December Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

It's the last challenge of the year over at Crafts Galore Encore and this month we are sponsored by Fred She Said Designs.

I have used 'Snow Lady - Light Up Your Holidays' to make a gift tag.  I love to make my own tags for Christmas and this image was perfect. 

Product list:

• Orange and green cardstock
• Eyelet
• Twine
• Platinum Stickles
• X-Cut nesting dies - Circles & Scalloped Circles
• ProMarkers - Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Caramel, Crimson, Ruby, Lipstick, Holly, Lush Green, Black, Cool Grey 1, 2 & 5, Henna, Blue Pearl, Powder Blue, Leaf Green, Cyan, Amber & Arctic Blue

I am entering my tag into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Twelve Days of Christmas
2. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
3. Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - December Anything Goes
4. If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - #83 It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!
5. I ♥ ProMarkers - #348 Autumn/Winter

November Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

It's time for our new challenge at Crafts Galore Encore.  This month we are sponsored by Lemon Shortbread and as always our theme is Anything Goes.

The team had a couple of images to use, so I chose 'Christmas Poinsettia Girl' and made a card using these products:

• Cream card blank
• My Mind's Eye paper from the 'Sleigh Bells Ring' collection
• Green cardstock
• Frame die
• Sakura Gelly Roll - Gold and White
• Anita's outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Dusky Pink, Satin, Rose Pink, Walnut, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Cinnamon, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Cardinal, Ruby, Lipstick, Sunflower, Holly, Lush Green, Mint Green, Apricot, Burgundy, Gold & Mustard

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Your Scrapbook Place - November AG
2. Lemon Shortbread - #53 Anything Goes
3. A Bit More Time To Craft - #55 AG
4. Crafting By Designs - November AG
5. Inspiration Destination - #137 AG

October Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Eep how is it October already?  It's been so cold and dark in the mornings. I know snow will be falling here soon. 

This month at Crafts Galore Encore we are sponsored by the awesome Rick St.Dennis and as always we are Anything Goes.

I love a bit of Steampunk, so I chose 'Steampunk Rose Bug' to use for my card. There are so many images in the shop, I hadn't noticed this one until I saw someone else use it in another challenge. 

Product list:

• Kraft card blank
• Recollections designer paper
• ColorBox MICAMAGIC Antique Gold ink
• Papermania Chronology stamps
• Wow! embossing power, gold
• Whispers embossing pen
• Tonic Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
• Unbranded die
• ProMarkers - Pine, Olive, Forest, Moss, Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby, Shale, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Burnt Orange, Spice, Ginger, Blush, Walnut, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel & Sandstone
• Sakura Gelly Roll, White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. The Ribbon Girl - October Card Challenge
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - October AG
3. Classic Design Team - #17 AG
4. Creatalicious - #124 Anything Goes/Own Background
5. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
6. Sparkle and Glitter RSD - #5 Anything Goes

September Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Well hello there fellow crafters. It's been a long summer, but almost time for the kiddoes to go back to school. 

This month at Crafts Galore Encore we are sponsored by the wonderful Fabrika Fantasy

I am quite into ocean themes and mermaids right now, but as I'm always colouring people and skin I wanted to use something without.  'Sea Necklace' was my perfect choice, and I can combine with mermaids another time!

Product list:

• Kraft card
• Tonic Tim Holtz paper distresser
• Anita's 3D Gloss
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Stormy Sky
• ProMarkers - Burnt Orange, Spice, Ginger, Blush, Coral, Pastel Pink, Dusky Pink, Almond, Antique Pink, Sunkissed Pink, Caramel, Sandstone, Vanilla, Midnight Blue, China Blue, Cobalt, Amber, Sunflower, Tulip, Cinnamon, Satin, Bright Green, Leaf Green, Meadow Green, Warm Grey 1-3, Khaki, Pastel Beige & Moss

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. A Bit More Time To Craft - #51 Anything Goes
2. CCC Digi Creations - #80 No Patterned Papers
3. Crafty Catz - #382 Anything Goes
4. Crafty Gals Corner - #138 Anything Goes
5. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

August Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

A new month, a new challenge and also an anniversary for me at Crafts Galore Encore! It is now one year since I joined the team and I cannot believe how quickly the time has gone. 

Our sponsor this month is Beccy's Place who are offering one set of images to the lucky winner

I have used one of the new images to the store from the 'Candy Shoppe' set.  A retro set of scales with some liquorice allsorts.  I'm not fond of liquorice myself, but they were fun to colour!

Product list:

• Cream cardstock
• Dark brown paper
• Papermania Scrumptious DP
• ProMarkers - Turquoise, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Cool Grey 1-4, Black, Cerise, Fuchsia, Pink Carnation, Sunflower, Canary, Lemon, Warm Grey 1&2, Walnut, Henna, Cinnamon, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin & Amber

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Monday - Food and/or Drink
2. Beccy's Challenges - August Anything Goes
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - August Anything Goes
4. Your Scrapbook Place - August Anything Goes
5. A Perfect Time To Craft - #7 Anything Goes

July Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

It's a great day here today as not only is it a new challenge over at Crafts Galore Encore but it's also Canada Day! 

This time we are sponsored by Oddball Art 

I was given this "Oddie From Canada" image to use, which turned out to be quite fitting.  I have put her on a gift bag.

Product list:

• Brown gift bag
• Canada stickers
• Corner rounding punch
• Red & White tissue paper
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Pastel Beige, Umber, Cinnamon, Tan, Raw Sienna, Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, Denim, Blue Pearl, Powder Blue

I am entering my gift bag into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1726 AG
2. Brown Sugar - #257 AG
3. Colour Crazy Challenge - #26 AG
4. Crafty Awesomeness - July AG

June Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Wow, nearly half the year gone already... time sure does fly when you're crafting! We have a brand new Anything Goes challenge for you over at Crafts Galore Encore and this time we're sponsored by:

I was given this rather dashing Knight Owl to use and thought my wood grain embossing folder was a perfect match as a background for him. 

Product list:

• Kraft card blank
• Papermania cardstock
• Darice embossing folder
• Whispers ink
• Black Prismacolor pencil
• White & Gold Sakura Gelly Roll
• ProMarkers - Gold, Tulip, Cool Grey 1-3, Walnut, Cocoa, Raw Sienna, Blush, Pine, Forest, Apple, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Henna, Cinnamon, Tan, Crimson, Berry, Lipstick, Warm Grey 1-3, Canary, Lemon, Midnight, Denim, Indigo, French Navy & Cobalt

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Creative Fingers - #131 AG
2. Glitter 'n' Sparkle - #241 AG
3. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
4. Crafty Creations - #342 AG
5. Crafting By Designs - June AG

May Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

We thought spring had finally come, then got more snow at Easter. Luckily it's back to warmer weather now though and time for a new challenge at Crafts Galore Encore. 
This month we have two sponsors - Star Stampz & Ppinkydolls!

I have the cute 'My Sweet Rose' image from Star Stampz to use and decided to go with an orange and turquoise colour scheme.  I always end up colouring roses pink or red, so wanted to do something different this time. 

Product List:

• White cardstock
• DoCrafts Ribbon & coloured cardstock
• Tim Holtz Core'dinations Distress Collection cardstock
• Gems
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations embossing folder
• ProMarkers - Burnt Orange, Coral, Dusky Pink, Blush, Rose Pink, Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Sandstone, Tan, Black, Pine, Forest, Moss, Bright Green, Pumpkin, Amber, Apricot, Turquoise, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Warm Grey 1-5, Gold, Tulip, Buttercup & Cool Grey 1-3

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Work It Wednesday - April Showers Bring May Flowers
2. Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
3. The Crafter's Cafe - #172 Feminine
4. Allsorts - WK413 Embossing
5. Classic Design Team Open - #14 Anything Goes
6. Crafty Catz - #368 ATG
7. Crafty Creations - #340 Anything Goes
8. Creatalicious - #114 AG/twist For the Girls/Mother's Day

April Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Into April and it's actually starting to feel a bit like spring here in Saskatchewan now, although there is still some snow about. 

So to warm us up let's get onto another challenge at Crafts Galore Encore.

This month we are sponsored by the wonderful A Day For Daisies. I love the sketchy feel of their images. 

The winner's prize is a $12 shop voucher, which will get you at least 3 images. 

I am using 'Pearls In My Hair', as after seeing it on a few cards recently I had to have it! I've made a birthday card for my friend, which I've already given her so I know I'm safe to share it online!

Products I have used to create my card:

• White cardstock & pearls from my stash
• Papermania Ribbon
• English Tea Party papers (I got these free with a magazine, but can't remember which one!)
• Tonic Tim Holtz paper distresser
• Spellbinders Decorative Labels 1 die 
• Sizzix Thinlits Tim Holtz Celebration Script dies
• ProMarkers - Apricot, Saffron, Blush, Satin, Umber, Walnut, Cocoa, Indigo, Midnight, Denim, Antique Pink, Pastel Pink, Sunkissed Pink & Sky Blue
• Wink of Stella Clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open Design Team - #20 AG
2. Simon Says Wednesday - AG
3. Incy Wincy Designs - Happy Birthday
4. Work It Wednesday - March AG Spring
5. Crafty Gals Corner - #116 AG
6. Creative Fingers - #127 AG
7. Double D - Things That Fly
8. Crafty Creations - #338 AG
9. Classic Design Team Open - #13 AG

March Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

A new month and a new challenge at Crafts Galore Encore.  This month we are sponsored by Fabrika Fantasy

I chose the rather hot Fire Fairy and have added a suitable sentiment to go with her. 

Products used to make my card:

• Card blank and Mulberry paper from my stash
• Cardstock from Papermania
• Ranger Stickles in Yellow
• ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Satin, Almond, Cardinal, Ruby, Lipstick, Burnt Orange, Raw Sienna, Gold, Bright Orange, Pumpkin, Gold, Canary, Warm Grey 1, Soft Lime & Lemon

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Brown Sugar - #239 AG
2. Crafting By Designs - March AG
3. Crafty Creations - #336 AG
4. Fabrika Fantasy - #7 For The Girls
5. Glitter 'N' Sparkle - #228 AG
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #52 AG
7. Love To Scrap - #95 AG

February Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Loads of lovely entries for our January Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore. Thank you to all who entered. I'm back today with some inspiration for our February challenge.

This month we are sponsored by the awesome KennyK Stamps.  I am very lucky to now also be on their design team.

As February is the month of love, I decided to use 'Lil Angel & Devil' and make a Valentine's card.  It's been a while since I made a long card, but this image suits that size perfectly. 
Products I have used to make my card:

• Card blank, black card, lace & flowers from my stash
• Sizzix 'Love Set #3' dies
• Papermania 'Red Hot' Capsule Collection papers
• 3D foam pads
• ProMarkers - Warm Grey 1-3, Apricot, Saffron, Blush, Satin, Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby, Black, Cool Grey 5, Raw Sienna, Mustard, Tulip, Antique Pink, Pastel Pink, Cobalt, Sky Blue & Arctic Blue

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. World Wide Open Design Team - #18 AG
2. CCC Digi Creations - #66 Add A Heart
3. Classic Design Team Open - #11 AG
4. Crafty Awesomeness - February AG
5. Crafty Cardmakers - #181 Love, Love, Love
6. Crafty Creations - #334 AG
7. House of Cards - Love/Colours
8. I ♥ ProMarkers - #327 AG
9. Inspiration Destination - #121 AG
10. Pearly Sparkles - #13 Love Is All Around
11. Simon Wednesday - The Color of Love
12. A Perfect Time To Craft Open - #2 AG

Happy New Year & January 2017 Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Well that's it, another year over.  It was rather an odd year, so let's hope 2017 brings brighter and better things to the world. 

Our sponsor at Crafts Galore Encore this month is:

They have given the team some wonderful stamps to play with and I chose 'Fruit Note'.  It comes with a few sentiments to use too and is very versatile. My classes at Kit & Clowder really helped with colouring this one.  I left the card CAS with just a couple of embellishments, as the image really doesn't need a lot.

Products I have used to create my card:

• Kraft card blank from Recollections at Michaels
• Flowers & burlap from my stash
• ProMarkers - Cocoa, Cinnamon, Tan, Satin, Pumpkin, Amber, Apricot, Spice, Peach, Soft Peach, Raw Sienna, Gold, Mustard, Buttercup, Olive, Moss, Pear, Pine, Forest, Apple, Bright Green, Lime Green, Burgundy, Plum & Purple

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Brown Sugar - #231 Anything Goes
2. CRAFT Challenge  - #396 AG
3. Classic Design Team Open - #10 AG
4. Cute Card Thursday - #458 AG
5. Inspiration Destination - #118 AG
6. Pearly Sparkles - #12 With Thanks
7. World Wide Open Design Team - #17 AG
8. A Perfect Time To Craft Open - #1 AG

December Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Well it's our last challenge of 2016 over at Crafts Galore Encore.  I hope you have fun joining in and will continue to support us in 2017.  We have some exciting new sponsors coming up next year and we will be changing to ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES!

Back to the current challenge though.  We are being sponsored by My Besties this time and our theme is Anything Goes.  The winner will receive the 3 images as used by the design team.

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I am using the Gingerbread Bestie as thought she would make a great gift tag. I have used the following products to create my tag:

• Cardstock, twine, eyelet & snowflake confetti from my stash
• Designer Paper from MME 'Sleigh Bells Ring' paper pad
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Ginger, Cardinal, Ruby, Lipstick, Black, Pine, Forest, Apple & Canary
• White Sakura Gelly Roll

I am entering my tag into the following challenges:

1. Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything Christmas/Holiday
2. Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes December
3. Card Mania - #87 Anything Goes
4. My Sheri Crafts - #195 Winter
5. Allsorts Challenge - #391 Anything Christmas

November Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

We've survived the first (early) snowfall, Thanksgiving and Halloween and now it's November and a new challenge at Crafts Galore Encore. This year is going very quickly indeed!

This month we are sponsored by The Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette.

This artist is new to me, so I had fun looking through and choosing an image to use. I wanted to get away from Halloween images as I've done so many lately and strangely I ended up choosing 'Arden' which is the banner image!
I have used the following products to create my card:

• Canson Illustration cardstock
• Papermania cardstock
• Flowers & Berries from my stash
• Sizzix Stampin' Up Embosslits 'Beautiful Wings'
• Darice embossing folder 'Retro Circles'
• Wink of Stella clear
• Sakura Gelly Roll white
• Promarkers - Spice, Coral, Soft Peach, Blush, Mustard, Gold, Raw Sienna, Burnt Orange, French Navy, Aegean, Sky Blue, Tulip, Warm Grey 1-5, Antique Pink, Pastel Pink, Moss, Pear, Olive, Pumpkin, Denim, Midnight, Sunkissed Pink, Cinnamon & Buttercup

 I used a torch on the dress to better show the Wink of Stella glitter effect!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Inspiration Destination - #109 AG
2. Simon Says Wednesday - AG
3. World Wide Open Design Team - #15 AG
4. Creative Fingers - #119 AG
5. Get Creative - #51 AG
6. Crafty Catz - #344 AG w/twist die cuts/punch
7. Crafty Cardmakers - #176 Explosion of Colour
8. Craft Your Passion - #336 AG
9. Crafty Awesomeness - November AG
10. Classic Design Team Open - #08 AG
11. CCC Digi Creations - #60 Happy Anything 

October Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore

Well Autumn is here and it's getting a bit chilly, but it's my favourite month and time for a new challenge at Crafts Galore Encore. 
This month we are sponsored by one of my favourite designers KennyK Stamps

I seem to have been making a lot of Halloween crafts lately and here is another one! Our theme this month is Anything Goes so I have decided on a Trick or Treat jar using 'Trixxie Treat' and 'Vampire Bat'.

Other products I have used to create my jar:

• Spiderweb tulle from Michaels
• Ribbon, twine and black card from my stash
• Promarkers - Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Crimson, Ruby, Gold, Black, Cool Grey 1-5, Aubergine, Purple, Amethyst, Forest, Apple, Cerise, Blossom, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Blush, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Bright Orange, Mango, Peach

I couldn't decide what angle I liked best for the whole jar, so here's a couple more!

I am entering my jar into the following challenges:

1. Craft Your Passion - #331 Anything Goes
2. Crafting By Designs - Favourite Season (Autumn - Halloween)
3. Crafty Creations - #325 Halloween
4. Crafty Gals Corner - #91 Anything Goes
5. Create & Inspire - #52 Anything Goes
6. Deep Ocean - #138 Anything Goes
7. Artistic Inspirations - #164 Anything Goes
8. CCC Digi Creations - #58 Anything Goes
9. My Time To Craft - #330 Anything But A Card