Digi Choosday – A Gatefold Anniversary Card with a Wraparound!

 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!

 

Now when I saw that we had a ‘wraparound’ challenge this week I was a bit stumped, never having made anything like that before, so this is what I came up with.

 

I used the fabulous DIGI DEAL BUNDLE,  PERFECT PEONY to make a gatefold anniversary card, making the wraparound part from pink vellum.

 

No colouring just gorgeous pre-coloured loveliness.

 

I did a lot of manipulation in Word, cropping and replicating the single bloom to make the inside frame and increasing the transparency of the same image (uncropped and enlarged) to give a watermark effect that could still be written over.

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

All Pre-coloured Images & Papers: PERFECT PEONY

Sentiment: LOVE BIRDS GREETINGS

 

Other Stuff:  Globe Land Bow and Narrow Frame Dies – Tattered Lace Nesting Arch Dies – Vellum - Pearls

 

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:

SIMON SAYS STAMP Monday Challenge: Wedding/Anniversary

MAKE MY MONDAY #278: Say it with Flowers

CRAFT ROCKET #136: Not Square 

SIMON SAYS STAMP Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

CRAFTY CATZ #714: Anything Goes

ALLSORTS #850: Anything Goes

CRAFTY GALS CORNER #277: Anything Goes/Flowers for Mom

CLASSIC DESIGN #056-2026: Anything Goes/Birthday

Digi Choosday – A Graduation Card!

 Hello everybody!  Happy Choosday! Can't believe we will be in May on Friday...did I miss a couple of weeks in April?!

 

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!

 

Our theme for this week is Graduation and thankfully Nikky has the perfect kit for just such an occasion. 

No colouring this time just gorgeous pre-coloured goodies from the GRADUATION/STUDENT/SCHOOL COLLECTION. I took everything into Word, arranged the design and then added shadows. Then once printed I rolled each end to resemble a scroll.

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

Pre-coloured Image: CUTE BOY GREY GOWN

Paper: GRADUATION/STUDENT PAPER BUNDLE

Word Art: GRADUATION/STUDENT WORD ART QUOTES

Additional Pre-coloured Bits: GRADUATION/STUDENT EPHEMERA

 

Other Stuff:  Tattered Lace Nesting Labels Dies - Bows

 

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:

KRAFTY CHICKS #817: Masculine Week 

613 AVENUE CREATE April 2026: Anything Goes

LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS #276: Anything Goes

THE PAPER FUNDAY #86: Anything Goes or Die Cuts/Punches

LET’S CRAFT & CREATE #230: Anything Goes

AS YOU LIKE IT: Brights or Pastels (I choose brights because I love the impact)

CRAFTY CATZ #712: Anything Goes

CRAFTY GALS CORNER #276: Anything Goes

CLASSIC DESIGN #04-2026: Anything Goes/Furry Friends

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS #99: Anything Goes 

THE DREAM FACTORY #149: Code 3 (use at least 3 colours)

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

Digi Choosday – A Pre-coloured Digi Reflection DL Card!

Hello everybody!  Happy Choosday!

 It’s time for another week of inspiration for our 4 weekly ‘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 don’t often use pre-coloured images but there are some beautiful digis in the store that Nikky has painstakingly coloured for our convenience so I thought I would use one today. 

Digi Choosday – A Cute Hippo & a Big ‘Big Hugs’ Die!

Good morning everybody!  Happy Choosday!

It’s time for another week of inspiration for our ‘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 are using pre-coloured images this week and I chose to use this cute, HELGA SITTING PRETTY. Well in this case she seems to be sitting uncomfortably on top of a large ‘U’.

Digi Choosday – A Sweet Gingerbread Girl on an Almost White-on-White Card!

Good morning everybody!  Happy Choosday!

So it’s time for a new ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner 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! 

Another card using the GINGERBREAD COOKIE COLLECTION and this cutie is called GINGERBREAD GIRL.

 

Digi Choosday – 20th Wedding Anniversary Card with Flowers

Good morning everybody!  Happy Choosday!

So it’s time for a new ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner 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! 

Good grief what a fortnight I’ve just had. After avoiding the thing for 4 years COVID finally got me. I’m over it now thank goodness but it stopped me in my tracks I must say.

Anyway, back to more pleasant things the team are using flowers on unusual shaped cards this week and I have made a card for my brother and his wife for their 20^th wedding anniversary. 

Digi Choosday – Flowers Galore!

Good morning everybody!  Happy Choosday!

So it’s time for a new ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner 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! 

Absolutely no colouring on my card today, just lots of pre-coloured images (actually all the same image simply resized and flipped) to make a bouquet in lovely lavender.

Gem of a Challenge – Helga Hippo!

 Hello happy Saturday!

So, time for another GEM OF A CHALLENGE sponsored by the fabulous POLKADOODLES.

The challenge runs fortnightly, is always Anything Goes, and has fab prizes on offer so check it out HERE.

Polkadoodles do some amazing design sheets that contain all you need to make a project so that is what I have used today. Just snip, stick and go! (Well clearly there’s a bit more to it than that but you get what I mean.) 

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

All Pre-coloured Digital Elements: HELGA HIPPO DESIGN SHEET 09

Printing Paper: ULTIMATE GRAPHIC

Other Stuff: Nesting Tag Dies – Ribbon – Glitter Gems – Liquid Pearls

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such kind comments; I really do appreciate it!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

DC – Easter & Chocolate!

Good morning, everybody!

It’s Choosday which means it’s time for a new ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner 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 haven’t made a stepper card for ages so to ring the changes that’s what I decided to do. 

DC – A Horace & Boo Birthday!

Good morning, everybody!

It’s Choosday which means it’s time for a new ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner 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 have male birthday cards to share today, and I have used the fabulous HORACE & BOO collection.

DC – You’re My Anchor!

Hello everyone, hope you are doing well!  It's a real scorcher here in the UK, I won't pretend that I'm enjoying it!! 

It’s Choosday which means it’s time for a new ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner 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 is for a limited time only so be quick!  

So, this must be one of the simplest cards I have ever made.  Just a pre-coloured anchor, fish and paper digitally manipulated in Word then cut into a card…. I’ll get my coat. 

Ingredients:

Polkadoodles Goodies:

All Digi Images, Paper & Sentiment: WINNIE STARFISH & SANDCASTLES

Other Stuff:

Slightly dodgy fussy cutting!

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

Thanks so much for looking, I appreciate your time!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A PERFECT TIME TO CRAFT – Challenge #7: July Anything Goes

LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #150: Anything Goes

CRAFTY SENTIMENTS – Anything Goes

CLASSIC DESIGN – Challenge #7: July Anything Goes

LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #60: July Anything Goes

CRAFTY CREATIONS – Challenge #423: Anything Goes

THE CREATIVE CRAFTERS – Challenge #42: Anything Goes