AYLI

Here we are in September already.  So a new AYLI challenge.

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

Your preference of Santa or No Santa image on a Xmas card (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I must admit I do not have many Santa images. So I have to say No Santas here. I like CAS cards for Christmas as I am usually in a rush to finish them on time.

I have used Spellbinders Star, Marianne poinsettia, Britannia word die, Tim Holtz circle and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

C.R.A.F.T. - Christmas
Crafty Creations - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Crafty Calendar - lots of layers
Sparkles Christmas - Winter Wishes
Winter wonderland - favourite embellishment (poinsettia die)

Aud Sentiments challenge

Welcome to a new Aud Sentiments challenge.

Our sponsor this fortnight is

The Paper Shelter

Our theme is

Autumn/Fall + A Sentiment

I am using one of our sponsors images Autumn Enchantment

I also used Promarkers, 1st Edition papers, Nesties labels, Woodware punch, Liquid Peals and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Cute Card Thursday - anything goes
I Love Promarkers - use 3 layers
Paper Funday - Photo Inspiration
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore -anything goes
Try It On Tuesday - Boys/Girls/Children

Passion for Promarkers

Today Linda has chosen our theme for Passion for Promarkers.

She has chosen a delightful theme

Add Buttons

Our prize is

Cowling & Wilcox - 6 pack of PM's (pastel tones)

I have used 'Make a wish' digi image by Birdie Brown

I have coloured with Promarkers and used the rest from my stash. 

A very simple but effective card.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Crafty Creations - anything goes

Crafty Friends - add embellishments

AYLI

We have a new challenge on AYLI today with Wilma hosting.

Our sponsor is 

Polkadoodles

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

Your Favourite text style (stamped, die cut or handwritten) (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I vary how I put my sentiments on my cards. Today I have used a die cut. I love how  they are crisp and clean. Sometimes when I use a stamp I smudge.

I have used Spellbinders border, Free butterflies from a mag, Elizabeth Designs text die, Liquid Pearls, tiny gemstones on butterfies and some pattern paper.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafty Creations - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread -  anything goes
Try it on Tuesday - in your garden
Crafty Friends - add embellishments

Aud Sentiments challenge

We have a new challenge at Aud Sentiments .

Our theme is :-

Masculine plus a sentiment

Dr Digi House of Stamps

I have used our sponsors image Prof Dummkopf.

He is coloured with Promarkers. I also used Graffix papers and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

I love Promarkers - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Crafty Creations - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Crafty Calendar - anything goes
Crafters Castle - anything goes opt any occasion

Passion for Promarkers

Welcome to our new challenge at Passion for Promakers

Today it is Kitty who has chosen the theme.

She has chosen 

Add A Charm

We are sponsoed by 

Colour of Love

I have used Me to You stamp, Promarkers, Marianne circles, Nesties, Tiny Tatty Teddy papers, Liquid Pearls and a tiny charm of baby feet. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

The Paper Players - CAS cards for kids
Sweet Stampin - Clean and Simple
Crafty Creations - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Crafty Friends - add Lace or ribbon
Allsorts - Sun, moon and /or stars or someting for baby

AYLI

Welcome to our new challenge on AYLI. 

We are sponsored by 

Lili of the Valley

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

Your Favourite colour combo from either 
Pink & Green 
OR 
Blue & Orange.

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I often use pink and green together. This card is in subtle tones, which I think have a certain elegance.

I have used 1st Edition papers, Free butterflies from a mag and a Creative Expressions border die.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafty Creations - anything goes
Lemon shortbread - anything goes
Crafty Calendar - Crafty Calendar
Brown Sugar - Crafty Calendar

Aud Sentiments challenge

We have a new challenge on Aud Sentiments today.

Our theme this fortnight is:-

 Animals+ A Sentiment

Sponsor: Digi Doodle Studios 

I am using one of our sponsors images Cora Piper and Tucker

I have also used Promarkers, LOTV papers, Spellbinders border and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

I Love Promarkers - anything goes opt Birthday theme
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Passion for Promarkers

Welcome to a new Passion for Promarkers challenge.

Today it is Karen's choice of theme

She has chosen 

Flower Power

Our sponsor is 

All Dressed Up

I have used one of our sponsors images Petty Lashes, Promarkers, LOTV papers, Marianne circles and Britannia flower dies.

I am entering ths card into the following challenges:-

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Crafters Castle - Anything goes opt any occasion

Brown Sugar - anything goes

Cute Card Thursday - anything goes

AYLI

Can you believe is is the first of August?

A new challenge from AYLI

The sponsor of this challenge is a £10 voucher from

Fantastic Ribbons

It is Brenda's choice of theme.

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

Your Favourite Flower (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I love poppies, they are one of my favourite flowers. This die is a particular favourite. It is so versitile, I use it all the time.

I have used Memory Box poppies aand leaves, Trimcraft papers, Liquid Pearls, LOTV tag and Spellbinders border. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Cute Card Thursday - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Allsorts - Buttons and Bows

Aud Sentiments challenge

We have a new Aud Sentiments challenge. 

We are sponsored by

Polkadoodles

Our theme is 

For a Child plus a sentiment

I am using one of our sponsors images Scruff the Dog Cupcake

I also used Promarkers, The Papers Cellar papers, Simon Says banner and stitched frame, Nesties and Marianne heart. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Little Red Wagon - Dogs days of Summer

Passion for Promarkers

Welcome to Jacky's  challenge this week. 

Our sponsor is

 Leann's World 101

Jacky has chosen the theme of

Food and Drink

I have used one of our sponsors images  Martini digital image

I also used Promarkers, LOTV papers, Sizzix letters, The Works border and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Brown Sugar - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Pattie's Creations Design challenge -Food or Drink

AYLI

Today Anne is hosting our new challenge.

Our sponsor is

Crafts U Love

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

Your Favourite Bird or Beast (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I love both birds and beasts, but I don't have a lot of bird images. So I have made a card with a fine specimen of a beast. He is great for male cards and Christmas. 

I have used a stags head die from The Works, Gaffix papers, Tim Holtz border and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Brown Sugar - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Aud Sentiments challenge

Welcome to our challenge this time. 

We are sponsored by 

Bugaboo Stamps

Our theme is Bingo

I have used one of our sponsors images  Mouse Big Flower

I used from the grid Digi image, Ribbon and Die cuts plus an Sentiment

I have coloured with Promarkers, used  The Works Floral paper, a stamped sentiment free from Cardmaking and Papercrafts by SC Design. The rest is from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Cute Carrd Thursday - Pink
Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
I love Promarkers - one for the girls
Crafty Creations - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes

Passion for Promarkers

Welcome to a new Passion for Promarkers challenge.

Our sponsor is 

Uniko Stamps
Prize 1 stamp set (must be in stock)

Our theme is chosen by Lorraine which is one we all love -

Flowers

I have used Promarkers to colour this 'Simple single Rose' from Fred, She said. I also used LOTV papers, Marianne circles and Intrict word dies.

I am entering this card into the following challenges :-

Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Creative Cottage - summer
Crafty Catz - anything goes
Brown Sugar - anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Creative Inspirations - anything goes

AYLI

Today on AYLI it is my turn to host the  challenge. 

We are sponsored by Crafty Ribbons

I have chosen for this fortnight's challenge theme

  to showcase a project using 

Your Favourite crafty make for a baby (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Baby cards and projects are a joy to make. I love knitting tiny baby clothes. I may be old fashioned but I think there is nothing cuter than a new baby in a hand knitted cardigan.

I used a Meljen's Designs 'Giraffe's Necktie' image, LOTV papers, Promarkers, Memory Box cloud and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Creative Inspirations - anything goes
Digi Choosday - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes
Crafty Creations - anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - anything goes

Aud Sentiments challenge

Welcome to our new challenge.

We are sponsored by

Oddball Art

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

I am using one of our sponsor images 

                      Cute Whimsical Kawaii Ice Cream Cone Image No. 144

I have used Promarkers, Marianne hearts, Szzix letters, The Works stitched square dies and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Crafty Creations  - anything goes
Passion for Promarkers -anything goes opt 3 of a kind (hearts)
Digi Choosday - anything goes

Passion for Promarkers

Nat is the host of this Passion for Promarkers challenge.

Her theme is 

Four Legged Friends

Our sponsor is 

Cowling & Wilcox - 6 pack of Metallic Markers

I have used Penny Black Dressed Up, Promarkers, LOTV papers, The Works stitched squares, Sizzix letters, Spellbinders stars and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafting from the Heart - anything goes

lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Penny Black - anything goes

Crafty Creations - anything goes

I love Promarkers - anything goes opt more than one layer

Crafty Calendar - masculine

AYLI

Today we have Lynne hosting AYLI challenge.

Here is her theme for our challenge.

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

Your Favourite Summer or Winter Colours (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Our sponsor is :-

Lee Holland Digis

Here is my card, I have chosen summer. 

I love summer colours because they are bright and cheerful.

I have used Spellbinders curve borders, Do Craft papers and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafting from the Heart - anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Crafty Creations - anything goes
Creative Craft Cottage - anything goes
C.R.A.F.T. - Summer
Cute Card Thursday - Summer