It's that panda again!

I didn't quite get time to finish this card when I was crafting on Saturday, so took a few minutes to put it together yesterday. 

Love the panda, and I think he looks fab with that big Jane's Doodles sentiment. I used left-over paper and card, so feel totally vindicated in my decision to go play in Snippets Playground!

And also to play again at Lost Coast! 

I hope you have a happy Monday!

Sometimes you just need to craft...

 

It's true, isn't it. Sometimes you need to put on some very loud music, sing along tunelessly and make a card. That's been my afternoon thus far and it has been just what the doctor ordered!

Lost Coast supplied the fun and inspiration, and I broke out a fabulous Simon Hurley stamp set and a Funky Fossil paper pad to play along.

I REALLY wanted to put this on an action wobble, but mine are currently missing. I kept things very, very simple and am quite pleased with the outcome. Sometimes less is more. 

Happy Saturday folks, and I hope you too get some crafting fun scheduled in this weekend.

The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #114 - Reminder

 

Hi folks, over at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge I'm so happy to be joined again  by the very lovely Loll from Stamping With Loll. We are playing:

Challenge #114 - Reindeer Games

Loll has very kindly created a second card for our challenge together and I know you will LOVE it!

Loll created this fabby little number for our launch post...

I was inspired to make this little piece of fun. 

I just had to use Loll's gorgeous sketch, but decided to place my reindeer topper at a jaunty angle! I also added some torn white card as snow - I picked this up from when Loll was our elf last time and was tickled to see she'd use the same technique on her second card. Thanks for the inspiration, Loll. 

No prizes for guessing that this is an AALL & Create Reindeer by Janet Klein. Her designs are so distinctive and quirky. This little one is from the set Snow Good. 

Rudolph is especially pleased with the theme this month, and is offering a fun prize for his Random Raffle!

Loll and I can't wait to see what you guys get up to when you play those Reindeer Games!

The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #278 - L is for Leaves

Greetings, fans of snark! Over at The Sisterhood Edna and the gang are playing with leaves. Our delightful mascot, Edna, is taking a stroll through the woods and picking up a few beautiful things for the nature table!

We have Good Queen Anne on board and the sisters have created some fabulous Fall-themed cards to inspire and delight.

My card is full of squirrely fun! The squirrels who visit our garden always know when Autumn rolls around as they start grabbing and burying anything and everything. This drives my hubby to distraction as he's rather fussy about the lawn and borders.

The sweet leave die cuts were made using Impression Obsesssion Autumn Leaves and the 'sentiment' is from Funny Bones by Riley and Company. Both are oldies.

We'd all love you to come and join us! 

The Card Chain Challenge Reveal - August 2026

We are all about spreading love around the world, 

one handmade card at a time!!

Hi there, card fans it's time for another Reveal over at The Card Chain Challenge. This month we had 26 lovely participants who exchanged cards across the globe and they've made some truly wonderful creations!

 

All the cards exchanged this month used at least one of the following options:

Colour Palette Option

(Exact matching is not required.)

Sketch Option

(Orient as desired.)

Theme Options: Elephants and/or Mice / Baking / Friendship

Product / Technique Options: Lace / Collage

Here's what I sent to Joanne in Connecticut.

I decided it would be fun to play with this gorgeous Katzelkraft elephant and to give him a little mouse pal! The lovely lacey background was a gift from a crafting buddy, and is just perfect for this challenge. 

My sender this month was Hilary in the UK and just look at the beautiful card she made. What a surprise to see we used the same background! Thanks so much, Hilary, it's been a treat to be your recipient once again.

If you want to join in the fun you can sign up for the Card Chain Challenge.  All sign ups run in advance, from the 7th of the preceding month to the 6th of the exchange month.  All reveals happen on the 2nd of the month after the exchange is complete.

The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #114 - Reindeer Games!

 

Over at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge I'm so happy to be playing again with the lovely Loll from Stamping With Loll and I know you'll LOVE the card she's made to get our crafting party started.

Loll has picked such a fun theme for our September challenge...

Challenge #114 - Reindeer Games

We would like to see reindeer this month, please, and LOTS of them! 

Here's what I made:

I'm so glad I bought these little reindeer dudes from Mama Elephant as they are so, so cute. And here's my second card using the same 'sentiment' - just proves that context is everything! No points for spotting a fun Art Impressions gal against that lovely Simon Says Stamp Christmas Tree background. Sadly, both sets appear to be discontinued.

Rudolph is especially pleased with the theme this month, and is offering a fun prize for his Random Raffle!

Loll and I can't wait to see what you guys get up to when you play those Reindeer Games!