Christmas in Black and White

I is the last challenge of the year at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme is Anything Christmas. As this challenge lasts for 4 weeks both teams have created cards.  For my card I have used a card topper kit Snowflake Bauble Black available from Pink Gem Designs.

This is an 8 x 8 card base, decopaged flowers and baubles and added glitter and pearls.

There will be two winners for this Christmas challenge, and they will be able to choose either two digi images, or two card topper kits or one of each.

A Gem of a Challenge #208

Our new challenge starts today and it was my turn to choose a theme, so I have chosen Animals in the Snow.  Pink Gem Designs have so many gorgeous images that are suitable for this theme, and at the moment there is 20% of all digi images until the end of November.

For my card I have used one of the card topper kits, this is Barclay with Mistletoe.  I have reduced this to fit a 6 x 6 card blank and added glitter and glossy accents.

The winner of the challenge will be able to choose two digi images or two card topper kits or one of each.

Challenges;

I Love My Scan n Cut

Just finished making this Victorian lamp for one of the Cutting Craftforium USB's.

A Gem of a Challenge - Ribbon and Pearls

Our new challenge has started at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme is Ribbon and Pearls.

For my card I have used this cute image Holly Ollie available from Pink Gem Designs.  I have used the pre coloured digi, papers from my stash and added ribbon and pearls.

The winner of this challenge will be able to choose 2 digi images or 2 card topper kits or one of each.

Challenges:

Allsorts - Christmas Creatures
Crafty Friends - Cute
CHNC - Anything Christmas optional with wings
Through the Purple Haze - Untraditional Christmas Colours
Crafting by Designs - Christmas
Fab n Funky - Christmas

Happy Birthday

I am late again posting my DT card for the next challenge at A Gem of a Challenge which is Happy Birthday.

For my card I have used the card topper kit Birthday Ollie available from Pink Gem Designs.


The winner of the challenge will be able to choose two digi images or two card topper kits or one of each.

A Gem of a Challenge - Kraft

Our new challenge has started today over at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme is use Kraft card/paper.

For my card I have used a kraft blank card base, added patterned paper and kraft die cuts.  The image I have used is Hedgy in a Hat available from Pink Gem Designs.  I have also added some sparkle to the holly berries and snow.

The winner of this challenge will be able to choose either two digi images or card kits and toppers or one of each from Pink Gem Designs.

Challenges;

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas - Anything Christmas
Craftyhazelnut Pattern Paper - Anything with Patterned Paper
Sparkles Christmas - Christmas Animals
Merry Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes + Christmas
Cardz 4 Galz - Get Krafty

Birthday Wishes

Today sees the start of the new challenge at A Gem of a Challenge and the fortnights theme is Birthday Wishes.

For my card I have used a pre coloured image from Pink Gem Designs called Unicorn on Toadstool.
The papers are from my stash and I have added die cuts and gems.

The winner of this challenge will be able to choose either 2 digi images or 2 card topper kits or one of each from Pink Gem Designs

We also have a challenge running called Children's Special Summer Challenge  and the theme for this is Summer Holiday/Vacation.


Challenges;

Pattie's Creations - Anything Goes with an image
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes
Cardz 4 Galz - Pretty Pastels
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday - Birthday/Tie One On
Through the Purple Haze - Anything Goes
Craftaholics R Us - Die Cuts

A Gem of a Challenge - Animals

The new challenge starts today at A Gem of a Challenge and our theme for this fortnight, chosen by me is Animals.

For my card I have used the pre coloured image of Henrietta in Tutu available from Pink Gem Designs. The background paper from my stash and I have added stamped flowers and leaves.

The winner of the challenge will be able to choose two digi images, or two card topper kits or one of each from Pink Gem Designs

A Gem of a Challenge - Wedding or Anniversary

I am so late in doing my DT post, had a really busy week last week and just about catching up with myself! I think!

Anyway, our new challenged started on Saturday over at A Gem of a Challenge and for this fortnight is Wedding or Anniversary.

For my card I have used the pre coloured image Love Elephants available from Pink Gem Designs.
I have embossed the background and added die cut hearts and sentiment.

The prize from Pink Gem Designs is

2 individual digi images or 2 card topper kits

or one of each

Through The Craftroom Door - Guest DT

I recently won a challenge over at Through The Craftroom Door and I was asked if I would like to be a guest designer for the challenge starting today.  The theme is as always Anything Goes and the sponsor for this challenge is Crafty Sentiment Designs.

For my card I have used the image Summer Breeze and I have coloured the image with Spectrum Noir pens. The backing paper is from a Lili of the Valley - Nit Wit pad Bonnets and Bowties. I have added a variety of die cuts and pearl gems.

Spring Fever - A Gem of a Challenge

This is a scheduled post as I should be sunning myself in Malta today.  The new challenge over at A Gem of a Challenge is Spring Fever.

For my card I have used the card topper kit Gardening Dave, available from Pink Gem Designs.  I have resized it to fit a 6 x 6 card base.

The winner of this challenge can choose 2 Digi Images or 2 Card Topper Kits, or one of each, from Pink Gem Designs.

Cutie Pie Challenge - Guest DT

Pink Gem Designs are sponsoring the challenge at Cutie Pie Challenge Blog and some of the Pink Gem DT were asked to join in.  The theme for this month is Bunnies and Chicks.

For my card I have used one of the card topper kits from Pink Gem Designs and this one Happy Birthday Bunny.  I have used and 8 x 8 card base and added glitter and gems.

A Gem of a Challenge - Ribbon and/or Lace

The new challenge has started at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme for this fortnight is Ribbon and/or Lace.

I have used a the pre-coloured topper Ella - available from Pink Gem Designs. I have used slotted lace and threaded it with ribbon.

The winner of this challenge will be able to choose either two digi images or two card topper kits or one of each from the Pink Gem website.

Challenges;

Crafty Friends - Animals or Birds
Send a Smile 4 Kids - Punches and or Die Cuts
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes with a twist Animals
4 Crafty Chicks - Babies of all kinds

Happy Birthday

This is the birthday card that I made for my grand daughter recently.  I used Tattered Lace die cut for the main part and added it to a long folded card and printed off a photo of her to add to the letter D.
 

Challenges;

Crafting by Designs - Girls or Flowers
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut Pattern Paper - Anything Goes

Boys Birthday

The new challenge has started at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme for this fortnight is Boys Birthday.  And here is my DT card.

I have used the pre coloured image Skateboard Andy available as a download from Pink Gem Designs.  Backing paper from my stash and added diecuts.

The winner of our challenge will be able to choose either 2 digi images or 2 card topper kits or one of each.


Challenges:

Crafty Friends - For a Child
Making Memories - Add Some Layers
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Celebrations
Fab n Funky - Children
Die Cutting Divas - Rainbows

DT Card for Crafty Friends Challenge "For a Child"

Pink Gem Designs are sponsoring the challenge at the Crafty Friends Challenge and the theme is For a Child.  The design team at A Gem of a Challenge were asked to be guest DT.

For my card I have used a card topper kit called Chloe with Lambs which I have resized to fit a 6x6 card base.

Crafty Friends Challenge

A Gem of a Challenge #188

Our new challenge has started over at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme is Favourite Colour Combo.

For my card I have used the image Angelica, coloured with pencils and the background paper is also from Pink Gem Designs and is called Sugar Cane. Added die cut flowers and leaves and gems.

The winner of this challenge will be able to choose 2 individual digi images or 2 card topper kits, or one of each from Pink Gem Designs.

The Big Day

I just fell in love with this new image from Lili of the Valley and bought the digi images as soon as it went of sale on Friday.

I have coloured the image with pencils, embossed the background and the flowers are made from the Dreamees stamps.

Challenges:

Allsorts - Let's Celebrate
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes
Colour Crazy - Anything Goes
Making Memories - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland - Spring Fever - Flowers Sunshine Romance
CRAFT Challenge - Love/Valentine's/Anniversary
Crafty Purple Frog - New Beginings

A Gem of a Challenge

My first post since Christmas, been a busy few weeks.  Our new challenge has started over at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme this time is Hearts and/or Flowers.

For my card I have used the topper sheet Pretty Poppy in Blue.  I just love her cute, butter wouldn't melt, little face.  I have decoupaged the roses and butterflies and added  gems and glitter.