THE PAPER SHELTER CHALLENGE #454: HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 We have a fun new challenge starting at The Paper Shelter today!  Our theme for the week is:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

It couldn't get any easier than that!

I've created a groovy card using Charmingly Hippie.  I wanted to give her an 'updated' look, but keep my card psychedelic and fun.

I've coloured the image with Copics.

I have two different paper packs, perfect for an image with a hippie theme, but I had already coloured her before I pulled them out, and neither looked good with her, so I pulled out one of my oldest paper packs for this one: DCWV Nana's Kids.  The colours were exactly what I was looking for.  

I've added a flower strip and a peace sign from one of my original paper pack choices: Groovy Kit by Ella & Viv.

My giant sentiment is die cut using dies from two different Crafti Potential stamp & die kits.  My flowers are 49 and Market.

I was surprised at how hard it was to put this card together.  The background paper is so bold, it was hard to find flowers that didn't clash too badly, or get lost.   I'm quite happy with the end result though.

Well, up for grabs this week is our usual fantastic prize!  You could win a $30 store voucher if you've used a Paper Shelter product on your entry (black & white digi, pre-coloured image or digital paper), 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.

Have fun!

Thanks for popping in for a look! 

Linda

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

Incy Wincy Designs 18 - 31 January: Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge #1: Anything Goes

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday January Challenge: Something Old/Something New (An old image coloured up in a completely new way)

Jan's Digi Stamps January Challenge: Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #83: Anything Goes

PASSION FOR MARKERS CHALLENGE #576: BUTTONS/BOWS

Good Morning lovely crafters!

This week our talented Elaine has chosen your theme.  She'd like to see 

BUTTONS AND/OR BOWS on your creation.

Up for grabs is 2 digi images from our generous sponsor:

I have used Wild About Flowers on my card.  I have coloured the image with Copics and used a Creative Dies wonky stitches die to frame her.  I've also inked around her with Distress Ink.

My papers are from the DCWV Honey Chic Stack.  I've used the same Creative Dies die for the pink paper and a Paper Rose banner for the floral paper.  My sentiment is from a die and stamp set by Crafti Potential.

I decided to use buttons and a bow.  The buttons are from my stash and the ribbon is Offray.  I've also added a few I Am Roses flowers.

Be sure to get your entry in this week, for an opportunity to win this awesome prize!  

Thanks for popping in for look today!

Linda

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

All Dressed Up January Challenge #113: Anything ADU

Allsorts Challenge Week 608: Beautiful Blooms

SheepSki Designs Challenge #46: Anything You Want

Crafty Friends Challenge 148: Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity Challenge 381: Anything Goes

NOAH 2

 This is the second card I'm making for brothers in their early 20s, using images from Mo's Digital Pencil that I've had in my stash for years.  I've actually used this image before.  It's fabulous male image!

The image is called Noah.  I've coloured it with markers, and used a Poppy Crafts die to cut it out, and another from the set to cut out the sentiment.  

The sentiment is a KaiserCraft stamp.  My papers are from the DCWV My Sunshine Stack paper pack.  I've added two lengths of hemp cord and tied them off with a bow.  I've also added a glitter dot by Ribtex.

Thanks for popping in for al look today!

Linda

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

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #299: Anything Mo's Goes

Daisy Chain Challenge #48: Happy Birthday

Love To Scrap Challenge #141: Anything Goes

GET WELL SOON

A quick Get Well Soon from me today, for someone who has just had surgery.

This cute tortoise is from the Noah's ABC Animals Cricut cartridge.  My papers are from the Maja Design Denim & Friends pack.  I typed up the sentiments and cut them out using Spellbinders dies.  The fantastic little Bandaids are Merci stickers.

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

Crafty Animals Challenge #46: Animal Main Focus

Creatalicious Challenge #203: Anything Goes + Kraft

2 Crafty Critter Crazies January Challenge: Animal Main Focus

CARPENTER JOE

This adorable image is from Tiddly Inks.  It's called Carpenter Joe.  I have coloured the image with Copics, and used a Tim Holtz stencil and distress inks to create the background.  

My papers are all from the KaiserCraft Base Coat pack.  The sentiments are Daisy & Dandelion stamps.  I've added 2 different ribbons and little ice cream sticks.

Thanks so much for popping in for a look!

Linda

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

Watercooler Wednesday Challenge 305: Helen's Anything Goes + Masculine

Digi Choosday Week 3: Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door 19th January: Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge #385: Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 670: Birthdays

PENNY'S PAPER-CRAFTY CHALLENGE #488: ANYTHING GOES

It's time for a new challenge at Penny's, and this time we have THREE super prizes up for grabs!

giving away 1 stamp set of the winner's choice

giving away 2 digi images of the winner's choice

giving away 2 digi images of the winner's choice

This adorable image is from All Dressed Up.  It's called Love is.  Aren't they just the cutest! 

I have coloured the image with markers and used a KaiserCraft circle and scalloped die to frame them.  For the cloudy background I used a cloud stencil by My Favourite Things and Distress ink.

My papers are from two paper packs: DCWV Textures & Finishes, and Studio Light Lovely Moments.

  I've added a few Echo Park enamel dots and flowers from my stash.  The lace was also a loose piece in my stash, and the lace bow is Santoro.

Be sure to get your entries in for an opportunity to win one of the fantastic prizes up for grabs!

Thanks for popping in to see my card.

Linda

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

All Dressed Up January Challenge #113: Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge: Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week 3: Anything Goes

Pammies Inky Pinkies Challenge 2103: Anything Goes

Always Fun Challenge #197: Use Your Favourite Products (flowers and lace seem to make their way onto almost all my cards!)

PAPER NEST DOLLS EMMA WITH BALLOON (STRIPED)

 I have a little Paper Nest Dolls inspiration for you today.

This sweet little thing is called Emma with Balloon (Striped) - because she's also available with plain socks.

I have coloured the image with markers and used a wonky stitches die by Creative Dies to cut the shape around her, allowing her balloon to extend beyond the edges of the shape.

My papers are from the Heartfelt Creations Tea Time paper pack.  I've used one of my oldest Martha Stewart punches for the heart borders.

The bunting in the top corner is Jenni B, and I've used hemp cord to tie it off - making the smallest bows I think I've ever made!

Emma's gift is a dimensional sticker I've had in my stash for years, and my flowers were all from my stash.  A finishing touch was a few pearls.

I love working with digital images, but if rubber stamps are your thing, you can find sweet Emma in rubber here.

we have loads of Paper Nest Dolls inspiration in our Facebook group, so join us there to see more!

Thanks so much for popping in for a look!

Linda

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

Colour Crazy Challenge Week 2: Anything Goes

Simply Create Too Challenge #166: Favourite Colour Combo (I LOVE pink & purple together)

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra Challenge January: Anything Goes

Your Scrapbook Place January Challenge: Anything Goes

My Besties Spanish Challenge #79: Anything Goes

DIGI DOODLE STUDIOS BOBBY MARTIAL ARTS BOY

Sticking with the theme of making boy cards this month, today I have a karate themed card to share, with an adorable image from Digi Doodle Studios, called Bobby Martial Arts Boy.

I have coloured the image with markers and used a Poppy Crafts stitched edge circle die to cut him out.  

My papers are from the ColorPlay Martial Arts paper pack.  I wish it had also had a few 'younger' looking papers, so I could make this card cuter, but the red, white and black is ok.

To embellish this card I've used a Jolee's karate themed pack.  Aren't they awesome!  The sentiment is a Stampendous! stamp and I've used a Paper Rose stitched edge tag die to cut it out.

We have lots of inspiration to share in our Facebook Group, so be sure to join us there!

You can head directly to the store if you prefer:

For an opportunity to win Digi Doodles of your own, get your hand coloured project into this month's challenge here:

Thanks for popping in today!

Linda

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

Gem of a Challenge 2: Anything Goes

Dies R Us Challenge #161: Anything Goes (brand: Paper Rose)

Craft Rocket Challenge #77: For the boys/men

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge: Anything Goes

My Besties International January Challenge: Anything Goes