Sunday 25 July 2021

BIG GUY GOLFING


 I have a few male cards on my to-do list, so a simple male card from me today, using a super image from Mo's Digital Pencil, called Big Guy Golfing.


I've coloured the image with markers and gone for a super simple card design, using papers from the PhotoPlay Fetch paper pack.

I've added a full set of Jolee's dimensional stickers with a golfing theme, and really, that's all the card needed.





That's it for today.  Thanks for popping in for a look!

Linda


I would like to enter this into the following challenges:




Friday 23 July 2021

ROOTED IN CHRIST


 I decided to make this a bridge-fold card specifically to accomodate the 'Rooted in Christ' banner.  Both it and the fantastic Bible are Jolee's, and I've had them sitting in my sticker box for years.  Recently a young man in our family has been ordained as a minister, and I thought they'd be perfect for his birthday card.


My paper is from the DCWV The Timeless Type Stack paper pack.  

The image is called Reading Boy by Krista Smith.  I added the 'Holy Bible' to his book and coloured the image with Copics.

I typed up the sentiment - a beautiful benediction from Numbers 6:24 - 26, using LD Wedding Ornate font.

I've added a few America Crafts puffy dots.




Thanks so much for popping in for a look today!

Linda


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

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #270: Layer it up

Wednesday 21 July 2021

THE PAPER SHELTER 2021 SUMMER BREAK CHALLENGE: ANYTHING GOES


Good Morning lovely crafters!



It's time for our Summer Holiday challenge, and that means ANYTHING GOES for you!



This gorgeous image is called Maggie.  I have coloured her with Copics.  

My papers are from the Echo Park Coffee and Friends collection.  I used a Paper Rose tag die for the tag shaped paper.  I've added a strip of Birch lace and Green Tara flowers.  There are also a few Carta Bella enamel dots in there.





This challenge will run for 4 weeks, without any commenting, but there's still an opportunity to win a fantastic prize!




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.

Hoping you enjoy every moment of your crafting this month!

Thanks for popping in!

Linda

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

Through The Craft Room Door 20 July: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week 29: Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge: Anything Goes
Your Scrapbook Place July Challenge: Anything Goes

Tuesday 20 July 2021

PASSION FOR MARKERS CHALLENGE #601:CELEBRATE!


Good Morning lovely crafters!


We have a new challenge on the go at Passion for Markers, and our lovely Elaine has chosen your theme for the week:
CELEBRATE!

Up for grabs are 3 digi images from our generous sponsor





I've decided to celebrate LOVE this week, with an Anniversary card.  I've used Unknown Dancers on my card, and coloured the image with Copics.  

First a brief story: I love to dance!  Too many years ago to mention, my husband agreed to take Latin American dance classes with me, and one of the dances we learnt to do was the tango.  I loved every second of it, until one day I chose to wear open shoes to the class, rather than closed toe shoes, and as my hubby stepped forward, the sole of his shoe slid across the top of my foot, and hooked my toenail, ripping my toe and ending our class with a fair bit of angry muttering.  Entirely my fault of course.

Other than the memory of that day though, the tango always bring s a smile to my face and holds a special place in our hearts, and this image has always reminded me of our tango days.

On that note, have you watched the movie Scent of a Woman?  Not only does it show Al Pacino at his absolute finest, but there's a tango scene in the movie that is positively beautiful.  My hubby and I used to put that movie on in the background while we practiced our tango at home 🥰

Time for my card!

My paper and the tag are from the Stamperia Passion paper pack.  I've distressed and inked the edges.  I've added Prima flowers and a few pearls.  I found a teeny pre-made bow in my stash, which I've added to the tag.  The hearts are Celebr8 laser cuts, which I've coloured with markers.






The girls have put together a beautiful set of inspiration cards this week, so be sure to pop over to have a look.  Thanks for popping in to see mine!

Monday 19 July 2021

PAPER NEST DOLLS CRAFTING AVERY



I just love finding images with a 'crafting' theme, because we all know so many fellow crafters and an image for a card for one of them is actually quite hard to find.  This one is called Crafting Avery.



I have coloured the image with Copics and used a sheet of pearlescent cardstock from the Core'dinations Gemstones paper pack, to frame the image and papers.

My papers are from the DCWV Fairytale Floral paper pack.  The sentiment is an Art Impressions stamp from the Crafty Girls set.

I've added a satin ribbon and flowers from I Am Roses, as well as a few little flower buttons and a few KaiserCraft pearls.  The fabulous crafty stickers are from the PhotoPlay Crafting With My Gnomies collection.





You can find more of these cuties in the Paper Nest Dolls Store.

And if you're looking for a bit of inspiration, join us in our Facebook Group.

Thanks for popping over for a look today!

Linda


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

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #7: Anything Goes
A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge #7: Anything Goes

Sunday 18 July 2021

DIGI DOODLE STUDIOS HOLIDAY MICE PAIRABLES


We're celebrating Christmas in July at Digi Doodle Studios, and today I have a card to share using the Holiday Mice Pairables set.  These sets are full of images and sentiments, to mix and match.  The possibilities are endless.


I've used the adorable Cocoa Cup Mouse, the gifts and one of the sentiments on this card.

I have coloured the image with Copics and used papers from the Maja Design Christmas Season paper pack.  

I've added a strip of lace and a fun Christmas ribbon I received as part of a gift from one of my crafty DT friends.  I've also added a few enamel dots.




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 Christmas project into this month's challenge here:


Thanks for popping in today!

Saturday 17 July 2021

OLYMPIC DAD


 I have a Father's Day card to share today, using a fun image from Kenny K, called Olympic Runner.


I have coloured the image with markers and used a white gel pen to add a few 'white hot' flames.  My papers are from the Simple Stories Dad paper pack, and the sentiment tag and chequered stripes are from the PhotoPlay Best Dad Ever collection.  I've added a few pearls.


That's it for today!  Thanks for popping in for a look!

Linda


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

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #409: Any Occasion
Creative Knockouts Challenge #410: Celebrations

Friday 16 July 2021

CUTE AS A BUTTON MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE



This gorgeous image comes with a few extras, which I chose not to use for this card.  The image is called Mediterranean Cruise.  I have coloured it with Copics, and used a Creative Dies wonky stitches die to cut it out.



My papers are from the Maja Design Little Street Cafe paper pack.  

I've used several elements from a Celebr8 laser cut set and coloured them all with a black marker - the sentiment, and corner designs.  My flowers are Green Tara.

I've then added a bow with a Tim Holtz heart attached.







If you're looking for a bit more inspiration, you can find our Inspiration Blog here:


We have lots to share in our Facebook and MeWe Groups too:


For more of these gorgeous images, you can visit the store here:


And don't forget our monthly blog challenge, for an opportunity to win Cute As A Button images of your own.  You can enter using any brand of image you like.:



Thanks so much for popping in for look today!

Linda


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

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week 28: Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge: Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Challenge Week 27: Anything Goes