"Let It Snow"

 A while  ago, I came across a beautiful image from Radiant Artistry. I haven't looked back since ! You can discover their work on Ko-fi. I can create designs with such  vibrant colouring. Please take a look!

 I used this pretty image and coloured her up with pencils. A fab die cut and sentiment finish the card.

I am excited to announce that I have joined the team as a Colourist. Working with these images is a so nice!

Challenges

1. C.R.A.F.T. W, 2E  #745  New / Anything Goes
2. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes (W1 of W4)  
3. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #679 - 680 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2
4. Cutie Pie Challenge (M, 2nd Mon, must be cute) - #201 - Cute Christmas
5. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Nov/Dec - #11 - Anything Goes + option: Bells and Baubles
6. Conjurer of Dreams (M, P1, E3) - Dec - Anything Goes
7. Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/30) - #284 - Anything Goes + option: Christmas or New Year
8. We Love Stamping (M, stamping as focal point, 3E) - Dec - Winter
9. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 291  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES  (W3 of 4)  Holiday schedule 4 weeks, and you may double your entries! (Up to 6 different projects).

'"Snow Globe No 1"

  Happy New Year to you all, I hope the festive season was happy and pleasant!

I love, love, love these sweet Snow globes! Adored making the card too! I used "Snow Globe No 1" from the Svario Collection. I coloured up with markers, fussy cut then mounted onto a pre-cut aperture card. I used a seasonal paper, gems and a sentiment too.

Speak soon, Eve has kindly offered me Ambassadorship for 2025, thank you Eve xx

Challenges

1. C.R.A.F.T. W, 2E  #745  New / Anything Goes
2. Moving along with the Times M, 3E #173  December - Christmas Character
3. Crafty Gals Corner, M, 2 Wed, 3 E - Anything goes with option of Make it Merry
4. Digi Choosday - W, 2 E - anything goes (W1 of W4)  
5. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #679 - 680 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
6. Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #769 - Anything Goes with markers - runs till Jan 7
7. Cutie Pie Challenge (M, 2nd Mon, must be cute) - #201 - Cute Christmas
8. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Nov/Dec - #11 - Anything Goes + option: Bells and Baubles
9. Conjurer of Dreams (M, P1, E3) - Dec - Anything Goes
10. Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/30) - #284 - Anything Goes + option: Christmas or New Year

#320 ~ Anything Goes

 

May I present my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is ~ Anything Goes. Please enter your makes here.

I made a Christmas card using multiple die cuts and an embossed BG. 

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #677 - 678 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
2. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
3. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #174 - Anything Christmas Goes 
4. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  December -Anything Winter Goes
5. My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 549 - SOMETHING SNOW RELATED (W1 of 2) 
6. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Anything Christmassy (W2 of 2)
7. Love Christmas!
8. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #240 Christmas (W2 of 2) 
9. Allsorts  W,3E  - #812/3 Use Your Dies with option of  Anything Goes 
10. Crafting Happiness Challenges  W, You can enter current or past project   #206 - Christmas

"Winter Wishes"

 

A while  ago, I came across a beautiful image from Radiant Artistry. I haven't looked back since ! You can discover their work on Ko-fi. I can create designs with such  vibrant colouring. Please take a look! I used this super fun image and coloured her up with pencils. A fab die cut and sentiment finish the card.

I am excited to announce that I have joined the team as a Colourist. Working with these images is a delight!

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #677 - 678 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
2. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
3. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #174 - Anything Christmas Goes 
4. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  December -Anything Winter Goes
5. My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 549 - SOMETHING SNOW RELATED (W1 of 2) 
6. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Anything Christmassy (W2 of 2)
7. Love Christmas!
8. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #240 Christmas (W2 of 2) 
9. Allsorts  W,3E  - #812/3 Use Your Dies with option of  Anything Goes 
10. Crafting Happiness Challenges  W, You can enter current or past project   #206 - Christmas

"Snowdrops"

 

A pretty snowdrops card today. Aren't they the prettiest little flowers? So welcome to our flower starved eyes. Mine are just poking their heads through. It may be the New Year before I see them, I'll wait!

Challenges

1. Aloha Friday Challenge - M, 1st Fri, Must be Paper (Digital Ok) - DEC #17  CHRISTMAS WINTER
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #677 - 678 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
3. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
4. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #174 - Anything Christmas Goes 
5. 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) - Dec - Anything Goes
6. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #24 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
7. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  December -Anything Winter Goes
8. My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 549 - SOMETHING SNOW RELATED (W1 of 2) 
9. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Anything Christmassy (W2 of 2)
10. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #240 Christmas (W2 of 2) 

"Beary Christmas"

 

A very Beary Christmas to you all! 

One of my duties as a DT member is to comment on peoples entries. I saw a card made using this die set and just had to have it. I used it to make cards for my two grandchildren. It is so much fun and makes me happy!

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #677 - 678 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
2. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
3. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #174 - Anything Christmas Goes 
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) - Dec - Anything Goes
5. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #59 - Anything Christmas Goes
6. Aloha Friday Challenge - M, 1st Fri, Must be Paper (Digital Ok) - DEC #17  CHRISTMAS WINTER
7. Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 291  ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES  (W2 of 4)  Holiday schedule 4 weeks, and you may double your entries! (Up to 6 different projects).
8. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #607 - Anything but Square (W1 of 2)
9. Cutie Pie Challenge (M, 2nd Mon, must be cute) - #201 - Cute Christmas
10. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - #93 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

Aqua Christmas

 

An aqua Christmas card today. I adore blue, teal, turquoise, and all shades in between. 

I used a Jamie Rodgers die set, teal glitter card, and pearls to craft this piece. I am delighted with the result!

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #677 - 678 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
2. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
3. My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 549 - SOMETHING SNOW RELATED (W1 of 2) 
4. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  December -Anything Winter Goes
5. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #174 - Anything Christmas Goes 
6. 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) - Dec - Anything Goes
7. Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge  (M, 5E, First Mon, must have sentiment + theme) - #320 - Non-traditional Christmas Colors and/or Winter + a Sentiment 
8. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #24 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
9. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #314 - Anything Goes + option: Monochrome
10. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #59 - Anything Christmas Goes

"Happy Christmas"

A simple stencilled card today. I used an ice blue glitter paste onto blue Dp. I love the subtlety. I then used a vivid red Dp to set it all off. Love it!

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #677 - 678 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
2. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
3. My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 549 - SOMETHING SNOW RELATED (W1 of 2) 
4. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  December -Anything Winter Goes  *see below 
5. Halloween Crafts and Other Occasions (M, P1, E5) #21 - December - Halloween and Other Occasions (Occasions - Birthday, Christmas and other Winter Holidays)
6. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Nov/Dec - #11 - Anything Goes + option: Bells and Baubles
7. Inkspirational 2W,C10  #331 - Use Stencils  (W1 of 3)
8. Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge M, 1st Sat, 3E, MUST use patterned (designer) paper as the focus,  December - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper + optional theme: Christmas
9. Crazy is our fame - STENCILS are our game! - M, 1st Tue, E3 must use stencils - December - Anything with Stencils + optional theme: Make It Winter / Christmas
10. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #174 - Anything Christmas Goes  + DT Call (week 1)

"Merry Christmas"

 

A while time  ago, I came across a beautiful image from Radiant Artistry. I haven't looked back since ! You can discover their work on Ko-fi. I can create designs with such  vibrant colouring. Please take a look! I used this super fun image from the collection ~ Adorable Winter Little Girls. Guess what? Its free! there are many others there you can purchase at reasonable cost too.

I am excited to announce that I have joined the team as a Colourist. Working with these images is a delight!

I coloured with pencils, added a pretty paper, die cuts and a sentiment.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
2. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - #93 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
3. Aud Sentiments - Open, E5, MU sentiment, GDTM slot - DEC - (#320) Non-Traditional Christmas Colors and/or Winter + a Sentiment
4. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #677 - 678 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
5. Aloha Friday Challenge - M, 1st Fri, Must be Paper (Digital Ok) - DEC #17  CHRISTMAS WINTER  (Ends 12/31)
6. My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 549 - SOMETHING SNOW RELATED (W1 of 2) 
7. Krafty Chicks W  #745 - Use Stamps
8. C.R.A.F.T. W, 2E  #744  Christmas
9. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #240 Christmas (W1 of 2) 
10. FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge (M, P7, E5) - #15 - Anything Goes Country Christmas (rural, exterior, outdoors) 

#319~ More Than 1 Die Cut

May I present my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is ~ More Than 1 Die Cut. Please enter your makes here.

As can be seen I used a lot of die cuts here. A hippo, daisy die cut for the BG and the words. It's a sweet little card!

Challenges

1. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #483 - Birthdays (week 1)
2. Paper Minutes W, - #876 - No Christmas Card
3. 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) - Dec - Anything Goes
4. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
5. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #327 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2449 - Anything Goes
7. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Use Dies
8. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) Always Anything Goes
9. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - #75 - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 
10. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - #93 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

"Love me, love my dog"

 

Some time  ago, I came across a beautiful image from Radiant Artistry. I haven't looked back since ! You can discover their work on Ko-fi. I can create designs with such  vibrant colouring. Please take a look!

I am excited to announce that I have joined the team as a Colourist. Working with these images is a delight!

I coloured with pencils and a white pen. Matting, a pretty Dp and gems complete.

Challenges

1. Aud Sentiments - Open, E5, MU sentiment, GDTM slot - DEC - (#320) Non-Traditional Christmas Colors and/or Winter + a Sentiment
2. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
3. The 12 Months of Christmas - Open, Must be Christmas or theme, RW - (#117)  Anything Goes Christmas 
4. The Crafting Challenge - Open, MF, E3, UOE, RW, GDT Invite  Christmas
5. SheepSki Designs - Open, Only Hand Colour Stamped or Digital Images,MF, E3, OE10, T3, RW - (#93)   Anything Goes
6. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #326 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
7. Creative Knockouts - Open, E2, OE10, RW - W1 of 2  (#536)  Time to be merry - DT Call
8. Creative Inspiration - Open, E2, RW, T3 - December - (#21) Always Anything Goes
9. CRAFTalnica - E3, RW, T3 - W1 of 2 (#373) Anything Christmas New Year
10. Fab 'n' Funky - Open, T3, SW some weeks, JFF- W1 of 2 (#606)   Christmas Animals

"Peace and Joy"

 

Many Brits might recall a certain little character who was the face of a sparkling beverage advertisement. It's delightful with a dash of brandy!

I die-cut the deer and the card base, then used designer paper with a subtle yet complementary pattern. A sentiment completes the look!

Challenges

1. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #482 - Christmas (week 2)
2. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #173 - Anything Christmas Goes 
3. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - M, 1st Wed, 3 E - anything goes
4. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #606 - Christmas Animals (W1 of 2)
5. I Spy with My Little Eye, M, 3rd Week, E 5 #22 - Something for Christmas
6. Little Red Wagon, W, #784 - Non-Traditional Christmas Colors
7. Simon Says Stamps, W 5E - Winter Blues
8. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #677 - 678 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
9. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
10. 2 Sisters On The Blog (M, P1, E10) #92 - Christmas card with blue tones

"Wreath"

 

 A while ago, I came across a beautiful image from Radiant Artistry. I haven't looked back! You can discover their work on Ko-fi.I consistently create designs with vibrant colouring. Please take a look!

I am excited to announce that I have joined the team as a Colourist. Working with these images is a delight!

I coloured with pencils and a fineliner. Matting, a sentiment and a bow complete.

Challenges

1. Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#91) Christmas and.or winter
2. Let's Craft And Create - Open, MF and Comment, E3, SW - (#213) Theme: Anything Goes
3.  A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - DEC - (#2024-12) Anything Goes w/Opt: Happy Holidays (any holiday)
4. Aud Sentiments - Open, E5, MU sentiment, GDTM slot - DEC - (#320) Non-Traditional Christmas Colors and/or Winter + a Sentiment
5. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#12-2024) Anything Goes
6. The 12 Months of Christmas - Open, Must be Christmas or theme, RW - (#117)  Anything Goes Christmas 
7. The Crafting Challenge - Open, MF, E3, UOE, RW, GDT Invite  Christmas
8. SheepSki Designs - Open, Only Hand Colour Stamped or Digital Images,MF, E3, OE10, T3, RW - (#93)   Anything Goes
9. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #326 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
10. 52 Christmas Card Throwdown W,C11, Cards Only, must be Christmas. Ribbon - runs till Dec 6

"About Christmas No 1"

 We at Mirtillamente invite you to join our monthly Challenge Here, we love to see your creations and share ours at the same time!

I created this charming card using the "About Christmas No1 digi" – it's fabulous, isn't it? I coloured it with markers and pencils, fussy cut it out, and then mounted it onto an aperture card. Behind it, I've placed a piece of snowflake-embossed card. And, as is my custom, I finished it off with a sentiment and some sparkling gems.

Challenges 

1. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #675 - 676 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
2. Penny's Paper Crafty - Open, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#585)Always Anything Goes 
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #242 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. The Holly & Ivy Christmas  - Open, Must Be Christmas, E3, OE15 - W1 of 2 (#173)  Anything Goes Christmas
5. Try It on Tuesday - Open, UOE, T5, RW - W1 of 2 Traditional Christmas
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Open, E3, OE9, T3, RW, SW - (#2447)  Anything Goes
7.  Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#327)  Anything Goes
8. Peace on Earth - MB Christmas, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#76) Anything Christmas Goes  - (See Below)
9. Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU EF, E3, OUE, RW (USA), SW, T3 - W1 of 2  Anything Dry Embossed Goes 

DECEMBER 2024 - ANYTHING GOES W/ OPTIONAL TWIST "WINTER HOLIDAY"

 

Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is  "WINTER HOLIDAY"

Please enter HERE, we love to see your work. 

I used a wonderful Lisa Horton embossing folder on black card then hand painted with various mediums. A sentiment completes this card.

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #675 - 676 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
2. Penny's Paper Crafty - Open, E3, T3, RW - W1 of 2 (#585)Always Anything Goes 
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #242 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. The Holly & Ivy Christmas  - Open, Must Be Christmas, E3, OE15 - W1 of 2 (#173)  Anything Goes Christmas
5. Try It on Tuesday - Open, UOE, T5, RW - W1 of 2 Traditional Christmas
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Open, E3, OE9, T3, RW, SW - (#2447)  Anything Goes
7.  Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#327)  Anything Goes
8. Peace on Earth - MB Christmas, T3, SW - W2 of 2 - (#76) Anything Christmas Goes  - (See Below)
9. Can You Handle the Pressure? - MU EF, E3, OUE, RW (USA), SW, T3 - W1 of 2  Anything Dry Embossed Goes 

Simple Pot

Hello everyone! I hope it was a good one filled with family and love!!

I have used Simple Pot, so pretty and time sensitive, available here ~  Blueberry Craft Shop (mirtillamentecraftshop.it)

I coloured with markers. used pretty papers to enhance along with  a sentiment and die cuts to enhance.

Happy New year to all xxxx

Challenges

1. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Anything Goes  (W2 of 2)
2. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #214 A Christmas Card
3. C.R.A.F.T. W,2E  #702 Christmas - The Last Stretch 
4. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #9 Anything Goes
5. DL.Art Thankful Thursday  2W, 2nd and 4th Thur, 1 project per day #337 Anything Goes   (W2 of 2)
6. Moving along with the Times M, 3E #161 December - Winter Animals
7. Crafty Gals Corner M, 2nd Wed, 3E, #250 - Tis the Season
8. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #625 - 626 Anything Goes
9. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
10. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) #303 - Feminine

Winter Fellows

 

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas day! This is my inspiration post for Ching Chou Kuik Facebook. The store has so many wonderful images to inspire your creativity! 

Recipe

 

Ching Chou Kuik image called Winter Fellows coloured with pencils and a white Sharpie. I made a split card with pretty papers. I added a snowflake and sentiment to finish.

 

Challenges

1. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Anything Goes  (W2 of 2)
2. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #214 A Christmas Card
3. C.R.A.F.T. W,2E  #702 Christmas - The Last Stretch 
4. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #9 Anything Goes
5. DL.Art Thankful Thursday  2W, 2nd and 4th Thur, 1 project per day #337 Anything Goes   (W2 of 2)
6. Moving along with the Times M, 3E #161 December - Winter Animals
7. Crafty Gals Corner M, 2nd Wed, 3E, #250 - Tis the Season
8. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #625 - 626 Anything Goes
9. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
10. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) #303 - Feminine