Thursday, July 16, 2026

AYLI challenge

 


We have Annette hosting the AYLI challenge this time.

We are sponsored by



This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
Your Favourite Pet (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

When my children were young we had rabbits. They were house trained and would come into the house of an evening and stretch out in the lounge. Fond memories.


I have used LOTV stamp, Promarkers, Sizzix square dies, Spell binders border and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-











Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Passion for Markers

 


Today our new Passion for Marker challenge is hosted by Nat. 

Our sponsor is 

Di's Digi Stamps 
prize $6 voucher



Our theme is 

Animals


I have used digi stamps from Digi Stamp Boutique 'Sulking pup' and 'Cute pup', Promarkers, Papermania and The Works papers and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-












Thursday, July 02, 2026

AYLI challenge

 


This fortnight Sarah is hosting the AYLI challenge.

We are sponsored by



This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
Your Favourite Non-Card Project (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I like to make small boxes when giving gifts. They make the present a little more interesting. 



A very simple design using an Echinacea flower die, Sizzix squares, Distress inks, embossing folder and a stamped sentiment.

I am entering this box into the following challenges:-







Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Passion for Markers

 


Today Kitty is hosting the Passion for Markers challenge.

Our sponsor is

Polka Doodles
prize 3 images


Kitty has chosen the theme

Flowers


I have used one of our sponsors images 'Bunny Rabbit with bunch of Flowers'.
I also used Promarkers, a stamped sentiment, Britannia flower die, Sizzix and Spellbinder squares, and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-













Thursday, June 18, 2026

AYLI challenge



Wilma is hosting our AYLI challenge this time.

Our sponsor is 

Lee Holland Digis

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
Your Favourite Colour Combo (2+ colours) (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

 My favourite colours for a male card is beige, teal and petrol blue with a pop of red. This combo is masculine yet not too dark.


I have used Poppy Stamps balloon dies, Intricut letters and numbers, Trimcraft papers, and the rest from my stash.


I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafty Catz - anything goes

The Paper Funday - anything goes

Cards Galore Encore - anything goes



Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Passion for Markers

 


Welcome to our new Passion for Markers challenge. This week it is hosted by Karen. 

Our sponsor is 

Clearly Besotted
Prize £15 voucher



Karen has chosen the theme  

Favourite Colour Combo


I have chosen to use blue and red for my card. I think this is a good combo for a male card.

I have used LOTV papers and digi image 'Candles' , Promarkers, Sizzix squares, Simon Says banner, The Works 50, Britannia sentiment die and the rest from my stash.

 I am entering this card into the following challenges:- 








Thursday, June 04, 2026

AYLI challenge

 


Brenda is our host for this fortnights AYLI challenge.

Our sponsor is


This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
Your Favourite Sentiment (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.
 
I have had a look at previous cards I have made and this 'Celebrate' die sentiment appears on many cards. It is very versatile as it can be used for so many occasions. 


I have used Intricut 'Celebrate' die, Marianne circle and heart, Stars from Amazon, The Paper Cellar papers and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-









Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Passion for Markers

 


This week it is my turn to host the Passion for Markers challenge. 

Our sponsor is 

The Paper Shelter

I have chosen the theme

Happy Birthday




I have used one of our sponsors images 'Curious Cake', coloured with Promarkers, Docrafts papers, Liquid Pearls, Sizzix border, a free sentiment from a mag, Stickles and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-










Thursday, May 21, 2026

AYLI challenge

 


Welcome to this fortnights AYLI challenge. It is my turn to host the challenge. 

We have our lovely sponsor



This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
Your Favourite Season (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I love to craft at Christmas. It's always a pleasure to make Christmas cards for the family and use lots of sparkle.


I have used a Polkadoodle's image (Banner Santa) coloured with Promarkers, LOTV papers, Stickles, Sizzix squares, Memory Box stars. Inticut letters and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-




The Creative Crafters - anything goes


Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Passion for Markers

 


Welcome to Passion for Markers special anniversary challenge. 

Our theme is 

Anything goes

We have multiple sponsors:

ADU - 2 digi images
Colour of Love - 3 digi images
RAM Stamps - £10 voucher
Sheepski Designs - 3 digi images
Leann's World 101 - 2 digi images
Polkadoodles - 3 digi images
DTDF - £20 voucher





This is the card I made for my Daughter and Son-in-law's 20th Wedding anniversary.

I have used Globeland  bird stamps, Promarkers, Nellie Snellen heart dies, Dovecraft papers and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-




















Thursday, May 07, 2026

AYLI challenge

 


Today Lynne is hosting the AYLI challenge.

We are sponsored by



This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
Your Favourite Sketch / Layout (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I often use a vertical strip down the left side of my card with and image or embellishment in the centre. It is one of my go to layouts which always looks pleasing.


I have used Hallmark 'Wellington' papers, The Works Clock dies and cogs, a stamped sentiment ( I can't remember the brand). 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-








Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Passion for Markers

 


Welcome to Wendy's challenge for Passion for Markers. 

We are sponsored by

Prize £6.00 voucher


Wendy has chosen the theme

Furry Friends/ Animals




 I have used Promarkers, DCWV papers, Marianne circles, Inca Stamp co. sentiment stamp, Craft Emotions sheep stamps and the rest from my stash. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges :-
















Thursday, April 23, 2026

AYLI challenge

 


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

We are sponsored by 



This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
Your Favourite: Pastels or Brights (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I have chosen pastel colours for this card. I think pastels can give an elegance to a card with their subtle hues. 


I have used a Craft And Create frame, flower die from Amazon, a Hunkydory stencil and Distress inks.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-





Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Passion for Markers

 


Today we have Nat hosting the Challenge at Passion for Markers.

Our host is 

Polkadoodles

prize 3 digi images

Our theme is 

Spots and or stripes

I am using both in my card.





I have used Promarkers, Paper Mania papers, A free sentiment from a mag, Sizzix squares, dies from Amazon, Stencilled clouds with distressed ink and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following  challenges:-