- Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Aug/Sep - Anything Goes + option: Happy Birthday
- Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #322 - Anything Goes + option: Patterned Paper
- Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
- Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink
- DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) - Anything Goes
- FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog (2W, P28, E5) - #14 - Anything Food Goes
- FarmQuest HomeStyle Kitchen Challenge (M, P2, E5) - #8 - Anything Kitchen or Dining Goes
- First Cup Challenges (M, P2, E5) - (Must be coffee, tea or other drink related Projects) - Anything Goes
- Love to Scrap (2M - odd months, P1, E5, digis or stamping) #174 - Anything Goes
- The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1) August -Anything Summer Goes
Friday, 29 August 2025
Card "Strawberry Tea" by Jackie - Ambassador
Friday, 22 August 2025
#337 ~ Anything Goes #337
Here is my take on the theme this time at Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Anything Goes" everyone's favourite!! Please enter your makes here.
I made an lightly embossed card base, embossed a sc circle die cut and cut a beautiful flower out of card I had used mica powders on, looks nicely
shaded to me!
Challenges
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
- Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #30 - Anything Flowers Goes
- Ellibelle's Garden Party M, 2nd Thurs, E5 #5 Anything in (or from) a Garden
- The Card Concept - M, #218 - Summer Days*
- As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3 Favorite Season and Why (W2 of 2) Summer as my old bones don't ache!
- Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #712 - 713- Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- Paper Craft Crew, W, challenges limited to 4, #634 - Tic Tac Toe* nature, metallic, embossing
- Try It On Tuesday 2W, 2nd & 4th weeks - Summer (week 2)
- Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
- Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #7 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (paper & scissors used)
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Card "Linda Dior 50's" by Jackie - Ambassador
My card for today as Ambassador for Mirtillamente
- Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #800 - Anything Goes
- Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects August - #112 Girls
- Neglected Stuff Challenge (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must use old/neglected crafting stuff and identify what it is) - Anything Goes (had the aperture card for several years)
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2531
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
- Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
- Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #7 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors(paer & scissors)
- Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus, August - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Summertime
- Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 699 - ANYTHING GOES (W2 of 2) Last challenge before Summer Break
- Pattie's Creations - M, 1st Fri, 2E, SIO, includes an image freebie (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – AUG No. 232 - ANYTHING GOES
Friday, 8 August 2025
#336 ~ 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 these fab birdie dies I won at SSSM- just love them! Ditto for the leaf. I had the BG die cut in my copious stash! I used a wood Dp to include a rustic theme.
Challenges
- Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #498 - Birthdays (week 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
- Neglected Stuff Challenge (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must use old/neglected crafting stuff and identify what it is) - Anything Goes (had the die cut BG shape for 2 years)
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2531
- Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Happy Birthday
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
- Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
- Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
- Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
- Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #7 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors(paper & scissors)
Sunday, 3 August 2025
AUGUST 2025 - ANYTHING GOES W/ OPTIONAL TWIST SUMMER FUN
Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is "Summer Fun"
- Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Summertime Blues
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Open, E3, OE9, T3, RW, SW - (#2530) Anything Goes
- Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#257) Always Anything Goes
- Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W2 of 2 (#828) Pretty Flowers or Anything Goes
- Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #9 - Anything Goes (W1 of 4)
- Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 699 - ANYTHING GOES
- Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 305 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES
- Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #710 - 711- Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- Simon Says Stamp, W 5E - Anything Goes
Thursday, 29 August 2024
"Wine is always a good idea"
I coloured with markers and used pretty papers to coordinate.
Because, you know, Wine is always a good idea!!
Challenges
- Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #661 - 662 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #236 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
- Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) Jul/Aug - #07 - Anything Goes + option: Summer Holiday/Vacation
- Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Always Anything Goes
- DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
- Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) #88 - For the Girls
- If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (M, P1, E5) #195 - Be Happy*
- projects) #81 Anything Goes
- Love to Scrap (2M - odd months, P1, E5, digis or stamping) #168 - Anything Goes
- SheepSki Designs Challenges (M, P1, 3E, C10, SIO) #89 - Anything Goes
Sunday, 25 August 2024
"Christmas treasures"
A Christmas card today. I don't like a last minute rush, so make so many a month to avoid that.
I used a pretty die cut. glitter dots, beautiful paper and a sentiment.
Challenges
- Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #661 - 662 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
- {PIN}spirational (M, P1) #315 - Use Diecuts #
- Peace on Earth (ÀW, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3, must be Christmas) - #70 - Anything Christmas Goes + Inspiration Board (W2 of 2)
- A Gem of a Challenge 2W, 2E - #17 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- Krafty Chicks W #730 - All Occasions
- Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #57 - Anything Christmas Goes
- The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up (M, P1, E3, Christmas cards) #113 - Anything Christmas Goes with optional twist: Circles
- Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) Always Anything Goes
- Polkadoodles W, C10 - #34 - Anything Goes
Monday, 19 August 2024
"Blooms"
Two obsessions today! Firstly the "flip flop fold" and then these beautiful Penny Black dies. The combo pleases me. i used a bright Crafters Companion Dp which looks a little like the dies!
Challenges
- Creative Creases - 2W, must be a fun fold - No. 89 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (W1 OF 2)
- Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 283 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES
- Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #661 - 662 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
- {PIN}spirational (M, P1) #315 - Use Diecuts
- Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) #19 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
- 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) - Aug - Anything Goes
- Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus, August - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Summertime #
- Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - (#793/4) Running until 8/24/24 Theme: Summer Daysor Anything Goes
- Penny Black Saturday - MU, RW - AUG Anything Goes Optional: Flowers
Saturday, 17 August 2024
Flip flop card
As part of my DT duties I comment on a variety of cards and I saw this design and just had to 'have a go'! I forget the name of the fold so I call it a 'flip flop' in my head!
I used pretty papers and a doe cut sentiment to create this.
Challenges
- Creative Creases - 2W, must be a fun fold - No. 89 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (W1 OF 2)
- Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 283 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES
- Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #661 - 662 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
- {PIN}spirational (M, P1) #315 - Use Diecuts
- Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) #19 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
- 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) - Aug - Anything Goes
- Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) #88 - For the Girls
- Love to Craft (2M - odd months, P1, E5 , no completely digital projects) #81 Anything Goes
- Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus, August - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Summertime
Monday, 12 August 2024
''Weed''
How are you enjoying Summer? So many sports and beautiful, blissfully warm days here in the UK. Love it!
I coloured with markers and used a mix of dies to give a slight 60's vibe to this great digi! So pleased with the end result!
Challenges
- Paper Shelter W, #605, 3E -Anything Goes
- Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Anything Goes
- Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #659 - 660 Anything Goes
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2431 - Anything Goes
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
- Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) Always Anything Goes
- Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Always Anything Goes
- Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/30) #279 - Anything Goes + option: Summer
- Love to Craft (2M - odd months, P1, E5 , no completely digital projects) #81 Anything Goes
- {PIN}spirational (M, P1) #315 - Use Diecuts
Saturday, 10 August 2024
Peonies
An embossed card with a fab Lisa Horton folder and die combo today. I used markers and pencils to colour softly.
Challenges
- Creative Creases - 2W, must be a fun fold - No. 88 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (W2 OF 2)
- Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 283 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES (W1 of 2)
- Creative Inspirations Challenge M, 2E, 1st Thur #17 Anything Goes
- Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #659 - 660 Anything Goes
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
- Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Anything Goes
- 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) - Aug - Anything Goes
- Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Happy Birthday
- Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) #19 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
- Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) Aug - Wet or Dry Embossing
Friday, 9 August 2024
Thinking of you
Hello there. May I present my take on the theme this time at Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Thinking of you" Please enter your makes here.
I do love birds so much. I made an aperture die cut, added the brick paper. I added a sweet bird and a branch of leaves. The sentiment is a rub on.
Challenges
- Paper Shelter W, #605, 3E -Anything Goes
- Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Anything Goes
- Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #659 - 660 Anything Goes
- Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge (M, 5E, First Mon, must have sentiment + theme) #316 - Alcohol Inks and/or Thinking of You + a Sentiment
- Cutie Pie Challenge (M, 2nd Mon, must be cute) - #196 - Beginning with B
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2431 - Anything Goes
- A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
- Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) Always Anything Goes
- Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Always Anything Goes
- Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) #86 - Always Anything Goes
Sunday, 4 August 2024
"EASY LIVIN'"
Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is " Easy Livin" What could be easier than a warm sunny day beachside? Bliss!
Please enter HERE, we love to see your work.
I used lovely summertime dies to create this scene, I wish I were there!
Challenges
- Time Out - Open, E5, OE5, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#268) On Vacation
- My Time to Craft 2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 539 - SUMMERTIME FUN
- Word Art Wednesday - CU the week's Word Art File, No "Dark" Images, Nothing contrary toBiblical Scripture, Must be Family Friendly, E5, RW - W2 of 2 - (#657-658) Anything Goes + optional verse
- Digi Choosday (Polkadoodles) - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W - W1 of 2 (#30) W2 of 2 (#28) Anything Goes
- Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#234) Always Anything Goes #
- Addicted to CAS 2W must be CAS - #264 - Code Word: Beach (W1 of 2)
- Allsorts W,3E - #792 - Season's Delights or Anything Goes
- Crafty Calendar M,3E August - Anything Goes
- Crafting Happiness Challenges W, You can enter current or past project #186 - H is for Hot! Hot! Hot!
- Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus, August - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Summertime
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Dream of Dahlia
This is my inspiration post for Ching Chou Kuik Facebook. The store has so may wonderful images to inspire your creativity!”
Recipe
ChingChou Kuik image called Dream of Dahlia, coloured with pencils
Embossing folder which I rubbed over with a beautiful wax
Resin Flowers
Challenges
- Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #607 - 608 Anything Goes
- Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge (M, 5E, First Monday, must have sentiment + theme) #304 - Not a rectangle card and/or Use Washi + a Sentiment
- Crafting Happiness Challenges (M) - #145 - Anything Goes
- Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Bright and Cheerful
- The Crafty Addicts M, 1st Wed, 3E - Anything Goes
- The Paper Funday M, 4E, #54 - Anthing Goes
- Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #33 - Anything Goes
- Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2333 - Anything Goes
- Arty Divas (M, P21, E5, C10) Always Anything Goes
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