It's an Art Impressions Month

  Art Impressions is Die Cut Diva's
 Sponsor for September

The challenge prize: $25 from our wonderful sponsor.

THEME: Recycle, re-use & repurpose.

I upcycled a legal envelope, (side of truck bed, a colorful dark blue mailer (dark blue truck) and I then put bubble wrap in the truck windows. 

This is a mini-slimline card.  I used a premade slimline background and just cut it to size.  Here's another one I don't want to give away
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Supplies:
Art Impressions Floral Truck Set
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

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Craft Roulette Card August 14th 2026

 I looked on the floor and had dropped a cross word card I had bought 10 years ago and just hadn't used the last one from the box.  Here's what happened to it.

Craft Roulette's challenge was:

Project: Square - lots of squares on the Cross Word puzzle & the card itself
Colors: Excited - colors of bees, flowers and honey pots
Element: Country bees and flowers all over the country
Random: Frame(s) black frame around the puzzle 

Supplies:
Pink and Main Hey Honey stamps & dies
Elizabeth Craft Designs Postage Stamp Squares
Kat Scrappiness Never Ending Square Dies
Copic markers 
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following Challenges:
Creative Fingers - "Always Anything Goes"
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)

The Creative Crafters Challenge in July

 The Creative  Crafters starts a monthly challenge every 15th of the month and I've made a stencil to make a beautiful flower as inspiration for this month. 

This challenge is always "Anything Goes".  
Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge! 

I made birthday cupcakes instead of a cake for my friend's birthday.
Instead of using the stencils that come with the dies, I used Copic markers to color everything and had fun using lots of Nuvo drops to make everything look yummy.

Be sure to join us at The Creative Crafters for our "Anything Goes" challenges.

Supplies:
Waffle Flower Boxed Cupcake die & stencil (I only used the dies on this card)
Copic markers (coloring medium)
Nuvo Drops - about 6 different colors
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes”

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w opt twist (monthly on the 1st)8

A Cut Above  always a die,  (1 of 3)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes (monthly 1st thru 27th) UNLimited

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (monthly - begins LAST day of a month) Moving Along With The Times -Use a coloring medium (5 times)

It's The Last of the Month

Welcome to my blog.  I have a card made for the Die Cut Divas challenge where the challenge is "Anything Goes"..  

There is no official sponsor for Die Cut Divas, but there is still a challenge prize.  One of our Divas won a $25 gift card to Whimsy Stamps and wishes to pass it on.

Remember to use die cuts and/or dry embossing in your creation process.

Be sure to enter your project to Die Cut Divas by 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight. 

This was a quick card because I already had everything cut and colored.  I used the sentiments from the same stamp set so didn't have to go looking for something to use.  I think the sentiments match the activities of the Christmas gnomes too.  How could I be so lucky?

Supplies:

Whimsy Slimline Film Strip Die
Whimsy Gnome for the Holidays stamps and dies
Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

Something Special for Poppy Stamps in May

  May Sponsor: Poppy Stamps for Die Cut Divas

It's all about Celebrations this month and I've made another birthday card.

Be sure to enter your project to Die Cut Divas by 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight. 

I haven't used this basket as much as I should have.  I have more flowers to put in it and even though I chose the colors, I was not prepared for how warm and soft they would turn out to be.  If you like this, in RL, it's so amazing.

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Supplies:
Poppy Stamps Woven Basket Pop Up Easel Set
Poppy Stamps Petite Blooms Flower Set (not available on site)
Poppy Stamps Lucky Layered Flower  (not available on site)
Nuvo Crystal Drops - Violet Galaxy
Nuvo Crystal Drops - Gloss - Red Berry and Simply White
Light touches of Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

May at The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog

 The Creative  Crafters starts a monthly challenge every 15th of the month and I've made a stencil to make a beautiful flower as inspiration for this month. 

This challenge is always "Anything Goes".  
Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge! 

I was inspired by the April 3rd Craft Roulette parameters and decided to make this card with the Brass and Bliss Impossible Card die.  I do like the card stock I found in my stash to make this card.  You know how you feel when something turns out better than you anticipated?  YEAH!

Supplies:
Brass and Bliss Impossible Card die
Brass and Bliss Snowmen with Presents
Birch Press sentiment & die - not on site anymore

Copic markers

Vagabond die cut machine

A Card from Morgan's Artworld

 Hello Everyone, This post will be the last post for Morgan's Artworld challenge.  Her shop is closed. 
 Our dear Morgan passed away on March 20 and she is dearly missed by all who knew her.   

Her DTs are honoring Morgan with out artwork using her images.

The challenge is  "Anything Goes" May 1st to May27.

You can use any image or project you have posted in May to enter Morgan's ArtWorld challenge.  There will be no prizes awarded as the site has been shut down.

I've worked with the digital image "Winter 7".  

Supplies:
Morgan's Artworld Winter 7 digital
Poppy Stamps Harvest Oval Frame craft die
Copics

Vagabond die cut machine

The End of the April Challenge at Die Cut Divas

 April Sponsor for Die Cut Divas is Altenew

Altenew will present a $30 gift card to the winner of this months challenge at Die Cut Divas.

Be sure to enter your project by 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight. 

The Challenge is to make an Anniversary or Birthday Card. 

Remember to use a die-cut or dry embossed item in your submission. 

I don't think I've ever used this Altenew stamp and die set.  I picked it up when Altenew had one of their great sales and couldn't resist it.  I know I'm not a flower girl, but I did love this set.  I haven't used the Arches for something like this either, but I love it.

Supplies:
Altenew Paint-A-Flower Magnolia Rustica Rubra stamp & die set (no longer on site)
Arch die - unknown brand bought about 20 years ago - lost brand
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

April Shows a Morgan Fitzsimons Image

Hello Everyone, Its with a heavy heart that I let you know that our dear Morgan passed away on March 20.  She is dearly missed by all who knew her.   

We are honoring Morgan with out artwork using her images.
 
 "Anything Goes" April 1st to April 27.

You can use any image or project you have posted in February to enter Morgan's ArtWorld challenge. 

For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at:
Creative Art Design Studio 

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

This image was so much fun to color.  You could use so many different color combos to bring this image alive.         

Supplies:
Morgan's Artworld Shades of Green 36
Copic markers
Crystal Drops Gloss Red Berry & Dandelion Yellow

Vagabond die cut machine

It's Gina K. Designs Time at Die Cut Divas

  Happy March 31st!!

The Die Cut Divas have been playing with products from
Gina K Designs,

Gina K Designs is offering a $25 gift card to their store as the March 2026 challenge prize. Our challenge theme this month is: 
Spring is Coming

Make something that will tell us that Spring is Coming.\ and make sure it is either Dry Embossed or cut with your Die-cut machine.  

I am tickled pink about this card.  I wanted Spring, fun colors and I got them.  LOL  I used almost the entire Gina Kay set on this card.  Only one stamp remains unused.

Supplies:
Gina Kay Spring Friends stamps and dies

Copic markers
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Simply White and Red Berry
Scrap paper
Vagabond die cut machine

Be sure to enter your project by 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight
at Die Cut Divas.

I'm entering the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (5/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” (4/8)

DL. ART "Anything Goes (2/3)

February with Creative Crafters

   The Creative  Crafters starts a monthly challenge every 15th of the month and I've made       as inspiration for this month. 

This challenge is always "Anything Goes".  
Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge! 

After I made this card, I actually almost tore it up, but knowing how I see some creations right after I finish as something that didn't turn out the way I wanted them to and that I was so disappointed in it that I had to hide those projects away for some time.  The same thing happened here.  I put it under some dies I had out and then when I rediscovered it, I actually fell in love with this.  These were actually some leftovers and new products Santa dropped off for me.

Supplies:
Whimsy Comfort and Joy stamps & matching dies (apples)
Waffle Flower Wonderful Christmas Combo stamps and dies (I do not see the dies online) - sentiment
Poppy Stamps Stained Glass Snowflake (no longer at Poppy Stamps)
Paper in stash
Copic markers used on apples
Unknown brand for the Stitched Arches but I think they are Die-namics from years ago.
Altennew enamel dots
Vagabond die cut machine

A Craft Roulette Project from January 16th

  I had too many thoughts running through my head about what I might do so I went with the easiest, a small card on a post card.  Below are the parameters. 

Project: Card on a card: little flip up card on a postcard
Colors: Unicorn Farm: light colors
Element: Light(s): the sun on the postmark
Random: Label(s): a label of white on black

I used most of one new stamp set and the sun from another new set on this project and I'm very happy with the results.  Thinking of unicorns, the first things I think of are visions filled with sunny bright and sparkly things, either a unicorn or background.  I've added sparkle to little things on the card.  

2nd picture of the card showing the little card has a little message.

Supplies:
Whimsy Mail Mates Celebrate stamps
Whimsy Bear Buddies stamps
Copic markers
Wink of Stella
NO dies used - yes, I'm shocked too

I'm entering the following challenges:

DL. ART "Anything Goes 

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff)
Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (monthly

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes (monthly 1st thru 27th) UNLimited

A Brand New Year With Morgan's ArtWord - 2026

     "Anything Goes" January 1st to January 27, 2026

You can use any image or project you have posted in January to enter Morgan's ArtWorld challenge. 

For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at:
Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

When I began, I wasn't sure of what colors I was going to use, but as I colored her hair, I thought green would be the perfect color to use next.  I colored this image differently from my fellow DTs as I thought this lady was wearing a shirt as I thought the length of the torso would be out of proportion with a real person.  I think it will work either way.  

Supplies:
Morgan's ArtWorld Cameo 13
unknown brand Arch dies
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore - "Anything goes" (monthly

Moving Along With The Times - Anything Goes (2/5) A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes (monthly 1st thru 27th) UNLimited

What would December be without The Creative Crafters?

  The Creative  Crafters starts a monthly challenge every 15th of the month and I've made       as inspiration for this month. 

This challenge is always "Anything Goes".  
Be sure to join The Creative  Crafters challenge! 

I made a large Tag with some wonderful gold paper.  These larger tags are great for a private note that's more than just a "TO" and "FROM" type of message. The gold paper is quite striking in Real Life.  I have used the die-cut image in October, but I'm still making those tags. 

Supplies: 

Supplies for tags:and card:

Brass and Bliss Bells and Garland stamps and matching die (Thank you to Linda for sending the die cuts)
Copic markers
Die-namics Tred Tag die
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:

Christmas Kickstart Challenge "Always Christmas w/theme

Peace on Earth Xmas "Always Christmas & Anything Goes" 1st & 3rd Sundays

My Time To Craft Christmas  (MTTCC)

FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE BLOG!  Anything Goes Winter

December and Time for Morgan's ArtWorld

    "Anything Goes" December 1st to December 27.

You can use any image or project you have posted in December to enter Morgan's ArtWorld challenge. 

For purchasing Morgan's ArtWorld Images, please visit the website at:
Morgan's Fitzsimons Art Studio    

Join Morgan's ArtWorld Facebook 

I'll be using Vintage Cameo 2 Greyscale for December.  With a Greyscale, you can actually get quicker results than with a regular digital of this image.  I was amazed at how quickly I colored her.  I always color the skin tones first, especially the face.  A face can go bac very quickly and if it does, it's almost impossible to save (I have saved a couple, but still).  

I you see I used a Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die, I'm referring to the outside white edging surrounding the outside.  If you cut an 8 1/2 in X 11 in card stock just as you might for cutting 4 pieces to cover over an A2 card, then use the Postage Collage Die to cut out the collage, you have a wonderful edging to use on other cards, such as this one.

Supplies:
Morgan's Artworld Vintage Cameo 2 Greyscale
Birch Press Lazy Hillside
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'll be entering the following challenges:

NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the Image (greyscale)

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes UNLimited (12-2025)

 

It's Waffle Flower Time, Especially at Die Cut Divas

 December at Die Cut Divas: Waffle Flower

The Theme is Christmas/Winter

Just like me, so many card makers are getting those last minute holiday cards and tags ready.  I just got the Tags in November and really need to make a bunch of tags this year as I'm almost out.  I've make some tags for myself and also as an example for The Die Cut Divas.  I even used up the last of this particular paper.  

The prize is a $15 code to go shopping
at Waffle Flower. 

Tags picture 1

Tag Picture 2

Tag Picture 3

Supplies Tag picture1, 2 & 3: 

Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments stamps & dies
Waffle Flower Nesting Tags die

Vagabond die cut machine

Additional Supplies picture Tag 1.
Waffle Flower Books and Coffee Stamps & dies - no longer on Waffle Flower website (deer)
Copic markers E18, E21 & E23
Nuvo Crystal Drops Metallic - Autumn Red & Crystal Drops Gloss - Ebony Black
Last of my leftover Xmas paper 

Additional Supplies picture Tag 2:
Waffle Flower Postage Collage Christmas Stencil
Waffle Flower Shader Brushes
Distress Oxides

Additional Supplies picture Tag 3:
Different sprays, mostly Illusions Ink Sprays
Nuvo Crystal Drops Gloss - Simply White - on top of the small tag

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the Illusions sprays 
Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (5/8) Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” w no twist 5/8) Critter Crazy - Anything goes as long as main item is a critter (5)
A Cut Above (3) always a die, different themes
Lost Coast Portal To Creativity (2 entries per month)

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) 2/6

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

Last Day of November

 November: Sponsor: Lawn Fawn with a prize of

a$25 gift card to their store. Be sure to enter your project by 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight.

Make a card with a critter and enter today before 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing your cards in the gallery.

I liked this card without anything on the bench, but wondered if I should put something on the bench and did. I still like them both.

This set has so many different sentiments that can be used with the other sentiments in so many different ways. I loved the statment I used above the singing mice - "Deck the Halls" "With Swiss" "And Cheddar". In my head I finish that sentiment with "fa la la la la la la la la". I hope to make more Holiday cards with these cuties as I stamped and die-cut at least 4 of each critter.

DO you LOVE those lamp posts? I do and the bows are part of the set.

Same card with a note on the bench.
The note on the bench says "Mice Carols".

WHICH one do you like best?

Supplies:
Lawn Fawn Caroling Mice stamps and matching dies
Lawn Fawn Flippin' Awesome Add-On (scalloped base)
Distress Oxides broken china, frayed burlap & squeezed lemonade
Copic markers
Vagabond die cut machine

I'm entering the following challenges:
NBUS (Never-Before-Used-Schtuff) - the stamps & dies

Love to Craft Challenge ‘ “Always Anything Goes” (4/8)

Mix It Up Challenge Blog Anything Goes” no w opt twist (4/8)

Merry Little Christmas Challenge (always Anything Christmas Goes) 1/6

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