Craftlandia Challenge 18

Today I am delighted to be joining the wonderful Mia as a DT on her Craftlandia challenge. I was very taken aback when she asked and, of course, it was impossible to refuse. So here is my inspirations for Craftlandia challenge 18.

The theme this month is Easter or anything goes.

I have made my Easter card with a stamp and die set by Concord & 9th called triple stamp blooming heart stamp and die set. It is the same set that I used for my we love stamping reminder card that you can find here. I have used the dies on the front of the card, but you can see the stamps on the insert and envelope.

I used the stained glass technique for this so I cut the heart die 4 times and on the bottom layer I coloured the little pieces and inlaid them back into the die cut. Then I stacked 2 more hearts on top and filled the reservoir with glossy accents. When it was dry I added the final layer. I do love the shine you get from this technique.

The plaid background is a Tim Holtz die that I cut from white card and inked with the same colours used in the heart - Catherine Pooler foundation colours of grass skirt, orange twist and rockin red.

Do head over to Mia's blog for more details and inspiration. I hope you will be able to join us. There are always prizes to be won.

Mia has very generously supplied the prizes for this challenge

Prizes (given by Mia):

Βραβεία (δοσμένα από τη Μία):

1st prize: / 1ο βραβείο:

Deco Star stencil

2nd prize: / 2ο βραβείο:

Tote bag with handmade bow

3rd prize: / 3ο βραβείο:

Handmade writing book cover

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Challenge Info (UPDATED in December 2023):

A new challenge will be posted in March 22, June 22, September 22 and December 22 (4 times a year).

You have until the 30th of month, 10 pm Greek time (9 pm Spanish time) to enter your creations.

Winner and Top3 will be announced on the 12^th of the following month. Contact us within two weeks to claim your prize.

Winner will be picked through Random.org. Top3 will be selected by the design team.

Winner gets a prize and a badge. Top3 get a badge. All participants get a badge of participation.

You will not receive any comments for entering our challenge (not unless the members of the design team have time to).

All the details and the linky can be found here. I hope you will be able to join us, you have until the 30th of this month to enter.

I have been spending some time in the garden this week, unfortunately I haven't got very far with the work that needs doing, but I have been enjoying my tiny ornamental cherry tree and my camellia. I thought I would share some more pictures with you.

This one was taken in the sunshine a few days ago and the one below was taken yesterday under grey skies. It still looks amazing and is humming with bees.

My camellia is still going strong. I try to appreciate things when they are in flower as they are so fleeting.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.