5 -    Week 5: On 5th Thursdays - Anything Goes 
9. As You Like It  - Open, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2        Favourite two colour combo? and Why Blue and yellow are my go to summer colours
10. Cardz 4 Galz - Open, JFF, E3, T3, SW - W1 of 2 - (#253)  Welcome to summer

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