CATHARINE

After all the male cards recently, I thought it was time to pop some 'soft' into the mix.  

I have used a Paper Shelter pre-coloured digi, called Catharine.  My papers are all from the Maja Design (of course) Vintage Spring Basics pack.  I've added lots of lace - some just popping out behind distressed edges of paper above them, and some cheesecloth.  My flowers are an assortment including KaiserCraft, 49 and Market, and Petaloo.  I've also added a few pearl swirls (Bella! Bling), and little random pearls all over.

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

Deep Ocean Challenge #161: Shabby Chic / Vintage

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #135: Bingo #4: bottom line: vintage; flowers; pearls

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #193: Favourite Colours (pink and lilac)

613 Avenue Create Challenge #200: Anything Goes + Shabby Chic

Scrapper's Delights Challenge #69: Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week 32: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by for a look!

Linda 

SO CLASSY!

For this male card I chose to use a pre-coloured Paper Shelter digi, called So Classy!  I love The Paper Shelter!  The images are gorgeous, and they're such great value for money.  With pre-coloured digis and background paper included in the price you'd pay for just the black and white image elsewhere, you (read ' I ') feel like you just have to own them all!  I don't often use pre-coloured digis, but I recently printed off that I own, so I'd like to eventually use them all.  

Back to this card:

My papers are from the Authentique Rugged pack.  The tag was cut on the Cameo.  The pocket watch is a Jolee's embellishment.

Here are a few close-ups:

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

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday 9 Aug: Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper August 2017 Challenge: Anything Goes

Crafting By Designs August Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #295: Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart Challenge 171: Anything Goes JFF

Thanks so much for stopping by to have a look!

You can see more of my cards on my Pinterest page.

Linda

SMART IS THE NEW SEXY

I have used a Paper Shelter pre-coloured digi, called Smart Is The New Sexy.  My papers are from the DCWV Watercolor Ombre pack.  I made a bow using a strip of lace, and I've added a Dovecraft doily and a Want 2 Scrap gem swirl.  My flowers are 49 and Market and Prima.

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

The Paper Shelter Challenge #304: Blooming Days

Crafting With An Attitude Challenge 30: Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 341: Anything Goes

CCC Digi Creations Challenge #78: Buttons and/or bows (bow)

Craft-Dee Bowz August Challenge: Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore August Challenge: Anything Goes

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #49: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by to have a look!

You can see more of my cards on my Pinterest page.

Linda 

PASSION FOR PROMARKERS CHALLENGE #407: JUST ADD GLITTER

It's time for a new challenge at Passion for Promarkers, and this week our fabulous Karen has chosen the theme: Just Add Glitter!  

I decided to go for a Christmas card (you can't start too early on your Christmas cards!), and I decided to make a snow globe shaker card, filled with glitter.  

This week we are being sponsored by one of my FAVOURITE digi stamp shops: The Paper Shelter!

They are offering our lucky winner a $10 voucher to spend in their store, so you don't want to miss this one!

I chose Snow Maiden, which I have coloured with ProMarkers.  I used gel pens for the beads in her hair, Liquid Pearls for falling snowflakes, and Stickles on her dress.  The snow globe is a Precious Marieke cutting die, which I ran through twice - once for the backing and once for the glitter paper (DCVW Glitzy Glitter stack).  I then stuck my coloured image to the base and some Dovecraft Acetate to the glitter top.  I joined the 2 with puffy pads to create the cavity for my glitter.  The white background has been embossed with a Tim Holtz embossing folder.  I then added a few Queen & Co petite posies, and one Prima glitter dot.

I can't wait to see what you create with glitter this week!  

Remember to mention in your description which Winsor & Newton (formerly Letraset) product you've used, and get that entry in, for an opportunity to win this week's fantastic prize from The Paper Shelter!

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

Crafty Friends Challenge 63: Christmas in July
Through The Craft Room Door August 8 Challenge: Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week 31: Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #47: Anything Goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 1732: Anything Goes
Ooh La La Creations Challenge #234: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!
You can see more of my cards on my Pinterest page.

Linda

SUNDAY STROLL

For today's male card I chose to use a Lili of the Valley digi, called Sunday Stroll.  It has been coloured with ProMarkers.  My papers, red dotty ball and sentiments come from the Photoplay Cooper & Friends pack.  The picket fence and Dog Bites are Jolee's stickers, and the paw prints and dog bone are Jenni B stickers.  I've also added a dotty ribbon.

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

Paper Craft Happy Challenge #4: Anything Goes with an Animal

Dragonfly Dreams August Challenge: Animals

Crafty Animals Challenge #5: Anything Goes

Craft Rocket Challenge #40: Animal Kingdom

Brown Sugar Challenge #262: Use 3 Patterned Papers + Ribbon

Creative Knockouts Challenge #205: Furry Friends

Thanks so much for stopping by to have a look!   Be sure to check back later for our next Passion for ProMarkers challenge!

You can see more of my cards on my Pinterest page.

Linda

BODYBUILDER DAN

Another quick male card for the stash!  For this card I chose a Polkadoodles digi, called Bodybuilder Dan, and I have coloured him with ProMarkers.  My papers are from the DCWV All About Boys Stack.  The sentiment tag is a Dovecraft sticker.  All the rest are Jolee's stickers.

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

I ♥︎ ProMarkers Challenge #340: One For The Boys

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #63: Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #135: Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Week 31: Anything Goes

Country View Challenges August 2017: Blues & Greens

Thanks so much for popping by to have a look!
You can see more of my cards on my Pinterest page.

Linda 

COLOURFUL BUSINESSMAN

FINALLY I am getting back to working on my 'male stash'!  I have made a few cards since I last posted, but they've had to be made in secret and kept hidden, because the recipients keep a close eye on my crafting creations, and I didn't want them to see them prematurely.  

This is the 2nd time I have made a card using this gorgeous Paper Shelter stamp, called Businessman.    He has been coloured with ProMarkers.  I decided to make this card bold and bright, but simple.  I had someone specific in mind - a family friend who is studying to be a Chartered Accountant (hence the 'accounting' type paper choice).  My papers are from the Bo Bunny Journal Collection Pack.  The laptop was cut on the Cameo.  The calculator, pen and pencil are Jolee's stickers, and the sentiment tag is an Atrwrap sticker, with a peel-off sticker message.

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

The Paper Shelter Summer Break 2 week challenge: Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 340: Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #134: Celebrate!

Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #200: Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #347: Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by to have a look!  Hopefully it won't take me as long to create the next one!  You can see more of my cards on my Pinterest page.

Linda