Country Wall - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at

Digi Designs Challenge Blog

and the Theme is Try Something New.

I have decided to use a new technique called Eclipse and followed Beccy's tutorial Eclipse Cards.  I just love how the letters popping out and form part of the image. I made the card for my father for fathers day.

Make sure you go over to Di's Digi Stamps and take a look at Di's beautiful Digital Stamps.  

Now here is my card

using Country Wall digital stamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Dies: MFT Letters Uppercase and Lowercase.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  CAS.
A Snowflakes Promise Challenge Blog.  Theme: Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting With Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Artistic Inspiration Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For A Male.
Alphabet Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Great Outdoors.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Time Stand Still - Couture Creations Foil Machine

Hi Everyone, hope you are all having a good week.

I recently bought a Couture Creations Foil Machine and wanted to share a card where I used the foil machine. Firstly I foiled the sentiment with a foil stamp and foil after I coloured the background.  I then foiled a bicycle chipboard.

I wanted to achieve a 3D design effect with my colouring and dies.  Coloured the background following Kit and Clowder monthly class.

Now here is my card
using Shoppes - Art Impressions.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Ultimate Crafts Hot Foil Stamp - Congratulations. Couture Creations Foil Machine and Royal Blue Foil. Dies: Marianne Design Christmas Village. Bicycle Chipboard. White Gel Pen.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes + A Sentiment.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Bizzy Becs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Under The Sun - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, we have another challenge for you this month just before it is ending. Are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Summer Vibes.

Now here is my card 

using Under The Sun.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers
and I followed Kit and Clowders Monthly Class.

Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: Cottage Cutz Flipflops. Ultimate Crafts Mini Sprigs. Cheery Lynn Designs Tiny Fanciful Flourish. Heartfelt Creations Botanical Wings. Joycrafts Sun. Impression Obsession Sea Birds. Mixed Media Mediums: Oil Pastels and Acrylic Paint.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Here Comes The Sun!
Through The Purple Haze Challenge Blog.  Theme:  At The Beach.
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Optional Say It With Flowers.
Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Birthday.
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Summer Is Magic.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Creative Sketchy Girls Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Summer Card.
Sasayaki Glitter Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Summer Fun.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

By The Seaside - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at
Digi Designs Challenge Blog

and the Theme is Summer Fun.

Make sure you go over to Di's Digi Stamps and take a look at Di's beautiful Digital Stamps.  

Now here is my Post-It-Note Easel Project

using By The Seaside digital stamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: Memory Box Swaying Palm, Stiched Circle and Coastal Crab. Joycrafts Sea Animals. Distress Ink: Vintage Photo. Ranger Gold Stickles. White Gel Pen.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Through The Purple Haze Challenge Blog.  Theme:  At The Beach.
Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Sun, Sea or Sand.
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Animals.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting with Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Ellie With Hen - Paper Nest Dolls Inspiration

Hi Everyone,

I want to share some Paper Nest Dolls 

inspiration with you today.

You can find all Christine's beautiful images here.

Now here is my Post-It-Note Easel

using Ellie With Hen Digital Stamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers. 

Sentiment:  LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: MFT Woodgrain Fence. Find It Trading Milk Churn. Cheery Lynn Designs Windmill. Impression Obsession Small Grass Border. Scrap Dragon Stitched Oval.

We would also love for you to join us on our The Paper Nest Dolls Facebook Page.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Frame It (Cuttlebug machine).
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Summer Colours.
Crafting with Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Casual Boy - The Paper Shelter Challenge

Hi Everyone, are you ready ... for our first challenge of the month?

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Letters and/or Numbers.

Now here is my card 

using Casual Boy.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: MFT By The Number and Letters Uppercase/Lowercase. Scrap Dragon Stitched Oval. Distress Ink: Vintage Photo.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For Man or Boy.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For A Male.
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Happy Birthday.
Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Masculine.
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For A Man/Boy.
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge Blog.  Theme:  What A Guy.
Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Birthday with a number.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Simply Papercraft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

The Workbench

Hi Everyone, hope you are all having a good week. I would like to share a masculine card with you that I made for my Father for Fathers Day.

Now here is my card

using The Workbench - LOTV

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers
and followed Alyce Keegan's - Freebie Class

Dies: MFT Letters.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge Blog.  Theme:  What A Guy.
Cardz 4 Guys Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Father's Day.
Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For Man or Boy.
Simply Create Too Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For A Male.
Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Masculine.
Crafty Cardmakers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For A Man/Boy.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Avery Bathing Puppy - Paper Nest Dolls Challenge

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at

 The Paper Nest Dolls

and the theme is Anything Goes.

You can find all Christine's beautiful images here.

Now here is my Post-It-Note Holder

using Avery Bathing Puppy.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: Memory Box Arboscello Tree and Stitched Circle. Impression Obsession Floral Heart Strip. MFT Woodgrain Fence.

We would also love for you to join us on our The Paper Nest Dolls Facebook Page.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Animals.
Crafty Animals Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Simply Papercraft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Special Day Moments - Digi Designs Challenge

Hi Everyone, I have made Foamiran flowers with my new Couture Creations Foil Machine.  This was my first Foamiran flowers and I think it came out beautiful. I used Oil Pastels to colour the Foamiran.

It is time for a new challenge at
Digi Designs Challenge Blog

and the Theme is Weddings, Anniversaries, Showers.

Make sure you go over to Di's Digi Stamps and take a look at Di's beautiful Digital Stamps.  

Now here is my card

using Special Day Moments digital stamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Dies: Scrap Dragon Wedding Day. Spellbinders Cinch & Go Flowers. Cheery Lynn Designs Tiny Fanciful Flourish. Ultimate Crafts Mini Sprigs. Marianne Design Wedding Rings. Memory Box Owl Heart Tree and Stitched Circle. Couture Creations Foamiran. Oil Pastels. Silver Acrylic Paint. Gold Stickles.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Wedding or Party.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Marry Me.
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Flowers.
A Snowflake Promise Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Creations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Simply Papercraft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Home For The Holiday - Christmas Cards All Year Round

Hi Everyone,

It is time for a new challenge at Christmas Cards All Year Round 

and the theme is Non Traditional Colours.

Now here is my card
using Home For The Holiday - Flourishes Stamp.
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Wild Rose Studio Christmas Circles Stamp. Dies: Marianne Design Christmas Village. Impression Obsession Fir Trees and Small Snowflake Set. Find It Trading Poinsettia Corner. Poppycrafts Stitched Rectangle. Distress Ink Photo Vintage. Stickles Gold Glitter. White Gel Pen.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Snowflake Promise Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting With Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Sweet Stampin Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The 12 Months of Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x