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Wednesday 1 July 2020

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge Blog - July 2020

  Today sees a new challenge over at the A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge Blog.

The topic is always "ANYTHING GOES" and you are allowed unlimited entries into the challenge.

This month we are lucky to have two sponsors:
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 For my male card (as they are notoriously difficult cards) I have used the Charlie's Stamp called "Cool French Bulldog with glasses" - now who could resist him?
I have coloured my image in with Promarkers and added a stamped heart to each side of the sunglasses.

The backing papers are nearly 8 years old as I bought them just after the London Olympics in 2012!!  One of the backing papers also had little mini postcards so I used two of those as well as a Union Jack die-cut topper from the same paper pad collection.

I have used my Creative Expressions Lisa Horton Ticker Tape Sentiment Stamps.  I have used a mix of the everyday set and the Christmas set to say around the image "Wicked Cool Smile" (which this dog has) and "Happy Birthday Wishes".  I love these ticker tape sentiments as you can make you own words up.

I have finished the card off with a twine bow and a decorative button.

I am entering this card into the following challenges: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
Allsorts - So cute
Cardz 4 Guyz - Red, white and blue
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Make us smile!
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Lemon Shortbread - Anything goes
Creatalicious - Anything goes with the option to add texture
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
2 Crafty Critters - Anything goes with critters
Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft Extra - Anything goes
Paper Funday - Anything goes with the option of outdoors
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut Patterned Paper July Challenge - Anything goes
Classic Design Challenge - Anything goes
The Paper Shelter - Use a sentiment
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Morgan's Artworld - Anything goes
Simon Says - Bright and cheerful
Cute as a Button - Anything goes with the option to use your favourite sketch
Love to Scrap - Anything goes
Love to Craft - Anything goes

34 comments:

  1. Pamela1 July 2020 at 14:05

    i enjoy your card, it has so many layers and I can def. see the red/white/blue elements, thank you for sharing with us at C4G

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  2. Petra-loves-paper1 July 2020 at 15:19

    Really funky card,thanks for joining our challenge, greetings Petra DT digichoosday challenge

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  3. Elaine Stark1 July 2020 at 15:57

    You must have had fun making this. A great card.Thanks for joining Passion for Promarkers. Elaine

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  4. Sheryl1 July 2020 at 19:29

    Fantastic masculine card Kym.
    Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
    Hugs Sheryl
    TTCRD DT
    Cat Crazy Craft Corner {My Blog}

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  5. Natalie1 July 2020 at 23:14

    Fun card! Thank you for playing along at Word Art Wednesday!

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  6. Ellibelle2 July 2020 at 01:56

    A fabulous summer themed birthday card! Thanks for sharing at Allsorts challenge!

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  7. Joy Wilson2 July 2020 at 02:58

    Wow this is amazing! Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends. I hope join us again real soon!Hugs, JoyJoyfully StampsLil Patch of Crafty Friends, Owner/Coordinator
    Joyfully Stamps

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  8. Linda Mc Enery2 July 2020 at 03:10

    This is wonderful Kym! The image is fabulous! I love how you've coloured this cool dude, and the addition of the hearts to his glasses, is such a great touch. Wonderful background papers! Thanks for sharing a smile with us at Passion for Promarkers!
    Linda

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  9. brenda2 July 2020 at 08:22

    What fun Kym, many thanks for sharing and joining in with our 'So Cute' theme at Allsorts challenge this week.

    B x

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  10. Nat2 July 2020 at 10:34

    You have certainly made me smile with this fabulous card Kym, I love your fun image and great layout
    Thanks for sharing at PFP
    Natx

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  11. Linby2 July 2020 at 14:55

    A fun card.Thanks for joining in with my So Cute challenge at Allsorts this week.

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  12. Hayley's handmade cards2 July 2020 at 17:37

    A really great male card, great image and fantastic design. Thank you for joining us at the digi choose-day challenge blog. Hayley guest DT member. x

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  13. Anet's Crafting3 July 2020 at 04:09

    Just love your faboulous card Kym. Beautiful layering. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at The Paper Shelter. We would love to see you again ... Anet DT

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  14. Annettes Hobby Rosettes4 July 2020 at 10:41

    Oh this is so cool. What a fabulous design. Nice work.
    Thank you for sharing in our challenge at Classic Design Challenge we really appreciate you joining in.

    Annette DT

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  15. sweet art designs4 July 2020 at 14:31

    What a fun card. Thank you for sharing your project with us at Crazy Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. Myrna S. Design Team Member. Please also join us for our weekly Crafty Hazelnut’s Christmas Card Challenge at http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/

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  16. Annettes Hobby Rosettes5 July 2020 at 00:26

    Back again, and again, a very cool project. Nice work.
    Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's Artworld. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Annette DT

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  17. Claire 6 July 2020 at 06:22

    Love this so fun and light hearted
    Claire
    Mrs H's Crafty Corner

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  18. The Crafty Den6 July 2020 at 18:37

    I love the fun image Kym. Great colouring and the layout is fantastic Thanks for joining us at PFP this week and good luck in the prize draw. Hugs, Denise x

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  19. Saphron7 July 2020 at 00:27

    I love it! Such wonderful paper choices, and your embellishments are perfect.
    Thank you for sharing with us over at Cute As A Button. We hope to see you again.
    ~ DT Saphron

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  20. America9 July 2020 at 03:14

    Such a fun and great patriotic card with so much details and eye candy! :). Love it.Would love to have you upload your amazing masculine themed crafty work to share on our new Facebook Group called; "Masculine Cards".  Hope you can join us for fun and to help inspire creativity! Thanks!  :)
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/2583364131948966/

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  21. Rhodidodi10 July 2020 at 20:34

    What a wonderful fun card! Lovely to see you joining us at Creatalicious Challenges.

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  22. NanaConnie11 July 2020 at 16:38

    Too funny, Kym! Love those patriotic sunglasses. :-D Thanks so much for supporting our Anything Goes with a Critter challenge at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies this month. Good luck in the draw.
    NanaConnie DT

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  23. HandmadeByTasha1312 July 2020 at 14:48

    Great card! Really fun!

    Thank you for playing along with us at Little Patch of Crafty Friends & good luck for this challenge!!

    HandmadeByTasha DT

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  24. Twórcze pasje Danki12 July 2020 at 17:48

    Amazing card, I love yours colors.
    Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge. Love to see you join in each month.
    ~ Danka DT

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  25. wannabcre8tive15 July 2020 at 18:00

    Such a cute card. Love it. Very creative.

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  26. Loose Stitches18 July 2020 at 06:59

    Fabulous creation Kym! Thank you for sharing with us over at Cute As A Button. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Sherry DT/Admin xx

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  27. NanaConnie19 July 2020 at 19:22

    I'm back now with a different DT hat on my head, Kym. Thanks so much for playing in and supporting our Anything Goes challenge at QKR Stampede this month. Good luck.
    NanaConnie DT

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  28. Loose Stitches24 July 2020 at 02:21

    Fabulous creation Kym! Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's ArtWorld. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Sherry DT/Admin/Coordinator xx

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  29. FiestyCrafter (Tina)24 July 2020 at 13:58

    Great fun manly card. It is fabulous! Great seeing you again at LTSCB
    Tina dt

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  30. Kelly Parker26 July 2020 at 22:12

    Great card, thank you for joining us at http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/

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  31. Judy V29 July 2020 at 02:08

    Fabulous creation! Thank you for sharing with us over at Morgan's Artworld. We hope to see you again.
    ~ Judy DT

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  32. Judy V29 July 2020 at 02:27

    Great card! Thank you for sharing with us over at Cute As A Button. We hope to see you again.
    ~ DT Judy

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  33. LeslieT31 July 2020 at 16:35

    Absolutely awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with us in our challenge over at Love To Craft Challenge Blog this month! We appreciate you joining us!
    Hugs,
    Leslie, LTCCB DT
    Love To Scrap 2

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  34. Melanie20 September 2020 at 10:44

    A lovely card!
    Thank you soo much for taking part in our "anything goes + optional add texture” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
    Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

    Hugs,
    Melanie
    (DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)

    (DT Crafty Friends)

    (DT The Sketchy Challenges)

    (DT Simply Create Too)

    (DT Kreativtanten)



    PS: Sorry for the late comment, life had been very busy these past weeks…

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Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog and for leaving a comment. It is really appreciated. With all my best wishes. Kym