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

13th Birthday Blog Hop at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 13th Birthday on the 8th of December!  This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

The theme for this special challenge is:

CELEBRATIONS

If you've arrived here from Natascha, 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, because you don't want to miss out on this one.  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, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

I have created a birthday card using 'Let's Get Loud'. With that name, I thought I would use some loud colours for the image and embellishments. 

I made a bokeh background and added white highlights to make the image really pop.

Of course you can't have a celebration without balloons and sparkle!

Products used:

• Card blank
• Papermania patterned paper
• Sentiment die
• Twine
• Posca paint pen - White
• Balloon dies
• Music notes die (cut from a birthday sentiment)
• ProMarkers - Cool Grey 5, Magenta, Carmine, Cerise, Black, Cool Grey 4, Cool Aqua, French Navy, Azure, Cobalt Blue, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Aubergine, Plum, Amethyst, Lavender, Canary & Lemon
• Prismacolor Pencils - White, Black, Metallic Silver & Process Red
• Wink of Stella - Clear

From here, you will need to hop on over to Patsy.  Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in store!

Good Luck and I Hope you've enjoyed the Hop so far!

{Crafty Hugs}

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Paper Funday Challenge - The 60th Challenge / 5th Birthday Bash!
2. Your Scrapbook Place - December Challenge
3. Cut It Up Challenge - #292 Use More Than One Die
4. Crafts Galore Encore - #118 ATG
5. Simon Says {Wednesday} - Use Craft Dies
6. Snippets Playground Challenge - #468 ATG (snippets used for balloon and musical note dies)

12th Birthday Blog Hop at The Paper Shelter

Good Morning Crafty Peeps!

Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 12th Birthday on the 8th of December!  This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

The theme for this special challenge is:

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

I have made a layered birthday card using 'Kittens In The Snow'

So often snowy images get used only for Christmas cards, so I thought it would be good to use one for something different.

Products used:

• Card blank
• Coloured cardstock
• Snowflake corner die-cuts
• Oval die
• Stickles - Glisten
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• ProMarkers - Cloud Blue, Sky Blue, Satin, Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Black, Cool Grey 5, Cool Grey 1-3, Coral, Indigo Blue, Royal Blue, True Blue, Azure, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Warm Grey 1-3, Holly & Lush Green
• Prismacolor Pencils - Pink, White & Dark Green

If you've arrived here from Natascha, 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, because you don't want to miss out on this one.  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, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

From here, you will need to hop on over to Patsy.  Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in store!

Good Luck!  Hope you've enjoyed the Hop so far!

{Crafty Hugs}

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Cut It Up - #266 Winter
2. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #536 ATG
3. Passion For Markers - WK670 Use Die Cuts
4. Crafter's Café - #291 Use Dies and/or Punches
5. Crafts Galore Encore - #106 ATG

11th Birthday Blog Hop at The Paper Shelter

 Good Morning lovely crafters!

Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 11th Birthday on the 8th of December!  This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

The theme for this special challenge is:

CELEBRATIONS

I have used 'Vintage Tea Cups' for a shabby chic layered birthday card.

If you've arrived here from Natascha, 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, because you don't want to miss out on this one.  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, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

From here, you will need to hop on over to Patsy. Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in store!

Good Luck!  Hope you've enjoyed the Hop so far!

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Paper and elements from Basic Grey Mint Julep collection
• Lace
• ProMarkers - Umber, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Pastel Beige, Champagne, Ivory & Warm Grey 1

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafts Galore Encore - #94 ATG
2. The Corrosive Challenge - #11 ATG
3. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #510 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #220 ATG
5. Colour Crazy - WK47 ATG
6. Allsorts Challenge - WK652 Hand Stamped/Digital Image