#338 ~ LOL/That's Funny (something humorous)

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "LOL/That's Funny! Please enter your makes here.

I used this Toucan die as I find them quite amusing and this pose is kind of funny to me! I added a tropical BG die cut and a sentiment.

Challenges

1. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Aug/Sep - Anything Goes + option: Happy Birthday
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #714 - 715 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
3. Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #583 - Anything Goes (week 2)
4. Try It On Tuesday 2W, 2nd & 4th weeks - All About Children (week 1)
5. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
6. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
7. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Always Anything Goes
8. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Sep - Anything Goes
9. Girlz Creative Crafts (M, P15) Girlz related with themes - #59 - Wild Animals and/or Exotic Birds
10. The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #91 - Always Anything Goes

"Agnes Sofa"

How is it September already? I shall so miss lovely summer. It's a good job I still have Agnes Sofa to keep me happy! Only just finished Christmas and well over 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. And best of all, it's always Anything Goes. Everyone's favourite!!

I coloured Agnes sofa with markers and pencils and fussy cut her. I made a card base with sunny yellow papers and a die cut to place her on. I added a sweet sentiment and gems.

Challenges

1. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Aug/Sep - Anything Goes + option: Happy Birthday
2. Love to Scrap (2M - odd months, P1, E5, digis or stamping) #174 - Anything Goes
3. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite Coloring Medium and Why (W2 of 2) love markers and pencils!
4. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes #9 (W1 of 4) 
5. I Love Promarkers, 2W, 3 E,  Any Type of Marker Permitted. #589 -  Anything goes
6. Simon Says Stamp, W 5E - Anything Goes
7. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #714 - 715 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
8. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #500 - TBA (week 1)
9. Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #583 - Anything Goes (week 1)
10. Cupcake Inspirations  (2W, 3E) - #625 - Color - Pastel Colors (W1 of 2) * 

 

#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

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #30 - Anything Flowers Goes
3. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #5  Anything in (or from) a Garden
4. The Card Concept -  M, #218 - Summer Days*
5. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite Season and Why (W2 of 2) Summer as my old bones don't ache!
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #712 - 713- Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
7. Paper Craft Crew, W, challenges limited to 4, #634 - Tic Tac Toe* nature, metallic, embossing
8. Try It On Tuesday 2W, 2nd & 4th weeks - Summer (week 2)
9. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
10. 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)

#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

1. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #498 - Birthdays (week 2)
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. 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)
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2531
5. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Happy Birthday
6. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
7. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
8. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
9. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
10. 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)

Birthday Wishes

 A floral card on an embossed die cut frame today.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #30 - Anything Flowers Goes 
3. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #710 - 711- Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. 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
5. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Happy Birthday
6. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
7. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - #83 - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 
8. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P2, E5) #8 Birthdays
9. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie (M, P1, E5) #207 - Happy Birthday
10. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #220 - Anything Goes +  Use a hand punch and/or die

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"

I found a pretty dotty card blank. I added circle die cuts and used this super sweet Spellbinder set to create a mini scene. A sentiment and gems finish the card.

Challenges

1. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Summertime Blues
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Open, E3, OE9, T3, RW, SW - (#2530)  Anything Goes
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 - (#257) Always Anything Goes 
4. Allsorts - Open, E3, T5, RW - W2 of 2 (#828) Pretty Flowers or Anything Goes
5. Polkadoodles 4W, C10 - #9 - Anything Goes (W1 of 4)
6. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 699 - ANYTHING GOES
7. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 305 ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 
8. Leigh SB Designs Inspirational Challenges 
9. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #710 - 711- Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
10. Simon Says Stamp, W 5E - Anything Goes

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

"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

 

#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)

#333 ~ 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 used this fabulous Tattered Lace die,  dome top frame dies and some awesome Dp to create this card.The sentiment is embossed and cut.

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. 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 (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), 
   MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, (#11)Always Anything Goes
4. Cardz 4 Guyz - Open, E3, T3, JFF - W1 of 2 -  (#375)  Checks or Plaids 
5. Unicorn Challenge - Open, UOE, UE, DT T3/T5, CW (no prize) - JUN - (#111) Not Square
6. Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Open, JFF - W2 of 2 (#478) Kraft Paper
7. A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - JUN - (#2025-06)
8. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Open, MF, E3, T3, RW - W2 of 2 (#255)
9. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
10. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
11. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

"Mr & Mrs"

 A wedding card today that is very simple but I love it!

I used a selection of dies and made the card base with embossed card to give that "Luxe" feel to it. Pearls complete.

Challenges

1. 2 Sisters On The Blog (M, P1, E10) - #97 - Wedding/wedding anniversary ***Challenges will resume in August 2025***
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
3. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
4. DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) - Jun - Anything Goes
5. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P2, E5) #6 Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Masculine
6. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #618 -  Use die cuts (W1 of 2)
7. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #702 - 703 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
8. Shopping Our Stash 2W, C13 - #550 - A Stitch In Time (real or faux stitching)  (week 1)
9. Neglected Stuff Challenge  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must use old/neglected crafting stuff and identify what it is) - Anything Goes ( had the card base card for about 7 years)
10. Crafty Calendar M,3E  June - Add a Sentiment

#332 ~ Masculine @ Cut It Up

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

I used a much loved Tim Holtz die, I imagine many of us have this one! I used DO and a mix of stamps to create a grungy BK and added a sentiment and buttons.

Challenges

1. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #618 -  Use die cuts (W1 of 2)
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #702 - 703 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
3. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #494 - Any Occasion (week 1)
4. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
5. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
6. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - May/Jun - #5 - Anything Goes + option: Masculine
7. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #96 - Boys/Men
8. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P2, E5) #6 Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Masculine
9. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #219 - Anything Goes +  No Patterned Paper
10. Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #108 - Masculine