The Paper Funday Challenges - Anything Goes with a Twist

Hello and Happy June!  This year is flying by and it's so hot here in Florida already...and it's not even summer yet.

It's time for a new challenge at The Paper Funday Challenges and the theme this month is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist:  Something for the Guys

I created a mixed media Art Tag for my husband instead of the traditional Father's Day card.  I thought it was masculine enough without the usual cars, motocycles, tools, BBQ, etc that is typically reminiscent of Father's Day.  I'm pleased with it and I hope it likes it.

Please join us this month for the challenge.  The prize for the month will be  packages of stickers for your scrapbooking, cardmaking and paper crafting needs.

Until next time,  Happy Crafting!

Donna

The Paper Funday Challenges - Anything Goes with a Twist

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are ready for May....where did April go?

Today starts a new challenge at The Paper Funday Challenges and the theme for May is Anything Goes with a Twist:  Something for Mother.

I created 2 Mother's Day cards for my design team submissions.  The first card measures 6" square and is a hand drawn image by me that I watercolored.  I wanted to create something bright and cheery and I do think this accomplished that.

 My second card was created using a digital stamp from A Day for Daisies titled Blooms in a Tea Cup.  It was fun to color up and I think a teacup of flowers is perfect for Mom.  This card is the standard A2 size (4.25" x 5.5").

We hope you will join us this month for the challenge at The Paper Funday Challenges.  The challenge runs until 02 June and the sponsor this month is All Dressed Up Stamps.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Hetty Clare

Hi, I'm back with another challenge for today.  This time, it's a new one at Penny's Challenges and the sponsors for this week are Hetty Clare and The Paper Shelter.

For my design team project, I've used this sweet image from Hetty Clare named Summer Picnic.  It's so adorable, I just love the ducks!

I kept this 5" square card fairly simple, only adding some Wink of Stella for sparkle.  I mounted the focal image straight to the card base.  Just a lovely Spring/Summer image.

Please join us at Penny's this week, we would love to have you.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Crafty Creations Challenges - LeAnn's World

Hi Everyone and I hope you're all well.  Today starts a new challenge at Crafty Creations  and our gracious sponsor this round is LeAnn's World.  I created my design team project with this sweet image Molly, she was so fun to color up and she's ready for Spring!

I kept the card design simple, it's an A2 sized card with the focal image mounted straight to the card base.  The only embellishments I've added some some Wink of Stella to the Butterflies and the bow in her hair.

Please join us this round at Crafty Creations and enter for your chance to win some fabulous digis from LeAnn's World.

Till next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Creative Knockouts - Coffee and Cake

Hello Everyone!  I hope you're all well and looking forward to your weekend!  Today starts a new challenge at Creative Knockouts and the sponsor this round is SheepSki Designs, the theme is Anything Goes.

For my design team project today, I used SheepSki's image Coffee and Cake.  I love this image and did some fussy cutting; separating the cake and the coffee to create a scene for my A2 sized card.

My designer papers are from the Bo Bunny Sweet Moments Collection 6x6 paper pad.   I picked up this pad at Tuesday Morning for $2.99...can you believe it?!  What a score!

Please join us at Creative Knockouts for the challenge, we would love to have you and would love to see your beautiful creations.

Also, I would like to invite you to the The Paper Funday Challenges, it's a new month with a new theme and a great sponsor.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Flowers for Mum

Hi!  I'm back with a new design team project for this weeks' challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges.  We have two wonderful sponsors this week:  All Dressed Up Stamps and Sparkle N Sprinkle. 

For my design team project this week, I had the pleasure of using the Flowers for Mum digital stamp from All Dressed Up Stamps.

This digital image and sentiment are 1 image so it's very easy to put together a beautiful card.  I left this A2 sized card fairly CAS; just adding 5 sequins and some Wink of Stella for a bit of sparkle.....I need my sparkle!

Please join us this week at Penny's challenges, we would love to have you and to be inspired by your projects.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

The Paper Funday Challenges - April Challenge

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today starts a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenges.  This month, the theme is Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of Easter. 

We have a wonderful sponsor for this month also, it's the sweet Little Loves in Us on Etsy.  This shoppe has the sweetest digital images so please stop by and see what's on offer.  You won't be disappointed.

For my design team project, I created two; a greeting card with a Christian Theme for the Optional Twist of Easter and an Art Card that can be displayed on an Easel or mounted on a card front for a quick greeting.

Please join in the fun this month at The Paper Funday Challenges; we would love to see what you create and be inspired by you.  And the best thing - you could win some sweet images from Little Loves in Us.  

Until Next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Cardz 4 Galz - Flora and/or Fauna

Hello everyone, I hope your day a blessing to you.  Today begins a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz.  The theme this round is Flora and/or Fauna.  I chose Floral to create my design team project.

I used a busy floral background and placed a die cut on top.  Added some ribbon and a dimensional floral element from a Dollar Tree package of stickers.  For the final touch, I scattered sequins for some bling.  

After looking at this A2 card for a bit, I felt the background overtook all the other elements in my design.  I feel I should have used a larger dimensional sticker for the focal image.  

Please join us at Cardz 4 Galz this challenge.  We would love to have you.  Also, please visit the new challenge blog The Paper Funday Challenges; the theme for March is Anything But a Card with a Twist:  Use the color Green.  You have until March 31st to enter your creation for a chance to win a fun photopolymer stamp set!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Odd Ball Art

Hello Everyone!  A new challenge has started at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges and the sponsors for our challenge this week are Oddball Art Co. and Di's Digi Stamps.

For my design team project, I used the cute and gothic image of Big Eye Chibi Girl with Speech Bubble.  She was fun to color up with the Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.

Please visit our sponsor, Oddball Art Co. for some cute or creepy images; they are fun to color.  And we hope to see you at the challenge at Penny's this week!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Creative Knockouts - Borders

Hello everyone!  Today marks the start of a new challenge at Creative Knockouts and the theme this round is Borders.  We have the wonderful Sparkle N Sprinkle as our sponsor and I had the pleasure of using the Tulip Square Digital Stamp Set to create my design team project.

This digital set comes with pre-colored, B&W images, sentiments, borders, squares tulips and ladybugs.  This is an awesome set for $5.

I created 3 borders in this A2 card; one with the pink mat, one with the tulips along the bottom and one with a black gelly roll pen around the perimeter of the card.  A quick and cute card that is perfect for Spring!  Please join us this week at Creative Knockouts, we would love to see what you've created.

Also, please stop by The Paper Funday Challenges, this month the theme is Anything but a Card with a Twist:  Use the color Green.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna