"SOLEIL BALLET"

 

I used the stamp "Soleil Ballet" from the Le Pine collection and coloured it with markers and pencils. I matt and layered with a sweet die set and pink card and papers.Flowers leaves, and a sentiment finish the card. Isn't she oh, so pretty?

You can use this digital stamp to make such 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. Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge  (M, 5E, First Mon, must have sentiment + theme) - #333 - Anything Goes + a Sentiment
3. Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #1 - Anything Goes (W3 of 4)
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #270 - Anything Goes
5. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #734 - 735 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
6. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #103 - Use dies
7. Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #592 - Anything Goes (week 2)
8. Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects January - #116  - Birthday
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) - #2604 - Anything Goes

#348 My Heart

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

I used a heart embossing folder by Sizzix. then used this great word die, it's simple and classy.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. 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
3. Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge  (M, 5E, First Mon, must have sentiment + theme) - #333 - Anything Goes + a Sentiment
4. Can You Handle The Pressure? - 2W (2nd, 4th Sat), 3E, must use embossing folder -  Anything Embossing Goes with a twist of Friendship Card (card for a friend) (W2 of 2)
5. Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #1 - Anything Goes (W3 of 4)
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #270 - Anything Goes
7. Word Power (M, 1st Thurs, E3) January -  Anything Goes with Words as Focus
8. Simon Says Stamp, W 5E, -  Emboss
9. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #734 - 735 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
10. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #103 - Use dies

"Unicorn"

 

 Hello Mirtillamente fans and all! Hope your New Year is off to a good start? Honouring all things "new" I made a new Baby Card with this ultra sweet image called "Unicorn" from the range called Almost Cute where you will be spoilt for choice!!

I made a "buckle" card with oh, so pretty papers to complement. A border die cut and fab bow finish the card.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #325 - Anything Goes 
3. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
4. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 
5. Girlz Creative Crafts (M, P15) Girlz related with themes - #63 - Anything Goes
6. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (M, P25 - must use patterned papers and no digital work) - Always Anything Goes 
7. Girlz Rebel Challenge (M, P10) - #46 - Something beginning with "B"
8. Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #115 - Use Patterned Paper
9. Creative Creases - 2W,  must be a fun fold - No. 51 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD - 2nd Anniversary  
10. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #349 - 2 or more patterned papers

#347 Use Your Favorite Die/set

  Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is ""#347 Use Your Favorite Die/set Please enter your makes here.

This is my all time fave set by SU. Hard to explain but the pieces click into place making it easier to assemble than some floral dies. It never fails to make a great card.

I used B&W papers to bring out the pretty pink.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #36 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
3. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #325 - Anything Goes 
4. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
5. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 
6. Girlz Creative Crafts (M, P15) Girlz related with themes - #63 - Anything Goes
7. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (M, P25 - must use patterned papers and no digital work) - Always Anything Goes 
8. Girlz Rebel Challenge (M, P10) - #46 - Something beginning with "B"
9. Moving along with the Times (M, P1, 3E) #185  January - Use Stencils and/or Dies
10. Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #115 - Use Patterned Paper

ANYTHING GOES w/ OPTIONAL TWIST CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR @ 613 Avenue Create

    Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is~ CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR.(create something featuring any beverage) What better than Champagne??

Please share with us HERE

I didn't have a type of die to suit, so used and AI image from one of the FB groups I belong to. Along with a piece of deep embossing I had waxed and A paper bow it has made a classy New Years card.

Challenges

1. Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W3 of 5 (#591) Christmas and/or New Years - (see below) - runs through 15th Jan
2. Shopping Our Stash - Open, OE12, T3 - W1 of 2  (#564)

       Free is Good (use something you received for Free)the image
3. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 314 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W3 of 4)
4. Cardz 4 Galz 2W, 3E #266 TBA (W1 of 2) 
5. C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #770  Christmas / Anything Goes (W1 of 2) (Week 3 of 4)
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #730 - 733 - Anything Goes (1 of 3)

Simply Pot

 

Happy New Year to all!

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!!

This card has been created with the set "Simply Pot" available here. It's so very versatile and very pretty. Who amongst us does not long to see these sweet and oh, so precious flowers in the cold weather?

Challenges

1. Passion for Markers - MU markers, T3, RW -  (#818)Mega Christmas Challenge: Add a Sentiment - runs through 6th Jan
2. Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W3 of 5 (#591) Christmas and/or New Years - (see below) - runs through 15th Jan
3. Shopping Our Stash - Open, OE12, T3 - W1 of 2  (#564)

       Free is Good (use something you received for Free)the image
4. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Open, E5, RW

      Sparkle and Shine - 2 Week Challenge
5. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 314 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W3 of 4)
6. Cardz 4 Galz 2W, 3E #266 TBA (W1 of 2) 
7. C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #770  Christmas / Anything Goes (W1 of 2) (Week 3 of 4)
8. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #730 - 733 - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
9. Simon Says Stamp, W 5E, 5 - Add a Sentiment
10. I Love Promarkers, 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #596 - AG or Purple and Yellow (W3 of 4)

Card "Violet" by Jackie - Ambassador

I hope you had a good Christmas and of course I send you all the very best for 2026!

I used the super sexy stamp Violet from the Le Olivie Collection and after colouring her with markers and pencils I fussy cut her. I found a starry night paper and added die cut wreaths embellished with die cut poinsettias to enhance her.

You can use this digital stamp to make very cute and super fun Christmas cards! Also great for most female occasions!

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

Speak soon! Happy New Year!

Challenges

1. I Love Promarkers, 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #596 - AG or Purple and Yellow (W2 of 4)
2.  Little Red Wagon, W, #837 - Christmas Card
3. The Card Concept -  M, #222- Christmas Greetings*
4. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #730 - 733 - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
5. Creative Moments - M 1st Fri, 3E, - No. 277  IT'S A WRAP  With Optional Twist to Create some Christmasy Cards (Ends 12/31) 
6. Cardz 4 Galz 2W, 3E #265 Christmas Sparkle (W2 of 2) 
7. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #627 - Christmas (2 of 2)
8. Little Red Wagon, W, #837 - Christmas Card
9. Sisterhood of Crafters, M, 2 Wed 3E - Christmas
10. Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #818 - Mega Christmas Challenge - add a Sentiment - runs till Jan 6

#346 ~ Anything Goes

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

Here in the UK it's dreadfully dark with few sunlight hours :( So I decided a floral card would be cheerful!

I used a Lisa Horton folder and die and painted the flowers. I made a simple fold card and super pretty papers to enhance.A sentiment completes. Hope you all had a good Christmas time?

Challenges

1. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #268 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
2. My Besties Spanish Challenge (M, 1st Sunday) - Anything Goes
3. Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - DEC  No. 110 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (Ends 01/01)
4. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #33  Anything Goes 
5. DL.ART Thankful Thursday  (M, 2nd/4th Thur) - #385 Anything Goes/Christmas
6. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #10  Anything in (or from) a Garden
7. Paper Shelter, W #661, 3E - Optional Christmas or anything goes
8. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #730 - 733 - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
9. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #36 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board 
10. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 

Festive Friends

 I so love this cute set by Spellbinders called Festive Friends.

I used bright colours and lots of red against n embossed BG.A TH sentiment completes the card.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
2. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Christmas/Winter
3. Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, Paper & scissors
4. Peace on Earth (W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3, must be Christmas) - #101 - Anything Christmas Goes
5. Crafty Calendar M,3E  December - Winter / Christmas
6. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 314 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W1 of 4) 
7. C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #770  Christmas / Anything Goes
8. Krafty Chicks W  #798 - Christmas
9. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #627 - Christmas (2 of 2)
10.  Little Red Wagon, W, #837 - Christmas Card

Mono Christmas

 I decided to have a go at a split die cut card. It was very fiddly for my old hands and don't know if I will attempt again. I made it Mono for impact!Luckily this style makes two!!

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
2. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Christmas/Winter
3. Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, 
4. Peace on Earth (W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3, must be Christmas) - #101 - Anything Christmas Goes
5. Crafty Calendar M,3E  December - Winter / Christmas
6. Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus,  December - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper 
7. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 314 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W1 of 4) 
8. DL.ART Thankful Thursday  (M, 2nd/4th Thur) - #385 Anything Goes/Christmas
9. C.R.A.F.T. 2W, 2E  #770  Christmas / Anything Goes
10. Krafty Chicks W  #798 - Christmas
11. Word Power (M, 1st Thurs, E3) December -  Anything Goes with Words as Focus

#345 ~ (use an) Oldie but Goodie

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Use An Oldie But A Goodie" Please enter your makes here.

Had the Poinsettia dies for ages, decided to switch them up a bit and add them to a vase.Placed onto distressed Christmas paper I am pleased with the result.

Challenges

1. The Flower Challenge (M, P4, C6, E5, must use flowers) #109 - Use Christmas Florals
2. Sparkles Forum Christmas (M, P1, Christmas) #179 - Poinsettia
3. FarmQuest Home Challenge Blog (M, P2, E5) - #4 - Anything Home Related Goes 
4. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
5. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #35 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
6. Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/30) - #295 - Anything Goes + option: Christmas with traditional colours
7. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Christmas/Winter
8. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (M, P25 - must use patterned papers and no digital work) - Always Anything Goes 
9. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #65 - Anything Christmas Goes
10. Christmas Crafts All Year Round (M, P1) - Santa Claus is coming to town

Card "A Cup Of Sweetness" by Jackie - Ambassador

 Merry Christmas !

I used the stamp A Cup Of Sweetness from the Crazy Paws Collection and coloured it with markers and pencils. I matt and layered onto pretty Christmas papers. A paper bow and sentiment completes this very cute card.

You can use this digital stamp to make such a sweet and super fun Christmas cards!

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

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. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #507 - Christmas (week 2)
3. Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #818 - Mega Christmas Challenge - add a Sentiment
4. Shopping Our Stash 2W, C13 - #562 - Forever Young (for a child) (week 2)
5. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #197 - TBA  (week 1)
6. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
7. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
8. Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, 
9. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #65 - Anything Christmas Goes
10. First Cup Challenges  (M, P2, E5) - (Must be coffee, tea or other drink related Projects) - Anything Goes