Mushroom Magic for Love to Craft Challenge #91 on the 1st of March 2026

Hi All,

What a crazy start to the year - can you believe that we are already two months in?! 

Anyway, for challenge #91 for March/April 2026 of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog, I made two cards from the La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat 2026 last weekend and we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. This virtual retreat is the original event for the February 2026 Release, and the theme is Enchanted Woodlands.

Here are my cards for this month:

Here is the inside of my cards:

Here are photos of the individual cards:

For these cards, everything was prepared for us and we just had to colour the images, fussy cut them and then organise the card! :) This is Irina's design and all the products used on these cards are either just released or already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

• Woodland Bunnies Clear Stamp Set
• Woodlands Paper Pack
• Woodland Bunnies Outlines - I have these, but I totally forgot, so my Wizard Bunny is fussy cut!
• Tall Mushrooms Die
• Little Grasses Die
• Twinkle Stars Die
• Double Stitched Ovals Die
• Mushrooms Die - this was part of the December 2021 KOTM
• Sun and Clouds Die
• Colour-Me Enamel Dots

The Wizard Bunny was already stamped and we coloured with the following Copics and Prismacolour pencils: 

• Copics - C01, C03, C05, C07, C09, YR23, YR24, R11, R20, BG72, B21, B41, B45, E71, E74, E77, E79
• Prismacolour pencils - PC916 Canary Yellow, PC935 Black, PC936 Slate Grey, PC943 Burnt Ochre

I followed Irina's instructions for the two cards.

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 April, 2026. Please check the Love to Craft Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #90.

I would like to enter this card into the following 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

The Creative Crafters Challenge #97 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #317 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

                   

Lots of Layers for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #223 on the 5th of September, 2025

 

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

Lots of Layers

I started making this card for one of my other challenges, but then realised it would be perfect for this challenge! So I have made another card from the La-La Land Crafts Virtual Christmas Cards Class from 2024 using some of my products from La-La Land Crafts! So, here is my card:

This is Irina's design and all the products used on this card are actually already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

• Christmas Cheer Clear Stamp Set 
• Christmas Baker Marci Rubber Stamp
• Christmas Traditions Paper Pack
• Christmas Cookies Die
• Baking Sheet Die
• Christmas Stocking Die
• Layered Poinsettia Die - I don't have the Poinsettia Wreath Die
• Jingle Bells Wreath Die - I used this in combination with the small Poinsettia
• Stitched Pennants Die - this was originally part of the April 2016 KOTM
• Left Pocket Die
• Right Pocket Die

The hamster and Marci were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics and Prismacolour pencils: 

• Copics - E000, E00, E13, E21, E23, BG72, BG75, YR21, YR23, YR24, C1, C3, C5, R20, R21, R22, R24, R27, R85, G06, G07
• Prismacolour pencils - PC911 Olive Green, PC912 Apple Green, PC924 Crimson Red, PC925 Crimson Lake, PC935 Black, PC936 Slate Grey, PC939 Peach, PC941 Light Umber, PC943 Burnt Ochre, PC945 Sienna Brown, PC948 Sepia, PC1033 Mineral Orange, PC1034 Goldenrod, PC1054 50% Warm Grey, PC1082 Chocolate, PC1088 Muted Turquoise, PC1090 Kelp Green

I also used white gel pen on the images.

Here are some photos of the images after colouring but before fussy cutting and adhering to the card:

 

I stamped the sentiment from Christmas Cheer Clear Stamp Set using Nautical Blue Memento ink and my MISTI and then trimmed it with my scissors.

Here is a photo of the inside of the card:

I unfortunately made a little boo boo with the folding of the inside of the pockets, so there is a bit of a gap, but that is OK!

Here are some photos from the side, showing the layers:

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

   

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!

 

Punch It! (Use a hand punch and/or die) for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #221 on the 5th of July 2025

I can not believe that it is already July! Happy 4th of July to all my friends in the US!

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

Punch It! - (Use a hand punch and/or die)

I made another card from the La-La Land Virtual Christmas Cards Class using some of my products from La-La Land Crafts! So, here is my card:

I have used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts, however, I didn't have the Cardinal die, so I used a stamp set and coordinating outline die that I already have! So the products are:

• A Little Note Clear Stamp Set from the April 2021/Spring Box Release
• A Little Note Outlines Die
• Joy to the World Die
• Manger Die
• Olive Branches Die which was originally from the April 2022 KOTM
• Wreath with Bow Die
• Double Stitched Chevron Die
• Double Stitched Rectangles Die
• Double Stitched Circles Die
• Stitched Nested Circles Die
• Wood Textures 1 Paper Pack
• Poinsettias Stencil Set

I stamped the bird images using Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to white cardstock, then block stamped with Festive Berries Distress Oxide ink and Aged Mahogany Distress ink. I then die cut them with the outline dies.

I followed the rest of Irina's instructions from the class, except I used Picked Raspberry and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide inks with the Poinsettias Stencil. I also added Vintage Photo Distress Oxide to the edge of the stencilled piece.

Here are some progress photos:

I have added foam tape to the birds and Joy To The World sentiment.

Then I added foam tape to the front piece before adhering to the card base.

Here is a photo of the inside and from the side:

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 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #124 - Anything Goes Christmas

Creative Fingers Challenge #304 - 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!

 

Christmas Hamsters for Merry Little Christmas Challenge #63 on the 1st of July 2025

 

For challenge #63 for July/August 2025 of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog I made another card from the La-La Land Virtual Christmas Cards Class using some of my products from La-La Land Crafts!

Here is my card for this month:

and here is a photo from the side so you can sort of see the inside:

This is Irina's design and all the products used on this card are actually already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

• Christmas Cheer Clear Stamp Set 
• Christmas Traditions Paper Pack
• Christmas Stocking Die
• Christmas Tree Die
• Layered Poinsettia Die - I don't have the Poinsettia Wreath Die
• Olive Branches Die - this was originally part of the April 2022 KOTM
• Double Stitched Chevron Die
• Double Stitched Squares Die

The hamsters were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics and Prismacolour pencils: 

• Copics - E21, E23, BG72, BG75, C1, C3, C5, R20, R21, R22, R24, R27, R85, G05, G07
• Prismacolour pencils - PC911 Olive Green, PC912 Apple Green, PC924 Crimson Red, PC925 Crimson Lake, PC935 Black, PC939 Peach, PC941 Light Umber, PC943 Burnt Ochre, PC945 Sienna Brown, PC948 Sepia, PC1034 Goldenrod, PC1054 50% Warm Grey, PC1082 Chocolate, PC1088 Muted Turquoise, PC1090 Kelp Green

I also used white gel pen on the images.

Here is a close up photo of the coloured images before I fussy cut them:

I followed Irina's instructions from the class, but used the Layered Poinsettia Die instead of the Poinsettia Wreath Die. I die cut from red cardstock and then coloured the inside of the poinsettia with YR24 Copic marker.  

The sentiment was stamped using Elderberry Memento ink. Everything on the inside of the card was adhered with Art Glitter glue. The front is mostly Art Glitter glue and a little foam tape.

Here is a photo of the inside of the 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 August, 2025. Please check the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #62.

I would like to enter this card into the following 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 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #124 - Anything Goes Christmas

Thanks for looking!

 

Out Of This World for Love to Craft Challenge #87 for 1st of July 2025

For challenge #87 for July/August 2025 of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog I made a card from the La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat in early February and we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. 

Here is my card for this month:

For this card, everything was prepared for us so we just had to do some inking and organise the card! :) This was the bonus card so it included an already coloured image that we just needed to fussy cut. This is Irina's design and all the products used on this card are mostly already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

• Stellar Friend Clear Stamp Set - I have the rubber stamp version from the October 2023 KOTM
• Moonscape Die - this was part of the October 2023 KOTM
• Stitched Nested Circles Die - we used half a circle
• sequins - included in the box
• Stitched Ribbons Die - for the sentiment

For the background, I used Distress Oxide ink in the following colours: fossilised amber, picked raspberry. wilted violet, salty ocean, peacock feathers, uncharted mariner. I used black soot on the moon, but was a little heavier on the inking then Irina! I also added Shake & Gilt - multicolour to the moon and FW Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic - White pearl to the background, as well as some white gel pen. Everything was put together following Irina's instructions.

Here is a photo of the front showing all the sparkle:

Here is a photo of the inside of the completed card, as well as one from the side showing the inside:

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 August, 2025. Please check the Love to Craft Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #86.

I would like to enter this card into the following 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!

 

Mammoth Day for No Patterned Paper for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #219 on the 5th of May, 2025

 

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

No Patterned Paper

This was a difficult one for me as I have so much patterned paper and I want to try and use it! But I had a look online and then at some of my classes and found a card that had embossing and some inking. So, here is my card:

Here is a photo of the inside of the card:

I made a card from the La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat in early February and we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. For this card, everything was prepared for us and we just had to colour the images, fussy cut them and then organise the card! :) This is Irina's design and all the products used on this card are already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

• Light My Fire Clear Stamp Set
• On The Wall Layering Stencil Set - embossed
• Cave Die
• Stitched Clouds Border Die
• Stitched Sun and Clouds Die
• Palm Trees Die - just the leaves - this is from the July 2022 KOTM
• Stitched Ribbon Die

The mammoth and a couple of the cavemen were stamped and we coloured with the following Copics and Prismacolour pencils: 

• Copics - E000, E00, E11, E13, E15, E71, E74, E77, R20, YR21, C1, C3, C5, YG21, YG23, YG25
• Prismacolour pencils - PC928 Blush Pink, PC935 Black, PC941 Light Umber, PC948 Sepia, PC1025 Periwinkle, PC1033 Mineral Orange, PC1034 Goldenrod, PC1054 50% Warm Grey

I also used white gel pen and Glossy Accents on the images. I inked Mowed Lawn, Fossilised Amber, Picked Raspberry and Wilted Violet Distress Oxide inks on the cave insert for the background on the front before spritzing with water. Then I inked Mowed Lawn for the palm tree fronds.

I forgot to take a photo of all the images before fussy cutting, but here is a close-up of the mammoth during the colouring process:

I followed Irina's instructions from the class.

The sentiment was stamped using Onyx Black Versafine ink. Everything on the inside of the card was adhered with Art Glitter glue. The front is a mix of foam tape and Art Glitter glue. I also adhered a bunch of sequins that Irina included in the Virtual Class kit.

Here is a photo from the side, so that you can see it popped up:

Here is another photo of the finished card:

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

   Classic Design Challenge #04-2025 Apr/May - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Feminine

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #5-2025 - Anything Goes

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

The Creative Crafters Challenge #87 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #300 - 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!