Friday 28 January 2022

Card making & crafting challenge - Wk 5 Anything Goes

 It's Friday and that means it's time for a brand new card making & crafting challenge!...


PRIZES: 3 DIGITAL STAMP DOWNLOADS FOR OUR RANDOM WINNER - anyone can win!
TOP 3 DT Favourites: Our Design Team will choose their favourite 3 entries who win 1
digital stamp download.
You do not need to use Polkadoodles products to enter any of our challenges.
Follow the INLINKZ instructions to enter & rules!

THE WINNERS OF OUR LAST CHALLENGE ARE AT THE END OF THIS POST
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Check out the latest new releases in store - perfect for Valentine's but also all through the year too!

So let's get to today's team challenge...Spring is just around the corner and they were all asked to create something using the lovely flowery Darling Buds range of digi stamps...  

Natalia - Hello everyone! I hope most of us miss the spring and summertime. I miss it so much, for the beautiful sunny days. So, for my next inspiration, I have prepared an art journal page from the digital stamp Hyacinth - The Darling Buds colored with alcohol markers and placed on the first plan. Thanks to this stamp I created the rest of my vision of work. I love warm colours around me when the Spring comes. I've played a bit with watercolor paints to create my background and various, awesome flowers and mushrooms polymer stamps that can find on Polkadoodles' website.  It's time to bloom :) ... what more can be said?? That's my work this time, very warm, very mixed media...
Other products used: polymer stamps - Great Days Clear Stamp set,  Time to Bloom Stamps - Clear

Merja - On my card I used an adorable Hyacinth image, coloured her with alcohol markers and then fussy cut her. The background I made with multiple stencils and medias. Firstly I used Heavenly Circles stencil with yellow and orange sprays, then I added some purple Distress Ink and yellow paste with Creepy Foliage stencil. The text is from Let's Hang Out Sentiments set and I taped it and the image with foam tape on the background.

Nunzia: I made this postcard-style card by watercoloring Stick with me Honey Pie digi. I therefore chose to exalt the spring greeting with a sentiment of the same size as the stamp. I pulled out it from Winnie Celebrations 1 sentiments. To add more interest to the white background I finally fussy cut flowers and leaves from Spring Surprise 6 x 6 paper pack and glued here and there. 
 PamFor our Polkadoodles Design Team Challenge this week we are thinking of spring and bringing you the Darling Buds Collection with their beautiful array of flowers. For my card I've selected  Primrose and colored her with Copic markers in shades of dusty rose to light pink. I placed her on a coordinating green small leaf print which matched the green leaves on her gown and added the small plaid scalloped edge border on the left with additional silk flowers.  The tiny pearls  really set off the flowers and went perfectly in the flower on her forehead. 
 
Nelly: For this project i coloured up dahlia-the-darling-buds-digital-craft-digi-stamp-download/ using alcohol markers. I stencilled the background using distressed-trellis-craft-stencil/ the card is an oval easel card shape. 
Lynnette For the spring is coming challenge I used The Darling Buds Daffodil digi stamp coloured with alcohol markers and die-cut using circle layering dies. I used 2 papers from the Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Paper Heaven 4 bundle, layered up using a bright yellow card from my stash. Then I used a border die and simple flower dies to finish. 
EivorI used the beautiful stamp Tulip, The Darling Buds. I like her so much and I colored her with copics. We were also to use flowers on our projects, so I went crazy and added a lot of them as you can see. For my background I used the Creepy Foliage halloween stencil. Though it is a "Halloween stencil" I think it is perfect for this background, that is the good thing with all products, use them as you want to do. The sentiment is so lovely and it is from Lets Hang Out - 37 Sentiments Bundle - Winnie. 

Caroline - I wanted to create a mixed media feel to this Hyacinth stamp so I made a tag with lots of texture and layered up different bits of stash from my desk. I loved how this die cut mirrors the image with all the circles and just added some paper dots for extra dimension. 
Kim SimpsonThis week, the challenge for the DT was to create a card using The Darling Buds collection that says “Spring is Coming!”  Where I live, in late winter, I watch for the first signs that the crocus is poking it’s head up out of the ground, as that is my indication that spring is just around the corner, so it made perfect sense to me to use this gorgeous Crocus image from the Darling Buds collection!  So far, we have had a pretty rough winter (weather-wise), so I was happy to create a bright, cheerful card that will serve as a reminder that spring is on the way. 

Beautiful projects this week, ladies, thankyou so much for your inspiration! 



THE WINNERS OF OUR LAST CHALLENGE ARE:

Winners from Challenge 3

RANDOM WINNER - 3 DIGITAL STAMP DOWNLOADS:


TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE: Email us with the SKU & NAME or link of the THREE digital stamps you would like to receive up to your prize total.

Please email us HERE, quoting the following code PDWK05001 to claim your prize - Claims must be received by 4/2/22.
(PLEASE NOTE - WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 14-21 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT KEEP EMAILING IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A REPLY BACK DURING THIS TIME)

 HERE ARE OUR TOP 3 FAVOURITE WINNERS...


TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE: Email us with the SKU & NAME or link of the ONE digital stamps you would like to receive.

Please email us HERE, quoting the following code PDWK05123 to claim your prize of 1 free digi download from the digi store - Claims must be received by 4/2/22.
(PLEASE NOTE - WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 14-21 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT KEEP EMAILING IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A REPLY BACK DURING THIS TIME)

Here are your Winners Badges to display on your blog...
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Congratulations to everyone!

Thanks for taking part in this challenge - we love visiting all your blogs and links!
Don't forget to join in our other challenges too -
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Friday 21 January 2022

Card making & crafting challenge - Wk 4 Anything Goes

It's Friday and that means it's time for a brand new card making & crafting challenge!...


PRIZES: 3 DIGITAL STAMP DOWNLOADS FOR OUR RANDOM WINNER - anyone can win!
TOP 3 DT Favourites: Our Design Team will choose their favourite 3 entries who win 1
digital stamp download.
You do not need to use Polkadoodles products to enter any of our challenges.
Follow the INLINKZ instructions to enter & rules!

THE WINNERS OF OUR LAST CHALLENGE ARE AT THE END OF THIS POST


Check out the latest new release - perfect for Valentine's but also all through the year too!

So let's get to today's challenge...they've made a Birthday Card this week...  

Judy: Happy Birthday Nikky! My DT card was created with Ruby Party Girl.  I colored with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.  The background paper used is from Spring Surprise 6x6 Paper Pack.  I stamped a sentiment and the toasting glasses from Birthday Celebrations 4x8" Clear Stamp Set.

 Kim- Happy Birthday Nikky!! For my card I used Holly Painted Love which I colored Aqua and Purple (love that combo) using Copic markers. The sentiment is from the Sweet Birthday Clear Stamp set and lastly the background papers are from the Peeling Paint paper pad (love this paper) and Birthday Fun paper pack.
Ana - Happy Birthday dear Nikky! For this card I used digital stamp Blossoming-WinnieI colored the stamp with Promarkers. For the background I used Cloud landscape craft stencil and blended with Distress Ink. I used sentiment  from Sparkle unicorn digital download bundleLittle hearts are from Donuts about you stamp set
EvaHey dear ones, I wish you a happy and healthy new year. On the occasion of Nikky's birthday, I made a package for a small bottle of sparkling wine. I decided on the colors turquoise, pink and gold and of course it fits this image perfectly!
GemmaHello! My new project of this week I make a birthday card with a digital stamp " From all of us" Winnie celebrations colored by alcohol makers. The sentiment is a digital kit download "Winnie Celebrations 3"and background I colored with pigments.
NataliaIt's Nikky birthday this week so we've created all projects with her favorite color.... she loves turquoise!!! Me too, especially if I mix it with a tone of bronze color. This is the most beautiful combination of colors, isn't it ... in my opinion of course. I decided to do this time a canvas picture using Oddella Twig - Ickyink Art alternative digistamp colored with alcohol markers. To complete my canvas I used also acrylic paints, chipboards, glasses, and various stencils and stamps available on Polkadoodles website. I have had great fun making that project. Hope you like it! Here are the products I used:
LeeHappy new year of crafting and creating! This week we are celebrating Nikky!! She's amazing and talented and her birthday is coming up!! Oh and what better way to send some smiles in what can be challenging January weather, right?! She loves sliders and so I made a happy little treat slider using a delicious orange chocoate bar! I used the adorable Just Lovely Honeypie and a perfect sentiment also from Honeypie collection! Some satin ribbon and pre-coloured flower embellishments just add a sweet touch! Can you spot the bit of glitz with my favorite Spectrum Noir sparkle pen! Hope you have a sparkly fantastic day! 
Enrica...Hello everyone!
This is my slimline card for Nikky's Birthday using three cute Winnie images: 
Big Bunch,  Cake Time and Sunshine Delight Bouquet coloured with Copic markers in the tones of Turquoise/Aqua. I think they're absolutely perfect for celebrating such an important event...Best wishes Nikky!! 


Beautiful projects this week, ladies, thankyou so much for your inspiration! 



THE WINNERS OF OUR LAST CHALLENGE ARE:

Winners from Challenge 2

RANDOM WINNER - 3 DIGITAL STAMP DOWNLOADS:


TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE: Email us with the SKU & NAME or link of the THREE digital stamps you would like to receive up to your prize total.

Please email us HERE, quoting the following code PDWK04001 to claim your prize - Claims must be received by 28/1/22.
(PLEASE NOTE - WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 14-21 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT KEEP EMAILING IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A REPLY BACK DURING THIS TIME)

 HERE ARE OUR TOP 3 FAVOURITE WINNERS...


TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE: Email us with the SKU & NAME or link of the ONE digital stamps you would like to receive.

Please email us HERE, quoting the following code PDWK04123 to claim your prize of 1 free digi download from the digi store - Claims must be received by 28/1/22.
(PLEASE NOTE - WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 14-21 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT KEEP EMAILING IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A REPLY BACK DURING THIS TIME)

Here are your Winners Badges to display on your blog...
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Congratulations to everyone!

Thanks for taking part in this challenge - we love visiting all your blogs and links!
Don't forget to join in our other challenges too -
You could win more stash and as always our Challenges are **Anything Goes**
Digi Choosday Blog
Gem of a Challenge
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Friday 14 January 2022

Card making & crafting challenge - Wk 3 Anything Goes

It's Friday and that means it's time for a brand new card making & crafting challenge!...


PRIZES: 3 DIGITAL STAMP DOWNLOADS FOR OUR RANDOM WINNER - anyone can win!
TOP 3 DT Favourites: Our Design Team will choose their favourite 3 entries who win 1
digital stamp download.
You do not need to use Polkadoodles products to enter any of our challenges.
Follow the INLINKZ instructions to enter & rules!

THE WINNERS OF OUR LAST CHALLENGE ARE AT THE END OF THIS POST


Check out the latest new release - perfect for Valentine's but also all through the year too!

So let's get to today's challenge...we asked the team to make something wintery but cheerful this week... 

Merja - We were challenged to do a cheer up winter card and this is what I made 😊I used Watch Your Step image and coloured it with alcohol markers and white gel pen. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, but decided to use turquoise and purple as the main colours 'cause I haven't used them so much lately. The background I made with amazing Starry Nights stencil and Distress Inks. And the text is from Sparkle Unicorn sentiments set.

Nunzia: For my cheerful card I watercolored a fun round scene with happy Snowmen couple as protagonists. Then I framed and thickened on Spring harmony paper pack that perfectly matches the color scheme I have chosen. I finally composed a greating message with Winnie Sugar Sprinkles Quotes and Winnie Celebrations 1 sentiments.

NELLY: As I wanted a really colourful card to be cheerful i downloaded a pre coloured image cheer-sparkle-unicorn-colour-digi-stamp-download/ nothing like a good party in January to shake off those blues!
Ruth:  There is something really cheery about the Little Monsters digi's!  I've used Fuzzpea and used Promarkers to colour.  I have a lot of sheets of thin card in my stash that I've had for over 20 years and the layer is one of these.  Sentiment is from the bundle and I've used embroidery thread from my stash to attach it.
 Pam:  For my Cheery Winter Card I've selected Winnie Heavenly Angel from the Woodland Songtime Collection.As you can see, my finished card is a 'fancy' fold where the back is longer than the front. .  I added layers of soft lavender clouds using a die cut stencil and Purple Passion chalking ink and clear Wink of Stella to all the edges of her hood, sleeves and dress ruffles. 
 
EIVOR - For this week I made a shaker card in soft and happy colors. The image I used is the cute Cheer-Sparkle Unicorn , and I think it is perfect for the theme "cheer up" , it makes me so glad and happy. My shaker areas I have done with the Posydoodles Basics - Tag dies. The sentiment I used for my card is Just lovely-31 greetings/Sentiment. Papers are from the Vintage Candy 6 x 6 paper pack.
LynnetteI made a cheer up card. I chose to make a DL size using Ice Cream Days -Sparkle Unicorn digi stamp and coloured it in using alcohol markers. I chose bright colours and used a flower design paper from Winnie Celebrations 2 - Papers 1, to make this cute cheerful card.
Caroline - I made this tag using PD7526-Ruby Dog DaysPrint the image then colour with Copics. Fussy cut and layer onto the collaged tag. The tag background was created using flowers from stamp set-Hanging Garden-PD8048 and the sentiment is from the Little Kingdom digital sentiments.

Kim - This week, the DT was challenged to make a Cheer Up/Smile card for Winter.  I immediately thought of coffee!  Coffee makes everything better for me and certainly always puts a smile on my face.  For my card, I really mixed things up - using several products from the darling Sunshine Delights Collection, along with a digital paper from the Winnie Winterland Collection.   I colored up the Sunshine Delights Coffee – Winnie digital stamp using my Copic markers and cut her out.  I added a bit of Nuvo Crystal Drops (Morning Dew) to the cup of coffee to give it some dimension.  I distressed the edges of all my papers with Distress Ink and layered them up.  I used one summery paper and one wintery paper, hopefully as a reminder that winter doesn’t last forever!  After assembling my card, I added a wooden coffee button that I have had lying around for a knitting project that has never come to fruition.  I thought it was the PERFECT addition to this card.  I used the following:

Winnie Sunshine Delights 6"x 6" Paper Pack 2 digi scrap printable downloadWinnie Winterland - Paper Heaven 1 digital craft papers downloadWinnie Sunshine Delights Sentiments Bundle digi scrap printable download



Beautiful projects this week, ladies, thankyou!



THE WINNERS OF OUR LAST CHALLENGE ARE:

Winners from Challenge 1

RANDOM WINNER - 3 DIGITAL STAMP DOWNLOADS:


TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE: Email us with the SKU & NAME or link of the THREE digital stamps you would like to receive up to your prize total.

Please email us HERE, quoting the following code PDWK03001 to claim your prize - Claims must be received by 21/1/22.
(PLEASE NOTE - WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 14-21 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT KEEP EMAILING IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A REPLY BACK DURING THIS TIME)

 HERE ARE OUR TOP 3 FAVOURITE WINNERS...


TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE: Email us with the SKU & NAME or link of the ONE digital stamps you would like to receive.

Please email us HERE, quoting the following code PDWK03123 to claim your prize of 1 free digi download from the digi store - Claims must be received by 21/1/22.
(PLEASE NOTE - WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLY WITHIN 14-21 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT KEEP EMAILING IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A REPLY BACK DURING THIS TIME)


Here are your Winners Badges to display on your blog...
.      
Congratulations to everyone!

Thanks for taking part in this challenge - we love visiting all your blogs and links!
Don't forget to join in our other challenges too -
You could win more stash and as always our Challenges are **Anything Goes**
Digi Choosday Blog
Gem of a Challenge
We Love 2 Create challenge

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