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

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Smiles and Hugs

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.  Our challenges are Always Anything FLORAL Goes with an optional mood board for inspiration.  The mood board this month is:

The colors in this mood board are gorgeous, although I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by them however, I decided to use this optional mood board as inspiration for my team project.

Using the Smiles and Hugs Stamp Set from Altenew, I've colored the marigolds (or possibly carnations) in colors I thought best matched those in the mood board.  I've colored the images using Prismacolor Pencils.

The florals and leaves have been cut using the coordinating dies, and the cluster has been popped on foam pads for dimension.  I've added a patterned background, containing foiled stars, along with a piece of torn vellum.  Lastly, I've added light peach enamel dots for added interest.  The sentiment is from the Tiny Talk pack by Tim Holtz.

We invite you to join us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge this month by sharing your lovely floral focused designs.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Ally's Angels

Creative Crafters

Papercraft Challenges

SSS Wed Challenge

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Word Art Wednesday

Creative Inspiration

Everybody Art

Unicorn Challenge

Make My Monday

Stamps & Fun = Creativity

A Place to Start

Aud Sentiments

Get Creative

Classic Design Challenge #04-2024 - Mermaid Kisses

Hello Again, I'm back with a new project for The Classic Design Challenge!  It's a new month and we are also celebrating the 8th Birthday of the Challenge.  With so many challenges closing shop, it's nice to see a challenge go the distance.  

We have 3 wonderful sponsors this month and a special birthday prize.  We thank All Dressed Up Stamps, Mirtillamente and Keen Crafter Designs for their sponsorship.  

For my project this month, I've colored the adorable Mermaid Kisses image from All Dressed Up.  I've had this image in my stash for a while now, and, unfortunately it may be retired.  However, All Dressed Up has some of the cutest images out there.

I've colored this little Mermaid using Prismacolor Pencils, I've given her tail an ombre look. There's just something pretty about blues and lilacs together, and since she's a princess of the ocean, cool colors suit her. 

I've used a scalloped and stitched edge Tag die set to cut the focal and mat panels, which have been popped on craft foam for dimension. I've embossed the background card for added interest, included a Baker's Twine bow and amethyst gems to finish out the design.  

The team and I invite you to play along at The Classic Design Challenge.  There are some awesome prizes on offer this month.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Cutie Pie Challenge

Creative Moments

CD Sunday+

613 Avenue Create

Dragonfly Dreams

Coloring With Pencils

Ally's Angels

Creatalicious

Creative Crafters

WW Crafters and Colorists

Polkadoodles Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

All Dressed Up

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #16

Happy Monday Friends!  I hope your weekend was enjoyable and you had the opportunity to get out and about. Today begins a new challenge at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog, where it's all about Floral Focused projects with an optional mood board for inspiration.  The mood board this month has pretty color combinations, which I chose to use in my design.

I find it difficult to get the perfect color of Coral, I think I may have achieved it with my coloring of the Full Bloom Peonies digital image from Angie Blom using Prismacolor Pencils.  This is a gorgeous image and Angie's drawings are always so life-like. 

In this set, Angie provides A2 sized panels with sentiments as well as single images you can size yourself.  I chose to use one of her A2 sized panels with sentiment.  I trimmed it slightly so I could use a black mat.

I've splattered in the image with white acrylic paint and added 3 teal enamel dots to an area I felt was needing something.  I also touched up the middle of the flowers with Gold Wink of Stella.

We hope you'll join us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge.  We love seeing everyone's creativity and you just may be a winner!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Cupcake Inspirations

A Place to Start

Path of Positivity

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Aud Sentiments

CD Sunday +

613 Avenue Create

Stamping Sensations

We Love Stamping

Triple B Challenge

Coloring with Pencils

Sparkles Monthly

Dream Valley

 

Paper Funday Challenges - April 2024

Hi Crafty Friends and Welcome to your Wednesday!  It's time for a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog and we have 2 great sponsors this month:  Rachelle Ann Miller and All Dressed Up.  The Optional Twist this month is:  Sweet Treats.

For my team project this month, I've colored the "Hang in There" digital stamp from All Dressed Up, using my Prismacolor Pencils. 

I've tried a new paper for coloring, one with more "tooth" and I'll say I am not happy with it.  Even though a paper with more tooth is supposed to be a better choice for pencil coloring, I prefer my 80 lb. Neenah Classic Crest Smooth paper.  Using this toothy paper left my coloring blotchy and very hard to blend.

I've blended a very subtle cloudy sky in the background, using a cloud stencil from My Favorite Things.  To add a bit more dimension, I've die cut some clouds, popped the smaller cloud on foam pads and outlined them with Crystal Stickles.  I die cut the focal panel using a nesting rectangle die from Kat Scrappiness.  

Here's a Tip:  I die cut the glitter mat using a frame die from Kat Scrappiness, which left a "hole" in the middle of the glitter mat.  No one knows the middle is missing and I have a piece of glitter card to use on another project.

We invite you to visit us at The Paper Funday Challenge and join in.  We are always amazed at the talent this crafting community has.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Double D Challenge

Fab 'n Funky

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday

Digi Choosday

Path of Positivity

Crafty Animals

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Dumbo Ride at Magic Kingdom

Critter Crazy

Mirtillamente

Sheepski Designs Challenge

Have a Blessed Easter

Happy Monday Crafty Friends!  I hope your weekend was lovely and you found some crafty time.  Today is a quick share featuring a bouquet of Easter Lilies.

The image is from the Easter Lilies Stamp Set by Scappy Tails and has been colored using Prismacolor Pencils.  I've kept the design clean and simple as the image is large and I wanted it to take center stage.

I've matted the focal panel with light pink and black card, stamped the sentiment (from the same stamp set) and added pink sequins for shine.  This card was posted to the recipient last week, I do hope it arrives in time for Easter.

That's all I have for today, have a glorious day and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

AAA Cards

We Love Stamping

All Sorts

Sweet Stampin'

Addicted to CAS

CAS on Friday

Creative Friday

Aloha Friday

Simply Clean and Simple

Pattie's Creations

Gardening Teddy

Hello Friends and Happy Sunday!  I hope you're weekend has been enjoyable and your weather sunny.  I have a quick share for you today featuring a sweet Teddy Bear working in his garden.

The upcoming Spring Season has my Mojo working overtime.  While looking through my stash, I came across some vintage woodblock stamps, and this Gardening Teddy Bear was one I was delighted to find.  Can you believe this stamp is from 1999?  That's 25 years old! 

It's from the Rubber Stampede Company, and I'm not certain if they are still in business.  I can't believe I still have this sweet stamp and it still stamps like a champ!  

I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils.  The focal image has been cut with a fancy edged oval die from Kat Scrappiness, and adhered flat to the card panel.  The patterned papers are from the "Summer Splash" 6x6 paper pad by Pink & Main, the sentiment is from Cardz TV.  

For additional interest, a small banner was hand cut, popped on craft foam, the sentiment was also popped on foam.  Finally, a few blue faux gems added for sparkle.  

That's all for today.  Have a fabulous day and week ahead.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

613 Avenue Create

Stamping Sensations

All Sorts

Di's Digi Design

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Daring Cardmakers

Crafty Catz

Oulawz Festive Friday

Retro Rubber

You're EARResistible

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Monday!  I hope your weekend was lovely and your day wasn't too busy.  I have a quick share for you featuring the Bunny Line digital image from Bugaboo Stamps and a sentiment from the Hippity Hoppity Stamp Set by Kat Scrappiness.

I've created a card slightly larger than a standard mini slimline and colored the images with Prismacolor Pencils.  I printed the image a bit larger than I normally would as I wanted the scene panel to make up the majority of the card front.

The patterned paper is from an Easter pack by Kat Scrappiness.  The papers are adorable but I'm not fond of the finish, it's rather glossy and slick, so I'm trying to use it up this Spring and Easter season.

This is such a sweet scene, the bunnies are adorable and no one drew cute like Jodi Mackrel from Bugaboo.  I've posted all Easter cards today in hopes they land before Easter, I just have to complete ones that will be hand delivered.  Are you finished creating Easter cards?  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Creative Moments

Cutie Pie Challenge

Ally's Angels

Coloring with Pencils

Star Stampz

CD Sunday +

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Stamping Sensations

Di's Digi Design Challenge

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodle

Crafty Animals

Critter Crazy

Easter Joy

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I hope your week went smoothly and you find some time for crafting this weekend.  I plan on crafting all day long..the temperature is expected to reach near 90 degrees today, so it's crafting under the air conditioning for me!

I have a quick share today featuring an Easter card created using the Bugaboo Stamps "Bunny Chick Topper" image.  I know I say this every time I use a Bugaboo image - I miss Bugaboo Stamps!

I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are from the Craft Consortium "Bloom & Wild" 6x6 paper pad.  The sentiment is from the "Easter Lilies" Stamp Set by Scrappy Tails.  

I've die cut the focal image using a fancy stitched square nesting die from My Favorite Things, sentiment cut with a nesting circle die, the yellow strip has been punched for a fancy edge.  The focal and sentiment have been lifted with foam pads.

Lastly, pink sequins from my stash were added for some shine and interest.  That's all I have for today.  Have a fabulous Saturday and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

All Sorts

Di's Digi Design Challenge

Pink Gem Challenge

Polkadoodles

Crafty Catz

Creative Fingers

Cut It Up

Aloha Friday

Outlawz Twisted Thursday: Texture, Die Cut, Patterned Paper

Simply Create Too

Krafty Chicks

Daisy Chain Challenge

Crafty Animals

Critter Crazy

Classic Design Challenge #02-2024

Hello Crafty Friends, I'm back with my second post for this Thursday! Today begins a new challenge month at The Classic Design Challenge, where the theme is Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist. The Twist this month is "I Love...". You can interpret the twist in a multitude of ways.  Our sponsors this challenge are Fred, She Said and Polkadoodles.

For my team project, I've used the "Emma in Her Cool Cap" image from Fred, She Said and colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils.  I've also incorporated the optional Twist in my design.  This is a card for one of my card swap buddies and I love my swap buddy friends!

The image was an easy color as there are not a lot of small spaces. I took the liberty to dress her up a bit by adding polkadots to her top using a white Posca Pen.  The patterned papers are from a 12x12 kit by Bo Bunny.  I only have card size snippets left so they worked perfectly for this layout.  The sketch is a freebie from Cardz TV (sketch #56). 

I've fussy cut Emma and popped her on craft foam, along with the sentiment and the green landing strip.  To complete the design, I've added complimentary blue enamel dots.

I would like to invite you to pop over to the challenge blog and enter your design.  We love seeing all the creative ways everyone uses their crafty talents.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Mirtillamente

Crafts Galore Encore

Coloring with Pencils

Allsorts

Polkadoodles

Scrapping 4 Fun

Let's Craft and Create

Creative Inspirations

Polkadoodles Digi Choosday

Dream Valley

The Paper Funday Challenge #62 - February 2024

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  The theme is Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.  The Twist this month is:  No Patterned Paper.  Our sponsors for February are Sheepski Designs and Newton's Nook.

For my design team project, I've used the Wild Heart Rose Image No. 206 from Sheepski Designs and colored using Prismacolor Pencils. 

 

I couldn't resist using beautiful floral patterned papers from Craft Consortium, so I did not incorporate the optional Twist into my design this time around.  The card measures 5.5" square, which is a nice size for mailing.

The sentiment is from a package of sentiment stickers that was gifted to me in a card swap.  Lastly, I've added faux crystal gems for a bit of bling; and to fill up an otherwise empty space on the banner.  

Please join us at The Paper Funday Challenge this month, we are always delighted to see everyone's creativity.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Daisy Chain Challenge

Let's Craft and Create

Triple B Challenge

Digi Choosday

TIOT

Double Trouble

Color My Heart Color Dare

Cupcake Inspirations

Cards Galore Encore

Mirtillamente

SheepSki Designs Challenge

Crafting Happiness

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:

Polkadoodles Digi Choosday

Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Dream Valley

A Place to Start

Crafting from the Heart

Cutie Pie Challenge

Creative Moments

Night Owls

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

613 Avenue Create

Kidz Reindeer

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday!  We only have 13 more sleeps until the Jolly Man comes and I hope you're getting as excited as I am for his visit.  I have a quick share for your today featuring an adorable little one dressed as a reindeer.

The image is the Kidz Reindeer digital image from Bugaboo Stamps (now retired) and I've used my Prismacolor Pencils for coloring.  The patterned papers are from the Miss Mary Christmas 6x6 paper pad purchased at Hobby Lobby and look like strips of ribbon.

I've die cut the focal image using a stitched tag die from Gina K. Designs, the glittery background banner strip was cut using a die from Kat Scrappiness and the sentiment is from a pre-stamped pack by Simon Says Stamp.

The focal tag has been popped on craft foam for dimension and Crystal Stickles were added to the Christmas lights for that much needed holiday sparkle.  For the finishing touch, a small Baker's Twine Bow has been added to the tag.

That's all I have for you today.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Polkadoodles Digi Choosday

Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Double Trouble

Use Your Stuff

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Cutie Pie Challenge

Christmas with the Cuties

Mirtillamente

The Crafting Challenge

Sheepski Designs

Merry Little Christmas Challenge

Inspiration Station Challenge #56 - Jolly Elf

Hello and Happy 1st Monday of December!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog and the inspiration prompt for this month, is naturally, a festive one:

When my children were small, we never missed at least 1 visit to the Magic Kingdom at Christmas time.  It truly is a magical place to go at Christmas Time and the Holiday Parade is fantastic.  This photo inspired me to create a Christmas card using the Jolly Elf digital stamp from Sweet November Stamps.

Isn't this little nugget the cutest Elf ever?  I've colored him using my Prismacolor pencils and hand drew the lines on his hat to create stripes.  The patterned papers are from the Echo Park "My Favorite Christmas" 6x6 paper pad.

I've die cut the focal panel using a nesting rectangle postage die and the sentiment strip is from a Simon Says Stamp premade pack.  Lastly, red sequins were added for a bit of holiday bling.

Please join us for the last challenge of 2023.  The team and I wish you a very Happy Christmas and Joyous New Year! 

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Double Trouble

A Place to Start

Christmas with the Cuties

CD Sunday +

Peace on Earth Challenge

Dragonfly Dreams

Gem of a Challenge

Polkadoodles

Send a Smile 4 Kids

Fairy and the Unicorn

Crafty Calendar

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round

Christmas Cocoa

Hello Friends and Happy Monday!  If you celebrated the Thanksgiving Holiday, I hope your day and weekend was fabulous.  We had a lovely holiday and football weekend - our 2 teams won and we had an enjoyable time snacking, celebrating and watching the games.

Today I have a quick share featuring the Christmas Cocoa digital stamp from Whimsy Stamps.  It's a fun stamp and an easy color.

I've colored the image using my Prismacolor Pencils, the patterned papers are snippets from Echo Park and Carta Bella 6x6 paper pads.  The focal image has been matted with blue glitter card.

The focal panel and mat have been popped on craft foam, the sentiment is a pre-printed strip from a Simon Says Stamp pack, and lastly I've added blue gems to complete the holiday sparkle.

We are now in full Holiday mode here, I hope you've made a good dent in your holiday card making.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Dream Valley

A Place to Start

Creative Moments

Beccy's Month of Holiday Cards - "C" is for Cocoa

CD Sunday +

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Peace on Earth

Dragonfly Dreams - inspired by the color Blue

All Sorts

Polkadoodles

Gem of a Challenge

Send A Smile 4 Kids