Trick or Treat at Cards for Men

It's been a long time since I've managed a project for Cards for Men but this really was a quick one.  The sponsor is The Paper Shelter and the beauty of the digis from them is that you get pre-coloured included for free!

I chose to use a pre-coloured sheet of tags and toppers called 'Trick or Treat'.  You get 2 A4 sheets for $1.75 (usually $2.50) with lots of different ideas.  I quickly printed out a sheet, added the tag to a piece of folded card and stuck it to the top of my goodie bag.  Easy Peasy.

Take a look at the full blog post over on Cards for Men where you'll see some wonderful ideas from my teamies plus all the details of how to enter.  You've got to be in it to win it.

Tag ... You're It

That's been the most common sound in my house lately with the school holidays.  But for the challenge over at Cards for Men we're looking for the Tags of a crafting type.  Either a Tag or a card with a tag on it, is required to enter.  The prize on offer is a $10 gift certificate to spend at Fresh Brewed Designs.

I made a tag to go with a Trick or Treat sweetie bag and also a small card to go with it.

Pop over to the main post at Cards for Men to see the fabulous ideas from my team mates and to see the full details of the challenge.  Good Luck.

The witching hour

As I write this post, it's almost midnight although quite a way from Halloween yet.  Over at Simply Betty Stamps, Betty is mad about Halloween though and has set a great Facebook Fan Challenge.  If you're early enough you can get an image free to use but you must use it in the challenge, only fair I think.  The image is now available to buy, Mercedes Witch, and the challenge runs to September 13th.

Here's my card:

I've coloured the image using promarkers.  The background paper is Basic Grey and I've used a bit of web ribbon from my stash.  The sentiment is computer generated.

BINGO - I've won!

This week at Cards for Men we have a BINGO Board challenge and here's my DT card:

 I'm not sure what the stamped image is because I bought a few of these stamps second hand.  The background paper is from Fancy Pants and I've coloured my image using my promarkers.  The twine, tags and ticket punch/stamps are all from Stampin Up and the charm is from Whiff of Joy.

Please pop over to the main challenge to see all the rules and the wonderful cards from the rest of the Design Team.

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

• Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
• Crafty Ribbons - Birthday Boy (project for a male)
• Totally Papercrafts – Let's Hear It For The Boys
• Sweet Pea Stampers - for the men/boys
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 14 - Anything Goes
• *new challenge* Graph' It Marker Challenge - W (can use any alcohol markers) - Birthday Bonanza
• *new challenge* Creative Fingers - (M - July and August, then W), C10 -Anything Goes

Let's go surfing....

It's time for another challenge over at Cards for Men and here's my DT card.

The sponsor is That Craft Place which is a fabulous shop based in Eastbourne.  Please take a visit, I'm sure you'll find lots of goodies.

The challenge theme is 'Sports'.  Please pop over to Cards For Men to see the ideas from the rest of the Design Team.

I've used The Greeting Farm's 'Surfer Ian' which has been coloured with my promarkers.  The paper was a freebie from a magazine and the other bits are from my stash.  I'd like to enter this card into the  following challenges:

Sisterhood of Crafters - 2W, 3E - Masculine (2nd week)
Pollycraft Challenges - 2W, 3E - #1 Anything goes
Lady Anne's Stamp Challenge - M, must use a stamp - anything goes
Inky Impressions - SIO - #113 Anything Goes
I love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #173 Anything Goes
Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO - #69 Masculine (2nd week)
Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #54 Masculine (2nd week)

Let's play ball

This is my card for the challenge over at Cards for Men.  It should have been on here last week, but I've been swamped, so although the card was made on time, my post wasn't.  The challenge still has a week to run, though and there's a great prize from The Paper Shelter.

The image I used is Happy Times - Baseball.  The nice thing about the images at The Paper Shelter is that you also get a pre-coloured version and a background page.  So if you are in a rush you can 'cheat'.I've coloured my image using promarkers.  The backing paper is from Fancy Pants.

Please pop on over to the main challenge post to get the full details and to see the rest of the cards made by my team mates.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

The Perfect Sentiment - cards only -must have sentiment on front - #83 Masculine
Sisterhood of Crafters - 2W, 3E - Masculine
Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO - #69 Masculine
Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #54 Masculine
MilkCoffee Challenge - 2W, 3E, SIO (W2 of 2) Father's day or male inspired
Charisma Cardz - W, 3E, C10 - #23 Digi Stamps Only

Swinging Through The Jungle

Our youngest son has a few Birthday Parties to go to this week and I've been very mojo-less of late so I reached for a Hunkydory kit that I'd bought in the past.  This card is for Vincent who will be 5 tomorrow.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Fitztown Challenge - Anything Goes
Use It Tuesdays - #56 Anything Goes

Let's hear it for DAD at Cards for Men

So, I've not been the best blogger of late - I've had very little mojo.  Hopefully, I can get back on track now, and I'll start with my latest DT card for Cards for Men.

The challenge is sponsored by Dr Digi's House of Stamps and there are two digis for one lucky winner.  The image I've used is Gardening Gus which I've coloured with my promarkers.  The sentiment is computer generated and the backing card is from Stampin Up (probably Chocolate Chip but can't be sure).  The backing paper is from October Afternoon which I love.

Take a look at the main challenge post over at Cards for Men for all the details and to get a look at the wonderful work from my team-mates.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Whimsy Inspiration - anything goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - Week 2 #104: Anything goes...
QKR Stampede – #40- One for the Boys
Brown Sugar – # 43 - Father's Day
Creative Inspiration Paints - Anything Goes
Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything goes
Little Claire's Designs - Open

Going girly at Digi Galore

It's all go with me today.  Here's my DT card for the new challenge at Digi Galore which is 'One for the Girls' sponsored by the fabulous MayzyArt.

I chose to use Carly for my card which I've coloured with Promarkers.  The backing papers and flowers are from my stash.  Take a look at the main post over at Digi Galore to see the full details and the wonderful ideas from my team mates.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

One Stop Craft - 2E W - #223 Birthday
Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO - Anything Goes
2 Sisters - #138 Anything Goes

DT call over at Cards for Men

It's time again for a new challenge at Cards for Men and this time it's an 'Anything Goes' challenge sponsored by a new Digi Stamp Shop, Squidgi Digi.  The prize is 4 Digi Stamps.  We were lucky enough to be given some images to use and here's my card:

I've used the image, Docs, and since I've had zero time of late, I changed the line colour to a chocolate brown and left the image simply printed and mounted.  I like it when images are good enough to be left uncoloured.

Please pop across to the main post and see what my team mates have come up with and to get all the details of the prize.   I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Digistamps 4 Joy - 2W, SIO - #64 Anything Goes (2nd week)
Little Miss Muffet Challenges - 2W, 1E, SIO - #58 (21 of 2) Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (W1 of 2) For A Guy

Happy Easter...

...is what I intended to say but now it's a bit belated.  Here is my DT card for Cards for Men which was meant to be posted on Monday but has been delayed since by youngest son has had a tummy bug and needed his mum.

The challenge is being sponsored by Letraset and if you pop over to Cards for Men you'll find out all about the prize and get to see the cards from my team-mates.  The theme, by the way, is humour so hopefully you'll all get a giggle as well.

My card uses an image from Scribbled Kidz called Chocs Away which I have coloured with my promarkers.  The sentiment is computer generated and the papers are from my stash.  I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sweet n' Sassy Digi Challenge - Think Spring
Stampin With The Dragon - Easter
Simply Create Too - animals
Digi Haven – Spring

It's almost Easter

It's time for another challenge over at Cards for Men and this time the theme is Easter!  Here's my card:

The sponsor is Bugaboo and we have a great prize of 7 digis up for grabs.  Pop over to the main site to get all the details and also take a look at the great ideas from the rest of the Design Team.

My image is Bunnegg carry eggs and it's coloured with promarkers.  The sentiment is from Stampin Up and the backing paper is from my stash.

I'd like to enter this card into the follwoing challenges:

Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #103 Easter
Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #47 Spring (2nd week)
Cards by Lady Anne / Stamp Challenge - M, must stamp, E3 - anything goes (ends Mar 31)

Going Green at Digi Galore

It's time for another challenge at Digi Galore and this time you have a choice of theme.  It's either St Patrick's Day or the colour Green (or both).  Here's my DT card:

The image is Kids Boy - Heart Balloons from Bugaboo Digi Stamps who are the sponsors of the challenge.  I've coloured him with Promarkers.  The backing paper and card are from Stampin Up and the sentiment is an old set I have from Whimsy Stamps.  Please pop over to the main blog to get all the challenge details and to see the ideas from my team mates.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

That Craft Place - Anything Goes 
Robyn`s Fetish - Birthday Cards 
One Stitch At A Time - Use a Digi 
Kenny K`s Krafty Krew - Happy Birthday  
Great Impressions - Going Green 
Glitter n Sparkle - St.Pat`s/Use Green 
Gingerloft - The Colour Green 
Creative Inspirations Paint - Go Green

A new challenge in one colour

Here's my card for the latest challenge at Cards for Men, where the theme is Monochrome.  I cheated a bit and altered the colour of my digi image to match my colour.  I think it's quite effective though.

The image is from Digital Delights who are also sponsoring the challenge.  Pop over to the main post and see what my team-mates came up with.

Megan's Birthday

I made this card at the same time as George's.  We don't actually know this little girl but she was having a joint party with George so she got a card too.  I made them both at the same time, hence, the similarities.

Again, I've used a Greeting Farm stamp coloured with Promarkers.  The backing paper is from Papermania and the sentiment is computer-generated.  Since it was a girl's card, I've added a touch of glitter to the earrings, belt and boots.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Scrappy Frogs - Red and/or Pink 
PanPastel UK Challenge - Happy Birthday   
Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything Goes

A Card for George

I made this card a few weeks back for my youngest to give to his school friend, George.

The image is a Greeting Farm stamp which I've coloured with promarkers.  The sentiment is computer generated and the backing papers are from a Papermania set in my stash.  I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Stampotique Designers' Challenge - Use Text
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything goes
Paper Shelter Challenge - Celebrations
Digistamps 4 Joy - Birthdays are fun
Creative Moments - Shades of Blue
Crafting By Design - anything goes
Cards by Lady Anne / Stamp Challenge - anything goes

Snow delayed post!

I wish I had such an excuse, but I'm just running behind this week.  This post should have been up Monday morning, please forgive me for being so late.

This is my card for the latest challenge over at Cards for Men, which has the theme of Wintertime and is sponsored by Fresh Brewed Designs.

The image I used was Sneezy Snow Buddy which I've coloured using Promarkers.  The designer paper is from First Edition which is currently on offer over at The Glitter Pot.  The ribbon and cardstock is Stampin Up and the snowflakes were in my stash.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss -  For the Men
Dream Valley Challenges - Ribbon and Bling

Love is all you need....

...to enter the latest challenge at Digi Galore.  Here's my DT card for the latest challenge which is sponsored by Stamping Dragon:

The image is called Spotty Pup which I've coloured with Promarkers.  The designer papers are from Fancy Pants, the sentiment from Waltzing Mouse and, my favourite stash addition, Glitter Tape from American Crafts.

Please pop over to the main blog to see the challenge details and to see the wonderful ideas from the rest of the team.

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

The Squirrel & the Fox - Love 
Great Impressions - Have a Heart
Gingerloft - The Colour Red 
Creative Inspirations Paint - Valentine`s Day

Happy Birthday Elliott

I made this card for one of my children's friends who was 5 last week.  The image is from Birdie Brown and coloured with Promarkers.  The backing paper is Stampin Up and the sentiment is Hero Arts.  Hope you like it.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sweet Pea Stampers - week 1 use a digital stamp

A Stolen Kiss

Here's the latest image from Scribbled Kidz which is called 'A Stolen Kiss'.  He doesn't look too happy does he?  My card actually uses the 'prototype' image - the real one has them wearing shoes.  I've coloured them using my promarkers and the sentiment is from Peachy Keen Stamps.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

The Stamping Chef - Love
Simon Says Stamp - Heart
Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge - PPC244 valentines
Freshly Brewed - Hearts and dots
Digistamps 4 Joy - #60 Romance

Be My Valentine!

This is my DT card for Cards for Men where the challenge starting today is 'All My Love'.  The prize is 5 digis from Kenny K which is worth entering for, isn't it?  Pop over to the main post to see all the details and to see the wonderful cards from the rest of the team.

My image is called 'Hug' which I've coloured with promarkers and backed with Stampin Up cardstock (Real Red).  The backing paper is from Love Notes by Fancy Pants and the sentiments are from My Heart stamp set from Waltzing Mouse Stamps.

Off on your travels?

It's time for another challenge at Cards for Men and this time the theme is 'Transport'.  We are sponsored by Meljen's Designs and I got to work with Skiing Mouse which was really fun.

I've coloured the image with Promarkers.  The backing card and ink are Stampin Up (Baja Breeze) and the paper is from a new paper pad from Fancy Pants called Little Sport.

I hope you like my card and that you are encouraged to join in our challenge.  Hop on over to the main post where you'll find all the details together with more ideas from my team mates.

A few general cards

I decided to make a few general monochromatic cards that I can keep as backups.  So here they are:

The heart stamp is a new one from Papermania and the rest is Stampin Up.  I'm going to make some more in other colours.

If you go down to the woods today ....

your sure of a big surprise!  Digi Galore has a new challenge today with the theme 'Teddy Bear's Picnic' which is sponsored by the wonderful Teddy Bo.  Here's my DT card:

I've used the image, Love Swing, which has been coloured with Prismacolour pencils.  I haven't used them for a while and quite enjoyed it, but I'm definitely out of practice.  The cardstock is Stampin Up (Chocolate Chip & Cajun Craze) and the design paper is from the retired 'Well-worn' papers.  The sentiment is also from a retired Stampin Up set but I don't know it's name.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Jen's Digis - #1 Celebration 
Freshly Brewed - #126 anything goes
Divas by Design - #67 anything goes 
Shelly's Images - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - Celebrations
Card Makin' Mamas - Anything goes 
Catch The Bug -  Anything Birthday
The Squirrel & the Fox - Anything Goes
Platypus Creek Digitals - Anything Goes   
Glitter n Sparkle - Use a Digi 
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes 

When I grow up (3) ...

Another of my Stamping Boutique cards, this time a Good Luck (new job) theme.

The image is AJ the Chef and he's been coloured with promarkers.  The cardstock, twine and sentiment are all Stampin Up.  The charm is from Whiff of Joy and the designer paper is Basic Grey.

Hope you like it.

When I grow up (2) ...

Here is another of my cards using an image from the wonderful 'The Stamping Boutique'. I still can't believe they're gone!

I've coloured the image with promarkers.  The paper and cardstock are Stampin Up and the puffy sticker is ATC which I have had for ages.  This card is actually more red than orange in real life.

When I grow up I want to be a ....

builder.  The little chap in my card does anyway.

This is my DT card for the first challenge of 2013 at Cards for Men which is sponsored by Stampin Up, courtesy of Carole Bryson Wood at Heartfully Yours.  The prize is 2 full size ink pads (winners choice of subtles, brights or regals).  Pop over to Cards for Men where you'll find out more information and also get some wonderful inspiration from my team-mates.

My image is from The Stamping Boutique, who have sadly closed their doors now.  I printed out a number of their 'AJ' images with a view to doing a series of 'When I grow up' type birthday cards so you'll see a few more over the next few weeks.  It's coloured with promarkers.  The cardstock is 'More Mustard' from Stampin Up and the background pattern is from 'Cuddly Buddly' which I've had for ages.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Vickie's Challenges - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - #128 Use Bright Colors
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes!
Papertake Weekly -W- Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - #91 anything goes
Freshly Brewed - #126 anything goes
Crafty Creations - #202 Anything goes
Shelly's Images - Anything Goes
Forever Friends - Birthdays
Wags 'n Whiskers - Anything Goes
Stampin With The Dragon - Anything Goes
Catch The Bug -  Anything goes
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes 

Atishoo!

This poor little chap from Meljens Designs needs to get well soon.

I've coloured him with my Promarkers.  The paper is from my stash, card candi from Craftwork Cards and cardstock from Stampin Up.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Digi Makeover Challenge - Anything Goes with a digi
Craft Your Passion - Get Well Soon
Vickie's Challenges - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Everybody-Art-Challenge - #217 Anything Goes
Paper Shelter Challenge - anything goes
Inky Impressions -  #91 anything goes
Freshly Brewed - #126 anything goes
Divas by Design - #66 anything goes
Crafty Creations - #202 Anything goes
Shelly's Images - Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - Week 4, Anything Goes
Stampin With The Dragon - Anything Goes
Stampin' For The Weekend - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede – Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy - Week 2, Furry Friends
Fat Pages & Cards with Attitude – Always Anything Goes
Fairy Tale - Animals & Pets.
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes.
ATCs & Cards With Attitude - Always Anything Goes

Happy New Year

I would like to wish all my followers and friends a happy and healthy new year.

Here's a card I made for such an occasion

The image is Chinese Dragon from Meljens Designs which I've coloured with my promarkers.  The backing paper (I think) is from Basic Grey and the sentiment is Stampin Up.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Pixie Dust Studio - Any Celebration will do
My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - Anything goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenges -  Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Anything goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - Anything Goes
Stampin' For The Weekend -  Anything Goes
Little Claire's -  #28 Happy New Year
Creative Inspirations Paint - Anything Goes 
The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - Anything Goes 
Digi Makeover Challenge - Anything Goes with a digi 
Vickie's Challenges - Anything Goes 
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes! 
Passion For Promarkers Challenge - #179 New Beginnings 
Party Time Tuesdays - PTT #101 Celebrate Anything 
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes 
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - #75 Anything Goes For Christmas 
Crafty Sentiments - "New"
Simon Says Stamp - New Something
Paper Shelter Challenge - anything goes 
Divas by Design - #66 anything goes