Crafty Gals Corner Challenge # 278- Anything Goes with a Twist- Sweets for Dad

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Summer is upon us and the weather to match is here in Southern California.  I am not a summer girl, but love the break from teaching.  I fill my summer days with relaxing, crafting and sleeping.  This summer will be no different.  

Today we have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner- Anything goes with a twist- Sweets for Dad.  Summer always starts with celebrating our Father's and sweets for my dad is about all he wants. 

Here is the card I created using a shaped die from Sizzix.

 

I first created the base of the donut using cardstock from my stash.  I layered the "frosting" on with dimension to build the layers up.  I then added sprinkles using Stickles in yellow, blue and green.  I then stamped and die cut the letters from the Outline Bet Die Set from Fun Stampers Journey on yellow cardstock.  I added these to the card using dimensions too.

The inside of the card, I added the sentiment from the Annual Celebration, also for Fun Stampers Journey. 

I think my dad will love this card.   Now, we would love to see what you create.  Create a new project and maybe put the twist on it and then share it with us over at Crafty Gals Corner.

Also, please leave me a comment, letting me know your thoughts on my "paper" donut.  

***Just as a reminder, the Crafty Gals Corner design team will be taking the month of July off, but we will be back with a new challenge in August.  Have a very crafty summer! 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #277- Anything goes with a twist- Flowers for Mom

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

May is here and the end of another school year is quickly approaching.  I always love the month of May with it's anticipation for summer, but all the pretty colors of flowers that spring up this time of year.  When I saw the twist this month for Crafty Gals Corner, I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

I have had this paper in my stash for awhile and I thought what better time to color this panel up but now.

Here is the card I created:

 

I loved coloring this panel with my Copic Markers:

Greens: YG61, G82, G19, G24, YG09, G03

Yellows: Y08, Y13

Pinks: RV17, RV55, RV66, RV55

Purples: V25, V22

Blues: BG02, BG01

Oranges: YR14, YR02

Reds: R29, R14, R59, R29

I finished the card by adding the sentiment from Taylored Expressions, stamped in black ink on white cardstock and die cut out.  I then added a few pearls to the center of the pink flowers.

I hope you had a wonderful Mother's day and have an even better May.  Get out and smell the flowers. 

Thank you for stopping by,  Please leave me a comment and then share your flower projects with us at Crafty Gals Corner.  

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner-Challenge #276- Anything Goes with a "Spring" twist

 

Hello crafty friends,

We are starting the fourth month of the year and we are speeding right through the year.   I can't believe that Easter was just this past weekend and as a teacher we are getting ready for state testing and then the end of the year.  

Spring is always a time that is full of bright colors and fun animals.  For the new challenge this month at Crafty Gals Corner, I brought out this cute ladybug girl stamp from Stamp Anniething, I believe.

Here is the card I created:

 

I colored the image with my Copics.

I then made the card base and background with paper from Echo Park "Little Ladybug" paper pack.  I die cut a few different sizes of circles.  The ladybugs and the sentiment is from the Echo Park paper pack. Simple but so cheerful.

Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.  Can't wait to see what yu create.  

Craft Gals Corner- Challenge 275 Anything Goes w/twist: Make it Green

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe it is March already?  Where is the year going?  We are soon going to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and then Easter.  The days are flying by.

Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, the challenge this month at Crafty Gals Corner is to create with a Green twist, so let's see those St. Patrick's day cards.

I went a little different with my card and went green toward the "Wicked" theme.

Here is the card I created using stamps from Kindred Stamps.

I could not come up with an appropriate background to create, so I used the powers of the internet and I searched fro a background from the movie.  I liked how one side was pink and one was green, perfect to place the two girls in front.

I then set out to color the girls with my Copic markers 

Elphaba:

Hat, cloak, dress and shoes: N7, N6, N4, N2

Broom Handle:  E47, E44, E42

Broom Bristles: E34, Y15, Y13

Skin: G17, YG07, YG05, YG03, YG01

Lips: G29, G12, G14

Hair: T8, T5, T3 

Glinda

Skin:E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R22, R20

Hair: E47, E44, E42, Y00

Lips: RV34, RV32, RV10

Crown and Earrings: C3, C0

Scepter: C3, C1, C00

Dress: RV14, RV13, RV10 

The sentiment is from the same set as the images.  I stamped it with Versamark and embossed with white powder.

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my contribution to the challenge.  Now please leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Then, please plan to share with us over at Crafty Gals Corner, you "green" projects.   

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge # 274- Anything Goes with a Twist: Heart

 

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

February is all about Valentine's Day and love and the challenge this month at Crafty Gals Corner challenges you to use a heart on your project.  Let's see those projects you made for your loved ones, using a heart.  

I chose to use this adorable image from Saturated Canary that I have in my stash.

 

I colored the image using my Copic Markers:

Skin: E13, E11, E00

Hair: E29, E25

Lips: E04

Eyes: B24, B21

Dress: RV34, R83, RV11, RV10, RV000

Shoes: 100, C9, C7, C5, C3, C1

Grass: G99, G94, G24

Mushroom R35, RV21, E53, E50

The card base was created from papers from Authentique's line "Lovely".  I added some heart shaped pearls to the card for embellishment. 

Please leave me a comment and then join the challenge at Crafty Gals Corner, sharing a project with a heart on it. 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #273- Anything Goes with a Snowman twist

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome to 2026 and a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.  I hope you are crafting the new year in and loving every minute.  I have big goals this year, crafting wise.  Stay tuned.

Today we start the year at Crafty Gals Corner with a new challenge "Anything Goes with a Snowman Twist".  Snowmen are my favorite, so I had a hard time coming up with just one project to share.  I could fill a whole month of Snowmen projects.

I chose this stunning card I created.

 

I used the Lawn Fawn set "Snowball Fight" and went out of my comfort zone and used pink as the theme for this card.

The background was created using Distress inks and splattered some sparkle silk.  I then colored the image using my Copics, cut them out and layered them to create this fun scene.  I love the sentiment that goes with this set, "We have snow much fun together".  These mice really do know how to have fun in the snow.

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment  and then create a project and try adding a snowman to it and share it with us over at Crafty Gals Corner.  We would love to see your creations. 

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #272 "Tis the Season"

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe we are well into the "ber" months, which Christmas right around the corner.  The new year will be here before we know it.  Have you started on your Christmas cards yet?  I have started with this one card I created for our challenge "Tis the Season".

For this challenge, I received this adorable digital stamp from Dr. Digi's House of Stamps stamp entitled "Pugsley". 

Here is the card I created using the stamp.

 

The card base was created using paper from Photoplay's line titled "Holiday Cheer".

I colored the stamp with my Copics to look like a friend of mine's pug.

Body: E43, E53, E50

Face: W9, W7, W5

Antlers: BG99, BG96, BG93

Tongue: R85, R83

Now it is your turn to create a Christmas card and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.  But, first, leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts on this card.   

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #271: Fill in the Blank: Spooky _________

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

How is it already October?  Didn't we just start the year 2025.  This year is flying by.  

We are near Halloween, so preparations for trick-or-treating and decorating our houses for the event are happening.   How ever you celebrate Halloween with cute images like this one from Colour of Love or spooky things like blood and ghosts, please be careful.

We have a new challenge over at Crafty Gals Corner.  It is another fill in the blank, but this month we want you to finish the phrase: Spooky _______.

I went with Spooky Night. I received this adorable but spooky image from Colours of Love.  The image is titled "Little Batty's Pumpkin Patch".  I think she is more cute than spooky.

     

 

Here is the card I created.

 

I created this card panel coloring with my Copics.

Skin: G24, YG03, YG11

Hair: BV08, V17, V15

Eyes: B26, B21

Dress: C9, C7, C5, RV99, RV95, RV91

Shoes and bats: C9, C7, C5 

Sky: BV25, BG78, BG75, BG72

Tree: E79, E29, E25, E23

Moon: Y38, Y19, Y15

Pumpkins: YR27, YR68, YR15, Y19, Y15

Dirt: E79, E57, E34

Leaves and Stems: YG97, YG95, YG93 

Here is a close up of the coloring on the image:

 

I matted the card on a piece of black and then purple cardstock.  

I finished the card by die cutting from a grey glitter card stock the word "spooky" from Stampin Up Expressions Thinlits.

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment and then join us over at Crafty Gals Corner to share your cards that fill in the blank: Spooky ________.

 

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #270- Fillin the Blank: Fall _______

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We took a month off at Crafty Gals Corner, but we are back with a new challenge.  The challenge for this month is Fill in the Blank: Fall ___________.  We want to see your fall projects.  You can share them with us at our challenge blog here.

This past month has been a whirlwind with a new school year starting.  I have been busy, to the break was much needed and helpful.  

For the challenge, I chose to fill in the blank with Fox, but using this adorable fox from Polkadoodles entitled :Pumpkin Autumn Fall Fox".

 

Here is the card I created with the sweet image:

 

I used my Copics to color the image. 

Fox: E09,E07, E97, E23, E31

Leaves, Stem and Scarf: BG99, BG96, BG93

Pumpkin: YR18, YR02, E93

The card base was created with pattern paper from Scrapbook.com- Woodland collection.  I then finished the card with some jute, a tassel I had in my stash and some wooden leaves I got at Dollar Tree.

Now it is your turn.  Create a fall project and share with with us at Crafty Gals Corner.   Then leave me a comment.  Happy Crafting.  

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #269: Fill in the Blank: _________ July

 

Hello Crafty Friends, 

Can you believe that half of 2025 is over?  I saw a meme the other day that said we are closer to 2050 than we are to 2000.  It is hard to imagine that.  It is hard to imagine that my summer break is over half over too.  I have so many projects and techniques I want to work on and accomplish, but I have been productive so far.  How are your summer plans going?

Today we have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner.  The challenge is another Fill in the Blank: __________ July.  You can be as creative as you want as you are working through this challenge.  When I think of July, I think of Christmas in July.  I love Christmas, so any reason to work on and celebrate Christmas I am all for it.   

The image I played with is from RAM stamps.  Rachelle is an amazing designer and I always love to play with her stamps.  

 

Here is a note from Rachelle Anne Miller:

I am an artist & designer living in the beautiful Adelaide Hills in South Australia with my husband and three amazing children! I love to create and am especially drawn to all things cute. I've worked on children's books, greeting cards, craft supplies, children's room décor, tech accessories, and more. I love to bring out joy and imagination in my art and create something a little different to inspire and make you smile.

 

Her stamps definitely make me smile.  Here is the card I created using the digital stamp "Christmas Joy".

 

I used Carta Bella "Christmas" line for the card base.  I then made a shaker for the stamped image and used pieces from my stash.

I colored the images with my Copics:

JOY: R59, R46, R35

Lights: Y13, G28, YR68, BG45

Kangaroo: E79, E57, E37, E34, E31

Koala: BV23, E74, E70

Noses: C9 

The little Koala and Kangaroo looks like they are having fun and spreading the JOY of Christmas around.

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment and then join the challenge with your own July project to Crafty Gals Corner.  

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #268: Fill in the Blank: Dad's _________

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

June is here and the summer has started.  As a teacher, I can't wait for summer, to be able to relax, read a book......Who am I kidding?  Summer is for projects around the house, cleaning things out and of course crafting as much as I can.

The start of summer for me is Father's Day.  This month's theme at Crafty Gals Corner is all about dad with a fill in the blank: Dad's __________.

I chose to use this awesome digital stamp from SheepSki Designs entitled "Bryan's Baby" for a masculine card fit for the car enthusiast in your life.  

 

Here is my take on Dad's car.

 

I colored the image with my Copics:

Car: B39, B99, B37

Interior and "fan": YR27, YR18, YR02

Tires: C9, C7, C5

Grill and Bumper: C7, C5, C3

Windshield: B00, B000, B0000

Cogs: E09, E97, YG93, YG91

I used pattern paper from Authentique's Anchored collection and some embellishments from my stash. The sentiment is foiled and is from Taylored Expressions. 

It is your turn now,  Create something for Dad and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.  Then leave me a comment letting me know what you will create with Fill in the Blank: Dad's ________.

 

 

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #267 Fill in the Blank: Fancy _________

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Can you believe it is May already?  The days are flying by.  I am loving the cooler weather here in So Cal, and hope they last as long as they can.  I do not like summer.

The challenge this month is Fill in the Blank: Fancy ________.  I chose to do a fancy FOLD for the challenge.  I used the Poppy Fairy image from Moondrea Designs for my card. 

 

Here is the card I created:

 

Here is a look inside when the card is folded into an easel card.

 

I colored the image with my Copic Markers:

Skin: E11, E21, E51, E50

Flowers: YR18, YR16, YR12, E79, E77

Hair: E79, E29, E25, E21

Leaves: G99, G94, YG03

Dress: BG49, BG15, BG45

Wings: BG45, BG13, BG11

Lips: RV23, RV91

I finished the card by matting the image with cardstock and adding the foiled  sentiment from Taylored Expressions to the inside,  I wanted to keep it simple as to not draw away from the image itself.

Thank you for stopping by and looking,  Please leave me a comment and then create your own "Fancy _____" and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner.

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge # 266- Fill in the Blank: Adorable__________

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

I am sure you have noticed that we have a new look with new graphics at Crafty Gals Corner.  I love the cherry blossoms and the fresh new look.  We still are the same group of designers and crafty gals, just with a new fresh look. 

Our challenge this month is Fill in the blank: Adorable _________.

The stamp I received to color up this month is from Poladoodle entitled "Party Balloon Bunny".  I think she is adorable and why I chose her for our challenge this month.

Here is the card I created. 

My color inspiration came from the Echo Park paper pack "Happy Birthday". Once I had picked the paper, I matched the solid papers and began coloring using my Copic Markers.

 

Fur: E57, E23, E34

Ears: E23, E34, RV34, RV10

Tutu and Balloon: BV17, BV13, BV02

Flowers: R89, R85, R83

Leaves: G99, G94, YG03, G28, G24

 

I used a label die from Stampin Up to cut out the bunny for my focal point.  I added some lace from my stash also.  To finish the card, I added the sentiment sticker from the paper pack and some peals from Pink and Main,  

She is ready for her next party and she is adorable.

 

Now it is your turn. Leave me a comment and then go and share an "adorable" project with us over at Crafty Gals Corner. 

 

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #265: Fill in the blank- Fairy Tale_________

Hello Crafty Friends,

March is here.  Where has the time gone.  I cant believe it is March already and time has changed here in California.  I love the longer days because it makes me more productive with more light, later.  

This month at Crafty Gals Corner, the challenge is to Fill in the blank- Fairy Tale ____________.  Some ideas would be fairies, princesses, mermaids, leprechauns, etc.  You get to pick and share your creation with us.

This month, one of our sponsors is Sheepski Designs.  I chose to use this cute fairy, Breena and Bear (Image #55).

Here is  the card I created with this fun image.

 I had fun creating this card.  

The first think I did was pick out the paper I wanted to use.  The paper is from some scraps I had from Echo Park.  I then picked out my Copic Markers to match.

I colored the image with:

Skin: E11, E21, E51

Hair: Y21, YR24

Wings: V17, V15, V12, V20

Bear: E25, E34

I finished the card, by adding a sentiment that I foiled from Taylored Expressions, added a bow to the bottom and some pearls from Pink and Main,

Now it is your turn.  Leave me a comment and then create something with a Fairy Tale theme and share it with us at Crafty Gals Corner. 

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge #264 Fill in the blank- Pink ________

 

 Hello Crafty Friends,

It has been a month since I last posted and life has been busy.  I can not believe it is the second month of the year.  Where is the time going?  It is going by fast.

We have a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner this month called "Fill in the blank; Pink______".  I received this adorable image from LeAnn's World 101 entitled "Abigail" to color.

 I knew exactly what color I was going to use to make her beautiful.  Of course- Pink!

Here is the card I created:

 

I colored the image with my Copic Markers.

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00

Hair: E29, E25, E21

Dress: RV34, RV32, RV11

Eyes: B23, B21

Petticoat: C2 C0

The card base was created with some pink cardstock, pattern paper from Doodlebug's Gingerbread Kisses line and some die cuts from Fun Stampers Journey.

The sentiment is from Scrapbook.com's enchanted forest collection and stamped with black ink.

To finish the card I added a few pink pearls from Pink and Main.

Now it is your turn.  Share a pink project with us over at Crafty Gals Corner.  Please leave me a comment before you go.

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge 263- Fill in the Blank: Snow______.

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Happy New Year!  I love all the possibilities the new year brings.  New goals, new things to try, new things to discover and new challenges to participate in.  A fresh start and a chance to become better than you were last year.

Over at Crafty Gals Corner we have a new challenge because it is a new month.  The challenge is new for me, but one that I find was easy to meet.

When I saw the challenge I knew exactly what I would fill the blank with.  Snow MAN!  I love snowmen and so I was excited to use this adorable image from RAM stamps, our sponsor this month.

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Ram Stamps

Prize ~ $10 Gift Certificate

A note from Rachelle Anne Miller:

I am an artist & designer living in the beautiful Adelaide Hills in South Australia with my husband and three amazing children! I love to create and am especially drawn to all things cute. I've worked on children's books, greeting cards, craft supplies, children's room décor, tech accessories, and more. I love to bring out joy and imagination in my art and create something a little different to inspire and make you smile.

               * * * * * * * * * *

Here is the card I created using the adorable "Woodland Snowman" image from RAM stamps.

 I first colored the image using my Copic Markers.

Snowman: BG01, BG000, BG10

Carrot: YR65, YR61

Snowman scarf and hat: G28, G24

Little girl's skin: E11, E21, E51

Hair: E44, E43

Outfit: RV34, RV32, RV11

Candle: E51, E50, Y15, C7, C5

Rabbit: C2, C0, RV32

Squirrel and Nut: E37, E25, E21

Birds and Ornament: R59, R29, R27

I finished the card by adding some paper from my stash from Echo Park and adding a few blue pearls I had on hand.  Very simple, but I love it.

Now it is your turn to Fill in the Blank: Snow____. and then share your creation with us at Crafty Gals Corner. 

Thank you for stopping by.  Please leave me a comment.

 

Crafty Gals Corner- Challenge # 262- Make it Merry

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

The challenge for the Crafty Gals Corner is a special one. The challenge this month is Anything Goes with a Make it Merry twist.  Let's see your Christmas projects we know you are working on.  Keep reading to find out the special part of this challenge.

Our sponsor this month is Beccy's Place.  I got to play with this cute snowman digital stamp Sandy Christmas  for this month's challenge.  I think it was perfect for a Southern California Christmas.

 Here is the card I created with the snowman digital stamp.

 I colored the image with my Copics:

Snowman: E33, E31, E23, E21

Sticks: E79, E57

Surfboard: G99, G94, G24

Glasses: C9, C6

Nose: YR18, YR15, YR12

Fluffy part of the hat: RV0000

Hat and Starfish: R29, R24, R05

The card base, I created with pattern paper from Creative Imaginations.  I fussy cut a shell and a starfish from the same set of paper. 

To finish the card, I added a jingle bell to the card using some twine.  

In addition to our regular challenge, we are also hosting a Blogiversary Blog Hop! This marks 10 years that Samantha got challenges, sponsors and some WONDERFUL ladies together, to inspire you with beautiful crafty creations.

Now this would not be a celebration without some prizes, right? Well, we do have some wonderful prizes offered by Crafty Gals Corner and also from some of our wonderful sponsors, for this blog hop.  All you have to do for a chance to be win a prize is to leave some love on our teammies' blogs.  So come hop along with us, have fun, and good luck!
Please follow the blog hop schedule below,  and if you get lost you can just hop on back here :)

Crafty Gals Corner Anniversary Blog Hop

Billie
Cathie
Christopher
Jeanie
Judy V.
Judy Mc.
Kim <--------You are here!
Lena
Rae Ann

Our AMAZING sponsors for this blog hop are:

     

Colour of Love

Prize ~ 1 Digi of your choice

Dr. Digi's House of Stamps

Prize ~ 1 Digi of your choice

Mirtillamente Craft Shop

Prize:  1 Digi of your choice

Moondrea Designs

Prize ~ 1 Digi of your choice

Pattie's Creations

Prize: 1 Digi of your choice

The Paper Shelter

Prize: 1 Digi of your choice

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