Guest Designer At Penny's Paper Crafty

 I was honoured to be asked to be a Guest Designer for the challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty which starts today.  The sponsors for this challenge are Odynetika, Hetty Clare Art and Fred She Said.

I have used an image from Odynetika called Cuti Queen.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper as well as some glitter cardstock.

I followed a tutorial for a 5 x 7 Double Tower Shutter Card by Iced Images.

I would like to enter:

Double D Challenges - Patterned Paper
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/02/patterned-paper.html

Crafty Gals Corner - Add A Heart
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-252-add-heart.html

Classic Design Open Challenge - I Love..
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2024-febmar.html

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-67-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

Colorful Options - Pink
https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-2024.html

Love

 I was honoured to be asked to be a Guest Designer for the latest challenge at CRAFT Challenge.  The theme for the challenge is Love/Valentine.  The challenge is sponsored by Polka Doodles.

I have used an image by Polka Doodles called Love Birds Word Valentine.

I also used a digital paper from Trimgym.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Double Concertina Stepper Card by Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-4-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html

Passion for Markers - Use red and/or hearts
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-725-use-red-andor-hearts.html

Double Trouble - Love is in the Air
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/Challenge-159.html

Secrets to Stamping - Fun Fold
https://secretstamper.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-a-fun-fold-for-creative-creases-75/

 

Guest Designer at Penny's Paper Crafty

 I am honored to be a Guest Designer for the current Anything Goes Challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty.  The sponsors for the challenge are Color of Love and Sheepski Designs.

I have used an image from Color of Love called Water Lily Romantique.

I also used a digital paper from PixelScrapper.   Coloring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Classic Design Open Challenge - May Challenge
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/classic-design-challenge-may-5.html

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-5-may-2023-anything-goes.html

With Love

This month, I am honored to be a Guest Designer at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  I have made a card with each of the sketches:

using Sketch # 253

I have used digital papers.  The image is from Gecko Galz.  I added a satin ribbon. 

I would like to enter:

Creations in Pink - Mainly Pink
https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-57-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

and:

using Sketch # 254

 I have used a digital paper.  The image is from Sassy Studio Designs.  Coloring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

 

Trick or Treat

 I am honoured to be a Guest Designer for the Sunday Songs and Rhymes Challenge.  This month featured a poem.  My inspiration came from the following lines:

The month is Amber,

Gold and Brown.

Blue ghosts of smoke

Float through the town.

To see the whole rhyme, visit the challenge here.

I have used an image from the sponsor Polkadoodles called Winnie's Trick or Treat Halloween Witch.  This image comes in both Black and White and Coloured.  I chose to work with the Black and White Version.

I also used a paper from a paper pad.  The ghosts are from a confetti pack.  I attached some to the front frame and some to the background.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Pop Up Frame Card by Sam Calcott.  Her one was white on white but I'm quite pleased with the result of adding colour.

I would like to enter:

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2022/09/wk-38-anything-goes-card-making.html

PINspirational Challenge - Photo Inspiration (pumpkin faces)
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/10/pinspirational-challenge-294-october.html

Just Lovely

 This month I have the honour of being a Guest Designer for the Anything Goes Challenge at The Corrosive Challenge Blog.  Their sponsor this month is Conie Fong.

I have used an image from Conie Fong called Butterfly Kisses.

I also used a paper from a paper pad.  I added a sentiment from an ephemera pack, some baker's twine and some butterfly puff stickers.

I followed a tutorial for a Book Binding Card by Beccy's Place.

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Any occasion other than Birthday
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/week-647any-occasion-other-than-birthday.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/06/pennys-challenge-524.html

Happy Birthday

I am honoured to be a Guest Designer for the Polka Dots Challenge which has just started.

I have used an image from Star Stampz called Mushroom Fairy.

 

View of the card closed and the inside showing the white message panel

I also used two digital polka dot papers from PixelScrapper.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Triple Diamond Point card by Sam Calcott

I would like to enter:

Passion For Markers - Birthday
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/week-644birthdays.html

The Crafter's Cafe - Spots
https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/05/285-15-may-spots-stripes.html

Be in Love with your life

This week I am honoured to be a Guest Designer at CRAFT Challenge.  The theme for this challenge is Love/Valentines and the sponsors are Crafty Sentiments and Oddball Art Company.

I have used an image from Crafty Sentiments called Harriet.

I also used digital papers from Trimgym.  

I followed a tutorial for a Cube Step Pop-up Card from Sam Calcott.

I would like to enter:

PINspirational Challenge - Picture Inspiration
https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/02/pinspirational-challenge-286-february.html

Passion For Markers - Add a Sentiment
https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/02/week-627add-sentiment.html

Happy Birdday

 This fortnight, I am honoured to be a Guest Designer at The Outlawz Tuesday.  The theme this fortnight is to choose two colours from the top of the colour wheel and one from the bottom.  In addition, the word Happy needs to be included.

The challenge is sponsored by Sherry West Art.

This is the card that I made:

I have used Brusho Powders in green, blue and yellow to create the background.  The image and sentiment are from From The Heart Stamps.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some green and blue glitter gems.

I would like to enter:

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2021/10/challenge-10challenge-10-october-2021.html

Your Birthday Is Special

I am honoured to be a Guest Designer for this fortnight's challenge at The Outlawz Tuesday Challenge.  The inspiration picture is:

I have used an image from QKR Stampede called Birthday Gator and a sentiment from QKR Stampede called Your Birthday.

The inspiration for the challenge is these three colours along with the theme of birthday:

I have used a digital paper from 

I would like to enter:

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/08/qkr-stampede-challenge-426.html

Doll

 I am a Guest Designer at Cheerful Sketches for the month of August.

This image is called Doll 24.

This is the sketch that I followed:

I also used some digital papers from Bearly Mine Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I'm always going to be here for you Rain or Shine

This fortnight, I have the honour of being a Guest Designer at The Outlawz Sunday Challenge.  The song/rhyme for the fortnight is Rain, Rain, Go Away.  Quite appropriate here as it is raining yet again.  The sponsor for the month of August is CC Designs.

I have used an image from CC Designs called Henry's Rainy Day.

card closed:

card opened:

I also used two digital papers from Lozzy.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I followed a tutorial for a Cascade Card - 1 piece from Beccy's Place.

I would like to enter:

A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge.html

A Bit More Time To Craft Extra - July Challenge
https://abitmoretimetocraftextra.blogspot.com/2021/07/abmttc-extra-july-challenge-anything.html

Happy Birthday

This fortnight, I have the honour of being a Guest Designer for the Anything Goes Challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty.  The challenge is being sponsored by Hetty Clare Art, Artsy Stamper and All Dressed Up.

I have used an image from Hetty Clare Art called Country Girl Rose Basket.

I also used a digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers and inking with Distress Ink.  I added a corrugated paper strip, a flower embellishment and a pearl for the flower centre.

I would like to enter:

Colour Crazy - Hand Colouring
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/07/week-28-anything-goes-colouring.html

Grad Congratulations

I am honoured to be this week's Guest Designer for the CRAFT Challenge.  The theme for the challenge is Graduation and the sponsors are QKR Stampede and Sheepski Designs.

I have used an image from QKR Stampede called Graduating Owl

I also used a digital paper from Décosse's Dynamite Doodes and a smaller piece from Lozzy.  The sentiment is from Julie Makes Cards.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I also added some enamel dots.

I would like to enter:
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/07/qkr-stampede-challenge-423.html

Sympathy

I am honoured to be the Guest Designer at Createful Heart Design for the challenge running until mid-July.

I have used an image from Createful Heart Design called Flower Patch Butterfly.

I also used a digital paper from Createful Heart Design.  Colouring is with copic markers.  I added a sentiment from Digi Ditto and some stickers.

I would like to enter:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/06/pennys-challenge-498.html

Wishing you a Happy Easter

This month I am thrilled to be joining Cheerful Sketches as a Guest Designer.  For the month of April, they are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps.

The is the sketch for April:

I have used 2 digital papers from DeeDee's Digis.   The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and the sentiment is from Netty's Cards.

I would like to enter:

Always Fun Challenges - Easter
http://alwaysfunchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/04/challenge-208.html

Catch The Bug - Bi-weekly Anything Goes
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/week-one-april-anything-goes-challenge.html

Guest Designer at A Bit More Time To Craft

I am fortunate to have been selected as a Guest Designer for the challenge at A Bit More Time To Craft for the latter part of February.

As usual the theme for the challenge is Anything Goes.  I have used a paper from a set called The Paper Wall.

I also used a die from Memory Box to cut the flowers in front of the wall.  Unfortunately I hadn't written the source of the sentiment on the reverse and now can't find it in my files.

I would like to enter:

Outside The Box (Memory Box) - Pretty Purples
https://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2021/02/memory-box-challenge-69-pretty-purples.html

I really like using the digital papers from Lozzy.  You can find a link to other cards that I have created using some of her digital papers under "Lozzy" in the sidebar.

GDT for Cheerful Sketches

 I am honoured to be chosen as a Guest Designer for Cheerful Sketches for their November Challenge.  Sponsors for the month of November are Bugaboo Stamps and Besites.  The sketch to follow is:

I have used an image from Bugaboo Stamps called Sunbonnet Christmas Stuff.

I also used some patterned papers from Bearly Mine Designs.  Colouring is with copic markers.

I would like to enter:

Beccy's Place - Month of Holiday Cards
https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2020/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards-challenge.html

Who Needs Snowflakes When You Have Seashells

I was asked to be a Guest Designer for one of the October Challenges at CRAFT Challenge.  The one I was chosen for has a theme of Christmas in non-traditional colours.  Since I love creating Christmas cards in non-traditional colours I was stoked.  The sponsors for this challenge are Jan's Digis and The Colour Of Love.

I have used an image and sentiment from a set by Jan's Digis called Seashore Christmas.

and this is the front view when closed:

Colouring is with copic markers and the edges with Distress Ink.

I would like to enter:

Jan's Digis - Anything Goes
https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/10/october-2020-challenge.html

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything  Goes
http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/10/pennys-challenge-482.html