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The Colours of Fall/Autumn for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #236 on the 5th of October, 2026

2026-10-05T19:30:00.000+10:30

Hi All!

It was a very crazy busy end of the month for work, as it was the end of the quarter! And Wintery, rainy weather is still around, although we had a 30 degree (Celsius) day earlier this week! Wish it would just warm up a little!
Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

The Colours of Fall/Autumn - use any or all of these colours - red, yellow, orange, brown

As I have been so busy at work, this was the perfect time and theme to finally show a card that I made last year, which was a combination of two Halloween card classes from La-La Land Crafts. So, here is my card from a few angles, showing the front and the inside:

Then, I also made a video of opening and closing the card so you can see everything move (hopefully it works!):

For this card, I used the ghosts from the Halloween Cards Class of 2024 and the card design from the Halloween Cards Class of 2025! This is Irina's design and all the products used on this project are already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

The Ghosts were stamped on to X-Press It Blending Card with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and coloured with the following Copics and PrismaColour Pencils:

Copics - C1, C3, C5, B20, W3, W5, W7, W9, YG23, YG85, Y21, Y23
PrismaColour Pencils - PC118 Cadmium Orange Hue, PC916 Canary Yellow, PC935 Black, PC943 Burnt Ochre

Here is a photo close up of the ghosts after they were coloured and fussy cut:

I followed Irina's instructions for the card, but added the ghosts instead of the crows and I used Fossilised Amber Distress Oxide on the Spooky Tree instead of the Tombstones. It looks like I used Nautical Blue Memento ink for stamping the sentiments. The interactive mechanism inside the card is now actually a die - Swivel Hinge Die.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #09-2026 Sep/Oct '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Autumn Colours

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #10-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #85 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#181 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #330 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #104 - Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash Challenge #SOS 584 - Black Cats or any other black Halloween icon - I have a bat, spooky gates, spooky black trees and clouds!

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

There is inspiration from the rest of the Let's Craft and Create DT over on the Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card stash.

Thanks for looking!

Christmas Chaos by Dr Digi Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #287 on the 4th of October, 2026

2026-10-04T23:30:00.000+10:30

Hi All!

I'm back home and recovering from three straight weeks of travel for work and we have a long weekend this weekend as we have Labour Day holiday on Monday and I'm having a few days off to hopefully do some cleaning upstairs!

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #287 on the 4th of October 2026 for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Dr Digis House of Stamps:

website: http://www.doctor-digi.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorDigi

Prize is 1 image

I chose Christmas Chaos, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers and PrismaColour Pencils:

green - YG61, YG63, YG67, G99
red - R24, R27
yellow - Y11, Y35, Y38, YR23
cat - W0, W1, W3, W5, R20
angel - V91, E21, C1
lights - Y38, BV29, PC950 Metallic Gold
gingerbread - E13, PC925 Crimson Lake, PC935 Black
trunk - E23, E97, E27
tops of ornaments - PC950 Metallic Gold
grounding/shadows - C1, C3

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at The Colouring Channel (formerly Kit and Clowder) and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a close up of the colouring before I adhered it to the card:

I die cut the image from the largest of the Postage Rectangles Die by La-La Land Crafts. I cut a green card (from my stash) in half, distressed the edges with a paper distressing tool, then adhered the coloured image on to it. I then adhered the matted image on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

There is inspiration from the rest of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends DT over on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card or gift stash.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous "always anything goes" creations. Please ensure that you are a follower of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 17th of October, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 4th of October, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #286.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #09-2026 Sep/Oct '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Autumn Colours

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #10-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #85 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#181 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #330 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #104 - Anything Goes

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #137 - Anything Goes Christmas

Thanks for looking!

Waiting by SheepSki Designs for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #285 on the 6th of September, 2026

2026-09-06T22:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

I'm in the middle of travelling to Perth for work, I had a conference on Friday and some training Thursday/Friday next week, so I stayed over the weekend in Perth.

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #285 on the 6th of September 2026 for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Sheepski Designs:

Blog Shop
Facebook
Instagram

Prize is 3 images

I chose Waiting #156, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

sky - Y000, YG00, B000, V000, V01, V04, V06, V09, BV00, BV13, colourless blender
skin - E000, E00, E11
hair - E23, E25, E27, E97
dress - BG10, BG11, BG53, BG15
wings - RV000, RV02, RV04
trees - E40, E41, E43, E44, E47
grass - E40, G21, G94, G99
mushrooms - E40, E41, E43, E44, R14, R17, white gel pen
squirrel - E11, E15, E18, E97
stones - BV20, BV23

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at The Colouring Channel (formerly Kit and Clowder) and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes, including her new Technique Library Class - Sunset Sky.

Here is a close up of the colouring before I adhered it to the card:

I cut the image with my paper cutter and adhered it to a square card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 19th of September, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 6th of September, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #284.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #08-2026 Aug/Sep '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Use Die Cuts

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #9-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #85 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#181 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #328 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #103 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Simple Joy for Merry Little Christmas Challenge #70 on the 1st of September, 2026

2026-09-01T19:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

Well, we have had a quick taste of Spring weather and now it is back to wintery weather :(
Anyway, for challenge #70 for September/October 2026 of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, I made a card using some scraps and paper by La-La Land Crafts!

So, here is my card for this month:

All of the products used on this card are actually already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

To make the card, I adhered the piece of Christmas Traditions Paper Pack on to a white square card from Envelope Solutions. I adhered and layered the poinsettias in the middle. Then adhered red lettering to the gold outline of the Joy To The World Die.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

There is inspiration from the rest of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog DT over on the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card or gift stash.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous "always anything Christmas goes" creations. Please ensure that you are a follower of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog!

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of October, 2026. Please check the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #69.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge September - Anything Goes Christmas - I was Top 3 for May!

Classic Design Challenge #08-2026 Aug/Sep '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Use Die Cuts

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #9-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #85 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#181 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #328 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #103 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Rose from The Colouring Channel for Love to Craft Challenge #94 for 1st of September, 2026

2026-09-01T17:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All,

Alyce from Kit and Clowder has released her new The Colouring Channel and everything from her pencil and marker colouring classes starting from April 2015 is now in an easy to search format! Also included are a whole bunch of resources and the new Technique Library. It is totally awesome!

So, for challenge #94 for September/October 2026 of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog, I made a card using the image and pencil class from the "Your First Project" section called Rose and the Daylight Sky Technique, which was the first technique in the new Technique Library.

Here is my card for this month:

I printed the image on to pencil-friendly paper and coloured with PrismaColour pencils.

Here is a photo before and after colouring the sky:

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of October, 2026. Please check the Love to Craft Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #93.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #08-2026 Aug/Sep '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Use Die Cuts

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #9-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #85 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#181 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #328 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #103 - Anything Goes

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Thanks for looking!

Distressed Paper for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #234 on the 5th of August 2026

2026-08-05T18:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

I'm a little late posting as it has just been crazy busy! And Winter is still here - preparing for a very cold and rainy weekend.
Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Distressed Paper

I wanted to use stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts that I have not used yet. So, here is my card:

For this card, I took inspiration from some of the projects posted by the La-La Land Crafts DT. All of these products are from the Summer 2026 Release and are already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

The Puffins were stamped on to X-Press It Blending Card with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and I coloured them with the following Copics:

Puffins - N0, N1, N3, N5, N7, N9, R20, YR04, YR07, YR09, Y13, Y15, Y18, white gel pen
hat and flag - B12, B14, B16, B18, clear Wink of Stella (hat)
sand castle - E31, E33, E35, E37

Here is a photo close up of the puffins after they were coloured:

I distressed the edges of the paper as well the image looks a little distressed! Then I used Vintage Photo Distressed Oxide ink on the edges. I then adhered the paper to a white square card from Envelope Solutions.

I die cut the porthole from Kraft cardstock as well as gold cardstock, then adhered them together before adhering them on to the card.

I die cut the palm trees from Kraft cardstock and the smaller one from green cardstock, then stamped Pine Needles Distress Oxide ink on to them. I adhered them to the side of the card.

I stamped the sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black ink and my MISTI on to a Scalloped Sentiment Label that I had die cut from white cardstock. I popped it up with foam tape and attached it to the card.

The two puffins were also popped up with foam tape and attached to the card.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #07-2026 Jul/Aug '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Any Holiday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #8-2026 - Anything Goes - I was Caroline's DT Favourite Winner last month

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #84 - Anything Goes + Optional Shape Card

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#180 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #327 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #102 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

Thanks for looking!

Flow Moon by Mirtillamente Digital Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #283 on the 2nd of August, 2026

2026-08-02T22:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

Another busy weekend after a busy week in Melbourne. My son had Pedal Prix yesterday - an early start as we had to drive out to Tailem Bend. Then my husband was up early today for a trail run.

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #283 on the 2nd of August 2026 for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Mirtillamente Digital Stamps:

Mirtilllamente Store

Mirtillamente Craft Shop - Facebook

Mirtillamente Challenge Blog

Ampolix Facebook Group

Prize is 2 images

I chose Flow Moon, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

moon - C00, C0, C1, clear Wink of Stella
green - YG01, YG11, YG23, G07, G14
pink - R81, R83, R85, R89
sky - V01, B000, B12, B14, B16, B18

I finished with white gel pen for the stars. As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes, including her new Technique Library Class - Daylight Sky.

Here is a close up of the colouring before I adhered it to the card:

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Squares Die from La-La Land Crafts. I coloured the image and then adhered it to a white square card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 15th of August, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 2nd of August, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #282.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #07-2026 Jul/Aug '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Any Holiday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #8-2026 - Anything Goes - I was Caroline's DT Favourite Winner last month

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #84 - Anything Goes + Optional Shape Card

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#180 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #327 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #102 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Flower Love Birds by Rachelle Anne Miller Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #281 for the 5th of July, 2026

2026-07-05T22:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

Just back from the Mt Misery Trail Run - it was a beautiful morning, but quite cold in the Adelaide Hills. The pizza from Anderson Hill Winery across the road from the finish was very yummy!

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #281, the 5th of July 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Rachelle Anne Miller (RAM) Stamps:

RAM Store

RAM Blog

Prize is $10 Gift Certificate

As I have been so busy for work, I missed the deadline to choose, so Kelly chose Flower Love Birds for me, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers and PrismaColour pencils:

birds - B12, B14, B16, BG11, BG23, RV63, RV66, Y35, E17, PC1078 Black Cherry (eyes/tuft of "hair")
flowers - V91, V93, V95, V28, R000, R00, R81, R83, R85, RV42, YR00, YR12, YR14, YR21, Y35, E13, PC1081 Chestnut
leaf/stems - YG11, YG23, G14, G07
lady bird/bug - R29, PC935 Black
grass - YG23, YG17, G07, G14
ground - E11, E13
sun - Y000, Y11, YR000, PC938 White
sky - B000, B00, B12, B14
hearts - PC924 Crimson Red

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes, including her new Technique Library Class - Daylight Sky.

Here is a close up of the colouring before I adhered it to the card:

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Rectangles Die from La-La Land Crafts. I coloured the image and then popped it up with foam tape on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 18th of July, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 5th of July, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #280.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #06-2026 Jun/Jul '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Summer Fun

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #7-2026 - Anything Goes - I won first prize in May!

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #84 - Anything Goes + Optional Shape Card

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#180 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #326 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #101 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Fun in The Sun for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #233 on the 5th of July, 2026

2026-07-05T18:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

It was a very crazy busy end of the month for work, as it was the end of the financial year! And Winter is definitely here, as my computer has been more off than on!
Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Fun in the Sun

I was trying to colour one of the classes from Alyce at Kit and Clowder, but I totally misjudged the amount of time, so I remembered a summery card from last year's La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat where we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. So, here is my card from a couple of angles:

For this card, everything was prepared for us and we just had to colour the image, fussy cut and then organise the card! :) This is Martha's design and all the products used on this project are already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

Splish Splash Clear Stamp Set
Summer Vacation Paper Pack
Flamingo Floatie Die
Ocean Waves Die
Stitched Sun and Clouds Die
Three Clouds Die - this is now discontinued
Corals Die - this was part of the June 2023 Kit of the Month
A2 Bookplate Die - inside and sentiment
Rum Bottle Die - anchor

The Bears were already stamped and we coloured with the following Copics:

E000, E00, E11, E13, E15, E17, R20

Here is a photo close up of the bears after they were coloured:

and then fussy cut:

I followed Martha's instructions for the card and here is a photo of the inside, which is a little different to Martha's version:

Here is another photo of the finished card:

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #06-2026 Jun/Jul '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Summer Fun

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #7-2026 - Anything Goes - I won first prize in May!

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #84 - Anything Goes + Optional Shape Card

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#180 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #326 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #101 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

Thanks for looking!

Winter Houses for Merry Little Christmas Challenge #69 on the 1st of July 2026

2026-07-01T19:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

We are just back from the Pichi Richi Marathon last weekend, I ran the 5 km and finished first in my age group! Although I don't think that there were many 5 k runners! My husband ran the half marathon, his first in along time! He was happy with his run given that he is carrying a calf injury.
Anyway, for challenge #69 for July/August 2026 of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, I made a card based on one that has been shown during one of the Virtual Workshops by La-La Land Crafts!

So, here is my card for this month:

All of the products used on this card are actually already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

I have die cut a piece of the Christmas Eve Paper Pack using the two smallest of the Postage Rectangles Die, then I have die cut a piece of matte silver cardstock with the largest. I cut a piece of silver cardstock slightly larger than the largest postage rectangle.

The sentiment label was already die cut from Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die using white cardstock. The sentiment was stamped using Elderberry Memento ink.

To make the card, I adhered the large matte silver rectangle to the larger silver rectangle. I then adhered the larger rectangle of the Christmas Eve Paper Pack on to the matte silver cardstock. I popped up the smaller rectangles of Christmas Eve Paper Pack with foam tape and also popped up the sentiment with foam tape. The large silver rectangle was then adhered to a black card from my stash.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of August, 2026. Please check the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #68.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #06-2026 Jun/Jul '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Summer Fun

- Anything Goes - I won first prize in May!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #7-2026 - Anything Goes - I won first prize in May!

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #84 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#180 - Anything Goes

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #136 - Anything Goes Christmas

Creative Fingers Challenge #325 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #101 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Woodland Bunnies for Love to Craft Challenge #93 on the 1st of July 2026

2026-07-01T17:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All,

How crazy fast is this year going? It is already July! We are just back from the Pichi Richi Marathon - I ran the 5 k and came first in my age group! Although there were not a lot of us 5 k runners!

Anyway, for challenge #93 for July/August 2026 of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog, I made a card from the La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat 2026 and we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. This virtual retreat is the original event for the February 2026 Release, and the theme is Enchanted Woodlands.

Here is my card for this month:

Here are some photos of the inside and back of the card and another one with the card open:

For this card, everything was prepared for us and we just had to colour the image, fussy cut (or die cut it if you have the dies) and then organise the card! :) This is Martha's design and all the products used on these cards are either just released or already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

The Bunnies were already stamped and we coloured with the following Copics:

Copics - E40, E41, E43, E44, R14, R46, YR00, YR20, YR21, YR23, YR24, YR61, YG03, YG63, YG67

I used R14 and YG03 on the enamel dots and then white gel pen on the bunnies.

Here are a couple of photos of the bunnies during colouring and after being die cut:

There is inspiration from the rest of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog DT over on the Love to Craft Challenge Blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card or gift stash.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous "always anything goes" creations. Please ensure that you are a follower of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog!

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of August, 2026. Please check the Love to Craft Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #92.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #06-2026 Jun/Jul '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Summer Fun

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #7-2026 - Anything Goes - I won first prize in May!

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #84 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#180 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #325 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #101 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Country Girl by All Dressed Up Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #279 on the 7th of June 2026

2026-06-07T22:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

Well we have had a rainy start to Winter, but I was able to do some gardening yesterday and it is a beautiful sunny Sunday!

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #279, the 7th of June 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up Stamps:

All Dressed Up Stamps Shop
Challenge Blog
Facebook
Instagram

Prize is 2 images

I chose Country Girl, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
hair - E23, E25, E27, E29
outfit - B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, RV63, RV66, RV69
flowers - RV00, RV63, RV66, RV69, Y11, Y13, YR23, YR24, E87, YG03, YG23, YG25
butterfly - B00, B01, B02, YR24
grass - YG61, YG63, YG67, YG17
sun - Y000, YR000, white PrismaColour pencil
clouds - C1, B000
sky - B000, B01, B12, B14, B16

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes, including her new Technique Library Class - Daylight Sky.

Here is a close up of the colouring before I adhered it to the card:

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Frames Die from La-La Land Crafts. I coloured the scalloped frame with my B16 Copics pen and then adhered it with glue on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions. I then adhered the coloured image on to the card with glue.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 20th of June, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 7th of June, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #278.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #05-2026 May/Jun '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Anniversary or Birthday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #6-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #83 - Anything Goes + optional Stamp Background

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#179 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #324 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #100 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Penny for Your Thoughts (use a sentiment) for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #232 on the 5th of June 2026

2026-06-05T18:30:00.000+09:30

Hi All!

I have been in Perth for work this week and the weather has been crazy. Winter is definitely here!
Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Penny for Your Thoughts (use a sentiment)

I made a folio from the La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat 2026 and we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. This virtual retreat is the original event for the February 2026 Release and the theme is Enchanted Woodlands. So, here is my folio:

For this card, everything was prepared for us and we just had to colour the image, fussy cut (or die cut it if you have the dies) and then organise the card! :) This is Irina's design and all the products used on this project is either just released or already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

The Mouse was already stamped and we coloured with the following Copics and PrismaColour Pencils:

Copics - C1, C3, C5, R11, R81, R83, R85, BG72, BG75, E00, E11, E13, E21, YG23, YG25, YG93, YG95, YR21, YR23
PrismaColour Pencils - PC935 Black, PC936 Slate Grey, PC945 Sienna Brown, PC1052 Warm Grey, PC1081 Chestnut, PC1088 Muted Turquoise, PC1090 Kelp Green

Here is a photo close up of the mouse after he was coloured and die cut:

Once the mouse was attached to the folio, I added white gel pen and Glossy Accents to the eyes.

I followed Irina's instructions for the folio and here are photos of the inside and back of the folio:

Here is another photo of the finished folio:

Then a photo with the folio open:

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #05-2026 May/Jun '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Anniversary or Birthday

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #6-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #83 - Anything Goes + optional Stamp Background

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#179 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #324 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #100 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

Thanks for looking!

Tag! You're It (use a tag on your project) for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #231 on the 5th of May 2026

2026-05-05T18:30:00.017+09:30

Hi All!

We are recovering from the Adelaide Marathon Festival - it was a big day and lots of work before the race had even started.
Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Tag! You're It (use a tag on your project)

As I was so busy over the last few weeks, I found an image that had already been coloured and designed a tag using products from La-La Land Crafts. So, here is my tag:

I have used the following products that are already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop:

Winter Hippos Clear Stamp Set - this is on sale!
Christmas Eve Paper Pack
Stitched Tags Die
Scalloped Tags Die
House Base Die
Stitched Ribbon Die

The hippo was already stamped on to X-Press It Blending card using London Fog Memento Ink. I then coloured him (in Aug2023) with the following Copics:

hippo - E40, E41, E43, E44, R30, BV20, BV23, BV29
jacket - BG45, BG57, BG49
hat - BG72, BG75, BG78
lantern - BG72, BG75, YR21, YR23

I added clear Wink of Stella to the light of the lantern and White Blizzard nuvo glitter drops to the end of the hat. I have then fussy cut him. There is a photo of him before fussy cutting in this blog post.

I have diecut the second largest of the House Base Die twice in black cardstock. One of them I finger painted in gold paint and then I adhered the two together.

I diecut Scalloped Tags Die in Kraft cardstock and then diecut Stitched Tags Die in a piece of the Christmas Eve Paper Pack. I had a piece of the Stitched Ribbon Die in white cardstock leftover from another project and have stamped the sentiment from Winter Hippos Clear Stamp Set in Elderberry Memento ink.

To make the tag, I adhered the stitched tag to the scalloped tag and then attached a piece of Baker's twine from my stash to the tag. I then popped up the tag with foam tape on to the gold/black house base. I popped up the hippo as well as the sentiment strip with foam tape.

Here is another photo of the finished tag:

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #04-2026 Mar/Apr '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Furry Friends

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #5-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #83 - Anything Goes + optional Stamp Background

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#179 - Anything Goes

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #134 - Anything Goes Christmas with the Optional Twist... Lanterns in the Snow - my hippo has a lantern!

Creative Fingers Challenge #321 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

Thanks for looking!

Nom Nom - Bee Buzzy Gnome by Polkadoodles for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #277 on the 3rd of May 2026

2026-05-03T22:30:00.093+09:30

Hi All!

We have had a very strange April weather-wise - it started with some rain and then we have had some quite warm weather, but now I think that the cooler weather is coming.....

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #277, the 3rd of May 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Polkadoodles:

Prize is 3 digital images (no bundles)

I chose Nom Nom - Bee Buzzy Gnome, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

nose - E000, E00, E21
beard - C0, C1
turquoise - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
yellow - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17
flowers - RV10, RV63, RV66, RV69, E97, Y15, Y17, YR24, YG63, YG67
mug - B14, B16, B18
bee - C7, C9, Y15, Y17, B00
mushrooms - E71, E74, R27
logs - E31, E33, E35, E37
basket - E11, E13, E15
bottle - B000, B00, B01
apple/tomatoes - R35, R37, R39
lettuce - YG03
bread - E33, E35, E57
grass - YG63, YG67

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a close up of the colouring part way through (I forgot to take one before I adhered it to the card):

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Frames Die from La-La Land Crafts. I finger painted the scalloped frame with gold paint and then popped it up using foam tape on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions. I then adhered the coloured image on to the card with glue.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 16th of May, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 3rd of May, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #276.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #04-2026 Mar/Apr '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Furry Friends - is a gnome with a beard furry? :)

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #5-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #83 - Anything Goes + optional Stamp Background

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#179 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #321 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #99 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Quiet Christmas Magic with Pooh and Piglet for Merry Little Christmas Challenge #68 on the 1st of May 2026

2026-05-01T19:30:00.197+09:30

Hi All!

The start of May is a busy time for us here in Adelaide - we have the Adelaide Marathon on Sunday the 3rd and my son's 17th Birthday is on the 7th! Can't believe he is 17 years old already - where has my little boy gone?
Anyway, for challenge #68 for May/June 2026 of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, I made a card that is a combination of a couple of cards from workshops by La-La Land Crafts and also an image that I had already coloured from La-La Land Crafts!

So, here is my card for this month:

I based my design on a card from the Winnie the Pooh Holiday Cards Workshop (I can't see that on the website anymore), as well as a card from the Winnie the Pooh Virtual Card Class (on the website). All of the products used on this card are actually already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

More Friendly Clear Stamp Set - Pooh and Piglet
Christmas Magic Clear Stamp Set - sentiment
Christmas Eve Paper Pack
Postage Rectangles Die
Stitched Tags Die
Scalloped Tags Die
Winter Circle Die
North Star Die
Crescent Moon Die
Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die

Pooh and Piglet were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the Copics (I have forgotten which!) The image was fussy cut.

Here is a photo of the image in the midst of fussy cutting:

I have die cut a piece of the Christmas Eve Paper Pack using the largest of the Postage Rectangles Die, then I have die cut it with the third largest Stitched Tags Die.

I die cut the third largest Scalloped Tags Die in gold cardstock and adhered that to the Stitched Tag piece.

I die cut the moon from Crescent Moon Die and stars from North Star Die in gold cardstock, then the cloud from Crescent Moon Die and trees from Winter Circle Die in white cardstock. The sentiment label was already die cut from Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die using white cardstock. The sentiment was stamped using Elderberry Memento ink.

Here is a photo of everything laid out before it was adhered to the card:

To make the card, I adhered the outside piece of the Postage Rectangles on to a white card from Envelope Solutions. I popped up the tag with foam tape and adhered it to the centre, then adhered the trees, moon, cloud and stars to the tag. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet are popped up with foam tape, as is the sentiment label. I finished the card using sequins from the La-La Land Crafts Winnie the Pooh workshop.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of June, 2026. Please check the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #67.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #04-2026 Mar/Apr '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Furry Friends - Pooh is furry!!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #5-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #83 - Anything Goes + optional Stamp Background

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#179 - Anything Goes

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #134 - Anything Goes Christmas with the Optional Twist... Lanterns in the Snow

Creative Fingers Challenge #321 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Fox & Mushrooms Card for Love to Craft Challenge #92 for the 1st of May 2026

2026-05-01T17:30:00.089+09:30

Hi All,

Who can believe that it is already May?! How crazy fast is this year going?

Anyway, for challenge #92 for May/June 2026 of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog, I made a card from the La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat 2026 and we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. This virtual retreat is the original event for the February 2026 Release, and the theme is Enchanted Woodlands.

Here is my card for this month:

Here is a photo of the individual parts of the card: at the back is a gate fold card that is held together by an embellished belly band (in the middle):

Stay Foxy Clear Stamp Set
Mushrooms Paper Pack
Stay Foxy Outlines - I remembered to use them this time!
House Base Die
Little Grasses Die
Grass Island Die - this was part of the December 2021 KOTM
Mushrooms Die - this was also part of the December 2021 KOTM
Mushroom House Die
Colour-Me Enamel Dots

The Fox was already stamped and we coloured with the following Copics:

Copics - N0, N2, N4, N6, E00, E09, E11, E97, R14, R46, YR61, YR65, BG10, BG11, BG13, BG18, YG03, YG63, YG67, Y15, Y17

I followed Martha's instructions for the card and here is another photo of the front part on the belly band in front of the card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of June, 2026. Please check the Love to Craft Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #91.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #04-2026 Mar/Apr '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Furry Friends - the Fox is furry!!

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #5-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #83 - Anything Goes + optional Stamp Background

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#179 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #321 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #99 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

The Incantation by The Paper Shelter for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #275 on the 5th of April 2026

2026-04-05T22:30:00.054+09:30

Hi All!

I can't believe that we are already in April, that it is Easter Weekend and Daylight Savings has finished! It means that we are now in Autumn and Winter is coming.....

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #275, the 5th of April 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is The Paper Shelter:

Shop

Blog

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

Prize is 3 images

We were given The Incantation, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
hair - B12, B14, B16, B18
pink - R81, R83, R85
dress - BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18
wings - BG70, BG72, BG75

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a close up of the colouring:

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Squares Die from La-La Land Crafts, I outlined the scallops with BG75 and then popped the coloured image on to a square Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 18th of April, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 5th of April, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #274.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #03-2026 Mar/Apr '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Fun/Fancy Folds

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #4-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #82 - Anything Goes + optional Die Cuts

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#178 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #319 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #98 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Beautiful Butterflies for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #230 on the 5th of April 2026

2026-04-05T18:30:00.106+09:30

Hi All!

It has been an extremely busy start to the year! Thankfully it is Easter Holidays and we can relax a bit before I am heading to Singapore for some training next weekend!
Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Beautiful Butterflies

I thought of the beautiful Bloom Album that Martha Tucker designed using products from La-La Land Crafts, so I have used some of the ideas - I really need to actually make that album!!

So, here is my card:

I have used the following products that are already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop:

I have diecut the butterfly from both gold cardstock and a blue cardstock, then the vase and "bloom" from the same blue cardstock. I diecut the lily from gold cardstock, then the largest of the notebook pages from gold cardstock and white cardstock.

I started putting it all together on my new Make Art Stay-tion that I won at the last La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat 2026!

Then I also laid the pieces out on a white slimline card from Envelope Solutions:

I was originally also going to use the Left Butterfly that you can see, but decided that one butterfly was enough!

So, to make the card, I glued "bloom" to the bottom of the card, then the gold Notebook page and the white one on top. Then I glued the vase, tucked the lily flower in the opening of the vase, glued the stem, leaves and bud of the lily. I just adhered the centre of the butterfly wings in blue to the gold and glued the gold body to the blue body, then glued the butterfly to the card.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #03-2026 Mar/Apr '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Fun/Fancy Folds

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #4-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #82 - Anything Goes + optional Die Cuts

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#178 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #319 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #98 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

Thanks for looking!

Purple and Green for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #229 on the 5th of March, 2026

2026-03-05T20:30:00.078+10:30

Hi All!

It has been an extremely busy start to the year! I have already made two trips interstate for work and I think I am going over again in March and then to Singapore in April!
Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Purple and Green

I thought of purple tulips, but then remembered that I just made a beautiful card during the latest La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat 2026 last weekend and we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts - it is pretty close to purple and green!! This virtual retreat is the original event for the February 2026 Release and the theme is Enchanted Woodlands.

So, here is my card:

Here is a photo of the inside of the card:

For this card, everything was prepared for us and we just had to colour the image, fussy cut her and then organise the card! :) This is Irina's design and all the products used on these cards are either just released or already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

Forest Sprite Marci Rubber Stamp - although we have received a clear stamp version!
Enchanted Paper Pack
House Base Die
Ivy Arbour Die
Fuchsia Flowers Die
Twinkle Stars Die
Picket Fence Die - we also received this as part of the Virtual Retreat
Grass Borders Die - this was part of the July 2025 Release
Sun and Clouds Die
Colour-Me Enamel Dots

Marci was already stamped and we coloured with the following Copics and Prismacolour pencils:

Copics - C5, C7, E000, E00, E11, E13, E21, R20, R81, R83, R85, BG11, BG13, BG72, BG75, YG23, YG25
Prismacolour pencils - PC935 Black, PC936 Slate Grey, PC941 Light Umber, PC1081 Chestnut, PC1088 Muted Turquoise, PC1090 Kelp Green

I followed Irina's instructions for the card.

Here is another photo of the card:

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #02-2026 Feb/Mar '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Blooms or Butterflies

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #3-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #82 - Anything Goes + optional Die Cuts

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#178 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #97 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #317 - Anything Goes

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

Thanks for looking!

Giraffe & Bird by Rachelle Anne Miller (RAM) Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #273 on the 1st of March 2026

2026-03-02T00:30:00.004+10:30

Hi All!

Wow, what crazy weather we have been having! It has been quite hot, then it is rainy and thunderstorms, but still hot. So it is yucky and muggy! With the thunderstorms it is a little hard to be on my computer, so I'll be quick!

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #273, the 1st of March 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Rachelle Anne Miller (RAM) Stamps:

RAM Store

RAM Blog

Prize is $10 AUD Gift Certificate

I chose Giraffe & Bird, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

giraffe - E70, E71, E74, E77, E79, 0, R20, C3, C5, C7, C9
bird - BG11, BG13, BG18, Y15, YR23
grass and squiggles - YG03, YG17, YG23, YG25, YG61, YG63, YG67
flowers & heart - R81, R83, R85, YR23
sky - B0000, B000, B00, B01

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a close up of the colouring:

I die cut the image with the largest of the Scalloped Frames Die from La-La Land Crafts and then popped the coloured image on to a Kraft card from Envelope Solutions.

I finger-painted the frame with gold acrylic paint and then adhered it on to the card.

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 14th of March, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of March, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #272.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #02-2026 Feb/Mar '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Blooms or Butterflies

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #3-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #82 - Anything Goes + optional Die Cuts

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#178 - Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenge #108 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter Theme

Creative Fingers Challenge #317 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Snowman Christmas Tags for Merry Little Christmas Challenge #67 on the 1st of March 2026

2026-03-01T21:30:00.075+10:30

Hi All!

I still can't believe that it is the beginning of March 2026, how has January and February disappeared so quickly?!
Anyway, for challenge #67 for March/April 2026 of the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog, I made a couple of tags using some die cuts and images that I had already coloured from La-La Land Crafts!

Here are my tags for this month:

Then each tag individually:

All of the products used on these tags are actually already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

Let It Snow Clear Stamp Set - snowmen and sentiment
Jolly Penguins Clear Stamp Set - other sentiment
Winter Forest Paper Pack
Tall Christmas Trees Die
Scalloped Tags Die
Stitched Ribbon Die
Colour-Me Enamel Dots

The snowmen were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the Copics (I have forgotten which!) The images were fussy cut and attached to the tags with foam tape.

I have used the glittery enamel dots.

The sentiments were stamped using Nautical Blue Memento ink, then distressed on the edges with my scissors. I have finished the tags with twine from my stash.

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of April, 2026. Please check the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #66.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #02-2026 Feb/Mar '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Blooms or Butterflies

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #3-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #82 - Anything Goes + optional Die Cuts

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#178 - Anything Goes

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge #132 - Anything Goes with the Optional Twist...Peppermint Twist

Creative Fingers Challenge #317 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Mushroom Magic for Love to Craft Challenge #91 on the 1st of March 2026

2026-03-01T19:30:00.120+10:30

Hi All,

What a crazy start to the year - can you believe that we are already two months in?!

Anyway, for challenge #91 for March/April 2026 of the Love to Craft Challenge Blog, I made two cards from the La-La Land Crafts Colour & Create Virtual Retreat 2026 last weekend and we used stamps, dies and paper from La-La Land Crafts. This virtual retreat is the original event for the February 2026 Release, and the theme is Enchanted Woodlands.

Here are my cards for this month:

Here is the inside of my cards:

Here are photos of the individual cards:

For these cards, everything was prepared for us and we just had to colour the images, fussy cut them and then organise the card! :) This is Irina's design and all the products used on these cards are either just released or already in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

Woodland Bunnies Clear Stamp Set
Woodlands Paper Pack
Woodland Bunnies Outlines - I have these, but I totally forgot, so my Wizard Bunny is fussy cut!
Tall Mushrooms Die
Little Grasses Die
Twinkle Stars Die
Double Stitched Ovals Die
Mushrooms Die - this was part of the December 2021 KOTM
Sun and Clouds Die
Colour-Me Enamel Dots

The Wizard Bunny was already stamped and we coloured with the following Copics and Prismacolour pencils:

Copics - C01, C03, C05, C07, C09, YR23, YR24, R11, R20, BG72, B21, B41, B45, E71, E74, E77, E79
Prismacolour pencils - PC916 Canary Yellow, PC935 Black, PC936 Slate Grey, PC943 Burnt Ochre

I followed Irina's instructions for the two cards.

Have fun! This challenge will end on the 15th of April, 2026. Please check the Love to Craft Challenge Blog to find out the winners of Challenge #90.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #02-2026 Feb/Mar '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Blooms or Butterflies

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #3-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #82 - Anything Goes + optional Die Cuts

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#178 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #97 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #317 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Sea Shells by All Dressed Up Stamps for Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #271 on the 1st of February, 2026

2026-02-02T00:30:00.071+10:30

Hi All!

I am just back from Lorne, Victoria for work and ready to start my weekend.

Anyway, welcome to my post about my card for challenge #271, the 1st of February 2026 challenge for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up Stamps:

All Dressed Up Stamps Shop
Challenge Blog
Facebook
Instagram

Prize is 2 images

I chose Sea Shells, which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending card and coloured with the following Copics markers:

skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20
hair - E33, E35, E37, E97
pink hat - R83, R85, R89, tip of R89 on to R85
yellow clothing - Y15, Y17, Y19
dress - B93, B95, B97, B99
shells/starfish - blue: BG02, BG05, BG07; green: G12, G14; yellow: Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17, Y19; orange: YR12, YR14, YR16
sand - E50, E53, E55
sky - B000, B00, B01, BG10
outline - B26

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a close up of the colouring:

I die cut the image with the largest of the Double Stitched Squares Die from La-La Land Crafts and then adhered the coloured image to a square card from Envelope Solutions.

Here is another photo of the finished card:

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 14th of February, 2026. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 1st of February, 2026 to find out the winners of Challenge #270.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #01-2026 Jan/Feb '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Use Circles

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #2-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #81 - Anything Goes + Optional "Use Ribbon"

The Creative Crafters Challenge #96 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge #315 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

Something New for Let's Craft and Create Challenge #179 on the 5th of January, 2026

2026-01-05T20:30:00.100+10:30

Hi All!

I have had quite a relaxed end of the year and start of the new year as I have been so busy with work, I totally needed a break! Although I have gone back to work today...
Anyway, for this month's challenge at Let's Craft and Create Challenge Blog, we have the optional theme of

Something New (for example: new year, new home, new baby etc.)

I straight away thought of making a card with a house and thought of some penguins and an igloo!

So, here is my card:

I stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on to X-Press It Blending card and die cut the penguins from Chill Winter Season, which was a Stamptember Exclusive from Simon Says Stamp and La-La Land Crafts. The penguins were then coloured with the following Copics pens:

black - C5, C7, C9
white - C00, C0, C1, 0
cheeks - R20
turquoise - BG11, BG13, BG18
blue - B93, B95, B97, B99
orange - YR12, YR15, YR18, E13

I also added white gel pen and Wink of Stella, although it is hard to see the glittery effect!

All of the products used on this card are actually already released in the La-La Land Crafts Shop, so the products are:

Winter Forest Paper Pack
No Place Like Home Set - sentiment from February 2017 KOTM
Scalloped Rectangles Die
Igloo Die - from October 2015 KOTM

I adhered the paper on to a white square card from Envelope Solutions. I die cut the igloo from matte silver card stock and ensured that all the bricks stayed with in the igloo by using double sided tape on the back!

The sentiment is stamped in Nautical Blue Memento ink on to cream card stock and then die cut from the smallest rectangle. I have adhered the penguins and sentiment using foam tape.

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes and bonus classes.

Here is a photo of the penguins after they were coloured:

Here is another photo of the card:

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge #12-2025 Dec/Jan '26 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Make It Merry

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - #1-2026 - Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #81 - Anything Goes + Optional "Use Ribbon"

Love to Scrap Challenge LTSCB#177 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters Challenge #95 - Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenge #106 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter or Two!

Let's Craft and Create Challenges are monthly and go live on the 5th of every month and you have until the end of the month to add your creations which can be anything goes plus an optional theme.

Thanks for looking!