#362 Add A Sentiment

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

I used a BG die to create the card base then added this bold and beautiful sentiment. Looks easy, took ages to assemble!

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
3. Shopping Our Stash 2W, C13 - #579 - What's The Good Word? (love)
4. Try It On Tuesday 2W, 2nd & 4th weeks - Make It Colorful (week 1)
5. Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) - #283 - Wedding/Love wishes 
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2631 - Anything Goes
7. Creative Crafting Uncles (M, P15, E3, masculine) - #79 - No stamping
8. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P3, E5) - #7 - Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: TBA
9. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #19 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors 
10. The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #102 - Always Anything Goes

ANYTHING GOES w/ OPTIONAL TWIST PLAY TIME @613 Avenue Create

   Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is~ PLAY TIME  (create something featuring fun)

Please share with us HERE 

I took this very literally and used musicians "playing" instruments and having fun!Mounted onto a circle die cut along with a sentiment this has made a fum Male card!

Challenges

1. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 327  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES   (W1 of 4)  SUMMER SCHEDULE 4 WKS
2. Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges (M, 1st Fri) AUG  TBA UMMER BUZZ OR ANYTHING GOES
3. Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – JUL  No. 243 - ANYTHING GOES (Ends 08/05 )
4. Krafty Chicks W  #831 - Anything Goes with Optional Mood Board
5. Creative Knockouts - Open, E3, OE10, RW - 1st & 3rd Thu - W2 of 2 (#575)

            Outdoor Fun
6. Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, 5 SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W2 of 2 (#331) -
   Always Anything Birthday Goes w/Opt: Square Card w/Non-White Base - see below - runs till 04 Aug
7. Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #8 - Anything Goes (W1 of 4) 
8. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#08-2026) Anything Goes
9. Carlin's Card Paradise - Open, E3, MF, MU Image, RW. - (#97) Anything Goes
10. Crafts Galore Encore - Open, E3, T3, RW - (#150)

        Anything Goes

"SUMMER"

  We have the most awesome new releases over at Mirtillamente right NOW!! Do take a look as they are FABULOUS!

  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 card using my coloured image "Summer" and coloured her up with pencils.

I cut an aperture into my card then covered with a fun summer type paper and inserted this cutie into it.A bow, sentiment and gems complete my sweet card.

Challenges

1. Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #603 - Summer  - challenge runs till August 17
2. Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #848 - Use 3 of Something (3 gems)
3. Stamps & Fun = Creativity (2W, JFF) - #498 - Vacation (W2 of 2) Challenge will resume in August, 2026
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Open, E3, OE9, T3, RW, SW - (#2630) Anything Goes
5.  Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#365) 

       A Hand Colored Image + DT Call 
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#282) Anything Goes
7. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 327  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES   (W1 of 4)  SUMMER SCHEDULE 4 WKS
8. Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges (M, 1st Fri) AUG  TBA UMMER BUZZ OR ANYTHING GOES
9. Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – JUL  No. 243 - ANYTHING GOES (Ends 08/05 )
10. Krafty Chicks W  #831 - Anything Goes with Optional Mood Board

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)