Little Seedling by Star Stampz for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #261 on the 7th of September 2025

 

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #261, the 7th of September 2025 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Star Stampz:

Prize is 3 images

I chose Little Seedling, 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:

• skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04
• hair - YR21, YR23, YR24
• hat - E31, E33, E35, Sienna Brown Prismacolour Pencil
• dress/bow - RV63, RV66, RV69
• shirt - E0, E1
• watering can - B14, B16, Y15, B60 (water)
• leaves - YR23, YG17
• tree/roots - E13, E15, E17, E19
• soil - E40, E41, E43, 0
• grass - YG23, YG17, YG67
• sky - B0000, B000, B00, B01
• 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 before adhering to the card:

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 showing the dimension:

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 20th of September, 2025. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 7th of September, 2025 to find out the winners of Challenge #260.

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

    Classic Design Challenge #08-2025 Aug/Sep - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Happy Birthday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #9-2025 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #79 - Anything Goes + optional Fancy Folds - I was a top pick last month!

The Creative Crafters Challenge #91 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #307 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

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!

Spring Bumble Bee by Star Stampz for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #257 for the 6th of July 2025

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #257, the 6th of July 2025 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Star Stampz:

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Prize is 3 images

I chose Spring Bumble Bee, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and die cut with the Double Stitched Rectangles Die from La-La Land Crafts, before colouring with the following Copics markers:

• skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, R20
• eyes - B16, white gel pen
• hair/yellow - Y13, Y15, Y19, E13,YR24
• crown - Y26, Y28
• wings - B000, B00, B01
• flower - RV63, RV55, RV66, YR23, YR27, E35, Y15
• background - G40, G43, colourless blender

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

To add a little sparkle, I used ink on 3 Liquid Pixie Dust on the wings, crown, flower and then the trails. It was the first time I used it and I think I was a little heavy handed! The wings of the bee took a while to dry!

Here is a close up of the colouring, after I added the Pixie Dust:

To finish the card, I used the Honeycomb Stencil Set from the Winnie the Pooh Release earlier in the year by La-La Land Crafts with Wild Honey Distress Oxide ink on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is a photo of the card after I stencilled it:

Before adhering the image to the card, I stamped the sentiment from Just Bee-Cause Clear Stamp Set also from La-La Land Crafts using Nautical Blue Memento ink.

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 20th of July, 2025. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 6th of July, 2025 to find out the winners of Challenge #256.

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

    Classic Design Challenge #06-2025 Jun/Jul - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Vacation Holiday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #7-2025 - Anything Goes - I won First Prize last month! :)

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

The Creative Crafters Challenge #89 - Anything Goes - I was top 3 for Challenge #87! :)

Creative Fingers Challenge #304 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Add Buttons for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #220 on the 5th of June, 2025

 

I’m running a little late this month as it has been crazy busy; we’ve had a long weekend and we also have had some bad weather, so my computer has been off. Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Add Buttons

This was a challenge for me as I realised that I don't really have any buttons to put on to cards! So I have substituted with die cut buttons, as well as shiny sequins! So, here is my card:

I have used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts, however the stamp set and one of the dies are from one of the KOTMs that has not been released to the regular range yet. So the products are:

• Sew Happy Clear Stamp Set from the May 2024 KOTM
• Quilt Die including the buttons from the May 2024 KOTM
• Scalloped Square Die
• Get Inky Paper Pack - this paper pack is no longer available

I stamped the hedgehog images and the dress form using Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to Xpress It Blending card, then coloured with the following Copics:

• Hedgehogs - E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, R20, R01, white gel pen
• Pin cushion - BG01, BG05, BG07
• Pins and needles - N1, N3, RV11, RV14
• Scissors - N1, N3, N5
• Thread - BG01, BG05, BG07
• Spool - E31, E33, E35
• Dress form - E50, E51, E53, N3, N5, N7, N9

I took inspiration from the awesome La-La Land Crafts DT and the wonderful Alyce from Kit and Clowder and her monthly classes. I fussy cut the hedgehogs and dress form. Here is a photo after fussy cutting:

I then die cut the Get Inky Paper using the two dies, including the buttons.

Here is a photo of most of the elements laid out on the card:

To put the card together, I adhered the two scalloped squares of paper on to a white slimline card from Envelope Solutions with the popped up dress form in between. I adhered parts of the quilt die, then popped up the hedgehogs.

The buttons were attached to the side of the card using Golden Sunset nuvo glitter drops, then the sequins were adhered with Art Glitter glue.

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

    Classic Design Challenge #05-2025 May/June - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Masculine

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #6-2025 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #77 - Anything Goes plus optional Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #88 - Anything Goes - I was Top 3 last challenge!

Creative Fingers Challenge #302 - 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!

 

Balloon Ride from The Paper Shelter for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #255 on the 1st of June, 2025

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #255, the 1st of June 2025 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter:

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Prize is 3 images

We were given Balloon Ride which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and die cut with the new Slimline Bookplate Die from La-La Land Crafts, before colouring with the following Copics markers:

• skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04
• hair - C3, BG11, BG13, BG15
• pink - RV11, RV14, RV17
• purple - V20, V22, V25, V28
• turquoise - BG11, BG13, BG15
• balloon - V01, V04, V06, V09, white gel pen, glossy accents
• background - B0000, B000, B00
• outline - BG15

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 I added the glossy accents to the balloon:

To finish the card, I adhered a piece of cloudy paper from Going Places Paper Pack from La-La Land Crafts on to a white card from Envelope Solutions. I popped up the coloured image with foam tape.

I die cut white cardstock with the Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die and then stamped two sentiments from Hold on Tight Clear Stamp Set - from the Winnie the Pooh Release earlier in the year also from La-La Land Crafts using Elderberry Memento ink. I adhered both with foam tape.

Here is another photo of the finished card, as I realised I had not finished the little buttons on his pants, nor the end of his hat:

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 June, 2025. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of June, 2025 to find out the winners of Challenge #254.

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

    Classic Design Challenge #05-2025 May/June - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Masculine

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #6-2025 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #77 - Anything Goes plus optional Paper Piecing

The Creative Crafters Challenge #88 - Anything Goes - I was Top 3 last challenge!

Creative Fingers Challenge #302 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Summer Holiday by Dr Digi for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #251 for the 6th of April, 2025

 

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #251, the 6th of April 2025 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr Digis House of Stamps:

website: http://www.doctor-digi.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorDigi

I chose Summer Holiday 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:

• skin - E000, E00, E11, E13
• moustache - E33, E35
• shirt/headscarf - C0, C1
• glasses/windows of car - B00
• car - BG11, B13, B15, BG18, E40, E42, E43, E44, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, Y11, Y13, YR23
• suitcases - V20, V22, V25, R81, R83, R85, Y28, E51, E53, E55, E81, E84, E87

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:

I then adhered one of the papers from Going Places Paper Pack from La-La Land Crafts on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions, before popping up the coloured image with foam tape.

Here is a photo of the paper on the card before the coloured image is attached:

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 19th of April, 2025. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 6th of April, 2025 to find out the winners of Challenge #250.

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

    Classic Design Challenge #03-2025 Mar/Apr - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Bunnies, Blooms or Butterflies

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #4-2025 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #76 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #86 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #298 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!