Friday, September 30, 2016

Let's Celebrate!


Welcome everyone.  We are having a blog hop at Creatalicious to celebrate our 100th challenge.  How cool is that!  We have lots of sponsors and prizes.  Our theme is Anything Goes + Optional Let's Celebrate.


Prize is 3 digis



Prize is 2 digis


Prize is a $15 Gift Certificate


Prize is 3 digi images


Prize is 3 digi images



Is that a great group of sponsors or what?  Now let's get to the Blog Hop details.  You will collect a letter/number from each blog to form a sentence.  Once you have collected all the letters/numbers, you will post the sentence in the comments of the challenge blog. Here is the blog hop list:

Melanie   

Gale  (You are here)  
Jessica    
Mieko    
Anna Rita    
Ellenor    
Steffi    

The image I have used is Winnie from Oddball Art Stamps.  And I have a number for you, 0.  This will help to complete the sentence that you need.

Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Island Indigo and DP is digital paper Confetti from Silhouette
Die Cuts - SB Romantic Rectangles; Die-Namites Spring Corner; La La Land Leaf Flourish
Punches - SU Word Window and Modern Label
Flower and Enamel Dots - The Paper Studio

Copic Sketch Markers:
BG07, BG09, E00, E01, E11, E27, E29, E31, E33, E35, E42, E44, R02, R24, RV10, RV11, YG61, YG63, YR20, YR21

Challenges:
Aud Sentiments - #165 - Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Crafty Girls Creations - #26 - Anything Goes
Perfectly Created Chaos - #2 - Show Me Your Papers
Craft Your Passion - #331 - Anything Goes
Marker Pop - #104 - For the Girls
Ooh La La Creations - #214 - Feminine

We are so glad you could join us for this very special Challenge. Thank you for dropping by and good luck everyone.  Your next stop will be Jessica.    

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Cindy and Friend


We have a new challenge today at The Crafty Addicts.  The theme is Anything Goes/Patterned Paper.   We have an awesome sponsor too.

Prize is 3 digis


I have used Cindy and Friend from our sponsor.  Here is a close-up of the image.


Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Soft Suede and DP is The Paper Studio's Affinity
Die Cuts - SU Botanical Builder Framelits
Small Flower - Wild Orchid Crafts
Enamel Dots - The Paper Studio
Burlap - From my stash

Copic Sketch Markers:
B0000, B000, B01, C3, C5, E00, E01, E11, E27, E29, E50, E51, E53, E55, R02, R22, YG23, YG25, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YR02, YR04, YR07

Challenges:
Crafty Boots - Autumn is in the Air
Crafty Cardmakers - #173 - Autumn
Melonheadz Friends - Autumn
613 Avenue Create - #189 - Anything Goes/Colors of Fall
Creative Corner - Autumn
CRAFT - #382 - Autumn/Halloween/Thanksgiving
Digi Choosday - #39 - Anything Goes
Create With TLC - Anything Goes

Thanks for dropping by and have a crafty day.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Sketch Saturday #431


It is Saturday and time for a new challenge at Sketch Saturday.  We have another new sketch for you today by Nikki.


Our sponsor this week is Kenny K Stamps.  The prize is 3 digis from their shop.


I have used this cutie from our sponsor.  This is Santa Baby.  Here is a close-up.


Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Real Red and DP is SU Season of Cheer
Sentiment - SU Petite Pairs set
Die Cuts - SB Label Ten; SU Lots of Labels Framelits
Flowers & Pearls - From my stash
Glitter - Stardust Stickles

Copic Sketch Markers and Pens:
C7, E00, E01, E11, E25, E27, E50, E51, E53, E55, R02, R27, R29
Gold Spica Pen

Challenges:
That's Crafty - Christmas in September
Crafting by Designs - Get Ready for Christmas
A Snowflakes Promise - #29 - Anything Goes/Seasons
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
Paper Creator - #51 - Christmas

Thanks for dropping by and have a crafty day.

Friday, September 16, 2016

Bouquet Witch


I have a new card for you today.  I just love this image.  This is Bouquet Witch by Robin Pushay for Crafts and Me.  I am also using some digital paper from Crafts and Me.  I have used paper from the Floral Fantasy Pack and the Forest Fairy Pack.

Other Card Supplies:
Cardbase - SU Elegant Eggplant 
Sentiment - SU Petite Pairs set
Die Cuts - SB Deckled Rectangle; La La Land Leaf Flourishes; SU Lots of Labels Framelits
Distress Ink - Dusky Concord
Flowers - The Paper Studio

Copic Sketch Markers and Pens:
B95, B97, E00, E01, E11, E35, E37, E39, R02, R22, V05, V06, V15, V17, YG95, YG97, YR04, YR07
Lavender Spica Pen

Challenges:
Creative Fingers - #116 - Anything Goes
 Jo's Scrap Shack - #156 - Anything Goes
Southern Girls - #143 - Magical and Mystical
Sunny Day Crafting - #14 - Anything Goes
Unicorn Challenge - #13 - Happy Birthday
The Cutie Pie Challenge - #103 - Cute + Birthday
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes/Autumn
Crafty Awesomeness - Anything Goes with a Hand Colored Image
Fantasy Crafters - #3 - Anything (Fantasy) Goes

Thank you for stopping by and have a crafty day.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Meribelle Friends


It's time for a new challenge at Creatalicious.  We have a fantastic sponsor this fortnight.




Prize  -  £6.75 / US $10 digi voucher

Our theme this time is Anything Goes with the Optional Pick a Tune inspired by a Song.  I have used Meribelle Friends and was inspired by the song Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid.

Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is Bazzill and DP is Authenique Seafarer
Die Cuts - Momenta Cut & Emboss-Nautical
Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Iced Spruce, Scattered Straw, Broken China, Tumbled Glass
Turquiose Mesh - From my stash
Glitter - Icicle Stickles

Copic Sketch Markers:
BG01, C1, C3, E00, E01, E11, G14, R02, RV25, RV29, V05, V06, YR12, YR14, YR31

Challenges:
Crafty Gals Corner - #89 - Freestyle
Fab n Funky - #318 - Inspired by Nature
Inspiration Destination - #103 - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - #172 - Layer It Up
The Corrosive Challenge - #9 - Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends - #27 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft - #36 - Anything Goes
Crafting With an Attitude - #19 - Anything Goes
Let's Craft and Create - #117 - Spots or Stripes

I hope you join us at Creatalicious and thanks you for dropping by.

Bubbles Autumn


We have a new challenge today at The Crafter's Cafe.  The theme is to Use Buttons.  And, we have 3 awesome sponsors.

Prize is 3 images


Prize is 3 images


Prize is 5 images

Creative Bug

I have used an image from Lacy Sunshine Stamps.  This is Bubbles Autumn.

Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Island Indigo and DP is The Paper Studio Affinity
Die Cut - SB Square
Buttons and Twine - From my stash

Copic Sketch Markers:
B21, B23, BG07, E00, E01, E11, E30, E31, E33, E35, G14, G17, R02, Y23, Y26, YG23, YG25, YG91, YG93, YR02, YR07, YR15

Challenges:
Creative Moments - #102 - Anything Goes/Twist-Autumn Colours
Make My Monday - #30 - Autumn (Fall) Colours
Melonheadz Friends - Handcolored Image
613 Avenue Create - #189 - Anything Goes/Optional The Colors of Fall
Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - #208 - Fall Colors
Pink and Main - #13 - Autumn
Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Thanks everyone for dropping by and have a crafty day.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Salon Dieirdery


It's time for a new challenge at The Crafty Addicts.  Our theme this week is Anything Goes/Funny.  And we have a great sponsor too.

Prize is 2 digis

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I have used Salon Deirdery from our sponsor for my card.  I just love that she is taking a spa day with the dog.  Too cute!

Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Cherry Cobbler and DP is from my stash
Die Cut - La La Land Leaf Flourish
Punches - SU Circles
Ribbon - SU
Flowers - From my stash

Copic Sketch Markers:
B0000, B000, C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E01, E11, E31, E33, E43, E49, R02, R29, R39, W1, W3, Y35, Y38, YG91, YG95

Challenges:
Sunny Day Crafting - #14 - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - #329 - Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - #85 - Use 2 or More Flowers
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #41 - Anything Goes

Thank you everyone for stopping by and have a crafty day.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Sketch Saturday #429


It is time for another Sketch Saturday Challenge.  We have a great sketch for you this week by Cathy.


We have a fantastic sponsor also. 
Prize is $25 Gift Certificate



Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Old Olive and DP is by Bo-Bunny
Stamps - Image is Penelope Poppy by Conie Fong and Sentiment is from SU Petite Pairs
Die Cut - MB Prim Poppy

Here is a close-up of my image.


Copic Sketch Markers used:
BG01, E00, E01, E11, E30, E31, E33, R02, R22, Y32, Y35, Y38, YG06, YG13, YG91, YG93, YG95, YR04

Challenges:
Brown Sugar - #215 - Anything Goes
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - #21 - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - #208 - Fall Colors
Simply Create Too - #117 - Fall Colors
Craft Rocket Challenges - #23 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Creations - #25 - Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner - #88 - Let's Hear It For The Girls
Fab n Funky - #317 - Fall Colours
Conie Fong Challenge - Polka Dots and Stripes

Come and join us this week at Sketch Saturday and show us your card based on the sketch.  Thanks for dropping by and have a crafty day.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Back to School


It is Back to School time and that is the theme of our new challenge at Crafty Calendar.  We have a great sponsor for you too.  I have used this cutie Katie Reading from our sponsor.



Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Island Indigo and DP is MME Lime Twist
Sentiment - Digital Delights School Sentiment set
Die Cut - SB Square and Scallop Square
Punches - SU Scallop Border, 1" Square and Postage Stamp punches

Copic Markers Used:
BG05, BG07, C3, E00, E01, E11, E30, E35, E37, E43, E44, R02, R29, W1, W3, Y15, Y17, YG23, YR12, YR14, YR21, YR23, YR31

Challenges:
Alphabet Challenge - N for Numbers
Brown Sugar - #214 - Back to School
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - #21 - Anything Goes
Kitty Bee Designs - #79 - School
Aud Sentiments - #165 - Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Crafty Creations - #323 - Use a Number
Make My Monday - #29 - Back to School
Craft Rocket Challenges - #23 - Anything Goes

Thanks for dropping by and have a crafty day.


Thursday, September 1, 2016

Izzie Cutie Pie


It's time for a new challenge at The Crafter's Cafe.  Our theme is Use 2 Patterned Paper.  And we have 2 great sponsors.

Prize is 3 images


Prize is a $12 Voucher


I have used this adorable image from Di's Digis.  This is Izzie Cutie Pie.

Card Recipe/Supplies:
Cardstock - Cardbase is SU Pumpkin Pie and DP is by Teresa Collins for Fabrications
Die Cuts - SB Circle and Large Scallop Circle
Ribbon - SU in Tangelo Twist
Flowers - Basic Grey Bloomers Sweet Threads
Enamel Dots - The Paper Studio

Copic Sketch Markers:
BG11, BG13, C1, C3, E00, E01, E11, E30, E31, E33, E35, E42, E43, R01, R02, W3, W5, YG23, YG25, YR04, YR07, YR21, YR23

Challenges:
Crafty Gals Corner - #87 - Anything Goes
Fab n Funky - #316 - Anything Goes
The Sisterhood of Crafter's - Pretty, Pretty Ribbons
The Cutie Pie Challenge - #102 - Work, Rest or Play

Thank for dropping by and have a crafty day.