🐶🐱Two Little Buddies, One Big Tradition🐱🐶

The September challenge at ONE MORE PAGE is posted and it's "always any size, shape scrapbook page about ANYTHING".

Here's my 12X6 page.

Some Christmas traditions are small, but they make the biggest memories. Every year, these two little stuffed-toy buddies—a dog and a cat—come out to join the Christmas tree decorating. They’ve become a special part of our holiday tradition, and I love seeing them return to the tree year after year. I wanted to create a scrapbook page to capture these two little friends and the happy memories they bring with them each Christmas.

I kept the layout fun and festive with a bright red background, playful stars, and the title “Cute Buddies” It’s a simple page about two little decorations that have earned a special place in our Christmas memories (and even Halloween memories, they join our Jack-O-Lanterns !!) as they represent our own Zoe and Oliver (before Zoe, it was Lexi and Oliver).

Materials-Basic Grey patterned paper and stickers(lettering and stars), Sharpie marker (for faux stitching)

Sharing my project with:

~Critter Crazy Challenges-anything featuring a critter

~Farm Quest Home-anything home-related

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Moving Along With the Times-4-legged friends

~Unicorn Challenge-not square

~Allsorts-creatures

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

Here they are with a cat and dog Jack-O-Lanterns ! I'll have to make a 12X6 of this as well, I think.

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Berries, Bows & Christmas Wishes

The September challenge at PAPER ROCKS SCISSORS is "always anything that you made using paper and/or scissors".

I created this vintage-inspired Christmas card using a beautiful botanical patterned paper filled with rich greenery, burgundy accents, and creamy berries. I kept the design fairly simple so the gorgeous paper could take center stage, adding an oversized cream ribbon and some cream-colored pearl gems for a touch of elegance. The “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” sentiment was the perfect finishing touch. I love how this card turned out—warm, traditional, and perfect for sending Christmas wishes !

Sharing my project with:

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Pearly Sparkles-pearls

~Unicorn Challenge-not square

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Paper Funday-anything goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🌼Blooming Memories🌼

I'm the guest designer again at LASTING MEMORIES. This month the challenges are focused on numbers. This week the number is TWO, so the challenge is TWO photos, TWO hexagons, TWO embellishments and TWO word title on your layout.

Here's the layout I created.

A little piece of our summer garden ! These beautiful lilies were blooming in our garden this Summer, and I couldn’t resist taking a few photos to capture their beauty. I love how the white petals and golden centers stand out against the greenery and rustic garden setting.

For my layout, I chose bright yellow mats and accents to complement the warm golden tones in the flowers. I added two simple bows on my two yellow hexagons and a dimensional “Lovely Lilies” title to finish the page. It’s a simple layout, but one that will always remind me of the beautiful flowers we enjoyed in our garden this Summer.

Materials-Recollection cardstock, American Craft Thickers letter, ribbon (unknown)

Sharing my project with:

~Beautiful Blossoms-flowers are focal

~Carlin's Challenge-white and one other color (yellow)

~Classic Design Challenge-twist-diecuts (hexagons)

~Crafter's Cafe-option-diecuts (hexagons)

~Farm Quest Home-anything home-related

~Night Owls-bows

~Triple B-blooms

~I Spy With My Little Eye-something yellow

~Ellibelle's Garden Party-anything in or from a garden

~Girlz Creative Splash It with Color-orange and/or yellow

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

❄️☃️Cozy Feet, Frosty Fun!☃️❄️

The September challenge at CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR 'ROUND is "use something starting with R and/or S on your Christmas/Winter holiday craft project".

Look at my Winter card I made using S as the inspiration (snowman, snowflakes, slippers) ! I wanted to create something cute and cozy, so I added these adorable snowman slippers as the main feature. The plaid paper, colorful snowflakes, and layered details add lots of Winter charm. I finished the card with a simple “Winter Wishes” sentiment—perfect for sending a little snowy-season cheer.

My Winter Wishes snowman slippers card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Farm Quest Home-anything home-related

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Word Art Wednesday-anything uplifting/encouraging

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

~Creative Knockouts-lots of layers

~Paper Funday-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

*If you want to see my other Slippers cards click HERE.

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🍂Autumn Mittens, Maple Leaves and Coffee🍂

The September challenge is posted at FIRST CUP CHALLENGES and it's "always anything with a drink/beverage on it". Any kind of project not just a paper craft.

I made this cheerful Autumn card with my Cricut. I wanted to capture that cozy feeling of the season, so I went with a pair of warm orange mittens, complete with pretty patterned cuffs and a maple leaf detail on the coffee cup. I added a bare tree and colorful Autumn leaves along the bottom to complete the scene. The bright colors against the aqua background really make all the elements pop. Finished with a simple “Happy Autumn” sentiment, this card is a fun way to celebrate the beauty of the season!

My Happy Autumn mittens and coffee card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Conjurer of Dreams-option (Autumn vibes)

~Four Seasons Challenge-Fall

~Try It On Tuesday-embossing (mittens are embossed)

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Autumn

~Creative Knockouts-lots of layers

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

☕🍂Pumpkins, Leaves & Sweater Weather 🍂☕

The September challenge at IF YOU GIVE A CRAFTER A COOKIE... is this cookie picture.

I’ve been in the mood for all things cozy and fall-inspired as I can feel Autumn in the air already here in Newfoundland. I decided to create this “Sweater Weather” card using my Cricut. 

I designed the card around a big cozy cup, then added a warm knitted sweater with a little pumpkin detail. I finished the design with some whipped cream and layered Autumn leaves peeking out from behind the cup.

Nothing says Fall quite like sweater weather, a warm drink, and a few colorful leaves! 

My Sweater Weather mug-shaped card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Conjurer of Dreams-option (Autumn vibes)

~Try It On Tuesday-embossing

~Unicorn Challenge-not square

~Girlz Creative Splash It with Color-orange and/or yellow

~Farm Quest Grocery Game-anything food goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~A Perfect Time To Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🍂🍁Hello Fall, Hello Sweater Weather!🍁🍂

The September challenge is posted at {PIN}SPIRATIONAL and it's this picture with the colors- red, brown yellow, and orange.

Sweater Weather is Here !

There’s something about Autumn that makes me want to reach for cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and beautiful Fall colors ! For this card, I wanted to capture that cozy “sweater weather” feeling.

I used a sweater-inspired embossed background to add lots of texture and dimension, then added a simple layered leaf embellishment in rich autumn colors. The “Sweater Weather” sentiment was the perfect finishing touch.

Sometimes a simple design with a few carefully chosen details is all you need to create that warm and cozy Fall feeling. 

My Fall-themed Sweater Weather card can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Conjurer of Dreams-option (Autumn vibes)

~Four Seasons Challenge-Fall

~Snippets Playground Challenge-use snippets (I used snippets of cardstock to make the leaves)

~Try It On Tuesday-embossing

~Can You Handle the Pressure-embossing folder

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Creative Crafters-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Meet My Little S’more!

September challenge is posted at ANYTHING BUT A CARD and it's "anything goes (except a card)".There is no optional twist this month.

My daycare kids and I had so much fun turning a simple piece of salt dough into adorable s’more ornaments ! Here's mine. I shaped the dough, baked it, and then brought it to life with a little paint. The happy face, rosy cheeks, and layers of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker give this little guy so much personality.

I finished it off with some red-and-white baker’s twine so it can hang right on an ornament display.

I love crafts that are simple, inexpensive, and full of personality, and this little s’more definitely fits the bill.

Materials-salt dough, DecoArt paint, twine (from Michaels)

Sharing my project with:

~The Little Things-something little (ornament)

~Tag-Along-tag, bookmark and option (circle)

~Crafter's Cafe-anything goes

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

~Allsorts-anything goes

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

💙🐾One Special Little Girl🐾💙

I'm the guest designer again at LASTING MEMORIES. This month the challenges are focused on numbers. This week the number is ONE, so the challenge is ONE photo, ONE circle, ONE embellishment and ONE word title on your layout.

Here's the layout I created.

Some photos are more than just pictures—they hold an entire memory, and this one of our sweet Lexi is definitely one of those.

Lexi was such a special part of our lives, and we were lucky enough to capture so many beautiful pictures of her. She absolutely loved to pose for the camera, and somehow she always seemed to know when it was time to put on her best face ! Looking through all of her photos brings back so many happy memories and reminds us just how much joy she brought into our lives.

For this layout, I wanted to keep the focus on Lexi and her sweet personality. I chose a beautiful turquoise background and layered a soft aqua circle behind her photo. The torn patterned paper adds a little texture and interest, while the flower and dimensional “cutie” lettering give the page a fun, playful touch.

Lexi may have left us in 2023, but she will always have a special place in our hearts. We miss her more than words can say, but we are so grateful for the years we had with her—and for the countless photographs that let us keep her memory close.

Our sweet Lexi… always a cutie, always ready for her close-up, and forever loved.

Materials-Recollections cardstock, Basic Grey patterned papers, Prima flowers, American Crafts Thickers letters

Sharing my project with:

~Art Nudge-photo inspiration

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Let's Craft & Create-distressed paper (torn paper strips)

~Triple B-blooms

~Ellibelle's Garden Party-anything in or from a garden

~Allsorts-creatures

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🎅❤️Holly, Jolly & Oh So Festive!❤️🎅

There’s nothing quite like a classic red-and-green Christmas card !

I started with a bright red cardstock base and added a festive holly and poinsettia patterned paper as the main background. A Santa sticker takes centre stage with his jolly smile and traditional red suit, while the “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” sentiment adds the perfect finishing touch.

I added a few dimensional embellishments, including the shiny holly berries, candy cane and sweet little heart stickers, along with the scalloped border across the bottom. All of those little details give the card plenty of Christmas sparkle and dimension.

I love how cheerful and festive this card turned out. It definitely puts me in the mood for a Holly Jolly Christmas!

Materials-Recollections cardstock, Echo Park pattern paper and stickers, pearl gems (Dollar store), scalloped border (can't remember, I've had it for MANY years!!)

Sharing my project with:

~Jingle Belles-Stickers (stuck on you) I have 3 stickers on my card-Santa, candy cane and heart cookie)

~Heart's Quest-anything with a heart

~Rudolph Days Challenge-anything Christmas

~Girlz Creative Christmas-anything goes Christmas

~Peace On Earth-Christmas project

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

~Try It On Tuesday-inspired by a song (Have a Holly Jolly Christmas)

~ABC Christmas-R is for rectangles

~CRAFT-Christmas

~Girlz and the Art of Letters-H (Holly Jolly and holly leaves and berries)

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~