CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge for May.

Hello!

 

I really don't know where April has gone... It's a month I like very much and I'm always sad when it's over!

 

Anyway, the first of the month means only one thing: CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge!

 

This is my card for May:

 

 

I chose this super cute Astronaut boy from Bugaboo Digi Stamps, colored him with Copics and used a sky-themed paper from an Italian brand as background.

 

Have a look at all the fabulous cards made by our DT: you can find them all here!

 

Can't wait to see what you create!

 



CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge for March.

Welcome March and welcome to a new CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge!

 

We are freezing here so I hope you March bring us some warmer weather...

 

Anyways... here's my card for this month:

 

 

She's Photographer Toodle from Broken Box Stock while background papers are from Simple Stories.

The sentiment is a stamp from Paper Smooches while the pin stamp is from Lawn Fawn.

 

Have a look here to see the lovely cards from the DT!

 

 



Gerda Steiner January Challenge.

Good afternoon!

 

I'm finally back here after a terrible flu which prevented me from taking part in Bugaboo Birthday Bash. I printed tons of images and started working on the second card but I had to surrender to fever and cough...

 

Back on track now with my monthly card for Gerda Steiner Progressive Challenge:

 

 

The image we were given was this super-cute Panda in Love digital stamp. I took out all my pink Copics and had fun coloring hearts in different shades of pink and red!

The background paper was from my stash as well as the two lilac buttons!

 

Can't believe that Valentine's Day is not too far away...

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner January Challenge: Anything Goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge # 157: Anything Goes

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friendhs Challenge # 74: Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge # 364: Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door Challenge Jan. 23: Anything Goes

 



CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge for January.

Happy New Year!

 

I'm happy to announce that I'm now part of CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge Design Team!

 

It'll be a great change from my usual Christmas cards... new challenges for the new year!

 

This is my card for this month:

 

 

My patterned paper is from Doodlebug, an old Valentine collection which I still love with its pinks and reds!

 

The digi stamp is from Pink Petticoat colored with Copics and glitter.

 

I thought that this sentiment could be a good wish for a 2018 full of love for everyone!

 

Have a look here on the challenge blog to see the Amazing cards from the DT! I can't wait to see what you create with patterned papers!



Sewn with Love.

Hello!

I'm finally back with a new card, today for Gerda Steiner December Challenge.

 

This is what I created:

 

 

I received this sweet Bunny as I took part in their November challenge and I was SO happy to have something not related to Christmas to work with!

Background papers are from Papermania and the sentiment is from There She Goes.

 

Isn't is super-cute?



CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for October - Mid-Month Inspiration.

I'm sooo late today with my mid-month post for CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra!

 

Anyways... here's my card:

 

 

I chose Snowman Set 2 from our super-sponsor Bugaboo Stamps, colored it with Copics and mounted it on papers from Echo Park and Cartabella.

 

I'm in love with this snowman, it's so sweet while hugging the little chick!

 

Have a look here to see all the other cards from the DT, you'll surely be inspired!



Gerda Steiner October Challenge - With Love.

Good afternoon!

 

I'm here today for my monthly post for Gerda Steiner Challenge.

 

We received this adorable Racoon digital stamp as we took part in their September challenge and it was a pleasure to create a card with its funny face looking at me!

 

This is my card:

 

 

I colored it with Copics and positioned it on papers from Pebbles and We R Memory Keepers.

I loved the fact that there was a little racoon in the background paper too!

The sentiment is froma stamp set I found in a magazine.

 

I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Gerda Steiner October Challenge

 

CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for May.

Welcome May and welcome to a new CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge!

 

Today I've a super-sweet card to show you using Snowman 002 Couple from Bugaboo Stamps :

 

 

I chose papers from Doodlebug and colored my snowmen with Copics.

Aren't they sweet?

 

Don't forget that Bugaboo is our sponsor so you may win some cute digis!

 

My teamies have made even more sweet cards so take a look here for more inspiration!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges.

Crafting By Designs Challenge: Christmas

Fab'n'Funky Challenge # 348: Christmas

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

I've kept a card to show you today to celebrate Valentine's Day:

 

 

This adorable little pig is Piggy from Gerda Steiner Designs.

I received it as I took part in their January Challenge (but it's available in the shop in case you are interested).

I decided to make a small card with pinks and reds (background paper is from Doodlebug) and a big heart behind this cute little pig.

 

Hope you have a lovely day!

 

I'd like to entr the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner Designs February Challenge

Come and Get It Challenge: Love is in the Air

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge # 109: Shades of Red

Crafty Purple Frog Challenge # 4: Love is all Around

Fab'n'Funky Challenge # 337: Wild About You (Love)

Glitter'n'Sparkle Challenge # 226: Love is in the Air

CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for February.

Welcome to a new CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra!

 

February already... so I decided to make a very romantic card, with two adorable cats:

 

 

They are Cat Love from our super-sponsor Bugaboo Stamps turned into a Christmas couple by simply adding a mistletoe and a Christmas sentiment.

Aren't they sweet? I adore them!

 

Have you already started working on your cards for Christmas 2017? This is my 9th card! And it's only February 1st!

 

Can't wait to see what you create! And if you need a bit more inspiration, have a look at our challenge blog, you won't be disappointed!

 

 

(I don't list new Christmas cards now in my Etsy shop, but if you like it, I'll be pleased to list it for you to purchase). 



Hedgehogs in Love!

I must confess that hedgehogs have never been a passion of mine, maybe becuase it's not something we see in the big city. But now, after years of crafting, they are one of my favourite subjects!

 

You can imagine how happy I was when I saw this month's image for Gerda Steiner's Monthly Challenge: Hedgehogs Smooches!

 

This is my card:

 

 

Aren't they super-sweet?

 

I chose papers from American Crafts and made a very simple card, with unusual colors for a love-themed Valentine card.

 

Hope you like it!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Gerda Steiner January Challenge

Crafting from the Heart Challenge # 144: Anything Goes

Digi Chooseday Challenge Wk 4: Anything Goes

 



Sweet Little Heart Tags.

Good morning!

 

I'm here today to show you some new tags I've just finished:

 

 

These cute girls and angels are from Dearie Dolls and I thought they were perfect to be used in some metallic heart tags I had in my stash.

 

I've colored them with Copics and made different tags for various occasions: Get Well, Thank You and I Love You, perfect to be added to a bunch of flowers or a chocolate box!

 

In detail:

 

 

They'll be soon in my shop if you are interested.

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart Challenge # 125: Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude Challenge # 19: Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination Challenge # 101: Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft Challenge # 35: Anything Goes



Christmas Card Challenge # 34 - Anything Goes.

It's a cold rainy Sunday morning here, the perfect weather to talk about Christmas!

 

We have a new challenge here at Christmas Card Challenges with a super-easy theme: Anything Goes!

 

 

This is my card:

 

I chose this lovely couple (Mischievous Kisses from A Random Fan) which I colored with Copics and then I added papers from Lawn Fawn.

 

I find them very sweet!

 

Remember: this challenge will run for 2 weeks, so you have until Friday August 5 to enter your card.

Don't forget to check the other fab cards from the DT, you can find them here!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge # 203: Holiday

Crafting by Designs Challenge: Christmas in July

Crafty Gals Challenge # 81: Christmas in July

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge # 48: Christmas in July

MelonHeadz Friends Challenge: Christmas in July

 

Love You.

Good morning!

 

I have a new card to show you today, one I made "just because" a while ago but never found the time to blog about it.

 

One of my new year resolutions is to blog about - and list in my Etsy shop - all the cards, tags, journal cards etc. I've made recently but which have never "seen the light".

 

I start today with this cute little Valentine card:

 

 

The image is from DigiStamp Boutique and is called Love You Buffy.

I love the acqua/green background with the red butterflies!

 

This little card will be available in my shop later today.

New cards and tags and journal cards and... lots of new things are coming, stay tuned!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion Challenge # 294: Anything Goes

DigiStamp Boutique January Customer Competition: Anything Goes with DigiStamp Boutique

Inspiration Destination Challenge # 68: Anything Goes

The ABC Challenge: Y is Your Choice - Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door Challenge Jan.12-18: Anything Goes

 

 

 

 



Great news! CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November.

I've great news to share with you this morning: I've been asked to join CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra as GDT for the months of November and December!

 

I always enter my cards in this challenge so it's an honour to be on the other side for a couple of months though I'll miss the chance to enter the challenge!

 

This is my card:

 

 

This super sweet digi is Deer Duo from Bugaboo colored with Copics.

The background paper is from ModaScrap (an Italian brand which makes gorgeous papers) while the paper behind the deers is from Pink Petticoat.

 

As I often choose an image for the details, I chose this for her necklace and earrings for which I used tiny pearls.

 

Have a look here to meet the other GDT and to see al the fab cards the team made for this challenge!

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge # 335: Christmas

Eureka Stamps Challenge # 164: Pets and Animals

Fab'n'Funky Challenge # 279: Christmas

Sparkles Challenge # 73: Pearls and/or Lace

Winter Wonderland Challenge: Anything Goes for Christmas

How Sweet!

Good afternoon!

Today I'd like to show you something a bit different from my usual cards: a little plaque with key hooks.

 

 

I bought this wood key hanger some time ago and I decided to decorate it with paper instead of painting it.

 

Paper is from Echo Park while the Mommy and Baby Bird digi stamp is from Drawn with Character, colored with Copics and just a touch of glitter in the flower. The banner is a stamp from Paper Smooches.

 

Aren't they sweet?

 

 



2015 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

I read about it a few weeks ago and finally it's time for the 2015 Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

 

 

 

I entered the Summer Blog Hop (you can reat all about it here) and I wanted to make something for this edition too.

 

This is what I made:

 

 

I chose the adorable Coffee Time - Perfect Blend from Bugaboo Stamps, colored it with Copics and embellished with a ribbon and dots in matching colors.

 

I've already planned another card for the blog hop, hopefully I can finish it before the hop closes on Oct. 04!

 

There are already tons of cards, can't wait to start hopping!

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge # 329 - Bling.

It's all about BLING this week at C.R.A.F.T. Challenges!

I LOVE to add bling to my cards and projects!

 

This is what I've made:

 

 

I've used Tea Sentiments from Scrapper's Delights.

I'm more a coffee person but these sentiments are so cute I couldn't resist!

And I've had a great fun adding pearls, rhinestones and a touch of glitter.

 

Can't wait to see your bling-y cards and projects!

 

If you played with us last week or if you need a bit more inspiration, have a look here on the challenge blog!



C.R.A.F.T. Challenge # 318 - Embossing.

Good morning and welcome to a new C.R.A.F.T. Challenge!

 

This week we want to see some EMBOSSING on your cards or projects!

 

I chose dry embossing and made this card:

 

 

I was lazy so this time I've used an embossed paper from Toga and added the sweet Love Is digi stamp from All Dressed Up.

 

If you entered our Inspired by a Book challenge, you can find Winners and Top 3 here.

 

Don't forget to have a look at all the fab cards made by our DT!

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge # 316 - Anniversary/Wedding.

Welcome to a new C.R.A.F.T. Challenge!

 

We have a lovely theme this week for you: Anniversary or Wedding!

 

I opted for "wedding" and made this card:

 

 

I chose this very old card base (sadly, it was the last one!) which was perfect to frame this sweet couple (AKV Our Wedding - Archway from Bugaboo Stamps).

The sign is made with a stamp from Paper Smooches.

 

You can have a look here to see all details for this challenge and, if you entered our Christmas Challenge, you'll find winners and Top 3 here.

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge # 148: Clean and Simple

Craft Your Passion Challenge # 266: Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge: Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge: Ohh So Pretty

The Paper Shelter Challenge # 208: Make it Digital