Embarking on a Happy Adventure

Get ready to let your imagination soar with this absolutely charming, hand-stamped card! Today, I’m showcasing a clean and simple design that’s all about adventure and cute details. This delightful creation features a cheerful, hand-colored hot air balloon, expertly stamped and brought to life with bright shades of blue and yellow. Peek inside the tiny basket, and you'll spot the most adorable little teddy bear, all set for a journey across the clouds.

The scene is beautifully complemented by a wavy, blush-pink cloud motif that gives the entire card a soft, whimsical feel. Perfectly placed to the right is the vertical sentiment "HAPPY ADVENTURE," What I love most about this card is how the minimal, clean background really makes the colored focal point pop, creating a joyful and inspiring message without any fuss.

Crafted with care and creativity, this card is a wonderful example of how a single, well-chosen stamped image can convey so much warmth and excitement. Whether you're celebrating a graduation, a new job, or just cheering on a friend taking a big leap, this "Happy Adventure" card is the perfect way to send your best wishes. It’s a little piece of encouragement that’s as fun to look at as it is to receive!

 It’s a great reminder of the endless possibilities in paper crafting and card making. Don't be afraid to grab your favorite stamps and coloring mediums and take your own creative journey! Happy crafting!

Challenges entered:

https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2026/09/aaa-card-challenge-324-follow-my-lead.html

https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2026/10/addicted-to-cas-318-happy-103.html

Garden Party Parade

Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing a super sweet, clean-and-simple (CAS) card that is all about celebrating with some adorable garden friends. This design uses a clever layout to feature a parade of colored critters against a pastel fence backdrop, finished with a simple, elegant sentiment.

The focal point of this card is the central horizontal panel. To create this look, I started with a piece of white cardstock and masked off a strip with low-tack tape. Using a few Distress Oxide ink colors—Spun Sugar, Shaded Lilac, and Squeezed Lemonade—I blended a soft, diagonal sunset gradient across the panel. Once the ink was dry, I stamped the picket fence image directly onto this blended background using a deep brown hybrid ink to keep the lines soft.

Then came the fun part: coloring! I reached for my markers and pencils to bring these cute little critters from a popular stamp set to life. From left to right, I colored the snail, the little blue bug, the tiny green caterpillar, and the smiling yellow bee. For a cohesive look, I used similar blending techniques and shading with my markers to add depth and dimension to each character. Once colored, I trimmed the panel down and framed it neatly with thin black cardstock strips above and below, making it pop against the white card base.

To finish the card, I adhered the assembled panel horizontally across the upper-middle portion of a vertical white card base. Below the panel, in the open white space, I stamped the sentiment "Let's Celebrate" using a coordinating black ink, opting for a playful, hand-lettered style font to match the whimsy of the colored images. The clean, minimalist white space really allows the vibrant fence and cute characters to shine. This card comes together relatively quickly but makes such a cheerful statement, perfect for birthdays or any happy occasion!

Challenged entered:
https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltccb-94-and-ltccb-93-winner-and-top.html
https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltscb-181-anything-goes-ltscb-180.html
https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/crafty-catz-720-atg.html
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge.html
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/pip-challenge-2629.html

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-featuring-la-la-land-products/

Whimsical Gnome Birthday Card

Bring a touch of magic to someone’s special day with a handmade gnome card featuring vibrant colors, gold splatters, and charming garden details. Here is a breakdown of how to recreate this cheerful, whimsical birthday scene step-by-step.

Blend the Sky Background: 

Start with an A2 white cardstock panel. Using a foam blending tool and light blue ink, gently blend from the edges inward, creating a soft sky effect. Leave the center slightly lighter to give a glowing illusion.

Add Metallic Gold Splatters

Mix a small amount of metallic gold watercolor pigment with water. Tap your brush over the card panel to create fine splatters across the sky background. Allow this layer to dry completely before proceeding.

Stamp your gnomes, sunflower, tree stump, leaves, and mushrooms onto marker-friendly white cardstock using fade-proof black ink. Color each piece with bright, vivid shades.

Gnomes: Use teal blue for the top gnome's hat and vibrant pink/magenta for the bottom gnome's outfit.

Sunflower: Layer golden yellows and warm oranges on the petals, with textured dark brown in the center.

Mushrooms: Color with bright red caps and white dots (enhance the dots using a white gel pen).

Tree Stump & Foliage: Shade with earthy browns and rich bright greens.

Once colored, fussy cut each piece neatly with precision scissors or use coordinating dies.

Position the panel in a stamping tool and stamp "Happy Birthday" crisp and clean in black ink near the top right quadrant of the card background. Begin layering the cut elements along the bottom border of the card: Glue the background greenery and large mushroom directly to the card panel using liquid adhesive. Place the tree stump and small gnome on the left using flat adhesive. Mount the sunflower-holding gnome on the tree stump using foam squares to give him a popped-up 3D look. Add the final details like the pink gnome on the bottom left and extra leaves overlapping the base. Apply a shimmer pen to the sunflower petals and gnome hats for subtle sparkle. Highlight the top surfaces of the foliage and mushrooms with small strokes of a white gel pen to accentuate the light source.

Pair this card with a matching envelope, and your whimsical garden creation is ready to brighten up anyone’s birthday!

      Challenges entered:
      https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2026/08/game-88-flowers.html
      https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
      https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-234-ag-distressed-paper.html
      https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/pip-challenge-2633.html
      https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-524-any-occasion.htm
      https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-279-anything-goes-woptional.html

A Card to Remind You to 'Treat Yourself

Hey crafty friends! Is it just me, or do we all need a gentle reminder to take a break and indulge sometimes? Life can get busy, and it's so easy to push self-care to the bottom of the list. That's why I created this card – a little sugary pick-me-up to remind someone (or maybe just myself!) that it's okay to indulge. If you’re a fan of making sweet, whimsical cards, this one's for you!

This card was all about fun and simplicity. I wanted to use a selection of adorable, "kawaii-style" dessert stamps. Think ice cream cones with personalities, boba cups that smile, and chocolate chip cookies that just look happy to see you. There's something instantly cheering about these designs. The goal was to build a collage of yummy things, centered around a simple, powerful message.

I started with a base of rustic kraft cardstock. Kraft cardstock provides a lovely, natural texture that makes the bright colors of the sweets really pop. It also gives the card a slightly less formal, more cozy feel. To give it more dimension, I added white ink splatters across the background. This technique is a simple way to create texture and visual interest. (Tip: Cover your stamped images with scrap paper if you do this after coloring!)

Coloring the Treats: The core of this card is the Copic-colored sweet treats. I used a variety of cheerful marker combinations to bring the sweets to life:

• Ice Cream Cone: Mint green and pastel pink for the scoops, with warm browns for the cone.
• Boba Tea: A mix of blues for the drink and different shades of green for the straw.
• Hot Cocoa: Soft pinks and blues for the mug and the cream.
• Slices & Cupcake: I chose bright purples, yellows, and pinks for the layers and the cherry on top.
• Cookies: Classic warm browns and tan for the chocolate chip cookies.

Don't forget the sparkles: Adding white gel pen highlights really makes these images look finished and a little extra magical.

Arranging the Layout: Once the images were colored and fussy-cut, I arranged them in a pleasing cluster around the sentiment. The central sentiment, "TREAT yourself," is stamped in black ink using a bold, playful font that matches the illustrative style of the sweets. I popped some of the images up with foam squares to add different levels and dimensions to the card.

Mix and Match: Don't be afraid to pull stamps from different sets. Creating a "treat buffet" is a great way to use your stash.

Embrace Color: This is not the time to be subtle! Go for bright, happy colors that make you smile.

Add Simple Texture: The white ink splatters I used are a perfect example. A stencil and embossing paste or some dimensional gloss could also work beautifully.

Keep It Light: The whole point of a card like this is to bring joy. The simpler and more lighthearted the design, the better.

I hope this card brings a little bit of sweetness to your day. Whether you're sending it to a friend who needs a smile, or keeping it as a reminder for yourself, a card that celebrates the little joys in life is always a good idea. So, go ahead, make a sweet card, share it, and of course... remember to treat yourself!

Challenges entered:
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/08/allys-angels-109-anything-goes-theme.html
https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/08/anything-goes-764-765.html
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-8-wk-3-craft-card-making.html
https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2026-augsep.html
https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-crafts-galore-encore-challenge.html
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/

Happy crafting, everyone!

Coastal Charm for a Very Happy Birthday

Hello, craft friends! Today I'm thrilled to share a nautical-themed birthday card that brings together some truly adorable elements. This project, featuring delightful gnomes and sea creatures, is sure to make any recipient smile.

The card itself is a work of art, featuring a beautifully colored scene on a card front that is matted to a crisp white card base. I've designed a layered seascape, complete with tiny islands, a winding river of blue water, and rocky outcrops. The main scene is dominated by a cheerful green-hatted gnome, ready to celebrate.

To set the scene, I added a classic red-and-white lighthouse standing tall against a rising (or setting) sun. For some playful character, I've included two cheeky seagulls perched on different islands. The background of the scene has a soft, textured finish with subtle horizontal lines. The sentiment, a classic "Happy Birthday," is stamped neatly in a simple black font across the upper sky, keeping the focus on the delightful illustration.

The coloring of this card was a true joy. I used Copic markers to bring the scene to life, layering colors for the water and rendering the gnome in vibrant shades. The light coloring and clean lines give the entire project a cheerful and friendly look. This card feels like a miniature watercolor painting, with soft blended colors and precise ink work. It’s perfect for anyone who loves the beach, lighthouses, and a touch of whimsical charm.

If you enjoy creating cards with a whimsical, story-driven feel, give a similar scene a try! It's a fantastic way to practice stamp positioning and coloring skills.

Challenges entered:
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-challenge-beach-or-seaside.html
https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2026/08/make-it-colourful.html
https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-340-alcohol-inks-andor-summer.html
https://welove2create.blogspot.com/2026/07/challenge-7-craft-card-making.html
https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/284-boardwalkcoastal-path.html
https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-523-birthdays-8426.html
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-278-anything-goes-woptional.html

Happy Crafting!

Brightening Birthdays with Handcrafted Sunflower Cards

There is something truly special about sending—and receiving—a handmade card. In a world dominated by instant text messages and digital notifications, taking the time to craft a piece of paper art brings a personal touch that simply can’t be replicated.

This floral birthday card project combines texture, subtle shimmer, and vibrant hand-colored elements to create a cheerful, sunshine-filled greeting.

Crafting the Details

The design balances simple elegance with pops of bold color through a few intentional techniques:

Embossed Background: The white card base features a deep die-cut embossed sunflower pattern, adding rich tactile texture without cluttering the layout.

Gold Splatter Accents: Subtle gold paint splatters scattered across the background give the piece a soft, metallic shimmer when it catches the light.

Vibrant Floral Centrepiece: The focal point consists of potted sunflowers coloured in warm gradients of orange, yellow, and green, set against cool teal and purple pots for maximum contrast.

Clean Sentiment Band: A crisp white banner framed with fine black lines anchors the "Happy Birthday" sentiment, keeping the message clear and legible.

Keep the Base Neutral: When working with bright focal images (like vivid orange sunflowers), use a monochrome white-on-white embossed background. It adds depth and interest without competing with your main subject.

Play with Contrast: Elevate warm-toned flowers by placing them in cool-toned containers (blue, teal, or violet). This makes the warm hues pop off the page.

Don't Skip the Splatter: A fine metallic splatter is an easy way to tie a card design together and fill negative space without adding heavy elements.

Handcrafted cards are more than just paper—they are miniature keepsakes that let loved ones know they are celebrated.

Challenges entered: 

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2026/08/game-88-flowers.html
https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/08/640-august-cupcake-inspiration-challenge.html
https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2026/08/summer-blooms.html
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/06/challenge-278-anything-goes-woptional.html

"You're A Gem!" Handmade Card

Hello craft lovers! Today I am thrilled to share a bright, cheerful greeting card design featuring two irresistible little critters, sparkling oversized gemstones, and bold colour-blocked diamond elements. Whether you want to encourage a friend, thank a mentor, or celebrate someone special, this layout brings together shimmer, texture, and uplifting sentiments that are sure to put a huge smile on their face!

This card relies on a striking contrast between a warm cream textured base and two vivid, tilted diamond panels:

Dual Diamond Focal Points: Tilted square frames in fiery ruby red and rich emerald green.

Adorable Critters: A sweet grey bunny holding an emerald cut gem, and a cuddly brown puppy clutching a sparkling heart ruby.

Glitter Borders & Metallic Splatter: Fine silver glitter borders framing each diamond panel, plus a delicate spray of metallic gold and opaque white paint splatters on the cream cardstock base.

Angled Sentiments: Stamped black lettering hugging the edges of the diamond panels:
"No One Shines BRIGHTER THAN YOU"
"YOU'RE A GEM"

Step 1: Background & Splatter Texture
Start with a standard A2 cream cardstock base (4.25" x 5.5"). Mix a tiny bit of water with white acrylic paint and gold watercolour, then flick the brush across the base to create a subtle starry splatter background. Allow it to dry completely. 

Step 2: Stamp & Colour the Elements
Stamp the bunny, puppy, emerald, and ruby heart onto marker-friendly white cardstock using black ink. Color the bunny in soft cool greys with rosy cheeks. Color the puppy in warm caramel brown tones.For the gems, create dramatic facet shading (bright highlight in center transitioning to deep emerald/ruby edges). Add crisp starburst sparkle lines using a white gel pen!

Step 3: Create the Diamond Frames 
Cut two squares out of red and emerald green cardstock. Cut slightly larger frames out of silver glitter cardstock. Mount the colored squares onto the silver glitter backgrounds, tilting them at 45° angles (diamond position).

Step 4: Stamping & Assembly 
Arrange the two diamond panels diagonally across the card front. Using a stamping platform or clear block, stamp: "No One Shines BRIGHTER THAN YOU" along the top right edge of the red diamond. "YOU'RE A GEM" along the bottom right edge of the green diamond.

Adhere the diamond panels flat onto the card base, then pop up the critters and gems using 3D foam tape for eye-popping dimension!

Challeneges entered:
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/07/allys-angels-108-anything-goes-theme.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2026-julaug.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-crafts-galore-encore-challenge.html

https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-234-ag-distressed-paper.html

https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/08/283-august-2.html

Egyptian birthday

Hello there,

Welcome to my blog and follow my work on social media. 

I am sharing another card I made over the weekend using EGYPTIAN BIRTHDAY designed by me for Craftyscrappers. I love Egypt and its history and I designed this stamp set keeping my interest in mind. The stamp set also has a Queen, Mummy and pyramids. I didn't plan on how to make this card but just went about inspired by some sketch. I coloured the images and fuzzy cut them and added to cardstock base. I added the images randomly to make it look like they are frames and added the sentiment. 

Challenges entered:

https://parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com/2024/09/01/september-2024/ (Roller-coaster mummy ride at Universal studios)

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday

https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-2024-and-dlart-thankful.html

https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-222.html

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/wk-18-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Cosmos birthday card

Hello there,

Welcome to my blog and follow my work on social media.

I am happy to share another card with kraft cardstock colouring. I love colouring on kraft cardstock and didn't expect that colours will be so bright and I would enjoy the process. 

This is a one layer top fold card and I used Cosmos from Pinkfresh Studio and I off-set the stamp towards the top of the card. I coloured them using Lyra colour pencils and kept the card very simple with some silver splatters and sentiment. 

Challenges entered:

https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/reminder-95-include-stamped-flower.html

https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-challenge-happy-birthday.html

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/ltccb-82-anything-goes-ltccb-81-winner.html

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/09/ltscb-169-anything-goes-ltscb-168.html

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/09/september-challenge.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Mermaid kindness

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Who doesn't like mermaids?? I love mermaid images and colouring them is always fun. There is no specific colour for their fins and its perfect for any colour. I am using image from The Paper shelter - Mermaid's melody. I used Freshly made sketches as a guide to make the card. I used a background stamp from MFT - wavy pattern and stamped on white cardstock. I inked the stamped pattern using shades of blue. (Zoom and see the pattern). I finished with a sentiment and some bubbles. 

Challenges entered:

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-85-challenge-84-winner-top.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/08/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/classic-design-challenge-08-2024-julaug.html

https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/08/freshly-made-sketches-650-sketch-by-judy.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Sunflower layout

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I am back here with a layout this time using Sunflower washi tape stamp and Foliage shaker die from Pink Fresh Studio. Pink fresh is one of my favourite companies as their stamps are dies are different from usual and they have a very fresh take on their products. They have a wonderful design team as well. 

I am playing along with fellow crafters on this month's challenge at Pink fresh studio. When it comes to taking part in challenges I never think about winning and just to see my work in the entry gallery. This month the theme being geometric, I worked with circles and tiny squares. I die cut circles and partially inked them and added some interest using alcohol markers. 

I coloured the flowers and leaves and die cut some foliage dies as well.. I placed all the elements to see how to work about with layout. I splattered some inks on the background and the pasted all the elements together. I finished up with sentiment and some gemstones. 

Challenges entered:

https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/july-2024-challenge

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2024-julaug.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2024/07/morgans-artworld-challenge-78.html

https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/pip-challenge-2428.html

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/wk-14-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/july-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-279-anything-goes-with.html

https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-209-ag-add-buttons.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-657-658.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the layout.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

No line pencil colouring

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Welcome to my blog and follow my work on social media.

I ma back with another card and this time its no-line colouring using pencils and the stamp I used is from Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flourishing Garden. Its a beautiful set that comes with coordinating stencil and dies along with a 3D embossing folder. Its a one layer card and I used pastel shades for the card. I also added a border after colouring the image. 

Challenges entered:

https://blog.altenew.com/ultimate-inspiration-challenge-year-review-2023/

JULY challenge

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-2023-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/12/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-annual-blog-hop.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Nami says hello

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I have Nami waving hello today as she sits on a rock peaceful and happy. Its a cute mermaid digi from Sweet November stamps and took inspiration from their site to make this card. I coloured her with pencils and for the background, I did some water colouring on watercolour paper which is 300gsm and works best for water colouring. I just added some birds and palm trees and finished with a sentiment stamped. 

Challenges enetered:

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2023/05/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-569.html

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-70-challenge-69-winner-top.html

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-challenge-111crafts-galore.html

https://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2023/05/dlart-may-2023-linky-challenge.html

http://welove2create.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-4-craft-card-making.html

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/05/weeks-595-596-anything-goes.html

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-5-may-2023-anything-goes.html

https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-206.html

http://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/ch-112-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2023/05/morgans-artworld-challenge-5.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Eyes of nature

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I am super excited to share one of my favourite cards I made recently using Eyes of nature from The Paper Shelter. Its an oval shaped top fold card and I added some elements like critter flowers and leaves, along with die cut leaves that match the critter leaves shade and some handmade small flowers. 

I didn't expect that this card will turn out to be pretty. I kept the colouring very simple and the focus stays on the coloured image. I hope you all check out the image and give a shot at making a beautiful card. 

Challenges entered:

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-2023-anything-goes-woptional-twist.html

https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2023/05/may-challenge.html

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/ltccb-74-anything-goes-ltccb-73-winner.html

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/ltscb-161-anything-goes-ltscb-160.html

https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/05/anything-goes-may-2023.html

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/05/205-leanns-world-101.html

https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2023/05/wk-18-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/classic-design-challenge-may-5.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/crafty-catz-challenge-637.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

April bloom layout

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Welcome to my blog and follow my work on social media.

I am back here with a layout using Choose hope, Magnolia and Curvy leaves from Pink fresh studio and there is a lot in this layout. I was completely lost on how to make the layout or where to start. I was on Pinterest and Instagram searching on how to start and what stamps to use. I have a few stamps with me and decided to work with them for the layout. I ended up getting inspired by the team layout and worked along with it. I used distress oxide inks for inking 6 square die cuts with Wild honey, Picked raspberry and Peeled paint. I coloured the flowers and inked the die cut leaves. I started arranging all the elements and it took a while to decide on the layout. Once I decided, I started pasting them all together and finished with some pearls. I added die cut sentiment to finish up the layout. 

Challenges entered:

https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/april-2023-challenge

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com/2023/04/qkr-stampede-challenge-465.html

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-2023-anything-goes-woptional.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/classic-design-challenge-april-4.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2023/04/morgans-artworld-challenge-4.html

http://bestieschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge.html

https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-111-anything-goes-positive.html

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/04/204-sheepski-designs.html

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/04/wk-8-card-making-craft-challenge.html

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-105/

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the layout.

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Springtime Azalea

Hello there,

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I am back with another cute card I made for Altenew challenge using Springtime Azalea and Green fields inks. This is one of my favourite stamp sets from Altenew and it has layered image and outline one to colour. I didn't use the layering part but instead used the outline image and used colour pencils to colour in the image and added some interest to the center with pollens and leaves and buds. For the base, I inked one side of the cardstock with shades of green ink from Green fields and splattered some of the ink. I added a die cut circle to the middle and added the flowers and leaves. I added this to a dark green note card and finished with some gemstones. 

Challenges entered:

https://blog.altenew.com/april-2023-inspiration-challenge-feat-joy-dsouza/

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2023/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html
https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-2023-anything-goes-woptional.html

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-69-challenge-68-winner-top.html

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-2023-anything-goes-woptional.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/crafty-catz-challenge-634-anything-goes.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card.

Stay happy and keep crafting.