PENNY'S PAPER-CRAFTY CHALLENGE #457

Good Morning crafters!

This week we're showing off images from two fantastic sponsors:

and

I have used an image from Sheepski Designs called Little Heart.  I have coloured the image with markers and used a Poppy Crafts die to cut it out.  

I've specifically left this card without any sentiment, because I wanted to make sure it could be used for a New Baby, Mother's Day, or whatever else, when the time comes.

My papers are from the DCWV Fairytale Dreams paper pack.  I've used Spellbinders dies to cut them out.  I've stuck strips of adhesive pearls along the edges of my card and then a few pearl swirls in the corners.  My flowers are a mix of Petaloo and Blossoms by Vivaldi.  

Clicking on our banner at the top of the post will take you to our challenge, where you'll be able to enter your paper craft creation for a chance to win one of our fantastic prizes this week.  You can also head directly to either of our sponsors, by clicking on their logos above.

Thanks so much for popping in for a look today!

Linda

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

QKR Stampede Challenge #372: Anything Goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 1946: Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar November Challenge: Cute & Girly
Creatalicious Challenge #175: Anything Goes + Stitching
Crafty Animals Challenge #32: Anything Animal Goes

PET LOVERS CHRISTMAS CARD 2019 1

Every year I make a series of Christmas cards for pet lovers, which I aim to keep simple and low cost to produce.  The cards each go to specific recipients, and I try to reproduce their pets as closely as possible - at least to the point of them being able to recognise their pet on the card.

This is the first for 2019!

This card is half the size I normally make, measuring 15cm x 10.5cm.  The image is from All Dressed Up and is called Christmas Kitty.  I have coloured the image with markers and cut it out using a Creative Dies wonky stitches die.

My paper is from the Craft & You Design Vintage Christmas paper pack.  I've used Peeled Paint Distress Ink to edge the image die cut and background paper.  The sentiment is a Bo Bunny peel-off.  

I've added a little sheer bow and a few Echo Park enamel dots.

Thanks for visiting to have a look!

Linda

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

All Dressed Up November Challenge #99: Anything ADU Goes
Show Us Your Pussycats Challenge #48: Anything Kitty Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge #141: Add An Animal

PAPER NEST DOLLS NORTH POLE

This adorable trio from Paper Nest Dolls are joining the rest of the gang to start the journey South from the North Pole.  We have North Pole Mini Santa, and two versions of North Pole Mini Reindeer: Rudolph and Dasher.  I've coloured the image with markers.

My papers for this card are from the First Edition Christmas Wishes paper pack.  The JOY flags are Photoplay stickers.  I've also used a few dies on this card: The star and snowflake frame are Find It Media, and the trees are Poppy Crafts.  Lastly, I've added two mini enamel dots from Echo Park.

We have lots of inspiration going on in our Paper Nest Dolls Inspiration group, so pop along to see more!

Thanks so much for popping in for a visit!

Linda

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

Watercooler Wednesday Challenge 247: Marsha's "All About Occasions" Challenge
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge: Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Week Nov 12th: Anything Goes
Addicted To Stamps & More Challenge #367: Make Your Mark

The Paper Girls Challenge #187: Mixed Up Manufacturers (Paper Nest Dolls; First Edition; PhotoPlay; Find It Media; Poppy Crafts; Echo Park)

PENNY'S PAPER-CRAFTY CHALLENGE 456

We have one of my favourite sponsors at Penny's this week!  

It doesn't get any cuter than this!

I've used Santa's Eve on my card.  I have coloured the image with markers and used a Poppy Crafts die to cut it out.

My papers are from two different paper packs: The darker, background paper from the DCWV Blue Noel paper pack, and the lighter blue and brown from the Ciao Bella Time for Home pack.

I've used a Poppy Crafts die for the sentiment snowflake, and added a KaiserCraft wooden snowflake, which I've sprayed with white Gesso.

The snowmen watching Santa's progress, and the snowy trees, are Dress It Up buttons.  I've finished my card off with a few pearls.

The team have put together a beautiful sampling of cards with images from our generous sponsor this week, so be sure to pop over to the challenge blog for a look!  Or head directly to our sponsor to get your cuteness fix!

Thanks so much for popping in for a look today!

Linda

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

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 197: Blue
Colour Crazy Challenge Week 44: Anything Goes

Crafting With An Attitude Challenge 57: Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs November: Anything Goes
Daisy Chain Challenge #36: Christmas/Winter

THE PAPER SHELTER CHALLENGE #406: CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Good Morning Crafters!

It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Shelter!  Your theme for the week is 

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

This fun image is called Ice Skating Santa.  I have coloured him with markers and used a Creative Dies die to cut him and the sentiment out.

The sentiment is a Trimcraft Me to You stamp.  My paper, the tree border and the snowflakes are from the Photo Play Kringle & Co pack.  

I've added three Poppy Crafts die cut trees.  I've made a bow with a wonderful Merry Christmas ribbon.  Unfortunately it has no packaging, so I'm not sure what brand it is.  Lastly, I've added a few Echo Park enamel dots.

We have our usual fantastic prize up for grabs this week!  You could win a $30 store voucher if you've used a Paper Shelter product on your creation, 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 - it could be the pre-coloured image, the black and white digi, or the paper.

Time to pump out those Christmas cards!

Thanks so much for popping in for look today!

Linda

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

Creatalicious Challenge #174: Anything Goes + For A Man
Cards For Guyz Challenge #232: All Wrapped Up

Arty Divas Challenge #8: Anything Goes
Creative Moments Challenge 180: Anything Goes + Baby, It's Cold Outside
Time Out Challenge 148: 

PASSION FOR PROMARKERS CHALLENGE #519: RIBBONS & BOWS

Good Morning crafters!

We have a super new challenge on the go at Passion for Promarkers this week, with a wonderful prize up for grabs: One stamp set (must be currently in stock) from:

Our lovely Karen has chosen your theme this week.  She'd like to see RIBBONS & BOWS on your creation.

I've used the opportunity to get another Christmas card under my belt.  I've used an adorable image from Alicia Bel called Rino & Reno.

I've used the following Promarkers:

Brown: Burnt Sienna; Cinnamon; Praline (plus Warm Grey on the antlers)

Ears & Feet: Coral; Oatmeal; Blush

Blue: Cobalt Blue; Arctic Blue; Sky Blue

Green: Soft Green; Pastel Green; Tea Green

Pink: Rose Pink; Blossom; Pink Carnation

Red: Burgundy; Crimson; Lipstick Red

Ground: Warm Greys 2 - 5

I've cut the image out using a Poppy Crafts die.  My papers are from the Fizzy Moon Christmas For Her pack.  I've die cut a little Christmas Tree, using a Find IT Media die.  The Sentiment is laser cut chipboard by 2Crafty.  My flowers are Petaloo and Blossoms By Vivaldi.

I've wrapped two sheer sparkly ribbon strips across the card and tied two little bows on them.

I hope you'll join in this week and grab your chance to win the fantastic prize up for grabs!  Looking forward to seeing your creation!

Thanks so much for popping in today.

Linda

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

Creations in Pink Challenge #15: Anything Goes in Mainly Pink
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #607: Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs: Animals
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge 1945: Anything Goes
Gem of a Challenge Week 22: Anything Goes

DIGI DOODLE STUDIOS ELLA EVE

I often battle to translate an inspirational sketch into actual products in my craft room, so I don't often use them.  This month in our Facebook group though, we have a sketch challenge running, and I thought I'd create my inspirational card using the sketch.

My image is called Ella Eve Home For The Holidays.

I have coloured the image with markers and used a Creative Dies circle die to cut it out.  

My papers are from two Studio Light paper packs from the Winter Feelings collection.  I've added a ribbon as the border between the two papers.

The sentiments on the bunting are Apple Blossom stamps and I have just glued the ribbon to the page behind the flags.  The snowflake circle is from an Amy Design die, which I cut twice and then cut into smaller bits, because the diameter was a little small to frame my image.

I've added a few pearls - because I'm not sure a card is ever complete unless it has a few pearls on there somewhere!

If you feel like playing along with our sketch this month, all you need to do is upload your Digi Doodle creation into the appropriate album in the group.

We also have our Blog challenge running, where you can enter using any brand of image.  The theme this month is: Christmas/Winter

And for all things adorable, just pop over to the store:

Thanks so much for popping in for look!

Linda

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

Krafty Chicks Challenge #480: Winter
Crafty Catz Challenge #482: Anything Goes + Christmas
QKR Stampede Challenge #371: Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #174: Anything Goes
Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge #1: Anything Goes