AYLI challenge

 

It is my turn to host the AYLI challenge this fortnight.

We are sponsored by

Lili of the Valley

My choice for this fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

your Favourite Pearls or Gems (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I love both pearls and gems. On this card I have used tiny clusters of gems as I think they look attractive when there is a large flower centre. 

I used Moonstone flowers, Forever Friends embossing folder, Simon Says tag and a selection of leaves from my stash, the gems are from the Works.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Krafty Chicks - all occasions

Dream Valley - 2 or more papers

Penny's Paper Crafty challenge - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Passion for Markers

 

Welcome to a new Passion for Markers challenge. It is Nat who is hosting this challenge.

Our sponsor is 

PolkaDoodles

Our theme is 

Dots and or Stripes

I am sing one of our sponsors images Spring Hedgehog Gnome.

I have coloured this with Promarkers. I also used Sizzix  squares, Memory Box clouds, Spellbinders circle and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Digi Choosday - anything goes

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

I Love Promarkers - anything goes opt animals

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Penny's Paper crafty challenge- anything goes

Cards galore Encore - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

Happy New Year.

We are back with our first challenge of 2024.

Today it is Sarah who is hosting the AYLI challenge.

Our sponsor is:-

Dies to Die For

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

Your Favourite Paperbrand (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I like several brands of paper but for this challenge I have chosen 1st Edition paper pack 'Summer Breeze'. I love the selection of double sided papers and embossed. The colours are pretty too.

I have also used The Works flowers and a selection of leaf dies from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

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

Allsorts - mood board / anything goes

Creative Inspirations - pink and pearls

Cards Galore Encore - anything goes

Passion for Markers

 

A Happy New Year to everyone. I hope it was a good festive season with lots of treats and fun. 

Passion for Markers are back with lots of inspiration for the New Year.

Linda is hosting our first challenge.

She has chosen the theme

New Beginnings

I have made a simple card using a digi from 2 Cute Ink 'Celebration Penguin' , I made the background with Promarkers and coloured the image to match, Stampendous sentiment and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Aud Sentiments challenge - make your own background + sentiment

Incy wincy Design challenge - new or let's celebrate January

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Inspired By... - sweet New Year

Krafty Chicks - all occasions

Passion for Markers

 

Welcome to Passion for Markers Mega Christmas challenge reminder. You can find more inspiration from or other DT team members

We have several sponsors for this challenge.

Sponsors:
Sheepski Designs - 3 digi images
Polkadoodles - 3 digi images
Alex Syberia - £10.00 voucher (digital products only)
Uniko - 1 stamp set (must be in stock)
Leann's World 101 - 2 digi images
Colour of Love - 3 digi images
All Dressed Up - 2 digi images
Dies to Die For - £20.00 voucher 

Our theme is :-

Add a Sentiment

Check out their projects here.

AYLI challenge

 

Welcome to our last AYLI challenge of the year which is hosted by Wilma.

The sponsor of this challenge is

Last Minute Manda

This fortnight's challenge theme is a super easy one to end the year: 

ANYTHING GOES!!!

I made a card with one of our sponsors images

I have used 'It's Snowtime' https://lastminutemanda.sellfy.store/p/its-snow-time/  ,Promarkers, The Works snowflakes, Stickles glitter, Crackle Accents on lettering and the rest from my stash. The glitter and Crackle does not show up too well, but the letters look like they are covered in ice.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Krafty Chicks - Christmas

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

I Love Promarkers - anything goes /for men

Little Red Wagon - Merry Christmas

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Allsorts - something beginning with B ( blue, bowtie and berries)

The Paper Funday challenge - anything goes opt snowman or birds

Crafty Calendar - Christmas theme

Passion for Markers

 

Welcome to Passion for Markers Mega Christmas challenge.

We have several sponsors for this challenge.

Sponsors:
Sheepski Designs - 3 digi images
Polkadoodles - 3 digi images
Alex Syberia - £10.00 voucher (digital products only)
Uniko - 1 stamp set (must be in stock)
Leann's World 101 - 2 digi images
Colour of Love - 3 digi images
All Dressed Up - 2 digi images
Dies to Die For - £20.00 voucher 

Our theme is :-

Add a Sentiment

I have used Promarkers, American Crafts papers, Kenny K image 'Cool Kid', X-Cut alphabet, Poppy Stamps Balloons, Intracut 'happy birthday', The Works numbers and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Digi Choosday - anything goes

LeAnn's World 101 - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes opt make them smile

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes

Guest Designer

 

I was lucky to be invited to be the Guest Desginer for Mirtillamente challenge.

I have used one of their images Flowerz.

I have used Promarkers to colour this image and the rest is from my stash. Very simple, but I like it.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Dream Valley - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - anything goes

Digi Choosday - anything goes

AYLI challenge

 

Welcome to the AYLI challenge. 

Today Squirrel is hosting this challenge.

Lee Holland

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

Your Favourite Person to Make for at Christmas (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

 I love making cards for my Grandson. It is fun to choose an image and colour  it and see the smile when he opens it. 

I have used Hetty Clare Christmas penguins, Promarkers, LOTV papers, Spellbinders scallop squares, Sizzix letters, Stickles, snowflake brad and the rest fro my stash. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Cardz 4 Guyz - festive creatures

Little Red Wagon - Bohemian Rhapsody 3 different elements

Dream Valley - anything goes

Digi choosday - anything goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes twist Christmas / winter

Penny's Paper Crafty challenge - anything goes

Christmas Craft Creations - add a hat

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes

Cards Galore Encore - anything goes

Passion for Markers

 

Kitty is hosting the Passion for Markers challenge this week.

Our sponsor is

Colour of Love

Prize - 3 digi images

Our theme is 

Winter

Winter means snow to me so I am using some cute snowmen.

I  used Promakers to colour this Polka Doodles image Snowmen Frosty Hugs.

I also used Craft Creations papers, Memory Box hearts, Stickles, The Works and X-Cut snowflakes and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Allsorts - Christmas time

C.R.A.F.T. - Christmas

I Love Promarkers - anything goes opt love is in the air

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

ABC Christmas challenge - W - wreath, X - hugs and kisses

Creative Inspirations - contemporary Christmas colours

AYLI challenge

 

Here we are with another AYLI challenge. It is Lynne who is hosting this challenge. 

We are  sponsored by 

Lawn Fawn

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

Your Favourite Christmas Critter (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I love these Christmas puppies. They are ideal for my Daughter and Son in law's Christmas card as they have 2 springer spaniels. The only difference is Lupin and Rosie are not that quiet for long!

I have used an image from the internet, Promarkers, The Works papers, a free sentiment stamp and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

C.R.A.F.T. - Christmas

I Love Promarkers - anything goes opt love is in the air

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

Dream Valley - occasions other than birthday

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Christmas Craft Creations - add a hat 

Challenge Up Your Life - cosy Christmas

Passion for Markers

 

This week Karen is hosting the Passion for Markers challenge. 

We are sponsored by

Alex Syberia Designs 

Prize- £10 voucher (digital products only)

Our theme is 

Favourite Digi/ Stamp

I am using one of our sponsors digi stamps Vintage Collection - Christmas Berries Digital Stamp. This is my new favourite digi, I will be using this on many Christmas cards. 

I also used Promarkers, Fiskars snowflakes, Love to Craft papers, Glossy Accents, PB sentiment and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Digi Choosday - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Allsorts - the great outdoors or anything goes

Pattie's Creations Design challenge - anything goes

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

Cards Galore Encore - anything goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

AYLI Challenge

 

Welcome to November and a new AYLI challenge.

It is Sarah who is hosting this challenge.

We are sponsored by:-

Amanda Jayne Designs

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

Your Favourite Christmas Colours (modern or traditional) & why.

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

I usually make Christmas cards in traditional colours, but occasionally I use something different. I like this combination of a moss green and a deep pinks. It is still festive. 

I have used LOTV papers, Sizzix borders, Memory Box deer and tree border, Intricutz trees and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

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

Creative Inspirations - Contemporary Christmas colours

The Holly and Ivy Christmas challenge - anything goes

Allsorts - embossing heat or dry

Penny's paper Crafty Challenge - anything goes