Seize the Birthday - #299 Add a Heart to your card

Hi there Crafty Friends! Happy Valentines Day ❤️❤️❤️ 

It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.

JoAnn is our host for this challenge and she wants us to 'Add a Heart'  for the topping this week. If you are not in to our "toppings" option, you can just make a birthday card.

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to use this gorgeous die from Penny Black to add a splatter of hearts to my card and then pair it with my fave Hedgie stamp, also from PB. 

The sentiment die is Pink Fresh Studio and the trim was made with a die from The Greetery. 

We have the lovely Julia from Create with Me, joining us as our Surprise Guest.

You can see Julia's card and more from Amanda our continuing Surprise Guest and our own talented team at  Seize the Birthday Challenge blog.

I hope you'll find time to join us. Remember, the topping is optional, so if you prefer Anything Goes, that's fine,  so long as it's birthday themed. 

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

                                                                

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE Reminder FEB'23

 It's the thirdSaturday of the month, so I'm here to remind you about this month's  Penny Black Saturday Challenge! 

Our theme is always Anything Goes or if you prefer the optional twist is 'HEARTS &/or FLOWERS'.

I couldn't resist having a super cute Hedgie with a tiny flower and scattered hearts on my card!  A very quick and easy card! 

Stamp: Penny Black 'Lovable',

Dies: Penny Black Heart Day, PB Rectangle

The prize for this challenge is as always, provided by our generous sponsor

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 Guest Designer, Anita and our talented  DT at our blog. I hope you are inspired and 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 DEC'22

 Hi there. This year seems to have really flown and I can't believe it's December! It's also the first Saturday of the month, which means it's time for a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  This month our theme is 'ANYTHING GOES' or Optional: 'CHRISTMAS'.

I coloured the image with Prismacolor Pencils and added some detail with Altenew Metallic Gold Watercolour paint.  I stamped the sentiment with Delicata Gold Ink. 

Stamps: Penny Black (an old wood mount with the label missing so I can't remember the name), 

Penny Black Banner Sentiments

Die: PB: Stitched Nested Frames

The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor

Prize - $20 voucher!

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:)

                                                                

52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN (AUG '22 COLOUR)

 It's time for the Colour Challenge at 52 CCT.  Valerie is our host and has chosen a really pretty non-traditional colour combo.  Hope you have fun with it.

I new I wanted to do an ombre type wash as soon as I saw these colours. The Xmas tree stamp was a gift from a friend who was de-stashing. 

Stamp: Wild Rose Studio Christmas tree, Penny Black Sentiment

Die: Penny Black Antique Frame

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with these colours and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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

ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

P for Pink

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

CAS Mix Up (Aug '22)

  Hello there.  It's time for a new CAS Mix Up Challenge!

This month is a Mixed Media themed challenge. Nancy is our host and the prompt is 'Emboss Resist'. 

There are some links to video tutorials on the CAS MIX UP blog and an explanation from Nancy as to what she would like to see.

 Please remember to keep your card designs Clean and Simple, include stamping and one other Mixed Media element.

I stamped the rose several times on white card-stock and embossed with Pearl Embossing Powder. 

Then i smooshed the card on a mix of Distress Inks and Nuvo Shimmer Powder. I added a bit more powder and used a brush to blend a little. This is one of my fave Nuvo colour combos. 

You can see more from our fabulous Guest Designer  Brenda from Inked to Inspire and the rest of DT at the CAS Mix Up blog and I hope you'll join us in the challenge. 

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

                                            

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE MAY '22

  Well hello there! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new challenge at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This month our theme is 'ANYTHING GOES' or Optional: 'NATURE'.

I created a garden scene using some fun dies - PB Ladder and Hanging Planters. 

I created the brick background with an Embossing Folder and swiped some Antique Linen Distress Ink over the raised section to give a rustic look. I coloured the plant dies with Zig Markers and used patterned paper for the ladder and grass.

I hope you have some time this weekend to enjoy Nature! 

The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor

Prize - $20 voucher!

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 Guest Designer, Loll from Stamping with Loll 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:)

Favourite Flower

Hi there! I have nearly completed all my DT cards for this year so I was able to make some cards for my fave challenges this week 😍.

Every year I look forward to our Bearded Irises flowering in our garden and the photo inspiration at Altenew made me think of them. We've got a few months before Spring in Australia, but I can always add an Iris to my cards! 

I used both Karin and Zig Markers for the flower and Distress Oxide for the stencilled hearts.

Stamp: Altenew Enchanted Iris

Dies: Penny Black Rectangle, Simon Says Stamp Sentiment

Stencil: MFT Hearts

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

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

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE APR '22

  Well hello there! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new challenge at Penny Black Saturday Challenge. This month our theme is 'ANYTHING GOES' or Optional: 'EASTER'.

I chose Anything Goes...

I used the stunning Penny Black Iris and Frame dies to make this Spring scene.  The flowers were coloured with Altenew Watercolour Paints and I used Karin Markers for the background wash. 

The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor

Prize - $20 voucher!

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 Guest Designer 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 (FEB '22 REMINDER)

   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

'LOVE is in the AIR'

I love these adorable Penny Black bears and I paired them with a Penny Black Heart Frame Die.

You can see more inspiration from Loll, our talented  GDT  and the rest of the team at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor:

Prize - $20 voucher!

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:)

52CCT CHALLENGE (FEB'22 SKETCH)

 Hi Crafty Friends.  Andreja M is our host for February at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge.

The first challenge of the month is always a sketch challenge.  Here Andreja's sketch for this month. I 'm sure you'll like it and hope you join us!

The quality of the photo is not so good, because it's very sunny today and I couldn't get the light right.

I used the beautiful Sleigh die from Penny Black and coloured it with Copic Markers. The background was sponged with Distress Oxide Ink and White Gouache was splattered for the snow. 

The embossing folder is from Ultimate Crafts. 

I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what our fabulous  Design Team have created with this sketch. Looking forward to seeing your cards in the gallery:)

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

Theme: Embossing Folder

ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

'A' is for Anything Goes

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Paper Rose Studio Dies

 I have a few cards to share using Paper Rose Studio Dies. I just received some of their  stamps today, so I look forward to playing with them I always good to support an Australian Company:)

This one is my favourite, because I'm really into Australian Native Florals at the moment. 

I used Daniel Smith watercolour paints to colour the die cut.  The background was sponged with Distress Inks and liberally splattered with water.

Die: Paper Rose Studio Gum Leaves; Penny Black Antique Frame

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I used pretty Kaisercraft Japanese inspired patterned paper and the Inlaid  Die-cutting Technique.

I painted behind the Lotus with Altenew Metallic Paint.

Die: Paper Rose Studio Lotus Bloom

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This time I used the die as a stencil and brushed Distress Ink on the rose. I used dimensional tape behind the die-cut. 

Die: Paper Rose Studio Rose Bloom

I'm sharing at the following challenges:-

(1st card)

Theme: Oriental (2nd card)

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE (OCT REMINDER)

  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
'Colour Inspiration' *

I stamped the very 'Lovely Lilacs' from Penny Black with Karin Markers and blended on the stamp with water. It's the same stamp as I used in this post, but I think has a much different look.

I framed the image with the PB Stitched Loops.

Use at least 2 colours from...

 Black, Orange, Purple, Green, Red, White & Teal

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

The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor:

Prize - $20 voucher!

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:)