"Ageless Elegant"

 

 Go to Blueberry Craft Shop  and you can buy this image "Ageless Elegant" and so many more superb digital stamps! 

This is one heck of a classy image. What lady would not love this? None I know of! 

I coloured with markers and pencils. Pretty papers, a sentiment and tassel die cuts finish this card.

Challenges 

1. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #665 - 666 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
2. A Place To Start (M, 1st Mon) - Sep - Anything Goes
3. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Monochrome
4. We Love Stamping (M, stamping as focal point, 3E) - September - Hand Coloured Image + option: Anything Goes
5. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) Sep/Oct - #09 - Anything Goes + option: Autumn/Fall
6. The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) September - Anything Goes
7. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (M, P25 - must use patterned papers and no digital work) - Anything Goes
8. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #234 Any Coloring Medium (W2 of 2) 
9. Krafty Chicks W  #735 - All Occasions

Treasure your world

 

A while ago, I came across a beautiful image from Radiant Artistry. You can discover their work on Ko-fi. I consistently produce vibrant coloring with their designs.

I'm delighted to announce that I've become a Colourist for them. Working with these images is a joy!

I must admit, the image is larger than it appears here. I made a mistake with a pencil and when I attempted to erase it, the paper tore. I was devastated. However, I decided to cut it out and use the rest because she is incredibly beautiful.

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #667 - 668 Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
2. Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
3. Fab n Funky 2W, - Gem or Pearls 
4. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) #21 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
5. Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/30) #281 - Anything Goes + option: Mythical Creatures
6. Morgan's ArtWorld Open Challenge (M, P1, E3, must follow blog) Always Anything Goes 
7. Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #99 - Pink, Pearls and/or Sparkle
8. A Place To Start (M, 1st Mon) - Sep - Anything Goes
9. We Love Stamping (M, stamping as focal point, 3E) - September - Hand Coloured Image + option: Anything Goes
10. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 678 - ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2)

"Rock on"

 

Card for a man today! Rock on!

Used a die cut, sentiment and great Dp's! A few black gems finish the card.

Challenges

1. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #665 - 666 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
2. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
3. Krafty Chicks W  #734 - Clean and Simple
4. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 678 - ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2)
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) - Sep - Anything Goes + option: Monochromatic
6. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Monochrome
7. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #118 Dots and/or Stripes
8. Seize The Birthday 2W, 3E, C5  #291  Anything Goes  + option: Stripes
9. Colourful Options (M, P1) SEP - Be Bold 
10. Fab'nfunky add gems or pearls

Be unique!

 In honour of all those women who fought, are fighting and maybe helping others who are affected by Breast Cancer, a pink card today.

I used an Altenew embossing folder. I embossed in black then waxed with a rose pink. I fussy cut. Then highlighted the middles with a gold pen. I layered onto pink CS and added a sentiment.

Just in case anyone needs encouragement, get that mammogram if you find anything "off". I did 21 years ago and it meant that with surgery and treatment I have seem my girls become women, wives and mothers! I have seen 2 grandchildren come into our world. It's all been worth it. 

Challenges

1. A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 2E  - #18 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2) 
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2437 - Anything Goes
3. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #665 - 666 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes 
5. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 678 - ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2)
6. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) #72 - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 
7. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) #21 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
8. Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #99 - Pink, Pearls and/or Sparkle
9. My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 543 - SPRING SEASON  (W1 of 2)  
10. Krafty Chicks W  #734 - Clean and Simple

#313 ~ Colours of Fall/Autumn

 

Hello there. May I present my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is " Colours of Fall/ Autumn" Please enter your makes here.

I made an alcohol ink BG. Die cut and framed this cute Squirrel. Added a fun sentiment, gems and a flower to complete.

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) - Sep - Anything Goes + option: Monochromatic
2. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes 
3. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 678 - ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2)
4. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #665 - 666 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2437 - Anything Goes
6. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) Sep/Oct - #09 - Anything Goes + option: Autumn/Fall
7. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) #87 - Always Anything Goes 
8. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) #312 - Anything Goes + option: Include an Animal
9. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - #90 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

Happy Wishes

 An autumnal feel to my card today. Our autumn started all too soon, alas!

A lovely image from Radiant Artistry today. Find them on Ko-fi. I without fail always manage to produce great colouring,

 I am pleased to say I am now a Colourist for them. I love working with these images!

She is coloured with pencils and layered onto suitable DP's and some pretty die cut leaves and a sentimant added.

Challenges

1. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #477 - TBA (week 1)
2. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 678 - ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2)
3. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #665 - 666 Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
4. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) Sep/Oct - #09 - Anything Goes + option: Autumn/Fall
5. Sparkles Forum Challenges (M, P15, 3E) #180 - Autumn / Fall
6. The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) September - Anything Goes
7. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  September -Anything Fall Goes 
8. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
9. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #238 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
10. We Love Stamping (M, stamping as focal point, 3E) - September - Hand Coloured Image + option: Anything Goes

All The Joy

 Making an early start on my Christmas cards. Thank you BFF for lending me this die and i could not find it tom buy!

I cut twice, layered then added gems and pearls. A sentiment and bow complete.

Challenges

1. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 678 - ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2)
2. A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 2E  - #18 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
3. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #665 - 666 Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
4. A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - SEP - (#2024-09)  Anything Goes with Optional: No Option this Month
5. Peace on Earth (ÀW, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3, must be Christmas) - #72 - Anything Christmas Goes + Inspiration Boar
6. 52 Christmas Card Throwdown W,C11, Cards Only, must be Christmas. Monochrome
7. Krafty Chicks W  #733 - Christmas
8. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #233 It's Hip To Be Square (W2 of 2) 
9. Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges  (Odd M, P1 for 6-Weeks, E8, Handmade No complete Digital) Sep/Oct - #9 - Anything Goes with Featured BINGO Card *  (N)
10. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #58 - Anything Christmas Goes

"Dragonfly"

 

A card for a man today, using a TH die and torn papers to give a manly feel to what may be seen as a feminine die. I placed the die cut onto card speckled with D Oxide. A sentiment and enamel dots complete the card.

Challenges

1. A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 2E  - #18 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
2. Allsorts  W,3E  - #798 - Something Fishy or Anything Goes
3. Creative Crafting Uncles (M, P15, E3, masculine) - #57 
4. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - #90 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
5. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (M, P25 - must use patterned papers and no digital work) - Anything Goes
6. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 678 - ANYTHING GOES  (W1 of 2)
7. My Time to Craft  2W 1st & 3rd Fri - No. 542 - THEME IS TO ADD TEXTURE   (W2 of 2)
8. Fab n Funky 2W, - Birthday or Anniversary 
9. I Spy With My Little Eye M, 3rd We, E5, #18  Something from the Garden 
10. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #665 - 666 Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 

"Wasser"

 Go to Blueberry Craft Shop (mirtillamentecraftshop.it) and you can buy this image "Wasser"  and so many more superb digital stamps! 

I coloured her with markers and pencils and then fussy cut her. She is on embossed card. I then created a card blank using fab papers. Flowers and a sentiment finish this pretty card!

Speak soon, Jackie xx

Challenges

1. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -  Open, MF, SW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, New Always Anything Goes
2. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #232 Pretty In Pink (W2 of 2) 
3. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) #72 - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 
4. Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#88) For the Girls
5. Dragonfly Dreams - Open, T3, RW - September - Happy Birthday
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2435 - Anything Goes
7. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) Jul/Aug - #07 - Anything Goes 
8. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) #88 - For the Girls
9. SheepSki Designs Challenges (M, P1, 3E, C10, SIO) #90 - Anything Goes
10. A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - SEP - (#2024-09)  Anything Goes with Optional: No Option this Month

#312 ~ What's In Your Garden

 

Hello there. May I present my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is " What's In Your Garden"  Please enter your makes here.

I have a fab garden filled with plants, hence my floral card. I used a shaped card base, floral die cuts and pretty papers to create this card for my BF.

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) - Sep - Anything Goes + option: Monochromatic
2. Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#88) For the Girls
3. Dragonfly Dreams - Open, T3, RW - September - Happy Birthday
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2435 - Anything Goes
5. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) #20 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board
6. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) Jul/Aug - #07 - Anything Goes 
7. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap (M, P25 - must use patterned papers and no digital work) - Anything Goes
8. A Place to Start - Open, E5, SW, JFF - SEP - (#2024-09) Anything Goes with Optional: No Option this Month
9. Anything Goes with a Fun Fold for Creative Creases #90 (secretstamper.com)

Happy Birthday!

 

Another buckle card today! Definitely for a girlie girl! I used some Tonic sweet DP's and a die cut sentiment to complete.

Challenges

1. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -  Open, MF, SW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, New Always Anything Goes
2. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #232 Pretty In Pink (W2 of 2) 
3. Krafty Chicks W  #731 - Anything 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) - Sep - Anything Goes + option: Monochromatic
5. A Place To Start (M, 1st Mon) - Sep - Anything Goes
6. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) #72 - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 
7. DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
8. The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #79 - Always Anything Goes
9. Daisy Chain Challenges - MF Theme, Open, UE, UOE, RW, T3, M - (#88) For the Girls
10. Dragonfly Dreams - Open, T3, RW - September - Happy Birthday

Pretty in pink

  A lovely image from Radiant Artistry today. Find them on Ko-fi. I without fail always manage to produce great colouring"

I used some pretty papers and a bow to complete my card.

Challenges

 

1. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -  Open, MF, SW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, New Always Anything Goes
2. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #232 Pretty In Pink (W2 of 2) 
3. Krafty Chicks W  #731 - Anything Goes
4. Challenge #72 at Creations In Pink
5. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
6. Archiscraps (M, P1, E1) Sep - Lots of Layers
7. Morgan's ArtWorld Open Challenge (M, P1, E3, must follow blog) Always Anything Goes 
8. The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) September - Anything Goes
9. Allsorts  W,3E  - #796 -  Getting Sentimental (use a sentiment) or Anything Goes
10. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) #88 - For the Girls

"Francis Party"

 

  Another day, another month and another fabulous Challenge starts at Mirtillamente! Please enter your makes HERE, we love to see your amazing artwork!

Go to Blueberry Craft Shop (mirtillamentecraftshop.it) and you can purchase this image 'Francis Party'" and so many more superb digital stamps!

I coloured her up with markers and pencils. I fussy cut her and added her to an oval die cut. Pretty papers, flowers and a sentiment finish the card.

Challenges

1. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -  Open, MF, SW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, New Always Anything Goes
2. Digi Choosday (Polkadoodles) - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W - W1 of 2 (#35) W2 of 2 (#34) Anything Goes 
3. Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W1 of 2 (#562)   Anything Goes
4. Shopping Our Stash - Open, 2W, OE12, T3 - W1 of 2  (#529) Just Because  Open, UOE, T5, RW - Make It Feminine
5. Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#321) Anything Goes 
6. Gem of a Challenge - Open, E2, T3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#16)  Always Anything Goes
7. Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #232 Pretty In Pink (W2 of 2) 
8. Krafty Chicks W  #731 - Anything Goes

9. Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes

10. Challenge #72 at Creations In Pink

ANYTHING GOES W/ OPTIONAL TWIST "ME, MYSELF & I" - SPONSOR MIRTILLAMENTE

 Hello there, this is my card for the latest 613 Avenue Create Challenge. The optional twist is "ME, MYSELF & I" . We have a fabulous sponsor in Mirtillamente  ~Blueberry Craft Shop (mirtillamentecraftshop.it) I used the fabulous "Dorothy" and coloured her with markers. I used some bright and fresh papers to enhance. A bow finishes her off!

Please enter HERE, we love to see your work. 

Challenges

1. Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap -  Open, MF, SW (for 5+ entries,T3 (for 15+ entries), MUST USE at least one DESIGNER PAPER, New Always Anything Goes
2. Digi Choosday (Polkadoodles) - Open, E2, T3, RW, 2W - W1 of 2 (#35) W2 of 2 (#34) Anything Goes 
3. Everybody Art - Open, JFF - W1 of 2 (#562)   Anything Goes
4. Shopping Our Stash - Open, 2W, OE12, T3 - W1 of 2  (#529) Just Because  Open, UOE, T5, RW - Make It Feminine
5. Dream Valley - Open, OE10, E3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#321) Anything Goes 
6. Gem of a Challenge - Open, E2, T3, RW - W1 of 2 - (#16)  Always Anything Goes
7. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite Coloring Medium and Why (W2 of 2) Pens, so versatile!
8. Creative Knockouts 2W,2E,C8  #529  Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 

Poppies

 

A poppy card today using the an embossing die from Lisa Horton. I embossed in red card, coloured the leaves in green pearl pen and added details with black and gold pens. The BG is navy embossed card rubbed over with white ink. I love the effect this gives!

Challenges

1. Beautiful Blossoms 
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
3. A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #19 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
4. DL.Art Thankful Thursday  2W, 2nd and 4th Thur, 1 project per day #332 Anything Goes
5. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) September - Anything Goes 
6. Happy Little Stampers Dies (M, P9) September - Anything Goes
7. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Anything Goes
8. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #613 - 614 Anything Goes
9. The Crafty Addicts  M, 1st Wed, 3E - Anything Goes
10. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) Always Anything Goes

Lily

 

 This is my inspiration post for Ching Chou Kuik Facebook. The store has so may wonderful images to inspire your creativity!”

 

Recipe

 

Ching Chou Kuik image called Lily from the set 4 Girl with Flower.  coloured with pencils and a white Sharpie

Pretty paper

Sentiment

 

Challenges

1. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) #8 Anything Flowers Goes
2. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) #300 - Colours of the Garden
3. SheepSki Designs Challenges (M, P1, 3E, C10, SIO) #78 - Make It Feminine
4. Word Art Wednesdays 2W, 10E, scriptural word art freebie - #607 - 608 Anything Goes
5. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M) - #146 -  Anything Goes
6. The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #67 - Always Anything Goes
7. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
8. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Always Anything Goes
9. The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) September - Anything Goes
10. DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) Always Anything Goes