AYLI challenge

 

It is my turn to host the AYLI challenge today. 

We are sponsored by 

Last Minute Manda

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

your Favourite: Embelishment (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I don't have a very favourite way to embellish my cards. It always depends on the image or recipient. I like using these stars especially for male cards.

I have used a Bugaboo image, Trimcraft papers, Promarkers, Simon Says banners, Stars from Amazon and the rest from my stash. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Inspired by - Tags

Digi Choosday - anything goes

I love Promarkers - anything goes

Cardz 4 Guyz - 3 favourite colours ( Beige, blue and green go very well for a male)

The Paper Funday - anything goes opt tags

Passion for Markers

 

We have Karen hosting the Passion for Markers challenge today.

We are sponsored by 

All Dressed Up

prize 2 digi images

Karen has chosen the theme

use your Dies and or Punches

I have used one of our sponsors images Potted Plants

I have used Promarkers, Spellbinders borders, The Works numbers, Dovecraft papers and the rest from my stash.

I am entering tis card into the following challenges:-

Krafty Chicks - stamps

C.R.A.F.T. - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes

The  Paper Funday - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes

Cardz 4 Galz - Pattern paper

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

Sarah is our host for this new AYLI challenge. 

The sponsor of this challenge is:

Lawn Fawn

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

your Favourite: Critter (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I have a soft spot for rabbits. We used to keep them as pets when my children were young, so many happy hour playing with them. 

I made this card for a friend who was rather poorly.

I have used Dovecraft papers, Promarkers, Simon Says banners, Marianne hearts and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers

 

Today it is me who is hosting Passion for Markers challenge.

We are sponsored by 

Beccy's Place

prize 

$10.00au voucher

Our theme is

Birthdays

I am using an old image of Beccy's. It is ideal for my family as they all love the climb mountains.

I have used Promarkers, free stamps for a magazine, LOTV papers, Sizzix border, Memory Box clouds and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Cardz 4 Guyz - a taste of autumn

Crafty Catz - anything goes opt use dies or punches

Penny's Paper Crafty challenge - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

Lynne is hosting the AYLI challenge this fortnight.

We have no sponsor this challenge it is just for fun.

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

your Favourite: Ribbon or Twine (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I don't use ribbon or twine too often, but I do have lots in my stash. I am not the best at making bows so a simple knot looks better on my cards.

I have used a sentiment die from The Works, LOTV papers, Sizzix border die, Stickles and the rest from my stash. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

ABC Christmas challenge - U- unusual Christmas colours

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

The Paper Fundays - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Passion for Markers

 

Wendy is hosting Passion for Markers challenge this week. 

Our sponsor is 

Di's Digi Stamps

prize 

£6.00 Voucher

Our theme is 

Autumn Friends

I am using House Mouse Friend and Muzzy stamp coloured with Promarkers.

The rest is from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

House Mouse challenges - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes

We Love Stamping - anything goes

Allsorts - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes

I Love Promarkers - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

This fortnight it is Chrissy who is hosting the AYLI challenge. 

Our sponsor is

Lili of the Valley

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

your Favourite: Square or not (cardbase shape) & why.

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I use 6x6'' cards more than anything else. I find this size is ideal for my dies  and images to fill the card without being overpowering. 

I have used The Works Hearts dies and papers, Intricut sentiment, Sizzix stitches square die and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

The Paper Funday - anything goes

Allsorts - anything goes

 

Passion for Markers

 

It is Nat who is hosting the Passion for Markers challenge this week.

We are sponsored by

Sheepski Designs

prize 3 digi images

Our theme is

Make it Masculine

             

I am using one of our sponsors images Determination.

I have also used Promarkers, American Crafts papers, The Works numbers, Intricutz letters, Simon Says banner, Sizzix border and squares and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Allsorts - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - all occasions

Penny's Paper Crafty challenge - anything goes

Guest Designer

 

I am one of the Guest Designers for the C.R.A.F.T. challenge 733 this week. 

The sponsor for this challenge is

Trimgym

The challenge is

Christmas / Humorous

I have made  a card both Christmas and fun.

I have  used a Karen's Doodles image ,Bigsby Swinging, Promarkers, Docraft papers, A free sentiment stamp, Sizzix scallop circle, Stickles on the pine needles (hard to see) and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Cardz 4 Galz - any colour medium (Alcohol markers)

Little Red Wagon - sew what? (faux stitching on tag)

I love Promarkers - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Di's Digi Stamps - favourite colours (red, green and gold for Christmas)

ABC Christmas - T - traditional colours

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

This AYLI challenge is hosted by Wilma. 

We are sponsored by 

Dies to Die For

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

your Favourite: Cutting Die (or paper punch if you don't have any dies) & why

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I love using dies and have a few favourites. These Moonstone flowers and Marianne circle dies are used for many of my cards. They are pretty and look different each time with various colour combos.

I have used The Works floral border, Dovecraft papers and the rest from my stash. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Allsorts - anything goes

Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Penny's Paper Crafty challenge - anything goes

Passion for Markers

 

Today Linda is hosting the Passion for Markers challenge.

We have Leann's World 101 sponsoring us

Our theme is 

include a Flower

I have used an image from Mirtillamente coloured with Promarkers.

I also used Marianne circles, PB sentiment stamp, 1st edition papers and the rest from my stash. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Allsorts - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - Christmas

ABC Christmas - T- traditional colours

Cards Galore Encore - anything goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

Dream Valley - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

Today Larissa is hosting the AYLI challenge.

The sponsor of this challenge is:

Rachelle Anne Miller

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

your Favourite: Layered or Flat (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I make both layered and flat cards. I make layered cards if I am hand delivering. This one is for posting so it is a flatter card. 

I am using one of our sponsors images 'Giraffe and Bird'

I also used Promarkers, Craft Creations papers, Sizzix letters, Marianne hearts, Gemini Hooray word and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Krafty Chicks - stamps

Paper Fundays - anything goes / make your own background

Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes

The Paper Players - spots or stripes, animals or bugs

Allsorts - anything goes or add a sentiment

Dream Valley - anything goes

Passion for Markers

 

Welcome to Kitty's Passion for Markers challenge. 

Our sponsor is

Dr Digi House of Stamps

Our theme is

Shaped Cards

I have used one of our sponsors images 'Patient Pets'.

I also used Promarkers, LOTV papers, a free sentiment stamp for a mag, Cut and Make acorn die and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Try It on Tuesday - make it colourful

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Inspiration Station - inspired by the colours

Cards Galore Encore - anything goes

Allsorts - getting sentimental / anything goes

Krafty Chicks - anything goes

Di's Digi Stamps - fancy folds

AYLI challenge

 

It is Brenda who is hosting the AYLI challenge this fortnight.

Our sponsor is

Last Minute Manda

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

your Favourite: Colouring Medium eg markers, inks, pencils etc (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I like alcohol markers to colour my images. I love the way they can be blended and the variety of colours available. 

I make my Grandson these little packets every month for his pocket money. 

It is a great way to use up small scraps of paper.

I have used a Digi Stamp Boutique image coloured with Promarkers, Sizzix squares and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Krafty Chicks - all occasions

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - anything goes

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes