Polkadoodle Challenge - Anything Goes or Easter

It's time for a Polkadoodle challenge and the theme, as always is

Anything Goes

The DT were challenged to make something Easter themed.  I've used the cute Cottontail Bunny Rabbit die, using up scraps from my stash plus adding googly eyes plus I've used some long forgotten papers from a now retired cd - Candy Doodles.

Good luck with the challenge!

Imagine That:  Anything Goes
Crafty Creations:  Anything Goes
Creative Moments:  Anything Goes
Inspire, Create Challenges:  Pets
Watercooler Wednesday:  All Occasions

Polkadoodle Challenge 14 - Pink and Brown

It's time for another busy Friday!  If you are looking for the Simply Create Too Midway Extra inspiration then its below and the Jellypark challenge will be along soon but for now, its the Polkadoodle challenge!

The theme for the week is:

Pink and Brown

I've gone for an Easter theme and made this rather mad looking Bunny from various dies and papers.  The brown papers are from A Double Sprinkle of Kraft and the pinks are scraps left over from previous projects from Candy Doodles.

I've used X Cut oval dies for the pink parts - I cut round them for the brown parts (the next sized up die was too big) and also for the tummy part.  The round parts are Nesties and the teeth are punched from a heart.  Nose is the same heart but in pink (and covered with glossy accents) and the whiskers are twisty-ties...... I couldn't find anything else suitable!

Inspiration came from a recent cardmaking magazine - I'm not sure which one but I looked at the sample and thought I can do that too!

Good luck with the challenge - for more details pop over to Polkadoodles!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting By Designs:  Animals
Creative Belli:  Easter
Inky Impressions:  For A Child
Sisterhood of Crafters:  Easter / Spring


Papers:  A Double Sprinkle of Kraft and Candy Doodles both from Polkadoodles
Dies:  X Cut oval and circle Nestabilities
Punch:  Heart
Everything else:  My stash (or the kitchen) 

Polkadoodle Challenge 12 - Embossing

It's Friday and as you know, every other Friday is rather busy blog wise for me!  If you are looking for the Simply Create Too challenge its underneath; Jellypark will be coming along soon but for now, here is the new Polkadoodle challenge!  And this week the challenge is:

Embossing

I've gone for the dry kind and used two Cuttlebug folders - Swiss Dots and D'Vine Swirls.  The pink and blue papers are from Candy Doodles cd which is one that I use over and over again for pastels and calm colours plus you get the option of slightly distressed as well as solid - both very good in my book!

I've used a template from Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine plus a dash of inspiration too!  I've cut the fancy bottom of the card by using a Nestie as a template.  The tags have been handwritten and cut with a Sizzix tag die.  Everything else is from my stash.

Good luck with the Polkadoodles challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Creations:  Embossing
Creative Moments:  Animals
Diva's By Design:  Babies / Toddlers
Deep Ocean Challenge:  Cute and Cuddly
Die Cuttin' Diva's:  Bunny
Crafty Bloggers Network:  Spring or Pastels

Papers:  Polkadoodles Candy Doodles cd
Dies:  Sizzix Scallop tag combo and Nesties for template
Template:  Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine
Everything else:  My stash 

Jellypark Challenge - Quench Your Thirst

There is a new challenge at Jellypark this fortnight and the theme is:

Quench Your Thirst

I've used the fab Woman Dressed Up digi stamp and coloured it with Promarkers plus a little bit of sparkle (in the glass!)  I've added a boarder of dotted liquid pearls around the edge of the image plus Polkadoodle papers from Candy Doodles and also the little letters too.

Ribbon is from my stash.  Good luck with the challenge!  The two new release digi stamps I'll be showing over the weekend as Friday's are a rather busy blog post day for me!!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Digi Doodles Shops Best:  Use Pearls (around the edge of the image)
The Paper Shelter:  Anything Goes
Creative Craft Challenges:  Monochromatic Birthday
Deep Ocean Challenge:  Deep Blue

• Image:  Jellypark, coloured with Promarkers
• Papers and Sentiment:  Polkadoodles, Candy Doodles cd
• Everything else:  My stash

Polkadoodle Challenge 33 - Tags

There is a new challenge over at Polkadoodles and the theme this week is:

Tags

I've used papers from Candy Doodles cd (one of my favourites) along with a Sizzix Super Scallop tag die, faux stitching and a fab Emma Canning digi image which I've coloured with Promarkers and I'm rather pleased with how her hair has turned out!

The tag and image have been added with foam pads which helped on the tag as I added quite a bit of ribbon to the top of it - all left over from my cousin Claire's Wedding earlier in the year (thanks Claire!)

If you like the look of the image pop over to Emma's blog as she is holding a Design Team call at the moment!  I've actually added a real string to the ribbon, partly cos I was not concentrating and snipped through the image!  Doh!

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

The Paper Shelter:  Clean and Simple
Sisterhood of Crafters:  Tag You're It

• Image:  Emma Canning, coloured with Promarkers
• Papers:  Candy Doodles cd
• Ribbon:  Generous donation from Claire
• Dies:  Sizzix Super Scallop tag

Polkadoodle Challenge 31 - Bunting and Banners

Ready for another post?! This one is for Polkadoodle - another challenge is launched today and the theme is:

Banners and Bunting

I've made this image bigger than normal because I am rather pleased with how it turned out - it looked nothing like this in my head!!  I've used Candy Doodles papers plus some random doodling around the edges.  X Cut dies for the ovals and an Emma Canning digi that I've coloured with Promarkers (rather pleased with how the hair has turned out!) plus a smidge of liquid pearls.

The bunting has been made with offcuts of card and I've added a dotted line around the inner edge and then added half pearls plus some pink and white bakers twine.  I think the girlie in me is screaming to get out at the moment and I've even been wearing DRESSES for work (there was a sale on in Monsoon at Piccadilly Station a few weeks ago and I could not resist half price or better - was £55 reduced to £16.50 and £24 - I mean, hello?!  And they fit perfectly!)

Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Digital Tuesday:  Monochromatic
Tuesday Throwdown:  Doodling
Whoopsi Daisy:  Lots of Layers
Kenny K's Krafty Krew:  Banners and Bunting
Pile It On:  Cute As Can Be

• Image:  Emma Canning digi, coloured with Promarkers
• Papers:  Candy Doodles from Polkadoodles
• Everything else:  My stash

Polkadoodle Challenge 17 - Shabby Chic / Vintage

It's time for another Polkadoodle challenge!  This week the theme is:

Shabby Chic / Vintage

And here is what I came up with!  I do like making baby cards and I always like to make a boy and a girl one!  I've used a kraft card blank for each and then slightly trimmed it down so it would fit in my rather ancient Sizzix Original red die cutting machine so I could use the fab Marianne Embossing folder (it also punches out the little bits across the bottom!)  I've also used the Baby Carriage too.

I've used papers from Sugarplum Daisy (gingham) and Candy Doodles cds.  Then I found various ribbons in my stash - I think the pink gingham must have been tied around something before as it looked 'used'!  The charms are from my stash too.

Good luck with the challenge - for more details, pop over to the challenge blog!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Bearly Mine:  Baby Days

Creative Card Crew:  Ribbon

Party Time Tuesday's:  Anything Goes + Kraft

Kaboodle Doodles:  Embossing

Lollipop Crafts:  Baby Baby

• Dies / Embossing:  Marianne Creatables
• Papers:  Polkadoodles - Sugarplum Daisy and Candy Doodles cds
• Everything else:  My stash

Polkadoodle Challenge 9 - Polkadots Or Stripes Or Both

Time for another Polkadoodle challenge! The theme this week is:

Polkadots or Stripes (or both!)

I've gone for the dot option and have used Candy Doodles cd for the paper - printed on both sides - pink spots and black spots, plus also the flowers are pre printed - I just cut them out!

Once cut out I added a doodled border to the pink flowers and then layered them up with contrasting colours with a rather blingy black gem for the centres.


I've added a faux stitch around all the edges as it looked a little unfinished without it! Good luck with the challenge - closing date is Sunday 11 March at 12noon GMT.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Divas By Design: Spots or Stripes
Crafty Sentiments: Shaped but Not Square
Sassy Cheryl: Spotty
Top Tip Tuesday: Stitches - Real or Faux

• Paper and flowers: Candy Doodles cd
• Template: An old die cut from my stash
• Gems: My stash

Polkadoodle Challenge 7 - Recipe

It's time for another Polkadoodle challenge and you will want to pop over to the challenge blog, not only to see the fantastic samples by the girls but to also read some exciting news - and there is lots of it!!

The challenge this week is a recipe:

One Image, Two Papers and Three Embellishments

Now it does look like I've used four embellishments but the charm IS attached to the ribbon and thus counts as one!! Sneaky, I know, but hey!!

If you are wondering why I've made a blue and a pinky lilac one, its because I'm going to be an Auntie any day now and I'm keeping my options open as to what it will be and I've already got a few card orders from family members for when it does arrive!


I've used the Candy Doodles cd (watch its revamped launch on Create and Craft this weekend!) and coloured the birdie with Promarkers, adding a Marianne Creatables diecut and used a Nesties for the shape. All the other bits and bobs are from my stash.

I've added a dotted line of liquid pearls around the outer edge of the card and also on the coloured layer for a bit more bling.

Good luck with the challenge - closing date is Sunday 26 February at 12noon GMT.
I'd like to enter the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge: Perfect Pair
Alota Rubber Stamps: Shaped Card
Cupcake Craft Room: New Beginnings
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop: Anything Goes With Ribbon
My Mums Craft Shop: Swirls and Pearls

• All papers and image: Candy Doodles cd
• Dies: Marianne Creatables and Spellbinder Nestabilities
• Everything else: My stash
  

Fetch A Sketch Challenge 7

The weeks are going by so fast! And we can't believe that we are already on challenge and sketch 7 on Fetch A Sketch!

We have a returning sponsor - Nikky from Polkadoodles who is generously offering a prize that you can see on Fetch A Sketch (if nothing there - it will be soon, I just forgot to take a photo!)

And here is the sketch for this fortnight:

Hope its not too tricky for you but just think of the bunting you could add!! Feel free to add an image in too and any extra embellishments you need - just follow the basics of the sketch and we will be happy!

I've made 10 cards (yes 10!) with the sketch! I made them for a neighbour who was due a little girl at the end of July so they could be used as either birth announcements or little thank you cards. I've used papers from Candy Doodles from Polkadoodles and inked them before adding them as bunting.


The ribbon I bought from one of my local craft shops (I bought two types just in case hehehe!) and I've added a smaller offcut of card as a central panel and then used liquid pearls to dot around the edges.
I've made three variations on the theme.

Good luck with the challenge - its open until 12noon GMT on Sunday 2 October and for more details and how to enter just pop over to Fetch A Sketch!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Aly's Challenge: Add a Bow
Card Cupids: Anything Goes
Sparkles Challenge: White and Another Colour
Just Some Lines: New Baby

• Papers: Candy Doodles cd from Polkadoodles
• Everything else: My stash
  

Polkadoodle Challenge 16 - Three Different Patterned Papers

Can it really be Friday again?! I actually thought it was Friday yesterday due to the glut of Bank Holiday's on the horizon! Anyway! As it IS Friday, its time for another Polkadoodle challenge!

This week the challenge is to:

Use Three Different Patterned Papers

Now I've slightly stretched this as the main paper is not really, strictly patterned but its actually more of a mottled design.... but I'm counting it as one of my three! All three papers are from the wonderful Candy Doodles cd which still remains one of my favourites from Polkadoodles.


I've stamped Nellienoo and then coloured in with Promarkers and because I have to make one of each when making baby cards (it seem more 'right' if you know what I mean!) I've done a blue and a pink colourway.

The ribbons, charms and jump rings are from my stash, along with the tiny half pearls. For more inspiration and how to enter, please visit the Polkadoodle challenge blog! Good luck - entries close on Sunday 1 May at 12noon GMT.

• All papers: Candy Doodles cd from Polkadoodles
• Image: Nellienoo stamp, coloured with Promarkers
• Everything else: My stash

Baby Blue

I made the little fimo feet ages ago and they had originally been attached to another card, but I'd never liked it, so they have been recycled for this card which is for the Pattie's Creations challenge, and this week asks for:

Make Your Own Embellishments

I've used various digital papers that were in my box of bits from previous projects and I'm sure the blue check background is from the Candy Doodles cd by Polkadoodles, but the rest I am just not sure of!

The organza blue ribbon is also recycled! The image, a Pattie's Creations, has been coloured with Promarkers and I've dotted the edges with a blue gel pen. I just love this image and its such a joy to colour each time!

• Image: Pattie's Creations - coloured with Promarkers
• Papers: Main blue backing - Polkadoodles Candy Doodles cd
• Feet embellishments: Made by me
• Everything else: My stash
  

Polkadoodle Challenge 7 - Chocolate!

It's Friday so that means it is time for another Polkadoodle challenge! Our own little Belgian chocolate girl (Saskia) has set the challenge this week and she wants to see:

Chocolate!

So either use the colours for inspiration, or make it look like chocolate or even use real chocolate!

I've used the decoupage template from Candy Doodles cd and its one that I return to time and time again as it is so easy to make but looks great!

I've layered up all the elements with foam pads, added glossy accents to the chocolate topping and glitter glue on the ribbon bow and that is it! Really easy and quick to make!

Good luck with the challenge - closing date is Sunday 27 February at 12noon GMT.

• Cupcake: Candy Doodles cd

Baby Pink Giraffe

And here is the other half to this card! This one is for the Pattie's Creations challenge which is:

Anything Goes

I've used one of Pattie's images (I won the recent blog hop and picked this image along with a few others!) and its been coloured with Promarkers. I've layered it onto the largest Nesties shape and dotted a pink gel pen around the edges and also the edge of the card.

The backing paper is from Candy Doodles from Polkadoodles with the organza ribbon and charm from my stash. This is such a cute image and I have a feeling that I will be using it a lot more as it is a dream to colour! Thank you Pattie!

• Backing paper: Candy Doodles cd from Polkadoodles
• Image: Pattie's Creations, coloured with Promarkers
• Dies: Spellbinder Nestabilities
• Everything else: My stash
  

Baby Blue Giraffe

Apologies for the slightly dark photo - its been chucking it down all day and the light has been terrible! This is for the Passion for Promarkers challenge which is:

Card for a Baby

As I am on a mission to use up all my scraps and pre-printed digi papers, I found a folder with scraps from Polkadoodles Candy Doodles cd. So all the papers you see on this card are from that cd along with a very sweet image that I won over on Pattie's Creations. I've coloured it with Promarkers, added a dotted line around the edge and then some buttons from my stash.


I've made a little baby girl one too but that's for later in the week as I like to make both baby boy and girl cards at the same time for some strange reason!

I told you I'd done well with crafting this afternoon!

• All papers: Candy Doodles from Polkadoodles
• Image: Pattie's Creations, coloured with Promarkers
• Everything else: My stash
  

Baby Blue

I found a new challenge site last week - CD Sunday and entered the challenge, so have decided to go with this weeks too, which is:

Check It Out

Basically, as long as something from a crafting CD has been used and the theme has been followed, then it can be entered! I've used papers from Candy Doodles from Polkadoodles plus an off-cut that I found in the scraps box.

The punch is a Martha Stewart one and I've used the off-cut from making the card blank (trying to cut down on waste - not that I throw much away anyway!) The ribbon, found in my ribbon bag was just about the right length hence why it is not tied!

The cute bear, coloured with Promarkers is from Digi Sparkle. I've used one of my Nesties to cut around the image and added three square brads from my stash to the top corner. A bit of inking and corner rounding and the card is complete!

I have a feeling that, time permitting, I will be entering each week for these CD Sunday challenges as most of my stash is digital and on a CD!

• Papers: Candy Doodles from Polkadoodles
• Image: Digi Sparkle, coloured with Promarkers
• Punch: Martha Stewart
• Dies: Spellbinder Nestabilities
• Everything else: My stash
  

Cupcake

I found a new challenge site last week whilst blog hopping, well, its a new challenge site to me anyway! It's called CD Sunday challenge and basically you have to use something from a crafting CD. And as I own a fair few, I thought I'd give it a whirl!

The current challenge is:

In Stitches

And I have slightly cheated by making faux stitching around the edges of the card and also one of the Nesties layers. Which is probably neater than if I tried it on the sewing machine! I've used an image from Candy Doodles and the backing papers from Love and Cherish both by Polkadoodles. The cupcake I've printed at A5 size and its layered too, so one full cupcake can be printed onto one sheet of A4 card.

I've added some glitter glue to the bow and also around the Nesties layer. With a bit of inking, the card is completed! I was going to add a sentiment, but could not decide what to add or where it should be placed. So one will be added before I use it. Probably.

• All paperbased items: Candy Doodles and Love and Cherish CD's from Polkadoodles
• Everything else: My stash
  

Polkadoodle Challenge 51 - Sketch & Colouring

Welcome to the Polkadoodle challenge! This is our last challenge of 2010 and it will run for longer than usual, and will close on Sunday 9 January 2011 at 12noon GMT. On behalf of the Design Team, I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This is the first sketch I have ever created and I'm very pleased with myself too! The challenge this week is to follow the sketch - it can be flipped or rotated - and to use either a stamped or digital image that you have coloured yourself.
I've used the very cute Nellienoo Elephant stamp, coloured them with Promarkers and used papers including the flowers from Candy Doodles. There seems to be a lot of babies either arriving or on the horizon so I decided to make a boy and a girl card (plus I enjoyed my own sketch!)The ribbons and gems are from my stash and I've added some blobs of liquid pearls around the edges of the images.

Good luck in entering the challenge - it is open until Sunday 9 January at 12noon GMT so you have loadsa time!

• Image: Nellienoo elephant stamp, coloured with Promarkers
• Papers: Candy Doodles cd
• Everything else: My stash

Polkadoodle Challenge 31 - Sketch

Welcome to another Polkadoodle Friday! The sketch for this week was set by Kerry, who sadly has decided to hang her boots up from the Polkadoodle DT but in honour of her, we decided to still use her fab sketch!

So the challenge this week is to use the sketch below I've used papers from Candy Doodles along with the Gracie Fairy Flutterfly stamp and the sentiment. Gracie has been coloured with Promarkers.

I've made the flowers from circles cut from double sided printed card and simply snipped the edges and fluffed them up and in to create tactile flowers. Really easy and simple!

A little bit of inking and edge rounding and the card is complete!

Hope you can join in the challenge this week - pop over to the Challenge Blog for more details plus the fantastic Aquamarker challenge is still running, this one you do not want to miss!

You have until 12noon GMT on Sunday 15 August to enter the sketch challenge - good luck!

• Papers: Candy Doodles cd
• Image and sentiment - Gracie Fairy Flutterfly stamp

Polkadoodle Challenge 30 - Generic

It's Friday again so time for another Polkadoodle challenge! This week, the designer and brains behind Polkadoodle, Nikky has set the challenge and she wants to see cards that are:

Male and Female Generic

So basically a card that you could send to either a male or female! I made this cute monkey card using the layered template and papers from Paper Boutique Vol 1 along with the sentiment backer from Candy Doodles (which I coloured with Promakers to match the colour scheme)

I've added a die cut shape using my Nesties plus some doodling, ribbon and die cuts from my stash and the card is complete! And it was for a cheeky monkey who recently celebrated his first Birthday!

Good luck in entering the challenge - you have until Sunday 8 August at 12noon GMT to enter.

• Layered template and backing paper: Paper Boutique Vol 1
• Sentiment backer: Candy Doodles (coloured with Promarkers)
• Everything else: My stash