Hi Everyone,

In November 2014 I entered, for the first time, the Australian Simply Cards 2014 Cardmaker Of The Year competition.

I am very excited to share that I have been informed by Tracey Orchard - Editor of Australian Simply Cards on 13 April 2015, that I am 1 of the 9 Runners Up in the Australian Simply Cards 2014 Cardmaker Of The Year competition.

I would like to say a big thank you to Tracey Orchard - Editor of Australian Simply Cards and her lovely team for selecting me as one of the 9 runners up. Congratulations to the Winner and the other 8 runners up.

A Big Thank You to my husband that motivated me to enter the Australian Simply Cards 2014 Cardmaker Of The Year competition.






Image:  Girl Flower Butterfly - Aurora Wings.  Sentiments:  LOTV Sentiment Tags and Stampart Designs Sophie.  Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers. Pattern Paper:  Digital Crafting Dreamees. Dies: Memory Box Pippi Butterfly and Gentle Leaf.  MFT Mini Royal Roses.  Couture Creations Scalloped Circle and Doily.  Marianne Designs Creatables Vintage Fan 1 and Anja Edge.  Cheery Lynn Designs Lace Corner Deco F and Pine Branches.  I used Stickles on the Image and Dies. Emboss Folder:  Darice Gift Wrapping Tied Together.




Image:  Wee Winter Friends.  Sentiments:  Wild Rose Studio Stamps Jolly Greetings and LOTV Christmas Sentiment Tags.  Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.  Pattern Paper:  Digital Crafting Dreamees.  Dies:  Memory Box Forstyville Border.  MFT Icicle Border and Woodgrain Fence. Marianne Designs Creatables Poinsettias, Snowflake and Pine Tree.  Couture Creations Doily. Poppystamps Gentle Leaf.  Stencil:  Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow.  Studio 490 - Embossing Paste White.  I used Stickles on Image and Dies.

To be honest it felt quite daunting to enter, because of the wonderful cards I have seen other cardmakers make.  It was all thanks to my husband that motivated me to enter the competition.  You can be the next winner, all that you need to do is making some cards for the next competition and enter.

I also need to thank Alyce Keegan from Kit and Clowder, without her wonderful teaching, feedback and excellent colouring class tutorials, I would not have improved on my skills in colouring these beautiful images.  A big thank you Alyce.

If you want to improve your colouring and learn allot about colouring, make sure to visit Alyce Keegan Colouring Classes at Kit and Clowder.

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Make sure you go over to Little Blue Button Stamps and take a look at all the fabulous Digital Stamps.

I used this adorable Miss Lilly In The Garden Digital Stamp found at Little Blue Button Stamps and made a Clock Card.  I first saw an example of this clock on Annie's Style and found the Clock Tutorial of Netty's Cards from Annie's Post. Thank you Annette for sharing your Clock Tutorial. Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

One Stitch At A Time Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes With Daughters/Girls.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Little Miss Muffet Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Round In Circles.
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Things With Wings Plus A Sentiment.
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Things With Wings.
My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Spring Flowers.
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything But Square.
Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Bring On The Bling.
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Photo Inspiration.
Scribble And Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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Do not forget to take a look at Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration and join in with our Sketch Challenge.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Add A Sentiment.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Through The Craft Room Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Sister Act Card Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Bring On The Bling.
My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Spring Flowers.
Catch The Bug Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Photo Inspiration.
Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Colour Board Inspiration.
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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I used this Fifth New Rubber Stamp Image:  Isobel - Apple Tree - Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Sentiment:  LOTV Vintage Sentiments Occassions. Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.  Dies: Marianne Designs Creatables Bird & Ivy and Topiary & Butterfly.  Cheery Lynn Designs Koala Bear.  

Do not forget to take a look at Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
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Make sure you go over to Lacy Sunshine and take a look at all the fabulous Digital Stamps.

I used this adorable Melanie and Benny Holy Night Digital Stamp found at Lacy Sunshine. Coloured it with Copic Sketch Markers.

Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Steampunk, Shabby Chic or Vintage.
Scribble And Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
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I used this Fourth New Rubber Stamp Image:  Isobel - Pretty Bubbles - Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Wild Rose Studio Circle Greetings.  Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.  Dies:  Memory Box Coastal Crab.  MFT Fancy Flourish. Marianne Designs Creatables Sea Shells and Collectables Flower Set.  Cheery Lynn Designs Burlap Border and Wheat Heads.  I used Stickles on the Image and Dies.

Do not forget to take a look at Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Catz Challenge Blog.  Theme:  It's A Girl Thing.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
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I used this Third New Rubber Stamp Image:  Josh Apple Tree - Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Sentiment:  Wild Rose Studio Circle Greetings.  Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.  Dies: Memory Box Flying Birds and Arboscello Tree.  MFT Barbed Wire Fence. Impression Obsession Small Grass Border. Design Paper:  Daine's Daydream Designs Clouds and Scrappers Delights Love and Friendship.  

Do not forget to take a look at Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
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Through The Purple Haze Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Mema's Crafts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Polkadoodles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Pink And Pretty.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Sister Act Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
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I used this Second New Rubber Stamp Image:  Isobel - With Friends - Crafty Sentiments Designs.    Sentiment:  Wild Rose Studio Greetings Circles. Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.  Dies: Poppystamps Aston Side Table and Small Verano Lamp.  Marianne Designs Collectables Flower Set. Cheery Lynn Designs Tiny Fanciful Flourish.  Die-Versions Grandfather Clock. I usded Stickles on the Image and Dies.  

Do not forget to take a look at Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Melonheadz Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  2 or More Designer Papers.
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I used this beautiful Country Lane Digital Stamp found at Rick St. Dennis.  Coloured it with Copic Sketch Markers.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Mema's Crafts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Dots Or Stripes.
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Birthday Sentiment.
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Craft Your Passion Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting From The Heart Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Melonheadz Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  2 or More Designer Papers.
Through The Craft Room Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Masculine.
The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  Theme:  For The Boys.
Crafting For All Seasons Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Milestone Celebrations.

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Make sure you go over to Art By Miran and take a look at all the fabulous Digital Stamps.

I used this adorable Flutterby Digital Stamp found at Art By Miran. Coloured it with Copic Sketch Markers.


I would like to enter the following challenges:
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Bingo (Flowers, Die Cuts and Sentiment).
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog.  Theme:  2 Or More Patterned Papers.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Freestyle/Fantasy.
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Birthday Sentiment.
Glitter 'n Sparkle Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Include A Butterfly.
Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Steampunk, Shabby Chic or Vintage.
Art By Miran Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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I have used this adorable Andy On Sledge Digital Stamp found at Pink Gem Designs. Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.




Do not forget to take a look at CCC Digi Creations to check out the fabulous DT Members inspiration and join in with our Challenge Add Some Sparkle.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog.  Theme:  All About The Boys.
Digi Choosday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use A Die.
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I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting Musketeers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  It's A Man's World.
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Mema's Crafts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog.  Theme:  All About The Boys.
Digi Choosday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Use A Die.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Dots Or Stripes.
Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Bingo (Gems, Die Cuts and Sentiment).
Crafty Catz Challenge Blog.  Theme:  2 Or More Patterned Papers.
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Birthday Sentiment.
Scribble And Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.