Yeti to Party?

Dia daoibh!

July in Ireland was that glorious time of year when we all suddenly decided we were outdoorsy people. Barbecues appeared. Garden chairs were dusted off with confidence. Someone bought citronella candles like we lived in the Mediterranean. We commited fully to summer energy, even if it lasteds exactly three weeks. Optimism was strong in July.

Now onto something properly magical. It is time for HQFCB Challenge #7 for July and as always the theme is Anything Fantasy Goes. Which means dragons, fairies, yetis, mermaids, unicorns, elves and anything else your imagination can dream up. Make sure you check out the lovely DT makes because there is so much inspiration this month. Every style, every sparkle level, every kind of fantasy fun.

For my card, I used the Yeti Bundle by Conie Fong and honestly, how could you not smile at that fluffy little face. I kept it CAS with no fuss. Clean lines, bold gingham, and a birthday yeti front and centre doing his thing.

I coloured the fella with Promarkers, keeping his fur soft and giving that blue face plenty of cheerful brightness. The balloon got fully glittered up because if a yeti shows up to a birthday, he is not bringing a dull balloon. The HBD die cuts are layered for dimension and then glossed with Glossy Accents so they catch the light nicely. I added a little touch of Nuvo White Blizzard to his horns and ears for that frosty shimmer. Just enough sparkle without turning him into a disco yeti.

Do not forget to join us for HQFCB Challenge #7. Anything Fantasy Goes means exactly that. If it belongs in a magical world, it belongs in our gallery. We would absolutely love to see what you create.

Now if only real birthday parties came with this level of sparkle and zero clean up. I would happily invite a yeti to every single one.

Sláinte,

Wendy R. 🎈

Mudpie & Amanda

Dia daoibh!

According to the radio there has not been a single day without rain since December 29th 2025. Not one. At this stage I am considering building an ark out of A2 card blanks and floating down the Shannon with my Promarkers held high above my head like sacred treasure. If you see two mice sailing past your window, just wave.

Speaking of small creatures thriving in damp conditions, here is today’s card!

I kept it CAS because sometimes less is more and sometimes I simply refuse to wrestle with busy layouts. The gingham background is giving full on cosy kitchen table vibes. Very jam sandwiches and strong tea. The focal panel is softly curved to keep things sweet and simple. I used House Mouse 'Everything is Coming Up Roses'. Mudpie and Amanda are clearly making the most of the horticultural situation. I coloured the pair of them and the rose with Promarkers, building up the browns for all that fluffy fur and giving the rose a rich red that practically glows.

Naturally I could not leave it alone. A bit of glossy accents on the rose for shine, a sprinkling of Nuvo Drops White Blizzard for that subtle sparkle, and a few gems dotted around like polite little raindrops that actually behave themselves.

You might notice there is no sentiment. That was deliberate. Sometimes I like to leave a card blank so it can be whatever you need it to be. Birthday, thank you, thinking of you, sorry I ate the last biscuit. It keeps its options open. Very wise. Very adaptable. Like an Irish person discussing the weather.

Onto a few challenges:

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge HMFMC #459: Anything Goes / use Pattern Paper

Krafty Chicks #808: CAS

Crafter's Cafe #327: For the girls (optional: Anything Goes)

Critter Crazy Challenges #107:Anything Goes With Featured Critter theme for Feb 2026

Heart's Quest Celebration of Love #2: Valentine's

A Place To Start #202602 - February: Anything Goes (optional: lil' critters)

Right, I am off to check if it is raining again. If it is, I may start colouring ducks instead. They seem more emotionally prepared.

Sláinte,

Wendy R. 🐭

Sketch Time - Cardz 4 Galz

Hi Peeps

Time for another Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Thank you to everyone who plays along each fortnight :)
Onto this fortnight's challenge. Challenge # 77 is hosted by myself and this fortnight I have a Sketch:

Here is my DT card:

The background paper and the watermelon slices are designed by me.
Embellished with glitter, 3d gloss and a gingham bow.

Challenges:
Craft Rocket Challenges Mx 1st Thurs #51 Aug - Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes
Through the Purple Haze M 1st Thurs, E3, C10 Aug- Make It CAS
Crafty Creations - 2W,2nd/4th Wed,2E, Always Anything Goes 


Hope to see your creations in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Wendy xx

Merry & Bright

Hi Peeps

My Favourite Things Merry Everything stamp set.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Papers from the Silhouette store & Pink Petticoat.
Embellished with 3d gloss & Liquid Pearls.

A few challenges:

The Paper Girls -  Patterned Paper

Incy Wincy Designs - For the Men in your Life





Thank You for stopping by!

Hedgehog Hugs

Hi Peeps
Card for today :

Image from Gerda Steiner.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with twine.

Onto a few challenges:
Gerda Steiner Designs - Monthly Progressive challenge - Hedgehog Smooches
Brown Sugar –  No. 234 - Anything Goes
Crafting-With-Friends -  Anything Goes
Polkadoodles - No.3 - Anything Goes
Craft Rocket Challenges #31 Add A Bow

Thank You for stopping by!

Frosty The Snowman

Hi Peeps:
My card for today:

Die cuts cut with Silhouette Cameo.
Sentiment is a freebie stamp from a crafty magazine.
Layered with foam pads and highlighted with clear gloss.

A few challenges:

• Creative Corner - W, 3E  - Winter

• Winter Wonderland - 2W, 3E, must be Christmas – Poinsettias or Snow is Falling 

• CAS On Sunday - #97 - Christmas

• Cardz 4 Galz 2W,3E #36 Show A Snowman

• Craft-Dee BowZ - M, E3,  Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

• Make My Monday - 2W, C6 - (Week 2) CAS Christmas

Thank You for stopping by!

Pineapple

Hi Peeps

Pineapple stamp and die - freebie from magazine
Sentiment - Hero Arts
Papers from Pink Petticoat
Embellished with 3d gloss, liquid enamel drops & card candy

Challenges I'm entering:

• City Crafter Challenge  W - #321 - Typically Tropical
• Everybody-Art-Challenge W - #377 - Summer/Holiday 
• House of Cards - M, cards - (July) Fruit/Drink and/or Colors*
• Cupcake Inspirations - W, 3E -  Photo Inspiration #367*
• Sketch Saturday W, 3E   #421 Sketch*
•  Happy Little Stampers - Dies

 Thank You for stopping by!

Christmas in July

Hi Peeps

Die-cuts & paper - Silhouette
Stamp - Stazon & freebie from magazine
Embellished with liquid pearls & gingham ribbon

• Christmas Card Challenges - W, must be Christmas / Winter- #31 Sleigh

• Robyn`s Fetish - W - #323 Christmas in July

• The Paper Players - W, C3 - #302 Christmas in July 

Thank You for stopping by!