This Reindeer was Made for Sparkling

Dia Daoibh!
Well, would you look at that — I’ve landed meself a spot as a Guest Designer for the June challenge over at Rudolph Days and I’m more delighted than a reindeer in a field of carrots! 🎄🦌

To mark the occasion, I’ve rustled up a Rudolph card that’d make even the big man himself crack a smile. The Kraft and White card die cuts were cut on my ancient Silhouette Cameo — it’s been with me longer than most of me Christmas decorations, but still going strong, fair play to it! I layered up all the die cuts with foam pads for that lovely 3D pop. 

The background paper, a sweet itty-bitty polka dot from Pink Petticoat (RIP to that crafty gem 💔), adds a gentle charm. Then of course, I had to lash on a bit of sparkle — glittered Rudolph’s nose and specs like a good elf would, and gave his antlers a glossy shine for good measure. Sure, if you're not adding glitter in June, when are you?

Onto a few challenges:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown - May Technique Challenge: Use Die Cuts or Punches

Jingle Belles: Animal Antics

ABC Christmas Challenge - J is for Jingle Bells & K is for Kraft are for?

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #185 - Anything Christmas Goes

FarmQuest Country Christmas Challenge #20 - Anything Goes Country Christmas 

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #62 - Anything Christmas Goes

Christmas Crafts All Year 'Round: May Challenge-I'll Be Home for Christmas Song - Lyrics- "You can count on me (you can count on me)"

Peace on Earth #88 - Anything Christmas Goes ( or Inspiration Board): 

The challenge over at over at Rudolph Days kicks off on the 25th of each month and runs till the end. A Top 3 is picked at the start of the next month, and they’re invited to guest design too! Make sure to follow the blog and join in — it’s always Anything Goes, as long as it’s handmade and Christmassy!

And before I go — here’s a wee joke to keep your sleigh bells jingling:

Who is a reindeer’s favorite celebrity?
 

Beyon-sleigh! 😄

Sláinte,

Wendy R.

Bunny Business Before Bedtime

 Dia Daoibh!

Well, here we are—the night before another week of back-to-back 12-hour shifts. You know, that magical time when you suddenly remember all the hobbies you meant to do, the housework you definitely didn’t do, and the life admin you’ve been avoiding since approximately 2019. But priorities, right? Instead of sensible things like meal prep or sleep, I’ve been squeezing in one last Easter card—because nothing says “responsible adult” like glitter and pom-poms near midnight.

So, about this card… I was just messing around in Corel Draw today (as you do), fully intending to make a fancy egg frame with bunnies in the background. But—plot twist!—somehow I ended up with a bunny inside the egg instead. Oops? .... But hey, it actually looks pretty cool! Cut it out with my  Silhouette Cameo (still going strong, bless it), and used the very last scrap of my beloved ditsy floral paper from Pink Petticoat. (Moment of silence for Pink Petticoat, please. Gone but never forgotten.) Added an Easter sentiment (Sizzix Framelits Easter Fun, because why not?), then went craft goblin and glued on a wee pom-pom and a bow. Now, since I’m more of a crochet gal, my thread stash is… sparse. So, in true “make it work” fashion, I grabbed a trusty Promarker and coloured the thread to match the background paper. Resourceful? Absolutely. Slightly unhinged? Maybe. But look, when the crafting urge strikes, you roll with it—even if it means dyeing thread with a marker at 11pm.

Onto a few challenges:

• Addicted to CAS  #280 - Code Word: Bunny 
• Halloween Crafts and Other Occasions #25  April - Occasions - Birthday, Spring, and Easter
• Festive Friday #181 - Easter (Bunny, Flowers, Easter sentiment)
• If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #203 - Bunnies and Eggs 
  
• AAA Cards #287 - Silhouette and Pets:

Right, I’d best pack it in before my 4am self regrets all these life choices. 

Sláinte, 

Wendy R.

Wheely Cute

Dia Daoibh!

Feast your eyes on this absolutely adorable little bunny from the brilliant Rachelle Anne Miller – and would you look at that? This happy wee chap (or lass!) is off on a delightful bicycle ride!  Honestly, could it be any more charming?  Pssst… fancy making your wallet as happy as this bunny? Simply RAM-ember to use code WENDYR at checkout and bag yourself 10% off every purchase! No hopping around the bush – that’s a blooming good deal!

I kept the design sweet and simple, colouring with my go-to Promarkers, then added some sparkle with iridescent glitter (because who doesn’t love a bit of shimmer?) and glossy accents on the eggs and bike wheels  for extra dimension. And yes, of course, a few enamel dots joined the party – they’re like the confetti of cardmaking! The background paper is from Pink Petticoat / The Lovely Studio’s gingham collection – such a perfect picnic-perfect pattern, though sadly Liz is no longer trading. 

Onto a few challenges:

CAS on Friday – #305 Spring

I Love Promarkers #579 Anything goes or girly card 

Paper Shelter #631 Feathers or Fur

Simon Says Stamps - Anything goes (optional: use Waffle Flower Products)

Allsorts #819 Feminine  or Anything Goes 

Cardz 4 Galz #246 Springtime 

Moving along with the Times #176  March - Pets

2 Sisters On The Blog #95 - Spring and/or Easter

Hope this bunny brightens your day! And since Easter’s hopping closer, here’s a joke to egg you on:

Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg a joke?
…Because it might crack up! 🥚😂

Okay, okay—I’ll hop off now. Happy crafting! 🐇💖

Sláinte!

Wendy R. x

Glitter Bunnies

Dia Daoibh!

Well, crafty friends, I’ve been at it again— trying to transform humble cardstock into something that shimmers with festive cheer! 

Tap the pic for an enhanced view ;)

First, let’s take a moment to appreciate the Lovely Studio/ Pink Petticoat backing papers—absolutely divine, though sadly no longer with us. (Cue dramatic sigh.) I’ve been guarding these like a dragon with a particularly pretty hoard, and Easter felt like the perfect time to let them shine.

Next up, my wee rabbits—a self-designed SVG cut with my trusty (and slightly vintage) Silhouette Cameo. It’s seen better days, but like a determined little trooper, it still delivers! These bouncy fellows were crafted from iridescent white glitter cardstock because, let’s face it, Easter should always have a bit of sparkle.

The "Easter Blessings" sentiment got the Ranger’s Glossy Accents treatment—transforming it from "nice" to "Ooh, shiny!" in seconds. (No regrets. Zero.)

Onto  a few challenges:

• Cardz 4 Galz #246 Springtime
• A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog  ( Must Use at least one die cut using a machine, not a pre-fabricated) - Mar - Anything Goes
• Allsorts #819 Feminine  or Anything Goes 
• Polkadoodles #4 - Anything Goes
• Creative Fingers #297 Anything Goes
• Creative Knockouts #543  Spring Is In The Air
• Dream Valley Challenges #333 - Any Celebration
• Inspiration Station #71 - Inspiration Photo: 

So here we are: a card that’s equal parts whimsy and wonder, with bunnies that practically glow. Wishing you an Easter filled with joy, chocolate, and just the right amount of crafty chaos!

Sláinte!

Wendy R. x

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

Thank You for stopping by!

Rudolph

Hi Peeps

Paper & Digi from Pink Petticoat (The Lovely Studio) -'Jolly Reindeers', a fun set of 8 little reindeer images,all dressed up for Christmas!
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with red and clear glitter, baker's twine, gems and enamel stars.

Challenges:

Christmas Crafts All Year Round - August - Use hot/warm colours

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #1 - Anything Goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #33 - Anything Christmas Goes

Thank You for stopping by!

Creepy Crawly

Hi Peeps
So, I'm on a roll today...
Here is my card:

Spider and web are die cuts. Cut with glitter card & embellished with enamel drops.
Paper is from Pink Petticoat ( now re branded as the Lovely Studio)
Spider and web is raised for a 3d effect ( apologies this is not visible on the pic ;)

Onto a few challenges:
Pile It On - October - #135 Fantasy and/or Spiders/Cobwebs
The Paper Players #366 CAS + Spooky Halloween
Creatalicious Challenges #125 - Anything Goes + Option: Halloween
Do-Al(l) Kreatives #10 - Halloween

Thank You for stopping by!

Wendy xx

Happy Halloween

Hi Peeps
My favourite season is here and with college, family and the new job in a specialised Autism unit I find little time for crafting ;( Hopefully when things settle in the next few days I will have more me time ;)
Card for today:

A very quick, clean and simple card ;)
Paper from Pink Petticoat ( now re branded the Lovely Studio)
Diecuts are layered for a 3d effect.

Onto a few challenges:

Create and Inspire #67 - Anything Goes
Cardz 4 Guyz # 180 - Boo 
Die Cut Divas - September - Mood Board:

Case this Sketch #243:



Thank You for stopping by!

Wendy xx 

Ghouls Just Wanna Fun!

Hi Peeps!
Card for today:

This card is made from Pink Petticoat's Spooky Doodlies.
Embellished with pink gems.

Onto a few challenges:
Hiding in my Craft Room -  Any Holiday
Polkadoodles No.34 - Anything Goes
Simply Papercraft No. 50 - Anything Goes
CAS(E) This Sketch! #236 Sketch:



Thank You for stopping by!

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*


Thank You for stopping by!

Easter Chick

Hi Peeps
My card today:

Image is from Pink Petticoat and coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with paper flowers, gems, liquid pearls & a doily.

Onto a few challenges so:
The Crazy Challenge #243 We Love Animals
Everybody-Art-Challenge #398 -  Diamonds/Glitter
Die Cut Divas - For the love of animals
Mojo Monday

Thank You for stopping by!

Christmas Diva

Hi Peeps
My card:

Image is from Pink Petticoat's Christmas Diva Doodles set.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with Organza ribbon, red diamonds & sequins.

Okidoki, a few challenges:
A Snowflakes Promise #37 - Anything Goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge  #1 - Anything Christmas Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas  #318 Anything Christmas Goes 
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Christmas 
Jingle Belles - The Holy & the Ivy 
ABC Christmas Challenge -  E, F & G are for? (Girls)
Winter Wonderland - Use ribbon or Lace

Thank You for stopping by!

Teenz

Hi Peeps!
My card today:

Designed by myself. I will have the freebie available on my blog very shortly.
Sneakers are paper pieced and raised for a 3d effect.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Papers are from Pink Petticoat.
Embellished with eyelets, liquid pearls and 3d gloss.

Right-e-o, a few challenges:
Cardz 4 Galz #41 Cardz 4 Teenz
Allsorts  - Anything Goes
A Bit More Time to Craft -Always Anything Goes
Cheerful Sketches Challenge Blog:

Thank You for stopping by!

Merry Dear

Hi Peeps
Card for today:

Deer stamp from Pink Petticoat.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Paper from Simply Creative - Deck the halls.
Embellished with clear gloss and 3d enamel drops.

Right-e-o, a few challenges:
Crafty Creations - #330 Masculine 
The Male Room - #50 Christmas/Winter Wishes/Dec Celebrations
AAA - strictly CAS - #79 Christmas
Animal Friends Challenge #45 - Anything Goes
Try Stamping On Tuesdays - W - #300 -  Sketch*  + optional theme: Sweet & Soulfull


Thank You for stopping by!

Snow Happy

Hello Peeps

Digi from Pink Petticoat.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with liquid gloss, clear glitter & liquid Pearls.
Papers from Docrafts / papermania festive capsule collection.
Stamp - freebie from magazine.

Challenges I'm entering:

• Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes

• Cardz 4 Guyz W, 3E - #145 - Oh, Christmas Tree!

• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #45 - Anything Goes

• Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge 2W, 2E, C10, Must be Christmas - #84 - Trees or Christmas Trees

• Cupcake Inspirations - W, 3E - Always a Photo Inspiration* 

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• Cheerful Sketches Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3) November - Sketch

Thank You for stopping by!

Christmas Penguins

Hi -di-ho Peeps

Fun challenges:

• Merry Monday Christmas Card Club - W, 2W in Summer, JFF, Christmas cards, Use the words Peace, Joy and/or Love
• Christmas Card Challenges - W, must be Christmas / Winter- #28 Photo Inspiration
• Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas W,must be Christmas  #286 Cute or anything Christmas
• A Snowflakes Promise 2W, E3, Must be Christmas/winter themed  #24 - Anything Goes (as long as it's Christmas or winter)

Backing Paper from Pink Petticoat. 

Decoupaged penguin.

Embellished with ribbon, liquid pearls, glitter and 3d gloss

Sentiment stamped with stazon.

Thank You for stopping by!

Sugar & Spice

Hi Peeps

A few Christmas cards for the family:

Digis and papers are from Pink Petticoat.
Gingers are coloured with promarkers and highlighted with ultra fine glitter.
Circles are die-cuts and the twine are from my stash.

Okidoki, a few challenges:

• ABC Challenge - Z is for zany
• ABC Christmas Challenge - Y is is for your family
• If you give a Crafter a Cookie – Gingergread
• Words 2 Scrap By Challenge #12: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
• Jingle Belles Rock – Anything Goes
• Crafty Cardmakers #129 - Christmas
• Dream Valley #97 - Christmas
• Little Red Wagon - Christmas
• Cute Card Thursday - sparkles
• Passion for Promarkers - Mega Christmas challenge (diecut, free, glitter)
• Completely Christmas - anything goes

Thank You for stopping by!

Snow

Hi Peeps
2 quick cards I'd like to share:

Backing paper & sentiment from Pink Petticoat.
Snowflakes are die cuts.
Embellished with large diamond jewels.
Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy!

A few challenges to enter:

• 613 Avenue Create #102 Anything Goes w/ Twist:  Winter Solstice - Use a Snowflake
• CAS on Sunday - #49 Christmas
• Pile It On - #49 Anything Goes Christmas/Holidays
• That Craft Place - Anything Goes
• A girl who crafts -M, P1, E5 - Christmas
• Cards Galore Encore - Anything Goes
• Craft and Smash - Ice - snow - Christmas
• Die Cut Divas - Must use a die cut Snow and Christmas/ Holidays
• Kreativeinkauf-challenge - Snowflakes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything goes with Patterned Paper

Thank You for stopping by!

Mr. Fox

Hi Peeps
It would have been so nice to have an extra hour in bed this morning but housework was waiting for me ;)

 I made a really quick card for you today using a cute fox from Pink Petticoat

Digi coloured with Promarkers and papers from my stash.

Lets Play:

• Top Tip Tuesday - Chevrons
• Freshly Made Sketches  - Sketch 160
• The Male Room #22 - Wood
• Card and Scrap -  Layering 
• Mema's Challenge - Anything Goes
• Bunny Zoe's Crafts - (October) Animals
• Allsorts  - Masculine
• Brown Sugar – No. 118 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Catz #253 - Anything Goes
• QKR Stampede – No. 112 - 3 of a Kind (use 3 of something)
• I love Promarkers - Three of a kind

Oooooh before I forget: FREEBIE here ;)

Thank You for stopping by!