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Not so secret diary of a card maker
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Card "TO SANTA" by Jackie - Ambassador
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Selene Gypsy
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 a beautiful image called "Selene Gypsy" from the Le Pine collection. She is coloured with markers and pencils. Then fussy cut her. I found some pretty CC paper, used my JND dies and made a flower to finish the card.
Challenges
- Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 722 - ATG ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W2 of 2)
- Krafty Chicks W #844 - Anything Goes/ Optional Twist: Coffee
- Seize The Birthday 2W, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 3E, C5 #337 - Option: Geometric + Word Dies (W2 of 2)
- Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #774 - 775 Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
ANYTHING GOES w/ OPTIONAL TWIST SENTIMENTAL STAR @613 Avenue Create
Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is~ SENTIMENTAL STAR (create something focusing on the sentiment)
Please share with us HERE
I used this wonderful set as it's so BOLD and happy! I inked the BG with interference inks.
Challenges
- Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 722 - ATG ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W2 of 2)
- Creative Artiste Challenge - M, E8, C5 - SEP No. 131 ANYTHING MIXED MEDIA GOES
- Krafty Chicks W #844 - Anything Goes/ Optional Twist: Coffee
- Seize The Birthday 2W, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 3E, C5 #337 - Option: Geometric + Word Dies (W2 of 2)
- Word Power (M, 1st Thurs, E3) October - Anything Goes with Words as Focus
- Fab n' Funky - M. 1st W, #643 - Three of Something (3 gems)
- Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #774 - 775 Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
Friday, 30 October 2026
#368 Thankful, Grateful, Blessed
I used a delightful stepper card, a fab peony die from Tattered Lace and a fern die from Simon Says and an embossed sentiment from Altenew to make this card.
Challenges
- Allsorts 2W,5E - #861 - Feminine or Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - SEP No. 120 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (Ends 11/05)
- Fab n' Funky - M. 1st W, #643 - Three of Something (3 leaves, 3 steps)
- Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #774 - 775 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- Archiscraps (M, P1, E1) - Stepping
- Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #46 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board *see below
- Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes
- Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
- Creative Sketchy Girls (M, P20) - #1 - Anything Goes with a fun fold
- Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #21 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (both)
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Card "PERGAMENA" by Jackie - Ambassador
Here is a fun card I made using Pergamena from the Witchcraft Collection.
There are so many wonderful images to choose from you will be spoilt!
You can find it in the Mirtillamente Craft Shop.
I used an aperture card to crame this fab image. A bow and sentiment complete my card.
Challenges
- Crafty Calendar M,3E October - Autumn / Halloween
- Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog M, 1st Sat, E3 #55 - Anything Fantasy Goes (runs till Nov 25)
- Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #10 - Anything Goes (W4 of 4)
- Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers M, C10 #279 - W is for Witch
- Sweet Stampin 2W, 2E, must include stamping Halloween or Colors of Halloween (W1 of 2)
- Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 722 - ATG ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W1 of 2)
- Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – SEP No. 247 - ANYTHING GOES (Ends 11/04)
- C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E #791 - Halloween/ Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
- Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #141 Oct. - Autumn and/or Halloween
- I Love Promarkers and Other Mediums M, 3 E, Any Marker Permitted. #617 - Favorite Colors or anything goes
Friday, 16 October 2026
#367 Pretty in Pink
Here is my take on the theme this time at Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "#367 Pretty in Pink" Please enter your makes here. I am sure you know why October is Pink Awareness month. You may not know how close to my heart this is, just a few inches in fact. My treatment has given me 23 years more life, I have seen my girls become professional women and great mothers, I have been able to enjoy my amazing grandchildren delight us all. I am so lucky. THINK PINK please.
I made a fancy fold card that flips up and out. I added JND tatty daisies (love these)and foliage along with salmon pink MME papers to create this pretty card.
Challenges
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
- Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #45 - Anything Flowers Goes
- Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #334 - Anything Goes
- Creative Sketchy Girls (M, P20) - #1 - Anything Goes with a fun fold
- Do-Al(l) Kreatives (M, P1, E3, no pure digital projects) - Anything Goes
- Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (M, P25 - must use patterned papers and no digital work) - Always Anything Goes
- The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #104 - Always Anything Goes
- Allsorts 2W,5E - #860 - More Than 1 Fold or Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - SEP No. 120 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (Ends 11/05)
- Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 331 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W1 of 2)
Monday, 12 October 2026
Card "POISON SPELLS" by Jackie - Ambassador
Good Morning all. Isn't this fabulous?? A Pretty card full of evil intent! All part of the new range of stamps available here. This one is "POISON SPELLS"
I coloured this image up with markers and pencils. I embossed white card and made a BG to suit. A bow and sentiment finish the card.
Challenges
- If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (M, P1, E5) #221 -Come On Get Spooky*
- Lost Coast Designs (P1, SIO for a double prize, must use stamp) #214 - 31 Days of Halloween
- The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) October - Autumn / Halloween
- Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge (M, P2, must be Halloween) October - Anything Halloween
- Crafty Calendar M,3E October - Autumn / Halloween
- Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog M, 1st Sat, E3 #55 - Anything Fantasy Goes (runs till Nov 25)
- Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers M, C10 #279 - W is for Witch
- Can You Handle The Pressure? - 2W (2nd, 4th Sat), 3E, must use embossing folder - Anything Embossing Goes with a twist of Birthday (W1 of 2)
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
- Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #334 - Anything Goes
Sunday, 4 October 2026
ANYTHING GOES w/ OPTIONAL TWIST THINK PINK @613 Avenue Create
Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is~ THINK PINK. On a side note, today is my 70th Birthday and I have lived 24 "extra" years after "thinking pink". Saw my girls become professional women and mothers with the bonus of my so beloved to grandchildren. All worth it!
Please share with us HERE
I made this for someone who spectacularly exceeded our hopes and dreams in her exams, well done darling!! I used pink and black with papers and die cuts to make this card standout!
Challenges
Friday, 2 October 2026
#366 More Than One Die Cut
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Card "Crystal Martini" by Jackie - Ambassador
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 used the image Crystal Martini from the Witchcraft Collection.I coloured this image with markers and pencils then fussy cut. I used some new dies to create a BG.A sentiment and gems finish the card.
Challenges
Monday, 28 September 2026
Card " Lily" by Jackie - Ambassador
I am so excited to share with you another of the new collection of Digi Stamps from Mirtillamente!
Here is a fun card I made using "Lily" from the collection Smiles collection.
There are so many wonderful images to choose from you will be spoilt!
You can find it in the Mirtillamente Craft Shop.
I framed her and added complimentary papers, a sentiment and gems.
Friday, 18 September 2026
#365 Orange and Black
Here is my take on the theme this time at Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "#365 Orange and Black" Please enter your makes here.
I used part of this wonderful Spellbinder set along with the BG die to create this scene.The orange comes from the card underneath. I created my own sentiment.
Challenges
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
- Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Aug/Sep - Anything Goes + option: Use die cuts
- Crafty Gals Corner, M, 2 Wed, 3 E - Anything Goes with optional twist of Summer Vibes
- Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #20 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (paper & scissors)
- Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects September - #124 - Not Square
- Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #334 - Anything Goes + option: Lots and Lots of Colors
- Girlz Make Guyz Cards (M, P5 - Male related and always with themes) - Transportation
- Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P3, E5) - #31 - Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Travel / Vacations
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2637 - Anything Goes
- Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #285 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
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