Paper Funday Challenges #65 - May 2024

Hello Friends and Happy 1st Day of May!  Today begins a new challenge at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  Our challenges are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.  The Twist this month is:  Flower Shoppe.

Our sponsors for this challenge are the generous Star Stampz and Bonnie Garby Designs.  For my team project, I've used the adorable Spring Flower from Star Stampz and the greeting is from the More Spring Sentiments digital package by Bonnie Garby Designs.

Spring Flower is such a cutie patootie!  I've colored her using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Brush Markers.  I've embossed the pink background panel with the Picnic Floral 3-D Embossing Folder from Simon Says Stamp.  The snippet of patterned paper is from an Easter pack by Kat Scrappiness. 

I've die cut the focal and greeting using nesting dies from my stash.  Lastly, I've added enamel dots and a Baker's Twine Bow to complete the design,  

The team and I want to invite you to join us at the challenge this month and play along.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Fab 'n Funky

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Creative Inspirations

Elliebelle's Crafty Wednesday

Star Stampz Challenge

Mirtillamente

Sheepski Designs Challenge

Crafts Galore Encore

Passion for Markers

Digi Choosday

Beach Days with Star Stampz - The Paper Funday Challenge

Hello, Happy August and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  The themes are Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.  The Twist this month is: The Great Outdoors.  We have 2 fabulous sponsors this month as well:  Star Stampz and Pattie's Creations.

For my project, I've colored up the most adorable Beach Days image from Star Stampz using Prismacolor Pencils.  I couldn't help but incorporate The Great Outdoors Twist into my design.

If this image were any cuter, I wouldn't be able to stand it.  I've die cut the focal image and a backing panel using stitched postage stamp dies. 

The sentiment die cut is from Scrapbook.com and I've layered it 3 times for dimension, and I've also added water droplets from Kat Scrappiness for that extra bit of interest.  

Before signing off this post, I want to announce The Paper Funday Challenge is having a Design Team Call!  We are seeking to add 3 team members to our merry group of crafters.  If you are interested, please email me HERE for all the details.  No Prior Design Team Experience is Required.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

SSS Wed Challenge

Fab n Funky

The Sisterhood of Crafters

Word Art Wednesday

The Four Seasons Challenge

I Spy With My Little Eye

Polkadoodles Digi Choosday

Shopping Our Stash

Mirtillamente

Your Scrapbook Place

Crafts Galore Encore

Crafting Happiness

Cutie Pie Challenge

CD Sunday

Inspiration Station March Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends and Happy 1st Monday of March.  Today sees the start of a new challenge month at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog.  The inspiration photograph is quite fitting for this month:

I was inspired by all the green in the photo, not to mention St. Patrick's Day is coming up so I went with an Irish theme and colored this sweet little red headed lass from Star Stampz using Prismacolor Pencils. 

The papers are snippets from a digital paper pack, from where escapes me.  The sentiment is from Cardz TV and the gold sequins are from my stash.

I was attempting a new flesh tone combination and to be honest, this poor lass looks a "little green 'round the gills" as my Daddy used to say to us kids when we had stomach viruses.  I was going for that reddish, Irish complexion...next time I'll stick to what I know.

The Inspiration Station Challenge is also teaming with The Double Trouble Challenge from today through the 19th of March.  Please visit their challenge and play along in their "Pinch Proof" Challenge.  You can find their challenge HERE.

That's all for now, I'll be back in an hour to share another design team project!  Until then, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Colorful Options

Let's Craft and Create

Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Double Trouble

A Place to Start

CD Sunday

Inspire.Create

Outlawz Sunday Songs and Rhymes

613 Avenue Create

Corrosive Challenge

Crafting Happiness

Ching Chou Kuik

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Merida at Fairytale Garden Magic Kingdom Disneyland 

Paper Funday Challenge - Twist: You're Brew-tiful

Hello and Happy March 1st!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog.  It's an Always Anything Goes with an Optional Twist and the Twist this month is:  You're BREW-tiful (anything coffee. tea, hot beverage related).

Our sponsors are the generous Varada Sharma and Star Stampz.  For my project, I've used the Cuppa Love digital image from Varada Sharma, patterned papers from Authentique and included the Twist in my design.

I've colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils, fussy cut and popped on craft foam for dimension.  I place a strip of vellum behind the focal image, the patterned paper reminds me of a coffee shop; the walls and tile flooring.

To finish the design, I've popped the sentiment on craft foam; this sentiment is included in the digital set and added black gems to strategically hide the adhesive on the vellum.

Please join us this month at The Paper Funday Challenge!  Until next time, Happy Crafting.

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

A Perfect Time to Craft

Classic Design Challenge

Crafts Galore Encore

Your Scrapbook Place

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Mad Tea Party Spinning Cup Ride at Disney World California

Pearly Sparkles

Love to Craft

Digi Choosday

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Me and My Snowman

Happy Monday Friends!  It's a busy Monday of challenges and inspiration posts so let's get started.  Today begins a new challenge week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies and our sponsor is the sweet Star Stampz.  My DT project today features the adorable Me and My Snowman digital image, provided by our generous sponsor.  

This is such a sweet image and I love snowmen, this little girl is precious too!  I've created a 5.5" square card, colored the image using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers and the patterned papers are from the Time for Tea Designs "Joyful Winter" 6x6 paper pad.

The panel and layer have been die cut using the Diagonal Stitched Square Nesting Dies from My Favorite Things. The sentiment was computer generated and added to the image prior to printing.  Lastly, I've used Crystal Stickles Glitter Glue on her Hat Brim and Pom Pom.  

Please join us at the Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge, we would love to see what you've created.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Dream Valley

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Use Your Stuff

Path of Positivity

CD Sunday

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Outlawz Songs & Rhymes

Peace on Earth

Dragonfly Dreams

We Love Stamping

Stamping Sensations

Corrosive Challenge

Beccy's Month of Holiday Cards

Creative Moments

Send a Smile 4 Kids

Double Trouble

The Paper Funday Challenge - ATG with Opt. Friendship

Hello Friends and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog with a theme of Always Anything Goes with the optional Twist of Friendship.  The generous sponsors this month are Star Stampz and Fred, She Said.  

For my team project this month, I had the pleasure of using the Growing Together digital stamp from Fred, She Said to create an A2 sized card in a landscape format.

I love the sketchy way the flowers are drawn and I wanted lots of bright color so I re-discovered my Staedtler Watercolor Pencils and decided to watercolor using them.  The image is printed on mixed media paper because it handles water very well yet it's not as thick as watercolor paper and perfect for cardmaking.

I almost added color to the background but decided to leave it bright white.  I'm glad I did, I like the CAS feel of the focal panel.  I matted with black card and adhered to a cardbase of 110 lb. Neenah Solar White Classic Crest card.  The sentiment is from Varada Sharma Designs and is part of the Sweetheart Digital Stamp Set.  Lastly, I've added Black Nuvo Drops to the flower centers, no bells and whistles this time. 

Please join us this month at The Paper Funday Challenge.  We love seeing all the lovely projects and are always inspired.  In turn, we hope to inspire you with our projects.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Creative Inspirations

Elliebelle's Crafty Wednesday

Try It On Tuesday

TTCRD

Path of Positivity

Happy Little Stampers Watercolor Challenge

Creative Moments

Creatalicious

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Star Stampz

Hello and Happy Monday!  Today begins a new challenge week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with a theme of Anything Goes.  Our sponsor this round is the sweet Star Stampz and for my design team project, I created an A2 sized card using the adorable Mushroom Fairy digital stamp.

This image is simply adorable, I love all the details in the image.  I've colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, the patterned paper is from the Echo Park Celebrate Autumn 6x6 paper pad and the sentiment is from a Hero Arts Sentiment Stamp Set.  The card base is Neenah Solar White Classic Crest 110 lb. card and the enamel dots are from my overflowing stash..HaHa.

Please join us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies.  We hope to inspire you with our desgins and would love to see yours!  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafting Happiness

Star Stampz Challenge

CD Sunday Challenge

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Avenue 613

Dare 2B Artsy

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper

Sunflower Smiles

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Monday!  Before I continue with sharing my Card of the Day, I wanted to remind everyone of the Blog Hop that is active until Midnight EST on 14 July so hop along for your chance to win some holiday themed prizes.  To find the hop, click HERE and you can also find the post in the sidebar to the right.  Hope to see you there!

My card today features the Sunflower Smiles digital image by Star Stampz.  I adore Sunflowers in the Summer and Fall.  I used to grow mini sunflowers in whiskey barrell pots, placing them on my front porch.  The minis are adorable, I need to grow some this Fall.

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers then trimmed the side with a My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Basic Edge Die. I created a side panel by inking up a strip of card using Catherine Pooler ink as I didn't have colored card that shade of blue. 

I cut a piece of craft foam slightly smaller that the focal panel and mounted all on a Neenah Solar White Classic Crest 110 lb. card base.  I find myself using craft foam instead of foam tape of foam pads for dimension.  I find it more economical and I can die cut it to match the shape of more intricate die cuts.

The sentiment was sent to me in a card swap and lastly, I added Wink of Stella Clear Sparkle on the Sunflowers and enamel dots for additional interest.

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

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafting Happiness

Dream Valley

Outlawz Monday Greetings

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge

Cupcake Inspirations 

Stamping Sensations

Creative Moments

Pearly Sparkles

Dies R Us

QKR Stampede

Clever Dexter #19

Your Scrapbook Place

Cute Card Thursday

Whale of a Tale at Pammie's Inky Pinkies

 Hello and Happy Monday!  Wow...it's the 1st day of February...where did January go?  My mother used to say "the older you get, the faster time flies".....now that's the truth.

Today starts a new challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with a theme of Anything Goes.  The sponsor this round is the sweet and talented Star Stampz.  For my design team project, I had the pleasure of creating a sweet Friendship card using the cute Whale of a Tale digital image.

I used 2 small lace panel die cuts to edge the card and a circle die to cut out the focal image.  The blue striped paper is from my scrap bin; I believe it's from a 12x12 Nautical themed paper pad that was used in making a mini album.  I added Wink of Stella to her headband and bow along with blue faux gems.  The sentiment was computer generated by me, printed and trimmed to fit.

Please join us this week at Pammie's Inky Pinkie Challenges, we hope to inspire you with our projects and would love to see yours.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Outlawz Monday Greeting

A Bit More Time to Craft

Dies R Us

Crafter's Cafe

QKR Stampede

2 Crafty Critter Crazies

A Bit More Time to Craft Extra

Colour It, Create It, Show It Off

Crafts Galore Encore

Crafty Friends

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper

The Paper Funday Challenges - January 2021

 Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today begins a new monthly Challenge at The Paper Funday Challenges with the Theme of Anything Goes and Optional Twist:  Use the Color Blue.  This month we have 2 wonderful sponsors; Star Stampz and KaramfilaS.  Wow, a couple of Great Sponsors and 2 winners this month!

For my design team project, I created a New Year card using the Winter Houses Digital Papers from KaramfilaS.  This shoppe has so many wonderful papers, clip art and etc...I spent hours looking at everything!

The scene has a lovely snowflake sky so I added Snowflake die cuts to further enhance the Winter feel.  This card also matches the optional Twist of using Blue in the design.  The only Bells and Whistles are the gems I added to the snowflakes.  The sentiment is from the Mini Messages stamp set by Cardz TV. 

 

A quick and easy card make but not at all simple with the wonderful colors and cute house images. Please join us this month for the challenge and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Penny's Challenges

Crafty Creations

TTCRD

Lemon Shortbread

A Place to Start

International Art & Soul

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

All Sorts

Crafty Friends

Crafter's Castle

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Star Stampz

 Hello and Happy Monday!  I hope your weekend was nice and you had the opportunity to enjoy some nice weather. 

Today starts a new challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies with the theme of Anything Goes.  Our sponsor this round is the lovely Star Stampz and Sarah creates some adorable digital stamps.  For my design team project, I had the pleasure of creating an Autumn Card using the My Sweet Sunflower digi stamp.

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the designer papers are from the Echo Park "Celebrate Autumn by Lori Whitlock" 6x6 paper pad.  I die cut the focal image with a decorative scallop die, the sentiment banner was created using a sentiment included in the paper pad and gold sequins were added as a final touch.

Please stop by and join the fun this week and Pammie's Inky Pinkies, we would love to see your creations.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafting Happiness

Dream Valley

Incy Wincy

Use Your Stuff

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Corrosive Challenge

Gem Of A Challenge

Polkadoodle

Cardz TV

Simon Says Stamp

The Paper Funday Challenges - January #13 - Anything Goes with a Twist: Friendship

Happy New Year Everyone!  It's 2020 and I wish you and yours the best year ever!

Today starts a new challenge at The Paper Funday Challenges with a Theme of Anything Goes with an Optional Twist of Friendship.  The sponsor this month is Star Stampz and I had the pleasure of using the image Fairy Throne for my design team project.

Although the image is intricate, it was fun to color up and not that difficult or fiddly.  This card is a tent fold, A-6 (4.5"x 6.5") card.  I kept the embellishments simple as the coloring was the showcase.  I added some sequins for some sparkle along with some Wink of Stella on the Fairy Wings and her Sheer Wrap.

Please join us this month at The Paper Funday Challenges and inspire us with your work.  There is also a Design Team Call so if you would like to join a great group of ladies, please email me at:  dlflowers64@gmail.com with some examples of your work and a little information about yourself.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

Creative Knockouts - Aim for the Heart

Hello and Welcome to the blog today.  I hope your Christmas Holiday was wonderful and you're ready for 2019!

It's time for a new challenge at Creative Knockouts and our sponsor this round is the superb Star Stampz.  For my design team project, I had the pleasure of using the Aim for the Heart Cupid digital stamp by Star Stampz.

This is an exquisitely drawn image and she was great fun to color up with my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  I keep the paper simple; using only a black mat mounted on a pink card base.  This card is an A6 size (4.5: x 6.5"), tent fold  style.  I've added some Ranger Stickles in Silver and Gold for a bit of sparkle.

I hope you've been inspired to join us in the challenge this round.  We would love to have you.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

P.S.  I would like to invite you to a new challenge blog starting 02 January 2019.  Please visit Paper Funday Challenges next Wednesday for the first challenge!

Donna

** Challenges Entered:
Pink Gem Challenge Blog
C.R.A.F.T Challenge
Cute Card Thursday
Crafty Gals Corner
That's Crafty Challenges
Cardz TV #78

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges #398 - Santa's Letter

Hello everyone!  It's time for a new weekly challenge at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges and this weeks' sponsors are Star Stampz and Odd Ball Art Co.

The image I used for my project is from Star Stampz and she is such a cute image, mailing her wish list to the North Pole for Santa to read and hopefully fill on Christmas Day. 

I added lots of visual interest to this card with ribbon, bow, snowflakes and patterned papers.  The image is colored up with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the card measures 5" x 5" tent folding.

I hope you will play along this week at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges and enter for your chance to win some cute images from our sponsors.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

August Guest Designer - Sketch Saturday Challenge Blog

Hello and Happy Saturday!  Today I'm sharing my design project, as a Guest Designer, on Sketch Saturday Challenge Blog.  Every week there is a new challenge sketch to follow and several designs to gain inspiration from.  I will guest designing for the month of August and I am more than excited about this opportunity!

Here is my design for this weeks' challenge:

The sponsor for this weeks' challenge and the image provider is Star Stampz.  The images are lovely and a joy to color.  I used Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers to color up this sweet little Maestro.  He is making beautiful music and his face shows it!

I hope you will join in the fun over at the Sketch Saturday Challenge Blog and try your chance at winning some goodies from our gracious sponsor Star Stampz.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Card entered in the following challenges:  Catch the Bug, Jo's Scrap Shack, PolkaDoodle, QKR Stampede, Colour Crazy Challenge, Creative Fingers, Pattie's Creations, Craft Stamper, The House that Stamps Built DCC81 Circles, The Paper Shelter ATG

Creative Knockouts Challenge - Bow Beautiful

Hello Crafters and Happy Friday Eve!

Today I'm sharing my Design Team Project for the Creative Knockouts Bow Beautiful Challenge this week.  It's Challenge # 251 and Star Stampz is the Prize Sponsor.

Star Stampz provided me with the cute image "Balloons and Ice Cream" to use for this challenge.  I colored her up with Sepctrum Noir Markers and decided a Birthday Card was in order...the balloons and ice cream just reminded me of a birthday!

To finish off, I added a few clear sequins and a lace border die cut I colored with Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Ink.

I hope you'll stop by Creative Knockouts Challenge this week and participate in the challenge.  Also, visit Star Stampz for a peek at what you could win.

Thanks for visiting today and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Card entered in the following challenges:  Polka Doodles Challenge Week #25, QKR Stampede #301, Colour Crazy Challenge Week #25, CardzTV Challenge #53, Crafting with Friends Challenge #70