KraftyKoolKat: September 2016

Monday, 26 September 2016

Dream Valley Challenges Ch#141 DT Card

Morning peeps. Hope everyone is happy and well? It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES. Our theme this fortnight is:-

EMBOSSING WET OR DRY. I have done both!!!

Our sponsor is:-

DIES TO DIE FOR

My A5 Portrait DT Card

Products Used

Card Stock :- Luxury Double Sided Pearl - Aquamarine - Stamps by Chloe

Embossing Folder :- Embossalicious

Corner Punch :- Martha Stewart

Stamp:- Christmas Tree - JUN044 - Stamps by Chloe

Embossing Glitter - Silver Bells - WS33R - Wow

Glitter - Enchanted Sparkelicious - Stamps by Chloe

Sparkly Embellishment - Stamps by Chloe

Two different ribbons from my stash.

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge.

10 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-189-anything-goes-with.html
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-28.html
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-331-always-anything-goes.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/chnc-challenge-300-use-sentiment.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/chnc-challenge-extra-for-september-mid.html
http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-116-winners-114.html
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-138-anything-goes.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/ag-no-104.html
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/qkr-stampede-challenge-210-embossing.html
http://ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/ttcrd-anything-goes-week-of-september.html

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Thursday, 15 September 2016

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - Challenge #84 DT Card

Another Longtime Ago Scheduled Posting.

Morning peeps. Hope you are all well and those poorly or sad I hope things improve for you soon. It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at SPARKLES MONTHLY CHALLENGES. The choice of theme this month is MINE. I have chosen:- REAL LACE AND PEARLS. (No die cut lace borders).

My 8 x 8 DT card

I have sorted out the curled up flower since my Darling took this photo for me. I didn't like to retake the photo and replace it.

Products Used

8 x 8 Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs

Azalea Double-Sided Pearl Card - Stamps by Chloe

Dp:- Antebellum - Lili of the Valley and Raspberry Road Designs

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

Wow Pink Perfection Embossing Powder - WS59R

Metallic Gold Sparkle Embossing Powder - WS07R

Picked Raspberry D.I.

Put on Your Dancing Shoes - Sparkelicious Glitter - Stamps by Chloe

Stamps:- Large Peony - JAN032

Small Peony - JAN033

Swirly Grass - NOV012

Sentiment - (Sorry I have lost the name and number) - All from Stamps by Chloe

Azalea Double Sided Pearl Paper - Stamps by Chloe

Die:- Petite Scalloped Ovals - S4-139 - Spellbinders

Lace Bow from The Works

Pearls /Acetate and 90 Peel Off from my stash

Thank you for looking and I do hope you enjoy playing my choice of Challenge.

12 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-189-anything-goes-with.html
http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-28.html

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Monday, 12 September 2016

Dream Valley Challenges - Ch#140 DT Card

ANOTHER LONG TIME AGO SCHEDULED POST.
Morning peeps. Hope all is well in your life at the moment. It is time once again for another super Challenge to start over at DREAM VALLEY CHALLENGES. Our theme this fortnights is :-

NO SQUARES.

Our Sponsor is:-

LIVE AND LOVE CRAFTS

My Shaped DT Card

Products Used

Wooden Mounted Stamp:- RN10K - Creative Expressions

Graph'it Markers

Promarkers

Forest Moss D.I.

Dies:- Grand Large Labels - LF-168

Mega Nesties - Curved Rectangles - S5-006 - Spellbinders

Card Holder - 0290 - Joy Crafts

Sentiment Computer generated

Bp and Thread are from my stash

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge

8 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-189-anything-goes-with.html

http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/anything-goes-challenge.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-329-always-anything-goes.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/AG-no-102.html
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/september-one-for-boys.html
http://unicornchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-13-happy-birthday.html
http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/september-anything-goes-link-up.html

DESIGN TEAM'S TOP 3 OVER AT UNICORN CHALLENGE

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Sunday, 11 September 2016

Maisie Caroling

Morning peeps. I am still trying to stay with the Christmas card making mode. Today's card is from one of my Favourite Artists. I have been to my usual Salvation Army Fellowship service this morning and shed my usual tears. They are so good to me and tell me not to worry, I am in the right place.

My 6 x 6 Christmas Card

Colours haven't come out right in the photo. The background is a lovely green. Looks better I.R.L.

Products Used

Digi Image:- Maisie Caroling - Mo's Digital Pencil

Promarkers

Antique Linen D.I.

Frosted Lace Stickles

Dies:- Diagonal In and Out Stitched Rectangles - Die-namics - MFT

Petite Scalloped Circles Large - S4-115 - Spellbinders (Used to cut the Flowers)

Tissue Paper - The Works (Used to make the Flowers)

Products Used from The Ribbon Girl Giveaway that I luckily won :- Backing Paper from Craft and You "White Christmas 6 x 6 pad - CraftYou/WHC - Red Shiny Double Ended Berries - BERR/REDOVAL - Cones Frosted Brown - CONES/FROSTE

Sentiment Computer generated.

Thank you for looking.

8 Challenges Entered

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-189-anything-goes-with.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/anything-goes-challenge.html
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/chnc-challenge-extra-for-september-2016.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html

http://creativeladybirdscreations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-19-morgans-artworld.html
http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-267anything-mo-goes.html
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/AG-no-102.html
http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/september-card-challenge.html

DIANNE'S FAVOURITE OVER AT INSPIRATION DESTINATION

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Saturday, 10 September 2016

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenge - Ch#9

Morning peeps. This is a scheduled post but not miles in front like all the rest have been and will be for awhile. It is only 25th August here in Hertfordshire.

It is time once again for another super month long Challenge to start over at

OPEN-MINDED CRAFTING FUN CHALLENGE

Our Challenge this month is:- Halloween/Dress Up

We have three Sponsor's this month:-

My 7 x 7 Square DT Card

Products Used

Digi Image is my own but it is from The East Wings - Aurora Marilyn

Promarkers

Sakura Glitter pens

7 x 7 Pearl Card Blank - Anna Marie Designs

Vintage Gold Shimmer card - Limetree Crafts

Embossing Folder - No name On

Bp:- Joy's Vintage Papers - HOT3282 - Hot off the Press

Dies:- Standard Circles Large S4-114

Grand Big Scallop Circles - LF-249 - Spellbinders

Cronflower - CED1424 - Finishing Touches - Sue Wilson

Rhinestone and Pearl High Heeled Shoe - Crystals and Gems Uk.

Greeting peel off from my stash

Thank you for looking and do have fun playing the Challenge.

21 Challenges Entered
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-189-anything-goes-with.html

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Thursday, 8 September 2016

Easel Enchanted Reindeer

Morning folks, it is lovely and sunny here this morning. The clouds disappeared late yesterday afternoon.

My card today is carrying on trying to get out of my down on Christmas feelings.

My Christmas Easel Card

Products Used

Card stock:- Bronze Shimmer

Caramel Linen - Limetree Crafts

Snowflake Embossing Folder - Embossalicious

Dies:- Enchanted Reindeer - Create-A-Card - Desire - Crafter's Companion
Peace on Earth - Create-A-Card - Desire - Crafter's Comapanion
Snowflake Punch from my Stash

13 Challenges Entered

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-189-anything-goes-with.html

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/a-bit-more-time-to-craft-challenge-27.html

http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/1st-september-2016-classic-design-team.html
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-380-8th-of-september-easel.html

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-23-anything-goes.html

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-328-always-anything-goes.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/chnc-challenge-297-vintage-or-anything.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/chnc-challenge-extra-for-september-2016.html

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-115-winners-113.html

http://cinspirations.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-257-anything-goes-option-of.html

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/AG-no-102.html

http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-21-optional-themethe-nature.html

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/cute-christmas-characters-or-easel-card.html

Thank you for looking.

ONE OF DT MEMBER BRENDA'S TOP 3 OVER AT
C.R.A.F.T.

ALSO STAR OF THE MONTH OVER AT C.R.A.F.T.

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Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Winter Wonderland

Hi Folks. Another card trying to get into the swing of things and Christmas not to be dreaded by me this year.

A5 Portrait Card

Saturday, 3 September 2016

Ornate Holly Framed Noel

Afternoon folks. The sun was out this morning but it was a very cold wind. The sun has now disappeared and it looks like rain. It was forecast so I suppose I mustn't complain.

I have forced myself to make a card as if I don't, I don't think I will ever go back to it. Crafting has always got me through things in the past. I am not sure it will this time though.

My 6 x 6 Christmas Card