Linda's Creations

Wednesday 6 December 2023

THE PAPER SHELTER BLOG HOP 2023: CELEBRATIONS

Good Morning lovely crafters!

Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 13th Birthday on the 8th of December! This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

The theme for this special challenge is:

CELEBRATIONS

This is your first stop on the Hop! If you get lost along the way, then you'll want to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, because you don't want to miss out on this one. Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

I decided to go with a male themed card for the Hop, because The Paper Shelter has a wonderful selection of male images for that special guy in your life. I've used Workout Time! on my card.

I've coloured the image with Copics and used a My Favorite Things stencil and Distress Inks for the wall behind him.

My papers are from the DCWV The Guy Stack paper pack. I've added Jolee's stickers for all the exercise embellishments.

From here, you will need to hop on over to Lena's blog. Don't forget to leave your comment before you go, for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in store!

Good Luck! Hope you find lots of inspiration on the Hop!

Linda

Tuesday 5 December 2023

PASSION FOR MARKERS MEGA CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: ADD A SENTIMENT

Good Morning everyone!

Our MEGA CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE is always a biggie, filled with opportunities to win prizes from our generous sponsors from throughout the year.

Our theme for this one is:

ADD A SENTIMENT

You can find all the challenge details on the blog. These are the prizes we have up for grabs:

3 digi images

£10.00 voucher (digital products only)

1 stamp set (must be in stock)

2 digi images

3 digi images

2 digi images

£20.00 voucher

I've used a Krista Smith image, called Pet Kisses C (for cat). I've coloured the image with Copics.

My papers are from the Prima Love Notes paper pack. I've used an Ultimate Crafts stamp for the sentiment. I had a little accident after I stamped it. I dropped the stamp on to the paper, and it re-stamped a portion of the sentiment, so I decided to do that a few more times, to make it look intentional.

I've added a little doily my Mom crocheted, cutting it in half, to use the two halves in different places on the card.

My flowers are a mix of I Am Roses, Prima and 49 and Market. To finish off, I've added a few Prima Say it in Crystals dots.

The team have more inspiration for you on the blog, so be sure to have a look.

Thanks for popping in to see mine.

Linda

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Creations in Pink Challenge #64: Mostly Pink

Crafty Catz Challenge #661: Anything Goes + Make Them Smile

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week 48: Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 2348: Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers Challenge #548: Anything Goes + Add a Banner

Wednesday 22 November 2023

THE PAPER SHELTER CHALLENGE #577: ALL ABOUT FAMILY

Good Morning lovely crafters!

Our theme at The Paper Shelter this week is:

ALL ABOUT FAMILY

I've decided to make a Christmas card for Gran, using Grandma's Christmas Tales.

I've coloured the image with Copics.

My papers are from the Carta Bella Letters to Santa paper pack. I've included two laser cuts, by Scrapaholics, and I've sprayed them both with white Gesso, and then added a few Simple Stories enamel dots.

I've also included a strip of Birch Creative lace, and flowers by Prima and Petaloo.

Up for grabs at The Paper Shelter this week is our usual fantastic prize! Our winner will win a $30 store voucher if you've used a Paper Shelter product on your entry (you could choose the pre-coloured image, the black and white digi, or the digital paper that comes in the set), or 3 digis of your choice, if you've used another brand. You can enter the challenge up to 3 times, provided you've used a Paper Shelter product on at least one of them.

Thanks for popping in!

Linda

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Gem of a Challenge Week 23: Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #218: Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #698: Christmas

Jan's Digi Stamps November Challenge: Anything Goes

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge #11: Anything Goes

Tuesday 21 November 2023

PASSION FOR MARKERS CHALLENGE #717: WINTER

Good Morning everyone!

Our lovely Kitty has chosen our theme for the week. She'd like to see your

WINTER

creations.

Up for grabs, we have 3 digi images from our generous sponsor

I've chosen Victorian Winter Emily for my card.

I have coloured the image with Copics, and inked the edges. My papers are from the Ciao Bella Frozen Roses paper pack. I've distressed the paper edges.

The sentiment tag is a chipboard sticker by Echo Park, and the glittery snowflakes are Little Birdie.

Be sure to pop over to the challenge blog to see how the rest of the team have interpreted this week's theme.

Thanks for popping in to see mine!

Linda

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week 46: Anything Goes

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #11: Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge #508: Lots of Layers

Pattie's Creations Challenge 212: Anything Goes

LeAnn's World 101 Challenge #66: Anything Goes

Wednesday 8 November 2023

THE PAPER SHELTER CHALLENGE #575: WARM & FUZZY

Good Morning lovely crafters!

Our theme at The Paper Shelter this week is:

WARM & FUZZY

It's quite a broad subject. You can choose anything that makes you feel warm & fuzzy, you could use warm colours, or choose something fuzzy for your project, like a teddybear.

I've chosen Cozy Christmas Together for my card. I have coloured the image with Copics, then used a Poppy Crafts die to cut it out, cutting the bottom bit with a blade.

My paper and sentiment are from the PhotoPlay Santa Paws for Cats paper pack. I've used a Creative Dies wonky stitches circle die for the red paper. I've also used an Amy Design die for the top left corner lamp and snowflake die cut.

The snowflake swirl is a Scrapaholics laser cut. I've sprayed that with white Gesso. My flowers are a mix of I Am Roses and Little Birdie. The white bobble lace is Simplicity and the red and gold lace is an old one from my stash.

Thanks for popping in!

Linda

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Gem of a Challenge Week 22: Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #11: Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar November Challenge: Anything Goes

Through The Purple Haze Challenge #210: Anything Goes

SheepSki Designs Challenge #80: Getting Ready For Christmas

Tuesday 7 November 2023

PASSION FOR MARKERS CHALLENGE #715: FAVOURITE DIGI/STAMP

Oour lovely Karen has given us direction this week. She'd like to see your

FAVOURITE DIGI or STAMP

That was an easy choice for us, because we're sponsored by

and they'll be giving away a £10 voucher to spend on digi products in the store this week.

I chose Almond Blossoms for my card. I have coloured the image with Copics.

My papers are from two different paper backs. The background from the Asuka Studio Dusty Blue Floral paper pack, and the striped paper from the Asuka Studio Water Color Splash paper pack.

I've added an Offray ribbon and tied off a big bow. I've also added two small Prima pearl swirls.