~Animal Cuteness and Mid Month Reminder with Sweet Sketch Wedensday 2

 Well hello there and welcome back to my blog!  Thank you for taking a moment to visit and to check out my cards!  I have 2 cards to share with you today that I made for my daughter and her boyfriend as they recently had their birthdays and they are only a day apart.  

 

Both of these cards feature sketch #320 from this months sketches over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.  

 

 this one features this adorable pre-coloured racoon from Di's Digis

 

 

 

 

and this one features these adorable farm animals called Farmyard Funnies from Di's Digis as well! 

 

 

 

We always have two new sketches for you as well as one throwback so be sure you come on over and check them out, we would love to have you play along with us!

 

Happy Crafting!

 

 

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Racoon 

Ally's Angels #103- Anything Goes 

Crafty Animals #102 

Critter Crazy #107

Digi Chooseday CH 2 WK 3

Polkadoodles CH 2 WK 3 

Farmyard Funnies

FarmQuest General Store Challenge #37- Farm and/or Country 

Mirtillamente #52 

Creative Crafters #97 

613 Avenue Create February- AG - Animal Magic 

The Dream Factory #147- AG with Aninals

~Udderly Love and February Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

Hello!  Welcome back an thanks for taking time to visit today!  I am back with  a fun new card for you featuring one of our sketches over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2!  We are in a new month already and as always have 2 fab new sketches to share with you as well as one throwback- so 3 sketches for you to choose from this month.

 

Here is my card featuring a new image from Di's Digis!  It's called Uddery in Love and it's just so cute!  I used the pre coloured version for my card this time and used sketch #321 from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.

 

 It was a fun one and I had these papers that I thought matched perfectly!  I hope you have a chance to play along with us.  Be sure to check out the Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 challenge blog to see all the great makes from my DT peers as well as our fab guest designer and then of course, the 3 sketches available this month. 

 

Happy crafting!

 

 

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges: 

Fab N Funky #630- Love Is All Around 

Little Red Wagon #844- Picturing Love 

Try It On Tuesday- All Loved Up 

The Dream Factory #146- Love Actually 

Mirtillamente February #52- Anything Goes 

 

 

~Merry Little Knome

Challenges are just that right- a challenge!  Our newest challenge over at Di's Digi's is Anything But A Card for Winter Holidays!  So I went with a gift tag I made for Christmas.

 

 

 I used this adorable image called Merry Little Knome and he can be found right here along with all of the other fab releases from Di!  I'll write on the back but thought it would work perfectly for a Christmas tag!

 I sure hope you'll have a chance to  join us for some crafty fun!  You may be the ucky prize winner as well!  

 

Happy Crafting!

 

  

I would like to enter my tag in he following challenges:

Digi Choosday CH 12 WK 3

Mirtillamente #50 December Challenge

Polkadoodles CH 13 WK 3

Creative Inspirations #33-AG

I Spy With My Little Eye- #32- Something Festive For Christmas 

~Mid Challenge Reminder with Di's Digis

Hi everyone!  Thanks for taking the tine to pop over and see my card!  I was away so a bit late getting my post up but my card was on time for our new challenge over at Di's Digis.  I guess it is  more like a mid challenge reminder now, but that works too!   

 

I have used this gorgeous Fairy image and while I don't see this exact one in Di's Etsy store, there are lots of gorgeous fairy images to pick from along with a ton of super fun images for all occasions!  Our challenge is Ribbons and/or Bows and I have made a paper ribbon and bow for my card!

 

 and I tired to take a photo to show the gorgeous shimmer as well.  It's so pretty in real life!

 

 

 

I sure hope you will join us- there is still just under a week left, so hopefully that's lots of time to play along!  We'd love to see your creations featuring ribbons and/or bows.  Remember, that if you do use an image from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop or any CandiBean stamp, you have a chance to win 2 images from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop in addition to the random winner prize. 

 

Happy Crafting!

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Ally's Angels #99 

Classic Design Challenge #10- Autumn Splendor-Oct/Nov 

Girlz Rebel Challenge #45- Mushrooms

 Love to Craft #89-AG

Mirtillamente #49-Nov-AG 

Polkadoodles CH12 WK1-AG 

Digis Choosday CH 11 WK 1-AG

 

~Di's Digis- Button Up

 Goodness does time fly!  I am a bit late but wanted to pop in with my card for our current challenge over at Di's Digi Challenge!  Button Up is what we are looking to see this time around and can't wait to see what you make!

 

I have used this adorable image called Scarecrow Bear for my card this challenge.  It is an older image and I don't see it in the store right now but I thought it paired well with my papers so I wanted to use it:-)

 

 

 

 Be sure to pop on over to the challenge blog to see the rest of the great DT makes as well as enter for your chance to win! Remember, that if you do use an image from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop or any CandiBean stamp, you have a chance to win 2 images from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop in addition to the random winner prize.

 

Happy Crafting!

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Ally's Angels #98- AG 

Crafts Galore Encore- September  

Crafty Animals #98 

Critter Crazy Challenge #102 

Girlz Rebel Challenge #44- AG +Butons 

 

~Di's Digi's- Show Some Sparkle

Hi there!  I hope you're having a great week so far!  It's a holiday here in Canada so I am playing catch up!

 

  Our newest challenge over at Di's Digis is Show Us Your Sparkle.  I have use this adorable pre-coloured image called Racoon Rose.  I paired it with some glittery pink papers although this picture doesn't show it as nice and sparkly as it is in real life.  I also used a glitter pen on the flowers in her hair and hand but again, it doesn't show up as pretty as it is.

 

 

 

I did take a new picture in better light but I am not sure it's any better:-)

 

 I sure hope you will have time to join is this time around.  Please remember a maximum of 3 entries per person and creations must be NEW.  Otherwise, as long as you follow our theme of SHOW SOME SPARKLE - there are no product or image restrictions.  Remember, that if you do use an image from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop or any CandiBean stamp, you have a chance to win 2 images from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop in addition to the random winner prize. 

 

 

Hugs,

 

 

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

 

Polkadoodles CH 10 WK 1

613 Avenue Create- AG-opt Summer Fun

Dragonfly Dreams- August- Lots of Layers

~Snail Tee with Di's Digis

 Well hello there and welcome back to Crafting Creatively!  I'm glad you took the time to pop over today!  I have a new card for you for our Die Cuts and/or Punches challenge over at Di's Digis!

 

  

I have used this super cute image called Snail Tee and it's available coloured as I have used here or black and white for you to colour up how you like.  I had this paper out and thought it fit perfectly so was able to print if off quickly and make my card.  I have used cloud dies, the sentiment is die cut and both square pieces are part of a die set as well.  

 

I hope you will have a chance to not only check out the other fabulous DT creations but to enter in our challenge with us this time around.  Remember, that if you do use an image from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop or any CandiBean stamp, you have a chance to win 2 images from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop in addition to the random winner prize.

 

Hope to see your card!

 

Crafty Hugs,

 

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Cut It Up #336- Add A Sentiment

Craft Rocket #128- Animals

The Paper Funday #79- AG with opt twist- Four Legged Friends 

AAA Birthday: Game #76-Sports 

~Christmas in July with Di's Digis

Hi crafty friends!  Thanks for popping in!  I love Christmas in July challenges and that is what we have for you over at Di's Digis this time around! 

 

I have used this super cute image that I think was a freebie but wanted to colour it up for this challenge. It's such a cute one:-)

 

  

I  paired it with some older Christmas papers and although it's hard to tell in the photo, they are glitter embossed in areas!

 

Be sure to head on over to the challenge blog to see the rest of the great makes from my teammates and enter for your challenge to win!   You can enter up to 3 times and if you do use an image from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop or any CandiBean stamp, you have a chance to win 2 images from Di's Digi Stamps Etsy shop in addition to the random winner prize!

 

Have fun crafty friends!

  

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges: 

52 Christmas Card Throwdown July- Critters

Craft Rocket #127- Christmas in July

Unicorn Challenge #111- Christmas in July

Crafty Animals #96 

Hearts Quest #7 opt Christmas In July

Merry Little Christmas Challenge #63- AG  

Polkadoodles Ch 8 Wk 3- AG  

Digi Choosday- CH 7 WK 3- AG  

 

 

 

~Jingle All The Way

 Hi everyone and thanks for taking the time to pop in and check my card out!  I have made this one for our latest Di's Digi challenge- Use Your Stash.

 

 

As far as stash items go- I have had the image called Carol Crew printed since last year and the same with the foil sentiment- it was the only one left on the sheet that I did so thought I would use it up.  These papers are so old too but worked well with my image.  

 

I hope that you will be able to join us for our challenge, it's open for 2 weeks, so there's lots of time left.  Be sure to check out the challenge blog to see the rest of the fab creations made by my teammates.   

 

Crafty hugs,

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

 

Neglected Stuff Challenge- July

613 Avenue Creates- July- AG with opt twist- Any Holiday 

Girlz Creative Christmas-AG Christmas 

Digi Chooseday- CH 7 WK 1- AG 

Polkadoodles- CH 8 WK 1- AG 

Gem of a Craft CH 8 WK 1- AG 

 

 

~SSW2 July

 It's the first Wednesday of the month so that means it's time for some fab new sketches over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2!  

 

Anne from North England is our lovely hostess this month!  Kathie as always has 2 fab sketches for you this month as well as a throwback, so that means we have 3 super sketches you can choose from this month.  Nan is our lovely Guest Designer this month as well.

 

I am sharing sketch #306 with you today and will be back with sketch #307 on the 16th :-)

 

I am in need of a couple of birthday cards for my nephews so I went the boy route for my cards this month!  I have used an old image from Dis Digi's called MP3 Mike.  Although it's a retired image, Di has several other cute images suitable for boy cards, so be sure to check them out!

 

I hope you will check out the challenge blog to see the makes from my team mates as well as our guest designer.  You are free to use one, two or all three sketches and we sure hope you do!

 

 Happy Crafting!

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

A Perfect Time To Craft #7- Anything Goes

Ally's Angels #95- Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #137- Anything Goes 

Crafter's Cafe Challenge #320-Anything Goes

Digi Choosday- CH 7 WK 1- Anything Goes 

Dream Valley Challenge #340- Anything Goes

~Sweet Baby

I'm just squeaking in here to share my card for the current Di's Digi Challenge.  Our challenge this time around is to Use Something New.  For my card, I have used a new digi, new die cut sentiment and new glitter gems from SU! 

 

 I sure hope yu will have a chance to check out the DT creations and then enter for your chance to play along.  There is still 2 more days to enter!

 

Hugs,

 

~May with Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

 Well hello there and welcome back!  It's time for some new sketches over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and I have one to share with you.  This is sketch 303 and I have used an image from Di's Digis called Butterfly Barrow.

We always have 2 sketches as well as a throwback so be sure to pop on over to the challenge blog to see the other sketches available as well as fab DT inspiration from my teammates.

 

I'll be back again with a mid challenge reminder and to share my take on sketch #302! 

I hope you can join us, there's lots of time a sketches to pick from!

 

Crafty Hugs,

 

 

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

A Perfect Time To Craft #5-2025- AG

Ally's Angels #93-AG

Digi Chooseday CH 5 Wk 1- AG

Gem of a Challenge CH 5 WK 2- AG

Love those Pretty Papers- AG with Pretty Patterned Paper

Mirtillamente #43-May 2025-AG

 

 

 

~All About Animals with Di's Digis

 It's tine for a new challenge over at Di's Digis!  This time around we are asking to see your creations featuring animals for our All About Animals challenge.

I have used an image called Plant Pot Fun and it is a colored image as I have had a terrible head/sinus cold all week and it mad life just a tad easier.  It's an older image so I don't see it in her Etsy store but there are so many others to choose from if you don't have any, you'll have no problem finding something that suits you.  

 

Be sure to check out the challenge blog to see all the other DT makes to see all the animal fun featuring Di's Digis images!  Can't wait to see your creations!

 

 

Crafty Hugs,

 

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Creative Inspiration #24- Anything Goes 

~Have a Heart with Di's Digi's

 Well hello there!  Welcome back and I am glad you are here!  I have a new card to share with you for our current Have a Heart challenge that is happening over at the Di's Digi Challenge blog.

 

I have used this fun image from Di's Etsy shop called Posting Hedgehog.  I have paired it with some papers I already had out on my counter, a coordinating die cut sentiment from the paper pack and a heart die from Taylored Expressions as well!

 

The challenge is open for 2 weeks so there is still lots of time to play along with us and I sure hope to see your creation!  Di is having a 50% off sale right now in her Etsy shop so pop on over and see all the goodness she has to offer,  I am certain you'll find something.

 

Crafty Hugs,

 

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Festive Friday #FF0177-Valentine's (include 3 items from inspo list- pink, red, square card, hearts, love sentiment, cute animals)

The Paper Players #PP723-Love is In the Air

613 Avenue Create- February 2025- Anything Goes with a twist-Love

Tic Tac Toe #263- Hearts/Designer Paper/Love Sentiment

~Winter Wonderland with Di's Digis

Time for anew challenge over at Di's Digis and I hope you'll play along!  Our challenge this time around is Winter Wonderland.  Di has such a wonderful selection of digis for all year long but I love her winter/Christmas ones!

I have used this adorable image called Three Chilly Penguins and it's available in both black and white like the one i have used or a coloured versions as well.  I added some liquid applique for the fluffy parts of their toques:-)

I sure hope you will have a chance to check out the rest of the DT makes and then join in as well!  It's open until January 31!

Hugs,

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Digi Choosday Challenge 1 Week 1-Anything Goes

Elliebelle's Crafty Wednesday January Challenge- Anything Goes 

The Paper Shelter #621- Winter Blues 

The Dream Factory #135- Surf's Up

~January 2025 Sketches with Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

 Hi crafty friends!  I hope 2025 has started well for you all!  I am back to share my Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 cards for January.  Sketches are my favorite challenge and I hope you will play along with us.

We have 2 new sketches and a retro one as well so you are free to use 1, 2 or all 3 sketches when you join us.

My first card is for sketch #294 and featuring a pre coloured image from Di's Digis called Wendys Lilies.

and for my second card for sketch #295, I have used this adorable image from Di's Digi's again called Daisy Highland Cow. 

So, our challenge is open until til February 4th so there is still lots of time for you to join us and I sure hope you do!

Crafty Hugs,

~Hand Coloured Image Challenge with Di's Digis

 Well hello there and welcome to 2025! I am so happy to have you here!  I am back with our first challenge over at Di's Digis Challenge for 2025!  

This time around (our challenges run every 2 weeks) our challenge is to feature a hand coloured image on your card.  I have used this cutie that was an exclusive freebie from Di and Kit & Clowder.

I hope you'll take a moment and check out the rest of the design teams makes and then enter your card to play along with us!

 
Crafty Hugs!

~Winter Holidays

 It's crazy how time flies but welcome back and let's get into a new challenge over at Di's Digis!  This time around we are asking to see your Winter Holiday creations! 

I have used this adorable lil guy that was an Kit & Clowder advent calendar treat from 2022:-)  but you can check out all of Di's amazing images right here in her Etsy store! I paired it with some older papers I had out already and liquid applique for the hat, mittens and boot fluff!

I hope you will join us for this super fun challenge that is open until January 4th!

Happy Holidays!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

 613 Avenue Create December Anything Goes w/optional twist:Winter Holidays

Crafty Calendar Challenge December

Love Those Pretty Papers December Challenge

Gem of A Craft Challenge WK 24 Anything Goes

Mirtillamente Challenge #38 December

Digi Choosday Wk 49

The Sisterhood of Crafters Dec 11 Christmas

~Christmas Owls- Di's Digi's-Use a Digi

Time for a new challenge over that Di's Digis!  This week we are asking you to Use A Digi on your creations, so that's an easy one.  Di has a ton of fun images available in her Etsy store right here.  I have use Christmas Owls for my image and paired it with some fun papers and my favorite addition for this time of year-liquid applique on the Santa hats.

 

 

 

I sure hope you'll play along with us, the challenge is open for 2 weeks:-)

Crafty Hugs,

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T Challenge #741-Christmas

Craft Rocket Challenge #120- Christmas and/or Winter 

Crafty Catz #683- Anything Goes with Option- Ribbon or Twine

I Spy With My Little Eye #21- Something for Christmas

Unicorn Challenge #104- Christmas and/or Winter

Thankful or Happy Harvest- Di's Digis

Time for a new challenge over at Di's Digi Challenge.  This time around we are asking to see your Thankful or Happy Harvest creations and I think mine would work both both!

I have used this super adorable image called Hedgy's Autumn Picnic in the colored version but the B&W version is available right here.

We would love you to check out Di's Digi Stamps on Etsy

Di's Facebook Group

as well as Instagram!

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations for this fun challenge and I hope you join us!

Crafty Hugs,

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Aloha Friday #16- Thanks

Creative Fingers #288- Anything Goes

Creative Inspiration Challenge #20- Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters October 23- Fall/Leaves