Card "Galatea" by Jackie - Ambassador

 Hello there!

I used the a stamp "Galatea" from the Le Pine collection and coloured her with markers and pencils. As I knew this would be a "pink" card I gave her piercing blue eyes to contrast!  I created a card with an arched set of dies and striking Bazzill papers, I made two flowers using JND dies to complete. Just love this so much!

You can use this digital stamp to make very sweet cards!

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

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. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #6 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors
4. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
5. DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) - Anything Goes
6. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #220 - Anything Goes +  Use a hand punch and/or die
7. 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
8. AAA Birthday Challenge (M, P1, Birthday Cards only) - #75 - Summer Birthday
9. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - #83 - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 
10. 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

"Lots of Kisses"

A card using an Hannah Lynn image today, I always truly enjoy colouring these with my markers.

I added pretty Dps to compliment.The sentiment is hard to read in the photo light but says lots of kisses!

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. My Time to Craft 2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 565 - USE 2 + DESIGNER PAPERS. (W1 of 2)
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #258 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
5. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #28  Anything Goes
6. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 699 - ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2) Last challenge before Summer Break  
7. I Love Promarkers, 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #587 -  Anything goes or Super Heros (W2 of 2)
8. Paper Shelter, W #647, 3E - Anything Goes
9. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
10. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes

#335 ~ Monochromatic @ Cut It Up

 

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

I used simple dies and B&W to create this card. Always so striking I think.

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. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #30 - Anything Flowers Goes
4. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #6 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors
5. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
6. DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) - Anything Goes
7. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #220 - Anything Goes +  Use a hand punch and/or die
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. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #258 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
10. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #28  Anything Goes

"have a lovely day"

 I recently saw a Youtube vid of a sweet lady using an inking technique for Altenew. I would love to credit her but alas can't find her. Please let me have a link if you have seen her. 

I used a Crafters Companion embossing folder embossed onto purple CS. I inked the flowers in navy. I lightly ran some Opal paste over the whole image.I used a gold acrylic pen and gems to highlight.I love the end result and will be using again!

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. Allsorts  2W,5E  - #828 - Pretty Flowers  or  Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
4. C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #759  Thank You / Anything Goes (W2 of 2) 
5. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5   #5  July - Anything in or from the garden
6. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #30 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
7. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
8. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
9. Sparkles Forum Challenges (M, P15, 3E) #190 - Summer Days
10. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  July -Anything Summer Goes 

"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