Need An Umbrella?

  Worldwide Crafters and Colorists.

You MUST be a DT on any Design Team in the World to be eligible to enter this Challenge ~ New exception rule, this challenge is now open to any of Julia Spiri Facebook Members, and you are not required to be on a DT.

The challenge runs from April 15th through April 12th, 

2:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

I do have some sad news - an announcement that Worldwide Crafters and Colorists will not be hosting another challenge.  This challenge will be the last month.  

Please visit Julia Spiri's shop for one of a kind marvelous images.  Julia is NOT closing her shop.  She will continue to have beautiful images for you to color.

Check out the Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge Blog here!

Another beauty by Julia Spiri!  

When I choose an image, they are often in unlined, sepia and lined versions.  As much as I want to color all three versions, I only have a limited time, just like everyone else.  This time, I was able to color all three versions.  
All three cards together so quickly.

This beautiful image is from Julia Spiri Enchanting Rainfall.

This image was printed in sepia and colored with Copics

This image was the unlined version colored in Copics

This was the lined version and colored in Copics

I'm entering the following challenges:

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #81

We Love Stamping Spring with alternative of "Anything Goes"

Make a Christmas Card at least Once a Month

ANNOUNCEMENT!
I am now a member of The Creative  Crafters and this is my first post for this "Anything Goes" challenge starting on the
15th of every month.  

Happy 15th, by the way, Taxes are due.  Ugh

Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge!

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Postage College
Poppy Stamps deer - an older die
Rubbernecker stamp & die Santa Needs A Hug (no longer in Rubbernecker)
Elizabeth Craft Designs - sentiment from Joyful Wishes 
Distress Oxide Ink - Fossilized Amber
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes"

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes" 
We Love Stamping Spring with alternative of "Anything Goes"

Gem of a Challenge - "Anything Goes"       
Polkadoodle's Craft Challenge "Anything Goes" 
Christmas Kickstart Challenge  Santa & his sidekicks #85

Fab an Funky - Christmas #593  Add a Sentiment

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) #55

Peace on Earth Xmas "Always Christmas & Anything Goes" #61

The 12 months of Christmas challenge - "Anything goes w/no/opt twist

Day of the Month Use Something Twice

Craft Roulette Strikes Yet Again

Why did I say Craft Roulette strikes yet again?  Do you see the challenges with this set of categories the wheel spit out?  Tri-Fold cards are definitely out of my comfort zone, but I can make them with a twist of my arm.  Sleigh Ride Colors means lots of white for me and the views would be lights in the windows, black shadows during the night or sun during the day and all manner of jackets and scarves.  Now come the kickers - a joke and something out of proportion.  Out of proportion sentiments fit in while something funny are the ostriches
(they must be out pulling the sleigh).  

Project: Tri-Fold Card
Colors: Sleigh Ride
Element: Joke(s) or Funny
Random: Out of Proportion

Front of Card

Card is open to find more Ostriches (the one on the left stuck his tongue out of the side of his mouth covering up his ear and (I'm going to stick with that).

Card opened up. 
The verse is about friends and is an old woodblock stamp.

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Postage College Die
Altenew Layered Plaid Cover Die A and Die B
Whimsy Stamps OMG! Word Die Set
Whimsy Stamps Oops Word and Shadow Die Set
Whimsy Stamps & Dies set Hey Ostrich
Poppy Stamps Evangeline Pinpoint Frame
Copic markers
The Paper Studio Enamel stickers
12X12 Paper unknown brand
Vagabond die cut machine

I'd like to enter the following challenges: Gem of a Challenge - "Anything Goes"       
FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE BLOG  Anything Goes Spring
Polkadoodle's Craft Challenge "Anything Goes" 
Digi Choosday - "Anything Goes" 

March Card Chain Challenge Reveal

Card Chain Challenge

I hopped on making this card right away because I had the perfect die to use for "Postal" 
I've been trying out my new Postage Collage die lately, so I almost didn't read past "postal", but I think I've combined Friendship with postal and maybe went a little "postal" 

I kept this on my desk for several days because I just really loved the
Spring colors so much.  

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die
Scrappy Tails Store Front Sentiment (part of Complete Flower Shop bundle)
Scrappy Tails Flower Shop stamps & dies (also part of Complete Flower Shop bundle)

Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” #70 (not doing opt twist)
The Creative Crafters "Anything Goes" 74

Classic Design - ATG with option of 4 legged friends - no friends LOL

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #80

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #79

Beautiful Blossoms Anything Florals Goes  - not doing option

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes"

April Flowers Come With Fantasy

   The April Challenge
for Morgan's Artworld is 

"Anything Goes" April 1st to April 27th

You can use any image or project you have posted in April. For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website linked below

Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

Everyone has their own interpretation of an image and this is mine.  

Supplies:

Morgan's Artworld Fantasy Fae 57
QuicKutz Nesting Circles

Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Creatalicious - Anything Goes *  #275 (not following option)
Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” #70 (not doing opt twist)
The Creative Crafters "Anything Goes" 74

Classic Design - ATG  (not doing opt twist)

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #80

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #79

We Love Stamping - Feminine

Beautiful Blossoms Anything Florals Goes  - not doing option
Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes"

April Make A Spring Card

 Die Cut Divas' April Sponsor is RAM Stamps and I am working with a cute image as Inspiration, so please drop on over to enter the challenge here.

The Challenge is to "Make A Spring Card".  If we can't tell it's a Spring card, please write something telling us why you consider your entry a Spring Card.

I printed out three images from Ram Stamps so I could decide what size I wanted to work with.  I colored this small image so quickly that I started coloring the large image - I couldn't help myself.  I put the colored image in one of the die-cut blocks and tucked some cardstock under it to cut out the entire die. I decided to use one of the stencils that comes with this die bundle/  I used Copic markers to color through the stencil rather than distress inks so I could come closer to the colors I used in the image.  I really like the way it came out.

Second Card: larger and a different color choice. What a difference.
I must say, I like them both for the feelings they generate.  The first one is more calming and soothing, while the second is WAKE UP time!

Supplies:
RAM stamps Friendship Mouse

Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

Card #1"Waffle Flower Postage Collage Bundle

Card #2  Elizabeth Craft Designs Postage Stamp Squares
Card #2  My Favorite Stamps "Itty Bitty Summer" Sentiment

I'm entering the following challenges:

Creatalicious - Anything Goes *  #275 (not following option)
Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” #70 (not doing opt twist)
The Creative Crafters "Anything Goes" 74

Classic Design - ATG with option of 4 legged friends - only two legged

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #80

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” #79

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

End of Happy March Month

 I'm so pleased to have worked  with Lawn Fawn products this month.    Die Cut Divas have Lawn Fawn as a sponsor for the month of March.  Be sure to check before 9:00 p.m. Pacific time today to enter.

The theme for this month is "Anything Goes", so enter the challenge here.

This was a cute new set of stamps for me and they are so perfect for this magic picture!  These wolves are cuties and the sentiment fits perfectly on the card.

BEFORE YOU PULL THE TAB!

AFTER YOU PULL THE TAB!

Lawn Fawn Magic Picture Changer

Lawn Fawn Magic Picture Changer add-on
Lawn Fawn Wolf Before 'n afters stamps and dies
Lawn Fawn Home for the holidays (little heart stamps)

Copic markers

vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

DL. ART "Anything Goes

Classic Design - ATG with option of 4 legged friends - cute little wolves

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)
Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  #80

This Was a Toughie From Craft Roulette

 On Friday, March 29, the Wheel spun again and delivered the fatal blow. 
Project: Joy Fold Card
Colors: Buggy Ride
Element: Stick(s) and Stone(s)
Random: Trim(s) or Trimming(s)

Ahhh, yeah, right... All I could think of was that saying: "Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me".

Today, I finally decided to just go with the flow. I did make a Joy Fold Card.  On the front of the card are sticks & stones and trim.  Stones are the stone tiles (green crosses on white) while the two sticks sticking out on the left side are the sticks.  The branch is ticked behind the Ribbon Trim on the vertical.  A buggy ride would pass under the sky and pass by a car.

Inside of Card below:
I felt a buggy ride would pass lots of leaves on the ground and even a zoo.  There is even trim on the inside left side of the card.

I chose Stone as the stone tile on the floor and put the little twigs tucked into my Trim as the sticks.  A Buggy Ride might pass a zoo and other cars.  It's not that a Joy Fold card is that difficult, but I find it unwieldly and not what I usually like to create.

Supplies:
Rubbernecker stamps Splatter Leaves
Rubbernecker stamps Bunch of Bears

Rubbernecker stamp & die set Two Tone - car
Waffle Flower Hello Friend Sentiments stamp & die set

papers from left overs in stash
Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following Challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) #60

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge "Anything Goes" #568

The Paper Funday - "Anything Goes" w/opt twists-  use dies -cars & bears

A Little Bit of Green

I'm entering the Christmas Kickstart Challenge - Get Your Grinch On - so I'm using green in my project.  I am thinking ahead to Holiday gifts and making something different for me.  I had a treat bag from some Christmas paper that I may still have had in my stash if not for making this treat bag.

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Treat Bag Die
Waffle Flower Hello Friend Combo stamp & die set  (Baby, It's Cold Outside)
Vagabond die cut machine

Heavy duty twine in stash

 

Another Card Using Craft Roulette Wheel Choices

Yes, I played yet again with what the Wheel threw at us.  The Wheel could have been cruel, but it was kind this week. 

39th submission Project: A2 card and that's what this card is Colors: Ice Cream Store - I could eat the umbrella, especially pistachio ice cream Element: Tasty or Tastes - Pastries & Tea for me Random: Add a Banner - and I did - maybe short but it's there. LOL

Supplies: Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die
Scrappy Tails Coffee Shop stamp & die set Waffle Flower Shader brushes 1+- Double ended (I love these) Distress Oxide ink Fossilized Amber Copic markers Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Creative Moments - "Anything Goes" #256                                     
Gem of a Challenge - "Anything Goes" Wk 6                         
Creatalicious  "Anything Goes" 275 Cardz for Galz   Spring flowers with dies or punches

Rubbernecker Is Now Brass And Bliss

 Rubbernecker is now "Brass and Bliss"  I received the die "Find Your Bliss" and created a card using the die and an older Rubbernecker stamp and die set.  You can find some of the old and dear stamps and dies on the Brass and Bliss Craft Co. website here.

Supplies:
Brass and Bliss Tree Panel #3 Die
Brass and Bliss In Case You Get Cold stamps and matching dies
Copic markers used on all the papers
Nuvo Crystal Drops - Gloss - Dandelion Yellow for the letter "i" in sentiment.
Vagabond die cut machine
#BrassandBlissCraftCo

Another Craft Roulette Challenge For Me

On March 15th, the Wheel struck again and landed on:
Project:  Card with a heart
Colors: Vintage
Element: Plant
Random: Lace on the Base

Supplies:
Kat Scrappiness Never Ending Square Dies
My Favorite Things Quilt Square Cover-up (die)
Waffle Flower Books & Coffee (stamps & dies)
Waffle Flower Hello Friend Sentiments (stamps & dies)
Copic markers
Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Distress Oxide Ink - Frayed Burlap
Lace from a small spool
Altenew Enamel Dots - Warm Gray (includes stars & hearts)
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  
Love To Scrap Challenge (always Anything Goes) Polkadoodle's Craft Challenge "Anything Goes" (weekly-starts on a Friday) 
Digi Choosday - "Anything Goes" Wk 10
Simon Says Monday  A Bit of Green

Last week's Craft Roulette Play

I finally had time to play with the challenge that the Wheel set for us at
Kraft Roulette. 

The turn of the wheel came to rest on
Project: Include an envelope
Colors: Party
Element: Crown
Random: 3 strips of paper

I just got this in at almost the last minute because I was working on some other projects.  I have a photo list of all my stamps, dies and stencils saved under the manufacturer/seller names.  Every time I order something, I put it and a photo on my list and I love being able to SEE what's in the stamp/die set, not just what the name of it is.  So very helpful.

I'd forgotten I had this envelope full of flowers that I had colored, but never used and it was obviously perfect for the challenge.  I hit project, colors and crown (the top or highest part of something) just with this one set.  Then I looked up and the Altenew die stared me in the face challenging me to use it, again, never used before, wait, never even die-cut before.  The die has so many strips that I couldn't help but use the die.  I think the peach color makes it feel soft and warm.

Supplies:
Altenew Letter Flowers Bundle (stamps & dies)
My Favorite Things Quilt Square Cover-up Die
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I am entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

Ally's Angels  "Anything Goes"  

Love To Scrap Challenge (always Anything Goes)

Polkadoodle's Craft Challenge "Anything Goes" (weekly-starts on a Friday)

Digi Choosday - "Anything Goes" Wk 10

Simon Says Monday  A Bit of Green
We Love Stamping - Feminine inspiration (soft & warm colors & flowers)

Is It Still Winter?

  Worldwide Crafters and Colorists.

You MUST be a DT on any Design Team in the World to be eligible to enter this Challenge ~ New exception rule, this challenge is now open to any of Julia Spiri Facebook Members, and you are not required to be on a DT.

The challenge runs from January 15th through February 12th, 

2:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time

Visit Julia Spiri's shop for one of a kind marvelous images.

Check out the Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge Blog here!

Such a beautiful image.  I mostly used warm grays on the clothing while coloring the scene in soft but light and fun colors.  

I hope you join in the challenge for this month.  I can't wait to see what you do!

I'm entering the following Challenges:

DL. ART "Anything Goes 

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes #3

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" #121 NBUS #60

Birthday Card for February

Craft Roulette 

February 16, 2024 Parameters
Project: 5"X7" card 
Colors: Formal & Informal: 
(Black on wheels & Gem = formal. Girl on bike = informal.)
Element: Warm colors in background
Random: Crisscross - hashmarks on baskets on bike
I cut two sets of the Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die, then cut off the end of one and added it to this 5 X 7 inch card to extend the background. The aquamarine gem in the girls hair was in a bag of gems, no idea what brand they are.
I used the Waffle Flower shader brushes (double ended) and found I really like these for getting into small spaces.  They feel so soft and I love them.
I couldn't post this until I was sure my friend had received it.

35th submission

Supplies:
Scrappy Tails Flower Shop
Sunny Studio - the hearts
Waffle Flower Shader Brush 1 plus - double ended
Birds - not sure what company
Happy Birthday from Linda, DT

Distress inks Antique Linen & I think Scattered Straw
Copic markers
Waffle Flower Hello Friend Sentiments stamps & matching dies
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die 
Vagabond die cut machine

My February Card for Card Chain Challenge

 

I thought of balloons and flowers (no balloons or flowers were hurt in this post). I knew the exact die I wanted to use (I absolutely love this die and it's not been for sale for a long time - it's a keeper).  I looked for some paper and found this in my stash.  I've never been able to use this pattern before and I have no idea what company brand this is - no brand name on the back.  

Supplies:
Elizabeth Craft Design Big Balloon
Waffle Flower Hello Friends Sentiments
NO COLORING on this card (I know, unbelievable)
Unknown Paper in my stash

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Ally's Angels #79

Digi Choosday "Anything Goes"

Polkadoodles "Anything Goes"
The Creative Crafters "Anything Goes" #73

Scrapping for Fun "Easter or Spring" - it's certainly a spring card.

Morgan's Artworld And I'm Into Green

 The March Challenge for Morgan's Artworld is 

"Anything Goes" March 1st to March 27th

You can use any image or project you have posted in March. For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at

Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

This digital stamp is certainly up for interpretation on coloring.  I've colored her legs which are sticking out on the bottom right as skin, but today, I thought they would also be appropriate to use as leaves.

Supplies:
Morgan's Artworld Shades of Green 37

Elizabeth Craft Designs Stitched Rectangles

Waffle Flower Hello Friend Sentiments
Copic markers
Distress Ink Antique Linen

Scrap papers

Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Ally's Angels #79

The Paper Funday - "Anything Goes" #62 w/opt twists (no patterned paper)

Digi Choosday "Anything Goes"

Polkadoodles "Anything Goes"
The Creative Crafters "Anything Goes" #73

Scrapping for Fun "Anything Goes"