Christmas in July

 What a scary thought, but us crafters have to make an early start.

This is a wooden stamp which has no makers mark other than K-1884. I found in a charity shop some years ago.

I’ve mainly used water colours for the image, with the odd shading of glittery Posca pens on the leaves and berries. A few gems added and a sentiment.

I’d like to enter this card into the following challenges:

https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-105-christmas-in-july.html

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-challenge-feathered-friends.html?m=0

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/123-christmas-in-july.html

Bye for now.

Jeanette

Anything Goes

This is another new stamp and I have so many friends that I could send this too :). This is quite comical without being too rude.

I’ve used Promarkers to colour the image and added a few gems.

I’d like to enter this card into the following challenge:

https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-258.html

Cheers.

Jeanette

Anything Goes w/o Life is a Beach

 I recently acquired this new stamp, but I need to practice more but I has to make do with the colours I had. Time to make a cheeky order, I think, for a few more colours. 

I’d like to enter this card into the following challenge:

 https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

Off now to practice some more.

Jeanette

Something for the Girls

 I’ve had this image coloured for ages and finally put something together to make a sweet little girly card. I have used a stencil for the brick wall and an embossing folder for the sunshine.

I’d would like to enter this card into the following challenge:

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-challenge-something-for-girls.html

Bye for now.

Jeanette

Summertime

 For my card I used a world atlas page to create the background and hand stamped ‘smile’ and added a little star. I used Promarkers to colour the image. I wonder where in the world he’ll be travelling too this year :)

I’d like to enter this card into the following challenge:

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/crafty-calendar-june-challenge.html

Jeanette

Four Legged Friends

 I’ve been preparing graduation cards and hope that everybody get the grades they want. This little stamp is from Penny Black and called ‘A Scholar’.

I’d like to enter this card into the  following challenge: http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-576-four-legged-friends.html

Bye for now.

Jeanette

Dads’ and/Lads

 Another great image. I love how the dog has been dressed up.

I’d like to enter this card into the following challenge:

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-no-183-theme-dads-andor-lads.html

Jeanette

The ‘Funny’ Challenge

 I love this image and it always makes me smile.

It’s another digi image but again I can’t remember from where.

I’d liked to enter this card into the following challenge:

http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-241-funny.html

Bye for now.

Jeanettte 

Boys and Men

 It’s not often I make men/boys cards so I thought I’d make it my mission to make some today and here is one of them. I’ve used a digi image but sadly I can’t remember where it’s from.

I’d like to enter this card into the following challenge:

https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-challeneg-246-boys-and-men.html

Bye for now.

Jeanette

Anything Goes

 This, I believe, is the first time I’ve entered into this blogs challenge. I guess I always thought it was for digi images only…..until I read the rules :).

I’m using another one of my new stamps for this challenge:

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2023/06/wk-25-card-making-craft-challenge.html

I hope you like it.

Jeanette

F is for Flying

 I really love my new stamps that arrived last week, and had a chance to have a play with some of them.

As the theme over at Alphabet Challenge was ‘Flying’ I thought I would one of my cards.

https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/06/f-is-for-flying-anything.html

I hope you like it.

Jeanette

Garden Bugs

 I’m not keen on creepy crawly creatures but I do like these two bugs. At least I know they will stay put on the card.

Over at http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/2023/06/garden-bugs.html the theme is ‘Garden Bugs’ and this card was a perfect fit for this challenge.

Bye for now.

Jeanette

Bunch of Flowers

 It’s been sometime since I’ve entered a challenge, but I’m currently preparing for an exhibition in August.

I recently required this new stamp which is gorgeous. 

I’d like to enter this card into the following:

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/week-734.html

Guest Designer for June

 I’ve been away for a short break to recharge my batteries and I’m now ready to go again.

I was very pleased to be asked to be Guest Designer for the month of June for https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/ where the theme is ‘Anything Goes Fantasy’.

Here is my card:

 I enjoy creating fairy/elves/unicorn cards and this particular wooden stamp has been in my collection for quite some years and every now and then makes an appearance. I would say it’s quite tricky to colour the image but colour choice can be free as you like. It’s from Stamps Happen and is called ‘Falling’.

Don’t forget to pop along and join in the fun.

Jeanette

Anything Goes

 For this card I’ve used another of my favourites, Lavinia stamps. Please check them out if you love anything fairy and magical.

I’d like to enter this card into the following challenge :

https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/week-729.html The theme is anything goes.

Jeanette

Patterned Paper

 My card today is stamped with a very old Penny Black wooden stamp. It’s called Good Friends, and we all need those. I’ve coloured the image with Promarkers. I’ve used two different backing patterned paper and matched some pre cut flowers with gems in the centre.

I’d like to enter this card into the following challenge:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge and the theme is ‘Anything goes with option of Pattern Papers’

Bye for now.

Jeanette

Add a Sentiment

 Over at Passion for Markers the theme is ‘Add a Sentiment’. 

For my card I’ve used a stamp from Art Impressions called ‘In the Tub’. I have coloured the image with Promarker pens, added a suitable sentiment, some gems and an embellishment. Backing paper is from my stash.

Bye for now.

Jeanette

Stencils & Stamping

Over at Stamping Sensation the theme is stencils and stamping.

For my card I used two stencils. The green stencil background is from Lavinia stamps and the orange flower background stencil was gifted to me without any makers mark. The little girl stamp is from Wildrose Studio and called Mia with Teddy. I’ve coloured the image with Promarkers, added a sentiment and layered up some pre cut paper flowers.

That’s all for now.

Jeanette

"HERE COMES SUMMER"

 Over at the House-Mouse & Friends challenge the theme is Here Comes Summer. Finally in the UK we have had some sunshine although the wind has a slight chill to it still. 

My image is from Summer Drinks JSHM013. I’ve smooshed some ink for the sky and sand but then used pencils to colour the image. I’ve added the sentiment from the same set and turned it into a sunshine. I’ve also added a few matching pearls, a little starfish and Stickles Star Dust glitter for some drink bubbles.

That’s it for now.

Jeanette

Vehicles

 Yep, 2nd posting in one day, but when I’ve got the time, I have to cram it in.

Over at Country View Challenge for May the theme is ‘Vehicles’ http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-vehicles.html

I for one do not make enough men cards so this was a good chance to get one completed. I stamped the image onto thick card stock and coloured it with Promarkers. Added a suitable sentiment and added a flag embellishment.

Not sure, but I could be back for another posting……who knows.

Jeanette