Penny Black Saturday Challenge OCT '26

 Hey there Crafty Friends! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge up on the blog. 

Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'Use Bright Colours'.

I used the gorgeous floral bouquet from

Penny Black Perch Stamp Set

I used Baohong Watercolour Paper and Altenew Watercolour Paints To colour the image.

I mounted the diecut bouquet on Black Card to make the colours pop and added a white splatter and stamped sentiment. 

You can see more inspiration from the rest of the Design Team at our blog. 

I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE JUN'26 Reminder

 It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so it's time to remind you about  Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  This month our theme is 'ANYTHING GOES' or Optional: 'USE PATTERNED PAPER'.

The postage stamp and Bunny were stamped on to patterned paper and fussy cut. I added some more colour to the Bunny with Prismacolor Pencils.

You can see more inspiration from our talented Design Team at our blog. 

I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

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Penny Black Saturday Challenge JUN '26

 Hey there Crafty Friends! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge up on the blog. 

Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'USE PATTERNED PAPER'.

I love patterned paper with co-ordinating colours and pretty patterns and I thought this elegant Tulip would look perfect in Monochrome pink.

Die: PB Tulip

EF: Altenew

PP: Craft Consortium (I think)

You can see more inspiration from .....and the rest of the Design Team at our blog. 

I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE REMINDER MAY '26

   It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so it's time to remind you about  Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  This month our theme is 'ANYTHING GOES' or Optional: 'OUR FAVOURITE PB STAMP'.

Penny Black 'GENTLE WHISPER' is another of my all time PB favourites. This time I stamped with Karin Markers applied to stamp and blended with water on the page. 

You can see more inspiration from  Bonnie our talented GD and the rest of the Design Team at our blog. 

I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-

Floral/Free (gold)/Cream 

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Penny Black Saturday Challenge May '26

 Hey there Crafty Friends! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge up on the blog. 

Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'YOUR FAVOURITE PB STAMP'

So difficult to choose a fave, but this stamp is one of my earliest PB purchases and I still love it's versatiliy. 

This time I made a Vintage Style card.

Stamp: Penny Black Botanical Notes and PB Sprinkle and Smiles

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

 You can see more inspiration from our wonderful Guest Designer Bonnie and the rest of the DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE MARCH'26 Reminder

  It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so it's time to remind you about  Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  This month our theme is 'ANYTHING GOES' or Optional: 4 Legged Friends.

Once again I used a stamp from Penny Black Puptastic Stamp set. I really love the look on this dog's face! 

You can see more inspiration from our talented Design Team at our blog. 

I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

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PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE REMINDER FEB '26

  It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so we have more inspiration for you at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  It's also my last DT post for the year. 

The challenge this month is...

'Anything Goes'
or

'ROMANCE'

I stamped the bird on branch and water-coloured with Karin Markers and Altenew Metallic paint. 

The pretty border was stamped with Delicata Gold Ink on the base card.

Stamps: Penny Black Feathered Friend, Dainty Daisies

You can see more inspiration from our wonderful  Guest Designer,  Stephanie and some of our DT at the PBSC blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

Penny Black Saturday Challenge Jan'26

  Hey there! Welcome to the first Penny Black Saturday Challenge for 2026. 

Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'SOMETHING NEW'.

I used another new to me stamp ...

The flower was coloured with Prismacolor Pencils. 

Stamps: Penny Black Sending Blooms, PB Dreams Blossom

Die: PB Frame It

You can see more inspiration from our wonderful  Design Team at the PBSC blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

Wishing you and your families a Magical Holiday Season and Happy New Year!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE REMINDER Dec'25

 It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so we have more inspiration for you at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  It's also my last DT post for the year. 

The challenge this month is...

'Anything Goes'
or

Snowman/Snow'

I stamped Penny Black Scarlet Majesty with Antique Linen and then coloured with Prismacolor Pencils. Some texture was then added with a Sampin Up EF. The sentiment is an oldie from PB. 

You can see more inspiration from our wonderful  Guest Designer,  Cindy and some of our DT at the PBSC blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

Wishing you and your families a Magical Holiday Season and Happy New Year!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE Dec '25

  Hey there Crafty Friends! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge up on the blog. 

Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'SNOW/SNOWMAN'

I have used 2 new Penny Black purchases on this card. The Embossing Folder is called Encircled and had been on my wishlist for quite a while. The stamp set is called Frosty Feathers.

The image was coloured Prismacolor Pencils. I lightly inked the embossed background with Altenew Ink. 

You can see  more inspiration from our talented Guest Designer, Cindy and the rest of the DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE REMINDER NOV '25

 It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so we have more inspiration for you at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  The challenge this month is...

'Anything Goes'
or

the optional twist 'MUSIC'

I cut a window with PB Waves die and embossed the background with PB Music Embossing Folder. 

The stamp is an old favourite - Penny Black Tulip Bouquet. The butterfly is also from PB. The image was coloured with Karin Markers. 

You can see more inspiration from our wonderful  DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE Oct '25

 Hey there Crafty Friends! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge up on the blog. 

Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'Too Cute to Spook'.

I only owned one Halloween stamp, so this year I purchased another cute set. Now I have more options. I combined it with a non Halloween stamp to create a Spooky scene. 

Stamps: Penny Black Goofy Ghoul, Restful and Witching You

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

You can see  more inspiration from our talented DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-

DOUBLE D CHALLENGE

Trick or Treat Smell My Feet!

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PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE AUG'25

  Hey there Crafty Friends! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge up on the blog. 

Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'EMBOSSING'.

I've used an old background from my unfinished stash. The tree was stamped with black and clear embossed. I then stamped Penny Black Confident and fussy cut the birds to place on my background. 

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

 We have Jules from Always with a Heart, joining us this month as Guest Designer. You can Jules gorgeous card and more inspiration from our talented DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

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PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE JUL'25 Reminder

 It's the 3rd Saturday of the month, so it's time to remind you about  Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  This month our theme is 'ANYTHING GOES' or Optional: 'On or In the Water'.

I'm going wit Anything Goes...

I used Karin Markers and blended with water on the stamp.

Stamp: penny Black Spring Blossom Cling

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

 You can see more inspiration from our talented DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

                               Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)