Small Wonders

Hello Everyone and Happy Tuesday!  Today I have a share using an image and sentiment from the Small Wonders digital stamp set by Polka Dot Orchard.

This image is a quick and easy color; I've used Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers to color the fun toadstools and snail.  

The papers are from the Warm & Cozy 12x12 paper stack by Jen Hadfield.  I've popped the focal image on craft foam along with the strip at the bottom.  Lastly, twine with gold thread and gems were added for extra interest.  

Thanks for visiting me today!  Until next time, Happy Crafting.

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Passion for Markers

Cardz 4 Guyz

TTCRD

613 Avenue Create

Ally's Angels

Sweet Stampers

QKR Stampede

WWW DT Challenge

Let's Craft and Create

Country View Crafts

3-D Paper Pumpkin at Pammie's Inky Pinkies

Hello Friends and Happy Monday!  Today starts a new challenge week at Pammie's Inky Pinkies and our sponsor is The Cutting Cafe.

For my design team project, I've used the 3-D Pumpkin Template and Cutting File kindly provided by our sponsor.  I have an electronic cutting machine so I chose to use the SVG file for the pumpkin pieces but you do not need a cutting machine.  You can trace the template provided in the set and hand cut the pieces.

I wanted a very full pumpkin so I cut the Pumpkin base and 12 half pieces.  I used various patterned papers from a 12x12 paper stack from Jen Hadfield and snippets of colored card for the leaves, stem and tendril.

This 3-D pumpkin is the medium cut size; the set includes a small and large pumpkin template also.  My project measures approximately 8" in total height.  I think I will create a large and small one to compliment this pumpkin and display on my sofa table.

Please stop by Pammie's to see what my teammates have created and be inspired.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

SSS Mon Challenge

Double Trouble

Use Your Stuff

A Place to Start

INTAAS

There's a Stamp for That

Dare 2B Artsy - my favorite colors this time of year are oranges and reds

613 Avenue Create

All Sorts

Outlawz PAM

QKR Stampede

Let's Craft and Create

Country View Crafts

Frosty Winter Smiles - Sweet Tweets

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday!  Today begins a new bi-weekly challenge at the Polkadoodles Digi Choosday Challenge Blog.  My project today features the Sweet Tweets digital image from the Frosty Winter Smiles Collection.

Isn't this little guy with his birdie friend adorable?  I collect Snowman and Snowwomen images so naturally I have the Frosty Winter Smiles Collection.  It contains so many precious images that are perfect for Holiday and Winter crafting projects.

I've colored the image using Spectrum Noir Illustrator Alcohol Markers, the patterned paper is from the Never Ending Christmas Card Kit by Tattered Lace; the paper pack was a freebie with a U.K. Paper Crafting Magazine.  The focal panel was trimmed using a fancy edged rectangle die from Alina Craft.  

Please join us at The Digi Choosday Challenge, we enjoy seeing everyone's projects and love visiting your posts.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

The Holly and the Ivy

CD Sunday

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Peace on Earth

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas

Send A Smile 4 Kids

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Friday

Krafty Chicks

As You Like It - I prefer a Traditional Christmas although I've been tempted to try Contemporary.  Traditional Christmas reminds me of my childhood and good family memories.  

Inspiration Station Challenge #40 - Harvest

Happy Monday Everyone!  I hope your weekend was lovely.  Today starts a new inspiration challenge round at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog.  The inspiration photo for this bi-weekly round is:

For my team project, I've used the A World of Octobers Mini Stamp Set from Picket Fence to create a fun fold card.

I was directly inspired by the pumpkins in the photo. After stamping and coloring the images using alcohol markers, I trimmed in very close to create a mini panel.  I did the same with the sentiment, which is part of this stamp set.

The patterned papers are from the "Celebrate Autumn" 6x6 paper pad from Echo Park.  I left the section behind the front fold blank as a place to write a sentiment.

To complete the design, I've added 2 shades of golden sequins.  I usually forget to create fun fold cards, mainly because I'm always trying to stay ahead of team projects, but I do love them and plan to make time to create more of them.  

Please stop by and join us at The Inspiration Station Challenge.  We always love to see how the photo inspired you.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

A Place to Start

613 Avenue Create

Path of Positivity - Celebrate the Autumn Colors

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Corrosive Challenge

Dare 2B Artsy - Fav colors this time of year are reds and oranges

We Love Stamping

Stamping Sensations

Dragonfly Dreams

All Sorts

Creative Creases

There's a Stamp for That

Sweet Stampers

Hay There

Hello and Happy Sunday!  Today is a quick share for Varada Sharma Designs.  I've created a card using one of the new images from the Farm Friends Digital set, which is part of the larger "Fun Times" Release for October 2022.

 The Farm Friends Set includes this sweet Dairy Cow, a Duck and a Fluffy Sheep.  I've colored my cow using alcohol markers and the papers are from the Bo Bunny "Kiss the Cook" 6x6 paper pad.

I've followed a sketch from one of Cards by Kendra's quarterly challenges.  The sentiment is from the Moo-tiful Friends Stamp set by Not 2 Shabby.

I've added 3 black gems for sparkle and shine.  I plan to stamp a birthday greeting inside and send to my niece on her birthday next Spring.  She's in 4-H and she loves farm animals.  

That's all I have for you today.  Have a wonderful week ahead and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

CD Sunday

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Crafty Animals

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper

2 Crafty Critter Crazies

Unicorn Challenge

4-Season Challenge

Passion for Markers

NBUS

Ally's Angels

   

Polkadot Orchard - Believe in Yourself

Hello Friends and Happy Saturday!  Today is a quick share for the Polka Dot Orchard Creative Team.  I've created a gift tag using the Believe in Yourself Digital stamp and Sentiment.

I love the sketchy drawing of the flower; Polka Dot Orchard has many images drawn in this way and they really appeal to me.  I thought the image would make a nice tag for a Thank You gift I have going out next week.

I've ink smooshed the tag, made from watercolor card, using distress inks.  I've colored, using alcohol markers, and fussy cut the Rose, apply ultrafine glitter, then splattered with white acrylic paint and adhered to the tag using foam tape.  Lastly, I've added silver sequins and black twine.  

That's all I have for today, thanks for stopping by.  I wish you a wonderful weekend and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

All Sorts

QKR Stampede

WWO DT Challenge

Creative Crafters

Outlawz Crash Your Stash

Alphabet Challenge

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Passion for Markers

TTCRD

A Perfect Time to Craft

613 Avenue Create

Colour Crazy Challenge - Signs of Autumn

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Friday!  Today beings a new bi-weekly challenge round at The Colour Crazy Challenge Blog and our sponsor is Jan's Digi Stamps.  For my team project, I've colored an image from the Signs of Autumn digital set, provided by our sponsor.

I've chosen to create a Birthday card so if you have an Autumn Birthday - Happy Birthday to you.  I kept the design pretty simple, only using one sheet of designer paper from the Carta Bella "Hello Fall" 6x6 paper pad for a background panel.  To finish the design, I've added chocolate gems from Kat Scrappiness and punched the focal panel corners.

Please share your crafty and hand colored project with us at The Colour Crazy Challenge this round.  Hope to see you there and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Alphabet Challenge

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Friday

Aud Sentiments

Craft Rocket

AAA Birthday - fav technique is alcohol marker coloring

Ally's Angels

Sweet Stampers

Double Trouble

Make My Monday

Stamping Sensations

There's a Stamp for That

Fun Times Instagram Hop - Varada Sharma Designs

Hi Friends and Happy Wednesday!  Today, the team from Varada Sharma Designs is celebrating the Fun Times Release for October 2022 with an Instagram Hop.  There are (3) $10 Gift Vouchers up for Grabs.  You can find the 1st Hop Stop HERE starting at 10 AM CST (11 AM EST).

My project today features the Water Lilies Digital Image, which is part of the larger Fun Times Release.  I've chosen to create a Card of Encouragement however this lovely floral image is perfect for any occasion.  

Water Lilies belong to a family of approximately 60 species of freshwater flowering water plants. They thrive in the temperate and tropical parts of the world.  We have them growing in the Lake by our home and they are soft pink with yellow centers so I've colored mine the same. 

I've colored the florals with Prismacolor Pencils and blended using Gamsol.  The focal panel was cut using a fancy edged rectangle die from Alina Craft, the patterned paper is from the Secret Gardenia 4.5" x 7" pad by Recollections.  

I used my distressing tool from Tim Holtz to give the edges a tattered look and inked around the panel with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink.  The sentiment is from the Feathered Lilies Stamp Set from Altenew and the pink gems are from Kat Scrappiness.

Please join us and Hop along for your chance to win a gift voucher to the Varada Sharma Designs online Shop.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Word Art Wednesday

Penny's Challenges

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday

Outlawz Tuesday Colors

TTCRD

Crafty Friends

Crafts Galore Encore

Time Out Challenges

Cardz 4 Galz

Addicted to Stamps and More

 

   

 

Creep It Real

Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  Today begins a new challenge round at Pammie's Inky Pinkies.  Pammie is offering a gift voucher to My Favorite Things so you'll want to stop by and play along.

For my project, I've used patterned papers and ephemera from the Echo Park "Spooky" collection.  I've also followed a sketch from Kendra's Card Challenges.

This card was created during the 1st night of Hurricane Ian.  I needed something to focus on and something that didn't require a lot of preparation, in case we lost electricity.

I had the paper pad and ephemera in my stash so I thought creating Halloween cards just following sketches and cutting paper was safe enough.

The Spooky Collection has lots of cute ephemera and papers.  The only bells and whistles added were some iridescent sequins to break up the otherwise drab tones. I love the pop of color with the Skeleton's Bow Tie.

Please visit us this week at the challenge blog, we would love to have you!  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafting Happiness

QKR Stampede

Outlawz Monday Greetings

A Place to Start

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

Dragonfly Dreams

Corrosive Challenge

Two Old Bats

All Sorts

Crafty Calendar

Send A Smile 4 Kids

Taylor Made Cards 4 U

Paper Dragonfly

Varada Sharma - Fun Times New Release Oct. 2022

Hello Friends and Happy Saturday!  It's New Release Day at Varada Sharma Designs.  The Fun Times Release for October 2022 contains some lovely images for Autumn, Halloween and Diwali.  There are SVG cutting files included in this release as well.

For my project today, I've used the Gnome Witch digital image; part of the Halloween 2022 set,  but went with an Autumn theme.  The designer papers are from the Carta Bella Fall Market 6x6 paper pad.

I've colored Ms. Gnome Witch using alcohol markers, fussy cut and popped on foam tape for dimension.  The background panel is from the Mini Creative Pad - Wood by P13.  

I've added Chocolate Gems from Kat Scrappiness and Twine with Gold Thread from Spellbinders.  The Candy Corn is from Brach's and yes....after photographing, I ate them!

Be sure to stay tuned, the Varada Sharma team will be hosting an Instragram Hop on the 12th of October.  Thanks for stopping by and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Catz

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Friday

Paperbabe

Your Next Stamp

Pattie's Creations

Creative Knockouts

Aud Sentiments

Craft Rocket

Penny's Challenges

Word Art Wednesday

Crafty Gals Corner

We Love Stamping

There's a Stamp for That