Classic Design Challenge 07-2025

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Classic Design Challenge Blog and our Optional Twist this go-round is:  Sun, Sand, Surf.  Our generous sponsor is Dr. Digi House of Stamps and for my design team project, I've colored the Beach Bum Bob image using Copic Alcohol Markers.

The designer papers are from a variety pack by Stampin' Up and the sentiment is from a set by Whimsy Stamps.  I've popped the focal image on foam pads for dimension, and I've added no bells or whistles because I just wasn't drawn to do so for this card.

We hope you'll join us and share your card creations this month.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Cardz 4 Guyz

Art Nudge 725B

Sparkles Monthly

Creative Crafters

Dream Valley

CD Sunday +

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

We Love Stamping

Stamping Sensations

The Paper Funday Challenge #66 - June 2024

Hello Friends and Welcome to Wednesday!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog and we have 2 awesome sponsors this month:  Dr. Digi House of Stamps and Amanda Jayne Designs. Our optional Twist for the month is Fancy Folds and I've used the Twist in my design today.

Using the Cuddly Critters Pig digital stamp, generously provided by our sponsor Dr. Digi, I've created what some call a Corner Fold and Flap design.  Whatever the name, it's a fun and easy one to make and I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest (no link to share unfortunately).

You basically take a card base and trim it from upper to lower corner, add your mat layers inside and out.  You then create a "mini" top folding note card to be adhered to the inside.  I stamped my sentiment on the mini card.

I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are from Kat Scrappiness, the oval die is from Pink Fresh Designs and the sentiments are from Cardz TV.

Please stop by the challenge blog this month and show us your Fancy Folds.  Of course, the twist is an optional but I've been inspired by this fancy fold and I'm now on a roll to create more.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Lil Red Wagon

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Daisy Chain Challenge

Polkadoodles

Outlawz Monday Greetings

CD Sunday +

Crafty Calendar

Scrapping 4 Fun

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Peppa Pig Theme Park in Winter Haven, Florida

Critter Crazy Challenge

Crafty Animals

Colour Crazy Challenge - Advanced Spells and Conjuring

Hi Friends and Happy Friday!  It's time for a new bi-weekly challenge at the Colour Crazy Challenge Blog.  Our sponsor this round is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and I've used the Advanced Spells and Conjuring image for my design team project.

The image has been colored with alcohol markers and I've kept the design simple using only 2 layers behind the focal panel.  Also, everything has been adhered flat, no bells and whistles added either.

The sentiment was generated on the computer by me.

I've left the design without embellishments as I plan to mail to my brother-in-law for Halloween.  He like Wizards, Dragons, Gargoyles, etc so I thought this was right up his alley and he'll get a kick out of it.

Please visit us at The Colour Crazy Challenge this round, we would love to see all your hand colored or painted projects!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Friday

Simply Create Too

Pattie's Creations

Creative Knockouts

Penny's Challenges

Addicted to Stamps & More

TTCRD

A Place to Start

WWO DT Challenge

CD Sunday

Stamping Sensations

Hero Arts

The Paper Funday Challenge - Artistic Dreamer

Hello and Happy 1st Wednesday of the Month!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenges where the theme is Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist; the Twist this month is Family.

We have 2 generous sponsors this month:  Dr. Digi House of Stamps and Colour of Love.  For my design team project, I've used the Artistic Dreamer digi stamp from Colour of Love. 

I've colored the image with Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers, fussy cut and set aside to work on the background.  I've die cut a panel using the Cube Cover Die from Altenew and ink blended varying shades of Blue Distress Oxide inks over top.  I splattered the panel with water and White Gloss Spray for a dreamy and ethereal look and feel.

The image has been mounted on craft foam for dimension, stitched die cut stars adorn the piece and the sentiment comes from the Blooming Brushes Stamp Set by Miss Ink Stamps.  Lastly, clear crystal gems have been added for additional sparkle and shine.

We invite you to join us this month and we hope to inspire you with our designs.  Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

The Paper Shelter

SSS Wed Challenge

Word Art Wednesday

Elliebelle's Crafty Wednesday

Penny's Challenges

Digi Choosday

Outlawz Color Challenge

Shopping Our Stash

Path of Positivity

Use Your Stuff - Inspired by the film "Paper Moon" with a young Tatum O'Neill and her father Ryan

CD Sunday

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

All Sorts

Caveman Klob at The Paper Funday Challenges

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new monthly challenge at The Paper Funday Challenges with the theme of Anything Goes and Optional Twist of Summer Fun.  The sponsors for this month are Dr. Digi and Hetty Clare.  

For my design team project, I colored up Dr. Digi's Caveman Klob to create a masculine Birthday Card.  This image is funny and the recipient of this card will definitely get a laugh from Klob!

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the papers were snippets of scrap designer papers from a Photo Play 12x12 paper pack kit.  I die cut the focal image with a distressed edge die and mounted on foam pads for dimension.

I created a textured panel that matches his clothing using a stencil and Finnabair Crackle Texture Paste.  After the paste dried, I ink blended Vintage Photo Distress Ink over top to take away the stark white color.

Please join us this month at The Paper Funday Challenges for your chance to win 1 of 2 prizes.  We hope to inspire you with our projects and love to see your designs.

Also, I want to tell you about a Blog Hop coming up on July 10th!  The Paper Funday along with our sister challenge, The Inspiration Station are having a Christmas in July Blog Hop loaded with holiday inspiration and prizes!  Be sure and visit my blog post on Saturday for all the details!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

House that Stamps Built

Penny's Challenges

Crafty Creations

Country View Challenge

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

Cute Card Thursday

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

River of Creativity

Bertha's Bread Baking Bonanza

Hello and Happy Tuesday!  Today's make and share features this months image for the Outlawz Progressive Challenge. 

When you participate in the Progressive Challenge, you will receive a Sponsor image and you create a project using the provided image.  This month's image is the fun Bertha Bread Baking Bonanza from Dr. Digi House of Stamps.

I've colored the image using Specrum Noir Alcohol Markers, designer papers are from the Bo Bunny "Kiss the Cook" 6x6 paper pad, sentiment from the Stampendous "From the Kitchen" stamp set and enamel dots from my stash,

Thanks for stopping by, until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Outlawz Progressive Challenge

Digi Choosday

Passion for Markers - Fav Color for this card is Red

Lemon Shortbread

Dream Valley

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

NBUS

TTCRD

QKR Stampede

Crafter's Cafe

Color It, Create It, Show It Off

Crafty Animals

Colour Crazy Challenge - Dr. Digi House of Stamps

Hello and Happy Fri-YAY!  Today begins a new challenge at Colour Crazy Challenge with the theme being Anything Goes.  The sponsor this round is the fun Dr. Digi House of Stamps and I had a great time coloring up the World's Best Dad digi image to create a Father's Day card for the hubby.  

I created a slimline card that measures 8"x 4.25".  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the designer papers are a freebie set from the Cardmaking and Papercraft Magazine.  I generated the additional "Thanks for being Awesome" sentiment on the computer and the only bells and whistles added were a bit of Gelly Roll Sparkle pen here and there.  

Please join us at Colour Crazy Challenge this week, we would love to have you and we hope to inspire you with our projects.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Polkadoodle

Cardz TV

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Fridays

Your Next Stamp

Creative Knockouts

Cute Card Thursday

As You Like It - I like digis because of easy storage, price point and I can collect more of them!

Aud Sentiments

Scrapping 4 Fun

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

The Cat's Pajamas

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

Happy New Year 2021 with Phoebe

 Happy New Year to You and Yours.  We kicked 2020 to the curb and I'm asking 2021 to play nice!  For my first project of 2021, I created a New Year's card featuring Photocopy Phoebe from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.  I couldn't resist coloring this fun image...looks like Phoebe was the life of her Office Party!

This card measures 5.5' square and the image was colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  The designer paper is from a Martha Stewart 12x12 Paper Stack and I've added some golden sequins to enhance the party mood.  I hope you have a wonderful New Year Weekend and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Polkadoodle

Cardz TV #131

Pattie's Creations

A Bit More Time to Craft

QKR Stampede

A Bit More Time to Craft Extra

A Perfect Time to Craft

Color It, Create It, Show it Off

Crafts Galore Encore

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper

Digi Doodle Studios

Harley Claus

 Hello and Happy Saturday!  With 5 days till Christmas, I realized I hadn't made Hubby a Card and the dilema was....what to create for a 60+ year old Biker?  Then I stumbled across Harley Claus by Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.

This was definitely the image I needed for Hubby's Christmas Card.  I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, used designer papers from the Memory Box "Christmas Plaid" 6x6 paper pad, a pair of decorative edge scissors to cut around focal panel and a die cut that was gifted to me in a swap. I backed the die cut with card so I could pop it up on foam pads.

No bells and whistles on this one as the Hubs isn't a sparkly and glittery kinda guy.  Fun image to color up and I know he will like this one!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas

Di's Digi Designs

Gem of a Craft Challenge

A Bit More Time to Craft

QKR Stampede

Creative Crafting Uncles

Cardz TV #130

Let's Craft and Create

Jan's Digi Stamps

Creatalicious

Deirdery's Day Off

My card for today features a digi stamp from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps titled Deirdery's Day Off.  I don't use Dr. Digi Stamps as often as I should because they are truly funny and an easy coloring project.

I figured this image was a perfect make and share on the Eve of the 4th of July Holiday Weekend.  Deirdery is certainly enjoying her day off by lounging at the beach, cocktail in hand, with a Pitcher of the cool drink to top off with.

This card measures A2 (4.25" x 5.5"), the image colored with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  I kept the layout simple by creating a 1 layer card; the panel die cut to give a nice border.  The only dimension is the sparkle heart gem added to accentuate the sentiment.  

Happy Summer Everyone and to those visitors from the States, Happy 4th of July!  Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Catz

Polkadoodles

Cardz TV #117

Colour Crazy

Creative Fingers

Paperbabe

Pattie's Creations

Cute Card Thursday

Crafty Creations

Crafty Sentiments

Digi Choosday

Everybody Art

Lil Red Wagon

Aud Sentiments

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Anything Goes

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  This month is flying by and today begins the last challenge for the month at Penny's Challenges.  We have 2 awesome sponsors this challenge: Doctor Digi House of Stamps and LeAnn's World.  I was fortunate enough to use LeAnn's Party Time digital stamp for my design team project.

The drawing is so details that I decided to keep this 5" square card simple in the way of embellishments and layers.  I did pop the focal image up on foam pads and colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  There was a lot to color; I took my time and enjoyed the process and before I knew it, this cute Birthday Card was complete.

Please join us this round at Penny's Challenges, we would love to see you there and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

*Challenges Entered:
Crafty Creations
Digi Choosday
Through The Craft Room Door
Arty Divas
Lemon Shortbread
Unicorn Challenge

Creative Knockouts Challenge - Celebrations

Hello Everyone and Happy Thursday.  Today starts a new challenge at the Creative Knockouts Challenge.  The theme this week is Celebrations and our sponsor is the fun Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.  For my design team project, I used Mobility Malcolm to create a cute and whimsical Birthday Card.

This card measures the standard A2 (4.25" x 5.5"), I used digital papers I had in my stash and created the sentiment on the computer, then printed it out and backed with brown card.

I added dimension to Malcolm by popping him up on foam pads as well as the striped card.  I colored him up with my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  I'm pleased with how Malcolm turned out; he looks happy to be out and about...I wonder where he is going?

We would love for you to join us this week at Creative Knockouts.  Enter your Celebration creations for a chance to win 2 digital images from Dr. Digi.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges #458

Hello and Happy Tuesday; the last Tuesday of the month.  I would like to wish all of my US followers a Happy Thanksgiving!

We're ready for another round at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges and the sponsor this week is Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.  I've re-visited one of the Doctor's fun images Biffo the Clown.  He looks like he's totally run down putting up with all those kiddies and balloon animals!  This image just makes me laugh.  I hope you enjoy the card and please visit us at Penny's this week for another fun challenge.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Creatalicious Challenges - Anything Goes with Optional Monochrome

Hello and TGIF!  Today begins a new challenge at Creatalicious Challenges, the theme this challenge is Anything Goes with an optional Twist:  Monochrome.  We also have a great sponsor this round as well, Dr. Digi House of Stamps is our sponsor.

I had the wonderful opportunity to use one of the Cuddly Critters stamps from Dr. Digi, Rabbit for my design team project.  I created a standard A2 card using some digital papers I had in my stash and chose to use the Twist of Monochrome.

This bunny rabbit come in a pre-colored image which I used here, or a black & white line image for your coloring pleasure.  I used orange and kraft as my monochrome theme; I do hope I achieved it. 

Please join us at Creatalicious for the challenge, we would love to see your designs.  Also, please visit my new challenge blog The Paper Funday Challenges where the theme this month is Anything but a Card with a Twist:  Use the color Green.  I would love to see you there.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

  

Creative Knockouts Challenge - Flossie Bumblethorpe

Hello!  I hope you're all well.  Today begins a new challenge at Creative Knockouts and the theme for this challenge is Dies and/or Punches.  We have the awesome Dr. Digi's House of Stamps as our sponsor this round.

I had a fun time using the digi stamp Flossie Bumblethorpe as the focal image on my design team project.  I have heart dies which I used to embellish the card along with a funny sentiment I typed up and printed out.

I colored Flossie with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and this card measures a 5" square.  Please join us this round at Creative Knockouts for your chance to win some fun images from our sponsor Dr. Digi House of Stamps.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges - Tea Trolley Dolly

Hello, I hope you're all well.  Today starts a new challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges and the sponsor this week is the awesome and fun Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.

For my design team project, I created an A2 sized, landscape orientated card using the fun Tea Trolley Dolly.  This lady reminds me of a Tea Trolley Attendant one might see on the British Comedy Are You Being Served.  If you haven't seen this series, you must check it out - it's hilarious and quite campy!

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and used Distress Oxide ink in the shade Seedless Preserves to highlight the edges.  The sentiment was one I had in my stash.

Please join us this week at Penny's Challenges, my design team sisters and I hope to inspire you with our Dr. Digi creations.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Chuck the Cherub

It's the first Saturday of the month and that means a new challenge at Crafty Calendar.  The sponsors for this month are Crafty Ribbons and Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.   There is a theme this month also:  Use Texture and Add a Ribbon.

For my design team project, I had the pleasure of using Dr. Digi's Chuck the Cherub digital image.  This Cherub is so funny, I don't understand why he's carrying a flashlight..possibly he's lost his bow and arrows?

This card measures 5" x 5", is a tent folding card with 2 ribbons; the white one is hard to see and with texture on the card stock; some of the stripes are glittered.  I've also added 3 pieces of card candy for more texture.

I hope you've been inspired to join us this month at Crafty Calendar, hope to see you there.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
All Sorts Challenge
Catch the Bug ATG
Jo's Scrap Shack
Challenge Up Your Life
Brown Sugar Challenge

Crafty Calendar Challenges - Biffo the Birthday Clown

Hello and Happy Saturday!  It's time for a new monthly challenge at Crafty Calendar and this month the theme is Paper Piecing.  We have 2 great sponsors this month which means there will be 2 winners...that's right....2 winners.

The sponsors this month are the fabulous Doctor Digi House of Stamps and Crafty Ribbons.  I had the pleasure of using Biffo the Birthday Clown from Dr. Digi for my Design Team Project.  

Following the Paper Piecing Theme, I paper pieced 2 different colored mats, the image on a black mat, the "What a Circus" sentiment and the "Admit One" ticket.  The latter 2 are cut files from the Cricut Birthday Cakes and Carousel Cartridges.  The card is a A-6 size (4.5" x 6.5") landscape, side-fold card.  

Dr. Digi also offers Biffo the Birthday Clown in a pre-colored image that makes putting a card together a quick project.  I used the pre-colored image for this card, which measures A-6, portrait, tent fold style.  

I hope you'll join us at Crafty Calendar this month for your chance to win a prize from one of our generous sponsors.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Entered in the following challenges:
Little Miss Muffet Challenges
Crafting with an Attitude
QKR Stampede #320
Cardz TV #71
Colour Crazy Challenge #44
Jo's Scrap Shack #258

Creative Knockouts Design Team Challenge - Bath Time Deirdery

Hello and thanks for visiting!  Today I'm sharing my design team project for the Creative Knockouts Challenge Blog.  This fun image, Bath Time Deirdery is from challenge sponsor Dr. Digi's House of Stamps.

The theme for the challenge this round is to use 2 or more patterned papers so I used striped and polka dot papers.   I also used a lot of creativity with Deirdery such as the pink Bubbles in her bath.  I placed clear sequins throughout to represent bubbles.

I hope you were inspired by my project this week and will join in the fun at Creative Knockouts this challenge.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna