Christmas Penguin 2

Good Morning! 

We're starting our last challenge of 2017 over at The Sketchy Challenges today. This time we would love to see all your "Christmas" themed projects    -  so let us see all your wonderful cards and projects.

My teamies came up with some gorgeous creations, too...

Our fabulous sponsors are

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Stamp: "Penguin Saint Nick" from Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment: Poppy Stamps Die
Ink Pad: Memento Dew Drop "Cottage Ivy"

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell

Dies: Spellbinder Nestabilities, Poppy Stamps "Merry Christmas", "snowflake" from China
Embossing folder: "snowflakes" from Sizzix

Stickles, snow paste, plain papers & cardstock from my stash

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Ella & her friend

Good Morning!

It's time for the new challenge of Team 1 over at Crafty Friends... This fortnight our theme is "friends & family", so let us see all those great projects you've made. 

My teamies came up with some gorgeous cards as well...

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is

Pink Gem Design

Store  -  Blog
Prize  -  2 individual images of winners choice

Stamps: "Ella with snowman" from Pink Gem Designs
Sentiment: Create with TLC

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell
black fine liner

Stickles, sequins, plain papers & cardstock from my stash.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

TIlda with Little Snowy

Good Morning!

It is time for a new challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges today, we're having the theme "Anything Goes + optional monochrome Christmas".

You're welcome to join us with the optional, but as it is an optional, you can also chose not to do it  -  it's totally up to you.

I just want you to have fun with us @ Creatalicious Challenges...

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is

Di's digi stamps

who's offering a 12 voucher to the winner

Stamps: "Tilda with Little Snowy" from Magnolia's "A lovely Christmas" Collection 

Ink Pad: Versafine "Onxy Black"
Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell

Dies: Spellbinder Nestabilities, Die-namics "let it snowflake"
Embossing folder: "snowflakes" from Sizzix & "snowflakes" from Crafts-Too
Ribbon, stickles, gems, plain papers & cardstock from my stash

I am entering this banner in the following challenges:

Snowy and Hedgy Xmas

I've made another Christmas card with some leftover background card stock I've made for a special card some while ago...

Stamp: "Snowy and Hedgy" from Penny Black 
Sentiment: die cut
Ink Pad in black
Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, water colours to create the background   
Dies: Memory box "Lindeman Snowflake", "Merry Christmas" from China
Stickles, Arlene's Glitter Snow, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card into the following challenges:

crafty sentiments challenge - anything goes
craft aholics r us challenge 47 - anything goes
pause dream enjoy challenge 201 - winter weather
penny's challenge 357 - anything goes
crafty creations challenge 355 - anything goes
through the craftroom door challlenge - anything goes
crafty gals corner challenge 151 - anything goes
just add ink challenge 388 - glitter
simon says stamp wednesday challenge - anything goes
crafty catz weekly challenge 395 - anything goes + optional let it snow
pink gem challenge 208 - animals in the snow
alphabet challenge - snow is for snow people
qkr stampede challenge 272 - christmas
pile it on challenge 137 - non-traditional Christmas colours
polkadoodles challenge 48 - anything goes
sweet stampers challenge 14 - christmas
christmas at sweet stampin challenge - anything christmas
artistic inspirations challenge 191 - anything goes
pammie's inky pinkies challenge 1749 - anything goes
simon says stamp monday challenge - icy inspiration
aud sentiments challenge 194 - christmas + a sentiment
creative moments challenge 132 - anything goes
cuttlebug mania challenge - let it snow
as you like it challenge - favourite animal and why (one of my favourite animals is the hedgehog as they are just sooo cute!)
a bit more time to craft challenge 57 - anything goes
crafting with friends challenge 56 - anything goes
crafting with dragonflies challenge 95 - christmas card all glammed up
lil' patch of crafty friends challenge 71 - anything goes
crazy challenge 263 - christmas is coming
creative fingers challenge 141 - anything goes
crafty calendar challenge - it's christmas
card mania challenge 99 - christmas
your scrapbook place challenge - anything goes
one crazy stamper december challenge - christmas/winter
sparkles christmas challenge 83 - snowman/men
love to scrap challenge 104 - winter wonderland
love to craft challenge 17 - december anything goes
mix it up challenge 8 - anything goes
christmas cards all year round december challenge - anything goes
crafting by designs december anything goes challenge
penny black friends saturday challenge december - winter or christmas

Snowy

I've made Christmas card with some leftover background card stock I've made for a special card some while ago...

Stamp: "Snowy" from Penny Black 
Sentiment: die cut
Ink Pad in black
Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, water colours to create the background   
Dies: Memory box "Lindeman Snowflake", "Frohes Fest" from Rayher
Punch: Martha Stewart "Snowflake" border punch (I just used the snowflakes on this project, not the border itself)
Stickles, Arlene's Glitter Snow, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card into the following challenges:

crafty sentiments challenge - anything goes
craft aholics r us challenge 47 - anything goes
pause dream enjoy challenge 201 - winter weather 
penny's challenge 357 - anything goes
crafty creations challenge 355 - anything goes
through the craftroom door challlenge - anything goes
crafty gals corner challenge 151 - anything goes
digi choosday challenge 48 - anything goes
just add ink challenge 388 - glitter
simon says stamp wednesday challenge - anything goes
kraftin' kimmie stamps wonderful wednesday challenge - anything goes
kraftin' kimmie stamps challenge 410 - snow
crafty catz weekly challenge 395 - anything goes + optional let it snow
alphabet challenge - snow is for snow people
qkr stampede challenge 272 - christmas
pile it on challenge 137 - non-traditional Christmas colours
polkadoodles challenge 48 - anything goes
sweet stampers challenge 14 - christmas
jo's scrapshack challenge 217 - always anything goes
not just cards challenge - anything goes
pammie's inky pinkies challenge 1749 - anything goes
simon says stamp monday challenge - icy inspiration
aud sentiments challenge 194 - christmas + a sentiment
a bit more time to craft challenge 57 - anything goes
crafting with friends challenge 56 - anything goes
lil' patch of crafty friends challenge 71 - anything goes
cut it up challenge 136 - christmas song (Let it snow)
penny black friends saturday challenge december - winter or christmas

Snowy and Hedgy

Here's a quick thank you card I made with some leftover background card stock I've made for a special card...

Stamp: "Snowy and Hedgy" from Penny Black 
Sentiment: die cut
Ink Pad in black
Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, water colours to create the background   
Dies: Memory box "Lindeman Snowflake", "thanks" from China
Stickles, plain papers and cardstock from my stash.

I am entering the card into the following challenges:

penny b friends saturday challenge - thank you 
colour crazy challenge 48 - anything goes
jo's scrapshack challenge 217 - always anything goes
kraftin' kimmie stamps wonderful wednesday challenge - anything goes
crazy challenge 262 - anything goes
crafty creations challenge 355 - anything goes
the sisterhood of crafters challenge - give thanks
not just cards challenge - anything goes
pammie's inky pinkies challenge 1748 - anything goes
crafty sentiments challenge - anything goes
craft aholics r us challenge 47 - anything goes
pause dream enjoy challenge 201 - winter weather
penny's challenge 357 - anything goes
digi choosday challenge 48 - anything goes
just add ink challenge 388 - glitter
simon says stamp wednesday challenge - anything goes
qkr stampede challenge 272 - christmas tags or anything goes
artistic inspirations challenge 191 - anything goes
creative moments challenge 132 - anything goes
cuttlebug mania challenge - let it snow
crafting by designs december anything goes challenge

Ella Birthday

Good Morning!

It's time for the new challenge of Team 1 over at Crafty Friends... This fortnight our theme is "add a sentiment", so let us see all those male projects you've made. 

My teamies came up with some gorgeous cards as well...

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is

Pink Gem Design

Store  -  Blog
Prize  -  2 individual images of winners choice

Stamps: "Ella" from Pink Gem Designs
Sentiment: Inkandikado stamp, die from China

Ink pad: Memento Dew Drop "Lady Bug" & "Love Letter" & "Rhubarb Stalk"
Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell

Dies: Spellbinder Nestabilities, Whiff of Joy DieLight Waterfall Hearts Border Die, sentiment & heart-circle from China

Clear embossing powder, plain papers & cardstock from my stash.


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

card mania challenge 98 - anything goes

crafting with an attitude challenge 33 - anything goes

aud sentiments challenge 193 - anything goes + a sentiment
ccc digi creations challenge 85 - anything goes
love to scrap challenge 103 - anything goes
love to craft challenge 16 - november anything goes 
mix it up challenge 7 - anything goes + optional stenciling
pile it on challenge 136 - large sentiments
not just cards challenge - anything goes
kort 'o mania challenge 187 - anything goes
lil' patch of crafty friends challenge 70 - anything goes
ribbon girls november any image challenge

Christmas Penguin 1

Good Morning! Team A is starting a new challenge over at The Sketchy Challenges today. This fortnight we have a photo inspiration board for you  -  so let us see all your wonderful cards and projects that were inspired by this photo inspiration board.

You can take inspiration from the colours or the images. It's all up to you!

My teamies came up with some gorgeous cards, too...

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is

Stamp: "Penguin Thinking of You" from Whimsy Stamps

Sentiment: Rayher Die

Ink Pad: Memento Dew Drop "Lady Bug"

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell

Dies: Rayher "Frohe Weihnachten" (Merry Christmas), "snowflake" from China

Embossing folder: "snowflakes" from Sizzix

Stickles, snow paste, plain papers & cardstock from my stash

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

card mania challenge 98 - anything goes
crafting with an attitude challenge 33 - anything goes
deep ocean challenge 168 - things with wings
aud sentiments challenge 193 - anything goes + a sentiment
ccc digi creations challenge 85 - anything goes
as you like it challenge - favourite christmas colour and why? I just love red & white for Christmas. Red is such a festive colour and it is the colour of Santa...
love to scrap challenge 103 - anything goes
love to craft challenge 16 - november anything goes 
mix it up challenge 7 - anything goes + optional stenciling
pile it on challenge 136 - large sentiments
not just cards challenge - anything goes
kort 'o mania challenge 187 - anything goes
lil' patch of crafty friends challenge 70 - anything goes
ribbon girls november any image challenge
sweet stampers challenge 14 - christmas
christmas at sweet stampin' challenge - anything christmas goes
whimsy stamp challenge 101 - anything goes

Autumn Beauty

Good Morning!

Iit is time for a new challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges today, we're having the theme "Anything Goes + optional thanks".

You're welcome to join us with the optional, but as it is an optional, you can also chose not to do it  -  it's totally up to you.

I just want you to have fun with us @ Creatalicious Challenges...

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is

The Paper Shelter

Prize - $15 Gift Certificate

I've made a banner with my image...

Stamps: "Autumn Beauty" from The Paper Shelter

Sentiment: Rayher Die
Ink Pad: Memento Dew Drop "Rich Cocoa"
Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell; water colours to create the background

Dies: Spellbinder Nestabilities, Rayher "Augenblicke", Memory Box "marvellous Maple Leaves", JoyCrafts "Mushroom border"
Stickles, plain papers & cardstock from my stash

I am entering this banner in the following challenges:

card mania challenge 98 - anything goes
crafting with an attitude challenge 33 - anything goes
deep ocean challenge 168 - things with wings
crafty calendar challenge - autumn colours
ccc digi creations challenge 85 - anything goes

a bit more time to craft challenge 56 - anything goes
love to scrap challenge 103 - anything goes
love to craft challenge 16 - november anything goes
mix it up challenge 7 - anything goes + optional stenciling
your scrapbook place challenge - anything goes
corrosive challenge 11 - november anything goes
pile it on challenge 136 - large sentiments
not just cards challenge - anything goes

Christmas Presents

Good Morning! 

Team A is starting a new challenge over at The Sketchy Challenges today. 

This fortnight we have a sketch for you  -  Rachel made a great one  -  so let us see all your wonderful cards and projects using my sketch.

My teamies came up with some gorgeous cards, too...

This is her sketch

Stamp: "Party Presents'" from Wild Rose Studio

Sentiment: Poppy Stamps Die "Vintage Merry Christmas"
Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, BloPens to create the background

Sketch: The Sketchy Challenges
Dies: Poppy Stamps Die "Vintage Merry Christmas", Marianne Design "Christmas Tree", snowflakes from China
Embossing folder: "snowflakes" from Sizzix"
Stickles, gem, snow paste, plain papers & cardstock from my stash

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Be Happy

Good Morning!

It's time for the new challenge of Team 1 over at Crafty Friends... This fortnight our theme is "Cute", so let us see all those male projects you've made. 

My teamies came up with some gorgeous cards as well...

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is

All Dressed Up

Prize  -  2 digis

Stamps: "Time to Shine" from All Dressed Up
Sentiment: DecoArt stencil "Americana"
Ink pad: Memento Dew Drop "Angel Pink" & "Rose Bud"
Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell
Stencil: Dutch Doobadoo Mask Art "Faded Dots" & "Stars", Crealies "No. 9"
Embossing powder, embossing paste, plain papers & cardstock from my stash


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Fairy Avery with Gift

We've started a new challenge over at Crafty Friends some time ago...  But as I didn't "plan" my blog post right, it never got published automatically... 
Anyways, this fortnight our theme is "use ribbon and/or lace", so let us see all those gorgeous projects you've made. 

My teamies came up with some gorgeous cards as well...

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is

Paper Nest Dolls

Prize  -  3 digis

Stamp: "Fairy Avery with Gift" from Paper Nest Dolls

Sentiment: Efco
Ink Pad: Versafine "Onyx Black"

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, acrylic paints (& shaving foam) to create the background paper

Dies: from China

Stickles, pearls, ribbon, plain papers & cardstock from my stash

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Winston Bear Birthday

Hello!

We've started a new challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges on the 30th and our theme is  "Anything Goes + optional make your own background".

You're welcome to join us with the optional as most of the DT did, but as it is an optional, you can also chose not to do it  -  it's totally up to you. 

I just want you to have fun with us @ Creatalicious Challenges...

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is


Polkadoodles



Prize  -  £6.75 / US $ 10 digi voucher

Stamp: "Winston Bear Birthday" from Polkadoodles

Sentiment: Creatables Die

Colours: Polychromos from Faber Castell, acrylic paints (& shaving foam) to create the background paper

Dies: Creatables "Happy Birthday", Memory Box "Honeycomb Corner"

Stickles, plain papers & cardstock from my stash

I am entering this card in the following challenges: