Heart Flower Garden

Good day traveller. Thanks for stopping by the Guild Hall today. If you’re a regular visitor here, you know we’ve been busy building our robot army in preparation for our assault on the Shrieking Harpies who laid waste on the Crafters Guild a while back. After days immersed in iron and oil, I needed to get outside the laboratory and interact with nature. I could feel my earth magic level dropping, and I needed to keep my spells strong for the impending battle. I decided to plant some heart flowers in the yard to brighten it up (this also game me an excuse to wear my new hat of +65 shadiness). Once fully bloomed these little guys will also produce a sweet nectar that can be used in numerous health and recovery potions.

This card was crafted for the Just Some Lines anything goes challenge that is happening now. Just make something using a JSL image and you could win some digis!

I started this one by colouring the Emo Gardener using my Prismacolor pencils of mass pigmentation and inking around the edges with Tea Dye Distress Ink. Setting that aside, I next cut out the wheelbarrow using the Freshly Picked cartridge. I thought it looked a little plain “as is”, so I used the Unity “You Give Me Tiny Butterflies” set to stamp on it. I also added a button to the wheel and a little bow using some “floss”. Next up, stamping all the leaves using the Bo Bunny “Camp-a-Lot” set and cutting them out. After everything was arranged, I stamped the sentiment using the Unity “Naturally You” set. 

I used the same set to stamp this panel on the inside. Shabby Shutters is fairly light, so I think you would still be able to write a message and sign your name over this, no problem. My only concern is that these obscure sentiments make the card lack purpose. This unfortunately lost me -50 generic exp points. Sad.

I went a little crazy on the envelope, using the Bo Bunny “Camp-a-Lot” set. But look how nicely it matches :D

This card will plant itself into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp and Show: The Button Challenge

Incy Wincy Designs: Butterflies and Bows

Challenges 4 Everybody #22: Anything Goes

One Crazy Stamper June “Summer Fun” Challenge

My Creative Moments Word Play Saturday “Summertime” 
Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge #164: “Y”

I ended up planting eighteen of the heart flowers. My direwolf ate three, leaving me with fifteen. Next project - building a fence around the new plants to keep Lycan out!

~ Guild Master Crystal ~

Have My Cake & Eat It Too

Today Olga, one of our house gnomes, approached me wondering what flavour of cake I wanted for my upcoming name day. I assured her that a cake was quite unnecessary, as my lord husband and I were not having a name day celebration for me this year. “But my lady must have a cake!” she squeaked. “It’s tradition!” She walked away muttering to herself about the importance of upholding traditions and cursing my “stubborn nature” under her breath. I had a feeling there would be a cake for me come Sunday, despite my protests. Suddenly inspired by all the dessert talk, I went to the crafting chambers to create, snagging a brownie on the way.

I started this card by colouring The Greeting Farm’s Birthday Anya, wielding the Lady Commander’s Copic markers. This earned me +148 Copic colouring exp, allowing me to level up. My sister will be so proud. I then cast a bravery spell which allowed me to cut up my Bo Bunny “Sweet Treats” paper *gaaaaaaaaasp*. I know...I didn’t think I’d ever cut it either. I do believe that my lady mother bestowed that paper upon me on my last name day! I stamped some hearts using Lawn Fawn’s “My Silly Valentine” onto pink cardstock, cut them out, glued them on, and covered ‘em in Glossy Accents. This made them look more candy-like. The sentiment I stamped using the My Pink Stamper “Family & Friends” set. Lastly, I broke open the roll of brown and pink ribbon that I’ve also had for quite some time, and used it to finish off the front of the card. Brown and pink are my favourite colours together. In fact, I have a brown and pink Paul Frank hoodie that I’ve had for eight years and the sleeves have holes in them, but I can’t fathom getting rid of it because I love the brown and pink so much! But I digress...

On the inside I used the Dylusions “Bordering on the Edge” set and stamped the whooshy things. I stamped the sentiment using My Pink Stamper’s “Birthday Crazy” set.

I subtly stamped the same whooshy swirliness on the envelope in light pink.

This brown and pink card will sweeten up the following challenges:
TGF Farm Fresh Friday Challenge: Use Ribbon and/or Lace
Love to Create Challenge #51: Let’s Celebrate
Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge #113: Ribbon and Bows
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Have a Heart
Simply Create Too Challenge #30: Valentine’s Day (Or Hearts)
Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge #13: Anything Goes
Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Challenge #119: Your Favourite Colour Combo (pink & brown!)
Anyone for Anya February Photo Inspiration

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge #45: Colour Inspiration


After spending so much time in the crafting chambers surrounded by images of cake, I immediately changed my mind and flew down the stairs and headed straight to the kitchens to find Olga. As soon as I burst through the door she smiled knowingly at me, “I knew you would come ‘round,” she said, her face splitting into a huge grin. What can I say...I like cake.

~ Guild Master Crystal ~

I "Moose" You Already!

Angela has been busy preparing the horses and wagons all day, ensuring everything is ready for her difficult journey ahead across the fields of the Sarkonian Grassland. Tomorrow the Lady Commander begins her trek to her cabin in the woods for some quality time with the Prince of Popsicle Sticks and his family. As such, there will be no crafty crops until her return to the Guild Hall. Somberly, I decided to make a card to express my feelings on this situation.

I cut the moose and the sign post from the Campin' Critters cartridge. The leaves and foot prints I stamped with the "Camp-a-Lot" Bo Bunny stamp set. The leaves were stamped on patterned paper and cut out, earning me +29 precision exp points. 

Simple inside with matching leaf stamps.

And of course I stamped the envelope to pretty it up, as I have issues with plain envelopes. Those leaves on the envelope are from the "Doodle Parts" Dylusions set.

I will be entering this card into the following challenges:
Cricut Cardz Challenge #114: Critter Cuties 
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Animal Antics 
My Craft Spot Challenge #66: Under the Stars (Camping Theme) 

I hope the Lady Commander of Copics doesn't get attacked by brigands on the road. Or eaten by one of the Gray Griffons that are known to roam the Sarkonian Grasslands. Many perils await her journey and I wish for her safe return to the Crafters Guild Hall. May the d20s roll in your favour, dear sister.

~ Guild Master Crystal ~