Category Archives: challenges

Jump Ahead June Challenge

Posted on July 3, 2022 by icekat

So, last month I participated in the Cara Brandon and Friends Facebook challenge. Each week we had to first make a bunch of pockets and such, then a bunch of tags, then collect decorative items to use, and lastely to … Continue reading →

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Toni’s Birthday Challenge

Posted on June 27, 2022 by icekat

This is a double page insert for Toni’s Witchy Arts and Crafts birthday challenge. It went into the mail today, and hopefully should arrive in time for the drawing on July 12! The front image is hand painted in acrylics, … Continue reading →

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October Stuff

Posted on October 21, 2021 by icekat

Just some simple things I put together for two October challenges. Both asked for decorated bags with seasonal goodies inside. This first one was returned to me by the post as undeliverable, sadly. But I really like the way the … Continue reading →

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My First Challenge Entry

Posted on September 23, 2020 by icekat

Vintiquities on YouTube is hosting a Halloween birthday challenge. I’ve always thought October 13th is the second best birthday to have, so she’s super lucky! lol So, this is my entry. I’m not expecting anything to come of it, but … Continue reading →

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Holiday Antler Girls ATCs

Posted on December 7, 2019 by icekat

I was a bit worried about doing the ATC swap, since I haven’t done any in a long while. But I want to get back into it, because the frequent art practice really improves my skills. So here are my … Continue reading →

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Winner Winner!

Posted on November 26, 2019 by icekat

I got my words in for “L3” at last! The story isn’t nearly done, but I finished NaNoWriMo early. I’m feeling scattery, though, so I think I’ll move back to “L1” and do some edits and fill in the holes … Continue reading →

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Inktober Start

Posted on October 15, 2019 by icekat

So I decided I need to do more drawing as my skills are feeling rusty. Inktober would be perfect, right? Naturally I’m a little behind, because there’s always so much to do even when you work from home. I had … Continue reading →

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End of #100Days

Posted on January 29, 2019 by icekat

I realized that I accidentally finished the #100DaysOfShenanigans challenge, and I didn’t even stop to celebrate! OMG Below are my several last art projects, and the rest of my #100 days were spent writing and editing my book project currently … Continue reading →

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Writing and Crafting Shenanigans

Posted on December 27, 2018 by icekat

3 days of writing a Christmas story for Phrixy brings me up to Day 87 in #100DaysofShenanigans! It may one day appear in an anthology, as I’m thinking of exploring the winter holidays popular in Lupercalia. We shall see. Then … Continue reading →

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Up to Day 84 of Shenanigans

Posted on December 7, 2018 by icekat

4 days of Shenanigans! Day 81: The first is a booklet with 20 pages and pockets on the inside of the covers. The cover and pockets are made with a single sheet of 12 x 12″ cardstock. The paper is … Continue reading →

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