Spring Bike Ride by All Dressed Up Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #289 on the 1st of November 202

Hi All!

Not much cleaning upstairs during my days off at the beginning of the month, but there has been some cleaning downstairs! Oh well, next holidays!

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #289 on the 1st of November 2026 for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up Stamps:

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Challenge Blog
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Prize is 2 images

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

• skin - E000, E00, E02, E11, E13, R20
• hair - E08, E23, E27
• hat - B12, B14, B16, B18
• shirt/shorts - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99
• backpack - W1, W3
• dog - E31, E33, E35, B91, B93
• bike - G14, G16, G19, W3, W5, W7
• ground - E31, E33, E35, YG95
• sky - B0000, B000, B00
• outline - BV00

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at The Colouring Channel (formerly Kit and Clowder) and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

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

I die cut the image from the largest of the Postage Rectangles Die by La-La Land Crafts. I used the other half of green card (from my stash), distressed the edges with a paper distressing tool, then adhered the coloured image on to it. I then adhered the matted image 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 14th of November, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of November, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #288.

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

Classic Design Challenge #10-2026 Oct/Nov '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Sketch

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #11-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #86 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Anything But A Card

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#182 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #332 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #105 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Ready for Spring by Mirtillamente Digital Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #229 for the 5th of May, 2024

 

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #229, the 5th of May 2024 challenge 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 digital images and opportunity to be a guest designer!

I chose Ready for Spring, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and then coloured with the following Copics markers:

• patina watering can - YR31, G00, B00, BG34, BG72, E95, E97, E99
• tulips (L->R) - Y13, Y15, Y17, V01, V04, V06, V09, YR12, YR14, YR16, RV62, RV66, RV69, V12, V15, V17
• leaves - YG03, YG23, YG67
• hyacinth flowers/bulb - RV63, RV66, RV69, E41, E43, E44
• pot with hyacinth - E11, E15, E18, E08
• boots - V01, V04, V06, V09
• tools - C0, C1, C3, C5
• handles of tools - E31, E33, E35, E37
• grounding - N0, N1, N3, N5
• outline - RV99

Here is a close up of the coloured image:

I cut the coloured image with my paper cutter and then adhered it to a white square card from Envelope Solutions after I stamped the sentiment from a now discontinued stamp set called Bloomin' Wonderful by Power Poppy in Bahama Blue Memento ink with my MISTI.

I also added a pocket inside the card for a gift card and a sentiment card. I have used the Right Pocket Die from La-La Land Crafts, as well as the Rain Boot Die - both were die cut from Funky Fossil Organics by Dellow Designs which I picked up at a craft show from Natalie May Scrapbooking - an awesome craft shop near me!

I adhered the base of the rain boot to the boot using Art Glitter glue and then adhered the boot to the pocket, then I scored and adhered the pocket to the inside of the card.

For the sentiment card, I die cut a rectangle from green cardstock using one of the Rounded Stitched Rectangles Die, then I stamped a sentiment from another now discontinued stamp set called Good Thinking: Renewal also by Power Poppy in Vintage Sepia Versafine ink.

I tucked it into the pocket.

Here is a photo before being adhered to the card:

Here is a photo of the inside of the card:

So, here is a final photo:

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

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 May, 2024. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 5th of May, 2024 to find out the winners of Challenge #228.

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

Classic Design Challenge #04-2024 Apr/May - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Happy Birthday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #5-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #71 - Anything Goes + Optional Inlaid Die Cut

The Paper Funday Challenge #65 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Flower Shoppe

Creative Fingers Challenge #277 - Anything Goes

Double Trouble Challenge #165 - SomeThing, AnyThing, EveryThing

Thanks for looking!

Easter Chicks by All Dressed Up Stamps for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #225 for the 3rd of March, 2024

 

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for challenge #225, the 3rd of March 2024 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up Stamps:

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Challenge Blog

Facebook

Instagram

Prize is 2 digital images!

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

• skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20, white gel pen
• hair - E40, E41, E43, E44
• chicks - Y13, Y15, Y18, YR18
• flowers - BG11, BG13, Y11, Y13, Y15, YR18, RV63, RV66, RV69
• leaves - G03, G05, G28
• clothing - B93, B95, B97, B99, BG13, BG18
• outline - BG18

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

Here is a photo of the coloured image close up:

There was room for a sentiment, so I stamped "Spring greetings" from the April 2016 Club La-La Land Crafts kit. I have stamped it under the coloured image with my MISTI and Bahama Blue Memento ink.

So, here is a final photo:

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

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 March, 2024. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 3rd of March, 2024 to find out the winners of Challenge #224.

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

Classic Design Challenge #02-2024 Feb/Mar - Anything Goes with Optional: I Love....

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #3-2024 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #70 - Anything Goes + Optional Fancy Fold

Allsorts Challenge #770 - Spring

Creative Fingers Challenge #272 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!