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I started this blog in April 2012 so I could join Challenges. I am now on some design teams. I hope you like my cards. I started stamping in 1995 but my cards are still mostly cute.
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2025 - Now due to my sore hands and bad eyes I make mostly digital cards and scrapbook pages.
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Showing posts with label Lavinia Stamps. Show all posts
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Friday, 1 December 2023

Creative Fingers 267 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 267 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/


I printed the verse from John 3:16 onto journal page.
Painted page with twinkling H2O paints.
Drew stars through stencil with glitter pen (they don't show up very well in the scan)
Stamped Lavinia stamps LAV022 Fir tree and LAV040 Mary
Added rhinestones

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my journal page to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for November #11 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design - November #11
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/classic-design-challenge-november-11.html

Crazy is our fame Stencils are our game - anything using a stencil
https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-stencil-fun.html

Dream Valley 306 - anything goes
https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-306-anything-goes.html

Everybody Art challenge 547 - stars
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/547.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 218 - anything handmade
https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/11/218-beccys-place.html

World Wide Crafters and colorists challenge 11 - anything goes
https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/worldwide-crafters-and-colorists_0430002984.html


Friday, 3 November 2023

Creative Fingers 265 -anything goes

 Creative Fingers 265 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Our sponsor this fortnight is Tindaloo
https://www.etsy.com/shop/tindaloo/?etsrc=sdt&fbclid=IwAR0RqLMCjCB7zmnAYWz4KacYqyi_DbADjuNO37X4urRB_y3MABby3rgZrhQ


I painted journal page with Twinkling H2O paints then sponged distress ink through Tim Holtz THS140 Scales layering stencil.  Wrote sentiment.
Stamped Lavinia mermaid stamp LAV419 Alana and sea creatures from Lavinia LAV170 sea creatures with VersaFine Clair ink.
.Added rhinestones for bubbles

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

Ally's Angels 75 - anything handmade
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-75-challenge-74-winner-top.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for November #11 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Art Journal Journey - Nature
https://art-journal-journey.blogspot.com/2023/11/nature.html

Classic Design challenge October #10 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/classic-design-challenge-october-10_01315010832.html

Creative Artist 99 - anything mixed media
https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2023/11/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-99.html

Critter Crazy 80 - anything goes with a featured critter (fish, seahorse and jellyfish)
https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-80-anything-goes-with.html

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday November challenge - anything goes
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/11/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-november.html

Happy Little Stampers Watercolour challenge
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/11/hls-november-watercolour-challenge.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 216 - anything partly handmade
https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/10/216-leanns-world-101.html

Crazy is our fame Stencils are our game - anything using stencils
https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-stencil-fun-challenge.html

The Crafty Addicts 7 - anything handmade
https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-7.html

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Get Inky
https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2023/10/get-inky.html



Friday, 14 July 2023

Creative Fingers 259 - anything goes

Creative Fingers 259 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 

Our sponsor this fortnight is Tindaloo
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tindaloo

I made background with stencil.  Stamped Lavinia stamps and Thank you stamp.
Layered onto purple card.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

613 Avenue Create - anything goes with optional twist nautical
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-2023-anything-goes-w-optional.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for July #7 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

A Place to Start - anything goes optional twist Life is a beach
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html


Classic Design challenge June #7 2023 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/classic-design-challenge-july-7.html

Corrosive challenge 7 - anything goes handmade
https://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-7-jul-2023-anything-goes.html

Crazy is our fame - Stencils are our game - anything using a stencil
https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-stencil-fun-challenge.html

Double D - The Great Outdoors
https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/07/the-great-outdoors-challenge.html

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - anything handmade
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/07/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-july.html

Four Seasons - Summer
https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/summer-season-july-2023-challenge.html

Happy Little Stampers stencil challenge - anything goes
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/07/hls-july-stencil-challenge.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/07/209-patties-creatins.html

Love to Craft 75 - anything handmade
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/07/ltccb-75-anything-goes-ltccb-74-winner.html

The Crafty Addicts 3 - anything goes handmade
https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-03.html



Friday, 30 June 2023

Creative Fingers 258 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 258 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Our sponsor is Tindaloo
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tindaloo

I made this card back in 2021 but have not blogged it before now


I think I used Distress Inks to make background.
Fairy is a Lavinia stamp.
Thank you is a Stampin up stamp

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

Friday, 19 May 2023

My Time to Craft 508 - dry embossing

 My Time to Craft 508 - dry embossing
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

I have made 2 cards


Card 1:  I painted white card with twinkling H2O watercolour paints and dry embossed with free embossing folder that came with Australian Simply Cards magazine a few years ago and partly coloured with Watercolour pencils and water.
Stamped 3 of the fairies from Fairy Hugs FHS108 Condo Dwellers 2 (set of 6 fairies).
Stamped Fairy Hugs sentiment FHS199 Dance
Added dragonfly brad and layered all onto purple card


Card 2:  I painted white card with twinkling H20 paints and dry embossed with Cuttlebug embossing folder from Magic Happens duo and partly coloured with Watercolor pencils and water.  Added glitter to fairy wings and fairy dust (though it doesn't show up in the scan).  Stamped Lavinia stamp LAV024 Fairy Dust is Like Love.
Layered all onto purple card.

My scanner is very old so the embossing doesn't show up very well.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would also like to add my card to the following:

Ally's Angels 70 - anything handmade
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-70-challenge-69-winner-top.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for May  #5 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 301 - watercolouring and/or spring + a sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-301-watercoloring-andor.html

Can you handle the pressure - anything using an embossing folder with optional twist floral
https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2023/05/anything-goes-with-twist-of-floral.html

Classic Design challenge May #5 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/classic-design-challenge-may-5.html

Corrosive challenge 5 - anything goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-5-may-2023-anything-goes.html

Dream Valley 294 - Make it sparkle (card 2)
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-294-make-it-sparkle.html

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - anything goes
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/05/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-may.html 

Happy Little Stampers Watercolour challenge - anything goes using water + optional flowers
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/05/hls-may-watercolour-challenge.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 205 - anything handmade
https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/05/205-leanns-world-101.html

Love to Craft 74 - anything handmade
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/ltccb-74-anything-goes-ltccb-73-winner.html

Mix it up 65 - anything goes + optional embossing
https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/miucb-65-anything-goes-optional.html

Paper Dragonfly 17 - anything flies with dragonfly (card 1)
https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-17-anything-flies-or-island.html


Paper Funday - anything with optional twist emboss it
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-challenge-53-anything-goes.html

The Crafty Addicts 1 - anything goes handmade
https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-1.html

The Creative Crafters 64 - anything handmade
http://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-64.html

We love stamping - anything stamped with the option of in the garden
https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2023/05/may-challenge.html

Word Art Wednesday 595-596 - anything with an encouraging or inspiring sentiment (card 2)
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/05/weeks-595-596-anything-goes.html


Friday, 5 May 2023

Creative Fingers 254 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 254 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/


I painted white card with Twinkling H2O watercolour paints
Stamped grass from Posh Impressions Stamp a Scene stamp set
Stamped Lavinia stamps LAV166 Dandelions, LAV389 Fairy Tale LAV556 Flutterbies, LAV097 birds and Fairy Hugs FHS196 Stardust Magic and heat embossed all with WOW clear Hologram Sparkle.
Added dragonfly brad

My eyes and hands are bad so my stamping is not the best

I hope you will go over later and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

Ally's Angels 69 - anything goes (handmade)
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-69-challenge-68-winner-top.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for May  #5 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Aud Sentiments 301 - watercolouring and/or Spring + sentiment
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-301-watercoloring-andor.html

Classic Design challenge May #5 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/classic-design-challenge-may-5.html

Corrosive challenge 4 - anything handmade
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-2023-anything-goes-winner.html

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - anything goes
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/05/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-may.html

Fab n Funky 572 - Things with wings
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-572-things-with-wings.html

Farm Quest 27 - Dandelions
https://farmquestchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/fqcb-theme-27-is-dandelions-starting-28.html

Happy Little Stampers Watercolour challenge - anything goes + optional flowers
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/05/hls-may-watercolour-challenge.html


Ink Art Designs facebook group challenge - anything goes using stamps sold at Ink Art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1718092975093463

I Spy with my Little Eyes 2 - April showers or May flowers
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/I%20spy%20with%20my%20little%20eye

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 204 - anything handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/04/204-sheepski-designs.html

Love to Craft 74 - anything handmade
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/ltccb-74-anything-goes-ltccb-73-winner.html

Mix it Up 65 - anything goes + optional embossing heat or dry
https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/miucb-65-anything-goes-optional.html

Morgan's Art World #5 - anything goesp
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2023/05/morgans-artworld-challenge-5.html

Paper Dragonfly 17 - anything flies
https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-17-anything-flies-or-island.html

Path of Positivity 112 - anything positive with optional twist inspired by nature
http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html


Simon Says Stamp blog - no patterned paper
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-no-patterned-paper/

The Crafty Addicts 1 - anything handmade
https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-1.html

The Four Seasons - Spring
https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/spring-season-may-2023-challenge.html


The Paper Funday - anything goes with optional twist emboss it (either heat, dry or both)
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-challenge-53-anything-goes.html

Friday, 24 March 2023

Creative Fingers 251 - anything goes

Creative Fingers 251 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 


I painted journal page with Twinkling H2O watercolour paints
Drew left border with markers through stencil
Stamped grass, sun and flowers with stamps from Posh Impressions Stamp a Scene
Stamped Fairy Hugs stamp sentiment FHS199 Dance
Lavinia stamps LAV273 Dancing till Dawn, LAV556 Flutterbies, LAV097 Birds

I hope you will go over later today and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for March #3 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/03/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge March 2023 #3 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/classic-design-challenge-march-2023-3.html

Dragonfly Dreams - Outdoors
http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge-outdoors.html

Happy Little Stampers Watercolour challenge - anything using water + optional wings
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-watercolour-challenge.html

Incy Wincy - pets and/or happiness
https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2023/03/pets-andor-happiness-closes-march-25th.html

Ink Art Designs facebook group challenge - anything goes using stamps sold at Ink Art (Lavinia stamps)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1718092975093463

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 202 - anything handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/03/202-alex-syberia-design.html

Love to Craft 73 - anything goes
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/ltccb-73-anything-goes-ltccb-72-winner.html

Morgan's Art World #3 - anything goes
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2023/03/morgans-artworld-challenge-3.html

Pearly Sparkles 82 - add a sentiment/verse
http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-82-include-sentimentverse.html

Stamping Sensations - anything stamped with option wings
https://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/wings-and-tails.html

Sweet Stampin - Spring (must stamp)
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/sweet-stampin-spring.html

The Creative Crafters 62 - anything handmade
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-62.html

We Love Stamping - anything stamped with option Spring is in the air
https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2023/03/march-challenge.html

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists 3 - anything goes
https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/worldwide-crafters-and-colorists_02118894989.html



Friday, 13 January 2023

Creative Fingers 246 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 246 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Distress inks.  Fairy Hugs stamp FHS204 Decorating Tree
Lavinia stamps LAV498 The Fairy Foragers and LAV345 Christmas Tree fairy verse
Added rhinestones

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge #1 2023 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

A Place to Start - anything goes
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-2023-anything-goes.html

Arty Divas - anything goes
https://artydivaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/december-challenge-and-november-winners.html

Classic Design challenge January 2023 #1 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/classic-design-challenge-january-2023-1.html

Crafty Calendar - add a sentiment
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-2023-challenge-add-sentiment.html

Creatalicious 250 - anything goes
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-250-anything-goes-with.html

DL.Art Linky challenge - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2023/01/happy-new-year-happy-12-year.html

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - anything goes
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/01/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-january.html

Love to Scrap 159 - anything goes
https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/01/ltscb-159-anything-goes-ltscb-158.html

Paper Funday 49 - anything goes
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/01/january-2023-challenge-49-anything-goes.html

Merry Little Christmas 48 - anything Christmas handmade
https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/01/mlccb-48-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html


Friday, 16 December 2022

Creative Fingers 245 - anything goes

Creative Fingers 245 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 


I coloured white card with watercolour pencils and water.
Stamped Lavinia stamps LAV022 Fir Tree, LAV190 Witches Cat and LAV082 Christmas Night.  Stamped Happy Christmas.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge,

I would also like to add my card to the following:

ABC Christmas - Y for youngsters and Z for Zoom
https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/abc-christmas-challenge-y-and-z-are-for.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for #12 2022 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

A Place to Start - anything goes optional twist Happy holidays
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2022/12/december-2022-anything-goes-woptional.html

Classic Design challenge December 2022 #12 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

Crafting Happiness 137 - Christmas
https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/137-christmas.html

Crafty Gals Corner 238 - Tis the Season
http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-238-tis-season.html

Fab n Funky 563 - last minute Christmas
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-563-last-minute-christmas.html

Happy Little Stampers Christmas challenge - anything goes
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/search/label/Christmas%20Challenge

Paper Funday 48 - anything handmade with optional twist holiday time
http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2022/12/december-2022-challenge-48-anything.html



Saturday, 29 October 2022

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 618 - Make your own background

 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 618 - anything Christmas with optional theme Make Your Own Background
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/


I coloured background with watercolour pencils and water - used Lavinia Acetate Hill masks to draw hills.  Painted stars through Fairy Hugs stencil Galazy.
Stamped grass and Christmas sentiment.
Stamped Lavinia stamp LAV040 Mary onto another piece of paper, coloured background with chalks,  cut out with circle punch and layered onto green card and then onto the background.

I would like to add my card to the following:

Addicted to Stamps and more - Make your mark
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-441-make-your-mark.html

Alley's Angels 63n - anything handmade
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-63-winner-and-top-picks-from.html

Art Impressions - masking or stencils
https://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2022/10/stencils-or-masks-challenge-339.html

As You Like it - Favourite Christmas image or animal (this is one of my favourite stamps as it tells the real message of Christmas)
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/favourite-christmas-image-or-animal-and.html

Colour Crazy week 42 - anything hand coloured
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/week-42-anything-goes-colouring.html

Colouring with pencils - anything coloured with pencils
http://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2022/10/reminder-challenge-oktober-met-onze.html

Krafty Chicks 635 - all occasions
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/krafty-chicks-challenge-635-week-4-all.html

Crazy is our fame - Stencils are our game.  -  anything using a stencil
https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2022/10/october-stencil-fun.html

Fab n Funky 559 - Seasons Greetings
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-559-seasons-greetings.html

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - anything handmade
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2022/10/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-october.html

Happy Little Stampers Christmas - anything Christmas with optional frame
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2022/10/hls-october-christmas-challenge.html

Happy Little Stamers Stencil challenge - anything using a stencil
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2022/10/hls-october-stencil-challenge.html

Happy Little Stampers Watercolour challenge - anything goes
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2022/10/hls-october-watercolour-challenge.html

Jingle Bells - feature a creature
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2022/10/not-creature-was-stirring.html

Little Patch of Crafty Friends 192 - anything handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2022/10/192-sheepski-designs.html

Peace on Earth 26 - anything goes
https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2022/10/peace-on-earth-challenge-26.html

The Creative Crafters challenge 57 - anything handmade
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-57.html

The Holly and Ivy 126 - anything Christmas
http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-126-anything-christmas-goes.html


Friday, 21 October 2022

Creative Fingers 241 - anything goes

 

Creative Fingers 241 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/


I painted my journal page with Twinkling H2O water paints
Drew trees, some grass and rocks through Hero Arts Woodland Forest Stencil
Added leaves to trees
Stamped Fairy Hugs stamps FHS134 Fairy Life sentiment
Stamped Fairy Hugs stamps FHS098 Sivelle and FHS314 Olivia.
Stamped Lavinia stamps LAV556 Flutterbies and LAV097 birds
Stamped grass from Stamp A Scene
Added flowers with pearls and glitter to the fairy wings

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

Addicted to stamps and More 440 - die cuts and/or stencils (I used a stencil)
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-440-die-cuts-andor-stencils.html

Ally's Angels 63 - anything handmade
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-63-winner-and-top-picks-from.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for October #10 2022 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/10/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Classic Design challenge October 2022 #10 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/classic-design-challenge-october-10.html

Crazy is our fame - Stencils are our game - anything using stencils
https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2022/10/october-stencil-fun.html

Creative Artist mixed media 87 - anything mixed media (use at least 3 different mediums)
https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2022/10/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge-87.html

DL.Art October Linky - anything goes
https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2022/10/dlart-october-2022-linky-challenge.html

Dream Valley 280 - pearls or gems
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-280-pearls-or-gems.html

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - anything handmade
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday

The Creative Crafters 57 - anything handmade
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-57.html

Happy Little Stampers Stencil challenge - anything goes using stencils
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2022/10/hls-october-stencil-challenge.html

Happy Little Stampers Watercolour challenge - anything goes using water
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2022/10/hls-october-watercolour-challenge.html

Inkspirational 276 - word prompt Imagine
http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/10/inkspirational-challenge-276-word.html


Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 192 - anything handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2022/10/192-sheepski-designs.html

Mixed Media Lovers - make a mixed media creation with flowers
https://mixedmedialovers.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-18-mixed-media-lovers.html

The Fairy and the Unicorn - anything fantasy
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/october-2022-challenge.html

Unicorn 81 - spooky or cute
http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/challenge-81-spooky-andor-cute.html

We love 2 create week 10 Caft, card making and scrapbooking mixed media challenge - anything mised media
http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2022/09/wk-10-craft-card-making-scrapbooking.html


Sunday, 26 June 2022

Christmas Card Club 13 - Santa's Sleigh

 It was Christine's turn to pick the theme for the Christmas Card Club this fortnight and she picked Santa's Sleigh.


I sponged white card with distress inks.
Stamped stars with Golden Meadow Versafine Clair ink
Stamped Lavinia Stamp LAV082 Christmas night with Nocturne Versafine Clair Ink
Stamped Lavinia Stamp LAV022 fir tree a few times with distress ink
Stamped Stampalot Happy Christmas stamp with Nocturne Versafine Clair Ink

If you would like to see the cards of the other members of the Christmas club their blogs are listed down the side of my blog.

I would like to add my card to the following:

Addicted to Stamps and More 432 - Christmas
http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-432-christmas.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for June #6 2022 - anything goes 
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-june.html

Christmas Craft Creations - trees (I have a few on my card)
https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2022/06/june-challenge-trees.html



Classic Design challenge June 2022 #6 - anything goes 
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

Corrosive challenge #6 - anything goes
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-6-jun-2022-anything-goes.html

C.R.A.F.T.  642 - Christmas
https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-642-christmas-option-first.html

Crafty Animals 62 - anything with an animal
http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-62.html

The Creative Crafters 53 - anything handmade
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-53.html

Double Trouble 114 - YouNique Technique (Create background)
https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-114-younique-technique.html

International Art and Soul 136 - four legged friends
http://intaas.blogspot.com/2022/06/ch136-4-legged-friends.html

Jingle Bells - The Man with the bag (Santa Claus)
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-man-with-bag.html



Through the Craftroom Door 21 June - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2022/06/blog-post.html





Friday, 24 June 2022

Creative Fingers 234 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 234 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

My eyes and hands are bad so my journal page  is a bit of a mess


I sponged page with inks.  Painted through stencils.  (The white painted ones don't show up in the scan).  Stamped Lavinia stamp LAV556 Flutterbies, Fairy Ink stamp FHS074 Moana and four fairies from the Fairy Hugs FHS108 Condo Dwellers stamp set.
Added punched flowers and rhinestones.
Sentiment copied from Carla Brooke's journal page (with permission from her)

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge. 

I would also like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for June #6 2022 - anything goes 
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/06/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-june.html

Bastel-traum 114 - things with wings
https://bastel-traum.blogspot.com/2022/06/114-etwas-mit-flugeln-things-with-wings.html

Classic Design challenge June 2022 #6 - anything goes 
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/classic-design-challenge-june-6.html

Corrosive Challenge #6 - anything hand made
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-6-jun-2022-anything-goes.html

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Creatalicious 237 - anything goes with optional use a stencil (I used 7 stencils)
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-237-anything-goes-with.html


Happy Little Stampers stencil challenge - anything goes
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/search/label/Stencil%20Challenge

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 184 - anything partly handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2022/06/184-fred-she-said.html


The Creative Crafters challenge 53 - anything handmade
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/06/challenge-53.html


Through the Craftroom Door 21 June - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2022/06/blog-post.html


Friday, 29 April 2022

Creative Fingers 230 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 230 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/


I coloured white card with watercolour pencils and painted over with water.
Dry embossed with Poppy Crafts Embossing folder Hexagon bubbles
Stamped Lavinia stamp LAV445 Guinevere with Fantasia VersaFinc Clair ink and heat embossed with WOW Clear Hologram sparkle embossing glitter.
Added dolphin and shell brads

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge,

I would like to add my card to the following:

Classic Design 6th birthday challenge April 2022 #4 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/04/classic-design-challenge-6th-birthday.html

Can you handle the pressure - anything using an embossing folder with a optional twist of pastel
https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/2022/04/anything-goes-embossing-with-twist-of_0267032586.html

Coloring with Pencils - anything coloured with pencils
http://kleurenmetpotloden.blogspot.com/2022/04/challenge-april-alles-mag.html




Through the Craftroom Door 26 April 2022 - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2022/04/anything-goes-challenge-sponsored-by.html




Friday, 18 March 2022

Creative Fingers 227 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 227 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/


I sprayed white card with 3 different dylusions ink sprays
Debossed left side and embossed right side with Frills and Borders embossing folders.
Stamped Lavinia fairy and butterflies with Versafine Clair ink and heat embossed with WOW clear hologram sparkle embossing glitter.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would also like to add my card to the following:

Creatalicious 231 - anything goes with optional fairies
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/03/challenge-231-anything-goes-with.html

Lets Squash It 18 - Emboss/deboss
https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2022/03/challenge-231-anything-goes-with.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 177 - anything partly handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2022/03/c-177.html

Make the Cards 50 - use an embossing folder
https://makethecardschallenge.com/make-the-cards-challenge-50/

Pearly Sparkles 71 - one for the girls
https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/03/challenge-71-one-for-girls.html

Stamping Sensation - stamp something for Spring
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/03/march-challenge.html

We love stamping - anything stamped Spring
https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2022/03/march-challenge.html

Outlawz Crash Your Stash - Ink sprays
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/crash-your-stash/forum/topics/march-april-crash-your-stash-ink-sprays


Friday, 4 February 2022

Creative Fingers 224 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 224 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

I have sponged cards with distress inks and stamped Lavinia Stamps LAV618 Astrid and LAV446 Sparkle.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge for February #2-2022 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-challenge-for.html

Classic Design challenge for February 2022 #2 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/02/classic-design-challenge-for-february-2.html

Crafty Hazelnut's pattern paper challenge - anything with pattern paper
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2022/02/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

Ink Art Designs facebook group February challenge - anything goes using stamps sold at Ink Art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1718092975093463

The Creative Crafters 48 - anything goes
https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-48.html






Friday, 21 January 2022

Creative Fingers 223 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 223 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

I added distress ink to stamp block and spritzed with water.  Wiped over white card.
When dry sponged with distress ink.
Stamped Lavinia stamp LAV419 Alana with VersaFine Ink and heat embossed with WOW hologram sparkle embossing glitter.  Stamped three Lavinia633 mini fish with VersaFine Ink.
Tried to draw waves.
Dry embossed blue card with Cuttlebug Divine Swirls embossing folder (I have had this folder for a long time).
Added dolphin brads.
Layered the blue card over the mermaid picture.
Layered all onto white card.

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would also like to add my card to the following:

Ink Art facebook group - anything goes using a stamp bought from Ink Art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1718092975093463

International Art and Soul 125 - Get Inky
http://intaas.blogspot.com/2022/01/ch-125-get-inky.html

.Lets Squash it 16 - under the sea
https://letssquashit.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-16-under-sea.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 174 - anything partly handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2022/01/c-174.html

Outlawz Crash Your Stash - embossing folders 
https://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/crash-your-stash/forum/topics/january-february-crash-your-stash-embossing-folders

The Fairy and the Unicorn - anything fantasy
https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/january-2022-challenge.html

Use your stuff 439 - inspired by Disney (The Little Mermaid)
http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2022/01/439-inspired-by-disney.html

We love 2 create 1 - anything mixed media goes
http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2021/12/craft-card-making-scrapbooking-mixed.html


Friday, 7 January 2022

Creative Fingers 222 - anything goes

 Creative Fingers 222 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/


I sponged white card with distress inks.
Stamped Thank you and grass.  Stamped Lavinia fairy stamp Felicity LAV222 and heat embossed with WOW embossing glitter
Stamped Lavinia Flutterbies LAV556
Layered onto green card which I dry embossed with Cuttlebug daisies embossing folder

I hope you will go over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following:

613 Avenue Create 2022 01 January - anything goes
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-202201-january-anything-goes.html

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge 2022 #1 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-perfect-time-to-craft-challenge-for.html

A Place to Start challenge 01 2022 January - anything goes
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-012022-january-anything-goes.html

Ink Art Designs facebook group January challenge - anything goes using stamps sold at Ink Art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/InkArtDesigns

Krafty Chicks 593 - stamp act
https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-593-week-1.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends 173 - anything partly handmade
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2022/01/c-173.html

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity 135 - Lets Fly
https://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-135-lets-fly.html

Love to Craft 66 - anything goes
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2022/01/ltccb-65-winner-top-picks-ltccb-66.html

Stamping Sensations - anything stamped
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/january-ag-with-stamping-and-option-add.html

Through the Craftroom Door started 4 January - anything goes
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2022/01/hello-2022welcome-to-another-year-of.html

We love stamping - anything stamped with option of wings
https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2022/01/january-anything-stamped-with-option-of.html


Saturday, 25 December 2021

Happy Christmas to everyone from the Creative Fingers Design Team

Happy Christmas everyone.

I am scheduling my blog to go earlier than the Creative Fingers blog so the people in my time zone will see this earlier on Christmas day.

The Creative Fingers blog will go live at 10 am UK time which is 9 pm here in Sydney.


I swiped Distress inks over a clear block and spritzed with water.  Wiped card over the block.
Sponged stars through stencil.
Stamped Lavinia Stamps LAV082 Christmas night and LAV022 Fir tree, Hero Arts Happy Christmas.
Added rhinestones to tree.

I hope you will go over to Creative Fingers after 9pm (Sydney time) - 10 am UK time and see the other Christmas cards by the design team.
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Also there will be a separate post with some blog candy.

If you haven't already joined in the current challenge there is still time to join in the challenge No 221
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/12/challenge-221.html

I would like to add my card to the following:

A Perfect Time to Craft Open challenge #12 2021
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Cardz 4 Galz 162 - Christmas animals
http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2021/12/162-christmas-animals.html

Christmas Craft Creations - make a scene
https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-challenge-reminder-make-scene.html


Classic Design challenge December #12
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

Corrosive Challenge 12 - anything goes handmade
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2021/12/challenge-12-december-2021-anything.html

Crafting Happiness 118 - anything goes
https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/10/125-december-christmas.html

Creative Moments 229 - anything goes
https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2021/12/creative-moments-challenge-229-anything.html

Happy Little Stampers - stencil challenge
https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2021/12/hls-december-stencil-challenge.html



Ink Art Designs facebook group November challenge - anything goes using stamps sold at Ink Art
https://www.facebook.com/groups/InkArtDesigns

Merry Little Christmas 41 - anything Christmas
https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/mlccb-41-december-anything-christmas.html

Paperminutes 723 - Animals at Christmas
https://paperminutes.blogspot.com/2021/12/paperminutes-723-tiere-zu.html

Peace on Earth Christmas challenge 6 - anything Christmas
https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2021/12/peace-on-earth-christmas-challenge-6.html

Stamping Sensations - choose a theme and stamp it
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-choose-theme-and-stamp-it.html

Tuesday Morning Sketches - annual anything goes challenge
http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2021/12/tuesday-morning-sketches-annual.html

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes
http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-challenge-with-paper-shelter.html


Friday, 10 December 2021

Creative Fingers 221 - anything goes

Creative Fingers 221 - anything goes
https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 


I sponged white card with different coloured inks.
Stamped Fairy Hugs stamp FHS055 Starla with Versafine Clair Charming Pink ink pad and heat embossed with WOY clear hologram sparkle embossing glitter.
Stamped Fairy Hugs stamp FHS204 Decorating tree with Versafine Clair Green Oasis ink pad.
Stamped Lavinia Stamp LAV130 Fairy Merry Christmas with Versafine Clair Charming Pink ink pad
Added purple star brad to top of tree and purple rhinestones.
Added ribbon.

I hope you will to over and see the lovely work by the design team and join in the challenge.

I would like to add my card to the following 

A perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge #12 December 2021 - anything goes
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Christmas 24 challenge 042 - add some ribbon
https://christmas24challenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/good-morning-all.html

Classic Design challenge December #12 - anything goes
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

Corrosive Challenge 12 - anything goes handmade
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2021/12/challenge-12-december-2021-anything.html

Crafting Happiness 118 - anything goes
https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/10/125-december-christmas.html

Jingle Bells - Its a wrap - any Christmas card
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/2021/12/its-wrap.html

Love to Craft 65 - anything goes (sadly this is the last challenge for a while)
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/12/ltccb-65-december-anything-goes.html

Merry Little Christmas 41 - anything Christmas (sadly this is the last challenge for a while)
https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/mlccb-41-december-anything-christmas.html

Morgans Art World 12 - anything goes
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2021/12/morgans-artworld-challenge-12.html

QKR Stampede 433 - anything goes
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2021/12/qkr-stampede-challenge-433.html

Sheepski Designs 57 - embellish it
https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2021/12/morgans-artworld-challenge-12.html

Stamping Sensations - choose a theme and stamp it
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-choose-theme-and-stamp-it.html