Showing posts with label Happy Valentines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Happy Valentines. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The NEW Pick 3 Challenge - Jan/Feb 2026

Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday!  There's a new challenge in Blogland and it's The Pick 3 Challenge.  The premise of the challenge is to pick at least 3 elements out of the 6 given and create using them.  Challenge are monthly, always starting on the 20th of the month.  Today is the 1st challenge and the element board contains some fun ideas:

 


For my team project, I've used Fun Fold, Stencil and Layers for my elements to create a Valentine's card for dear hubby.  The stencil is "Swirling Hearts" from Creative Expressions, the fun fold is the Double Gatefold and I've followed instructions by Eva Deitz, and the layers are from patterned paper panels, a layered sentiment and card folds.


To make the card a bit more masculine, I went with a black, white and red color palette.  I've inked around the stenciled panel with Black Soot Distress Ink and the patterned papers are snippets from a Carta Bella pad.


The sentiment is a die cut with shadow from Kat Scrappiness.  I used a vellum shadow so the sentiment wouldn't blend into the background.  Lastly, I've added 3 red sequins and Wink of Stella on the sentiment.  I thought adding a bit of sparkle to hubby's Valentine's card wasn't too feminine.  He probably won't even notice!

The team and I hope you'll pop over to the Pick 3 Challenge and join us.  You have a month to join in, and you can enter 6 original designs.  Any craft is welcome, as long as it contains at least 3 of the 6 elements provided.  We hope to see you there!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Valentine's Day Gnome in Love - Classic Design Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday!  It's been a minute since I've posted and it feels good to get Mojo back as well as my health.  I contracted RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and was quite sick.  Then my dear husband caught it from me, then we were both poorly together.  We are on the mend now and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

With that being said, I was unable to complete my team project for The Classic Design Challenge start on the 15th of this month, but have now been strong enough and motivated to complete it.  The sponsors for this challenge are Goha Digital Stamps and The Colour of Love.  I've chosen a Gnome image from Goha Digital Stamps for my project.


I decided to create a Valentine's Day card for a friend and colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils. The patterned papers are snippets from my stash; papers I've used for the past few years for Valentine's Day projects.


I've added a few layers for interest, the sentiments are from the Friendship Greetings stamp set by Kat Scrappiness.


To complete the card, I've added red enamel dots around the sentiment strips, which have been popped on craft foam for dimension.  

The team and I would like to invite you to visit us at The Classic Design Challenge and play along.  There are 2 chances to win, so join us.  With that, I'll say please stay healthy and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:





Monday, January 16, 2023

Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge Mid-Month Inspiration for January 2023

Hello Friends and Happy Monday!  I hope you are staying warm, we dipped down to freezing over the weekend here in Florida!  Wowzers, it was cold and since Flip Flops are the State shoe of Florida..my toes are still frozen!  LOL

Today is the mid-month inspiration post for Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge and the team has created some gorgeous projects using the newest sets released at the beginning of the month:  Lovin' Lily of the Valley and Sweethearts.  I've chosen to use a set that's included in the Sweetheart Sale, going on now through the 31st of January.  I've used the Valentine Wishes Set to create a card for a Swap partner.  


The floral wreath was colored using Prismacolor pencils, I've been gravitating to pencils instead of alcohol markers lately.  I've fussy cut the image, mounted on foam pads and adhered to a 5.5" card base.


The sentiment is from the same set and it has also been popped on craft foam.  Lastly I've added a gold thread bow and clear sequins.  Please stop by the challenge blog and check out what my teamies have created.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
Make My Monday - Challenge#170: 3 Colours Blue, Purple and Yellow

Monday, February 7, 2022

The Inspiration Station - Candy Hearts

Hello and Happy Monday!  I trust your weekend was lovely and the week has started on a good note for you.  Today begins a new bi-weekly challenge at The Inspiration Station and the inspiration photo is a "sweet" one!


Before I get to my design team project, I wanted to announce The Inspiration Station is collaborating with The Double Trouble Challenge #103 for the next 2 weeks!  Our challenge themes are similar so please visit and link up with them also.  A Huge "Thank You" to Double Trouble for teaming up with us!


Now, for my design team project, I've created a Valentine's Day card using images from the Sweetheart Candy digital set by Jan's Digi Stamps


The images have been colored using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, the patterned paper is from the Kat Scrappiness Heartfelt Wishes Slimline Paper Pack and the banner flag is a dimensional sticker from my stash (The Dollar Tree I believe....which is now the Dollar and a Quarter Store)


I wanted a bit more interest in the background so I've added dots using a white Gelly Roll Pen.  Lastly, clear sequins were added for sparkle and shine.

We would be honored if you would share your inspired projects with us at The Inspiration Station and The Double Trouble Challenge.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:








Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Paper Funday Challenges February 2022

Hello and Happy Wednesday Crafty Friends!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  The challenges are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.  The Twist this month is Hugs & Kisses.  This twist is an easy one as we have entered the month of Love!

Our sponsors this month are the generous All Dressed Up and Polkadoodles.  These 2 sponsors have the sweetest images and for my DT project, I've used the Happy Valentine's digital image from All Dressed Up.


My card measures 5.5" square and I've keep the design sweet and simple; no dimension or bells and whistles were added.  I plan on sending this card overseas to a Swap Buddy and I didn't want it to be too bulky.


I've colored the image using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and rounded the bottom corners of the focal, mat and cardbase for interest.  I did add some black dots here and there; I thought about splattering with black ink but decided not to...didn't want to risk messing up the colored image.

Please join us this month at The Paper Funday Challenges.  We would love to see your designs.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:
The Card Concept - my card is inspired by the inspiration photo..it's almost a exact match