March Blooms

Morning and my card today was made for a GDT spot after winning a recent challenge at All Fun.The challenge is a colour one and sponsored by Jeremiah Ketner.
I used the beautiful image March Blooms coloured with promarkers and I made a gatefold card not used this fold for quite a while.Die -cut frame from Spellbinders and matted onto purple cardstockthen onto a piece made with oddmens of lilac papers.The stamped sentiment was a craft mag freebie -ribbon/twine and flower gem from stash.

challenges-
artsy stamper-Springtime
the paper girls-girl time
Jan's digi stamps-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafty sentiments-happy birthday
lemon shortbread-ATG
passion for promarkers-add a sentiment
arty divas-ATG
creative moments-ATG
the sisterhood of crafters-happy birthday/fun fold
word art Wednesday-ATG
aud sentiments -a birthday sentiment
krafty chicks-any occasion
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
allsorts-add a bow
crafty friends-lace or ribbon
pink gem-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
Morgans artworld-ATG
craft-deebowz-ATG
Patties creations-birthdays
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can come and join us
Carol x x

Thank you NHS-Carers and Key Workers

Morning-just lol and my 4" square Fat Page for today is a Thank You to the NHS(carers and all the other key workers keeping everything going) with a freebie image from FB-coloured with promarkers and paper pieced -I also printed image out 4 times and layered.
All the rest is just oddments from stash.
Last week instead of just clapping for the NHS and Carers John took out a pan and wooden spoon -this week the little girl next door had hers too and a woman a few doors away does the same only this week John banged so hard he broke my wooden spoon and this morning found it back in the drawer lol ???

Challenges-
CD Sunday plus-ATG
incy wincy-use something beginning with your initial(Corrugated cardboard)
Jan's digi stamps-ATG
passion for promarkers-add a sentiment
creative moments-ATG
the paper shelter-happy colours
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-dotty
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
krafty chicks-all occasions
time out-photo inspiration
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
Ikes world-p is for paper piecing

Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Fat Page For St. Georges Day

A little late but trying to keep my mojo going so I made another 4" square Fat Page for today-St Georges day.I resized and printed out the images-the Knight Reggie is from Lacy Sunshine and the Dragon is in an un-named file-both coloured with promarkers -the grey card was embossed with a wall EF from Crafters Companion(more neglected stash)then a piece of corrugated carboard with black promarker along the ridges-I added a metal screw brad and the black background is black tissue glued onto a piece of greyboard.

challenges-
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
creatalicious-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
crafty friends-ATG
all fun-ATG
CD Sunday plus-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
Jan's digi stamps-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
arty divas-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
krafty chicks-all occasions
time out-photo inspiration
sheepski designs-show us your wings
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
star stampz-thinks with wings
country view-animal magic
Thank you for dropping by and hoe you all stay safe and well
Carol x x

Earth Day and Celebrating the Bee

Did you know it was Earth Day today Celebrating the Bee so that is what my card is for today.
CAS I had oxide ink on my desk from another project so sprayed it dipped a TH stencil in it and placed it on card -so negative pattern Stamped Bee and sentiment from Chocolate Baroque-Bee coloured with promarker/glossy accents on wings.I usually struggle with CAS but this came together on its own I was just the hands on staff lol

Challenges-
cute card Thursday-wings
krafty chicks-CAS
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG------------------------TOP 5
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
all fun-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
try it on Tuesday-have fun with stencils
passion for promarkers-add a sentiment
arty divas-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
love2create-ATG
Sheepski designs-show us your wings
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
Penny Black and more-ATG
the artistic stamper-in the garden
star stampz-things with wings
cutie pie-Bears/bunnies and othe B's(Bees)
sweet stampers-CAS
love to craft-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Fat Page of Oddments

Hope you are all keeping safe and well I have been having a play the last couple of days and watching Tracy Evans live demos on FB but these will have to wait for another day as can combine them with DT challenges too lol.
I was trying to clear a space on my desk and have a little box with oddments in so made a little 4" square Fat Page with a few,piece od corrugated card,scrap of P.paper,a little tag,foamirian flower and leaves.little heart and a die-cut circle out of looks like a distress ink background.

challenges-
creatalicious-ATG
fab'n'funky-spots or dots
Pennys challenge-ATG
double D-showers/flowers
C.R.A.F.T-create your own flower embellishment
crafty catz--ATG
creative fingers-ATG
let's craft and create-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG-----------------------------------TOP 3
arty divas-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Checking FB

Morning and I have a retirement card to share that I made for a DT teamie and blogging friend Chrissy who retired last month.
I used the image Checking FB from Mos Digital Pencil.
,coloured with promarkers.
Kept flat for posting the die-cut frame is from Spellbinders,sentiment was computer generated and papers from stash.

challenges-
polka doodles-ATG
alphabet-A for ATG
crafty friends-ATG
pink gem-ATG
Dis digis-pretty in pastels
all fun-ATG
CD Sunday Plus-ATG
Jan's digi stamps-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
passion for promarkers-CAS
arty divas-ATG
creatalicious-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG--------------------------TOP 3
Pennys challenge-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
love to scrap-for the girls
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated-stay safe
Carol x x

Bay Window Card

Morning and I have a Bay Window card to share using the tutorial at Pinky's World.I never make Easter cards but made one for the little girl next door to send with an Easter Egg.

Everything used from the Pre-Coloured image I think from-(UPDATE thanks to Dionne and Lynne)Sylvia Zet/Wee Stamps ,to the rub on sentiment on a metal brad was from long ago aquired stash that lay forgotten in drawers the rub on sentiment was from QVC in the Dawn Bibby days.The P.paper was an oddment from stash.

challenges-
the sisterhood of crafters-kids cards-------TOP 3
Simon says-Spring
polka doodles-ATG--------TOP 3
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
alphabet-A for ATG
scrapping4fun-Spring/Easter
my time to craft-Easter cuties
catch the bug-Spring fling
Di's digis-pretty in pastels
inkspirational-Spring
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
classic design-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
crafty gals corner-Spring
all fun-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you all stay safe and well
Carol x x

Teeny Tiny Mini Book

I have a teeny tiny mini book to share after watching the Tracy Evans FB lives and vidoes.The book is made from one piece of paper 5"x7" and finished book is 2,1/2" x 1.3/4"
The background was made with oxides,then stencils from TH,stamps from Chocolate Baroque,Rubber Dance,Art Journey ,craft mag freebies and my fave textures stamp.As I don't have a sewing machine I hand stitched blanket stitch round the two open ends and it also creates two little pockets to add tags.The clip was just to hold together to take pics.Also stamped onto book pages.

challenges-
inkspirational-Spring
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
MMM-make your own background
Simon says-add some texture
creative moments-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
try it on Tuesday-Beauty of Nature
arty divas-ATG
Lil red wagon-mix em up
Pennys challenge-ATG
time out-inspired by words/garden
alphabet-A for ATG
mix it up-ATG/fancy folds
2crafty critter crazies-\ATH
creative artiste-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
Ikes world-ATG/paper piecing-------TOP 3
the artistic stamper-in the garden
Thank you for dropping by and hope ou are all safe and well
Carol x x

A 4" Square Fat Page

Morning and I have two DT posts today and the second one is for the Furry Friends challenge at Unicorn.
I got out out all my animal stamps and actually stamped a few but nothing gelled.Then I found a topper I made last year but didn't do anything with and I had a eureka moment.The background was a dirty pour run off and I had put a decouped teddy image on the side-sooo made a little tag -crumpled a postcard from Graphic 45 plus the little stamp and May strip to ground the bear.
String on the tag-distressed all edges and used my long forgotten gilding polish -luckily not dried out-some sparkle on the pinafore and I made a 4" square Fat Page everything onto a base of greyboard-may even make this into card if suitable occasion.

challenges-
word art Wednesday-ATG
cardz4galz-cute animals
alphabet-Z for zoo animals(bears though not gardening in pinafores lol)
allsorts-something old(everything used)
crafty friends-Spring
inkspirational-Spring
let's craft and create-ATG
lil patch of craft friends-ATG
Simon says-add some texture
double trouble-hip to be square
2 crafty critter crazies-ATG
love to create-ATG
crafts galore encore-ATG-------DT FAVOURITE
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
through the purple haze-ATG
corrosive -ATG
love to craft-ATG
country view-animal magic
arty divas-ATG
craft-deebowz-ATG
Pennys challenge-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

New Home Tag

Morning and I have two DT post today the first one is for the CAS/Fully loaded challenge at Creative Craft Cottage-now first of all an apology to Lisa and the rest of the DT as this tag was a bit of a cop out!!!
First of all had trouble printing the image out was all blurry until I printed it small then mojo still missing made a new home tag but didn't leave space for sentiment!!!
Die cut from Spellbinders,image coloured with promarkers and offcut of P.paper on desk,ribbon from stash.

challenges-
craft -deebowz-ATG
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
country view-animal magic
diesrus-ATG
cardz4galz-cure animals
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us this month
Carol x x

Add A Ribbon/Bow

Morning and my DT card today is for the Add A Ribbon/Bow challenge at A Place To Start and we are sponsored by Stampers Delights and I used the cute image Chibi-Open Gift coloured with promarkers.
Ribbon and all papers are from my scrap box.

challenges-
cute card Thursday-ATG
allsorts-something old-papers and ribbon
let's craft and create-ATG
CD Sunday plus-ATG
aperfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
craft-deebowz-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us
Carol x x

Flower Petals

Morning and welcome to my new follower MARIANN have three DT posts today-the third one is for the "Add a Flower" challenge at Dragonfly Dreams.I covered a small notebook and as we are sponsored by Colour of Love I used the image Flower Petals coloured with promarkers.

The strips of P.paper and small piece of ribbon were oddments from stash and the flowers were made with a neglected Joy die.

challenges-
try it on Tuesday-beauty of nature
crafty gals corner-use flowers
scribbles designs-in bloom
Tuesday throwdown-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
allsorts-something old-ribbon/papers/flower die-something new-image
catch the bug-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
cute as a button-ATG------------------------DT FAVOURITE-Thank you SHERRY
digi doodles-Spring
through the purple haze-ATG
Morgans artworld-ATG---------------------SPOTLIGHT WINNER
crafty creations-ATG
mix it up-ATG
love to scrap-for the girls
creative inspirations-flowers
craft-deebowz-ATG
the paper funday-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us this month-stay safe and well everyone
Carol x x

Social Susan

Morning and I have three DT posts today-the second one is for the "Birthday challenge" at Daisy Chain and I made a birthday card for my grandaughter Ellie who becomes a teenager on the 1st May and goodness knows when we will see them again missing them so much.
I used the image Social Susan from Cute As A Button which I won a couple of months ago -coloured with promarkers-sentiment and papers from Art by Marlene nail shaped gems were gifted-thank you Lisa.

challenges-
creatalicious-ATG
Simon says-happy birthday
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-for the girls
creative fingers-ATG
Dis digis-birthdays
catch the bug-ATG
crafts galore encore-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
cute as a button-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
Patties creations-birthdays
the paper fun day-ATG
Pennys challenge-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated-hope you will join us
Carol x x

Floral Thank You

Morning and I have three DT posts today-the first one is for the ATG/Use geometric papers -ginghams/dots/circles- at 613 Avenue Create and we are sponsored by Bugaboo I used the image
Floral Trio Frame 1 coloured with promarkers.The papers from stash,stamped sentiment was a craft mag freebie-I put 3-D foam pads between the layers.

challenges-
Simon says-Spring
try it on Tuesday-beauty of nature
the sisterhood of crafters-Spring
word art WEdnesday-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty friends-Spring
catch the bug-ATG
creative inspirations-flowers/showers
crafty cardmakers-Spring
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us this month
Carol x x

Sweet Treats

Morning and I am delighted to be Guest Designer at Tales From The Craft Room after winning one of the challenges.The challenge is "Sweet Treats" and I made a flag card(a first for me)I made this card for a neighbours birthday.

The papers are from The Works,and all images and sentiments were craft mag freebies.I stamped the strawberries twice and layered them-glossy accents were added to three of the images.Dies from Creative Dies.

challenges-
Jan's digi stamps-ATG
double trouble-free for all
creatalicious-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
arty divas-ATG
createful heart-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
krafty chicks-stamp act
crafty catz-one for the girls
creative fingers-ATG
scrapping4fun-cake-------FEATURED
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
mix it up-fancy folds
love to scrap-for the girls
love to craft-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join Jos challenge
Carol x x

A Double Dutch Card

Morning and I have two DT posts today and the second one is for the "Add A Flower" challenge at CCC Digi Creations.
We are sponsored by Twinkle Lane Designs and I used the image "Heleniums" coloured with promarkers.
I made a Double Dutch Card -B.paper from Art By Marlene,flower from stash and the sentiment which came with the image was cut with a banner die from Your Next Stamp.

challenges-
CD on Sunday plus-ATG
Jan's digi stamps-ATG
double trouble-free for all
try it on Tuuesday-beauty of nature
crafty gals corner-use flowers
scribbles designs-in bloom
word art Wednesday-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
crafty catz-one for the girls
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG----------DT FAVOURITE-THank you JOY
mix it up-fancy folds
craft-deebowz-ATG
Thank you for dropping by hope you can join us this month and stay safe everyone
Carol x x

Shaker Card

Morning and I have two DT posts today -the first one is for the ATG challenge at Colour Crazy.We are sponsored by All Dressed Up and I used the cute image Little Butterfly Girl-coloured with promarkers and I made a shaker card.

The papers are from Art By Marlene-gems and little black butterflies from stash.

challenges-
pink gem-ATG
CD Sunday plus-ATG
double trouble-free for all
digi choosday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
sheepski designs-show us your wings
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
cute as a button-ATG
love to scrap-for the girls
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us
Carol x x

Have a Purr-fect Day

Morning -first of all welcome to my new follower ANA we have a new "Furry Friends" challenge at Craft Rocket and I used a red rubber Cat stamp-sorry no idea of designer!I used a DL size card image coloured with promarkers-stamped sentiment was a craft mag freebie and the background was made with a brayer and distress ink-simples and done!

challenges-
time out-lots or a little purple(a little lol )
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
sweet stampin-make your own background
allsorts-men/boys
pink gem-ATG
MMM-make your own background
Jan's digi stamps-ATG
double trouble-free for all
creatalicious-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
try it on Tuesday- beauty of nature
arty divas-ATG
createful heart-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
the male room-make me laugh(?)
a perfect time to craft-ATG
classic design-ATG
love to craft-ATG
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
country view-animal magic
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG
krafty chicks-stamp act
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can come and join us this month-stay safe and well everyone
Carol x x

Herbert The Hare

Morning -another new month and hope everyone is safe and well and not too bored in isolation.
My DT card today is for the Bunnies/Bears/Rabbits challenge at Pearly Sparkles and as I couldn't find my rabbit stamp I hope Herbert The Hare from Stampotique is okay instead.
Now this image is the second one I coloured with pencils (borrowed from Grandaughters who we are missing dreadfully!) the die-cut frames are from Sizzix -the strip of coloured paper was an oddment on my desk and the background was made using all scraps of co-ordinating papers glued onto a piece of card.

challenges-
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG------------TOP 3
sweet stampin-make your own background(oddments of paper strips)
pink gem-ATG
Jan's digi stamps-ATG
double trouble-free for all/make your own background using scraps
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
try it on Tuesday-beauty of nature
arty divas-ATG------------------------------------------------TOP 5
country view-animal magic
allsorts-men/boys
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x