Green, I Am!

 Dia Daoibh!

I'm absolutely chuffed to be guest designing over at Colorful Options! Thanks a bunch for having me! 

May's mood board is a special one – it's a collab with Park Hopping My Happy Place. The challenge? Pick a colour from the inspiration photo and make it shine! Now, being the maaaaaassive Star Wars geek that I am, my brain immediately went to the green scale and conjured up Yoda. 

Yoda is coloured with my trusty Promarkers, of course. For the backing paper, I got a bit crafty and created my own with some ink and a splash of watered-down bleach – a bit mad, I know! Since we're talking intergalactic vibes, I went a bit bonkers with the green gems to give that stars/planets feel. The sentiment is fitting (you know, with Yoda talking backwards and all! :).

I kept it simple by layering Yoda and the sentiment with foam pads for a bit of dimension. And naturally, the card is embellished with glossy accents and those wee little gems. Can't resist a bit of sparkle, can I?

Onto a few challenges:

• Shopping Our Stash #546 - Outta This World (Aliens - or Monsters, Stars, Moon or Planets)
• Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers #261 - M is for Manly
• The Creative Crafters #87 - Always Anything Goes
• Addicted to Stamps and More #491 - Make Your Mark 
• Passion For Markers Challenge  #786 - Birthdays

Hope you like my Dagobah-inspired creation!

May the 4th be with you all... and may your lightsabers be fully charged!

Sláinte!
Wendy R. 

Layered Embellishments on the Fast Track

Greetings! Broadcasting straight from the realm of eat, sleep, work, repeat. Yes, I'm back on the dayshift treadmill, so brace yourself for a quickie!

Tap the pic for an enhanced view ;)

Today's card is as "simple" as it gets — if by "simple" you mean an extravaganza of layered embellishments meticulously cut with a Silhouette Cameo. We're talking about cardstock that’s been lounging around since 2018, finally getting its moment in the spotlight. The digital SVG cut files hail from Lettering Delight, all perched atop white embossed cardstock. Those embossed scribbles are so faint, they're practically playing hide and seek with the camera’s flash. Who knew crafting could be this cheeky?

The embellishments are stacked with foam pads for that blockbuster 3D effect — without those ridiculous glasses. The vintage cassette die cut is a nod to us Generation Xers, who still remember the joy of rewinding tapes with a pencil. The 'rock' is bedazzled with red glitter, the undeniable diva of the card, while 'you' gets the royal treatment with Ranger's Glossy Accents. Because, let's face it, nothing says "you rock" like a glossy finish worthy of a superstar.

Onto a few challenges so:

• Neglected Stuff Challenge  - card stock and glossy accents were sitting in the press since 2018 ;(
• A Cut Above - Use at least one die cut using a machine - - Feb - Anything Goes
• Crafts Galore Encore: Always Anything Goes
• Daisy Chain Challenges #93 - Layer it up
• Dragonfly Dreams: Feb - CAS
• Alphabet Challenge: V is for Vintage
• CAS Colours & Sketches #554 - Sketch Challenge

And there you have it....  But before I dash off to my next eat-sleep-work cycle, let me leave you with a little chuckle: Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

Sláinte!

Wendy R.

Surviving Storm Éowyn: A Crafty Adventure

Well, folks, we did it! We survived Storm Éowyn (pronounced Ay-oh-win, for those of us not fluent in Irish-speak). This tempest came in like a drama queen, but all it managed to do was give our side gate a one-way flight lesson and lay a tree to rest in the front yard. No major drama, just a bit of garden redecorating.

Now, you know what's a lifesaver during a storm? Flasks of hot water. Big shoutout to Stanley brand for keeping our coffee piping hot while the wind howled outside. Nothing like a warm cuppa to make you feel like a warrior in your own living room.

But enough about weather woes, let's talk about something way more exciting—crafting! With the storm raging outside, I turned my attention to my trusty die-cutting machine and card-making supplies. Picture this: die cuts, foil washi tape, and a background stamp paired with Hero Arts Intense Black Ink. This ink is like the superhero of the crafting world—six years in and it's still giving me the deepest, darkest black. Honestly, it's like the Batman of inks.

The card was coming together nicely, embellished with baker's twine and Ranger Glossy Accents for that extra sparkle. I even managed to sneak in a computer-generated pun because, let's face it, a card without a pun is like a storm without wind.

Sorry for the potato-quality photo—blame it on Storm Herminia!

I decided to enter my creation into a few crafting challenges, because if there's anything better than surviving a storm, it's winning a prize for your crafty genius. Fingers crossed!

• MTTC #552: Masculine
• Creative Fingers Challenge: Challenge #293 – Anything Goes
• A Place to start: Challenge# 12025: Include A Balloon!
• Daisy Chain Challenges: Challenge #92 - No Design Paper
• Krafty Chicks: Challenge #752 {Masculine}
• Creative Knockouts: #539-Something To Say-Polkadoodles
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Fun with Foil
• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Funny/Punny

And there you have it, folks. Just another day in the life of a storm survivor and card-making enthusiast. If Éowyn taught us anything, it’s that sometimes life throws a bit of chaos your way, but with a flask of hot water and a stash of craft supplies, you can weather any storm.

Stay crafty and safe, my friends, and may your ink always be as deep and dark as your morning coffee. 

Wendy R.

You're The Man - Crafting By Designs

Hi Peeps

Time for another challenge at Crafting By Designs.
The theme this week is
 "You're The Man".

The Sponsors for this challenge is:

Dr Digi:

Image is from Dr Digi - Surfin' Santa.

Coloured with Promarkers.

Layered on a printed beach background.

Can’t wait to see you in the card gallery and be sure to check out my teamies awesome creations :)

Thank You for stopping by xx

Whale Of A Day

Hi Peeps

My card today:

Papers and all from Pink Petticoat/ The Lovely Studio - Big Fella kit.
Coloured with Promarkers
Embellished with clear glitter, card candy, ribbon and pom pom trim.

Onto a few challenges:
Cardz 4 Guyz #203 - All at the sea
Always Happy Birthday - September - Birthday
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - September - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
Creative Craft Cottage Challenges #111 - Ribbon and/or Lace
Daisy Chain Challenges #23 - Birthday
Craft Rocket Challenges  #52 Sept - Boys/Men

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What's The Buzz?

Hi Peeps
Card today:

Die cuts are all from the Silhouette store
Sequins are from the local craft shop.
Papers used are from 24/seven - Simple Stories collection.
Sentiment stamps - Hero Arts Happy Stamp & Cut set.

Onto a few challenges:
Cardz 4 Guyz #202 - Bugs
C.R.A.F.T. #481 - Shaker Card
Craft Rocket Challenges #52 Sept - Boys/Men
Crafter's Cafe #203 - 3 of something
Sweet Stampers #23 - Summer

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Get Well Soon

Hi Peeps
Another card for my "men" stash:

Die used is from My Favourite Things - Die-namics Band-Aids.
I kept the card very CAS as it is for a male.

Onto a few challenges:
Cardz 4 Guyz #201 - Get Well Soon
Crafting with Dragonflies #111 - Guy Card
Crazy 4 Challenges #449 - Masculine Cards
Sasayaki Glitter Challenge Blog - Aug - Male Project
The Crafty Addicts #51 - Anything Goes/Boys and Men

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Teenage Kicks

Hi Peeps
So my teen decided to tell my this morning he has a party this evening and he needs money and a card.. pfffft typical innit?! ;)
So here is one of those quick creations:

Stamp used is Teenage Kicks from Visible Image Stamps.
Stamped with Memento London Fog ink.
Embellished with 3d enamel gloss.

Onto a few challenges:
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #183 - Masculine
Seize The Birthday - Birthday + Option Of Anything Goes
The Male Room #92 - Wild and Free
The Crafty Addicts #51 - Anything Goes/Boys and Men


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Relax...

Hi Peeps
Card today features a diecut from the Silhouette store.
Layered for a 3d effect..

This is one of those "accidental "cards... thanks to a blunt silhouette blade and paper ripping when cutting curls ;)

Onto a few challenges:
Seize The Birthday - Birthday + Option Of Water
Cardz 4 Guyz #200 - Relax
Kreativ- Tanten Challenge #20 - Summer
Country View Challenges - August - Sun, sea & sand
Moving along with the Times #77 - For The Boys

Thank You for stopping by!

24 Carrot Gold Friend

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

Image & Sentiment: My Favourite Things - Rooting For You clear stamp set.
Coloured with Promarkers.

Onto a few challenges:
Penny Black and More -June - In the Garden
The Male Room #86 - Gardening
The Paper Players #396 - Animals
CAS(E) This Sketch # 274:


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Vroom Vroom

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

I imported a free SVG car silhouette to the Silhouette Cameo, welded it to a square and voila! :)
Backing paper is embossed. Card is embellished with a layered sentiment die cut and a banner die cut.

Onto a few challenges so:
Brown Sugar #78 - Masculine or Father's Day
4 Crafty Chicks #404 - Masculine Birthday
C.R.A.F.T. #469 - Father's Day/Male
Scribbles Designs Challenge #65 - Make it Masculine
Crafty Friends #84 - B is for ... Birthday
Alphabet Challenge -   E = Ebony

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Symmetry

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

The design is from Alaa' K. Love her designs!
Sentiment is sketched with the Silhouette Cameo.
Embellished with sequins.

Onto a few challenges:
The Male Room #83 - Symmetry
Crafter's Castle #4 - Anything Goes & optional: Dimensional Projects
Daring Cardmakers - Feeling Blue
Aud Sentiments Challenge  #201 Happy Birthday
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #166 - Masculine

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Leo, the lion...

Hi Peeps
This card uses another one of the fabulous Katzelkraft set - Les Jungles.
Coloured with Promarkers, embellished with enamel drops.

A few challenges i'm entering:

Cardz 4 Guyz #188 - Something beginning with L
Fab n funky #381: babies, children ... or men
Creatalicious #133: anything goes + option: for a boy/man
Crafty Animals #11 - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp: Add a Die Cut
2 Crafty Critter Crazies #11 - Anything Goes

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Cool Blue

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

Created with the Silhouette Cameo by welding letters.
Background is embossed with the Embossalicious Gun Metal embossing folder.
Embellished with baker twine and enamel drops.

Onto a few challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge #211 - Cool in Blue 
Addicted to CAS #128 - Ombre
Cardz 4 Guyz #186 - January Blues
Card Mania #100 - Monochromatic

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Frosty

Hi Peeps
Here's my card for today:

The snowman is from Dilly Beans stamps.
Sentiment is from The Lovely Studio.
Coloured with Promarkers and embellished with gold glitter & sequins.

Onto a few challenges:
I love Promarkers #349 - Anything Goes
Passion For Promarkers Challenge #424 - Add A Sentiment
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #21 - Anything Christmas Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge # 365 - Anything Christmas

Thank You for stopping by!

Christmas Reindeer

Hi Peeps
My card today:

Easy Peasy!
Diecuts are layered for a 3d effect.
Embellished with mini bells and a stamped sentiment.

Onto a few challenges:
Cardz4Guyz #183 - Reindeer
Moving along with the Times #59 - Christmas Animals 
Addicted to Stamps and More #269 - CAS
Crafty Gals Corner #150 - Dies
Crafting By Designs - Christmas
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #146 - Christmas

Thank You for stopping by!

Wendy xx

Black & Blue Christmas

Hi Peeps
Here's my card for today:

Diecuts are cut from glitter card and layered for a 3d effect. Embellished with gems, enamel drops and ribbon.

A few challenges:
Cardz4Guyz #182 - Oh, Christmas Tree!
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge #360 - Anything goes & use some blue
Daisy Chain Challenges #14 - Christmas/Winter
Craftaholics R Us #45 - Masculine

Thank You for stopping by!

Looking Sharp!

Hi Peeps
My card for today features a Jane's Doodles Cactus stamp:

Coloured with Promarkers & embellished with 3d clear gloss.

Onto a few challenges:
Craftaholics R Us #45 - Masculine
Fab 'n' Funky #371 - Masculine
Pause Dream Enjoy #199 - CAS
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #145- Maculine
CASology - Week 275: Sharp



Thank You for stopping by!

Wendy xoxo

Smile!

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

Awesome digi from Digistamps4Joy.
Photo film die have an acetate cover.
Embellished with enamel drops.

Okidoki, a few challenges:

Cardz4Guyz #178 - Nature
Allsorts  #434 - Things with Wings
Pause Dream Enjoy #191 - Animals
Aud Sentiments Challenge #189 Use A Two Word Sentiment
Crafty Animals #6 - Always Anything Goes


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AHOY!

Hi Peeps
Card for today:

Paper is from Pink Petticoat.
Image - Pixie Dust Studio - Wink Pretends.
Coloured with Promarkers and embellished with enamel drops and a button.

Okidoki, a few challenges:
2 Crafty Critter Crazies #5 - Anything Goes with a Critter
Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations #78 - Buttons and/or Bows
Paper Craft Happy Challenges #3 - Anything Goes with an Animal
Sunday Stamps #158 Sketch*


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