myasperations 2-10-26

    I created this card as my first entry into the Sweet November Stamps Fae-bruary (fairy) Challenge. The beautiful background is from a favorite FB site for digis, Free Printables for your Junk Journaling with TLC. (See details in my supplies section.) I used a free Paint program to layer the sweet fairy digi (her name is Cecily) atop the cloudy rainbow background digi. Some delicate coloring of Cecily with Spectrum Noir markers and a few gel pens brings the digi to life.  

Supplies: 

·  Pre-colored Rainbow background was posted on FB on 6-7-2024 at Free Printables for your Junk Journaling with TLC (on FB). Once you join HERE, check to see if this digi is still available HERE (on a posting)

·   Free Paint.net program can be found HERE (you can add watermarks, layer digis, and more!)

·   Easel Card- Instructions found HERE  

·   Digi- Sweet November Stamps (Cecily)  

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white & silver gel pens

·   Sentiments “Hello Sunshine” is from Beccy’s Place digi set “Hello Sunshine” and  “Be a rainbow…” is from Beccy’s Place digi set “Rainbow (Beccy is starting to sell clear stamp sets online again. Check HERE if you'd like to see which sets are now available!)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Sweet November Stamps Fae-bruary Challenge- Week 1: Fairies and Toadstools 

Friends of Sweet November (FB) Feb  

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge- #271 AG 

Paper Funday- Feb 2026 #84 Anything Goes  (Optional Twist: Use Pastels)

     I created this card to enter the current Simon Says Wednesday Challenge, “Add a Heart,” and had so much fun featuring an adorable cat (from Eurekat Stamps) front and center! Bright and cheery patterned papers jammed full of hearts are sure to… well… warm the heart of the person who receives this sweet card!  

Supplies: 

·   Background scene is upcycled from an old calendar

·   Digi- QKR Eureka Digital Stamp (Lovesick Kitty) is retired, but  an assortment of other Eureka "critter" stamps can be found HERE)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Front Sentiment “Happy Valentine’s Day”-Connie Fong digi stamp set (Lulu and Lonny With Balloon Bundle)

·   Inside Sentiment- “Hugs & Kisses” from Hero Arts Words of Love Digi stamp sheet (no  longer available)

·   Patterned Paper- Hobby Lobby

·   Pioneer Black Photo corners- available from several sources

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge-Add a Heart   

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #1-2026 Jan/Feb  

Crafty Catz Challenge-#706 AG

Pammies Inky Pinky Challenge #2606

Polkadoodles Challenge- Challenge 2, Week 2-AG  

Pattie's Creations Challenge- #239 AG (Feb 2026)

   I created this festive card for the new challenge at Double D’s with a “Vintage/Shabby Chic” theme. It features a photo of a recipe card for Gingersnaps, one of my husband’s favorite holiday cookies.  The recipe was handwritten by my sweet mother-in-law and given to me nearly 50 years ago, so I consider it to be an heirloom! I love honoring the family tradition of making these, and other beloved cookie recipes, every Christmas. The addition of Holly wreath patterned paper as the base of my card, and the wonderful wooden spoons embellished with twine and greenery, gives the card a festive vibe!

Supplies: 

·   Background- Patterned paper from Hobby Lobby (one wreath is fussy-cut and used to embellish inside sentiment)

·   Front Sentiment- Photo of a handwritten recipe card

·   Wooden spoon from  Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Tied Up With String) (Beccy is starting to sell clear stamp sets online again. Check HERE if you'd like to see which sets are now available!)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Inside Sentiment- “Sweet Holiday Wishes” from a Beccy’s Place Digi Set (Christmas Cheers) (Check HERE for availability)

·   Pioneer Clear Photo corners- available from several sources

·   Gold photo corners available from several web sources (WXJ13 Photo Mounting Corners)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   Sheer black dotted Swiss ribbon- JoAnne’s

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Double D’s Challenge- Vintage/Shabby Chic     

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #738-739 (AG/Family Friendly)

Papercraft Challenges- Challenge #126 Theme- AG 

Outlawz Christmas Only Challenge- Feb 2026

Outlawz Challenge Monthly Linky- Feb 2026

Not2Shabby Mood Board Challenge-Feb- (Includes several shades from the Color board, and the theme "From the Kitchen" of the Mood Board)