Spring

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” 
― Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

In the UK the weather has been a little milder of late and although winter has not left us completely officially spring is almost here.  In just a few days it will be the first day of spring and, if Tolstoy is correct, we should be inspired by the warmer weather and things growing all around us.

We have a new challenge starting today.  We should like to see your projects inspired by 'Spring', by the celebration of the passing of winter and the coming of new life and all of those wonderful plans you are making for springtime.

Our very talented Design Team have been very busy and thoughts of spring have very clearly inspired them.

Card by Chris

Cards by Dionne

Card by Jess

Card by Lisette

Card by Stephanie

Card by Chris

Card by Dionne

Scrapbook page by Stephanie

We should like to give you the opportunity to join in the fun at Crafty Boots Challenges and, therefore, we are offering guest design team spots to the winner and two runners up of this challenge.

This challenge will remain open until 12 Noon on Sunday, 29 March. There are very few rules but, if you would like to read them for yourself, you will find them here.

We are looking forward to seeing your projects, good luck.

Anything but a Card Mid Challenge Reminder

Welcome back to another Mid Challenge Reminder. The theme of the current Crafty Boots Challenge is 'Anything but a Card'.

Three lucky winner of this Challenge will be given the opportunityt to be featured in a future challenge as a Guest Designers. Carol did just this when she won our recent 'Out with the Old and in with the New' Challenge.  Carol is a talented designer, but don't take our word for it, please make time to visit her blog and see for yourself.

Carol

Hi, I am Carol and have been crafting for many years knitting, crotchet, cake making and decorating and now card making.  I started stamping but, as I am now on some Design Teams, digis are my passion.  I have just recently started experimenting with dies and embossing folders.  I am delighted to have been chosen to a Guest designer with Crafty Boots challenges.

We have had some amazing projects linked up for this challenge already but just in case you are looking for a little bit of inspiration here are some more fabulous inspirational projects from our lovely and very talented Design Team.

Paper Rose Topiary Centrepiece by Chris

Altered Canvas by Dionne

Altered Candle by Jess

Tag by Lisette

This challenge will remain open until noon on Sunday, 15 March. Please click here to go directly to the current challenge.

Anything but a Card

When I woke up yesterday there was a distinct feel of spring in the air.  Yes it was still very chilly but the sun seemed brighter and the days are getting longer, I think there is hope that the warmer weather is on the way .... at last!

A new challenge starts today, it is hosted by the fabulous Jess and she wants you to make 'Anything but a Card', it can be absolutely anything, just as long it is not a card.

The challenge has certainly got the Design Team thinking:

Bookmark by Jess

Tags by Chris

ATCs by Dionne

ATC Blocks by Lisette

Journal Page by Sandra

Scrapbook Page by Stephanie

We should like to give you the opportunity to join in the fun at Crafty Boots Challenges and, therefore, we are offering guest design team spots to the winner and two runners up of this challenge.

This challenge will remain open until 12 Noon on Sunday, 15 March. There are very few rules but, if you would like to read them for yourself, you will find them here.

We are looking forward to seeing your projects, good luck.

Use a Sentiment Mid Challenge Reminder

Monday morning again, where do the weeks go to?  For most schools in around here it was half term last week but most of the children will be back to school today and you will be able to get back to your routines and into your craft room.

We are back today with the 'Use a Sentiment' Mid Challenge Reminder and our Design Team has been busy making a few inspirational pieces for you.

Card by Chris

Card by Dionne

Card by Jess

Card by Lisette

Scrapbook Page by Stephanie

Card by Chris

Canvas by Dionne

Card by Chris

This challenge will remain open until noon on Sunday, 1 March. Please click here to go directly to the challenge page.

Use a Sentiment

This year seems to be flying by and a new Crafty Boots Challenge starts today, the theme for the next two weeks is 'Use a Sentiment'.

A crafters we use sentiments all of the time and in lots of different ways, it is up to you how you use your sentiment for this Challenge.  Here are a few ideas our talented Design Team have come up with.

Card by Chris

Card by Jess

Card by Lisette

Card by Zoe

Card by Stephanie:

Card by Dionne

We should like to give you the opportunity to join in the fun at Crafty Boots Challenges and, therefore, we are offering guest design team spots to the winner and two runners up of this challenge.

This challenge will remain open until 12 Noon on Sunday, 1 March. There are very few rules but, if you would like to read them for yourself, you will find them here.

We are looking forward to seeing your projects, good luck.

Hearts and Valentines Mid Challenge Reminder

Welcome back to another Mid Challenge Reminder. The theme of the current Crafty Boots Challenge is 'Hearts and Valentines'.

Three lucky winner of this Challenge will get to be featured in a future challenge as a Guest Designers. Sue and Debs did just this when they won our recent Christmas Challenge. They are both talented designers, but don't take our word for it, please make time to visit their blogs and see for yourself.

Sue U 

Hi, I'm Sue and I live in the UK and have been crafting for about 7 years.  I mainly make cards, but dabble in scrapbooking and sewing as well - it's my time to relax after a busy day at work! I am delighted to have been asked to join the Crafty Boots team as a Guest Designer for their 'Hearts and Valentines' challenge

Sue's Card

Debs

   Hi, I’m Debbie, Mum to 3 boys Jamie, Aaron & Jack and Grandma to Oliver, Lola and Ruby. 

I never considered myself to be very artistic and then I discovered scrapbooking about 7-8 years ago when I stopped smoking and wanted something to do in the evenings. I saw a craft programme on TV, ordered the kit, bought a few more things, stored them in 3 stacking boxes, crafted at the kitchen table, bought more stash, discovered stamping and card making (quicker end result than scrapbooking) moved into the dining room, acquired a set of craft drawers, bought even more stash and now have my own little crafty haven full to bursting but very loved and visited practically every day. I have had my blog nearly 6 years now and I am lucky enough to be on some wonderful Design Teams. I have also recently been lucky enough to start designing for Papercraft Inspirations – a crafter’s dream come true.

I am truly blessed to have made a number of wonderful friends through crafting and blogging and hope it continues.

Debs card

We also have some more fabulous inspirational projects from our lovely Design Team.

Card by Lisette

Card by Dionne

Card by Chris

This challenge will remain open until noon on Sunday, 15 February. Please click here to go directly to the challenge.

Hearts and Valentines

Hello and welcome to another challenge at Crafty Boots Challenges.

Here in the UK we are feeling a little more obsessive about the weather than usual.  In the past week or so we have had virtually everything it has to offer except heat, we have had snow, hail stones, torrential rain, high winds and bright sunshine.  What we all need is a craft pick me up, retreat to your favourite crafting space and get creative.

We have a new Challenge starting today, 'Hearts and Valentine's'.  Dial up your romantic side and share with us your St Valentine's Day project, your anniversary or wedding day projects.

Our talented Design Team have been busy.

Cards by Chris

Card by Dionne

Postcard by Jess

Card by Lisette

Cards by Stephanie

We should like to give you the opportunity to join in the fun at Crafty Boots Challenges and, therefore, we are offering guest design team spots to the winner and two runners up of this challenge.

This challenge will remain open until 12 Noon on Sunday, 15 February. There are very few rules but, if you would like to read them for yourself, you will find them here.

We are looking forward to seeing your projects, good luck.