613 Avenue Create Challenge – A Sunny Card with a LOTV Vintage Boy!

 Hello, how are things?

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

Our challenge is monthly and always ‘Anything Goes’ with an optional twist which today is ‘Bright & Breezy’ …so a project featuring sun or wind.

 

I went for the sunny option for my card today as I needed a card for another of my brothers and decided to use an image from the amazing LILI OF THE VALLEY. 

This sweet little lad is one I have in clear stamp form from a set that is many, many years old.  It includes the ‘Happy Birthday’ and corners I used too.

Ingredients:

Clear Stamps: LOTV Vintage Boys Set (retired)

Colouring: Arrtx Pencils on Strathmore Toned Tan Paper

Dies: Globe Land ‘Tatty Frames’ and ‘Label’ – Tonic ‘Grass’ – LDRS Creative ‘Layered Sun’ 

The Rest: X Cut Teeny Tiny Butterfly Punch

 

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

 

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 August Challenge: Anything Coloured with pencils Goes

KRAFTY CHICKS #836: Birthday

SWEET STAMPIN: Use a Die Cut

CREATIVE FINGERS #328: Anything Goes

CLASSIC DESIGN #08-2026: Anything Goes/Use Die Cuts

ALLY’S ANGELS #109: Anything Goes

I LOVE PROMARKERS & OTHER MEDIUMS #613: For the Boys

CREATIVE COLOUR GIRLZ #8: Men

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #59: Anything Goes

COLOURFUL OPTIONS September Challenge: Option 2 Warm Earth Tones

CRAFTY ROCKET #140: Use Dies

CRAFTY CALENDAR September Challenge: Summer

WE LOVE STAMPING September Challenge: Trees & Leaves

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #235: Anything Goes

GDT – Creative Colour Girlz – Mo’s Digital Pencil Boys Card!

 Good morning!

I am very honoured to be guest designer again on the CREATIVE COLOUR GIRLZ challenge blog today and their theme this time is ‘MEN’.

I decided to use this fab image from MO’S DIGITAL PENCIL called PAUL TYPING.

This is in fact a birthday card for one of my brothers and as he works from home this is pretty much him in a nutshell…but with more hair.

Ingredients:

Digital Stamp: MO’S DIGITAL PENCIL ‘PAUL TYPING’

Colouring: Arrtx Pencils on Faber Castell Mixed Media Paper

Sentiment: Created in Canva

Dies: Spellbinders ‘Postage Edge Rectangles’ – Globe Land ‘Graffiti’

Paper: POLKADOODLES ‘OH BOY’ (currently on sale)

 

So, get creating for all those men in your life and join in with this fab challenge.

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

Enjoy your day! 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

TRY IT ON TUESDAY – Inspired by a Song (9 to 5 by Dolly Parton)

KRAFTY CHICKS #835: Masculine

SIMON SAYS STAMP – Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #284: Anything Goes

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #234: Anything Goes

COLOURING WITH PENCILS August Challenge: Anything Coloured with pencils Goes

SWEET STAMPIN: Use a Die Cut

CREATIVE FINGERS #328: Anything Goes

INKPIRATIONAL #375: Visual Prompt: Scrabble Tiles (Home Working, Family, Love)

CLASSIC DESIGN #08-2026: Anything Goes/Use Die Cuts

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #103: Anything Goes

ALLY’S ANGELS #109: Anything Goes

I LOVE PROMARKERS #613: For the Boys

MY BESTIES DUTCH GIRLS September Challenge: Anything Goes

GDT - Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge - Di's Digi Winter Bear

 Good morning! Back again! 

Today I find myself as a guest on the GIRLZ CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE blog and their theme this time is ‘Fun Folds’

 

Well, my ‘fun fold’ is a centre stepper card featuring this fabulous cocoa-sipping polar bear from DIS DIGI STAMPS called MUGSY (love it).

I must admit it took me ages to make this card. Do you find that happens sometimes? I had chosen my paper, coloured my image then…nope I had nothing. I knew it would be a stepper but that was about it. Still a cup of tea and a walk with the dog later and I managed to finish it. Phew!

Ingredients:

Digital Stamp:  DIS DIGI STAMPS ‘MUGSY’

Dies: Tattered Lace Centre Stepper Set – Sue Wilson ‘Holly Sprays’, ‘Snow Fall Border’ and ‘Flying Santa’ - Catherine Pooler Winter Frame – Tonic ‘Merry Christmas’

Paper: LOTV ‘Frosty Christmas'

Colouring: Arrtx Pencils on Strathmore Grey Toned Paper

Others: Mini Gems

 

So, get out those Christmas supplies and folding boards and join in with this fab challenge.

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

Enjoy your day! 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

COLOURING WITH PENCILS July: Anything Coloured with Pencils Goes

CLASSIC DESIGN #07: Anything Goes/Any Holiday

ALLY’S ANGELS #108: Anything Goes

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #283: Anything Goes

PEACE ON EARTH #117: Anything Christmas Goes

GIRLZ CREATIVE FUN ART OF SCRAP #24: Anything Goes with Designer Paper

MIRTILLAMENTE CHALLENGE #58: Anything Goes

A CUT ABOVE August Challenge: Anything Goes with a Die-Cut

CRITTER CRAZY CHALLENGES #113: Anything Goes with a Featured Critter

CARLIN’S CARD PARADISE #87: Anything Goes

THE OUTLAWZ CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE: August Challenge: Anything Christmas Goes

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR ROUND – August Challenge: P & Q (P for Polar Bear)

GDT - Colouring With Pencils Challenge - Colour of Love Stamps

Good morning!

I am over the moon to once again be a guest designer on the KLEUREN MET POTLODEN (COLOURING WITH PENCILS) challenge blog.

 

They have a few sponsors each month and I have used an image from one of them, COLOUR OF LOVE, and she is called SNOWDROP KOKESHI DOLL.

 I decided to decorate a page in my small square art journal, using lots of white die-cuts and a pop of green. 

Ingredients:

Digital Stamp:   SNOWDROP KOKESHI DOLL

Dies:  POLKADOODLES ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS GREETINGS WREATH’ – Various from Tonic

Paper:

Colouring: Arrtx Pencils on Faber Castell Mixed Media Paper

Others:  Art Journal - Gems

  

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 Saturday! 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

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

CRAFTY CATZ #718: Anything Goes

PEARLY SPARKLES #121: Christmas in July

DRAGONFLY DREAMS: Christmas in July with Glitter or Sparkle

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #282: Anything Goes

SCRAP AND ME #142: Something Sweet for Everyone

THE OUTLAWZ CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE July: Anything Christmas Goes 

CLASSIC DESIGN #07: Anything Goes/Any Holiday

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