Tree with a difference

 

This morning my Brother in law delivered some sprouts. He knows I love them, but hubby hates them. 

So we had some fun and decorated them for a laugh. We sent photos to the family who thought it could be the start of a new tradition in the Stark family!

There may be a competition next year, you never know.

I do think they cheer up the kitchen, so they will stay there till I have finally eaten them all.

Have a wonderful Christmas and take care.

Passion for Markers

 

A reminder that Passion for Markers is having a Mega Christmas challenge

We have lots of lovely sponsors this challenge and inspiration from our team. 

Our theme is 

Anything goes

Our sponsors are

Dies to Die For - £15.00 voucher

 

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

 

Crafty Sentiments Designs - 3 digi images

 

Colour of Love Digis - 3 digi images

 

Leann's World 101 - 2 digi images

 

Dr Digi's HOS - 2 digi images

 

All Dressed Up - 2 digi images

We are looking forward to seeing all your wonderful creations. 

Merry Christmas.

AYLI challenge

 

Welcome to AYLI challenge. This is the last challenge for this year, can you believe it!

We are sponsored by Lee Holand Designs

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

Your Favourite Christmas Sentiment (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I love these Tim Holtz festive dies. They are elegant and a good size for cardmaking. 

I have also used Memory Box poinsettia die and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

C.R.A.F.T. - Christmas the last stretch

Krafty Chics - CAS

Inspired By... - you I was inspired by Caroline IB#195. I loved the fresh colours  and CAS look for Christmas.

Little Red Wagon - do they know it's Christmas

The Papers Players - Merry Merlot, Shaded Spruce, Very vanilla (gold)

Hazelnuts Christmas - Christmas quick and easy

Crafty Catz - Christmas celebration

Crafter's Castle - anything goes

Lemon Shortbread -anything goes

Crafty Calendar - Christmas

Winter Wonderland - anything goes Christmas

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

Merry Christmas everyone

Passion for Markers

 

Welcome to Passion for Markers Mega Christmas challenge. 

We have lots of lovely sponsors this time so pop over to see them all here and below

So now for the exciting bit – the prizes!

Dies to Die For are offering 1 lucky winner a £20.00 gift voucher

Uniko Stamps are offering 1 lucky winner 1 stamp set (must be in stock)

Dr Digi's House of Stamps are offering 1 lucky winner 2 digi images

Leann’s World 101 are offering 1 lucky winner 2 digi images

Crafty Sentiments Designs are offering 1 lucky winner 3 digi images

Colour of Love digis are offering 1 lucky winner 3 digi images

All Dressed Up stamps are offering 1 lucky winner 2 digi images

Our theme is:-

Anything goes

I have a card made for hubby for our anniversary (46 years). 

I have used an image from Birdie Brown PPear, Promarkers, 1st Edition papers, Glossy Accents, Marianne stitched circle die and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Crafter's Castle - anything goes

Lemon Shortbread- anything goes

Incy Wincy Design challenge - colour pallette or warm colours

Allsorts - use a die

LeAnn's World 101 - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - stamp act

Cute as a Button - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Through the Craft Room Door -anything goes

This challenge will run till 4th January 2022 with a maximum of 3 entries

There will be more inspiration in 2 weeks time with Team 1.

Looking forward to seeing all your creative makes.

Merry Christmas to all.

Aud Sentiments challenge

 

Welcome to Aud Sentiments challenge. We are in December so the countdown to Christmas.

We are sponsored by 

Jan's Digi Stamps

Our theme is 

Christmas/Winter/New Year + A sentiment

I have used one of our sponsors image Brighten the holidays.

A fun image.

I have also used Promarkers, Docrafts papers, Sizzix squares and the rest from my stash.

I coloured the lights on the paper with Promarkers to match my image. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

AYLi challenge

 

Can you believe we are on the countdown to the big day!

It is Squirell who is hosting this challenge this fortnight.

The sponsor of this challenge is

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

Your Favourite Christmas Embelishment (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I love poinsettia flowers, although in fact bracts. They just speak Christmas to me. They brighten up the house during the long winter months when very few other flowers are around. 

I have used Spelbinders star, Tim Holtz wreath and Marianne small poinsettia, Britannia Christmas sentiment. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Passion for Markers

 

Welcome to our new challenge on Passion for Markers. 

It is Linda who is hosting our challenge this week.

She has chosen 

Happy and Thankful 

as the theme.

Our sponsor is

The Paper Shelter

with a prize of 3 digi images

I am using one of our sponsors image 'The Most Adorable Snowmen'

I also used Promarkers, Craft Creation papers, Stickles, Britannia 'Happy Christmas' die, X-Cut letters and snowflake dies and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into he following challenges:-

Aud Sentiments challenge

 

Welcome to our new challenge at Aud Sentiments . 

We have a very easy challenge this fortnight.

Anything goes

plus a sentiment

Aud Sentiments is sponsoring this challenge.

This is the card I made for my Grandson Finn's birthday. He is a big Star Wars and Mandalorian fan, so I made a slider card with Grogu in his pod.

I downloaded images from the internet and used Prromarkers to colour, Spellbinders stars and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Try It on Tuesday - make it magical

Crafty Calendar -anything goes

Challenge uo your Life - interactive

Through the Craft Room Door - anythng goes

AYLI Challenge

 

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

We are sponsored by

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

Your Favourite: Dies or Stencils (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I have only just started using stencils, so I am a novice. I love dies and use then constantly. Almost every card I make has some sort of die cut on it. I love the fantastic variety of dies available. I think I am adicted yo buying them. 

I have used a free stencil from a craft magazine, Tim Holtz distress inks, Britannia flower dies, The Works leaf and the rest from my stash. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Little Red Wagon - no patterned papers

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Crafter's Castle - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Colour It, Create it, Show it off - anything goes

Through the Craft Room Door -anything goes

Passion for Markers

 

This week Kitty is the host of our challenge on Passion for Markers. 

She has chosen the theme

3 of a Kind

We are sponsored by 

JMC

I am using their image 'Pippa'

I have also used Promarkers, DoCraft papers (very old), Moonstone flowers and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Crafter's Castle - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Pattie's Creation Design challenge - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - stamp act

Digi Choosday  anything goes

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes

Aud Sentiments challenge

 

Welcome to Aud Sentiments challenge. 

We are sponsored by 

Hetty Clare

Our theme is 

Christmas plus a Sentiment

I am using one of our sponsors images Pony Christmas

I coloured this adorable image with Promarkers. I also used Trimcraft papers, Stickles, X-Cut sentiment and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

ABC Christmas challenge - W - whimsical

CCC Digi challenge - Christmas/Winter

Crafty Creations - anything goes

Creative Inspirations - Wonderful Winter / Feeling Festive

Sparkles Christmas - Christmas presents

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Incy Wincy Design challenge - All Creatures Great and small and or spotted paper

Colour it, Create it, show it off - anything goes

Allsorts - add a sentiment

Krafty Chics - stamp act

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

Here we are into November already, it has been a quick year.

AYLI has a new challenge today hosted by Lynne. 

We are sponsored by

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

Your Favourite Circle Embelishment (eg buttons, gems, pearls, sequins) (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Circle embellishment are a big favourite. I love my circle dies as they are so useful to frame an image, but great for adding sentiments. Also I have a stash of sequins, brads, pearls and gems

I am using one of our sponsors images Cute Snowfriends.

I also used Promarkers, The Work Papers, Nellie Snellen border, LOTV sentiment, Marianne circle dies and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

LeAnn's World 101 - anything goes

ABC Christmas challenge - W - whimsical

CCC Digi Challege - Christmas / winter

Crafty Creations - anything goes

Creative Inspirations - wonderful Winter / Feeling festive

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Incy Wincy Designs challenge - all creatures great and small and or spotted paper

Colour it, create it, show it off - anything goes

Crafty Cats - anything goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - Stamp act

Passion for Markers

 

Today it is Karen's turn to host the Passion for Markers challenge. 

She has chosen 

Flower Power 

as the new theme.

We are sponsored by 

Dr Digi's House of Stamps

with a prize of 2 digi images

I am using one of their images 'Flossie'

I also used Promarkers, Britannia flower dies, DCWV paper, Sizzix letters and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

I Love Promarkers - anything goes opt use a diecut or punch

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Cute Card Thursday - anything goes

Through the Craft Room Door - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anythng goes