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

Passion for Markers

 

Today Karen is hosting the Passion for Markers  challenge. 

We are sponsored by 

PolkaDoodles

Prize 3 digi's

Our theme is 

Add A Button

I am using one of our sponsors images 'Spring Hedgehog Gnome' coloured with Promarkers. 

I also used Docarfts papers, a sentiment stamps from a magazine, Simon Says tags and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything goes

Dream Valley - hand coloured image

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

Welcome to AYLI's new challenge. 

It is my turn to host this fortnight. 

Our sponsor is

Lawn Fawn

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

your Favourite: Bugs, Feathers or Fur (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I like both feathers and fur, not so keen in bugs. I have chosen feathers for this challenge. My hubby is a keen birdwatcher, so this is an appropriate card for his birthday. 

I have used a free stamp set from a magazine, Promarkers, LOTV and Docraft papers, Sizzix label die and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Little Red Wagon - make it masculine

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Cardz 4 Guyz - camping or outdoors activities (bird watching)

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

We Love Stamping - focal sentiment or quote or anything goes

Passion for Markers

 

It is my turn to host the Passion for Markers challenge. 

We are sponsored by  

Beccy's Place

Our theme is 

Spots and or Stripes

I am using April Poppies coloured with Promarkers.

I also used Intricut sentiment die, Trimcraft papers, The Works border die and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Try It on Tuesday - keep it simple

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Di's Digi Stamps - use your own words

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - stamps

AYLI challenge

 

Welcome to our new AYLI challengeAYLI challenge. It is Sarah who is hosting this challenge. 

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

your Favourite: Cats or Dogs (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

We don't have any pets but if we did it would probably be a dog. My daughter has 2 Springer Spaniels so they are our Grandpups and we get to puppy sit often. 

I have used a Penny Black stamp Docraft papers, sentiment from Amazon, Marianne heart die and Fiskers stars punch. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-  

Krafty Chicks - all occasions

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Crafty Catz - make it cute

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes