V is for Volume

 Hello, thanks for your visit, Today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges. Helen has chosen for us all, V is for Volume. For more details and to see the wonderful inspiraton by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 7" sq. white card, I first added silver Mirri card mat. Then a sheet of wood grain paper, Weathered Wood, from a Hunkydory Essential A5 book, From a Little Book of Denim I began with a page of a denim pocket with roses. I fussy cut, layer 1-the pocket and attached roses. layer 2 - fussy cut two large roses, fussy cut the butterfly. All except the butterfly were added with 3d foam pads, the butterfly just glue on the ?thorax. From pages for layers 1 & 2 I cut the roses from the bottom page and added these flat on the right side of the card. The greeting is from Just My Type Seniment paper pad from Hunkydory. Total pages used only 3, another card can be made with the remaining 3 pages. I love the little books. 

Wings

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Helen has chosen               #270 Wings , if it/he/she has wings,we would like you to feature it/he/she on a card. To see the creations from our design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 5 x 7 inches white card. I have cut, glittered a page from a Hunkydory A5 paper pad Blossoming Birds. This was framed within an oval Hunkydory frame, I then added a decouapaged bird and the blossoms onto the frame, using a second sheet from the pad. The greetinng Best wishes on your birthday is from my stash.  I look forward to seeing your cards ith wings. 

Monochrome

 Hello, thanks for your visit. today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz. Melanie has chosen

 #383 Monochrome Colour Palette. To see the creations by the design team, please visit the blog

I cut down a 7 x 7 inch white card to a 6"wide x 6.75 " to accommodate the design, this will still fit into a 7x7 envelope., I added a gold mirri mat, then a piece of paper from an Essential paper pad - Denim by Hunkydory. The topper is from a Hunkydory Little Book of Denim. I added a second layer of the head and collar, also each hand has been fussy cut and added with 3d foam pads.  I know several guys who would love this card. The greetings is a vertical die, also by Hunkydory. The You Rock stamp is from Crafter's Companions. Happy crafting to you all.

Vintage/Mixed Media

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly Challenges, Francesca has chosen #197 Vintage/Mixed Media. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a white 5 x 7 inches base card. The papers I used are from parts of two sheets from within a set of Ciao Bella Autumn 12x12 papers. The main topper I created is added onto a piece of card, the added with 3d foam pads to the background. I have added several word and number cut outs. A few material butterflies and a flower. Two sentiments of up-lifting thoughts. Enjoy your crafting. 

Use 2 Dies

Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday. Billie a has chosen #271 Use 2 Dies. To see the remainder of the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog.

I began with a smaller than usual card, it being a 5" sq. white scallop edged card. I left it white, the only additions being the 2 dies and a stamped sentment. The circle is by Hunkydory - Moonstone - Sketchy Nesting Frame Circle, the flower is a stamp and die set, which I received from a friend, no maker's name available. I coloured the flower with Promarkers. Added a few crystal gems. Have fun. 

 

Up-Lifting Sentiment

Hello, hope you are well. The weather is pretty dismal her in the UK, rain and more rain. Today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges. Melanie has chosen U is for Up-Lifting - to add a positive/encouraging sentiment to your card. We could all at some time need a little up-lifting thoughts. To see the inspirational cards from the design team, please visit the blog. 

We currently have a design team call for one or two interested crafters to join the team. All details are on the blog. I look forward to hearing from you.

I decided the sentiment was so important - Smile- it looks good on you, so I kept the card fairly simple. a 5 "yellow mat added to a 6" white card. To this I added a piece of light weight card from a 12" sheet of pretty Ciao Bella paper. I thought this was enough to convey the message. Have fun crafting. 

 

Hugs and Kisses

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. Lynda has chosen        #269  Hugs and Kisses. To see the inspirational creations by the design team, please follow the blog. 

I made two cards for this challenge, to show both female and a male versions,this is added below. Both cards were constructed using papers and toppers from Hunkydory kits and the Picture Perfect Paper Pad A Splash of Colour. I die cut a Hunkydory die for 'Hugs' and stamped Kisses, adding a sentiment. Pink gemstones added to embellish. This  a fold back style card.

The male version card is, as mentioned above, all from the topper sheet and Paper pad. The sentiment is Pugs and Kisses. and Birthday Wishes. A straight forward book style.  I hope you have fun creating your challenge for Hug and Kisses. 

Baubles

 Hello, thanks for your visit. Today we begin a new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges. Dawn, a design team member has chosen #181 Baubles. To see the wonderful inspiration by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 5 x 7 inches scallop edge white card. I added a red mirri card border for sheet #1 from a Hunkydory Little Book - A Cherished Christmas. A second red mirri card was added to a reduced in size #2 sheet. From sheet #1, I had fussy cut a red, white and green bauble, which I then added with foam pads to the baubles onto sheet #2.I added a few small red gems. The sentiment, Christmas Wishes, is a Hunkdory die. I do love to fussy cut and create decoupaged items.  

Pearly Sparkles - Hearts

 

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today at Pearly Sparkles we begin a new challenge, chosen by Claire, on the design team. The challenge is #116 Hearts. 

I began with  a white scallop edged 5 x 7 inch card. I added for the backgound a hologrphic silver card. Using a Cut and Embossing folder, enclosed with a Simply Cards and Papercraft #201 magazine, I used pink card with flowers and the centre die cut hear. I stamped the sentiment, adding a snall stamped heart. I added a stsmped sentiment Happy Birthday. Finally I added coloured  silver stickers to the floower centre.  (I apologise for the green glow, I think it may be the reflective result from the holographic card with the small LED's in my light box. )- or whatever??

Dragonfly Deams - Fun Fold or Shaped Card.

Hello, welcome to my blog. Today at Dragonfly Dreams, Pamela, from the design team has chosne for our challenge  Fun fold or a Shaped Card. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

For my card, it began as an 8" sq. card, and finally measured 5" x 7" I believe it is called a Dutch style card, maybe you can help me with the correct title for this fun fold. All of the fancy papers, the elephant topper style designs are from a Hunkydory Picture Perfect Paper Pad -  Splash of Colour. The plain blue background paper is from a Duo-tone Mattastic Paper Pad, also from Hinkydory. I enjoyed making this folded card, it was my first attempt but I'm sure I'll be making it again. I was surprised how easy it was. 

Clean and Simple

 Hello and welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Make My Monday. Helen has chosen #270 Clean and Simple(CAS). to see the designs by the design team please visit the blog. 

 I began with a 6" white square card. I added a border of thin Washi tape. In the centre I matted and layed a few layers of white and a pretty shade of pink card. On this I added a lovely Hobby craft purchased flower. The sentiment is from a Sticker sheet. Maybe this is too CAS, seeing it on the screen, I'm wondering if I should have added some gems or sequins. Happy crafting.  

T is for Texture

 Hello and welcome to my blog. today we begin a new challenge at Alphabet Challenges, Lynda has chosen T is fo Texture. please visit the blog to see the design team's inspiration. 

I began with a base 7 x 5 inches white card. On a seperate piece of card, I blended two colours of  Hunkdory's Prism inks. I then used an embossing folder from my stash, after this I sandpapered this with a sandpaping block, which created the white lines around the design. Within the circle I added two circles using 2 dies. The sentiment stamp is from my stash. I coloured, using the same watercolour colours used for the blending, then cut the flower using a die. Adding to the card with 3d foam pads. 

Pink Flowers

 Hello, welcome to my blog. Today we begin a new challenge at Card 4 Galz. Billieed A has chosen    #268 Add Pink flowers. Please visit the blog to see the inspiration created by the design team. 

I began with a 5" x 7" white scallop edge card. I created a faux background, using the chisel end of a Pink Promarker alcohol pen. I blended several shades of yellow for the shadow background, then using a Versafine black stamp, I stamped a Visable Image stamp - Lilies with love. I added small trios of black dots randomley on the page. On seperate pieces of scrap white card I again stamped the main Lilies stamp. Coloured the buds and three main flowers with shades of pink and the green . I then fussy cut the main pieces and added these, with foam pads, onto the previously stamped image.Finally I added a Hunkydory small sentiment and three trios of pink gems.  Happy crafting. 

Epic Adventure

 Hello, welcome to my blog. Today we begin our new challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz. Jolanda has chosen #382 Epic Adventure. To see the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog. 

I began with an 8" x 6"white card, I added a black mat. Onto this I added a sheet of paper from a Hunkydory Essential paper pad - Script. I then fussy cut five items from a Hunkydory Square Little Book - Vintage Journeys, and placed them in a design to fit the page. The sentiment/s added are from a Hunkydory Sentiment Strip Pad - Just My Type. I have made this card for a grandson who is currently studying for his Master's Degree, who loves travelling. Happy crafting. 

Snowflakes

Hello everyone, wishing you all a happy new year.  Today at Sparkles Monthly Challenges we begin the new year with a new challenge. Melissa has chosen # 196 Snowflakes. Please check on the blog, to see the inspiration created by the design team.

I began with a 6" sq. white card. I added a silver Mirri background base. Using a Dreamees Designs Snowflakes embossing folder, I created the snowflake embossed white sheet. I added a blue and white striped ribbon, with a small bow. The embossed card was added to the background card. To embellish I added crystal gemstones in the centre of the snowflakes. A die cut Hunkydory Christmas sentiment. Finally a picture of two super penguins from my stash.  Take care.Happy crafting.

#269 MMM Patterned Paper

 

Hello and welome to my bog. Today at Make My Monday, Melissa has chosen for the challenge                #269 Use Paper with  Pattern. To see the inspiration created by the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 6" white sq. card. I added a mid brown plain card background. The patterned paper I used just happened to be still on my desk, after the last batch of Christmas cards I made, so I made another one, which  fits in with this challenge.The paper is from a Humkydory Picture Perfect paper pad Golden Oldies, Festive Fun.  I made a pocket, for me to add two bookmarks I had made earlier, using Christmas Bookmark Toppers. The sentiment was made with  Hunkydory, Moonstone Christmas vertical dies. 

S is for Square

 Hello and welcome,  greetings to you all for a happy new year. We begin 2026 at Alphabet Challenges, with a challenge chosen by Dawn, which is S is for Square. To see the inspiration from the design team, please visit the blog. 

I began with a 6" white square card. I added a piece of music paper from my stash for the backgound, then added directly to the page at each end a bookmark, then with 3d foam pads added the middle bookmark. They are all part of a kit from Hunkdory, Bookmark Toppers for Christmas and Wintertime. I then added a sentiment and two seniment buttons, I hope you enjoy the challenge, I look forward to seeing your square cards. 

Country Scape

 Hello, welcome and Happy New Year to all my visitors. Today, at Cardz 4 Galz we begin a new challenge after our seasonal break. Johanna has chosen #267 Country Scape. To see the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog.  

I begn with a 7 x 5 in white base card. I added a green sheet of lightly patterned paper for the background, from a Duo Design Hunkydory paper pad, Stunning Skies and Colourful Clouds. The main image is from a Little Book of Window Scenes, again by Hunkydory. I added the 1st sheet to a green mrri mat. Onto this I added with foam pads the fussy cut curtains from a 2nd sheet from the L.B.Finally I added a 'Best Wishes' die cut sentiment. I hope you enjoy this challenge.

Dragonfly Dreams - Floral

Hello and welcome to my blog. Today at Dragonfly Dreams, we begin a new monthly challenge for January 2027. Happy New Year to you all. Alyson has chosen - Floral -  to see the remainder of the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog.

My card, this month, is fairly simple but enjoyable to create. I began with a white 7 x 5in. deckle edge card. I used a slightly smaller piece of white card, which with the chisel end of a Pink Promrker I added a pink edging around the piece. The large 'Thank You' is a stamp frm My Paper World. The floral stamp is by Woodware stamps- called Perfect Petals. Coloured with Promarker alcohol pens. A glitter gem was added to each flower. Thanks again for your visit. 

#180 Animal and Tree

 

Hello and HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2026. Today at Sparkles Christmas Challenges we begin a new challenge. Billie A has chosen #180 Animal and Tree. To see the remainder of the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog. 

I began with a simple plain white 6" card. I first added a silver Mirri background, which I also added to two panel sections of paper. All papers and the lovely image of a forest, snow and two polar bears are from Dreamees Ltd. To embellish I added a number of crystal jewels.  I hope you enjoy the challenge, you have the whole month of January to enter your project, we look forward to seeing your creation. 

#115 Pearly Sparkles - Use Patterned Paper

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 Hello, welcome to my blog. Today being the 1st January we begin a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles. Carol has chosen #115 Use Patterned Paper. to see the design team's inspiration, please visit the blog. 

I began with a white 7 x 5 inches card. I covered the front with a sheet of pretty flowered paper, leaving a small edge of the base showing. I added a paper strip where the paper ended. I matted a small design to the background paper and added it to the left side of the card. all the papers and image came from a Hunkydory Picture Perfect paper pad, Art Deco Paradise.I added blue gems. Finally I added a Hunkdory die sentiment, 'You Brighten my day'.