Fripperies & Butterflies Gecko Galz Steampunk Blog Challenge

With this month's Steampunk image I made a male birthday card.

 

I have used a couple of images from the GG Steampunk Dreamland Collage sheet. I left a pocket opening in the top of the card behind the image to hold some cards and they can be pushed down further if an envelope is needed.  I have also put an insert in the card because I have used a black shimmer card base.

I am entering Fripperies & Butterflies: GECKO GALZ STEAMPUNK MONTHLY CHALLENGE (fripperiesandbutterflies.blogspot.com)  WINNER

Gecko Galz Monthly Image Challenge

 May's image was a beautiful black and white photo of a Mum and her two girls.  I racked my brain on how I would present this and last week it came to me.  

Lately I have been enjoying making junk journals and recently I bought a mystery pack of goodies from Donna at Believecottagecraft and there was some sheets of ledger paper in the paper pack.  I made up a mixture of black tea and sprayed here and there, added a bit of coffee to it after the tea sprays.  I even smeared some turmeric on one of them.  

When I printed out the image the first word that came to mind was "family".  That's it - a key words Collage journal and I can add to it at a later date.  Here is my creation for the Family page.

I have used various collage items from my cut-up tin as well as an image from Sherry West  "Precious Piggies"  coloured with everyday coloured pencils.

Thank you to Gecko Galz for another great image to work with and the first page of this journal.

You should check out Gecko Galz Etsy shop for lots of goodies.  I can't keep away from the shop!

I am entering Gecko Galz: Gecko Galz Monthly Image Challenge (geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com)

SheepSki Designs Facebook Challenge "Girlz Rule"

 May's theme for our SheepSki Designs Facebook Group Challenge is "Girlz Rule".  For my inspiration I have made a 70th birthday card for a dear friend using 50's Chic.  Hope you are inspired to join in the fun in our Facebook Group.

Don't forget when visiting the Etsy shop, you are welcome to use this discount code SKIANDREA10.

I must also acknowledge that I have used Graciellie Designs Summer Sunflowers digital paper and stamp set for the background.

See you again with my next SheepSki Designs post.

Gail xx

I am entering Seize the Birthday: Seize the Birthday #214-Make it a Bouquet!

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge: Week 19 - Anything Goes Colouring Challenge - Sponsored by Polkadoodles (colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com)

A Place To Start: MAY 2021 - CHALLENGE #5 - ANYTHING GOES (hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com)

Another Christmas Card

 Gee I am really adding to my 2021 stash of Christmas cards.  This time I am using another digital image from Bizzy Bec's - no not Koko, it's Frogger this time. This is Frogger on Bauble.

Products used -

White Cardstock

Jolly Holly digital paper for background

Frogger on Bauble digital stamp

Merry Christmas washi tape from my stash

Sentiment 

I just had to add the next photo.  This is what I did with Jolly Holly.  I decided to fill my whole page with different Jolly Holly colours.  Filling the sheet means I have more of this beautiful Christmas digital paper for more Christmas cards.  This is the best holly digital paper I have seen.

Don't forget we still have our May "Anything Goes" Blog Challenge running until the end of the month.

Also remember I told you Bizzy Bec's has had a revamp of the Store, check it out now!  You will be presently surprised.  I would love you to follow the Bizzy Bec Blog too.

See you next time,

 Gail

The Outlawz May 2021 Progressive Challenge

 Thank you to Dr Digi for supplying the image for this month's progressive challenge over at The Outlawz Challenges.

This is  Bertha's Bread Baking Bonanza.

I would like to acknowledge the use of We Are 3 Baking Cookies digital paper on the background.

I am entering:

Freebie/Progressive Challenge - The Outlawz Challenges (ning.com)

Update:  I was a site winner, thank you to The Outlawz Challenges and Di's Digis

#100 Gail Hutchinson

Di's Digis $6

Gecko Galz Christmas Blog Challenge for May

 Hey there, another Christmas card thanks to Gecko Galz.

I am entering:

Gecko Galz: GECKO GALZ MONTHLY CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE (geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com)

Never More Designs Gothic Blog Challenge

 I could not believe it when I saw the May image for the Gothic Challenge.  I had only just been to a performance of Macbeth 2021 at our local theatre and as soon as I saw the image I knew what to do with it.  

Eight of us attend the theatre each time there is a new performance on:  we usually buy season tickets but they weren't issued this year because of Covid.  When we saw Macbeth was the next one playing we still did not hesitate to book.  We love supporting this quality community theatre in South-West Sydney, only a suburb away from where I live.  

The Town Hall Theatre is a treasured historic building. Located on the southern end of Queen Street and only a short walk from the Arts Centre precinct. The Campbelltown Theatre Group have been using the theatre since 1980. Wowing audiences with multiple sell-out productions every year.

The current Town Hall Theatre occupies two heritage buildings. The north side building was the original Town Hall, while the adjoining building was the original Fire Station. The "Sons of Temperance” built the original Town Hall in 1862. A few years later, in 1884, it was bought by Campbelltown Council for the sum of £800. The Town Hall was abuzz in the early 1900s when it was hired to screen silent movies in the evenings.

Visitors beware, did you know the theatre is haunted by Fred Fisher's ghost? Fred's demise in 1826 has been made famous through the Legend of Fisher’s Ghost stories. George Worrall was executed for the murder of Fred Fisher. George rented the land on which these buildings stand. Frederick Fisher was living in Mr Worrell’s house at the time of his murder. Learn more about the legend on a Fisher's Ghost Investigation Ghost Tour.

OK back to my collage after that little historical insite into the Theatre.  Usually I keep my tickets, and program to the performances, but this time I decided to make a collage of my ticket as memorabilia.

My Macbeth 2021 collage sheet

The tags from the pocket showing the Gecko Galz image,
Photos from the Campbelltown Theatre Group FB page

I am entering:

Never More Designs: MONTHLY GOTHIC CHALLENGE

Alicia Bel May Facebook Challenge

 This is my entry for the May challenge over at The Wonderful World of Alicia Bel Facebook Group. We had to use a design "Anything but a Square".

Mother's Day card for my Mum

 White cardstock base;  Graciellie Designs - Happy Moments (digital); coloured pencils;  red washi tape;  Hand-drawn border with Black Copic: digital sentiment from my stash (Digi Stamp Boutique)

I am entering Let's Craft and Create: Challenge #171 - AG + NO PATTERNED PAPER (letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com)

Bugaboo Stamps Stella Says Sketch Challenge #910

 This fortnight's Stella Says Sketch Challenge is:

This is my inspiration for the Challenge.

I guess I did move the circle up a little more than the sketch, but hey I like the designer paper and wanted a bit more of a gap to see it.

I have used "Christmas Bear" for another card for my Christmas Card Stash.

Bugaboo Stamps Friday Freebie

 Our Friday Freebie this week is Ladybug Vase.  Go to Catch the Bug Blog Challenge Friday Freebie link and grab yours.  Don't forget the freebie changes every Friday.

Here is my inspiration:

I used everyday coloured pencils and the background designer paper is from We Are 3 - Ladybug Lace.

Bugaboo Stamps Saturday "Anything Goes"

For the Saturday "Anything Goes" Blog challenge at Catch the Bug Blog Challenges  on the 15th May I am using FG Violet.  Here is my inspiration.

Don't forget to sign up for the Newsletter at the Home Page  of Bugaboo Stamps shop or at Catch the Bug Blog Challenge page 

 

Bizzy Bec's Blog Challenge - May 2021

 Well another month has gone and we are looking at the Blog Challenge for May and of course, as always "Anything Goes" is the theme.

I hope this month you get a chance to check out the new website for the store.  It's a beauty, there are products in the Sell Off section from cancelled orders, digital stamps to buy as well as free, products available now and products to pre-order.  Check it out right now before you forget.

My inspiration this month is  ...  you guessed it another cute Koko image.  I told you I was obsessed.  This month I have worked with "Koko with Top Hat".

White card base

Designer paper

Koko with Top Hat coloured with everyday pencils

Candy Tree digital stamp from Make It Crafty (now closed)

Washi Tape

Circle punches

I decided to decorate the inside of the card just a little.

Washi tape again

Present digital stamp from my stash

Bizzy Becs Digi Ticket Stubs - Birthday 1

I love Bizzy Becs Digi Ticket stubs, there are more sheets to choose from and you can resize them to your heart's content.  I print mine out and keep them in a bad and now I am thinking I will use them to do a bit more decorating on the front or inside of the card.

For your information here is the digital stamp link in the store and when you open it, you will see different sections to look out.  Don't forget the freebies, there are instructions on how to order them.

I hope I have inspired you enough to join our May Blog Challenge.  See you there!

Gail xx

SheepSki Designs May 2021 Blog Challenge

 This month's theme is "Floral Dance".  I have created a simple Anniversary card however I think the merging of two SheepSki Designs has made the simplicity work well.  I hope you like this month's inspiration for the Blog Challenge.

Images used:  Floral Heart and Tango and have coloured them with everyday coloured pencils.  The sentiments are from Beccy's Place.

I hope you join this month's SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge, see you there and don't forget to use my followers" discount in the shop.

                                                       SKIANDREA10

Morgans' Artworld Blog Challenge #5

Morgan's Artworld Blog Challenge for May is as always "Anything Goes".  For my inspiration I have used Flowers 2.  This digital stamp is great value as you actually get 2 images for the price of 1 - a Rose and a Lily.

The first card I made was for the family of a great family friend who passed away at the age of 98.  I chose to colour the rose light pink, as light pink roses symbolise sympathy, well that's what Google told me.

As this stamp had a second image, I decided  to whip up a spare sympathy card. 

 Green card base (square)

Designer paper from a discount store 

Find It Trading Jeanine's Art -  With Sympathy - Rose Frame Die

Rose image from Flowers 2 coloured with everyday coloured pencils

Kraft card base

Design paper 

Green oval from die above

Lily cut from die above

Coloured pencils

Small flowers from my stash

Pink resin heart

Sentiment from my digital stash

Don't forget if you aren't a member yet in Facebook's Morgan's Artworld Group you can join here.

We would love to reach 1000 members soon.

Morgan's Little Chimp

 I just love this little chimpanzee, I could not resist purchasing.  It is one of my inspirations for May for Morgan's Artworld.

For this card I have used a kraft card and brown cardstock.  I used the same brown for matting for the little chimp plus some gold paper.  The ribbon lace was purchased from K-mart recently.  Around the border of Little Chimp I doodled some little dashes and found the sentiment searching for monkey birthday quotes.  I am still using my basic pencils for all the colouring.

Little Chimp is available on the Creative Art Design Studio shop and don't forget to check out Sherry's Pick of the Week.  On this page you will find a discount code of 20% off some of Sherry's favourites.

Don't forget our challenges here.

See you next time,

Gail

Catch the Bug Blog Challenge

 This Saturday's Blog Challenge is Anything Goes.  Today I am showing you a gift card I made for my Christmas card.  It is a small kraft card with a matching envelope (not shown).  I am using Christmas Cat one of my favourite images and easy and quick to colour with whatever you want to use.  I have used everyday pencils again.  On top of the kraft card I glued a red piece of paper and then used some scraps of Christmas design paper to make the background.  It is a great idea for using up scraps.

Have you started making some Christmas cards and tags yet?