Guest Designer at ABC Christmas Challenge - Let's get Krafty for Kids!

Over at ABC Christmas Challenge they have a new challenge and are being sponsored by Digital Delights. They kindly asked me to make a card for them to which I gladly accepted :)
The challenge is "K is for Kids and Kraft" and it was a challenge for me as I'm not a huge Kraft fan, even though it is very popular right now.

Challenges:
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
I Did It - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Let's Get Krafty
Digi Doodle Shop - Embossing
Christmas Card Challenges - Christmas with the option of
Christmas Inspirations - Christmas Card for a Child
Basic Grey Challenges - Mix It Up (I used BG papers and BG embossing folder)
Phindys Place - Christmas in May
Winter Wonderland - P is for...Punches (anything beginning with P)
Christmas Stampin - Very Vintage (although the image is not Vintage the style of papers, Kraft paper and inking are)
2 Sisters - Use a Digi
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Scallops
Digital Tuesday - Texture
Ladybug Crafts - Animals
My Time To Craft - Use a Die Cut

Card Recipe:
Image - Tango The Skating Bird
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Basic Grey Fruitcake (discontinued)
Gloss - Liquid Embossing by All Night Media
Embossing Folder - Basic Grey Diamonds by Sizzix
Die Cut - Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Seventeen Die Templatesand Spellbinders Nestabilities Eyelet Squares Die Templates
Border Punch - Snowflake Border by Martha Stewart

I thought this little guy was so sweet and to make him just a little sweeter I added Liquid Embossing to his skates for some extra shine!
It was nice to make a Christmas card for a change and I highly recommend you visiting and adding ABC Christmas Challenge to your blog roll!
Katie

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Things With Wings

It's Tuesday so that means a new challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar and this week we are looking for your creations with "Wings!".
This could be a bird, a butterfly, a fairy, an angel, really anything at all with Wings!
I decided to go with a favorite image of mine, Teddy Bea!

Challenges:
Truly Scrumptious - Anything Goes
I Did It - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenges - Anything Goes
Emerald Fairies - Anything Goes (3 entries max)
Crafty Calendar - Teddy Bears
Stamptacular Sunday - Bear Necessities
Creative Stamp Friends - Favorite Colors (I love blue and brown together)
Digi's With Attitude - Brown, Beige and another Color
Colour Create - White, Cream, Brown and One Other
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (i chose square card, image, patterned paper, die cut, pearls, flowers)
Clear It Out - Any Coloring Medium
Creative Card Crew - Cute and Girly
Diva's by Design - One for The Girls (2 entries max)
Flutterby - Open (with a Fairy, Angel or Butterfly)
Paper Pretties - Flowers
CCEE Stampers - May Flowers
House of Gilli - Flowers
Always Something Creative - Flowers
2 Sisters - Use a Digi
Word of The Week - Wings

Card Recipe:
Image - Teddy Bea Wishes
Paper - Ella Blue by GCD Studios
Medium - Copic Markers
Rose - Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Die Cut - Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Seventeen Die Templates
Border Die - Spellbinders Nestabilities Mega - Parisian Accents
Die Cut - Spellbinders Nestabilities Eyelet Circles Die Templates
Sentiment - Heidi Grace for Fiskars

I love this image and have used her quite a few times, in fact I really need to get some more Teddy Bo and Co images!
Anyway you need to "get flying" and play along with us at A Spoon Full of Sugar!

It's Magnolia Monday #2! - A Little Pink Tilda

EDITED TO ADD - Won Challenge #18 at Cheerful Stamp Pad. Thanks so much!!!

Placed in the Top 3 at Creative Cowgirls. Thanks so much!!!!


Hi Everyone!
It's Monday so that means a new Maggie card for my Magnolia Monday's!
I'd love to see your cards too and if you have a card featuring any Magnolia stamp posted on your blog today, Monday May 23rd, please add it to the link gadget below and I'll come and leave you some love! If you do link up I'd love to to mention this post in your post and come and leave some love for some others that link up.
The Inlinkz will stay open until Tuesday at midnight for cards posted on Monday.
And now on to my card and the list of challenges it fits in. Now if you know me I do this with every card BUT I think this week I need an intervention as my list is both amazing and annoyingly long! I apologize to all you wonderful DT commentors looking for your link, I can assure you that if I linked on your challenge blog (over 50 of them!) then the relevant link back is in there! LOL

Challenges:
Thrilling Thursday - Show Us What You Got
Woodware USA - Anything Goes
I Did It - Anything Goes
Inspire Me Friday - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Truly Scrumptious - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Cheerful Stamp Pad - Color My World (any form of coloring)
Clear It Out - Any Coloring Medium
It's A Magnolia Challenge - Use Tilda
Just Magnolia - Sketch
Bearly Mine - Vintage Easel Card
There She Goes - Easel Up
Ooh La La - Fancy Folds
Happileigh Scrappin - Fancy Fold
ABC - U is for Unusual Fold
Prairie Fairy - More than One Fold
Take Time For You - Other Styles of Card
Digi Doodle Shop - Embossing
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Dry Embossing
The Paper Shelter - Distress to Impress
Kaboodle Doodles - Distress
Pixie Dust - Back in Time (make a Vintage card)
The Rubber Cafe - Vintage
Creative Cowgirls - Dance
Whoopsi Daisy - Birthday
Scrappy Frogs - Birthday
CRAFT - Happy Birthday
Charisma Cardz - Birthday in Pink
Claudia and Co - Girl Birthday
Crafters Companion - Girls Birthday
Birthday Sundaes - Lace and Pearls Birthday
Fun With Shapes and More - Congratulations
Creative Card Crew - Cute and Girly
Diva's by Design - One for The Girls (2 entries max)
Flutterby - Open (with a Fairy, Angel or Butterfly)
The Ribbon Reel - Shabby Chic, Pink and White, Flowers and Ribbon
Bunny Zoes - Lace
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (I chose square card, image, patterned paper, pearls, lace, flowers, ribbon)
Papertake Weekly - Bloom and Grow (something floral)
Paper Pretties - Flowers
CCEE Stampers - Flowers
Stamps + Fun = Creativity! - Flowers
Fairy Knoll - Flowers
Sew Many Cards - Lace and Flowers
The Crafty Pad - Lace and Bows
Southern Girls - Frills and Polish (lace and pearls)
Crafts 4 Eternity - Flower, Ribbon and Bling
Friday Mash Up - Ribbon and Pearls and All Things Girls
Fairytale Challenge - Pick 4 (I chose Lace, Flowers, 3 Papers and Metal Embellishment)
The Stampman - Bingo! (I chose Die Cuts, Ribbon and Stitches)
Anything Goes - Bingo! (I chose Embossing, Distressing and Flowers, but it also fits Lace, Flowers and Die Cuts)
Pollycraft - Bingo! (I chose Pearls, Pin and Flowers)
Crafty Creations - Flower, Patterned Paper and Ribbon
Crafty Emma's - Embellish It (at least 3 different embellishments)
Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle and Shine
Paper Play - Sparkles Galore
Little Claires - Sparkle
Karen's Doodles - Make it Sparkle
One Stitch At A Time - Bling It On!
Lollipop Crafts - Bling It!
Creative Inspirations Paint - Inspired by Bling
4 Crafty Chicks - Brads (the big pearl ones)
Sparkles Forum - Metal Embellishments

Card Recipe:
Image - Ballerina Tilda
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Butterfly Garden by Pink Paislee
Pearls - Basic Grey Opalines
Sentiment - Studio G
Embossing Folder - Sizzix Flowers
Die Cut - Labels 4
Die Cut Border - Spellbinders Nestabilities Mega - Parisian Accents
Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan Cats Eye
Large Flowers - Bronte Blooms in Strawberry
Mini Roses - Prima in Coral
Leaves - Prima 4 Seasons in Olive
Pearl Brads - Martha Stewart Bride
Butterfly Venice Lace - Wrights
Other Ribbon and Trim - Unknown
Leaf Pin - Maya Road Leaf Trinket Pins
Rhinestones - Simple Treasures by Shabby Chic

It is so hard to get a good photograph of an easel card but I've taken a few shots so I hope you get a good view.

I inked all the edges of the mats and papers to go along with the Shabby Chic style but not too "grungy" as the image is so sweet and gentle.

I added another gorgeous Bronte Bloom to the message mat, I adore these flowers!

I've had this Tilda since she was released but, shame on me, I'd never made a card with her until now!

More gorgeous flowers, a die cut border and an embossed mat.
I had a lot of fun with this card and hope you love it too.
Be sure to add your Monday Maggie to the Inlinkz and I'll come along and she your wonderful creation!





Katie

Digital Delights - New Releases - We're Grillin' and Chillin'!!!

EDITED TO ADD - Won a Top 3 Place at Anything Goes Challenge THANKS!!!!

It's New Release day at Digital Delights and today we are thinking towards Summer and all those wonderful day's outside!

Challenges:
Truly Scrumptious - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenges - Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Clear It Out - Any Coloring Medium
Stamping Vacation Pick 3 - Chose 3 ( I chose Floral Paper, Square and Orange)
Fresh Brewed Monthly - Summer or Beach
Frosted Designs - Ribbon or Twine
Dream Valley - Old and New (old papers and brand new image)
Whoopsi Daisy- Punches
Happileigh Scrappin - Sewing (real or faux)
Karens Doodles - Bold and Bright
Lexi's - Spots and/or Stripes
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (I chose square card, image, patterned paper, bling, punches, ribbon)
Anything Goes - Bingo! (I chose Punches/Die Cuts, Flowers and Ribbon)
Ladybug Crafts - Orange
Stamp With Sarah Kay - Summer
Reasonable Ribbon - Anything Goes (with ribbon)

Card Recipe:
Image - Laid Back Lucy
Sentiment - Summer Surfing Fun Set
Medium - Copic Markers
Paper - Cloud 9
Chipboard Letters - Target
Ribbon - The Whimsy Cottage
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Edge Punch Daisy
Rhinestone flowers - Michaels $1 spot

Now I don't want to say whether Lucy has a Lemonade or a Margarita today, I'll leave that to your imagination!
Katie

Guest at Craft Us Crazy - Pixie Cottage - Favorite Embellishment or Something New

This week at Craft Us Crazy they are sponsored by Michelle's Scrapbooking and they asked me to be a guest for them!

Challenges:
Truly Scrumptious - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenges - Anything Goes
Reasonable Ribbon - Anything Goes (with ribbon)
Creative Card Crew - Cute and Girly
ABC Design - Flowers
Frosted Designs - Ribbon or Twine
Peartree Designs - Stamped Image (no digi's, 2 entries only)
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Old Wives Tales ("don't open your umbrella indoors, it's bad luck")
Whoopsi Daisy- Punches
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (I chose square card, image, patterned paper, pearls, punches)
Anything Goes - Bingo! (I chose Paper Piecing, Flowers and Pearls)
Papertake Weekly - Bloom and Grow (something floral)
Crafty Creations - Something floral, some patterned paper and a ribbon
Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle and Shine
Paper Pretties - Flowers

Card Recipe:
Image - Hannah with Umbrella
Paper - Lemon Flower Stack by DCWV
Medium - Copic Markers
Glossy - Liquid Embossing by All Night Media
Butterly Punch - Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly
Border Die - Spellbinders Nestabilities Mega - Parisian Accents
Ribbon - American Crafts
Die Cut - Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies, Labels 7
Sentiment - KI Memories

I added glossy accents to her umbrella and boots after I paper pieced them and think it makes a great finish to the card.
Kaite

Guest Designer for Crafty Sentiments - Childrens Cards

It's the third of my cards this month for my Guest Designer role at Crafty Sentiments and this week we want to see your cards for Children!

Challenges:
Truly Scrumptious - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenges - Anything Goes
Clear It Out - Any Coloring Medium
Crafty Calendar - Teddy Bears
Allsorts - Teddy Bears
Craft Your Passion - Cutie Patootie
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (I chose square card, patterned paper, image, die cuts, bling)
Papertake Weekly - Bloom and Grow (something floral)
Tuesday Throwdown - Card for a Baby or Child
Top Tip Tuesday - Card for a Child
Use It Tuesday - Bling
Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle and Shine

Card Recipe:
Image - Charles Bear Just Relax
Paper - Lemonade 6x6 Paper Pad 36 Sheets
Medium - Copic Markers
Banner Die - My Favorite Things
Chipboard Letters - Target
Die Cut - Spellbinders S4-168 Nestabilities Large Labels Die Template
Sentiment - Printed
Rhinestone and Glitter brads - Recollections

This little guy is so cute and I added Glossy Accents to the bubbles in his tub to give a little more to the card!
Katie

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #70 - Sketch and/or Pink and Girlie

It's time for another sketch and theme challenge over at The Pixie Cottage this week. Our optional theme is "Pink and Girlie" this week so please come along and play.

Challenges:
Emerald Fairies - Anything Goes (3 entries max)
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenges - Anything Goes
Clear It Out - Any Coloring Medium
Frosted Designs - Ribbon or Twine
Peartree Designs - Stamped Image (no digi's, 2 entries only)
Craft Your Passion - Cutie Patootie
Crazy Challenge - Pink and Green
Stamp With Fun - Green and Pink
Sparkles Forum - 2 Papers, I ribbon/bow and 2 embellishments
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 )I chose square card, patterned paper, image, pearls, die cuts, ribbon)
Anything Goes - Bingo! (I chose Die cuts/Punches, Flowers and Ribbon)
Double Dutch - Vintage
Papertake Weekly - Bloom and Grow (something floral)
Tuesday Throwdown - Card for a Baby or Child

Card Recipe:
Image - Sweet Pea in Bloom
Paper - Daisy Dear by Heidi Grace for Colorbok
Medium - Copic Markers
Die Cut - Spellbinders Nestabilities Eyelet Squares Die Templates
Doily Die Cut - French Pastry by Cheery Lynn Designs
Border Die - Spellbinders Nestabilities Mega - Parisian Accents
Sentiment - Joann's
Pearls - Recollections
Ribbon - Offray

You will probably remember I used the same stamp on a Baby Boy card the other week and I hope you like this one too :)
Now it's your turn to play with us at The Pixie Cottage
Katie

Cooking It Up #62 - Button Up That Sketchy Child!

It's time for another recipe for your cards over at my Cooking It Up With Katie challenge blog!

The ingredients this week are:
A Sketch from a current challenge
Some Buttons
Make it for a Child


Challenges:
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenges - Anything Goes
Clear It Out - Any Coloring Medium
Crafting Life's Pieces - Sketch
ABC Design - Flowers
Creative Belli - S is for... (I chose sketch, swirls)
Bunny Zoe - Lace
Daring Cardmakers - Darling Bugs of May
Creative Inspirations Paint - Inspired by Butterflies
Whoopsi Daisy- Punches
Craft Your Passion - Cutie Patootie
Creatalicious - Flourishes
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (I chose square, flowers, ribbon/lace trim, pearl, patterned paper, image, punch, button)
Anything Goes - Bingo! (I chose Punches/Die Cuts, Flowers and Ribbon)
My Time To Craft - Toybox Treasures
Papertake Weekly - Bloom and Grow (something floral)
Tuesday Throwdown - Card for a Baby or Child

Card Recipe:
Image - Rag Doll from Daisy's Accessories
Paper - Daisy Dear by Heidi Grace for Colorbok
Medium - Copic Markers
Border Punch - Martha Stewart Lace Heart
Daisy Punch -Layering Daisy Medium Punch by Martha Stewart
Butterfly Punch - Martha Stewart Medium Double Punch Monarch Butterfly
Pearls - Recollections
Swirl Die Cut - Quickutz

This little rag-doll is so cute and I wish I had one just like her :)
We'd love to have you come along and play at Cooking It Up With Katie this week!
Katie

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Anything Goes!

It's Tuesday so it's time for another fabulous challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar!
This challenge is everyone's favorite and will be sure to have 100's of entries as it is "Anything Goes!", yep you can link up all your creations for a chance to win!
Talking of winning we have a super sponsor this week in Whimsy Stamps and I used one of their super images on my card.

Challenges:
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Penny's Challenges - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Ellephantastic - Birthday/Party
Paper and Such - Happy Birthday
Crafty Ann's - Happy Birthday
Stamping Scrapping - Birthday
Stamping Vacation Pick 3 - Chose 3 (I chose Square, Floral Paper and Orange)
Color Throwdown - So Saffron, Rose Red and Aqua
Creative Inspirations - Inside of your card (20 combined challenges max)
Sisterhood of Crafters - Let it Shine (3 entries max)
Rainbow Lady - Let's Feel It (use texture)
Etsy Inspired - Be Inspired (I chose this as my card features a horse and felt)
Scrap Stamp and Doodle - Old Supplies (my paper)
Happileigh Scrappin - Sewing (real or faux)
Desert Island Crafts - Pick 3 (I chose square, patterned paper, image, bling)

Card Recipe:
Image - Gift Horse by Whimsy Stamps
Paper - Autumn Leaves
Medium - Copic Markers
Cupcake Accents - Martha Stewart Felt Cupcake Stickers
Sentiment - Printed
Rhinestones - Michaels $1 Spot

This little guy is called "Gift Horse" and I think he's so cute and I'm sure he have a lot of fun at whatever party he's going too!
So now it's your turn to come along and play with us at A Spoon Full of Sugar!
Katie