Black & White for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #214 on the 5th of December, 2024

 

For this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Black & White

I envisioned a silhouette of Santa flying past the moon with lots of snow! But my card is a little more than just black & white and is probably more blue than anything! Oh well, it was heaps of fun to make.

So, here is my card:

I stamped and die cut the penguins from Chill Winter Season, which was a Stamptember Exclusive from Simon Says Stamp and La-La Land Crafts. The penguin was stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to X-Press It Blending card and then coloured with the following Copics pens:

• black - C5, C7, C9
• white - C00, C0, C1, 0
• turquoise - BG11, BG13, BG18
• red - R24, R46, R89
• orange - YR15, YR18, E13

I added White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops to the pompom and edging of the hat. As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a close up of the penguin before and after adding the Nuvo Glitter Drops:

The rest of the products I have used are all from La-La Land Crafts.

 I die cut the Santa Sleigh die from black cardstock, then the largest of the Double Stitched Arches die from a piece of the Winter Time Paper Pack. I also die cut the arch from black foam and attached it to the central arch. 

I adhered the die cut paper on to a white square card from Envelope Solutions and then adhered the popped up arch in the centre. I attached Santa over the moon and the penguin in the other corner.

I stamped the sentiment from Chill Winter Season using my MISTI and Nautical Blue Memento ink, them die cut it with the sentiment die from the set. I attached the sentiment with foam tape.

 Here is another photo of the card and a couple from the two sides:

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

Classic Design Challenge #11-2024 Nov/Dec - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Bells and Baubles

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #12-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #74 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #82 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #290 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

There is inspiration from the rest of the Let's Craft and Create DT over on the Let's Craft and Create 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 stash.

Thanks for looking!

 

Stockings Bella Christmas Bear by Polkadoodles for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #243 on the 1st of December, 2024

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #243, the 1st of December 2024 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Polkadoodles:

Prize is 3 digital images (no bundles)

I chose Stockings Bella Christmas Bear, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and die cut with Scalloped Rectangles Die from La-La Land Crafts, before colouring with the following Copics markers:

• bear - E11, E13, E15, E17, E18
• red - R24, R46, R89
• turquoise - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
• white - C00, C0, C1
• green - YG03, YG25, G17
• tree - E70, E74, E77, E79
• snow - BV0000, BV000, BV00
• sky - BG0000, BG000, B00, B01

I added clear Wink of Stella to the berries, the white of the hat and stocking and then White Blizzard Nuvo Glitter Drops to the pompom of the hat. As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a close up of the colouring before and after the addition of the background:

I cut a piece of paper from Very Merry Paper Pack from La-La Land Crafts slightly larger than the coloured image and then adhered both to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

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 14th of December, 2024. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of December, 2024 to find out the winners of Challenge #242.

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

Classic Design Challenge #11-2024 Nov/Dec - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Bells and Baubles

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #12-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #74 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #82 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #290 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Use a Bow for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #213 on the 5th of November, 2024

 

Today is my Father's Birthday! So Happy Birthday Dad/Grandpa!

Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Use a Bow

I was trying to make one of the cards from the Birthday Card Workshop by La-La Land Crafts, but I ran out of time! However, I did manage to finish the front of the card!

So, here is my card:

I die cut the present from the Large Present with Bow Die from La-La Land Crafts from both a piece of the Celebrate Paper Pack (which is no longer available) and also from blue cardstock.

I stamped "Happy Birthday" from Happy Birthday Clear Stamp Set by La-La Land Crafts using my MISTI and Nautical Blue Memento ink. 

I die cut the bow from glittery gold cardstock.

To make the card, I adhered the blue cardstock present, including the frame and then the stamped Celebrate paper present on to a white square card from Envelope Solutions.

Then I adhered the gold bow together and then on top of the present.

 Here is another photo of the card:

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

Classic Design Challenge #10-2024 Oct/Nov - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Anything but a card!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #11-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #74 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #81 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #288 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

There is inspiration from the rest of the Let's Craft and Create DT over on the Let's Craft and Create 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 stash.

Thanks for looking!

 

Country Christmas by Beccy's Place for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #241 on the 3rd of November, 2024

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #241, the 3rd of November 2024 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Beccy's Place:

Beccy's Place Shop

Beccy's Place Facebook

Prize is $10.00 AUD gift voucher

I chose one of the images and sentiments from Country Christmas, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and die cut with Scalloped Rectangles Die from La-La Land Crafts, before colouring with the following Copics markers:

• greenery - YG23, YG25, G07, G28
• baubles - B32, B34, B37, E33, Y17, clear Wink of Stella
• rusty can - Y21, E93, E97, E99, W3, C1, C3, C5, R29
• red candle - Y11, R20, R22, R24, R29, R59
• white candle - E40, E41, E43, Y11
• flames - Y11, YR04, E49
• star - Y11, Y15, Y17
• cinnamon - E11, E13, E15, E18, R29, YG25, G07
• background - B0000, B000, B32, B34, 0

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

Here is a close up of the colouring before and after the addition of the background:

I used tea dye Distress ink on the edge of the image and then adhered the coloured image to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

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 November, 2024. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 3rd of November, 2024 to find out the winners of Challenge #240.

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

Classic Design Challenge #10-2024 Oct/Nov - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Anything but a card!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #11-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #74 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #81 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #288 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Sew Kind of You for Love to Craft Challenge #83 for November/December 2024

 

It has been another packed few months - where has the year gone, I can't believe it is nearly the end of the year. My daughter is in the midst of Year 12 exams - not sure where the time has gone, I still remember when she started school.

Anyway, for challenge #83 for November/December 2024 of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog I made another card using the cute hedgehogs from the May 2024 KOTM plus some other dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. 

Here is my card for this month:

As it is the May 2024 KOTM, unless you subscribe or purchased this particular kit, the Sew Happy Clear Stamp Set and Thread and Needle Die are not even released yet! :) 

But, the most of the products are:

• Linked Squares Die
• Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die

I have die cut the Linked Squares Die from white cardstock and one of the papers from the Celebrate Paper Pack, but it looks like this particular paper pack is no longer available - it is one of my favourites!

The hedgehogs were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and coloured with the following Copics: 

• brownish hedgehog - E00, E01, E02, E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49, R20, 100, white gel pen
• reddish hedgehog - E00, E01, E02, E30, E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, E39, R20, 100, white gel pen
• scissors - C3, C5, V01, V04, V06
• yellow thread - Y11, Y13, Y15
• pincushion - V01, V04, V06
• needles - C1, C3

I just realised in both of these hedgehogs, I have not coloured the arms and legs properly! Oh well, too late now! Here is a photo of them close up before I fussy cut them:

I die cut the Thread and Needle Die from Kraft cardstock three times and then coloured with the following PrismaColour pencils: night cerulean blue, pink, magenta, bronze and metallic gold. I also added clear Wink of Stella to the needles.

I adhered the two die cuts of the Linked Squares Die together and I already had one of the labels from Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die die cut from white cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from Sew Happy Clear Stamp Set on to the label using my MISTI and Nautical Blue Memento ink.

To make the card, I adhered the sentiment label on to a white slimline card from Envelope Solutions. I then adhered everything else on to the card, although I used pop dots on the thread.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

There is inspiration from the rest of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog DT over on the Love to Craft 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 Love to Craft Challenge Blog!

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of December, 2024. Please check the Love to Craft Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #82.

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

Classic Design Challenge #10-2024 Oct/Nov - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Anything but a card - I will have to make something else!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #11-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #74 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #81 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #288 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

                   

Hello Frosty Snowman from Polkadoodles Crafts for Merry Little Christmas Challenge #59 for November/December 2024

It has been quite a hectic few months, but for challenge #59 for November/December 2024 of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog we were given a chance to use an image from Polkadoodles. So I chose Hello Frosty Snowman and used some of my products from La-La Land Crafts!

Here is my card for this month:

I digitally printed Hello Frosty Snowman on to X-PressIt Blending Card and then die cut the image using the largest Scalloped Rectangles Die from La-La Land Crafts and then the sentiment is stamped and die cut from Chill Winter Season which was a Stamptember collaboration between Simon Says Stamp and La-La Land Crafts.

The image was coloured with the following Copics: 

• snowman - C00, C0, C1, C3, 0, E44, E47, E49, YR12, YR15, YR18
• bird - B91, B14, B16, B18
• hearts - R22, R24, R27, R39
• scarf - YG00, YG21, YG03, YG17
• sky - V000, V01, V04, V06, V09, BV00, BV13, B000, B00, B12, B23, B24, B37, B99, BG10, G000, G00, YG11, YG00, Y000, white gel pen, white PrismaColour pencil

The sentiment was stamped in Nautical Blue Memento ink.

To make the card, I adhered the coloured image on to a white card from Envelope Solutions. I then positioned and popped up the die cut sentiment using foam tape.

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

Here is a close up photo of the image before I adhered it to the card:

Here is another photo of the finished card:

There is inspiration from the rest of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog DT over on the Merry Little Christmas 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 Christmas goes" creations. Please ensure that you are a follower of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog!

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of December, 2024. Please check the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #58.

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

Classic Design Challenge #10-2024 Oct/Nov - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Anything but a card - I will have to make something else!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #11-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #74 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #81 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #288 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

 

Boo! I can see you by All Dressed Up for the Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #239 on the 6th of October, 2024

 

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #239, the 6th of October 2024 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up Stamps:

All Dressed Up Stamps Shop
Challenge Blog
Facebook
Instagram

Prize is 2 images

I chose Boo! I can see you, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and die cut with Scalloped Squares Die from La-La Land Crafts, before colouring with the following Copics markers:

• face/skin - E000, E02, E21, E11, R30
• purple (hair & dress) - V12, V15, V17, BV02, BV04, BV08
• cat - C1, C3, C5, C7, R81
• pumpkin - Y11, YR14, YR18, YG23, G85
• background - BV0000, BV000, BV00
• grounding - N0, N2, N4

Here is a close up of the colouring:

I used clear Wink of Stella on the sentiment and then adhered the coloured image to a Kraft square card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

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

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 19th of October, 2024. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 6th of October, 2024 to find out the winners of Challenge #238.

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

Classic Design Challenge #09-2024 Sep/Oct - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Autumn/Fall - Halloween is very “Fall” in the Northern Hemisphere!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge Oct #9-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #73 - Anything Goes with the optional twist: smooshing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #80 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #286 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Halloween Cats for Just Purple at Let's Craft and Create Challenge #212 on the 5th of October 2024

 

For this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Just Purple

I was trying to make one of the cards from the Halloween Card Class by La-La Land Crafts, but I ran out of time! However, I did manage to finish the front of the card!

So, here is my card:

I stamped the kitties from Purr-fect Halloween Clear Stamp Set with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to X-Press It Blending card, then coloured with the following Copics:

• black - C1, C3, C5, C7
• green - YG23, G85
• orange - Y21, Y23
• pink - R81
• purple - V20, V22, V25, V28, BV01, BV02, BV04, BV08

I then added some finishing touches with a white gel pen and my Prisma-Colour pencils: black, kelp green, orange, cadmium orange hue, burnt ochre; before fussy cutting the images.

I then die cut a piece of the Haunted Paper Pack using the largest of the Cave Dies and added a piece of cardstock behind the centre piece before adhering it to a square card from Envelope Solutions. As the paper is 6x6 and the card is a little larger I coloured the edge with a black (100) Copic marker.

I then stamped the sentiment on to black cardstock using my MISTI and Archival Brilliance Moonlight White ink.

The two kitties and sentiment were adhered on to the card with foam tape.

Here are some photos of the colouring before fussy cutting:

 Here is another photo of the front of the card:

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

Classic Design Challenge #09-2024 Sep/Oct - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Autumn/Fall - Halloween is very “Fall” in the Northern Hemisphere!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge Oct #9-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #73 - Anything Goes with the optional twist: smooshing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #80 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #286 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

There is inspiration from the rest of the Let's Craft and Create DT over on the Let's Craft and Create 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 stash.

Thanks for looking!