Fairy Garden Thoughts at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

Time is just flying by this year (and it seems every year since Covid, honestly. I'm still not sure where 2023 went!).

It's time for another challenge over at The Paper Shelter and this week our optional theme is ENJOY THE OUTDOORS, so hopefully you've had nice enough weather to do that. We've had lots of rain and wind lately, but it's finally getting nicer.

I have used Page 14 from the Fairytale Ladies colouring book to make an easel card. This fairy is enjoying some relaxation time among the garden flowers.

The easel part sits back further than I would normally do, to account for the sentiment.

I like to go over the wings with white pen to give them a more transparent look.

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

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:

• Cardstock
• Patterned paper "Romantic Garden"
• Sumflying Craft - Birds on a Wire die
• Woodware Crafts corner punch
• Papermania gems
• Pandahall flower dies
• Stickles - Yellow
• Neburora flat back pearls
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• Wink of Stella - Clear
• ProMarkers -

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says {Wednesday} - ATG
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2521 ATG
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #135 ATG
4. The Paper Funday Challenge - #76 ATG

Hello Hugs at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for a new challenge over at The Paper Shelter, and this week our optional theme is PASTEL COLOURS.

I have used Urban Spring Girl for an easel card.

I made the base card first, then used complimentary colours for the image.

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

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:

• Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Champagne, Olive Green, Pear Green, Ginger, Apricot, Gold, Sunflower, Tulip Yellow, Mustard, Pastel Yellow, Peach, Soft Peach, Blush, Almond & Pale Pink
• Prismacolor pencils - White, Olive Green, Apple Green, Pumpkin Orange & Nectar
• Cardstock
• Lace
• Stampin' Up embellishments - Flower Centre, Epoxy Hearts & Faceted Gems
• Recollections paper flowers
• Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
• Clearly Besotted Chitter Chatter - speech bubble stamps & dies

• Avery Elle - Sentimental - Clear Stamp Set

Living It Up at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I'm back with some more inspiration for The Paper Shelter. This week our theme is Food & Drink, so get out those delicious images and have fun with yummy embellishments!

I have used '3D Movie' for an easel card.

I merged the uncoloured image with the coloured background using Photoshop, as this isn't an easy image to fussy-cut.

My bestie made me a popcorn embellishment from Fimo clay, as neither of us had anything suitable to use!

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

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

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• Gems
• Film Strip diecut
• Fimo embellishment
• Anita's 3D Gloss
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Baby Pink, Ivory, Cocoa, Saddle Brown, Sandstone, Black, Cool Grey 5, Cardinal Red, Red, French Navy, Azure, Deep Mocha, Burnt Sienna, Firebrick, Ruby, Lipstick Red, Cool Grey 1-3, Midnight Blue, China Blue, Denim, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Poppy, Sky Blue, Mustard, Pastel Yellow & Caramel

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Worldwide Crafters & Colorists - #9 ATG
2. Dream Valley - #301 Make It Digital
3. Crafts Galore Encore - #115 ATG
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2337 ATG
5. 613 Avenue Create - September Purely Anything Goes

A Wild Birthday at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I'm back again with some more inspiration for The Paper Shelter. This week we are asking you to use images featuring Furry Friends.

It will be my daughter's birthday soon and she loves saber-toothed tigers, so I have used 'Cute Cave Girl' for an easel card. 

I die-cut and layered card for the top background and created my own background paper in Photoshop for the bottom of the easel.

I fussy-cut the image and adhered with 3D foam tape for some dimension.

Animals aren't my favourite thing to colour, but I think this one turned out well.

Thank you for stopping by today. Your kind comments are always appreciated.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

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

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• Cloud, Hill & Grass dies
• Circle die
• Number die
• Foliage dies
• Regal nesting dies
• Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Deep Mocha, Caramel, Burnt Orange, Spice, Olive Green, Marsh Green, Pastel Beige, Sandstone, Ivory, Firebrick, Burnt Umber, Cocoa, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna & Apricot
• Prismacolor Pencils - White, Black, Tuscan Red, Olive Green, Apple Green, Nectar & Pumpkin Orange

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2325 ATG
2. Allsorts - WK734 ATG
3. I♥Promarkers - #538 ATG
4. The Corrosive Challenge - #6 ATG
5. Simon Says {Wednesday} - ATG

Hugs & Squishes at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

This week at The Paper Shelter we are taking a little trip Under The Sea, so we'd love to see your water-themed makes. 

 I have used 'The Most Adorable Jellyfishes' to make an easel shaker card.

I outlined the image in white to make the jellyfish seem more transparent.

I finished off the frame with some 'bubbles' and Wink of Stella to give some sparkle.

I couldn't resist the sentiment!

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

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

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Patterned paper
• X-Cut oval dies
• Cuttlebug acetate
• Sequins
• Starfish charm
• Ribbon
• Brads
• Resin dew drops
• 3D foam tape
• Spellbinders label die
• ProMarkers - Petrol Blue, Marine, Turquoise, Green, Amethyst, Carmine, Tulip Yellow, Mint Green, Pastel Green, Mulberry, Lilac, Lavender, Mandarin, Bright Orange, Mango & Aubergine
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• Wink of Stella - Clear

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says {Wednesday} - ATG
2. Let's Craft and Create - #184 ATG/Penny For Your Thoughts
3. Crafty Catz - #601 ATG
4. Aud Sentiments - #294 Summer
5. CCC Digi Creations - #137 Eileen's ATG

Chocolate Delight at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

What a tasty challenge we have for you this week at The Paper Shelter! Did you know that tomorrow is 'Chocolate Cake Day'? I think I might have to get baking then, but for now I am going to share something rather less edible.  

I have used 'Berry Delight' for my inspiration and changed it up to create chocolate cakes

Usually I add a single sentiment, but this time I figured I'd make the most of the space and add a second sentiment

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

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

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Paper Doily
• Ribbon
• Die cut sentiments
• Patterned paper
• Gems
• Distress Inks - Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain
• ProMarkers - Cool Grey 1-5, Marine, Turquoise, Green, Mint Green, Pastel Green, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Umber, Caramel, Saddle Brown, Sandstone, Champagne, Poppy, Berry, Lipstick Red, Burgundy, Forest Green, Bright Green, Dusky Rose, Pastel Pink, Prussian, Violet, Vanilla, Ivory & Tea Green

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Classic Design Challenge - #1 ATG
2. Crafts Galore Encore - #95 ATG
3. Creative Knockouts - #436 ATG
4. I♥Promarkers - #502 ATG
5. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2204 ATG
6. Aud Sentiments - #290 ATG

Cherry Sweet Picnic

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

Do you have a favourite summer fruit? I have always loved cherries, so I couldn't resist the new 'Summer Fruit Fairy: Cherry' from Sweet November Stamps. There's also a basket image you can purchase to create a scene with the fairies.

I imagined a yummy picnic basket full of cherries, that the fairy has come down to taste while the people aren't there. She does look quite mischievous to me!

Easel cards are always good as they give you more space to play with. The bottom is my picnic blanket and behind is a tree.

I added a few layers of cherries in the basket to make it look nice and full. For the fairies wings, I went over the black outline with white pen to give the illusion that they are more delicate and see-through.

My 'tree' is embossed Kraft card. I had left quite a big space with placing the picnic basket to the left, so I filled it with a leafy vine and some die cut butterflies.

The finishing touches are the sentiment, held by a ribbon and another insect friend who has come to see what is going on.

Thanks for popping by to check out my creation.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Kraft card
• Coloured cardstock
• Recollections plaid paper
• Wooden ladybug embellishment
• Homemade plastic dot
• Sizzix butterfly & scroll dies
• Provocraft leaf die
• Spellbinders tag die
• Darice Woodgrain embossing folder
• Ranger Stickles - Red
• Liquid Pearls - Bronze
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Pine, Forest Green, Grass, Crimson, Poppy, Red, Warm Grey 1, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Apple & Meadow Green
• Prismacolor Pencils - Peach, Dark Brown, Dark Green & White
• Posca Paint Pen - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Colour Crazy - WK29 ATG
2. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #501 ATG
3. Cute Card Thursday - #690 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #212 ATG
5. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - July 2021
6. The Paper Funday Challenge - #31 ATG
7. Double D - Colors of Summer

Away With The Fairies at Faery Ink

Hello Faery Friends, 

It's time to showcase another brand new image at Faery Ink and this time I have a fun fairy to show you. Mushrooms are usually pretty down-to-earth, but my fairy has floated off into space on hers!

Check out all the details and more photos over on my Design Team blog post here.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2104 ATG
2. World Wide Open Design Team - #1 ATG
3. The Paper Funday Challenge - #25 ATG/Blue
4. Simon Says Wednesday - ATG
5. Scrappin4FunChallenges - #184 ATG
6. Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - #488 ATG
7. Incy WIncy Designs - 18-31 Jan ATG

Doing Research at Faery Ink

Hello again Crafty Peeps.  Two posts in a week, crazy I know! Today I am back with some inspiration using a brand new image from Faery Ink - 'Doing Research Ophelia'. You can find all the info on my designer blog post here.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Your Scrapbook Place - July ATG
2. A Perfect Time To Craft - #7 ATG
3. Colour Crazy - WK27 ATG
4. Crafts Galore Encore - July ATG
5. Crafty Creations - #411 ATG
6. Creative Fingers - #190 ATG
   
   

Merry & Bright at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing one image from a bundle at Faery Ink.  The non-traditional colours really make this Christmas card Merry & Bright!

You can find all the information and more photos on my blog post here.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #460 ATG
2. Brown Sugar - #296 ATG
3. Classic Design Team - #12 ATG
4. Crafting By Designs - December ATG
5. Crafting With An Attitude - #58 ATG
6. I ♥ ProMarkers - #399 ATG
7. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #1949 ATG

Cats or Dogs at Ching-Chou Kuik

Hello my crafty friends, 
It's another month and another challenge over at the Ching-Chou Kuik blog. Our theme this month is CATS OR DOGS so we'd like to see those four-legged friends on your creations.

For my easel card I have used 'Poppy Night Adventure' - a sweet fairy holding a cute kitty fairy.  Aren't those flowers gorgeous? 

Products used:

• White card blank
• Cardstock
• Spellbinders Lattice Rectangle die
• Pearls
• Make It Crafty chipboard words
• Wink of Stella - clear
• Sakura Gelly Rolls - Sky Star & Blue Star
• ProMarkers - Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon, Tan, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Cocoa, Caramel, Sandstone, Forest, Bright Green, Leaf Green, Warm Grey 1 & 3-5, Black, Duck Egg, Slate, Violet, China Blue, Tulip, Apricot, Plum, Aubergine, Lavender, Amethyst, Purple, Indigo, Prussian, Walnut, Orchid, Holly, Lush Green, Meadow Green, Lavender, Cool Grey 1, Midnight & Cobalt

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Monday - All Thing Bright and Beautiful
2. Make It Crafty - Animals
3. A Perfect Time To Craft - #6 Anything Goes
4. Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
5. Crafting With An Attitude - #40 Anything Goes
6. Creative Fingers - #147 Anything Goes
7. Cute Card Thursday - #533 Anything Goes

Ladybug Love at Ching-Chou Kuik

It's another week of inspiration over at Ching-Chou Kuik's Blog.  Don't forget the challenge theme this month is New Beginnings and and you can enter your creations here.

The DT theme this week is Spots & Stripes, so I have used the Ladybug image from the set 'Dragonflies, Seahorse, Ladybug'.

Products used:

• Cream card blank
• White card
• Papermania Spots & Stripes Brights Collection - designer paper & ribbon
• Echo Park enamel dots
• Little Claire outline stickers
• ProMarkers - Burgundy, Cardinal, Ruby, Black, Cool Grey 5, Olive, Moss, Pear, Meadow Green, Prussian, Violet, China Blue, Indigo & Warm Grey 1-3

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - January Anything Goes
2. Crafty Awesomeness - January Anything Goes
3. Simon Says Wednesday - Use Patterned Paper
4. World Wide Open Design Team - #29 Anything Goes
5. Double D - Birthday/Anniversary