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Star Stampz Challenge #29 - Anything Goes

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  Hello, crafty friends! How time flies, it is already December and here I am sharing Star Stampz last challenge for 2021. The theme for this challenge is Anything Goes. It is such a fun and versatile theme, isn't it? I created a card using  Alice Chibi  digital stamp from Star Stampz.  Coloured the digital stamp with my Copics Sketch Markers and then, die-cut the image with a hexagon die. Added some paper piecing to my card base and embellished it with glitter enamel dots and a sentiment strip.  Do join us over at the  Star Stampz Challenge Blog  for some crafting fun and inspiration as well as a chance to win some awesome digital stamps. You can also visit us on our  FB page . Use the hashtag #starstampz on IG so we can find your creations. Can't wait to see what you share with us! Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter #24 challenge Inspiration Post

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Hello, my fellow crafty friends! Here I am sharing with you my Inspiration Post for Clever Dexter Challenge #24  is happening right now over on the blog. The theme for this month is "Everything Holiday". The optional colour palette for October are Red, Green, White, Blue and Gold. Our amazing sponsor for this month is Polkadoodles and for this card I am using their Christmas Trimmings - Twiggy & Toots digital stamp.  The image was coloured using my Faber Castell polychromos and I added some glitter to her Santa's hat and Christmas tree.  I hope you guys will be able to join us in this challenge! Check out our  FB  page as well as  Instagram . Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter Challenge #24 - Everything Holiday

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  Hello, dear crafters! It's the 1st of the month again and time for a new challenge over at the Clever Dexter blog . The theme for December is none other than  Everything Holiday . The optional colour palette for this challenge are Red, Green, White, Blue, Gold, Our wonderful sponsor for this month is Polkadoodles . I am using the  Cute Snowmen/Dog digital stamp from them for this card. I had fun colouring the scarves and made one with a tartan design and the other with an ombre look. I used my Copics Sketch Markers for this festive card. Added some stars in the background of the image with a gold pen.  I hope you guys will be able to join us in this challenge! Check out our  FB page  as well as  Instagram . Thanks for dropping by!

1st Reminder - Star Stampz Challenge #28 - Winter, No Christmas

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  Hi, all! Can't believe it is already November. Here I am posting the 1st reminder for the Star Stampz #28 Challenge - Winter, No Christmas . I am using the Snow Fairy digital stamp from Sarah's Etsy store . I love how adorable she looks. I coloured with my Copics Sketch Markers and added Nuvo Glitter Drops to the snowflakes to bling it up.  Don't forget to join us for our current challenge. We look forward to your beautiful creations!  Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter Challenge #23 - Mid Month Reminder

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Hello, crafty peeps! It is me again, sharing the card I made for Clever Dexter's November Challenge - Give Thanks/Thank you Mid-Month Reminder. We hope you will be able to take some time to join us for this challenge and share with us your creations! Our sponsor for this challenge is Stampers Delights . I am using their Chibi Harvest Time  digital stamp for this card. I had so much fun colouring her with my Copics Sketch Markers. I added some die-cut fall foliage to accent the card.  I hope you guys will be able to join us in this challenge! Check out our  FB  page as well as  Instagram . Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter #23 challenge Inspiration Post

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Hello, my fellow crafty friends! So close we are to the end of 2021 already. What are your thoughts about this year? What are the things you are thankful for? I am glad to be sharing with you my Inspiration Post for Clever Dexter's November challenge on the blog. The theme for this month is "Give Thanks/Thank You". The optional colour palette for October are Purple, Black, Blue, Orange and, Yellow. Our wonderful sponsor for this month is Stampers Delights . I am using Anime Pumpkin Picking  digital stamp for this month's challenge. I coloured her with my Copics Sketch Markers and I decided to give her dual ombre hair colour to represent the changing seasons in Fall. I used a plaid background for my card and added some bohemian buttons as embellishment. I hope you guys will be able to join us in this challenge! Check out our FB page as well as Instagram . Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter Challenge #22 Of bats and pumpkins

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Hello, my crafty friends! Here I am sharing another creation for Clever Dexter 's October challenge. The theme for this month is "Hello Autumn". More details can be found on the challenge blog. The optional colour palette for October are Rose Tan, Ultramarine Green, Fired Brick, Peach Nougat, Magenta Purple. Our wonderful sponsor for this month is  Oddball Stamps . I am using Lizzy's  Autumn Trails  digital stamp for this month's challenge. I coloured the focal image of my card with Copics Sketch markers and added some clear sequins as embellishment. I hope you guys will be able to join us in this challenge! Check out our  FB page  as well as  Instagram .

Star Stampz Challenge #27 - Halloween/Autumn/Thanksgiving

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  Hello, crafty peeps! Here I am sharing my DT creation I made just for  Star Stampz Challenge #2 7. The theme for October is Halloween/Autumn/Thanksgiving. I really appreciate autumnal colours, it makes me feel comforted and cozy. I had fun creating the blended background for this Fall-themed card. I could see myself all bundled up and enjoying my favourite read in the autumn weather with a furry friend for company. You can find the  Autumn Fall Girl Reading digital stamp  I used for this card and Sarah's other works in her  Star Stampz Etsy Shop .  I hope you will be able to join us on this challenge as there are lovely prizes to be won as well!. Drop by the blog for more details on the challenge and a chance to win some awesome prizes. We would appreciate it if you send us some love over at our  FB group  as well.  Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter Challenge #22 "Hello Autumn" Inspiration Post

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  Hi, all! For my Clever Dexter 's October challenge Inspiration Post, I am sharing this card with you guys. The theme for this month is "Hello Autumn". The optional colour palette for October are Rose Tan, Ultramarine Green, Fired Brick, Peach Nougat, Magenta Purple . Our wonderful sponsor for this month is  Oddball Stamps . I am using  Pumpkins Please  and  Autumn Trails  digital stamps for this card.  I coloured the digital stamp with my Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and added the blended background with Seedless Preserves and Pumice Stone distress ink pads. I wanted to feature all the adorable pumpkins in the digital stamp set and I thought the sentiment was appropriate to go with my feature. I hope you guys will be able to join us in this challenge! Check out our  FB page  as well as  Instagram . Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter October Challenge #22 - Hello Autumn

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Hello, dear crafters! I am sharing Clever Dexter 's October challenge on the blog. The theme for this month is "Hello Autumn". The optional colour palette for October are Rose Tan, Ultramarine Green, Fired Brick, Peach Nougat, Magenta Purple. Our wonderful sponsor for this month is Oddball Stamps . I am using Sassy Unicorn , Pumpkins Please and Autumn Trails digital stamps for this month's challenge. I coloured these cute digital stamps with my Copics Sketch Markers. I decided to create a slimline card featuring Pinkfresh Studio Sim Braided Circles Panel. My background colours are inspired by the colour palette. I hope you guys will be able to join us in this challenge! Check out our FB page as well as Instagram .

Clever Dexter September "Sparkle & Glitter" Challenge Mid-Month Reminder

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Hello, my crafty friends! I would like to share with all of you a card I made using Polkadoodles' Honeypie Love Heart digital stamp for the mid-month Clever Dexter September Challenge . The challenge is now ongoing on the blog and it will be awesome if you guys can join us. The theme for this month is "Sparkle & Glitter". Always a favourite theme of mine! The optional colour theme for this month is  Amber, Red, Sandstone, Classic Blue, Green Sheen . I coloured this sweet Honeypie with my Copics Sketch Markers and added some bling effect with Nuvo Glitter Drops. I also added some glitter enamel dots to complete my card. Come join us over at the  Clever Dexter blog  for some crafty fun and also a chance to win Polkadoodles' digital stamps. More deets available on the blog. Clever Dexter also has a  Facebook  group and we definitely want you to check us out over there as well! Follow our  IG  to find inspiration from our design team creations each month. Thanks for

Star Stampz Challenge #26 - Add Buttons/Ribbons/Flowers

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  Hi, peeps! Here I am sharing my DT card I made for Star Stampz Challenge #26 . The challenge is currently live now over on the blog . The theme for this month is Add Buttons/Ribbons/Flowers. It's a good chance for me to dig into my buttons and ribbons stash! I used the Spring Sun Shine digital stamp from Star Stampz for this challenge. I coloured her using my Copics Sketch Markers and added a coral ribbon and some vintage buttons to complete the card.  Do join us over at the Star Stampz Challenge Blog for some crafting fun and inspiration as well as a chance to win some awesome digital stamps. You can also visit us on our FB page . Use the hashtag #starstampz on IG so we can find your creations. Can't wait to see what you share with us! Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter September Challenge #21 "Sparkle & Glitter" Inspiration Post

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Hey there, my crafty peeps! So glad to be sharing my card for this month's Clever Dexter challenge. The theme for this month is my absolutely favourite - Sparkle & Glitter. Can't deny I am a bling-bling gal at heart. We have an amazing sponsor for our September challenge as well! I created a reverse easel card for this challenge using Polkadoodles' Sweet Heart Balloons digital stamp. Check out their website for some lovely digital stamps! I coloured her with my Copics Sketch Markers and added Nuvo Glitter Drops in White Blizzard to accentuate the embellishment in her hair as well as the balloon and her shoes. I also use Classic Blue glitter cardstock for my background. The optional colour theme for this month is  Amber, Red, Sandstone, Classic Blue, Green Sheen . Come join us over at the Clever Dexter blog for some crafty fun and also a chance to win Polkadoodles' digital stamps. More deets available on the blog. Clever Dexter also has a Facebook group and we d

Star Stampz New Digital Stamp Release for August 2021

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  Hey, crafty peeps! I trust that all of you are well. I am excited to share with you Sarah's new digital stamp School Days for August as well as, the card I created with it. I coloured the lovely image with my Faber-Castell polychromos pencils. Added some enamel dots and glitter strips as embellishment.  The challenge is still ongoing on the blog . I would love for you to join us! Also, do check out Sarah's awesome digital stamps over on her Etsy account . Thanks for dropping by!

Star Stampz Challenge #25 - Happy Birthday!

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  Hope everyone is doing well! I am sharing with you guys today a DT card I made for the Star Stampz Challenge #25 . The theme is Happy Birthday! I am using the  Shipwrecked  digital stamp from Star Stampz. I coloured her using my Copics Sketch Markers and used Salty Ocean distress ink for my background sky. I completed the card with some scrap paper strip and enamel dots.  Do join us over at the Star Stampz Challenge Blog for some crafting fun and inspiration as well as a chance to win some awesome digital stamps from Sarah. You can also find us on our Star Stampz FB .  Thanks for dropping by!

Clever Dexter July "Use A Stencil" Challenge - Challenge #20: Space Greetings

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  Hi, peeps! Here I am sharing my Inspiration Post for Clever Dexter's August challenge . This month's theme is "Use A Stencil".  The optional colour palette for August are  White, Navy, Dusty Blue, Fuchsia and, Sand . Our wonderful sponsor for this month is La casetta sull'albero di Chicca. I am using her awesome Chicco Space digital stamp for this month's challenge. For this technique challenge, I decided to do a tone-on-tone stenciling work. I masked off the area I want to blend and I blended the background with distress ink in Brushed Corduroy, Stormy Sky and, Picked Raspberry. Then, I added a circle stencil and went over the background with a second layer of the same colours as above. Love how the finished work turned out! I coloured my focal image with Copics Sketch Markers and added a handwritten sentiment to my card. Hope you can join us on this challenge for a chance to win some cool digital stamps from  La casetta sull'albero di Chicca . Do als