Simple Bewitching Card

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this month's challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Anything Goes w/optional twist "Trick or Treat" ~

 I went with the Trick or Treat theme for my inspiration card.

The image takes up most of this 5 x 7 inch card.

It is one I got from The Paper Shelter a while back.

I had colored it right away with Prismacolor Pencils 

and it's been sitting in a drawer ever since.

So, I decided to use her.

I trimmed down and edged with a punched border on the left & bottom.

Added a hand cut corner to the top right corner of the image.

Stamped and heat embossed the "Bewitching" sentiment.

Won't you join us this month?

We'd love to see what you create in the gallery!

Fall Foliage at Crafty Gals Corner

Happy Wednesday!

And, it's the 2nd Wednesday of the month which means

a new challenge at Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Anything Goes w/optional twist "Fall Foliage" ~

My DT inspiration card was created with the twist in mind.

 I did a really simple card design with just a colored image and die cut sentiment.

The image, which contains fall leaves, is from Sonam Art Designs. 

I colored with Prismacolor Pencils, trimmed down and matted before

adding to a 5 x 6 1/2 inch card base.

The sentiment die used is from Crafter's Companion.

Won't you join in the challenge this month?

We'd love to see what you create!

Glamorous Birthday Wishes: A Pink & Gold Fashionista Handmade Card

It's time for this month's challenge at Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Anything Goes w/optional twist "Summer Vibes" ~

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There’s something extra special about creating a card that 

feels as glamorous as the person receiving it! 

This pink and gold birthday card combines elegant textures, sparkle, and a beautifully colored fashionista image to create a show-stopping handmade birthday greeting.

The focal point of this card is the Julie Nutting Doll Lorena, in her fabulous pink gown.  

Her dress is colored in vibrant shades of pink using the pointillism technique, 

giving the gown the look of a glamorous sequined evening dress. 

A coordinating “Happy Birthday” sentiment adds the perfect finishing touch.

Creating the Card

I started with a rich pink A9 card base, which provides the perfect backdrop for 

all the sparkle and glamour. A layer of gold glitter cardstock was added next, 

creating a luxurious border around the white focal panel.

For the center panel, I used white cardstock and added an elegant floral/scroll embossed texture. Keeping the background primarily white allows the colorful image and 

sentiment to really stand out while the subtle embossing adds beautiful dimension.

The Fashionista Focal Point

The fashionista image was stamped and colored with markers using 

a combination of soft skin tones, golden blond hair, and several shades of pink.

Her dress is the star of the show! 

The contrast between the lighter pink bodice and the deep, 

vibrant pink skirt helps emphasize the flowing folds of the gown.

Adding the Sentiment

The “Happy Birthday” sentiment was die cut from coordinating pink cardstock and positioned to the right of the fashionista. The script-style lettering complements the elegant theme of the card while the darker pink provides enough contrast against the white background to make the greeting easy to read.

To finish the design, I scattered a few pink sequins/confetti pieces across the embossed background. 

These little touches of sparkle tie the entire card together without overwhelming the focal image.

A Little More Sparkle!

The combination of hot pink, soft pink, white, and gold gives this card a glamorous yet feminine feel. 

The glitter cardstock, sparkling dress, embossed background, and scattered embellishments all 

work together to create lots of texture and visual interest.

This design would be perfect for celebrating a milestone birthday, a fashion-loving friend, 

or anyone who deserves a little extra glamour on their special day!

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Won't you join in this month's challenge? 

We'd love to see wehat you create!

Sweets for Dad

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this month's challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for our challenge this month is: 

~ Anything Goes ~

w/optional twist - Sweets for Dad!

I opted to create with the twist for my inspiration project.

It is a gatefold card.

The focal image is a digital stamp from Polkadoodles,

Gnometastic Birthday Cake.

I colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

The gnome image is popped onto a die cut & layered stitched circle.

I embossed the red cardstock in the background.

The sentiment was die cut.

Thanks for stopping by and show us your latest paper crafting project at

Crafty Gals Corner!

 

Floral Birthday Card

 Happy Wednesday!

It's time for a new challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

This month's theme is

~ Anything Goes w/optional twist "Flowers for Mom" ~

My inspiration card was created with

Together Stamps

Pajama Crafter Stamps.

I stamped the floral image onto white cardstock and

colored with Prismacolor Pencils.

The bottom part of the white card was embossed with a brick pattern.

This white panel was adhered to a dark pink card base.

I added a strip of dark pink cardstock to cover where the

plain white card meets the embossing.

The sentiment was die cut with a die from 

Crafter's Companion.

Ballet Slipper Confetti Embellishments from 

Pajama Crafter Stamps were added to complete.

Won't you join us this month?

We'd love to see what you create!

You Are Amazing Card

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for a new challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for our challenge this month is: 

~ Anything Goes ~

w/optional twist - Spring!

My DT project is a pretty simple card

created with a beauiful image, Bouquet Dress

 from Lana Green Art.

And, it leans into the Spring twist, don't you think?

I colored with pencils and fussy cut.

Popped with foam tape onto an embossed background.

Stamped and fussy cut the sentiment.

Some confetti embellishments were added to complete.

Thanks for stopping by and come and join us!

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - playing ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Ally's Angels - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Daisy Chain Challenges - No Designer Paper

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Creative Knockouts - Embossing Delight

Word Art Wednesday - ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

Make it Green at Crafty Gals Corner

It's the 2nd Wednesday of the month and 

that brings on a new challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme is

ANYTHING GOES W/OPTIONAL TWIST

MAKE IT GREEN

My inspiration project is a card using the twist.

This sweet image was a free coloring page found over at Kit and Clowder.

I colored her with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

My card background was embossed.

The image is popped with foam tape onto a triple layered die cut frame.

I stamped and embossed the sentiment.

Hope to see your entry in the gallery!

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Linking up to:

A Place to Start - No Squares Twist 

Inspiration Station - inspired by colors in the photo prompt

The Neglected Stuff Challenge - Old Neglected Product (embossing folder)

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

 

Crafty Gals Corner Hearts

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this month's challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner.

The optional theme for this month is

Hearts

I chose to use the optional theme for my inspiration card.

The image I used is by Lana Greene, called

"Heart"

I printed on white cardstock, colored with Prismacolor Pencils.

The image was trimmed into a rectangle panel.

It was added to a background of embossing and glittter card stock.

The sentiment was die cut.

I added punched hearts onto a border at the bottom of the card.

Pease join us this month.

We'd love to see your creations.

 

Snowman Twist at Crafty Gals Corner

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this year's first challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner.

This year we have changed things up a little.

The theme will always be ANYTHING GOES with a twist!

This month's twist is Snowman.

I decide to use the twist for my inspiration card.

 

The image I'm using is from Digi Doodle Studios.

Snowman Joy Digi Stamp

I colored with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

My background is a white embossed panel.

I added a narrow strip of patterned paper.

Snowbanls were created by hand cutting white card stock and

added a little bit of inking along the edges.

I die cut the sentiment with an older Gemini die.

Opalescence Confetti Embellishments from Pajama Crafter Stamps were added.

Thank for stopping by!

Have a great rest of your week!

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Linking up to:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Love to Craft Challenge - ATG

Love to Scrap Challenge - ATG

The Four Seasons Challenge - Winter

A Place to Start - playing ATG

613 Avenue Create - playing ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

CRAFT Challenge - ATG

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CHALLENGE RECOGNITION

Tis the Season at Crafty Gals Corner

Hi there!

It's the 2nd Wednesday of the month and that brings on a new challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner! 

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ 'Tis the Season ~

Dr. Digi's House of Stamps

Prize ~ 2 Digital Images

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Fred, She Said Digital Designs

Prize ~ $10 Gift Certificate

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - Digi's, Pre-colored images, Papers, Sets, Fred's Flower Kits, and even digital cutting files.  Have some fun with Fred!

My inspiration card is created with

Christmas Cardinal

Fred She Said

I used a pre-colored image. 

It was printed twice.

One of the images was die cut with a stitched circle die.

The other, I fussy cut the bird and some of the leaves and berries,

which I popped with foam tape for a little dimension.

My card base is 5 1/2 inches square.

I added red matte metallic, gold glitter and white card stock.

2 coordinating patterned papers were added in rectangular pieces,

along with a small strip of red glitter card stock.

I popped my circle die cut onto a fancy red, matte metallic die cut

before adhering to the card.

The sentiment and shadow are die cut out of 

red glitter and gold foil card stocks.

This is our last challenge for 2025.

I hope you join us!

We will be back the 2nd Wednesday in January.

Spooky Spiders

 Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this month's challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Fill in the blank -  Spooky _____ ~

(anything that is Spooky to you - can be cute 👻or not 💀)

 

 Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

     

Colour of Love

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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Last Minute Manda

Prize ~ 3 Sets of Digis

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Using: Mother of Spiders

Colour of Love

 A simple card design for my DT project.

I colored with Prismacolor pencils.

Backed the coloring page with some red matte metallic

and black glitter card stocks.

Stamped the sentiment with a stamp from Recollections and fussy cut.

It is place on top of a piece of ribbon tied with a knot.

The big spider is a sticker from Jolie's Boutique that

has been a part of my stash for quite a while!

Won't you join us this month and show us your

"Spooky" creations?

Crafty Gals Corner Fall Colors

We have a new challenge up at 

Crafty Gals Corner!

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Fill in the blank -  Fall _____ ~

(leaves, florals, harvest, colours, activity, etc.)

  Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

Fred, She Said Digital Designs

Prize ~ $10 Gift Certificate

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - Digi's, Pre-colored images, Papers, Sets, Fred's Flower Kits, and even digital cutting files.  Have some fun with Fred!

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LeAnn's World 101

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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Polkadoodles

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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My DT card was created with

 Pumpkin Bouquet

Fred She Said

For this design, I layered a soft peach and brown polka-dotted background 

with a deep chocolate die-cut to add depth and texture. 

The focal point is s pumpkin bouquet filled with 

bright red blooms, cheerful sunflowers, and vibrant autumn leaves,

colored with Prismacolor pencils.

 A sweet little butterfly adds the finishing touch, 

bringing movement and whimsy to the card.

This card would be perfect to send as a thank you, Thanksgiving greeting, or simply a note to brighten someone’s day during the fall season.

 Cardmaking Tips:

When working with bold fall colors like red, orange, and yellow, 

balance them with earthy tones such as brown or muted peach.

Layering patterned and solid cardstock helps create dimension 

without overwhelming the focal image.

Adding a small accent (like the butterfly) can bring life and movement to your design.

Handmade cards are such a heartfelt way to share joy, and 

I hope this little autumn creation inspires you 

to bring seasonal colors into your own craft projects.

 Do you enjoy making seasonal cards, or 

do you like creating designs that work year-round?

 I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

Vacation in July

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for a new challenge at

Crafty Gals Corner.

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Fill in the blank -  _____ July ~

(4th, Christmas, vacation, gardening, picnic, etc.)

  Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

(listed in alphabetical order)

Pattie's Creations

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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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.

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Using: Bathing Beauties

Pattie's Creations

My card design is really simple, but, I love the way it came out!

The digi was colored with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut.

My background was created by inking.

I die cut the "Friends" sentiment.

Won't you join us this month?

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Linking up to:

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - ATG

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark

Ally's Angels - ATG

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

The Four Seasons Challenge - ATG Summer

{PIN}spirational Challenge - photo

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - photo

A Place to Start - playing ATG

Make My Monday Challenge - Summer Fun

Inspiration Station - photo

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Any Holiday twist

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

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Challenge Recognition

Dad's Wonderful Day

Happy Wednesday!

It's time for this month's change at

Crafty Gals Corner

The theme for this challenge is: 

~ Fill in the blank - Dad's _____ ~

  Our sponsors for this challenge are: 

Dr. Digi's

Prize ~ 2 Digital Images

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Sheepski Designs

Prize ~ 3 Digital Images

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Using: BBQ Bill

Dr. Digi's House of Stamps

My husband one's to grill so I had to choose this

Dr. Digi image to work with!

I cooked with Prismacolor Pencis and cut with a rectangle die.

The top of my background was created with a could stench.

The bottom is a patterned paper from my stash.

I used a Crafter's Companion stamp for the sentiment.

This card will work for any occasion.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you in this month's gallery!