GDT – The Dream Factory Challenge – Polkadoodles Gnome Stamps!

Good morning!

I am very honoured to be a guest designer on THE DREAM FACTORY challenge blog today. Their themes are always film related and today the film in question is

 so anything bee-related basically.

POLKADOODLES has a fabulous array of bee and gnome images in their collection called BUZZY BEE, and that is what I chose to use today. I printed the image directly onto the backing paper to make a single layer CAS card (so much easier for posting).

This little guy is taking his love of bees very seriously as he has even dyed his beard to be a bee-ard. 😊

Ingredients:

Digital Stamp: HEY GNOMIE

Honey Jar Paper: BUZZY BEE PRINTABLE EMBELLISHMENT BUNDLE

Colouring: Copics on PERFECT STAMPING & PRINTING CARD

Dies:  Presscut ‘Nesting Stich Dot Hexagons’  

  

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to comment; I really do appreciate it! Have a lovely day!

 I would like to enter the following challenges:

CRAFTY CATZ #717: Anything Goes

INKSPIRATIONAL #371: Summer Vibe

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #281: Anything Goes

PASSION FOR MARKERS Week 846: CAS

THE FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE: Summer Season

MOVING ALONG WITH TIMES #191: Use a Colouring Medium

WE LOVESTAMPING July Challenge: Summertime/Anything Goes

THE PAPER FUNDAY #89: Anything Goes

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #233: Anything Goes/Fun in the Sun

CREATIVE FINGERS #326: Anything Goes

SCRAP AND ME #142: Something Sweet for Everyone

CRAFTY GALS CORNER #278: Anything Goes/Sweets for Dad

CLASSIC DESIGN #07: Anything Goes/Any Holiday

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #102: Anything Goes

Digi Choosday – A Snow Globe Shaped Card for Christmas!

Hello everybody!  Happy Choosday! I refuse to mention the hot weather (oops I just did) as I am trying to ignore it and hope it goes away.

Anyway…

It’s time for some inspiration for our monthly ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have some amazing prizes on offer so check out the BLOG for details.

 

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY, so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s for a limited time only so be quick!

 

So, Christmas is coming and the team are celebrating all things festive.  There are so many amazing Christmas bundles in the store but this time I chose to use the PICKLES HEDGEHOG COLLECTION 

 I created a snow globe shaped card featuring this lovely image called PICKLES HEDGEHOG CANDY CANE and yes, he is going to eat it all and no you can’t have any. 

 

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

B/W Image: PICKLES HEDGEHOG CANDY CANE

Sentiment Stamp: GNOME LET IT SNOW STAMPS & DIES

Dies: VINTAGE SNOWGLOBE DIE SET 

Other Stuff:  Faber Castell Polychromos on Toned Tan Paper – Tonic & Memory Box Snowflake Dies – Snowflake Punch - Gold Embossing Powder - White Gel Pen - Gems - Bow

 

So, visit THE BLOG where you can join in with our challenge and see all the gorgeous projects from the DT.   In addition, don’t forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE and visit the STORE!

 

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave a comment; I really do appreciate it!  Have a great day!

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

GIRLZ CREATIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE #184: Anything Christmas Goes

LITTLE RED WAGON #866: Piano Man (the song ‘Let it Snow’)

CRAFTY CATZ #717: Anything Goes

SWEET STAMPIN’: Christmas in July

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #281: Anything Goes

PEACE ON EARTH #115: Anything Christmas Goes

FAB N FUNKY #641: Christmas in July

TRY IT ON TUESDAY: Animals

A CUT ABOVE - 2 Year Anniversary Challenge: Anything Goes with a Die Cut

MOVING ALONG WITH TIMES #191: Use a Colouring Medium

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #57: Anything Goes

PEARLY SPARKLES #121: Christmas in July

CRAFTY ANIMALS #107: Anything with an Animal Goes

DRAGONFLY DREAMS: Christmas in July with Glitter or Sparkle

THE PAPER FUNDAY #89: Anything Goes

UNICORN CHALLENGE #122: No Design paper

CREATIVE FINGERS #326: Anything Goes

CREATIVE INSPIRATION #40: Anything Goes

CRAFT ROCKET #138: Animals

CRAFTY GALS CORNER #278: Anything Goes/Sweets for Dad 

THE OUTLAWZ CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE July: Anything Christmas Goes 

SCRAP AND ME #142: Something Sweet for Everyone

SIMON SAYS STAMP - Wednesday Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

613 Avenue Create Challenge – A Meditative Retirement Card!

Hello, how are things?

It is time for a new monthly challenge at 613 AVENUE CREATE.

Our challenge is monthly and always ‘Anything Goes’ with an optional twist which today is ‘Any Holiday’.

 

I chose to follow the Anything Goes theme this time as I had a retirement card to make for one of my sisters-in-law.

 

DI’S DIGITAL STAMPS has some fabulous modern ladies in their store and I thought that this particular one, LOTUS LOTTIE YOGA, would be just right for my SiL. It’s an ironic sentiment as she has no conception of relaxation at all. She is always on the go so retirement will probably mean her cramming even more into her days (my poor brother…teehee).

Ingredients:

Digi Stamp: LOTUS LOTTIE YOGA

Colouring: Arrtx Pencils on Faber Castell Mixed Media Paper

Paper: LDRS Creative

Dies: Chloe’s Creative Cards ‘8 x 8 Fancy Squares’ - Generic Flowers & Candles 

Sentiment: Created in Canva

We would love to have you play along with us so pop over to the blog and join in the fun.

Before I go we are having a

DESIGN TEAM CALL

We need two or three designers to join our team. We are a laid-back, easy-peasy team, with few rules. Our challenges are set for the entire year, so you will be able to create your projects in advance. We ask for a minimum commitment of six months. If you are interested, please contact Em at emlouisef@gmail.com. All skill levels are welcome!

 

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to comment; it really means a lot! Take care! 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

COLOURING WITH PENCILS June: Anything Coloured with Pencils Goes

CLASSIC DESIGN #06-2026: Anything Goes

CRAFTY CATZ #717: Anything Goes

MOVING ALONG WITH TIMES #191: Use a Colouring Medium

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #57: Anything Goes

THE PAPER FUNDAY #89: Anything Goes

CREATIVE FINGERS #326: Anything Goes

CREATIVE INSPIRATION #40: Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations – Mo’s Digital Pencil Peaches!

Hello, how are things? 

We have a new challenge over at the Creative Inspirations Blog and this month our theme is;

‘Summer Sunshine’

(I’ve had quite enough of that thank you)

We have no sponsor this time, so our Natalie is generously providing the winner’s prize so come and join us!

I was trawling through my very extensive digi stamp collection and came across this cutie from MO’S DIGITAL PENCIL, and I thought she would be perfect for this month’s theme.

 Despite owning a few ‘sun’ dies I decided to use a stencil and kept things pretty CAS…well for me anyway.

 

Ingredients:

Digi Stamp: MO’S DIGITAL PENCIL ‘PEACHES’

Colouring: Arrtx Pencils on Faber Castell Mixed Media Paper

Dies: Chloe’s Creative Cards ‘8 x 8 Fancy Squares’

Sentiment: POLKADOODLES ‘PERFECTLY PERFECT’ STAMP & DIE SET

Stencil: That's Crafty 'Burst'

Others Stuff: Mini Butterfly Punch - Gems - Mustard Seed Distress Oxide Ink

 

So, pop over to the blog and join in the fun this month, we would love to see you.

 

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to comment; it really means a lot! Have a great month!

 

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

CRAFTY CATZ #716: Anything Goes

SWEET STAMPIN: Anything but a Birthday

CREATIVE FINGERS #325: Always Anything Goes

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #280: Anything Goes

FAB N FUNKY #640: Something Beginning with B (Butterflies)

CUPCAKE INSPIRATIONS #638: Anything Goes 

DOUBLE D: Potpourri

CLASSIC DESIGN #06-2026: Anything Goes

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #101: Anything Goes

CREATIVE COLOUR GIRLZ #6: Butterflies

MOVING ALONG WITH TIMES #191: Use a Colouring Medium

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #57: Anything Goes

THE PAPER FUNDAY #89: Anything Goes/Summer Splash

COLOURING WITH PENCILS June: Anything Coloured with Pencils Goes

CRAFTY GALS CORNER #278: Anything Goes/Sweets for Dad 

GDT – Colouring with Pencils Challenge – LOTV!

 Good morning from the sweltering UK! Urgh!  

 

I am very proud to once again be a guest designer on the KLEUREN MET POTLODEN (COLOURING WITH PENCILS) challenge blog and I had a gorgeous digital stamp to work with from one of their sponsors the amazing  LILI OF THE VALLEY.

 

Not that I am hoping for Autumn (more like wishing and praying) but this card definitely has an autumnal feel. This cute little chap is called FOX & FLOWERS and I used my Arrtx pencils to colour him.

  I raided my considerable die stash and found some sunflowers (maker unknown) that I had not used in years but were perfect for this image. I also found a teeny bee button that just had to be added too.

 

Ingredients:

Digital Stamp: LOTV FOX & FLOWERS

Sentiment: LOTV AUTUMNAL SENTIMENTS SET

Paper: LDRS Creative - Polkadoodles

Colouring: Arrtx Pencils on Faber Castell Mixed Media Paper

Dies:  Craft Addiction UK ‘Wavy Double Stitch Circles’ – Sunflowers

Others: Teeny Tiny Bee Button

 

So, grab your pencils and pop over to the KLEUREN MET POTLODEN blog and join in the fun.

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to comment; I really do appreciate it! Have a lovely Wednesday!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES #190: Favourite Tool (Dies)

THE PAPER FUNDAY #88: Anything Goes

CRAFTY ANIMALS #106: Anything Goes with an Animal

A CUT ABOVE June Challenge: Anything Goes with a Die Cut

SIMON SAYS STAMP Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

LITTLE RED WAGON #864: Feather, Fur & Fin

CREATIVE COLOUR GIRLZ #5: Flowers

CRAFTY CATZ #716: Anything Goes

SWEET STAMPIN: Anything but a Birthday

CREATIVE FINGERS #325: Always Anything Goes

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #232: Anything Goes/Penny for your Thoughts

DAISY CHAIN #108: Not Square

WE LOVE STAMPING June Challenge: Anything Goes/Sports or Hobbies

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #280: Anything Goes

UNICORN CHALLENGE #121: Flowers

FAB N FUNKY #640: Something Beginning with B (Blooms, Bee & Basket)

CUPCAKE INSPIRATIONS #638: Anything Goes 

CLASSIC DESIGN #06-2026: Anything Goes

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #101: Anything Goes

Digi Choosday – A Card for a Shopper!

Hello everybody!  Happy Choosday! Phew what a scorcher here in the UK! We have a red weather alert for heat in our area, and I know it is affecting many other countries too so stay safe everyone.

 

It’s time for some inspiration for our monthly ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have some amazing prizes on offer so check out the BLOG for details.

 

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s for a limited time only so be quick!

 

The team had a shopping theme this week and I have used an image from the WINNIE SUNSHINE DELIGHTS COLLECTION. I did my usual thing of placing the image onto a piece of patterned paper, adding shadows and a sentiment then printing it out to colour.

This is BUSY and she has certainly been busy, just look at all those bags!

 

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

B/W Image: BUSY

Paper: WINNIE SUNSHINE DELIGHTS PACK 2

Sentiment: WINNIE SUNSHINE DELIGHTS GREETINGS BUNDLE

 

Other Stuff:  Copics – Chloe’s Creative Cards ‘Gilded Squares 3’Dies

 – Globe Land Shopping Bag Die Set - Doodling

 

So, visit THE BLOG where you can join in with our challenge and see all the gorgeous projects from the DT.   In addition, don’t forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE and visit the STORE!

 

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave a comment; I really do appreciate it!  Have a great day!

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES #190: Favourite Tool (Dies)

PEARLY SPARKLES #120: This Makes Me Smile

THE PAPER FUNDAY #88: Anything Goes

A CUT ABOVE June Challenge: Anything Goes with a Die Cut

CRAFTY CATZ #716: Anything Goes

SWEET STAMPIN: Anything but a Birthday

DAISY CHAIN #108: Not Square

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #280: Anything Goes

FAB N FUNKY #640: Something Beginning with B (Bow & Bags)

CUPCAKE INSPIRATIONS #638: Anything Goes

CLASSIC DESIGN #06-2026: Anything Goes

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #101: Anything Goes

Digi Choosday – A Graduation Card!

Hello everybody!  Happy Choosday! 

It’s time for some inspiration for our monthly ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have some amazing prizes on offer so check out the BLOG for details.

 

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s for a limited time only so be quick!

Our theme for this week is Graduation and once again I used the fabulous GRADUATION/STUDENT/SCHOOL COLLECTION for my card

 This sweet little miss is called CUTE GIRL WITH GLASSES and I took the fun apple paper from the collection into Word then added all my black and white images on top (using 2 sets of the books).  I also added one of the coloured rosettes and wrote ‘#1’ on top. I coloured everything with my Copics and included a few paper-punched stars too.

 

 

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

Main B/W Image: CUTE GIRL WITH GLASSES

Paper: GRADUATION/STUDENT PAPER BUNDLE

B/W Books: GRADUATION OBJECTS BUNDLE

Pre-coloured Rosette: GRADUATION CLIPART

 

Other Stuff:  Copics – Sentimentally Yours ‘Nesting DL Dies’ – Star Punches

 

So, visit THE BLOG where you can join in with our challenge and see all the gorgeous projects from the DT.   In addition, don’t forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE and visit the STORE!

 

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave a comment; I really do appreciate it!  Have a great day!

    

I would like to enter the following challenges:

PASSION FOR MARKERS Week 841: Favourite Colour Combo (too many faves but I love red & green…it’s not just for Christmas)

CRAFTY CATZ #715: Anything Goes

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE #851: Anything Goes

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #279: Anything Goes

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #56: Anything Goes

THE PAPER FUNDAY #88: Anything Goes

CREATIVE INSPIRATION #39: Anything Goes

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #232: Anything Goes/Penny for your Thoughts

DAISY CHAIN #108: Not Square

WE LOVE STAMPING June Challenge: Anything Goes