Flow Moon by Mirtillamente Digital Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #283 on the 2nd of August, 2026

Hi All!

Another busy weekend after a busy week in Melbourne. My son had Pedal Prix yesterday - an early start as we had to drive out to Tailem Bend. Then my husband was up early today for a trail run.

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #283 on the 2nd of August 2026 for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Mirtillamente Digital Stamps:

Mirtilllamente Store

Mirtillamente Craft Shop - Facebook

Mirtillamente Challenge Blog 

Ampolix Facebook Group

 Prize is 2 images

I chose Flow Moon, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

• moon - C00, C0, C1, clear Wink of Stella
• green - YG01, YG11, YG23, G07, G14
• pink - R81, R83, R85, R89
• sky - V01, B000, B12, B14, B16, B18

I finished with white gel pen for the stars. As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes, including her new Technique Library Class - Daylight Sky.

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

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Squares Die from La-La Land Crafts. I coloured the image and then adhered it to a white square 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 15th of August, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 2nd of August, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #282.

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

Classic Design Challenge #07-2026 Jul/Aug '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Any Holiday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #8-2026 - Anything Goes - I was Caroline's DT Favourite Winner last month

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #84 - Anything Goes + Optional Shape Card

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#180 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #327 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #102 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Flower Love Birds by Rachelle Anne Miller Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #281 for the 5th of July, 2026

Hi All!

Just back from the Mt Misery Trail Run - it was a beautiful morning, but quite cold in the Adelaide Hills. The pizza from Anderson Hill Winery across the road from the finish was very yummy!

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #281, the 5th of July 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Rachelle Anne Miller (RAM) Stamps:

 

 

RAM Store

RAM Blog

Prize is $10 Gift Certificate

As I have been so busy for work, I missed the deadline to choose, so Kelly chose Flower Love Birds for me, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers and PrismaColour pencils:

• birds - B12, B14, B16, BG11, BG23, RV63, RV66, Y35, E17, PC1078 Black Cherry (eyes/tuft of "hair")
• flowers - V91, V93, V95, V28, R000, R00, R81, R83, R85, RV42, YR00, YR12, YR14, YR21, Y35, E13, PC1081 Chestnut
• leaf/stems - YG11, YG23, G14, G07
• lady bird/bug - R29, PC935 Black
• grass - YG23, YG17, G07, G14
• ground - E11, E13
• sun - Y000, Y11, YR000, PC938 White
• sky - B000, B00, B12, B14
• hearts - PC924 Crimson Red

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes, including her new Technique Library Class - Daylight Sky.

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

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Rectangles Die from La-La Land Crafts. I coloured the image and then popped it up with foam tape on 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 18th of July, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 5th of July, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #280.

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

Classic Design Challenge #06-2026 Jun/Jul '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Summer Fun

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #7-2026 - Anything Goes - I won first prize in May!

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #84 - Anything Goes + Optional Shape Card

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#180 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #326 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #101 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Country Girl by All Dressed Up Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #279 on the 7th of June 2026

Hi All!

Well we have had a rainy start to Winter, but I was able to do some gardening yesterday and it is a beautiful sunny Sunday!

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #279, the 7th of June 2026 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 Country Girl, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

• skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
• hair - E23, E25, E27, E29
• outfit - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, RV63, RV66, RV69
• flowers - RV00, RV63, RV66, RV69, Y11, Y13, YR23, YR24, E87, YG03, YG23, YG25
• butterfly - B00, B01, B02, YR24
• grass - YG61, YG63, YG67, YG17
• sun - Y000, YR000, white PrismaColour pencil
• clouds - C1, B000
• sky - B000, B01, B12, B14, B16

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes, including her new Technique Library Class - Daylight Sky.

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

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Frames Die from La-La Land Crafts. I coloured the scalloped frame with my B16 Copics pen and then adhered it with glue on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions. I then adhered the coloured image on to the card with glue.

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 20th of June, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 7th of June, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #278.

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

Classic Design Challenge #05-2026 May/Jun '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Anniversary or Birthday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #6-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #83 - Anything Goes + optional Stamp Background

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#179 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #324 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #100 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Nom Nom - Bee Buzzy Gnome by Polkadoodles for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #277 on the 3rd of May 2026

Hi All!

We have had a very strange April weather-wise - it started with some rain and then we have had some quite warm weather, but now I think that the cooler weather is coming.....

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #277, the 3rd of May 2026 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 Nom Nom - Bee Buzzy Gnome, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

• nose - E000, E00, E21
• beard - C0, C1
• turquoise - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
• yellow - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17
• flowers - RV10, RV63, RV66, RV69, E97, Y15, Y17, YR24, YG63, YG67
• mug - B14, B16, B18
• bee - C7, C9, Y15, Y17, B00
• mushrooms - E71, E74, R27
• logs - E31, E33, E35, E37
• basket - E11, E13, E15
• bottle - B000, B00, B01
• apple/tomatoes - R35, R37, R39
• lettuce - YG03
• bread - E33, E35, E57
• grass - YG63, YG67 

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 part way through (I forgot to take one before I adhered it to the card):

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Frames Die from La-La Land Crafts. I finger painted the scalloped frame with gold paint and then popped it up using foam tape on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions. I then adhered the coloured image on to the card with glue.

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 May, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 3rd of May, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #276.

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

   Classic Design Challenge #04-2026 Mar/Apr '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Furry Friends - is a gnome with a beard furry? :)

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #5-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #83 - Anything Goes + optional Stamp Background

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#179 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #321 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #99 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

The Incantation by The Paper Shelter for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #275 on the 5th of April 2026

Hi All!

I can't believe that we are already in April, that it is Easter Weekend and Daylight Savings has finished! It means that we are now in Autumn and Winter is coming.....

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #275, the 5th of April 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter:

Shop

Blog

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

Prize is 3 images

We were given The Incantation, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

• skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
• hair - B12, B14, B16, B18
• pink - R81, R83, R85
• dress - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
• wings - BG70, BG72, BG75

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 die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Squares Die from La-La Land Crafts, I outlined the scallops with BG75 and then popped the coloured image on to a square 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 18th of April, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 5th of April, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #274.

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

   Classic Design Challenge #03-2026 Mar/Apr '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Fun/Fancy Folds

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #4-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #82 - Anything Goes + optional Die Cuts

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#178 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #319 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #98 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Giraffe & Bird by Rachelle Anne Miller (RAM) Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #273 on the 1st of March 2026

 

Hi All!

Wow, what crazy weather we have been having! It has been quite hot, then it is rainy and thunderstorms, but still hot. So it is yucky and muggy! With the thunderstorms it is a little hard to be on my computer, so I'll be quick!

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #273, the 1st of March 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Rachelle Anne Miller (RAM) Stamps:

 

 

RAM Store

RAM Blog

Prize is $10 AUD Gift Certificate

I chose Giraffe & Bird, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

• giraffe - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79, 0, R20, C3, C5, C7, C9
• bird - BG11, BG13, BG18, Y15, YR23
• grass and squiggles - YG03, YG17, YG23, YG25, YG61, YG63, YG67
• flowers & heart - R81, R83, R85, YR23
• sky - B0000, B000, B00, B01

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 die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Frames Die from La-La Land Crafts and then popped the coloured image on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

I finger-painted the frame with gold acrylic paint and then adhered it on to the 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 March, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of March, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #272.

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

   Classic Design Challenge #02-2026 Feb/Mar '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Blooms or Butterflies

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #3-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #82 - Anything Goes + optional Die Cuts

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#178 - Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenge #108 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter Theme

Creative Fingers Challenge #317 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Sea Shells by All Dressed Up Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #271 on the 1st of February, 2026

Hi All!

I am just back from Lorne, Victoria for work and ready to start my weekend.

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #271, the 1st of February 2026 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 Sea Shells, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

• skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
• hair - E33, E35, E37, E97
• pink hat - R83, R85, R89, tip of R89 on to R85
• yellow clothing - Y15, Y17, Y19
• dress - B93, B95, B97, B99
• shells/starfish - blue: BG02, BG05, BG07; green: G12, G14; yellow: Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17, Y19; orange: YR12, YR14, YR16
• sand - E50, E53, E55
• sky - B000, B00, B01, BG10
• outline - B26

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 die cut the image with the largest of the Double Stitched Squares Die from La-La Land Crafts and then adhered the coloured image to a square 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 February, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of February, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #270.

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

    Classic Design Challenge #01-2026 Jan/Feb '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Use Circles

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #2-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #81 - Anything Goes + Optional "Use Ribbon"

The Creative Crafters Challenge #96 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #315 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!