Nuthatch by Fred She Said for the Winter Wonderland Challenge on the 3rd of June, 2022

 

At Winter Wonderland this month, we are hosted by Christine!

Welcome to our fifth challenge for 2022.

Our theme is:

Flying High at Christmas

So here is my project:

Please remember that it is Christmas projects only and they must include the theme of Flying High at Christmas.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Fred She Said:

Fred She Said Digital Designs

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - digis, pre-coloured images, papers, sets, Fred's Flower Kits and even digital cutting files.
Have some fun with Fred!

Shop: https://payhip.com/fredshesaid

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fred-She-Said-Designs-109586742468488/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/fredshesaid/fred-she-said-team/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredshesaid/

We had a choice of two images and I chose the image Nuthatch Digi, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It blending card and then coloured it with the following Copics markers:

• bird brown - E40, E41, E43, E44, E47, E49
• bird red - R24, R27, R39, R59
• bird beak - C5, C7, C9
• bird eye - white gel pen
• pine needles - YG03, YG09, YG67, Twinkle Stickles
• pine cone - E43, E44, E47, E49, Twinkle Stickles and Frosted Lace Stickles
• outline - YG09

I cut the image with my paper cutter and adhered it on to a white square card from Envelope Solutions.

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Monthly Classes and Bonus Classes from the awesome Alyce at Kit and Clowder.

Here is a close-up of the colouring with the Frosted Lace Stickles before it has dried properly:

Here is a close-up of the colouring with just the Twinkle Stickles as it was drying:

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #117 - Anything Christmas Goes

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #6-2022 - June Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge June 2022 #6 - Anything Goes

Crafting Happiness Challenge #124 - June Anything Goes

There is inspiration from the rest of the Winter Wonderland DT over on the Winter Wonderland 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.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. Please remember that it is Christmas Projects only! We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous Christmas creations. Please be sure to post a link back to the Winter Wonderland blog in your blog post in order to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun and remember that you can enter up to 3 times. This challenge will end on Thursday the 30th of June, 2022.

Please check the Winter Wonderland blog to find out the winners of the Use Three Colours Challenge.

Thanks for looking!

Wheelbarrow from Fred She Said for the Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #175 on the 6th of February, 2022

 

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #175, the 6th of February 2022 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Anyway, here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Fred She Said:

Fred She Said Digital Designs

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - digis, pre-coloured images, papers, sets, Fred's Flower Kits and even digital cutting files.
Have some fun with Fred!

Shop: https://payhip.com/fredshesaid

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fred-She-Said-Designs-109586742468488/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/fredshesaid/fred-she-said-team/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredshesaid/

Prize $10 Gift Certificate

I chose to use the Wheelbarrow Digi, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending Card, I have then coloured with the following Copics:

• blue - B0000, B000, B00
• purple - V22, V25, V28
• pink - R83, R85, R89
• green - G03, G05, G09
• yellow - Y11, Y15, Y17
• wheelbarrow - E23, E25, E27, E29
• wheel - C0, C1, C3
• dirt - E30, E31, E33, E35
• grass - G03, G05, G09
• outline - V28

I have adhered the coloured image on to a Kraft square card from Envelope Solutions.

I have added the sentiment "Hello Friend" on to the front and "I've been thinking about you" on the inside of the card using Nautical Blue Memento ink. Both sentiments are from Dynamic Duos: Foxglove & Ranunculus by the wonderful Marcella at Power Poppy. 

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 photo of the inside and a close-up of the colouring:

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 February, 2022. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 6th of February, 2022 to find out the winners of Challenge #174.

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #2-2022 - February Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge February 2022 #2 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge #57 - Anything Goes plus the option of Foiling

Love to Craft Challenge Blog # 66 - Anything Goes

Crafting Happiness Challenge #120 - February Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

                                    

Kitty and the Ornament by Fred She Said for Little Patch of Crafty Friends #171 on the 5th of December, 2021

 

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #171, the 5th of December challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Anyway, here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Fred She Said:

Fred She Said Digital Designs

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - digis, pre-coloured images, papers, sets, Fred's Flower Kits and even digital cutting files.
Have some fun with Fred! 

Prize - $10 Gift Certificate

Shop: https://payhip.com/fredshesaid

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fred-She-Said-Designs-109586742468488/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/fredshesaid/fred-she-said-team/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredshesaid/

I chose Kitty & the Ornament, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending Card. I have used my paper cutter to cut around my image, followed by colouring with the following Copics:

• kitty - W0, W1, W3, W5, W7, R20
• red ribbon - R22, R24, R46, R59
• ornament - B12, B14, B16, B18, gold glitter pen
• background - BG0000, BG000, B00
• grounding - BV0000, BV000, BV00
• outline - B18

I have adhered the coloured image on to a white card from Envelope Solutions.

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

Here are a couple close-ups of the colouring:

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 18th of December, 2021. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 5th of December, 2021 to find out the winners of Challenge #170.

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

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #12-2021 - December Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge December #12 - Anything Goes

12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #84 - Anything Goes Christmas

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #November/December - Anything Goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #106 - Anything Christmas Goes

Thanks for looking!

                                                                               

Pine Cone Spray by Fred She Said for Winter Wonderland on the 1st of October 2021

 At Winter Wonderland this month, we are hosted by Janice!

Welcome to our tenth challenge for 2021.

Our theme is:

Pine Cones and Poinsettias

So here is my card:

Please remember that it is Christmas projects only and they must include the theme of Pine Cones and/or Poinsettias.

This month, our sponsor is Fred She Said:

who will be giving the winner a $10 gift certificate.

Janice selected the following images to be used by the Winter Wonderland team...
 Pine Cone Spray and Poinsettia and Holly 

I chose one of the images from Pine Cone Spray, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It blending card and then cut out using my scissors (I'm getting into fussy cutting!!)

I have coloured the image with the following Copics markers:

• pine cone - E44, E47, E49
• pine needles - G03, YG09, YG67
• sparkle/snow - Twinkle Stickles
• background - BG000

I then adhered the coloured image on to a Kraft square card from Envelope Solutions.

I have stamped a sentiment from Tweet Tidings by the wonderful Marcella at Power Poppy in Rich Cocoa Memento ink using my MISTI.

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Monthly Classes and Bonus Classes from the awesome Alyce at Kit and Clowder.

Here is a close-up of the colouring (hope that you can see some sparkle!):

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #102 - Anything Christmas Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #425 - Anything Goes

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #145 - Sep/Oct Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge October #10 - October Anything Goes

There is inspiration from the rest of the Winter Wonderland DT over on the Winter Wonderland 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.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. Please remember that it is Christmas Projects only! We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous Christmas creations. Please be sure to post a link back to the Winter Wonderland blog in your blog post in order to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun and remember that you can enter up to 3 times. This challenge will end on Thursday the 4th of November, 2021.

Please check the Winter Wonderland blog on Monday the 4th of October to find out the winners of the Anything But a Card Challenge.

Thanks for looking!

Winter Birds Blue Tit from Fred She Said for Tribute Challenge at Winter Wonderland on the 5th of February, 2021

At Winter Wonderland this month, we are hosted by Bianca.
Welcome to our second challenge for 2021.

Our theme is:

Anything Goes Tribute Challenge for Eileen

So here is my card:

Unfortunately it is raining here, so I have not been able to take a very good photo, but I will update it if I have a chance!

Please remember that it is Christmas projects only and they must include the theme.

"Theme"

Our sponsor for this challenge is Fred She Said:

Fred She Said Digital Designs

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - digis, pre-coloured images, papers, sets, Fred's Flower Kits and even digital cutting files.
Have some fun with Fred! 

I chose Winter Birds Blue Tit for my image, which I digitally printed on to X-Press It blending card and then cut out using my paper cutter.

I have coloured the image with the following Copics markers:

• bird - B60, B63, B66, B69, C0, C1, C3, C9, 100
• berries - R35, R37, R39, R59, clear Wink of Stella
• holly - YG00, YG06, YG25, YG67, clear Wink of Stella
• branch - E74, E77, E79
• background - BG0000, BG000, BG01, colourless blender
• outline - BG01

I then adhered the coloured image on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

The sentiment is from Tweet Tidings by the wonderful Marcella at Power Poppy. I have stamped the sentiment in Rich Cocoa Memento ink using my MISTI.

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Monthly Classes and Bonus Classes from the awesome Alyce at Kit and Clowder.

Here are some close-ups of the sentiment and colouring:

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #87 - Anything Christmas Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies February Challenge - Anything Goes as long as there is a critter or two!

Crafty Creations Challenge #418 - December Anything Goes

There is inspiration from the rest of the Winter Wonderland DT over on the Winter Wonderland 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.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. Please remember that it is Christmas Projects only! We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous Christmas creations. Please be sure to post a link back to the Winter Wonderland blog in your blog post in order to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun and remember that you can enter up to 3 times. This challenge will end on Thursday the 4th of March, 2020.

Please check the Winter Wonderland blog on Monday the 8th of February to find out the winners of the Christmas Sweet Treats Challenge.

Thanks for looking!

Winter Westies from Fred She Said for Winter Wonderland on the 3rd of July, 2020

At Winter Wonderland this month, we are hosted by Helen.
Welcome to our seventh challenge for 2020.

Our theme is:

Hip to be SQUARE

So here is my card:

Please remember that it is Christmas projects only and they must include the theme of being a square card!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Fred She Said:

Fred She Said Digital Designs

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - digis, pre-coloured images, papers, sets, Fred's Flower Kits and even digital cutting files.
Have some fun with Fred! 

I chose Winter Westie for my image, which I combined one image with the scarf and one without,  then digitally printed on to X-Press It blending card and then cut out using my paper cutter. 

I have coloured the image with the following Copics markers:

• fur - C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, R30, R83
• green - G05, G09, G07
• red - R35, R37, R39
• background - BV0000, BV000, BV00
• outline of image and sentiment - BV00
• lettering - purple Wink of Stella

I then adhered the coloured image on to a white card from Envelope Solutions. The sentiment is from Chickadee in Barberry by the wonderful Marcella at Power Poppy.
As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Monthly Classes and Bonus Classes from the awesome Alyce at Kit and Clowder.

Here is a close-up of the colouring:

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - N & O - N for No Fuss

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog MLCCB #24 - July Anything Christmas Goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #75 - Anything Christmas Goes

There is inspiration from the rest of the Winter Wonderland DT over on the Winter Wonderland 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.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. Please remember that it is Christmas Projects only! We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous Christmas creations. Please be sure to post a link back to the Winter Wonderland blog in your blog post in order to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun and remember that you can enter up to 3 times. This challenge will end on Thursday the 6th of August, 2020.

Please check the Winter Wonderland blog on Monday the 6th of July to find out the winners of the Christmas Decorations Challenge.

Thanks for looking!

Fred She Said Easter Chick - Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #127 for the 1st of March, 2020

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

The sponsor for this challenge is:

Fred She Said Designs

Prize is a $10 Gift Certificate

I chose the Easter Chicky Digi set which I have combined 3 chickies and some flowers from the set and then digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending Card. I have cut a frame around my image with my paper cutter, followed by colouring with the following Copics:

• chickies - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17
• shells - B12, B14, B16, B18, RV17
• flowers - RV10, RV14, RV17, RV19
• flower centres - YR24, YR27
• leaves - G00, G14, G17
• background - BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV02, colourless blender
• outline - BV02

I have adhered the coloured image on to a white square card from Envelope Solutions. Then coloured (B16, BV02, Wink of Stella) and adhered the sentiment from Waiter, There's a Parakeet in My Teacup stamp set by the awesome Marcella at Power Poppy.

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

Here is a close-up of the colouring :

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 March, 2020. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of March to find out the winners of Challenge #126.

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

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #35 - Anything Goes plus optional twist of smooshing!

Love to Craft Challenge Blog LTCCB #44 - March Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge #3 - March Anything Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #36 - March Anything Goes as long as there is a cute critter or two.

Thanks for looking!

                              

Dancing Penguin - Colour Crazy Challenge for 28th of September, 2018

Over at Colour Crazy Challenge it is ANYTHING GOES, as usual!

This week, we are very kindly sponsored by "Fred She Said"!

I have used Dancing Penguin to make my card:

I digitally printed the stamp on X-Press It Blending card, then used my Silhouette Cameo to cut it out.

I then coloured with the following Copics Markers:

• black of penguin - C5, C7, C9, C10
• white of penguin - C00, C0, C1, colourless blender
• feet and beak of penguin - YR12, YR14, YR18
• white of hat - C00, C0, C1, colourless blender, clear Wink of Stella
• red of hat - R32, R35, R37
• bell - Y23, Y26, Y28, clear Wink of Stella
• snow - C00, C0, C1, BV0000, colourless blender, clear Wink of Stella
• background - B0000, B000, B00

I embossed a white square card from Envelope Solutions with a snowflake embossing folder that was a freebie from Quick Cards.

Then I adhered the coloured image to the card.

Here is a close-up of the colouring:

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

Crafty Creations Challenges #375 - Anything Goes
HLS September Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #90 - Anything Goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas #37 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #77 - Anything Goes

Go and check out the rest of the Design Team at Colour Crazy Challenge.

Thanks for looking!