Polka Dots and/or Stripes for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #222 on the 5th of August, 2025

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

Polka Dots and/or Stripes

I made a very quick birthday card for my Mum using a design that was sent to my email from Cards by Kendra and then paper and die from La-La Land Crafts and sentiments from Power Poppy! So, here is my card:

So the products are:

• Rounded Stitched Rectangles Die
• Say it With Flowers Paper Pack - this paper pack has been discontinued
• Short Stacks Clear Stamp Set by Power Poppy - this stamp set is no longer available 

I used my paper cutter to cut 2" x 3" rectangles of the paper, then I cut them into triangles. The edges of each triangle were (I can't think of the word, nor the tool!) roughed up. I then adhered the triangles to a piece of pearl cardstock using score tape (it seemed easier to line up then using glue). 

Here is a photo before adhering to the card:

 

I stamped the sentiment using Elderberry Memento ink and my MISTI and then one of the Rounded Stitched Rectangles Die to die cut the sentiment piece.

I adhered the pearl cardstock with the triangles to the white card from Envelope Solutions and then attached the sentiment piece with foam tape.

Here is a photo from the side, showing the sentiment piece popped up:

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

 Classic Design Challenge #07-2025 Jul/Aug - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Sun, Sand or Surf

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #8-2025 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #78 - Anything Goes + optional Mixed Media - I was a top pick last month!

The Creative Crafters Challenge #90 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #305 - Anything Goes - I was top three in Challenge #304! :)

   

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!

 

Five Cats on a Fence by Pattie's Creations for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #259 on the 3rd of August 2025

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #259, the 3rd of August 2025 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Pattie's Creations:

Prize is 3 images

I chose Five Cats on a Fence, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and die cut with the largest of the Scalloped Frames Die from La-La Land Crafts, before colouring with the following Copics markers:

• cats - C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9
• fence - E21, E23, E25, E27
• grass - YG03, YG25, G05, G17
• sky - B00, B12, B14
• frame - B14, B16

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 with the frame:

To finish the card, I popped up the coloured image with foam tape and attached on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions. I then glued the frame around it.

Here is a photo of the card from the side:

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 August, 2025. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 3rd of August, 2025 to find out the winners of Challenge #258.

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

    Classic Design Challenge #07-2025 Jul/Aug - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Sun, Sand or Surf

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #8-2025 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #78 - Anything Goes + optional Mixed Media - I was a top pick last month!

The Creative Crafters Challenge #90 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #305 - Anything Goes - I was top three in Challenge #304! :)

Thanks for looking!