Out With The Old... At The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's the last Paper Shelter Blog Challenge for 2025 which wonderfully coincides with the last day of the year, so Happy New Year to you all!

Our optional theme this time is OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW, so interpret this how you like (it's a great excuse for new stash though, haha).

I have put my Cricut to work after seeing lots of cute desk calendars on Design Space. The Flowers Colouring Book was perfect to use for the monthly images. I was going to use the birth month flowers but there isn't an image for all of them, so I did my own themes.

The colouring books are a fantastic price and great to print at different sizes for use on cards etc.

More information on each month:

January - Page 16

ProMarkers - Raw Sienna, Cocoa, Saddle Brown, Cool Grey 1-3, Pebble Blue, Meadow Green, Leaf Green, Apple, Spice, Apricot, Bright Green, China Blue & Cornflower

Ohuhu Markers - Sky Blue

February - Page 5

ProMarkers - Pale Pink & Blossom

Ohuhu Markers - Dark Emerald, Emerald Green, Prune Juice, Morello Cherry & Amaranth

March - Page 14

ProMarkers - Henna, Chestnut, Deep Mocha, Caramel, Tea Green, Pastel Green, Mint Green, Cool Grey 1-3, Pine, Lush Green, Emerald Green, Ocean Teal, Lime Green, & Buttercup

Ohuhu Markers - Shamrock Green, Emerald Green, Bud Green, Glass Green & Light Gold

April - Page 7

ProMarkers - Forest Green, Amethyst & Lilac

Ohuhu Markers - Porcelain & Greyed Lavender

May - Page 8

ProMarkers - Putty, Satin, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Cocoa, Mustard, Sunflower, Olive Green, Moss, Pear Green, Marsh Green, Antique Pink, Ivory, Primrose, Sunkissed Pink & Pastel Pink

June - Page 29

ProMarkers - Primrose, Chocolate, Soft Lime, Sky Blue, Azure & French Navy

Ohuhu Markers - Edamame, Bud Green, Yellow Green & Pebble Blue

July - Page 11

ProMarkers - Meadow Green, Raw Sienna, Saddle Brown, Lemon, Soft Lime & Canary

Ohuhu Markers - Aged Pine Green, Emerald Green, & Grass Green

August - Page 25

ProMarkers - Forest Green, Leaf Green, Sandstone, Powder Blue, Grass, Mustard, Yellow, Sunflower, Spice, Ginger & Apricot

Ohuhu Markers - Potato Brown, Cedar Brown, Collingwood Grey, Icy Grey, Morello Cherry, Deep Vermillion & Dark Marigold

September - Page 6

ProMarkers - Pear Green, Moss, Burnt Sienna, Gold, Amber, Pumpkin & Burnt Orange

Ohuhu Markers - Salmon Orange & Orange

October - Page 1

ProMarkers - Cool Grey 4+5, Black, Warm Grey 2, 3 + 5, Holly, Pine, Lush Green, Cardinal Red, Ruby, Bright Green, Lime Green, Aubergine & Plum

Ohuhu Markers - Greyed Lavender & Faded Violet

November - Page 32

ProMarkers - Sandstone, Poppy, & Firebrick

Ohuhu Markers - Aged Pine Green

December - Page 18

ProMarkers - Red, Berry Red, Cool Grey 1+2, Forest Green, Grass, Green, Sunflower, Emerald & Poppy

Ohuhu Markers - Banana Cream, Light Gold, Emerald Green, Cedar Brown, Dark Emerald & Black

Our challenges are ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme, but anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Other products used:

• Recollections cardstock
• Posca paint pen - white
• Cricut pens

I am entering my calendar into the following challenges:

1. Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - #36 Anything Floral Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge - #12 ATG
3. Crafter's Cafe - #325 ATG/Use Yellow
4. Crafty Gals Corner - #272 'Tis The Season

Christmas Break Challenge at The Paper Shelter

Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's almost Christmas, so The Paper Shelter Design Team will be taking a short break for some family time over the holidays. We'll be back again on New Year's Eve with a brand new challenge and some news.

It's simply ANYTHING GOES for this challenge, so you don't have to think too hard during this busy time!

I have gone glamourous in gold, using LUNAR DREAMER for a shaped card.

I don't usually make shaped cards, but having a Cricut now makes this much easier.

 

I imagined the character having a fancy photoshoot! She's sitting on a stool and the moon is part of the background.

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Recollections Cardstock
• Cricut Permanent Vinyl
• ProMarkers -Lilac, Prussian, Violet, Warm Grey 1+2, Caramel, Sandstone, Khaki, Pastel Beige, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Gold, Sunflower, Canary, Yellow & Lemon
• OHUHU Markers - Deep Purple, Greyed Lavender, Faded Violet, Porcelain, Storm Grey, Icy Grey & Cotton Candy Blue
• Prismacolor Pencils - White, Tuscan Red, Peach, Goldenrod, Black, Dark Brown & Metallic Silver
• Shuttle Art gel pens
• Shapes and sentiment cut using Cricut

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafter's Cafe - #325 ATG/Use Yellow
2. Crafts Galore Encore - #142 ATG
3. I♥Promarkers -#597 ATG/Purple & Yellow
4. Passion For Markers - #818 Mega Xmas Challenge: Add A Sentiment
5. Classic Design Challenge - #12 ATG
6. Allsorts - #838 ATG/New (new shape card for me)
7. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2550 ATG
8. 613 Avenue Create - December ATG/Sparkle & Shine

15th Birthday Blog Hop at The Paper Shelter

Hello Crafty Peeps,

2025 has flown by and it's somehow already time for our anniversary challenge!

If you've arrived here from Natascha's blog, then you're heading in the right direction!  If not, then you'll want to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again. 

In celebration of The Paper Shelter's 15th Birthday on the 8th of December, we are once again hosting a fun Blog Hop!  This will be a two week challenge, so you have plenty of time to enter. It's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice. You can find details of the main prize at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

The theme for this special challenge is:

CELEBRATIONS

Which gives a wide range of themes for your entry.

I have used Warm Feelings for a layered card, as it's something we all need at this time of year 🤗🤗🤗

I used autumnal colours, as those are definitely warmer than winter colours.

 From here, you will need to pop over to Maria's blog.

Don't forget to leave comments as you hop, as each Design Team member will be choosing one commenter to win a digi of their choice from the store.

Good Luck, and I hope you've enjoyed the hop so far!

Crafty Hugs,

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Scrapbook.com patterned papers - Harvest
• YNS Gumdrops - Woodland
• Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
• Sentiment stamp
• Stitched Banner die
• Woodgrain embossing folder
• ProMarkers - Warm Grey 1, 2, 3 + 5, Black, Cool Grey 5, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Satin, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty & Pebble Blue
• OHUHU Markers - Morello Cherry, Rich Raspberry, Deep Blush, Pink Carnation, Cedar Brown, Potato Brown, Burnt Sienna, Deep Purple & Faded Violet
• Prismacolor Pencils - Nectar, White, Pink, Dark Purple & Violet

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says {Monday} - Use Dies in Die-cember
2. Simon Says {Wednesday} - ATG
3. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2548 ATG
4. Crafts Galore Encore - #142 ATG

Get Well Wishes at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's another week and another new challenge over at The Paper Shelter Blog. This week the optional theme is out first ever sketch! 

I have used page 15 from the Flowers colouring book for my image. This is a great digital book to use for many occasions, or just for printing out the pages to colour!

I used vinyl for my background to give it a shiny look, with it being a fairly CAS design.

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Recollections cardstock
• Cricut permanent vinyl - shimmer and holographic
• Papermania pearls
• Scalloped circle and sentiment created on Cricut
• ProMarkers - Pink Pearl, Deep Mocha, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Pine, Forest Green, Bright Green, Sandstone, Lavender & Blue Pearl
• OHUHU Markers - Porcelain, Dark Marigold, Mustard, Light Gold, Potato Brown, Aged Pine Green, Cedar Brown, Collingwood Grey & Greyed Lavender

A Glowing Christmas at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

We're getting towards the festive time of year, and there's only a few challenges left at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog!

Today in the UK it is Guy Fawkes/ Bonfire Night, so our optional theme this round is LIGHT MY FIRE, which has lots of room for interpretation.

I have used My Little Christmas Light to create a 3D layered "snow" globe (it does have a bit of snow, LOL). 

I found a snow globe shadow box in Cricut Design Space and did lots of slicing and merging to create my own layers. It was a PITA, but I love how it turned out!

I used a mix of traditional and non-traditional Christmas colours for the image and layers.

The curtain sash is a few images together. I squashed the snowflake shape to give it more of a side-view look. It is only ¼ inch wide, so I'm glad it cut out well!

Here you can better see the layers. I used acetate for the windows, and put the little star behind to look like he is saying "Hello" from outside.

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Recollections Cardstock
• Core'dinations Glittersilk cardstock
• Shuttle Art gel pens
• ProMarkers - Lemon, Canary, Sunflower, Gold, Cool Grey 1-3, Chocolate, Pine, Lush Green, Ocean Teal, Green, Cinnamon, Tan & Indigo Blue
• Ohuhu markers - Dark Emerald, Emerald Green, Prune Juice, Morello Cherry, Pink Carnation, Pool Blue, Cotton Candy Blue, Dark Marigold, Mustard, Porcelain, Deep Purple, Black & Deep Blush
• Prismacolor Pencils - Dark Green, Olive Green, True Green, Grass

I am entering my project into the following challenges:

1. The Paper Funday Challenge - #82 ATG/ Merry & Bright
2. Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - #99 ATG
3. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2544 ATG
4. CRAFT Challenge - #767 Christmas

Making a (Halloween) Scene at The Paper Shelter

Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another spooky theme at The Paper Shelter challenge blog. This week brings HALLOWEEN, NOT HALLOWEEN (use a Halloween image, but colour it in non-Halloween colours).

I have created a scene using three images - Halloween, Cute Witch and Halloween Castle Scenes pg8.

   

Usually I would have coloured this scene with grey castle walls, orange pumpkins, and the witch in black and purple. 

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• ProMarkers - Cool Grey 2-4, Chocolate, Saddle Brown, Cinnamon, Caramel. Burnt Sienna, Deep Mocha, Raw Sienna, Sandstone, Cocoa, Chestnut, Umber, Warm Grey 1-5, Holly, Lush Green, Mint Green, Pastel Green, Tea Green, Leaf Green, Grass, Meadow Green, Emerald, Sunflower, Petrol Blue, Marine, Powder Blue, Blue Pearl, Indigo Blue, Coral, Sunkissed Pink & Oatmeal
• Ohuhu markers - WG10, BGY24, E415, YR515. Y216, YR313, R514, RV314, RV311, V416, B115, BV310, B111, RV212, Y111, V13 & V18
• Prismacolor pencils - White, Gold, Cloud Blue, Aquamarine, True Blue, Peacock Blue, Silver, Lilac & Nectar
• Wink of Stella - Clear
• Posca paint pen - White

I am entering my scene into the following challenges:

1. I♥Promarkers - #593 ATG
2. The Paper Funday Challenge - #81 ATG/Cute or Creepy
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #140 ATG
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2542 ATG
5. Two Old Bats - ATG Halloween
6. Festive Friday - 3rd October to 6th November {Chosen theme: HALLOWEEN}
7. Outlawz Challenge - October Linky

Spellbinding at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Spooky Peeps!

It's that time of year again where all the holiday countdowns begin. Are you a fan of Halloween? I definitely am.

This week at The Paper Shelter we have a fun (optional) challenge theme for you - GHOSTLY VELLUM. Add vellum over something on your project to give it a ghostly appearance. 

I used Halloween Spell to decorate a book that I covered with handmade paper.

I didn't take a photo of the side, but I used Mod Podge and gold leaf on the page edges.

The image after colouring.

And with the vellum over for that spooky look.

I coloured the cauldron again over the vellum, and added the sentiment in vinyl to make those elements stand out more.

While I was playing with vinyl, I decided to add some to the book spine too.

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Old book
• Handmade paper
• Vellum
• Cricut permanent vinyl
• Shuttle Art gel pens
• Posca paint pen - White
• ProMarkers - Spice, Bright Orange, Black, Cool Grey 5, Burnt Orange, Ginger, Sunflower, Primrose, Yellow, Lemon, Leaf Green, Lime Green, Prussian, Violet, Burgundy, Poppy & Saddle Brown

I am entering my book into the following challenges:

1. Creative Inspirations - October: Autumn/Something Spooky
2. Crafts Galore Encore - #140 ATG
3. Colorful Options - October
4. Double D Challenge - Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet
5. Two Old Bats - ATG Halloween
6. The Paper Funday Challenge - #81 ATG/Cute or Creepy
7. Simon Says {Wednesday} - Bright & Colourful
8. Festive Friday - 3rd October to 6th November {Chosen theme: HALLOWEEN}
9. Outlawz Challenge - October Linky