Mycroft by Dr. Digi Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #213 on the 3rd of September, 2023

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #213, the 3rd of September 2023 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my completed card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps:

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prize: 2  images

I chose to use Mycroft, which I have digitally printed the image on to X-Press It Blending card and then coloured with the following Copics markers:

• cat - C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, E41, E43, R20
• fish - YR02, YR04, YR09
• castle under the fish - YG21, YG23, YG25
• water - BG0000, BG000, BG01, B0000, B000. B00, B01

I have fussy cut out Mycroft and his puddle of water, then stamped the Comfy Chair from the August 2020 Club La-La Land Crafts kit on to some yellow patterned paper from my stash using Rich Cocoa Memento ink. Then I have die cut the Retro Lamp, Retro Desk and Desk Accessories from the September 2020 Club La-La Land Crafts kit on to some white cardstock before colouring with the following Copics markers:

• books - BG01, R14, BV08, C7
• desk/lamp base - E23, E25, E27
• lamp/cup - YR02, YR04, YR09
• monitor - C5
• pencil cup/ruler - BG0000, BG000
• pen - E43
• picture on monitor - G21, G24, G28, E25, E27, B000

To put my card together, I have cut and adhered a piece of the Merry & Bright Paper Pack from La-La Land Crafts and on to a white square card from Envelope Solutions.

Then I have adhered the lamp, monitor, cups, ruler, pen, desk and chair with double-sided tape and glue on to the card, followed by Mycroft and the books with foam tape. The little water droplets I have adhered with glue.

I could not really think of a sentiment! But there is a space to put one if someone can suggest something!!

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here are some photos of the layout with all the pieces diecut and then coloured:

Here is a photo close-up of the colouring before I cut it and then after:

There is inspiration from the rest of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends DT over on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card or gift stash.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous "always anything goes" creations. Please ensure that you are a follower of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 16th of September, 2023. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 3rd of September, 2023 to find out the winners of Challenge #212.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Team Challenge September #9 - Anything Goes

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #9-2023 - Anything Goes

Crafting Happiness Challenge #146 - September Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #67 - Anything Goes with the option of Make Your Own Background

Creative Fingers Challenge #260 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #67 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!