Snapshots of Joy: Mini Polaroid Critter Card

Hi crafty friends, There is something wonderfully nostalgic about mini Polaroid-style snapshots, especially when they are filled with sweet, sunny moments. This handmade card brings together playful illustrated snapshots, crisp diagonal striping, and a refreshing coastal color palette to send instant joy.

The focal point of the card is a cascading arrangement of four mini instant-photo frames, each highlighting an adorable critter scene. From cuddly cats and a chick sipping a tropical drink to sweet treat moments and cheerful bear cubs, every frame adds a touch of whimsical storytelling. Behind the photos, a bold sash of alternating mint, teal, and aqua diagonal stripes cuts across the card front, injecting bright movement into the composition. A deep navy blue border cleanly anchors the layout, providing a crisp contrast against the bright white card base, while a casual "Oh HAPPY Day..." sentiment anchors the bottom corner.

 

To create the striped background, blend coordinating teal and seafoam inks across a masked diagonal panel on crisp white cardstock, or piece together trimmed strips of colored paper. Next, stamp the cute critter vignettes into small rectangular Polaroid frames and color them with your favorite alcohol markers or colored pencils to bring each character to life.

Assemble the card by mounting a trimmed navy frame directly over the striped background panel. Arrange the mini Polaroid cuts at slightly skewed, playful angles flowing down the left side, using foam tape behind a few frames to give the card fun dimensional depth. Finally, stamp the sentiment in sharp black ink in the lower right-hand corner to complete a vibrant, smile-inducing project.

 Challenges entered:
https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2026/08/allys-angels-109-anything-goes-theme.html
https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-202608-anything-goes.html
https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-234-ag-distressed-paper.html
https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-8-week-4-anything-goes-card.html
https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-8-anything-goes-card-making.html
https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/604.html
https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2026/08/284-august-16-all-dressed-up.html
https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-8-wk-3-craft-card-making.html
https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/pip-challenge-2633.html

Happy crafting.. 

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

Sunflower birthday

A handmade card has the unique ability to turn a simple birthday greeting into a cherished keepsake. This particular design pairs the bright, cheerful warmth of a blooming sunflower with the modern, high-contrast energy of black-and-white diagonal stripes. The result is a vibrant balance between bold graphic design and organic paper craft, making it an uplifting choice for any birthday celebration.

The sunflower itself is the center piece of the composition, brought to life through careful layering and colour gradient work. Constructed from multiple tiers of die-cut petals in graduated shades of bright yellow, warm marigold, and soft orange, the blossom creates rich physical depth on the page. Fine ink detailing and deliberate white speckling on the petal surfaces mimic natural texture and pollen, while the stippled brown canter grounds the flower with realistic dimensionality.

Balancing the energetic bloom is a slender stem with two leafy accents, shaped with subtle curves and highlights to catch natural light. Positioned neatly across the center, a crisp white banner bearing a simple "Happy Birthday" greeting delivers the message clearly, allowing the floral artwork and dynamic background pattern to remain the primary visual focus. The sharp diagonal stripes of the card base guide the viewer's eye across the card, adding movement and modern flair to an otherwise classic botanical theme.

Whether you are crafting your own paper florals or looking for inspiration to elevate everyday stationery, playing with high-contrast backgrounds and dimensional layering can instantly transform a design. A bright floral piece like this brings a slice of handmade sunshine straight to the recipient's mailbox.

Challenges entered:
https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2026/08/game-88-flowers.html
https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-523-birthdays-8426.html
https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html
https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2026/08/ellibelles-garden-party-no-18-anything.html
https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-279-anything-goes-woptional.html

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

Monochrome Mint Magic

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I'm excited to share a project I created for the latest Pinkfresh Studio Challenge it's all about Teal, which is focused on monochrome designs! This challenge really pushed me to get creative with tone, texture, and dimension, all while sticking to a single color family. For my card, I chose a beautiful, calming mint/teal color palette, which gives the finished piece a clean and contemporary feel.

Focusing on Texture and Dimension

Since a monochrome card can easily fall flat without contrast, I focused heavily on incorporating texture and dimension using my favorite Pinkfresh Studio dies - Foliage shaker die

 * The Background: I started with a light teal cardstock that has a subtle, where I cut out strips of same cardstock and added it diagonally. This texture provides a great foundation and visual interest without competing with the main elements.

 * The Die Cuts is the focal point: The star of the post is the leaf die cut. I did some die cut inlay technique using two more shades of teal. Placing the leaves in the four corners helps frame the central sentiment beautifully. The remaining die cut pieces I stacked them together and added to the center and finished with a sentiment. 

To finish the look, I added a few subtle gold embellishments—tiny metallic dots placed strategically on the leaves and around the sentiment. They catch the light and add a tiny bit of sparkle without breaking the monochrome rule. 

This project was a fantastic exercise in using different shades and materials within one color family to create depth. I love how the cool tones make this a perfect card for anyone, year-round!

 

Challenges entered: 

https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/september-2025-challenge

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html?m=1

http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/09/anything-goes-weeks-718-719.html?m=1

https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-challenge-happy-birthday.html?m=1

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/hqcolcb-9-starts-3-sept-with-bewas.html?m=1

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/09/crafty-catz-challenge-701.html?m=1

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-10-anything-goes-card-making.html?m=1

 Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the card. Stay happy and keep crafting.

Celebrating in Style: A Fun Birthday Tag Card

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Nothing says "happy birthday" like a handmade card, and this one is an absolute treat! Crafted using amazing products from Simon Says Stamp, this card combines sweet imagery with clever design to create a truly special keepsake.

The star of the show is the adorable cat, ready to party with its festive hat and a big, beautiful balloon. The coloring on the image is soft yet vibrant, bringing the character to life. Wrapped up in a tangled mess of ribbon, this little kitty looks both mischievous and celebratory, while a stack of colorful presents sits close by, adding to the festive mood. The geometric design, along with the scattered gold gems, provides a perfect base. The three "Happy Birthday" banners are a brilliant touch, layered diagonally to add a dynamic feel to the composition. It's the perfect way to make someone's birthday feel extra special.

 

Challenges entered:

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2025/09/ccc-102-anything-goes-with-featured.html

https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/hqcolcb-9-starts-3-sept-with-bewas.html

https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/09/september-challenge-happy-birthday.html

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/09/challenge-329-tags-andor-thank-you.html

https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2025/09/game-77-snarky.html

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Birthday roses

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I'm excited to share a beautiful birthday card project today that features some absolutely stunning products from Pinkfresh Studio. This design focuses on creating depth with die-cuts and making beautiful florals pop against a geometric background.

The Geometric Backdrop: Dimensional Die-Cutting

The true star of the background is the gorgeous Twist Pattern Die from Pinkfresh Studio. This die is quickly becoming a favorite for creating sophisticated, textured backdrops!

 Creating Depth: To achieve that wonderful, substantial feel, I employed the technique of stacking. I die-cut the Twist Pattern multiple times using white cardstock and adhered them together for fantastic dimension. This makes the background a focal point in itself.

 A Touch of Shine: The top layer was cut from silver cardstock. This metallic touch catches the light and adds a level of elegance and celebration perfect for a birthday card.

 Shaping the Edge: A wonderful finishing touch was using the geometric pattern to shape the card itself! I cut the ends of the top-fold note card to follow the line of the die, giving the entire piece a custom, polished look.

The Focal Point: Stamped and Colored Roses

Against the cool, crisp silver and white background, the vibrant florals really come to life.

 The Stamp: I used the beautiful rose cluster image from the Choose Hope stamp set (Pinkfresh Studio) as my main embellishment.

 Coloring: The roses were colored in soft pink tones, contrasting perfectly with the yellow and green used for the leaves. This coloring method ensures the flowers are the first thing your eye is drawn to, providing warmth and softness against the geometric framework.

Final Touches

The card was finished with a clean sentiment and a scattering of subtle embellishments to echo the sparkle of the silver cardstock. These final details tie the whole piece together, creating a balanced blend of intricate die-cutting and gorgeous hand-colored florals.

Challenges entered:

https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/august-2025-challenge

https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/reminder-105-add-embellishments.html

https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/addicted-to-stamps-and-more-challenge.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/08/anything-goes-weeks-712-713.html

https://mybestiesspanishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/08/2025-reto-de-agosto-133.html

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Birthday wishes

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Lets start March with my favourite flower, sunflowers. Recently, in our building I saw a couple of sunflowers blooming and I immediately made a card. To make this card, I used Slimline cross strips die and Sunflower critter sheet from Die cuts and more. Its one of my favourite brands where they have beautiful dies - Indian theme and slimline dies are wonderful. In recent time, I have been quiet busy with so many things and didn't have the time to colour. In such cases, I prefer to use critter flowers to make cards. I die cut the slimline background using black cardstock and assembled them onto a vellum base. While die cutting, the V shaped pieces all fall apart but I stacked them up together. I added the critter flowers to the card base and added some small flowers and leaves as well and finished the card with a sentiment. 

Challenges entered:

https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-challenge-gardening.html

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anythin-g-goes-featuring-penny-black/

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/classic-design-challenge-02-2025-febmar.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/02/allys-angels-91-anything-goes-challenge.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/02/anything-goes-weeks-689-690.html

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-3-wk-4-anything-goes-card.html

https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/03/249-rachelle-anne-miller.html

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/ltccb-85-anything-goes-ltccb-84-winner.html

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Pink birthday card

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I am happy to share another card and its a birthday cards, I made using Dahlia from Power Poppy. I came across this digi and immediately bought it and decided to make a card. The best thing about digis are the size of image can be changed accordingly. I printed out two dahlias on either corner of the and thought I will make a slimline card but I hardly had anytime to actually colour the image. I am like so exhausted these days and trying to bring back my energy to colour. I love colouring and I have so many brands of pencils to colour but I am tired. I hope to find my mojo back soon. I used shades of pink to colour the flower and used an old embossing folder for the card base and fuzzy cut the image. I added it to one corner of the card base, added a sentiment. Instead of embellishments, I added a strip of pink and silver cardstock. 

Challenges entered:

https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/reminder-99-feature-colour-pink.html

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-286-anything-goes-with.html

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/crafty-catz-challenge-688.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2025/02/morgans-artworld-challenge-85.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/02/anything-goes-weeks-687-688.html

https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-264-fill-in-blank-pink.html

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Stained glass birthday card

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I am back here after a long gap. I had some personal work and hardly time to craft or even colour. I finally caught some time to make two cards from one die. I saw this die from Die cuts and more - 

SLIMLINE STAINED GLASS B/G DIE. I did inking and die cut in-lay for the cards. 

CARD 1

For this card, I die cut the outline from black cardstock and kept it aside. 

I used a white cardstock and colour the pieces using alcohol markers and added them to the die cut base using in-lay technique

I set aside the white outline base for the next card

I used white gel pen for highlight and then added a sentiment

CARD 2

For this card, I took a white cardstock and inked it with rainbow colours. 

The notecard is slimline and trimmed the inked base accordingly

I added an acetate sheet and then the white outline to the card

I finished with some embellishments and a sentiment.

Challenges entered:

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025-anything-goes-w-optional.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/02/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-286-anything-goes-with.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/february-2025crafts-galore-encore.html

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-3-wk-2-anything-goes-card.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/02/anything-goes-weeks-687-688.html

https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-216-ag-red-pink-andor-white.html

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-2-week-2-anything-goes-card.html

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/02/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-february.html

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-020325-anything-goes.html

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Egyptian birthday

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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

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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.

Fiery birthday

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I recently came across a page in Instagram which had a very interesting theme challenge - Lunar new year where we have to make cards related to Lunar new year or dragon birthday card. When I saw the post, I was intrigued and wanted to join their challenge. I found this cute dragon digital image and wanted to wanted to make a card. I coloured the image and gave some texture to the dragon and made a card with a sentiment. 

Challenged entered:

https://lunarnewyearchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-2024-lunar-new-year-challenge-linkup-giveaways.html

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-4-legged-friends-2/

https://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/135-inspired-by-book.html (book name - great zoo of china) 

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/09/anything-goes-weeks-665-666.html

https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/563.html

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Chirpy birthday

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One of my favourite images is this bird from Wplus 9. Its an old stamp set and I have coloured the same on white  cardstock with different colours but the end result was not the same as colouring on kraft cardstock. My latest obsession is colouring on kraft cardstock and I didnt use fancy colour combination. Just went with basic colours. I recently started using Memento tuxedo black ink and I am loving it. It doesnt bleed and I stamp the images at one go. I used Lyra colour pencils to colour the image and a sentiment. The card is very simple and focuses on the image. 

Challenges entered:

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/09/make-it-colourful.html

https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/563.html

https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/09/237-sheepski-designs.html

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

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/09/anything-goes-weeks-665-666.html

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

https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/09/sos530-dont-really-need-another-one.html (Obssesed with kraft cardstock and large images to colour)

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Statement flower

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My latest obsession is colouring on kraft cardstock. I had to recently travel back home and I always carry stamped images and pencils to colour. I am not great with watercolours and markers. I am still learning my way with colour pencils and one step at a time. I had a ton of kraft cardstock lying around which I didn't use. Sometimes I get tired of colouring on white cardstock and they don't turn out well. I stamped a few images and took them along with me and when I had free time, I coloured them. 

One of my favourite stamps is Statement flowers from Altenew. The large floral image gives a ton of scope for colouirng and experimenting with different combinations. I stuck with traditional colours like pink and yellow. I want to try other colours as well but sometime later. The card is very simple and its a one layer card with coloured image and a sentiment and nothing fancy. 

Challenged entered:

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

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/09/make-it-colourful.html

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

https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/563.html

https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/09/sos530-dont-really-need-another-one.html (Obssesed with kraft cardstock and large images to colour)

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Geometric party

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My first post for this month is using geometric butterfly stamp set from Mudra stamps - Geometric nature. I generally use white cardstock but this time I went along with kraft cardstock. I realised that colouring on kraft cardstock is absolute fun and colours are definitely bright and wild on them. I started out with one side of the wings making it colourful and the other side with shades of brown, just to give it a different look and I ended up loving it. I added the coloured piece to white notecard and stamped a sentiment. The card is simple and focuses of the coloured butterfly. 

Challenges entered:

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/09/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-601_02142105802.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.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/Ellibelle%27s%20Crafty%20Wednesday

https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/563.html

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

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/09/make-it-colourful.html

https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/09/sos530-dont-really-need-another-one.html (obssesed with colouring on kraft cardstock and large images)

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Monstrous birthday

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I am sharing another birthday card using Fuzzy monster stamp set from Your next stamp. Many know that Your next stamp has shut down and it's my favourite stamp company and I will use their stamps more often. The card is simple with a monster flying out of an envelope with a golden balloon and gifts. I added a sentiment and my card is done. I used Ohuhu markers to colour the image.

Challenges entered:

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=36097

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-summertime-blues-featuring-lawn-fawn/

https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/232-something-metallic.html

https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/08/game-64-critters.html

https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/week-752-add-sentiment.html

https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-474-any-occasion.html

https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/08/keep-it-simple.html

https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-730-anything-goes-back-to.html

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Meditate on your birthday

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I am glad to share another birthday using Zen Harmony - The paper shelter. Paper shelter has started with colouring pages from books to single pages. This is a single page colouring sheet and its soooo beautiful. I love their digital images and they are just brilliant. This card is simple and focuses on the image. 

Challenged entered:

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

https://mybestiesspanishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/agosto-reto-121-2024.html

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/08/anything-goes-weeks-661-662.html

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/08/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-600.html

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.

Urban birthday

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I am really excited to share another birthday card using Urban spring girl - The paper shelter. Isn't this a cute image?? I love this image and colouring her. I used shades of purple for colouring her dress and first I used alcohol markers and then pencils for shading more. I love to add some colour for her hair and ended up with some highlights for her hair. I kept her eyes blue. The background of the card is simple with some flowers and leaves and a sentiment. 

Challenges entered:

https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/08/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-600.html

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

https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/07/anything-goes-weeks-659-660.html

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

https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/august-2024-crafts-galore-encore.html

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/08/wk-16-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html

https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/pip-challenge-2432.html

https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/2024/08/morgans-artworld-challenge-79.html

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

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

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

Stay happy and keep crafting.