SPARKLE UNICORN

 Isn't this little Unicorn the cutest? I'm usually a flower girl.  But I had so much fun colouring this very cute Polkadoodles image.  Not only was it fun, but look at those colours one of my very favourite combinations.   This card is made for my great-niece.   She loves unicorns, but she told me she knows they aren't real.  She's only 4.5 years old.  Nikky has so many brilliant images and design papers to choose from; you'll be spoilt for choice. 

 

Here's a quick peek at the inside of the card.

Challenges I'm Entering:

1. A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge 08-2026 Anything Goes

2. 613 Avenue Create Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes

3. A Place To Start Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes

4. As You Like It Challenge Your Favourite Colour Medium ( and why).  August 2026 

COPIC MARKERS I LOVE SHADING & BLENDING WITH THEM

5. Classic Design Challenge 08-2026 Anything Goes or Die Cuts

6. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #150 August 2026 Anything Goes

7. Love Those Pretty Papers August 2026

8. Pattie's Creations Design Challenge #245 Anything Goes August 2026

9. Unicorn Challenge #123 Layer It Up 

10. Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge August 2026

11. Critter Crazy Challenge #113 Anything Goes August 26

12. Crafty Animals Challenge #108 Anything Goes August 

13. Daisy Chain Challenge #108 Animals August 2026

14. Creative Inspirations Challenge Anything Goes Aug 26

15. Creative Moments Challenge #285 Make It Cute

Card Recipe:

1. Base: White French Linen card stock.

2. Coloured Card: American Craft Card Cascade and Bazzill Purple.

3. Design Papers: By Polkadoodles DLPD9914 11 Icy Winter paper set 1 Theo Penguin and DLPD9353 Set 3 Wanda Papers

4. Image: Polkadoodles DLPD8145 Camera Shy 1 - Sparkle Unicorn

5. Colour Medium: Copics Ciao Markers

Colours Used: C0, C1, C2, C3, YG03, Y08, Y17, BV000, BV00, BV02, BV04, RV2, RV10, R85, BG000,, BG000, BG01, BG10,

6. Dies Used: Spellbinders Petite Large Ovals, Petite Large Scalloped Ovals, Extra Large Squares. 

7. Embellishments:

Teal satin ribbon, purple and teal gems from my stash.

8. Tools Used:

9. Inside and the back of the card.

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Take care, everyone and happy crafting.

 

BEE HAPPY WITH DAISIES

Good morning and welcome to my blog today. Thank you for visiting; it's always nice to have visitors. 

Today I'm sharing another card for 

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2. 

Last year, when creating this sketch, I had completely different ideas about what I was going to create with it.  How your ideas and thoughts change in a year.

Here is sketch #333

This is the perfect sketch to use up scrap design papers or use some of those beautiful papers we keep and don't want to use.

Here's a quick look inside the card.

Don't forget to drop by Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and check out what our team members have created this month.  There are two new sketches, or you could pick a sketch from the past that includes #8.  There's a lot to choose from, but don't forget to tell us which sketch you've used and always whichever sketch you use, place it in your post.  This helps promote SSW2, as someone who sees your work might be interested in that sketch.  Remember, we are all here to help each other.

Crafty Challenges I'm Entering:

1. A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes

2. 613 Avenue Create Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes
3. A Place To Start Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes RISING STAR AWARD WEEK 2 10 -16 AUGUST 2026
4. Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge #19 Anything Goes
5. Unicorn Challenge #123 Layer It Up
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #283 Anything Goes *
7. Just Us Girls Challenge #835 Die Week *
8. Creative Inspirations Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes

9. Creative Aunts Challenge #116 Anything Goes

10. Moving Along With The Times Challenge #192 Feminine

11. Creative Fingers Challenge #327 Anything Goes

12. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #150 Anything Goes

13. Pattie's Creations Design Challenge # 245 Anything Goes

14. Sweet Stampin Challenge Stripes or Chevrons

My Crafting Recipe:

1. Base: White French Linen card stock.

2. Coloured Card: Kaisercraft Chedder

3. Design Papers: Rosie's Studio Essential Basics

and Echo Park Bee Happy.

4. Image: By Deedee's Digi's Daisy & Bee

5. Colour Medium: Copic Ciao Markers and a black gel pen.

6. Dies Used: Tim Holtz Moulded Circles

Cherry Lynne Daisies

7. Embellishments: Cherry Lynne Daisies with Card Candi centres, black gems from my stash and black & white gingham ribbon.

8. Tools Used:

9. Inside and the back of the card.

Take care, enjoy your crafting and have a wonderful week.

GOLD & TEAL CELEBRATE

Good morning and welcome to my blog.  Today I have a card for Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.  When I designed this sketch last year, I had a totally different idea of what I was going to create.  It's amazing how a year can change your thoughts. 

Sketch # 332  

I purchased these dies some time ago and thought that this was a perfect way to try them out.  It reminds me of a stained glass window which you find in churches, especially older churches. I always love looking at them and the detail and colours.

Pop over to SSW2 and check out what the rest of the team created using the same sketch.

Challenges I'm Entering:

1. A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes

2. 613 Avenue Create Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes
3. A Place To Start Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes A RISING STAR AWARD WEEK 1   3-9 AUGUST 2026
4. Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge #19 Anything Goes
5. Unicorn Challenge #123 Layer It Up
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #283 Anything Goes *
7. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2631 Anything Goes *
8. Creative Inspirations Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes

9. Creative Aunts Challenge #116 Anything Goes

10. Moving Along With The Times Challenge #192 Feminine

11. Creative Fingers Challenge #327 Anything Goes

12. Cut It Up Challenge #362 Add A Sentiment and Die Cut

13. Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge Anything Goes

14. Snippets Playground Challenge # 538 Anything Goes

Snippets used were leftovers from a sheet of gold card.  They were scraps from my scrap drawer.

Card Recipe:

1. Base:  White French Linen card stock.

2. Coloured Card: American Craft card Pool and the gold card is by 

3. Design Paper: Is rather beautiful, in the colours of purple, mauve, teal and gold thread through it.  I can't remember where I got it from or who it's by.

4. Dies Used: 

Celebrate

5. Tools Used:

6. Embossing Folder Used:

Tuscan Tiles

7. Inside and back of the card:

Wishing you all a wonderful week. Stay safe and happy crafting.

GNOME WITH CARROTS

 

Welcome to my blog, everyone.  Today I have a card for you for my DT role over at DigiChoosday.  The theme is Autumn and orange and yellow tones.   Here in New Zealand, spring is just around the corner, thank goodness.  We've had a very cold winter, which is unusual for where we live.   Spring would have to be my favourite season.

Here's a sneak peek of the inside of the card.

Challenges I'm Entering:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes
2. 613 Avenue Create Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes TOP ROCKER AWARD WEEK 1 AUGUST 2026
3. A Place To Start Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes  A RISING STAR AWARD WEEK 1  3-9 AUGUST 2026

4. Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge #19 Anything Goes
5. Unicorn Challenge #123 Layer It Up
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #283 Anything Goes *
7. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2631 Anything Goes*
8. Creative Inspirations Challenge August 2026 Anything Goes
9. Passion for Markers Challenge # 849 Your Favourite Embellishments TOP 5

With this type of card, I love using more natural embellishments.  I have lots of favourites; it depends on the card and the image.

Card Recipe:

1. Base: White French Linen card stock.
2. Coloured Card: Hopia by Bazzill
3. Design Paper: Polkadoodles DLPD9353 Set 3 Wanda Papers, and the inside is Gnome Holding Carrots design paper that comes with the image.

4. Image: Polkadoodles DLPD9188 Gnome Holding Carrots

5. Colour Medium: Copic Ciao Markers.  The colours I used were as follows: 

C0, C1, C2, C3, C5, E000, E00, E02, E35, E37, YG03, YG06, YG63, YG91, YG95, Y08, Y17, YR04, YR07, YR16.

6. Tools: 

7. Dies: Spellbinders Petite Ovals, Petite Scolloped Ovals and assorted leaves.

 

8. Embellishments:  Burlap, Bronze Brads from my stash.

9.  Inside and the back of the card:

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and happy crafting.