The Paper Shelter Challenge – Grandma's Christmas Tales!

Good morning, all!

Today we have a new challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER and as always it is

ANYTHING GOES and this is our 

🤶CHRISTMAS BREAK CHALLENGE 🎅 

I have used this sweet image called GRANDMA’S CHRISTMAS TALES and placed her in a Christmassy room where she is about to read to all her grandchildren. There are a lot; just look at all the stockings on the mantle! 

I love this fabulous image and thought that she should be Mrs Claus so I popped an image of her ‘hubby’ on the wall for her.

 

Ingredients:

TPS Digi Stamp: GRANDMA’S CHRISTMAS TALES

Colouring: Faber Castel Polychromo Pencils on Tan Toned Paper

Backing paper, Fireplace and Santa: Polkadoodles Vintage Toppers & Papers

Sentiment: POLKADOODLES SWEET CHRISTMAS GREETINGS BUNDLE

Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Nesting Labels’ - Spellbinders ‘Snowflake Frame’ – Tonic Nesting Squares and Rectangles 

The Rest: Sue Wilson ‘Snowflake’ Embossing Folder

 

So please join us as it is always ANYTHING GOES with an optional twist and just look at what you could win…. 

 

Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to comment; I appreciate it more than you know. Have a great day all!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #267: Anything Goes

ALLSORTS #838: Anything Goes

PEACE ON EARTH #101: Anything Christmas

SIMON SAYS STAMP MONDAY CHALLENGE: Anything Christmas/Holidays

AS YOU LIKE IT:  Festive Creations

CUT IT UP #345: Oldie but Goodie (all the dies I’ve used are at least 15 years old)

LITTLE RED WAGON #838: Christmas Card

MORGAN’S ARTWORLD #95: Anything Goes

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #50 December 2025: Anything Goes

CREATIVE INSPIRATION #33: Anything Goes

SWEET STAMPIN’: It’s Christmas

613 AVENUE CREATE Dec 2025: Anything Goes

WE LOVE STAMPING Dec Challenge: Red & Green

COLOURING WITH PENCILS Dec Challenge: Anything Coloured with Pencils Goes

THE SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS: Anything Christmas

CLASSIC DESIGN #12-2025 Dec/Jan: Anything Goes/Make it Merry

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #95: Anything Goes 

Digi Choosday – Lots of Balloons on a Birthday Card!

 Hello everybody!  Happy Choosday!

 

It’s time for another week of 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!

 

I have a birthday card today (what no Christmas!) featuring a pre-coloured image from the WANDA COLLECTION. 

No colouring again today and boy does it save a lot of time...I am a VERY slow colourer! 😣

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

Single Pre-coloured Digi: BIRTHDAY WANDA

Sentiment: WANDA MESSAGES & QUOTES

Papers: WANDA PAPERS SET 2

 

Other Stuff:  Tattered Lace Large Nesting Dies – LDRS Cupcake Die –  Marianne Design Balloon Dies

 

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 Wednesday!

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

 LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #267: Anything Goes

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #50 December 2025: Anything Goes

CREATIVE INSPIRATION #33: Anything Goes

613 AVENUE CREATE Dec 2025: Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge 15th Birthday Blog Hop

 Good morning lovely crafters!

 Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 15th Birthday on the 8th of December!  This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge. 

The theme for this special challenge is: 

CELEBRATIONS

If you've arrived here from Gina then you're heading in the right direction!  If not, then you'll want to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, because you don't want to miss out on this one.  Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

 

Ingredients:

TPS Pre-coloured Digi Stamp: ONE MORE TIME WITH FEELING

Star & Paper: POLKADOODLES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BUNDLE

Sentiment: Created in Word

Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Nesting Stitched Rectangles’

The Rest: Doodling

 

From here, you will need to hop on over to Anet. Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in store!

 

Good Luck!  Hope you've enjoyed the Hop so far!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

CLASSIC DESIGN #11-2025 Nov/Dec: Anything Goes

CARDZ 4 GUYZ #380: Male Birthday Card with Some Purple (some of the stars on the paper are purple)

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #50 December 2025: Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations – A Polkadoodles Christmas Card Featuring New Release Mabel!

Hello, how are things? 

We have our last challenge of the year over at the Creative Inspirations Blog and we bow out of 2025 with the theme;

‘TIS THE SEASON’ 

Our sponsor is the amazing POLKADOODLES who are offering a fabulous prize so visit the blog for details.

I have used one of the images from POLKADOODLES brand new Christmas release and this is MABEL CHRISTMAS.

 

I adapted one of the gift box designs and cut it down to create my background paper as I loved the gate surrounded by holly and I’m no good at making boxes. 😞

  

Ingredients:

Digi Stamp & Paper: POLKADOODLES MABEL FESTIVE WISHES BUNDLE

Colouring: Copics

Dies: POLKADOODLES CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS GREETINGS - Spellbinders Poinsettia Frame & Mini Poinsettias – Teeny Tiny Gems - Gold Glitter Nuvo Drops

 

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 day!

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

SIMON SAYS STAMP Monday Challenge: Use Dies in Diecember

I LOVE PROMARKERS #596: Anything Goes

TRY IT ON TUESDAY: Snowflakes

PASSION FOR MARKERS Week 817: Add Some Bling

SIMON SAYS STAMP Wednesday Challenge: Use Dies in Diecember

AS YOU LIKE IT – Favourite Gold, Silver or Glitter (I prefer glitter especially for Christmas cards and gold & silver are difficult to photograph)

CARDZ 4 GALZ #264: a Cute Christmas

CLASSIC DESIGN #11-2025 Nov/Dec: Anything Goes

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #94: Anything Goes

FAB N FUNKY #627: Christmas

MORGAN’S ARTWORLD #95: Anything Goes

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #50 December 2025: Anything Goes

CRAFTY GALS CORNER # 272: Tis the Season

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE #179: Poinsettia 

The Paper Shelter Challenge – 3 Santa Tags!

 Good morning all!

Today we have a new challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER and as always it is

ANYTHING GOES with an optional twist which this time is ‘Gift Tags Galore’.

 

I made 3 tags to go on presents for my brothers and their wives using 3 of many of the wonderful Santa images available in the store.

 

My theme was ‘Transport’ but could so easily have been ‘Extreme Sports’. LOL

Ingredients:

TPS Digi Stamps: SANTA ON A SLED, XTREME XMAS and YEP, I HAVE MY METHODS 

Colouring: Arteza Pencils

TPS Paper: SNOWBALL FIGHT

Sentiments: POLKADOODLES SWEET CHRISTMAS GREETINGS BUNDLE

Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Nesting Tags’ - Sue Wilson ‘Snowflake Frame’

The Rest: Tonic Mini Snowflake Punch – Mini gems – Ribbon - Twine

 

So please join us as it is always ANYTHING GOES with an optional twist and just look at what you could win….

 

Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to comment; I appreciate it more than you know. Have a great day all!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES #183: Winter Wonderland

SIMON SAYS STAMP - Monday Challenge: Matching Set

CRAFT ROCKET #131: Christmas/Winter

TAG-ALONG (& ATC’S) November Challenge: Anything Goes (my single entry)

UNICORN CHALLENGE #115: Christmas/Winter

SIMON SAYS STAMP – Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

FAB N FUNKY # 626: All that Glitters

DAISY CHAIN #102: Christmas/Winter

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #225: Anything Goes/Use Twine

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE #837: Anything Goes

COLOURING WITH PENCILS Nov Challenge: Anything Coloured with Pencils Goes

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #266: Anything Goes

TRY IT ON TUESDAY: Snowflakes

CLASSIC DESIGN #11-2025 Nov/Dec: Anything Goes

Digi Choosday – A Cute Hedgehog Christmas Card!

 Hello everybody!  Happy Choosday!

 

It’s time for another week of 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!

This week I have a DL Christmas card to share featuring a super cute image from the PICKLES HEDGEHOG COLLECTION

 

This little sweetie has lofty ambitions and has decided to be the star on top of the Christmas tree...Health & Safety anyone?!

 

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

Single B/W Digi: PICKLES HEDGEHOG JUMPER

Dies: PERFECT PARCELS

Stencil: HEAVENLY CIRCLES

 

Other Stuff:  Copics – Tonic Tree & Spellbinders Mini Poinsettia Dies – Star Punch – Glitter Card - Gems

 

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 Wednesday!

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

 CRAFT ROCKET #131: Christmas/Winter

UNICORN CHALLENGE #115: Christmas/Winter

SIMON SAYS STAMP – WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE: Anything Goes

FAB N FUNKY # 626: All that Glitters

DAISY CHAIN #102: Christmas/Winter

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE #837: Anything Goes

WE LOVE STAMPING November Challenge: Anything Christmas

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #266: Anything Goes

I LOVE PROMARKERS #596: Anything Goes

CLASSIC DESIGN #11-2025 Nov/Dec: Anything Goes

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #94: Anything Goes

CRAFTY GALS CORNER # 272: Tis the Season

GDT - Colouring With Pencils Challenge - Cute Bee Digis!

 Good morning!

 

I am very blessed to once again be a guest designer on the KLEUREN MET POTLODEN (COLOURING WITH PENCILS) challenge blog and I had the most beautiful digi to work with from one of their sponsors CUTE BEE DIGIS.

 

This glorious lady is called AUTUMN REGINA and I added her to some background paper with a sentiment before printing her out to colour. 

I have to admit to being slightly intimidated by this image but using pencils is far more forgiving than alcohol markers. If you want to see how fab she can look check out Josje’s AMAZING pencil colouring HERE. 

Ingredients:

Digital Stamp: CUTE BEE - AUTUMN REGINA 

Paper: POLKADOODLES AUTUMN PAPERS 3C

Colouring: Arteza & Arrtx Pencils on Bristol Board

Dies:  Spellbinders ‘Postage Stamp Squares’ – Tattered Lace Mini Bow - Various Leaves

Sentiment: POLKADOODLES AUTUMN FALL GREETINGS

  

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 Tuesday!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

DOUBLE D CHALLENGES – Fall Colour

MORGAN’S ARTWORLD #94: Anything Goes

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE #837: Anything Goes

613 AVENUE CREATE Nov Challenge: Anything Goes

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #266: Anything Goes

CLASSIC DESIGN #11-2025 Nov/Dec: Anything Goes

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #94: Anything Goes 

The Paper Shelter Challenge – Sweater Weather with Autumn Starter Kit!

Good morning, all!

Today we have a new challenge at THE PAPER SHELTER and as always it is

ANYTHING GOES with an optional twist which this time is ‘Sweater Weather’ and we have a mood board to inspire you too. 

 

So, my ‘Sweater Weather’ design features this lovely lady, strolling through the park with her coffee and cake; the perfect AUTUMN STARTER KIT.

 

In fact, coffee (or preferably tea) with cake make the perfect starter kit for ANY season.

 

Ingredients:

Digi Stamp: AUTUMN STARTER KIT

Colouring: Copics

Paper: LOTV Frosty Christmas

Sentiment: Polkadoodles

Dies: Couture by Create & Craft ‘Winter Wonderland Frame’ Set

So please join us as it is always ANYTHING GOES with an optional twist and just look at what you could win….

 

Thanks so much for visiting and taking the time to comment; I appreciate it more than you know. Have a great day all! 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #265: Anything Goes

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE #836: Anything Goes

I LOVE PROMARKERS #595: Anything Goes

MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES #183: Winter Wonderland

UNICORN CHALLENGE #115: Christmas/Winter

MORGAN’S ARTWORLD #94: Anything Goes

DAISY CHAIN #102: Christmas/Winter

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #225: Anything Goes

613 AVENUE CREATE Nov Challenge: Anything Goes

Digi Choosday – A Gingerbread Christmas Card Using Non-Traditional Colours!

 Hello everybody!  Happy Choosday!

 

It’s time for another week of 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!

 

I love non-traditional colours for Christmas, and I have used the cuter than cute GINGERBREAD HOLLY COLLECTION on my ‘cheeky’ card today. 

This image is way too cute and just look at that little gingie bottom (I had to give him a heart tattoo; it seemed appropriate and inappropriate all at the same time). 

 

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

Single B/W Digi: HOT CHOCOLATE

B/W Image, Paper and Sentiment: GINGERBREAD HOLLY COLLECTION

 

Other Stuff:  Copics – Kraft Card – Go Kreate Square Frame Frilly #10 Dies – Tonic ‘Candy Cane’ Die – Banner Die

 

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 Wednesday!

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #265: Anything Goes

ALLSORTS CHALLENGE #836: Anything Goes/Christmas Cards

I LOVE PROMARKERS #595: Anything Goes

TRY IT ON TUESDAY: Get Ready for Christmas

PEACE ON EARTH November Challenge: Anything Christmas Goes

UNICORN CHALLENGE #115: Christmas/Winter

DAISY CHAIN #102: Christmas/Winter

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #225: Anything Goes

613 AVENUE CREATE Nov Challenge: Anything Goes

WE LOVE STAMPING November Challenge: Anything Christmas

CRAFTY GALS CORNER # 272: Tis the Season