Colour Crazy Challenge with Star Jam Lines

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Friday!  Today begins a new challenge at The Colour Crazy Challenge and our sponsor for this round is Star Jam Lines.  

For my design team project, I colored up this adorable Flying Gnome with Ballon digital stamp using my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.

This image isn't necessarily a Holiday Image but I created a Christmas Card with it.  The set includes an image with Nordic Patterned hat or plain hat and I chose to work with the plain hat.  I also printed out an extra balloon.

The papers are from a very old American Crafts Holiday 6x6 paper pad, which I only have snippets left.  I die cut and embossed a circle with a Clouds folder from Darice and hilighted with blue ink to bring out the clouds.  I also die cut the cross-stitched heart and the chevron paper mat and fussy cut Mr. Gnome.  The sentiment is from yet another older set from Stampendous; Christmas Visions.  Lastly, I've added Silver Rhinestone embellishements from Kat Scrappiness.  

Please join us at The Colour Crazy Challenge for your chance to win some cute images from Star Jam Lines.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge

Crafty Catz

Cardz TV

Creative Fingers

Pattie's Creations

Creatalicious

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

Polkadoodles

Outlawz Festive Fridays

Creative Knockouts

Di's Digi Design

Cute Card Thursday

Layered Lily

Hello Crafty Friends, Happy Tuesday to you!  The Card of the Day features lovely Lily Blooms, layered ink stamping and die cutting.

I started my card with stamping the Layered Lily from Altenew using inks from Catherine Pooler.  I die cut and set aside to work on the card base.  I created a frame using Stitched Rectangle Dies from Kat Scrappiness and using papers from the American Crafts Everyday 6x6 paper pad, I layered a piece of vellum over the patterned paper, then stamped and heat embossed the sentiment.  The sentiment is also from the stamp set.

Lastly, added Peridot Faux Gems for added interest and shine, I called this card complete.  Thanks for stopping by today and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

A Bit More Time to Craft

A Bit More Time to Craft Extra

A Perfect Time to Craft

Happy Little Stampers Die Cut Challenge

Ally's Angels

Dies R Us

QKR Stampede

Creative Crafters

Sparkles

Creative Craft Cottage

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Stella Says Sketch - Birthday Fishes

Hello my Crafty Friends!  Today begins a new Sketch Challenge at Bugaboo Stamps Catch the Bug Challenge Blog.  The sketch for the next 2 weeks is:

For my design team project, I used the sketch as inspiration to create a 5.5" square Birthday Card using the Make It Snappy Birthday Fishes image.  

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and mounted on a die cut Tag.  I also die cut Balloons, colored with alcohol markers and added Wink of Stella along with Judi Kins Diamond Glaze so they would have dimension, sparkle and shine.  The Image and Balloons are mounted on foam pads, the papers are from the American Crafts Everyday 6x6 paper pad and the additional sentiment is from a CTMH Petite Perks Treat Youself Stamp Set.

Please stop by Catch the Bug and join in the Sketch challenge this round!  Hope to see you there.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

CD Sunday

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Gem of a Challenge

Di's Digi Design

Send a Smile 4 Kids

Outlawz Festive Friday

Polkadoodles

Crafty Creations

Get Creative

Creative Knockouts

Cute Card Thursday

April Showers Promise

Hello and Happy Monday!  Today begins a new challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with a theme of Anything Goes.  The sponsor this week is Jan's Digital Stamps and I had the pleasure of using an image from the April Showers Promise digital pack.

This is a gorgeous image and was fun to color.  I went crazy with a Spring Theme and lots of cheerful Yellow.  The Wellies set the tone and I went with it!  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, designer papers from the American Crafts "Everyday" 6x6 paper pad, sentiment from the new Spellbinders "Wonderful Spring" Stamp Set and card candy dots from my stash.

Please join us the week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies and enter your creation for a chance to win a prize from Jan's Digial Stamps.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Always Fun

Outlawz Challenges Monday Greetings

Cutie Pie Challenge

Use Your Stuff

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

Moving Along with the Times

NBUS

Pearly Sparkles

Reverse Confetti #SYSChallenge

A Bit More Time to Craft

A Bit More Time to Craft EXTRA

Crafter's Cafe

Alphabet Challenge

Bev the Barmaid Cheers to 2021

 Hello and Happy Tuesday!  Today is a quick post sharing another New Year's card I created to welcome in 2021.  It features Bev the Barmaid from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.

My card measures 5" square and the designer papers are from the American Crafts "Everyday" 6x6 paper pad. The gold mirror card was from my stash (I have loads I keep for holiday crafts), I colored the image using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, and added gold faux gems for a final design element.  It appears Bev is serving up a strong lager! 

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Sentiments

Digi Choosday

TTCRD

Lemon Shortbread

Crafty Catz

Gem of a Challenge

Cardz TV

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Friday

Pattie's Creations

Colour Crazy Challenge - Digi Doodle Studios

 Hello and Happy Fri-YAY!  Today begins a new challenge at the Colour Crazy Craft Challenge and my last project as a Guest Design Team Member.  The sponsor this round is Digi Doodle Studios and I had the pleasure of using the Sammi Skater Bear digi stamp for my design team project.

This little Guy is perfect for a Holiday card so I created a Tent Topper 4" x 5" note card.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the DSP is from the American Crafts Holiday 6x6 paper pad.  For a Final touch, I added sequins for that bit of holiday sparkle and a piece of cute polka dot ribbon.  I created the sentiment on the computer, backed with a piece of black card and popped up on foam pads so it would straddle the ribbon.  

I've had a wonderful time being a Guest Designer on the Colour Crazy Craft Challenge and it was such an honor to be invited.  I encourage everyone to visit the challenge and enter your creations, it's a great challenge.

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

QKR Stampede

Cardz TV #123

Creative Fingers

Creative Knockouts

Aud Sentiments

Crimbo Crackers

Scrappin4Fun

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges

Crafting Happiness

Lemon Shortbread

Bountiful Bouquet

Today I'm sharing a card I created using the Bountiful Bouquet Digital Stamp Set from Power Poppy Stamps.  There are 2 lovely focal images in this set along with sentiments.  I printed the images on parchment paper and colored with the Arteza Real Brush Pens.  

This was my first attempt at using the Arteza Markers and coloring on parchment.  Not perfect but practice will get me closer.  My next attempt will be to print an image on Neenah Solar White cardstock, coat the image with Golden Satin Glazing Liquid and color the image with the Arteza Blendable Markers.  

The papers are from the American Crafts Everyday 6x6 paper pad, I added some ribbon, tied a small bow, placed Nuvo Crystal Drops in the color Simply White in random places and called this one finished.

Until Next time,  Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Cute Card Thursday

Krafty Chicks

Art Impressions

As You Like It Challenge (Create a Scene or Not  - Sometimes, depending on my mood)

Aud Sentiments

Watercooler Challenge

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Crafty Calendar

Tumble Tizzy Pastimes

Good Sunday to You.  I've sat down for a crafting minute to work on some cards and I wanted to share my Tumble Ted card with you.  He is from the Tumble Tizzy Pastimes Collection that I've had in my stash for quite some time.  I have been revisiting some of the items in my stash and working with them lately.  All of the images in this CD ROM kit are adorable and there are so many.

He's named Tumble Ted, I assume, because he's clumsy (see the bandage on his face).  Also, he's a popular children's character in the UK.  He's just cute no matter and an easy color. 

The papers are from the American Crafts Everyday 6x6 paper pad, I colored him with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and added some white gel pen accents.  Simply card by my standards and I'm pleased with how the card turned out.  

Have a great day and until next time,  Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Corrosive Challenge

Stamping Sensations

Sweet Stampin'

Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Arty Divas

Lemon Shortbread

Through the Craft Room Door

Hetty Clare Bonnets and Bows - The Kiss

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today I'm sharing an A2 card featuring a digi stamp from Hetty Clare titled The Kiss.  Hetty has such great images and this one is no exception.  I originally purchased this image for a Valentine's Day card and decided to color it up again for my swap buddy.

The papers are from an American Crafts 6x6 paper pad titled Everyday; another Tuesda Morning score!  I hope you like this sweet little card which is being posted to my swap partner today.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Fab N Funky
Crafty Creations
Ellibelle Wednesday Challenge
Crafty Sentiments
Digi Choosday
Through the Craft Room Door
QKR Stampede
Cardz TV #114
Krafty Chicks