"Tin Girl" by Krista Leigh Smith

February Patreon member of Krista's talent were lucky to receive "Tin Girl" and our Art Prompt Challenge this month was to use a Wizard of Oz image in a non-Wizard of Oz way.  Here is my project, a birthday card for a Dad from his daughter.

Krista has lots of tiers in Patreon that you can subscribe to.  Here is the link if you are interested.

I am entering the following:

Crafting from the Heart #237

Artistic Inspirations #212

The Male Craft Room Challenge

The Outlawz Challenges - February 2019 Progressive

This image was kindly donated by Di's Digis and is called "Ava".  Isn't she the sweetest.  I have made a birthday card and the chipboard is from Scrapmatts.

I have entered:

The Outlawz February Progressive Challenge 

A Baptism Card

A Baptism card using a Mo Manning (Mo Digital) image "Christening". I have also used the Pillow from "Separated Baby".

I am entering:

Pile it On - Feeling Blue
Love to Scrap - Monochrome challenge

A Granny can never have too many Handbags!

I have used a Sandra Caldwell digital stamp called 415 My New Purse to create a birthday card.  The chipboard bag is from Scrapmatts

I am entering:

Outlawz Monday Greetings 
A Perfect Time to Craft  February 2019 #2

Holley's Blog Challenge - Card Making Contest Entry 3

My last entry is 956 Chorus Line Hippos from Sandra Caldwell.  Thank you to Holley and Sandra for running this contest.

Here is the link for the contest.

Holley's Blog Challenge entry 2

Here is my second project for Holley's Challenge.  I just love Sandra Caldwell's little old ladies and this one is called 218 Old Lady Present

I am entering
  Holley's CardMaking Contest.
Creations in Pink 
Pile it On - Pretty in Pink

Update I won 1 prize with Holley's Contest and was in Top 3 with Creations in Pink

Power Poppy Just Take 10 Challenge

Here is my entry in the Power Poppy Creative Confetti - Just Take 10, a simple sympathy card using the French Lilac image and the Joyful Lilies scripture

Holley's Blog Challenge

In celebration for her 9th year of successful brain surgery, Holley Tondre Barnhart is running a challenge in February on her blog with the help of Sandra Caldwell discounting three of her images.  The first one I have chosen to do is 2427 Party Panda.

For this card I have used a Birthday embossing folder and the leaves rectangle behind the image is actually cardstock covered in leaf washi tape.

Tiddly Inks Blog Challenge #222 - ATC Fun

I haven't made an ATC for quite a few months, so when a friend alerted me to Tiddly Inks current challenge , I decided to give it a go.  I chose Bloom Beautifully - Emma to use on my ATC.

Ericraft Stamps - "Selfie"

Ericraft Stamps has a new release stamp in the shop called "Selfie".  As I am now into trying to organise my life with a planner, I decided to make little reminders to pay our phone bill.  I have a Happy Planner Classic planner and decided to make them big enough to fit in the weekly pages rectangles and with a little repositionable adhesive I can move them from month to month.

This stamp is at a special price while it is a new release, so don't miss out.  If you would like to keep up to date with Erica's new releases, please join our Facebook Group.

Bugaboo Stamps Stella Sketch challenge 703

Here is the latest sketch challenge over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog 

And here is my entry with Make it Snappy -Stella Birthday old fart

I love my Stella digis and one of my resolutions for 2019 is to play with them more.  This one can be found here

I am also entering The Outlawz Challenges Festive Friday Birthday category
and The Male Room Craft Challenge 

Stamps by Aurora Wings - Girl Flower Butterfly

This digital stamp from Stamps by Aurora Wings is so beautiful I wanted to use softer shades on it for my daughter's 40th Birthday.  The stamps is available here.  The chipboard words are from Make it Crafty and the scroll down the side is Scrapmatts, both Australian companies.

I am entering https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/2019/02/73-mid-challenge-inspiration-post.html

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/friday-color/forum/topics/festive-fridays-challenge-jan-25-to-feb-8-19

SheepSki Designs February 2019 Blog Challenge "All you Need is Love"

For the inspiration for our February 2019 Blog Challenge theme "All you need is Love",  I chose Little Heart.

This image has been very popular with our team, along with Ready for Christmas.

I also added to the card Flutterby, an earlier image from Andrea.  I came up with the sentiment myself, thinking this would be a nice card for a small boy to give to his Mum for Valentine's Day or anytime for that matter.  I used some washi tape, a bit hard to see in the photo because it is a shiny gold and black.  I also added a small Aussie business, Charms Creations.

I hope you enjoyed my inspiration for "All you Need is Love" and be sure to join in on our Blog Challenge in February.

AND DON'T FORGET TO USE OUR DISCOUNT CODE FOR ANY PURCHASES FROM OUR ETSY STORE


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Ericraft Stamps "Angel Baby"

Have you seen "Angel Baby" over in the Ericraft Shop.

I have made a baby girl card using this image.  I hope you like it.

The Outlawz Challenges January 2019 Progressive challenge

This month we were lucky to receive the adorable image "Bear Love" courtesy of Andrea from SheepSki Designs. 

Thank you so much Andrea for your ongoing support of The Outlawz Challenges.  This card could be used as a Valentine card or just a way to tell someone at any time that you love them - a daughter, grand-daughter, anyone.

I have entered:

The Outlawz January 2019 Progressive Challenge

Limited Runs Stamps Progressive Challenge 22

My first Christmas card for 2019 using "Candy Cane" from Limited Runs Stamps http://limitedrunsstamps.blogspot.com/

I have entered this creation in:

Limited Runs Stamps Facebook Challenge 22 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.783691938658481&type=3

Kerst Christmas https://www.facebook.com/groups/1060810930603477/

I have also used the Wednesday Sketch Challenge at The Outlawz Challenges for my Candy Cane card

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/wednesday-sketch/forum/topics/sketch-challenge-january-9-2019-through-january-22nd

SheepSki Designs January 2019 Blog Challenge

The theme for our January 2019 Blog Challenge is "New and/or Old".  For this interpretation of the theme I chose a NEW image I purchased recently from SheepSki Designs Etsy Shop.  It is called "Curley"  Don't forget whenever shopping at our Etsy shop, use this code to save 10% off your order.


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I chose to use "Curley" on an Anniversary card to a husband.

Don't forget the Blog challenge starts on 1st January and goes right through to the end of the month, so you have plenty of time to enter.

Also stop by our Facebook Group;  if you aren't a member, join today.  In the group, you will be the first to catch up on the SheepSki Designs new releases.

MKC Digitals - Designer's Choice 11th December 2018

My Designer's Choice for December is "Sunflower Mug".  I decided to make a thank you card for a teacher with this beautiful image.

I those pink shades for the sunflowers, using a simple background paper and a doily.  Unfortunately, our website is still down for maintenance, so keep an eye in the group for when it re-opens so you can grab this digi.  It is so versatile you could use it for anything.

MKC Digitals - "Gnome Girl with Gingerbread Man"

This is one of the MKC Digitals December releases.

I have made a tag with a pocket in the back for money.  This is a great way to give your grandchild money for Christmas, so they can go out and pick what they want and they might get more bang for buck in the sales.

I love thinking of other ways to use digital stamps besides cards.  I hope Charlotte loves the tag - I know she will love the money, being a girl, she loves shopping, shopping and more shopping.

I also managed to get another two done for my grand-daughters too before this blog went live.

Unfortunately the shop is on a maintenance shutdown at the moment, so Mari has kindly offered this digi as a freebie on our Facebook Group Page, so join the Group and grab it now.


I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends and hope to see you visit my blog in 2019.  Have a safe one!

MKC Digitals - "Poinsettia Jar"

MKC Digitals December Release is filled with fun images for Christmas.  Today I am focussing on "Poinsettia Jar".  I have made a folded gift card, seen here with the envelope.  I have cut out the image and placed it on the cardstock with foam tape.  The chipboard words are from Make It Crafty, my favourite Australian chipboard supplier, who ships all over the world.  Actually Zoe's website is in US$ to make it easier for overseas purchasers.

Unfortunately MKC Digitals shop is down for maintenance at the moment, but keep checking.  Don't forget Christmas/Winter images will be 40% off for the entire month of December, so you still have time to grab a bargain or two.

Here is another gift card I made before my blog went live.

Our Facebook group will keep you up to date with what is happening in MKC Digitals Land, see you there.