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The Sugarbowl Challenge- Kiki's sketch

2012-02-15T15:03:00.000Z

Hello .. me again..... yes... i know just like buses my posts..lol!
Well , i just wanted to share my next card.. coloured with Spectrums.. yes , as in the C&C potd ... for a change I stamped her in Memento cocoa ink... its kinda softens the look... doncha think?

.. anyway, its fit the colour challenge on my FB sugar Nellie group... and the sketch over at the Sugarbowl..

the papers are MME lost & found Sunshine.. I love their papers.. I am sure i have said that before... the soft stamping round the edge is from the the new Lili of the valley grungy sentiments , i think they are called... stamped in versafine smoky grey.
the image is called "Book club" from Simply Sassy, you can get her @ Funkykits...

I would like to enter this in...
1.Sugarbowl- Kiki's sketch
2.Stamps r us - anything goes (2nd entry)
3.the crafty Pad - letter B( bow, books,browns)
4.CES Challenge- lots of layers
5.allsorts challenge week 2- anything goes
6.Crafts & me - Distressed

thanks for joining me today.. hope you will pop back real soon for a Whimsy 7 Stars studios card..
till then
hugs xx

Crafter's companion Blog Candy !

2012-02-15T11:32:00.002Z

Hello you guys...
Hands up who has been tuning in to the lovely leann Chivers with her POTD of the Spectrum Noirs !???
Hands up who would like to win a copy of her Dvd that accompanies the Spectrum Noir Range..?
Hands up those who would like that Dvd signed by the lovely Leann herself and the wonderful Sara Davies herself...?
Yes...???? all you have to do is leave a comment , and give it a mention on you blog too if you would... the person who wins and gives it a mention will also get a little extra something from me...how's that ?

... the dvd is packed with loads of tutorials on colouring with this fab system...

and you can see more about it by checking out this fab video...

So, what are you waiting for..? leave me a comment.. and I will draw the winner tomorrow after 9.00pm... I'm not very good with the linky tool.. so this is the next best way to do it...Thanks for stopping by.. Hugs & Good luck !!

Passion for Promarkers challenge- distressed

2012-02-14T09:00:00.000Z

hi everyone .. Tuesday already... my... am I the only one finding that the weeks go by so fast?
Its time for another challenge of at Passion for Promarkers...This week the theme is "distressed".
I have dug out a stamp that i haven't yet used... I bought of a lovely lady and she hasn't been inked by me....
i love these Sweet pea images , and I really should use them more...

she is coloured with my markers, and I have used MME lost & found papers "breeze", the flowers are from WOC, and the die cuts are from my fav die-namics flowers die...

all the papers have been distressed with a pair of scissors, and some with ink too...Hope you like her...
Please pop over to the Passion for Promarkers Blog to get some awesome inspiration from the Dt
I am entering this in...
1.Robyns's fetish - Square cards
2.Stamptacular Sunday - Pearls & Lace
3.pink Gem challenge- Fairies
4.Carisma cardz- things with wings
5.My Grafico- St Patricks/ fairy girl
6. stamps r us - anything goes
thanks for popping by.. I will be back with some more crafters companion dt...
Hugs xx

Pollycraft challenge- Chill out !

2012-02-11T18:05:00.002Z

Hi everyone... hope you are all keeping warm... A quick post today , as i have so much to do.. and i really must get my CC DT stuff organised... But a quickie for my FB group for Xmas cards "Sundays with Santa " ... where i can keep up with the Xmas cards thro the year .. i am a little behind ( what a surprise!) the them was non traditional colours... so with less waffles here is my card....

the papers are really old .. from Craftwork cards..... and the image is from funkykits..A Sugarplum stamp called "Cocoa Emma ", coloured with my Promarkers this time... the sentiment is half a Cats life press Christmas one.. and I have doctored one of my Mariannes die cut snowy borders... sorry if u are fed up of seeing that MS punch , but i love it ! Thanks Mum ! x

so i would like to enter this in...
1.Pollycraft challenge- Chill out
2.Poodles Parlour - anything goes
3.craft us crazy - anything goes (2nd entry)
4.Crafty sentiments challenge- lets get girly
5.Allsorts challenge- free & easy
6.the Crafty Pad - spring colours

Thanks for popping by today... the more i look at my image today , the more appropriate I think it is.. stay warm everyone!
Hugs xx

Crafters Companion Dt card & the Epiphany tool....

2012-02-10T10:59:00.002Z

Hi all...
Friday .. or should i say F-F-F-Friday !!!! boy1 its chilly... still , I'm not at work till this afternoon... I can walk there.. no more struggling to de-Ice... horaaah!!! Mind you roads are clear, hubby got to work in Scarborough ok this morning...
So, Exciting times.... I am as you may have heard I am on the DT for Crafters companion... Yay! and boy have I been working with some exciting stuff...
Today at Noon, on C&C Sheena launches her new Paint Fusion items..what a fabby range to work with... and then there is the new Epiphany tool .. you are gonna love it !!!
So, in all my excitement of sending off the samples .. I forgot to photograph them..... Doh! I am a numpty!
so, not to be defeated .. I have made a card from Strawberry kisses... and used the Epiphany tool for the embellishments... wow! can this little beauty handle thicker cardstocks... and there are loads of little add ons too.. so stay tuned this Friday onwards to get yours...

so, my card.. before you nod off on me...

the images coloured with my Speccies.. is called "My Boy" , the papers are from the "Strawberry Kisses" cd , a little strip of ribbon & an embellishment.

this nifty little tool that let you create matching embellishments from anything, and you will always have a matching item... there are different shapes.. and if you watch Sheena's shows you will spot some of the charms you can use alongside this ...
So, i better get off and get cracking on my Sheena sample.. lol . I can't believe I forgot to take piccies...
I would like to enter this in..
1.Crafty Ribbons- For the boys/men
2.Craft Us crazy - anything goes
3.Digi Doodles Shop-For the boys
4.MaWTT- cute critters
5.Karen's doodles - Cute & cuddly

Thanks for popping by... back soon... don't forget , get tuned in to C&C @ noon!
hugs x

Sugarbowl challenge - entry no: 2

2012-02-08T16:12:00.002Z

Hi y'all!!!
Just a quick post to share my post for my entry in this weeks FB sugary Sunday challenge.. ( which is a sugar Nellie group, to those who don't visit me often...).
... and it fits the sketch for the Sugarbowl, so if I have lightening fingers i might just beat the deadline...
The papers are Papermania Portobello Rd, and some First Edition Up, up & away.. and a little MME Breeze...lol!
The image of course is a Simply Sassy "No;1 Fan", coloured with my markers.....

the colouring is a little rushed.. don't look too close...lol!

... might just enter in...
1.Sugarbowl challenge- Gayle's sketch
2.celebratetheoccasion. - anything goes
3.squigglefly - birthday
4.fashionablestampingchallenges - make it a guy thing
5. Paper pretties challenge- texture(embossing)
6. Frosted designs - Ribbon or twine
7.fun with shapes - Birthday (tag)
8. Sundays with chrissy- Birthdays

thanks for popping by today... with be back hopefully with a CC sneak peek !
Hugs xxx

Passion for Promarkers Challenge - Grey &Purple/Lilac

2012-02-07T09:00:00.000Z

Hello you guys.... Hope this post finds you all well..?
I will be heading to work as this post goes live... So hopefully Mr Blogger will behave...
Scarily , the week has whizzed by , and its time once again for another PfP challenge .. this week picked by our lovely - the theme is "Grey & Purple/Lilac"
I raided my little pile *ahem of papers.. to find I don't strictly have the colour combo.. sigh... so i went with the purple and made my image grey....

the papers are HOTP.. I have had these aaages... (blush) and the image is a new one over @ Tiddlyinks... called "Close to my Heart"- the character is called Wryn.. isn't she adorable?

the ticket .. well I think its GTC... and the wings are from a TSG set called "Angel Mail" ... I love the sentiments on this set too....

I used the shades of greys in my Promarkers.. and a touch of Lavender & Bluebell for the heart...
Nice & easy this week .. so i hope you will join in...
I would like to enter...
1.catered crop - Hearts
2.Come & get it challenges- Love
3.corrosive challenges- love bites
4.OSAAT - love
5.crafty Emma's - give me wings and /or Sketch
6. tiddly inks challenge- Valentine

thanks for stopping by today... I promise I will be back to posting a little more regular... now I have finished my samples and got them posted off ...;-)
Hugs

Sugarbowl Challenge- Gayle's Sketch...

2012-02-02T11:43:00.002Z

Morning all !
I really should be knuckling down to my dt work , but I really wanted to share this with you today....
There is a fab sketch by the lovely Gayle over at the Sugarbowl... with the option of paper piecing.
...and I have used the colour combo over at my Fb group for Sugar Nellies.. which is shades of peaches and green....;-)

... the image is "best day ever" .... which you can get over @ funkykits. she is mainly paper pieced and the rest of her is coloured with my markers....the flowers are cut from my die-namics die...

... so along side those 2 challenges I would like to enter....
1.the Sugarbowl- Gayle's sketch
2.diva's by design- anything goes
3.partytime tuesdays- Anything goes
4.Inky Impressions- Pearls and/or Bling
5.Stamp, scrap & Doodle challenge - anything goes
6.Crazy4 challenges- Layers & embellies

thanks for stopping by this morning... now I really must get on with my Dt stuff...
hugs xxx

Fab N funky challenge- use a digi

2012-02-01T20:17:00.001Z

Hiya!!! ... Hows your week so far ?
I'm busy behind the scenes with stuff I cant share yet... you're gonna love it !!!
but I wanted to quickly share a card using a digi from Whimsy & Stars Studio .. from the hand of the lovely Mabelle.... the image is Valentines Little boy ...

the papers are Bo Bunny "Crazy love "... and the sketch is from Sweet Sundays Sketch . He is coloured with my Markers.. and the sentiment is from the new Lili of the Valley valentine stamps "Grunge corners & Love sentiments"

so.. I would like to enter this in...
1.Fab N Funky- use a digi.
2.Sweet Sunday Sketch- sketch
3.Little red Wagon - Valentines day / Love
4.Penny's paper Crafty - Love
5. The paper shelter- Love

thanks for sharing your time with me and for all the lovely comments.. better get back to my dt stuff !! Very Exciting !!!
Hugs xx

Passion for Promarkers challenge- New Beginnings

2012-01-31T09:00:00.000Z

Good Morning !!!
Its Terrific Tuesday again!!1 .. that means another challenge over at Passion for Promarkers.....
This one is kinda special as its set by me..and its my first time setting the challenge and I have chosen the theme " new Beginnings" ..

Here is my card...

the image is Fizzy Moon.. he was too cute to resist...!! the papers are Me to You... I love these papers... I have a new Martha Stewart punch for the lacy heart.. its was reduced to clear at Hobbycraft... the other heart is a Sissix..

please pop over and check out the rest of the PfP dt girls' creations.... they are pretty awesome ! We are being sponsored by the digi Stamp Boutique this week.... !
I would like to enter this in..
1.Dream Valley challenges- animals ( 2nd entry)
2.Hybrid chic card caravan challenge- Punches/dies
3.allsorts challenge- one or more hearts
4.Sweet Stamping - animals
5.Lily Pad- Patterned paper
6.Dutch dare challenge- buttons galore (2nd entry)

Thanks for joining me today.. hopefully I will see you over at PfP with your entry... til then .. big hugs xxx

crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge - Make it square

2012-01-29T20:50:00.005Z

Good evening all...
just a quick post as I still have my ironing to finish before work tomorrow.... I just wanted to share my card for the Sundays with Santa FB group I am in... I am already a week behind, but hopefully you will all see why...
The theme is Santa this week ...

the papers are Basic Grey " jovial"..i have used up my scraps... the image .. coloured with my markers is "Half Moon Santa" from Sassy Cheryl... the north pole stamp is Magnolia... I just added oodles of glitter to the fur on his hat... quick and easy card this one .. and the image is easy to colour too..x

I would like to enter in..
1.Robyn's Fetish.- make it sparkle
2.Pan pastel uk challenge- glitter & glitz
3.Basic Grey - favourite things - (Glitter)
4.Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge- make it square
5.Papertake weekly challenge- Highlight it ( glitter)
6. Dare to be Sassy - Christmas...

thanks for popping by... Must dash.. ironing awaits ...oh joy !!
Hugs xxx

die cutting divas challenge- Buttons, bows & bling.

2012-01-27T09:27:00.000Z

Hiya !! Happy Friday !!!

I just wanted to share another card with you using another SC digi... yes, I know ..its getting a bit of an addiction... they are sooo delish!!!
so Out with the spectrums, and on with the colouring.. !
here's my card ...

the image is called Priscilla pie ... she is coloured with spectrums once again... the papers are Echo Park "Yours Truly" . flowers and buttons from stash.. Heart die cut from Sissix.... the sentiment is computer generated.. as you can see its for my sister,... Its her birthday today.. so I hope she likes this....

i have added a little stardust pen , and white gel pen to highlight... the trellis punch is MS.then just a few gems to finish....

there are a number of challenges I would like to enter with this card...
So here goes...
1.die cutting diva's - Buttons, bows& bling..
2.MAWTT- Blooming marvellous
3.Deep ocean challenge- Sparkle
4.Crafty boots- Song title ( all dressed up & nowhere to go)
5. Simon says stamp and show- song title -as above
6. Creative inspirations paint- pink
7. Carisma Cardz challenge- Pretty in pink
8.Dutch dare challenge- Buttons galore
Hopefully i should be back with my next whimsy & stars dt card ....
thanks for popping over today.. I really appreciate your company..
hugs xxx

The squirrel & the Fox challenge- Critters

2012-01-25T20:16:00.001Z

Evening all !
How's your week going...?
just a quick card to share, as I have finally sat down to colour in some of my new Strawberry kisses images , with my Speccies... love this cute twosome... and it nicely fits in one or two challenges...

...I have used some nice springlike colours with my MME "quite contrary" summer papers...some flowers and seam binding.. and a scrap of lace tied to a button... The die cut leaves are Spellbinders...

. I love that welly.. wish i had a pair like that...
I would like to enter my card in the following...
1.The Squirrel & the fox- Critters
2.Dream Valley Challenges - Animals
3.Pile it on - Add lace
4colour Create - pink & green
5.DYSU- patterned papers
6.Paper carfting journey- floral
7. Ladybug crafts - bows
8. Stamping with the dragon - Anything goes

well... linking up should keep me busy now..lol!
Pop back soon won't you .. I have something lush to share...
Hugs xxx

Passion for Promarkers challenge- Recycle something

2012-01-24T09:00:00.005Z

Hello again... its me...!!!
I hope Mr blogger behaves and posts this for me whilst I'm at work..
Its Tuesday , so that means .Passion for Promarkers challenge.. this week the theme is "recycle something"
I have used cardboard from a parcel , and I have used Kraft filing dividers for my matting and layering, and Jute twine.......

the stamp, by simply Sassy... yep!by my fave Krista Smiths fair hand... is my favourite No:1 Fan from Sugar Nellie , he is coloured with my trusty Promarkers...the papers are the new Portabello Rd from Papermania . the stamp stamp..lol... is from Whimsy stamps..I bought it from Quixotic Paperie . the sketch is from the Sugarbowl .... just a few buttons to finish and viola!

I do love this little fella.. and the papers gave the card a postal feel , if you know what I mean....
I would like to enter in the following.....
1.The Sugarbowl- Erika's sketch
2.lets ink it up- Anything goes
3.the Crafty Pad- for the boys
4.My Sheri Crafts- New (Papers & stamp)
5.Crafty Anne's - New (papers & stamp)
6. sentimental Sundays- die cuts (oval nestie)
7. craft your days away- Distressing
8. Saturated Canary - Die cuts & punches

thanks for stopping by... please pop over to the Passion for Promarkers challenge and check out the rest of the dt's creations. the prize up for grabs is a Joanna Sheen £10 gift voucher...!!!
Awesome or what!?!?
I will be back soon with my next card... a Little Strawberry kisses maybe....:-)

Chrimbo Crackers challenge- for a child

2012-01-22T17:28:00.001Z

Hello all...
its a lovely sleepy Sunday.. the weather looks a little better... Hubby have been out for a stroll.. boy, its windy.
I quickly wanted to share a card which I created for my FB group, Sundays with Santa... Spurring me on to make Xmas cards all year long. the them is "trees".
I have used Tree guy which i won from Karen's doodles as a challenge prize..
its a simple card ... the image is just so jolly!

the papers are a freebie that i got from a magazine ages ago.. . he is coloured with Promarkers...
A Cats life press stamp for the sentiment and a couple of buttons to finish....

I would like to enter this in...
1.Chrimbo Crackers- For a child
2.ABc Christmas - Anything goes
3.Card makin mama's - something old(papers)
4.Cupcake challenge- anything goes

thanks for popping by... I will be back later with another card...
Hugs xx

Hotshot crafts challenge- flowers

2012-01-21T21:28:00.000Z

Hello you lot...!
Hope you having a fab weekend.. I am chilling after working this morning... I have not worked a Saturday in years.. its a bit of a shock to the system... :-0
So I have been doing a spot of colouring with my new Simply Sassy stamps and Saturated Canary digi's , both from the same amazing artist Krista Smith .... the Sassys you can buy from Funkykits... the home of Sugar Nellies ... I have been brushing up my skills with my new Spectrums...
So, my card....

the image is "Bad hare day" ... coloured with my spectrums, the papers are Echo Park "Yours Truly ", the flowers from stash and the brad from Embellishemnts.de

I hope you like her... I would like to enter in the following...
1. Hotshot crafts- Flowers
2.Crafty Purple Frog- Anything goes
3.Cooking it up with Katie- Pink, pearl, flowers
4.Mum's craft shop- Fav colour combo
5.My time to craft- fav embellishment

thanks for stopping by... I always love reading your kind comments.. so thank you in advance.. i will be back soon with my next SC image no doubt.. I think I am addicted!
Hugs xx

Saturated Canary GDT Call....

2012-01-20T11:07:00.003Z

Hi guys... finally we are @ the end of the week... I am working this evening.. so a leisurely morning....
I have been procrastinating long and hard about trying for the SC gdt call... I LOVE Krista's images.. they affair started long ago when i first stumbled on Simply Sassy stamps.. and the rest they say is history.....So, even after looking at all the awesome entries I'm gonna give it a whirl... eeeep !
Heres my card....

... I have used "Hand me downs" , coloured with my new shiny spectrums...:-).. the papers are MME lost & found... " sunshine", these are my most recent purchase....
Boy, I do love their papers... they just work so well.. I love to sit and stroke them before i use them tho...lol!
The ticket is a freebie .. i got a whole set..but I cant remember where from..sorry....
I have added a little muslin cloth... and the flowers are cut from the papers and felt from lovely Emma's store ...Sew Sweet . i won the felt... well I won a voucher and i bought felt 7 ribbons. The pearls are also a prize .. from embellishments.de .

isn't she just dreamy... I have added glamour dust to the centre of the flowers and a pearl or gem to finish..
i hope you like her...

I would also like to enter her in the following challenges...
1.delightful challenges - distressed/ vintage
2.crop Stop- Distressed /vintage or shabby chic
3.gingersnap- Favourite papers
4.fresh Brewed- Something new (2nd entry)
5.Papertake weekly- buttons, bows, bling & blooms
6.Sassy Cheryl's - Bright & cheery
7.MIM w/the Kraftjournal- Stamp it pretty
8.Pollycarft- Bingo ( flowers, punches,pearls)

phew.. better get on with linking my card...
Thanks for popping by...
hugs xxx

Sugar Nellie Facebook challenge- "Blue, green & white"

2012-01-18T20:26:00.002Z

hi guys... happpy Wednesday ! half way thro the week already ...(grin)... the new job is going fine... hopefully over the next few weeks life should settle down for me...I feel like i have been juggling lots of plates... you know like those ads on telly....
Anyway , sadly today I have had to step down from my Dt position with Polkadoodles... i have been with Nikky absolutely ages...
i will miss my teamies... {sigh}
so, today i wanted to share my card for the sugarnellie Facebook group challenge .. i love these challenges .. I LOVE Sugar Nellie stamps...
i was lucky enough to win over at the Sugarbowl for the last challenge.. and the prize was a choice of 4 stamps... the stamp I have used today is my fav boy stamp eveeerrrrrr! "No 1 Fan "

the papers are from MME lost & found "Breeze", the image is coloured with Promarkers....

I pinched the sketch from the magnolia challenge blog...obv I cant use it there as its not a magnolia image... but i can use for...
1 I love Promarkers - anything goes
2.Fresh brewed monthly challenge- Something new (Stamp)
3.Crafty sentiments - anything goes
4.StampsRus- Just Kidding
5. crafty cardmakers- No floral embellishments
thanks for stopping by... will be back soon with more sugar !
Hugs xxx

Passion for Promarkers challenge-Humour

2012-01-17T09:00:00.001Z

Hi guys... Tuesday already.?!?!/
Time once again for another Passion for Promarkers challenge...
This week the theme is "humour"....
This one made me scratch my head a little.. I went in the end for my Murray & Ethel stamps... haven't used those in ages....

the papers are MME "Sunshine". I have matted these onto chocolate cardstock, for that extra pop! the sentiment is from the same set, and the image is coloured with Promarkers .

.. just a few buttons to finish and viola!
Please pop over and check out what the rest of the lovely Pfp ladies have created, and why not give the challenge a go.... theres always a fab prize up for grabs.... this week we are sponsored by Pink Gem designs, and the prize is 4 digi's of your choice.
i would also like to enter this in...
1.Squiggle fly- Buttons
2.creative inspirations paint- birthdays
3.Stampin for the weekend- Out with the old.
4.
5.
6.
thanks for popping by...
I will be back real soon...
hugsxxx

Whimsy and Stars studio guest DT card

2012-01-15T22:02:00.000Z

Hello all.. hope you have had a fab weekend...?
we have had our little granddaughter here... she is a mini whirl wind... hubby and I need to take a power nap methinks...LOL!

I wanted to share my next Whimsy and Stars Studio dt card....
for a change I have made a cirlcle card.....
I have used the cute Valentine bear.... and Bo Bunny papers "Crazy love "

...
... the image is coloured with promarkers, and the papers are matted onto Kraft and chocolate cardstock. The lace is from WOC . the heart is chipboard also Bo Bunny to match the papers....

I would like to enter my card in...
1.The Squirrel & the fox- Critters
2.Designed to delight- Heart
3.Drunken stampers- Love
4.Pixie dust studio- Put your heart into it
5.alphabet challenge- Y for you can choose...
6.My time to craft - Hugs & kisses

thanks for popping by...my say bye for now.. busy day ahead.. need to catch up on my sleep !!!!

back soon with my PfP dt card !
Hugs xx

Polka doodles challenge team b - viintage or retro

2012-01-13T09:00:00.001Z

Hello and happy Friday !
Seems ages since I took part in a Polkadoodles challenge. I have been so busy with my new job , training and then the setting up. Hopefully next week , Monday to be exact , when the new store opens, things should take a normal pattern.
So without too much waffle , onto my card.
This week the challenge is set by the lovey Fliss. Where the theme is vintage or retro.
I have used the "Pretty Tuff"cd ,I love the papers , and the particular image I have used is so much like an old photo type image.

I have used promarkers to colour the image .I have distressed and inked the layers, then layered then onto brown card.. a few buttons to finish.. really easy...

I would like to enter this in
1.anything goes challenge - anything goes
2House of Gilli - anything goes
3truly madly crafty -anything goes
4Gingerloft - anything goes
5. Moving along with the times - spots & stripes
6. CES challenges- anything goes
What not pop over to the Polkadoodles blog and check out the rest of the teamies creations... There is always a fab prize up for grabs, and this week is no exception.
I will be back tomorrow with another Whimsy & stars dt card..
Hugs xx

Passion for Promarkers challenge- Inspired by a song...

2012-01-10T17:05:00.001Z

Hi guys...
bet you have wondering where I got to?
Huh!?!? I have had no internet all day... Grrr!!!
I thought i would get up early and finish my post for this weeks Passion for Promarkers challenge ... No way ... Mr Tiscali had flicked the switch! ( To add insult to injury we got a new iPad , which arrived yesterday, and I couldn't get on the net today ..argghhhh!!!)
So, Apologies.. I'm late...
Onto my card..
The theme this week is "inspired by a song " , and I have created a card for a guy..
using the song " I love rock & Roll "
the image is Kenny K "buggin Drummer" , coloured with Promarkers.

the papers are MME "Breeze", the sentiment is a freebie.. forgive I cant remember where from... a little corrugated card, and buttons to finish.

please pop over to the challenge blog, and give it a go... there are lots of fab creations from the Pfp teamies... and a great prize from Letraset... a Promarker stamping kit !!!
I would like to enter this in..
1.cards for men- Recycling (cardboard)
2.smudgy antics - recycle (cardboard)
3.Catered Crop- Buttons
4. Sweet Stampin- Spot & dots
thanks for popping by... once again.. sorry its late....
I will be back, Internet permitting...
Hugs xxx

dream valley challenges- Anything goes

2012-01-08T18:38:00.000Z

Hello all... Happy weekend... Yes, I know its Sunday evening... I have had a busy few days.. and I have managed to get on the pc before hubby this evening...Lol.. so a quick post from me...
this card is from my Facebook group "Sundays with Santa" .. you know I said I wanted to keep making them thro the year... I hope these ladies will keep me encouraged to do just that... This is slightly late , I posted my next challenge card today... but I wanted to share , as this is the first time I have inked this particular Humphrey.....

It was a freebie with a craft mag... I have coloured it with my Promarkers... the papers are Basic grey "Jovial" which i found after swapping into a bigger bedroom, and sorting my stash.. after Christmas ..doh !!!

he took a while , as its very detailed .. but i will have to colour some more .... They do colour up well :-)
so, i would like to enter this in ...
1. Dream valley challenge - Anything goes
2.Fashionable stamping challenge- Anything goes w/new stash   (Humphrey)
3.Paper sundaes - saturated colours
4. Basic Grey challenge- something new (Humphrey)
5.S,S &D Challenge- winter something
6. Jellypark challenge- old (paper) & new (stamp)

thanks for popping by... off to finish the ironing.. and get ready for another working week.
Back real soon.. hugs xx

Whimsy and Stars studio guest DT card

2012-01-06T15:29:00.000Z

Hello everyone...
Its Friday thank goodness... and boy is it cold!!! Brrrrr!
So no card from me today for the Polkadoodles challenge as we are now in 2 teams..
I'm in team b , and my card will be there next week !! But get yourself over there and check out the fab designs... theres a sketch and a theme to follow this week...
today I have a card for my Whimsy & Stars Studio Dt .. there are some cute new Valentine digis , and they are such a joy to work with....

the papers are Bo bunny "Crush"the image coloured with my markers is "Angel Heart".the bingo card is from the Cutting Cafe.. It was a prize I won on one of the challenges I entered... so thats new.:-) the little hearts are from stash.

.. just too cute, doncha think...?
I am entering into the following challenges....
1.Delightful sketches - Add a heart
2.Little Miss Muffet challenges- Something new( image, bingo card)
3.Digi stamps for joy- Something old (papers) something new(image& bingo card)
4.Flutterby Wednesdays- Angel ,butterfly of fairy
5. Crafty Sentiments - Love & romance

... thanks for stopping by... I will be back tomorrow with something from Humphrey's corner..
Hugs xxx

Passion for Promarkers challenge- Thank you

2012-01-03T09:00:00.002Z

hello you guys..
well.. we finally made it through all the festivities.. and made resolutions for the new year... think I need to lose a few extra pounds.. so back on the weight watchers for now, and a new determination for the gym..lol!
This is my first pukka challenge over at The Passion for Promarkers Challenge with my new team mates ... and this weeks challenge is "Thank You " .The prize up for grabs is a Promarker stamping kit!!!

....the papers are First Edition..Bird song
the image is from Pollycraft- Flower girl , as it the sentiment
coloured of course with my Promarkers, and buttons from stash...

So , I hope you will pop over and check out the rest of the DT creations.. and give the challenge a go too..

I would like to enter this card in...

1. Stamping for the weekend - Anything goes
2.the poodles parlour- Song title ( never promised you a rose garden )
3.Daring cardmakers- spots & stripes
4.Totally gorjuss- Happy
5.Sparkles Forum- Anything but a Christmas card
6.OSAAT - Use a digi
thanks for joining me today.. i am back to work , and 2012 is proving to be an exciting time.. I will share more with you soon !
Hugs xx

Whimsy and Stars studio guest DT card Valentine

2012-01-02T20:20:00.000Z

Hello everyone...
I was lucky enough to be asked to remain on the fabulous team here by the lovely Mabelle..
So, its a start of a new season of her adorable digi's.. the first few are so cute and turns our thoughts to Valentines Day... only a little while away...
this first one is called Valentine girl..
I have used Bo Bunny papers "Crush"

the image is coloured with Promarkers... the ribbon and pearl hearts from stash.

I hope you like her... you can get her and lots more cute images too over here... ther are so many adorable new images ahead.. I cant wait to show you the next one..
This one I would like to enter in..
1.The Pink Elephant - anything goes
2.Incy wincy designs - Anything goes
3.Truly Madly Crafty- Anything goes

Thanks for popping by... I am back tomorrow with my Passion for Promarkers challenge card.
Hugs xx

Sugar Bowl Challenge - Maria Therese's sketch

2012-01-01T16:04:00.001Z

Hello everyone...
Happy New Year to you !!!
Hope you had a fab night welcoming the new year in.. and I hope it will be a happy, healthy & crafty one !!!!!

Here is my first card for 2012... and of course it had to be a sugary one !
The sketch over at the Sugar Bowl is by the lovely Maria Therese ...

isnt it fab..?
and there is an added option of.. no shop bought papers.. pretty scary right...?? but its only an option..
as long as you follow the sketch .. use a Sugar Nellie stamp you could win 4 lovely stamps...!!
here's mine.. I pushed to boundaries and went without the bought papers...

the image is Pippi longsocks.. from Sugar Nellie..stamped in Memento rich cocoa, coloured with my Promarkers...I have simply used my embossing folders to create my background papers...

.. lace and pearls from stash...pearl heart from my fabby friend Claire, thanks honey ! x
So , this is for...
1. the Sugar Bowl challenge - Sketch
2.Dutch dare card challenge - favourite things (fairies)
3.Crafting for all seasons - Fairies
4.I love Promarkers - Anything goes
5.Hiding in my craft room- freestyle

thanks for popping by...
I will be back soon with my next card... possibly Christmas... sigh ! but I am determined to keep making them all year...it really helps when I have plenty ready in time for Christmas..
Hugs xxx

Sugar Nellie Candy alert !!!

2011-12-31T17:01:00.000Z

Hi guys...
Just wanted to let you know about the last Sugar Nellie Candy of the year .. what a way to end the the year !!!!... get yourself over there now.. before the celebrations begins...

Happy New Years to you .. hope its a happy & healthy one.... !
Hugs xx

Papertake weekly challenge- Sketch

2011-12-30T14:12:00.000Z

hi you guys...
how is you festive break coming along? I know some of you are back at work , and to be honest , if I hadn't changes jobs I would be...
well, its New Years eve tomorrow .. and its also my little bruvvers birthday ! so, I hope you he doesn't look at my blog.. I think i'm pretty safe ..lol!

The sketch is a fab one from Dawny P...

and here is my take...

the papers are MME Fine & dandy , as I recall... the image is from Just Inkcined, called "Throwback Fred ", coloured with my Promarkers... the sentiment is computer generated...

... hope my lil Bro' likes it..lol!
I would like to enter this in..
1.Papertake weekly Challenge - sketch
2.Aud's sentiments challenge - anything goes
3.Charisna Cardz- Anything goes ( 2nd entry)
4.moving along with the times - Music or retro
5.Cooking it up with Katie- anything goes

thanks for stopping by...hopefully I should get another post in tomorrow, but if not have a fabulous New Year, health and happiness to you !
Hugs xx

Diddydoodles challenge Blog

2011-12-30T12:45:00.000Z

Hiya !!
just a quick post to let all you mini crafting addicts out there... the is a new Challenge Blog for the littlies called

DiddyDoodles

So for all you Diddydoodles out there... as long as your under 16.. there are always fab prizes to be won... !!

What are you waiting for ...?

City crafter challenge Blog - Make the cut

2011-12-28T16:24:00.002Z

Hello folks... hows things... well its the lull between the holidays...Hubby and I went for a brisk walk to blow away the cobwebs.. its a fierce wind that's for sure... Still we were wide awake when we got home...
So, just a quick card... its getting to to the last of the cjhristmas ones now.. but I will try and make a resolution to make them thro the year.. it certainly helped when we got to December.. i was just about finished in time.. all my orders were complete by the beginning og December.. I even impressed my self.. so all I had to do then was make my own ...lol!
Here is a card for the City Crafter Challenge where they want you to make the cut... Fussy or paper piecing.. you get the idea... here is my card..

the papers are First Edition, and the image is Casper Silvermist from Pollycraft. He is coloured with my Promarkers.. cut out & 3d-d onto my card... the Cool Yule is printed and snipped too .. the present is cut out of the dp's

everything is matted onto Kraft card.. I love the look of it...
So.. to enter...
1.City Crafter Challenge- Make the cut
2.Stamp & Doodle - Christmas
3.Tip Top Tuesday - Anything goes
4.The secret crafter - Anything goes
5.Papercreations ink- Something old ( Papers) / Something new (Digi)
6.Paper playtime - Anything goes &sentiment
7. Chrimbo crackers- Snowflakes
thanks for stopping by... I must get something ready for our tea... all that fresh air has made me hungry
hugs xx

Saturated Canary challenge- Winter /Christmas

2011-12-27T12:53:00.001Z

hi you lot !!!
we made it then.. through the flurry if the festivities...?
Don't know about you but my body is screaming Nooooo... I just crave the basics in food... I couldn't face another mince pie !!....
Then we have round 2 ! the new year celebrations... we have the in-laws coming... we have a Chinese then stay up to see the New Year in... they had better staying power than us last year...LOL!
Anyhooo... just wanted to share a quick card whilst the boys are playing on Fifa.. there is a lot of laughter cos they are both rubbish at it !!!!
My card is another Saturated Canary image which i used for Hubby's card...

the papers are MMe ...lost & found...Christmas.. the image is ...Suzie stockings... she is coloured with my Promarkers... the sentiment is computer generated...

I coloured her in and cut her out for the 3d effect.. isnt she just Sassy !?!?!

I am entering her in..
1.Saturated Canary Challenge- Winter /Christmas
2.House of Gilli - Red & Gold
3.Karens doodles - Spot & Stripes
4.Totally Papercrafts - Time to party !
5.charisma Cardz - Anything goes
thanks for popping by.. must get myself organised for our next visitors today... a spot of baking to do...

Hugs xx

Facebook sugar Nellie group- Pay It Forward

2011-12-24T09:00:00.006Z

Hello Peeps..
Hopefully you are ready for the big day tomorrow...?
I can believe it is finally here... all that hustle and bustle, and now we can settle down to enjoy the time with our families....
So , i would like to wish all my followers and visitors a Very Merry Christmas , and a happy and healthy 2012....
Thanks for all your visits and kind comments... I have some fab crafty blog friends out there.. love to you all... Mwah ! xxx
i just want to share my Pay-it-forward card that i sent via the sugar Nellie Group I am in on Facebook.. they are a lovely bunch of crafty girls.. and they are very talented too.....so we formed a list .. each adding our names.. and we send a card the the name below us... here is my card...

the papers are MME lost & found Christmas , the image is from funkykits, its a simply sassy, which was a limited edition when the last set was launched....called "Seasons greetings"..... she is coloured with my Promarkers...

I love the touch of holly in her hair.. I have also added some stardust pen...the snowflake button is from stash...
So, i hope my recipient the lovely Susan likes her....
I would also like to enter the following challenges..
1.Divas by design- Merry christmas
2.Crafting for all Seasons- Christmas
3.One crazystamper- Christmas
4.Paper Issues- Holiday madness
5.Stampin Royalty- Christmas
6.Pennys challenges- holiday gifts
7. crafts and Me - Christmas
8. i brake for challenges - vintage
thanks for popping by.. have a wonderful festive holiday.. and i will be back real soon...
Hugs xxx

Sassy cheryl's Challenge- a snowman and a die cut

2011-12-22T11:53:00.001Z

Goooood morning my festive friends....
How are your preparations coming...?
well , I guess I am ready...
I have a card to share with you... another from my massive production line... i reckon i will have to find my Mojo under all this mess on my desk , when it comes to making some new cards in the New Year...
This is for Sassy Cheryl's challenge... I saw this image and had to have it.. wow her images are adorable!!!.. I can see this becoming a regular event...lol!

yes... those papers again... winter Wonderland by Martine... They just are so easy to use.... the sentiment is Lili of the Valley... and the image is called "Sassy Sally plays a trick", coloured with my Promarkers.... a couple of snowflakes to finish....

I stitched three scraps together , its a good way to up your bits left over... and of course I added the essential sprinkle of glitter....

So this is for
1.Sassy Cheryl's Challenge- A snowman & die cut
2.Papertake weekly Challenge- Last Christmas.. card of the year
3.chrimbo crackers - snowflakes
4.CRAFT - Christmas pastels
5. Christmas card challenges- nontraditional Christmas colours
6.Glitter Geeks - Anything goes.

Thanks for taking the time to call in today... I really appreciate your comments.. especially at this busy time of year...
Hugs xx

Digital Tuesday Challenge- Winter wonderland..

2011-12-21T09:00:00.001Z

Hello my lovely bloggin friends...
I'm back with yet another chrimbo card.. this time male themed....
It fits nicely in with the Digital Tuesday Challenge- Winter wonderland... the image and the papers are digi...

the image is from Pollycraft... its actually a freebie.. which is fab ! he is called Casper Silvermist - too cool for Christmas...
He is coloured with my promarkers..., fussy cut and 3-d'd onto my card. The papers are Sherry K designs... the sentiment is Craftwork cards....

i have matted the layers to add pop to the colours.... We have a new printer, as the old Epson finally died.. and the colours sure do print fab...
So , to enter this in
1.Digital Tuesday - Winter wonderland
2.Everybody art challenge - Anything goes
3.Cheerful Stamp Pad- Merry Christmas
4.Dream Valley Challenges- Christmas (2nd entry)

So... am I on a roll..?
back soon with another card... til then..
Hugs xxx

The crazy challenge- Christmas

2011-12-20T21:12:00.001Z

hello you lot!
well i am back as Promised... sharing a card from my long list of orders...lol!
This time I have used a Sugar Nellie stamp, and my Promarkers, and one of my fave colour combo's soft blues....this fits nicely into the Crazy Christmas Challenge - Christmas...

this little sweetie is called "Titania" she is coloured with my Promarkers... , the papers are an old fave of mine "winter Wonderland" by Martine McKnight, i have used seam binding, lace from wOC, and Prima flowers.. the gem is from stash.You might notice i have used that die cut again... i do love it...
I can see myself purchasing more Memory box dies in the New Year.

I love to add loads of glitter and stardust pen too...
So, This fits ..
1.The Crazy Challenge- Christmas
2.Totally gorjuss- for Someone special( Grandma)
3.The delightful challenge- anything goes
4. Dutch Dare Challenge- tic, tac, toe (pearls, ribbon , stamped image)
5.Addicted to stamps- snowflakes
6.Crafts and more challenge- monochrome

Thanks for stopping by... i promise to get back to my regular schedule on my blog... I do miss you company... i will be back soon with another card ..
hugs xx

Passion for Promarkers mega Christmas challenge- Half way reminder

2011-12-20T11:38:00.000Z

Hi guys....
.....Phew !! now...Stop & breathe...sigh!!!
Well The Big Day is nearly upon us and it is all truly a whirl... We are rushing round like headless chickens..? Right ??/ Or is that just me..??lol!
Well , i just wanted to remind you that its the mid-Way point over at Passion for Promarkers ...its a MEGA Christmas Challenge.. and the prizes are awesome !!!!

I created this card.....

.. but there are lots more stunning creations to be seen from the dt .. and prizes to die for.. What you waiting for...?
I am off out shortly to join the girls from my old job.. for a bite of lunch .. and then I promise to improve my blogging.... I have been a little lapsed , but it that crazy time of year...
Hugs xxx

Craft your days away challenge- snowmen

2011-12-15T19:29:00.001Z

hi everyone... well the pace is certainly quickening.... the BIG day hurtling towards us.. are you ready...?
this next card was part of a set for a friend.... and it fits nicely with the Craft your Days Away Challenge, where the theme is "Snowmen"
the papers are MME Lost & Found Christmas ..

the stamp is a Sugar Nellie.. "Snow Juggler", and he is coloured with my Promarkers....

the die cut is a memory box one.. can you see a theme here.. lol .. I love them ...

I am entering in..
1.Craft your days away challenge- snowmen
2.Totally Gorgeous- Let it snow
3.4 Crafty Chics- Christmas
4.Lollipop Crafts - Happy Holidays
5.The squirrel & the Fox - Christmas (2nd entry)
6.The crafty purple Frog - its cold outside

thanks for popping by... must dash ..pressies to wrap.
Hugs xx

Saturated Canary Challenge- For the boys

2011-12-14T10:28:00.000Z

Hello again you guys...
hows your day so far.. hope you are almost ready for the BIG day...?
I finally had chance to make a card for one of my favourite digi artists EVERRRRR ! the lovely Krista from saturated Canary...
I am still making a few commissioned cards and this one is for a friend to give her son...
So, my card nicely fits the challenge "For the Boys "

I have used "Hot Cocoa"..coloured with Promarkers... the papers are first Edition... the circle stamp is cats life Press... the die cut is Memory Box.with a few extra snowflake buttons from stash..

I hope you like him.. I think he is really cute...

So , i would like to enter him in...

1.Saturated Canary Challenge- for the boys

2.Creative Inspirations - non- Traditional Xmas colours

3.Paper sundaes - Anything Christmas

4.Crafty calendar - cold & frosty

I really hope you like him... these are really one of my all time fav images... so cute..

thanks for stopping by... Hugs xxx

Whimsy and stars studio Dt card

2011-12-11T21:42:00.000Z

Hello everyone... well that was a quick weekend...
Got all my chores done tho.. ready for another busy week.!
So I am back with a long overdue whimsy & stars card... This time using "Twinkling Angel"...

the papers are MME Lost & Found Christmas, the die cut is a Memory Box Frosty border, the bow is mink seam binding.. and a sprinkle of Twinklets to finish (glitter glass)

well , i don't know about you but I still have cards to make and send... this Christmas is hurtling towards me... Still I have this week for training then time off over Christmas...:-)
i would like to enter this in..
1.dream Valley Challenge- Christmas
2.Gingerloft - Winter
3.one stitch at a time- Use a digi
4.The squirrel & the fox- Christmas
5.Hotshot crafts - Christmas
6.Crafty Ribbons - Traditional Christmas colours
thanks for popping by... I know I have been a little awol , but thanks for coming back..
Hugs xx

Onestopcraft challenge - traditional Christmas colours

2011-12-10T22:08:00.001Z

Hi guys...
I'm back..
Phew! as predicted the last week or so has been a total whirl.. A new job lots of training.. busy, busy, busy !
the weekend away in robin hoods Bay was divine...It was quite surreal walking round with all these folks in tradition Christmas clothing.. they really made a wonderful effort it was a a dream weekend. The cottage was cosy too! ..
I will show you some pics at the end of this post, if you'd like a peep... :-)
so.. my card for the one stop craft challenge... one of my commissioned cards using Joanna Sheene's "Precious Petals" cd those baby faces are a delight !!!

the papers are Raspberry road - Lace from WOC, seam binding and flowers too. the leaves are Prima and buttons from stash.

.. I hope you like it... haven't used a picture as a main image for ages... but its handy when you have a lot to make ...
I am entering this in..
1.one stop craft challenge- Traditional Christmas colours
2.crafty Hazelnuts challenge- Traditional christmas
3.creations by gill M.- Red & green
4.Card Makin Mama's- Christmas
5.Crafts for eternity- Recipe
6.Crafty Anne's - tic Tac toe ( ribbon, bauble, gold)

...
now a couple of pics from our weekend.. i will try not to bore you..

.. as you can see it was an enchanting weekend.. can't wait to do it again ..
Hugs xx

candy alert...

2011-12-09T21:39:00.001Z

Hi guys...
Bet you wondered where I've been.... well more on that later but I wanted to give shout out to the fab candy alert over @ Sugar Nellies.....
Get yourself over here to see what the excitement is all about ... and if you have a sweet tooth you wont be disappointed ....

hugs xx

Passion for Promarkers challenge- Celebrations

2011-12-06T09:00:00.005Z

Hi Guys...
what an exciting day for me... My first card for the PFP challenge..
My term doesn't start til January, but the ladies have kindly invited me to join this weeks Mega Christmas challenge , where the theme is "Celebrations"
So, for a change from all the christmas cards we are all frantically making , I thought i would go with a fresh spring-y colour combo.. with a sugar Nellie cutie to boot.

the papers are MME Summer papers... the cutie is a sugar Nellie called " peek a boo". coloured with my Promarkers, and using a lili of the valley sentiment to finish

... just love the little kitty too.. isnt he sweet ?
I am also entering this card in..
1.onestitchatatimechallenge - be square
2. Sundays with crissy- Anything goes
3 Papertake weekly - Anything goes

So, you simply must get yourself over to the PFp challenge, and enter... don't forget to leave a little love for the Dt girlies too.
There are fabby prizes up for grabs...

So now for the exciting bit – the prizes!

Letraset are offering 1 amazing prize of 3 new packs of promarkers (metallics set, contemporary xmas set, modern xmas set)

Whiff of Joy Stamps are generously offering 1 stamp from their sentiment collection

Pink Gem Designs are generously offering 4 digi images of winner’s choice

Joanna Sheen are generously offering 6 packs of promarker fine liner sets

DigiStamp Boutique are generously offering 6 digi images of winner's choice

Saturated Canary digis are generously offering 2 digis of winner’s choice

bugaboo stamps are generously offering 7 digis (which we are going to split into 2 prizes)

Tickled Pink stamps are generously offering 2 digis of winner’s choice (from Lil Lolita, Lil Lad and Lil Pinkette ranges)

Crafts & Me are generously offering 6 digis of winner's choice

We have asked both design teams to share some inspiration with you but as it such a long challenge we will be posting the inspiration from team 2 today and then in two week’s time we will be posting inspiration from team 1. So here are the gorgeous cards from team 2:

On Maternity Leave x x

Wow we’re sure you’ll agree that their cards are stunning. So to re-cap the challenge will run until 3rd January 2012 and you can enter a maximum of 3 times.

We can’t wait to see your creations and look forward to visiting your blogs. We’ll be back in 2 week’s time to share team 1’s gorgeous selection of cards, so don’t forget to stop by for more wonderful inspiration.

Thanks for sharing today with me..
Hugs xx

A rollercoaster week.!!

2011-11-30T11:34:00.000Z

Hi guys,
sorry for being a little quiet... its been busy here for me...
I had to step down from the Willow Sketchie Challenge Blog earlier this week as i have been offered a new job, and I will be tied up with the change that comes with all that .I must say I have really enjoyed working with the willow Designs.. I love those lil owls.. and I will miss all the DT girls..mwah ! x
so, I am preparing for the start of my new job, lots of training ahead.!
AND... I applied for the Passion for Promarkers Dt team a little while ago..you know I love my markers.. I could colour all day !!
So, I am thrilled to announce that I am on the team !! Yay!!!! My term starts in January, and I can't wait to get cracking !!!
In fact there is a fabby sketch on the challenge this week set by the lovely Tracy ...

... and the fabby prize is stamps by Sugar Nellie from funkykits.. awww man.. I wish I could enter.. I loves me Sugar Nellies!!!!
So, what you waiting for get entering... oh .. and I will be back later with my next card

Hugs xxx

Craft your passion - tis the Season

2011-11-28T20:31:00.002Z

Hi guys... a beginning of another week.. lots happening on the work front, but not shaping as i'd like :-(... but it will all fall in place ...
Just a quick card today for the Craft your passion challenge.. Tis the season.
This is another commissioned card..using the lovely Lili of the valley stamp." Baby's first Christmas " the papers are first Edition, and he is coloured with my Promarkers

i just love those heart shaped cookies on the papers...and i love the combo of blue and kraft...

so, i hope my friend will like this for her Grandson... I have added a tinkling little bell on the jute bow ...
I am entering this in..
1.craft your passion - Tis the Season
2.Bunny Zoe's Crafts - anything Christmas with pearls
3.Karens Doodles- Non traditional Christmas colours
4.Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - Christmas with kraft
5.Addicted to stamps - Christmas card
6.Lollipop Crafts - B is for ....Baby

thats all for tonight.. I hope you will join me again for my next card... I really appreciate you company.
hugs xx

Crafty Catz Christmas Challenge- Snowmen

2011-11-26T17:30:00.000Z

Hi guys.. happy weekend !
well, firstly a card to share.. one of many that i have been making for orders...
I am entering this in Crafty Catz Christmas challenge , where the theme is "Snowmen " .
here is my card...

the papers , apart from the largest of the polkadots are from MME "breeze", the flowers are Prima, and believe it or not.. they are a similar shade to the papers, honest!
The stamp is from Funkykits.. called "Christmas Garland" , coloured with my markers.. and a little glitter to finish

I would like to enter this in...
1.Crafty Catz Christmas challenge- Snowmen
2.Fairy tale challenge - Christmas
3.Phindy's Place- sprinklin of snow
4.Patties Creations- Christmas
5.Stampin with the dragon -anything goes Christmas

... and for the update on my news... I was off to an interview that day... and I got the job!!! Yay!!!
So, I am gonna be a busy in the next few weeks...
Thanks so much for popping by... please call again soon ...

Hugs xx

Polkadoodles Challenge- Red, white & Green

2011-11-25T09:00:00.001Z

Hello Everyone... happy Friday!
Its Polkadoodles challenge day !!!!!
this week the challenge is from the lovely Miria , and she asks us to create something with the colours "Red, White &Green", and this week is a Stashbox stamp week , so I get to use a stamp from one of my favourite brands .."Lili of the Valley"

this little fella is called "James the bear- In the snow ", he is coloured with my promarkers, and glittered....
The papers are from The Paper craft Boutique Vol; 2 "creative Christmas"

I have punched out loads of snowflakes , and created a frame, the ribbon & buttons are from stash...

Now don't forget to pop over to the Polkadoodles blog and check out the rest of my teamies creations....

I am entering this in...
1. the house that stamps built -Christmas & a snowflake
2.sisterhood of crafters - Polkadots
3.Sassy Cheryls' - Anything goes
4.Lili of the Valley - Anything goes
5.Cutie pie challenge- Bears
6.delightful challenges - Red & Green

Thanks for popping by... I will be back tomorrow with more Christmas creations..
Hugs xx

Willow sketchie Challenge- 24th november

2011-11-24T09:00:00.002Z

Hi guys.. happy Thursday!
Time for another Willow sketchie Challenge from the lovely Clairebears . , with the added recipe of Buttons & Bows..

this week using the Walter & Winnie does Christmas cd.. here is my card..

I have used the "Walter & Winnie does Christmas " cd.. there are still so many more lovely papers to use yet :-)

I have coloured fabby Walter "keeping Warm " in his Christmas stocking with my Promarkers... I have cut him out and 3-D'd him on my layout.. I have folded some ribbon to make bows and added some buttons...

I am entering this in...

1.I love Promarkers - Anything goes...

2.Little red wagon - Christmas

3. Papercraft star.. -Anything goes

4.Lollipop Crafts - Anything goes

5. the crafty pad- red , green & Gold (hearts on stocking)

Thank so much for joining me today... do pop over a see the rest of the willow dt's designs

Hugs xx

Pollycraft Challenge- Christmas fun!

2011-11-22T22:05:00.000Z

Hi Guys.. how are y'doing...?
Well. a busy week at work so far.. Phew ! its busy...
So, just a quick post today... I would like to share my entry for one of my fav challenges- The Pollycraft Challenge
This time it lasts for 4 weeks.... so plenty of time to get your entries in !!! the theme is "Christmas Fun!"
Here is mine...

Now.. I don't know if you have seen the Complete Cardmaking with your pc mag on the shelves... but its one not to miss.. the freebies n that are awesome... for a start 70 - yes 70 Pollycraft digi'S.... !!!and nitwits, and funkyhand. Which is where my papers are from... "Twelve Crafters" Then the image is a freebie on the cd too !!!! Coloured with my markers , and popped on the card . A few snowflakes and buttons to finish...

I printed another sheet of the papers to finish the inside.. so easy ..
so , i'm entering in..
1.Pollycraft challenge- Christmas fun
2.Digital Tuesday - Sparkle & shine
3.Everybody art Challenge- Christmas card
4.Papertake weekly - Christmas crackers
5.Cherful stamp pad- Santa's hat
6. whoopsi Daisy- anything goes @ Christmas

Thanks for stopping by, and all you kind comments...
Busy day again tomorrow, But a big appointment for me in the morning.. I will tell you more when i can :-)
Hugs xx

Crafty Emma's challenge- Snowflakes

2011-11-20T20:43:00.000Z

Hi all....
How did your weekend go? ... well I have managed to get quite a lot of my cards done :-) so I can relax a little .. and maybe this Christmas i won't be making mine the day before Christmas Eve..lol!
That means lots of cards to share.. so , I hope you don't get bored!!!
So I will start with one that fits nicely into Crafty Emma's Challenge .. This week the theme is snowflakes .

...now i have used a mix & Match here... the papers I have had ages.. from the lovely Martine @ My Craft Table.... I don't even think she blogs anymore, which is a shame as her papers are fab... I have used them lots..
The image is Polkadoodles , from the Magical winter cd . He is from part two....Coloured with my Promarkers... and glittered lots ...( in fact I didn't realise how mush till I took the pics..lol!

the lighting is a bit pants... Its been foggy here all day...
So, I am entering this in..
1.Crafty Emma's challenge- Snowflakes
2.2 Sisters - Let it sparkle
3.Crafty Calender - Winter Wardrobe
4.Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge- Music ( i like to think he has headphones on and is dancing?but the words on the paper are from winter wonderland)
5.Ellephantastic Challenge- Weather related
6.Just some lines - tic, tac, toe. ( glitter, digi, punch)

Thanks for calling by so late on a Sunday evening... if you are like me .. its a good time to have a mooch around and see what everyone has been up to.. Back soon with more Christmas cards..

Hugs xx

The Sugarbowl challenge- Gayle's sketch

2011-11-19T16:28:00.001Z

Hi guys... How are you all...

Me?

I am frantically trying to keep up with all the orders for Christmas cards..

If I can get a chunk done this week end i can relax...

So, just a quick card to share.... As you know I love my Sugar Nellie stamps .. and i am using a lot to make my cards this year... Today I have used Warm Winter Wishes which is out of stock at the moment, but I was pleased to see you can get it as a digi for a short time.. instant gratification... Yay!

So... that papers are MME Lost & found "Breeze". The image is coloured with my promarkers..

And the lace & button are from stash. the snowflake is a Spellbinder die.

i really do think this wee couple are so sweet !

Well, I am entering this in..the sugarvowl , following Gayle's sketch., and...

1.The Sugarbowl- Gayle's sketch

2.crafty catz - Snowflakes

3.Floweret- Christmas

4.Wags & Whiskers - Christmas

5.Winter wonderland - Cute Christmas

6.Moving along with the times - Let it snow ( 2nd entry)

Thanks for popping by my blog today.. hope you will come back soon ..i have lots more to share...

hugs xxx

Crafters companion challenge - Let it snow

2011-11-18T13:42:00.003Z

Hi all... the weekend is upon us... Yay!

today i would like to share another commissioned card . I gave this one a vintage feel , using those fabby MME Lost & Found Christmas papers.. love these...!!!!

The background dotty paper is from Raspberry road "Yuletide"... Because its a big card , i needed something bigger, to start my layers... not too bad a match , I reckon...

the image is a Sugar Nellie stamp called "Christmas garland"

coloured with my Spectrums.. matted onto Kraft, and stitched

I am entering this in

1.Crafters companion challenge- Let it snow!

2.Creatalicious Challenge- Christmas & Make sure it sparkles!

3.Cupcake craftroom - Sweet christmas

4.Hiedi's s hobbystuggu - Christmas Bling/sparkle

5.Fab n Funky- cold weather

6.Moving along with the times- Let it snow

7. Truly Scrumptious- pearls or vintage

8.Deep Ocean challenge- Vintage

Thanks for stopping by my blog.. its always lovely to see you

hugs xxx

Willow Sketchie challenge- 17th November

2011-11-17T09:00:00.003Z

Hi guys... its here again.. another Thursday.. that only can mean one thing..
Willow Sketchie challenge ..!!!

This week the lovely Pauline is our hostess.. and here is her sketch...

...and here is my card...again using the fab Walter & Winnie Does Christmas cd....

aren't they cute under the Christmas tree?
They are coloured with my markers... I have tried some new card... text and Graphics card from Staples..
250 sheets for £6.99... great to print on... its 160gsm, and i wasn't convinced about colouring on it but.. I am pleasantly surprised...

...no bleeding... that is a good thing for using markers! so, a bargain to boot !
please pop over and check out the rest of the DT girls' creations... and give the sketch a whirl . There is a fab prize on offer....
i am entering this in....
1.my time to craft- take two (owls)
2.Cupcake crafts - two's company
3.daisy doodles challenge- - digi (2nd entry)
4.Cuddly buddly - double trouble
5. i love Promarkers - Xmas Tree

thanks for stopping by, i always enjoy your kind comments..
hugs xx

digital Tuesday Challenge - Its Christmas time

2011-11-15T21:33:00.000Z

Hi everyone.. hows things... ?
lots to do here in my craft room , plenty of orders to keep me busy, and dt stuff and samples too.
This is one of those commissioned cards ...a Christmas one , that i am entering in the Digital Tuesday challenge.. with a Christmas theme, but using a digital element..
The papers are the new ones from Nitwit papers called Mr & Mrs .. they are fab.... and you get extra elements too like hearts , holly, buttons & candy canes ...

the stamp is called " Knitted with love " from Funkykits , coloured with my Promarkers, and glittered thoroughly .. well, you do need that Christmas sparkle! the snowflake is from my x-cut punch, and my flowers from WOc....

I love this cutie.. she is a delight to colour...
i am entering my card in..
1.digital Tuesday- Its Christmas time
2.Ladybug crafts - Fairies
3.Crafty boots - Fantasy
4.Hooked on crafts- Punches or die cuts
5.crazy challenge- Recipe ( 1 image, 2 paper, 3 embellishments)
6. Christmas card challenge - holly or wreaths

I hope you like her.. hope my friend does too..
Thanks for popping by.. I will be back tomorrow with my next Christmas card...
hugs xxx

Whimsy and Stars studio guest DT card

2011-11-14T18:17:00.000Z

hi guys... How are you...?
Well, that's another Monday outta the way... i am sure i have mentioned how i loathe Mondays... teehee!
So, A quick change of subject... I am here to share with you my next card for Whimsy & stars studio..I have a delightful image from the lovely Mabelle... called Felicity.

she is colured with my Promarkers, and i have used the gorgeous lost & fond christmas papers from MME... I love the vintage feel of these papers... i have added mink seam binding for the bow... and lashings of glitter, and a snowflake button to finish.

the sketch is from Christmas challenges (with sketches) .... so I will be entering it there as well as ..
1. Christmas Challenges - sketch
2.Daisy doodles - Anything goes
3.Forever friends - Christmas ( must inc animal)
4.Dream valley challenge- stitching
5.Paper sundaes - Digital image
6.totally gorjuss- Christmas traditions

thanks for dropping by.. I will be back soon with more Christmas card, lets be honest its time to get into gear and get them made..!
hugs xx

Dustin Pike's challenge blog- anything goes..

2011-11-13T17:47:00.000Z

Hi Guys... nearly the end of another weekend, ours was particularly lazy and relaxing, I hope you had a good one too...
this next card has a bit of a story, as its for a friend for her grandson.. i needed a artist type image, and someone suggested Dustin Pike, but I couldn't find one there...
So I emailed Dustin, and i was thrilled when he emailed me about a post on his blog... lo and behold , a dragon artist!!! I know the recipient will be thrilled !!
My card ...

I wanted to create an arty type collage feel, and I used various bits of papers.. The image is coloured with my markers... the letters are die cut, I have added jute twine and a button... and a Chipboard letter...

..
and i am just in time to enter this in dustin's challenge, along with a few others..
1.Dustin Pike's playground- Anything goes
2.2 sisters - Anything goes
3.hiding in my craft room - Scrap Saturday
4.The secret crafter- Spots & stripes
5.Crafty Catz- Use a digi
6.Bearly mine - one for the boys

thank you for dropping in.. i must get organised for the dreaded working week..sigh!
Hugs xx

sugarbowl challenge- Part 2

2011-11-11T10:40:00.001Z

Hi guys...
Happy, happy weekend...off out tonite with hubby to see a band called Mad-dog, over in Beverley.. should be good.. till then a day of crafting ..Yay!!!!
So, Its Friday, and although it dull and dreary i have a bright white cheery card , i have followed the challenge over on my FB group Sugar Nellies... where the cake inspiration s a delicious and delicate silver & white one....

the stamp... a sugar Nellie of course... called Christmas garland , aren't they cute...
they are coloured with my markers...glittered and a white gel pen to add dots for snow...
the embossing folder is a Christmas bauble one from cuttlebug...

the snow flakes are from my x-cut punch.. then I finished with a gem on each.. the sentiment is Lili of the valley...

I hope you like it...
there is still plenty of time to enter the Sugarbowl challenge with this fab sketch from Erika...
I am also entering in...
1.the Sugarbowl challenge- Erika's sketch
2.Charisma Cardz- cutesy
3.Delightful challenges- Snowflakes
4.chrimbo crackers- Make it sparkle
5. .Fab'n'Funky- Mostly white

Thanks for popping by... must get on with my samples and get them posted off... but I am planning on entering the saturated canary Challenge this time.. and i have just got a few digis to colour up..
Hugs xx

Polkadoodles challnge - Swirls, pearls & pretty pastels...

2011-11-11T09:00:00.001Z

Hello and happy Friday, you guys.. boy am I glad to see Friday !!

why is it when you have to get up for work you feel you could sleep for a week? A day off today , and i bet i am up early....

So the challenge this week... "pearls, swirls & pastels".. set by the lovely Daniele

this week i have used the mega cute "Pretty Sweet " cd.. the papers are so girly and divine....
my image is coloured with promarkers, the flowers are cut from my Mariannes die.. and pearls from stash to embellish.. another quick and easy card.. don't you just love her ugg boots..?

anyways... please pop over and see the rest of the Polkadoodle teams creations.. and leave a little love.. Give this weeks challenge a go... after all , pearls and swirls and pastels.. how easy and fab is that...?

I would like to enter this in...
1. My Mums craft shop - Sugar & Spice
2. Dutchdare challenge- Punches & dies
3.Sassy studio - kids card
4.Paper shelter- All in Pink
5.House of gilli- Monochromatic

thanks for joining me today.. its always lovely hearing from you..
hugs xxx

Willow Sketchie challenge- 10th November

2011-11-10T09:00:00.002Z

hi all...
time for another Willow sketchie Sketch...!
this week the host is the lovely Lisa..
here is her sketch...

...and here is my card using the fabulous Walter and Winnie does Christmas...

I am sorry about the light on this pic... its so hard to get good light at this time of year.... my image is coloured with Promarkers... and i have punched out the snowflakes from my x-cut punch...

... i hope you like my card... please pop by the willow blog.. and check out our lovely dt's creations... and give the sketch a go... lets get some entries in this week..
thanks for popping by...
hugs xx

Whimsy and Stars studio guest DT card

2011-11-09T12:52:00.002Z

Hello all...
well we are half way thro the week.. and i am so glad...
I have been playing catch up for a couple of weeks now... what with family bereavements and little visitors.. I just feel really flat !
So, I guess , better late than never with my card from the lovely Mabelle.... She offered a freebie over on our Facebook page at the beginning of the month , and i am just finding a little time this morning to colour her in...

I have dragged some old Christmas papers out.. so old i don't know who's they are..lol! and I have followed the sketch over at Pollycraft this week.. I love this one...
She is coloured with my markers, cut out and 3d-d onto my card... the papers did the job quite well really .. just a couple of buttons to finish..

the light has really become poor for taking photos lately.. I need to try a different method, maybe with a lamp... trouble is mine is buried amid all my crafty stuff..lol!
anyway, I would like to enter her in...

1. Pollycraft Challenge- Cazza's sketch
2.Clear it out Challenge- Fav holiday (Xmas)
3.digital Tuesday - Anything goes
4.tip Top Tuesday- Anything Christmas goes
5.the crazy Challenge- something with wings
6.OSAAT- use a digi
7.Papertake weekly - first Christmas

thanks for popping by.. I really must get ready for work... phew... I am pooped before I start..
Hugs xx

Polkadoodles Workshop

2011-11-08T21:25:00.000Z

oh my..... Have your seen the latest news from the Polkadoodles camp...?
Wowsers... Nikky Hall hosting a workshop...!

what a fab opportunity... and a chance for a fantastic get together amongst crafty friends, old & new...
you will go how having enjoyed a packed day.. and learning new colouring techniques you will use again and again...
so... what are you waiting for ? ..get yourself booked...over at Polkadoodles... maybe I will see you there...?

Pollycraft challenge- Anything goes

2011-11-05T09:00:00.003Z

hi guys... Hooooray, its the weekend !
A busy weekend .. we have a little visitor tonight... little lexie will keep us busy when she spends the night.. But, when we collect her from her Mummy's we are taking her for a new pair of shoes.. lets hope she sits still whilst they measure her feet..lol! Granddad will have to distract her I think!
So, A card today for one of my Fav challenges "Pollycraft".. this week Anything goes ...

This cutie, coloured with Promarkers.. is called "nice weather for ducks"... I love colouring these images.. so easy !
The papers are First Edition..."up, up & away"... they are lovely and glittery...they have been matted onto kraft card... the sentiment is Lili of the valley... I have added bakers twine , and a charm from the hobby House... The water droplets are AB beads...

the sketch is from Pink Ink.. so I will enter for the second time ..along with these challenges...
1.Pollycraft Challenge - Anything goes
2. Pink Ink Sketch Challenge- Sketch
3.Crafty Purple frog - Sparkle... (paper & beads)
4.Do you Stack Up ? - Teal
5.Southern girls Challenge- Music ( raindrops keep falling on my head)
6.desert Island Crafts- Bingo ( bling, kraft,distressed)
7.cutie Pie Challenge- Add a charm
8. Incy Wincy designs- Dots & Stripes...
9.CEs Challenges- Entertain Us ( Raindrops keep falling on my head)

Thats all for today.. best get ready to collect little one..
thanks for popping by..
Hugs xx

Polkadoodles Challenge- Shaped card/Project

2011-11-04T09:00:00.003Z

Hi Guys, It must be Friday cos i have that Polkadoodles challenge feeling !!
This week the challenge is set by the lovely Fliss.. where she asks us to create a shaped card or project....
To be honest.. with the family bereavement.. my hubby lost his uncle.. and the funeral on Tuesday i was n't expecting to be in time to join the challenge....
I have been playing with the new "Pretty Tuff" cd and i am loving it.. this card took no time at all......

the sketch is following the Pink Ink sketch... I have distressed and inked the layers.. added some jute twine.. and the image is coloured with Promarkers... I have used the Ultra Fine Nibs again to add detail, such as on the hair and clothing....

i think this makes creating masculine cards a doddle.. I love all the elements.. the sentiments are fab.. and it just makes it effortless....
Please pop over and check out the rest of the Dt's cards.. and give the challenge a go yourself.. there is always some fabby prizes..
I am entering my card in.....

1. Pink Ink Sketches - Sketch
2.StampsrUs challenges- Masculine
3.The Pink Elephant - Distressing
4.creatalicious Challenge - distress your edges
.5.Crafty boots challenge- Young at heart

Thanks for visiting.. I will be back with another whimsy & stars Dt card tomorrow....
Hugs xx

the Sugarbowl challenge - Erika's sketch

2011-11-03T20:18:00.000Z

Hi guys.. just squeezing in an extra post for my card for the Sugarbowl challenge this week... boy do I love that challenge.. it also fits nicely in the SugarNellies Facebook group -Piece of cake challenge too.....hehehe !
So with out further ado.. here is my card...

..She must be my favourite stamp, in a long time...You can get her from Funkykits , she is called "Pippi longsocks" ... I just love the little frog too...x
I have coloured her with Promarkers...
the papers are MME lost & found "Blush".. I love these papers.. and I am especially pleased I have managed to get the lost & found Christmas pad today.. more to see of that real soon..

.. I hope you like her... since I am so prompt on this fortnights challenge , I may have to do another one...x
I am entering this in..
1.The sugarbowl challenge - Erika's sketch
2. Stampavie & more - Anything goes
3.Crafty cardmakers- Pink, Brown & Cream
4. Dream Valley challenge - Anything goes
5.Lollipop crafts - Anything goes...
Thanks for dropping in... I really enjoy your company , and your comments..
Hugs xxx

willow sketchie challenge - 3rd November

2011-11-03T09:00:00.003Z

Hi everyone.. thanks for joining me this morning...
Its Thursday!! and time for another willow Sketchie challenge- this week our hostess is the lovely Kate
Here is her sketch..

... and here is my take on it...

I have gone for blue hues.. using the fabby "Walter & winnie does christmas" cd... this is Winnie in her Santa suit...
coloured with my promarkers... the wavy circle is from a Mariannes die... the snowflake buttons from stash..

I have used plenty of glitter..lol!!1 and 3-d'd her onto my circles... the squares are cut out with a punch... I hope you like her...
Please pop over and check out the rest of the dt creations...
I am entering this in...
1.Paperminutes- blue & white
2.Cupcake craftroom- Sweet Christmas
3.Liastampz Challenge- 3 r's (Round, Raised & ribbon (on hat ?)
4. The craft Garden - Christmas - no red or green
5. forever Friends- Bling, Bling
6.The Squrrel & the Fox- Hats or flowers
7. Creative Inspirations- Lashings of sparkle

Thanks for dropping by... I really appreciate your visit and your kind comments ..
Hugs xxx

Whimsy and Stars studio guest DT card

2011-11-01T19:51:00.001Z

Hello Guys... phew ! its been a long day today... funerals are always tearful occasions, and a long drive to get there makes for a tiring day.
so, where do I start.. this is a card i wanted to share for a few days now but my mojo has been a little low...
Its always a joy to colour these images in.. this being no exception....
an image from the lovely Mabelle , over at Whimsy & stars Studio

The papers are First Editon, Festive Treats , I think... my image, called "Winter Friends" is coloured with my markers... the greeting is from Lili of the valley

... I hope you like it.. hopefully my mojo will bounce back as things resume to normal...
I am entering this in...
1. Anything goes Challenge - Stitches
2.Deep Ocean Challenge- Sweet
3.Digital Tuesday - Cute & cuddly
4.Papertake weekly challenge- Anything goes
5.Always something creative - it must sparkle
6.Cupcake craftroom- Sweet christmas

Thanks for popping by.. will be back tomorrow hopefully, but definitely Thursday with my Willow Sketchie DT card
hugs xx

Lily pad challenge- Texture

2011-10-29T20:39:00.000+01:00

Hi guys ... have you missed me..?...
well a full on this week, so much to do...
We had our young nephews stop last night.. boy you forget how energetic the little ones are..lol! Still , they will sleep well tonight...!!
So, a card to share for the LilyPad Challenge... its one I made for my daughter to give to her work mate for her wedding... I must be doing something right if my 21 yr old asks me to make her cards for her friends ...???

the papers are a mix of Magnolia, and MMe Lost & found, blush...The digi image is Sylvia Zet...

Coloured with my Promarkers.. stitched and distressed around the edges, the embellishments are all Wild Orchid crafts...

I have tried to make their fur more fluffy, and i have used bolder browns... then i have added loads of stickles...

I would like to enter this in..
1. lily pad challenge - Texture
2.Patties Creations - Halloween or Autumn colours
3.Sew Many Challenges- 2 Different B/ground papers
4.Charisma Cardz- Anything goes (2nd entry)
5.Forever Friends- Animals & a sentiment
6.Papercrafting journey- Use a digi

Thanks for popping by... will be back real soon.. off to visit a relative tomorrow, after a family bereavement...Till then take care..
Hugs xx

Polkadoodles Stashbox challenge- A Magical World

2011-10-28T09:00:00.001+01:00

Hi guys... Finally .. its Friday!!!
I am soooo ready for the weekend!
I am working today.. starting at 8 am , bright eyed and bushy tailed !! Not !
So, I am leaving you with my card for the Polkadoodles challenge , where the theme is "A Magical World ", set by the lovely Claire ....
You creation has to have an element of magic... be it Fairies, or dragons or unicorns...
So I have used the Magical Winter cd for my papers... and since its a stashbox stamp week , I am using my cute "Knitted with love " stamp from Sugar Nellie.

She is coloured with my Promarkers.. I have used a Lili of the valley Xmas Sentiment on the tag ... a button and some jute twine...

I have aged my papers with Distress ink, hopefully giving it a vintage feel !
I would like to enter in a few challenges...
1.Charisma Cardz - Anything goes
2.Hanna and friends- Glitter
3. Meljens - Christmas
4.I love Promarkers- Tags

thanks for popping by... Have a great weekend.. and don't forget the clocks !!!

Hugs xxx

Willow Sketchie challenge- 27th October

2011-10-27T15:16:00.001+01:00

Hi guys... where did this week go..?
Well i hope Mr blogger behaves as I have an early morning appt with my osteopath.. she is pretty amazing.. I have struggled with my shoulder, and she has released so much discomfort.. I have neck problems, and have for years.. even that feels better.. I would recommend it ! Drug free too !
So, Til i return.. here my willow sketchie card...
The sketch this week is from Shell.

With the additional recipe of stripey paper....

I have used the fab "Walter and Winnie does Christmas" .. this is Water in a pom-pom hat.. adorable !!!

Cloured with my Promarkers.. and I have used a Christmas sweetie button from stash...

I would like to enter this in...
1.Whimsy stamps challenge- Button it
2.Digital Tuesday- Buttons or twine
3.Critter sketch challenge- Use 3 DP's
4.Paper shelter challenge- Anything goes
thanks for popping by... I am hoping you won't notice this post was late..
I am off to finish up tomorrows post for my Polkadoodles dt
Hugs xxx

Going Grey withScrap Creations- Digi images & papers

2011-10-25T21:46:00.000+01:00

Hi Guys... Phew!
Been a busy few days @ work... I am tired after a long day.. so just a quick post to share a card...
This was a requested card, and I have created it with a Dustin Pike digi image, and a Walter and Winnie does Christmas selection of papers...

... he is coloured with my Promarkers... and sprinkled with glitter... the papers are matted onto silver cardstock and some dotty ribbon and a snowflake button from stash !

... don you just love those papers.. I think Sharon has done a fab job..I am enjoying using the "Walter and Winnie christmas cd"

I am entering in...
1. Going grey with Scrap creations- Digi
2.Party time tuesdays- Anything goes
3.Corrosive challenge- Flying things
4.Little Claire's - Christmas
5.stamping with the dragon- Buttons & bows

Thanks for stopping by, I am busy behind the scenes with the new "Pretty Tuff" cd from the fabulous Nikky Hall...

if you need to find out more .. follow this link...

Back soon !
Hugs xx

The Sugar Bowl Challenge- Maria Therese's sketch - CAS

2011-10-23T16:16:00.002+01:00

Hi Guys.. Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday..?
Well, i have been playing with some Kraft cardstock today, I have stamped and coloured it with my markers to create a card for the Sugarbowl Challenge. The theme is Cas and the sketch is by Maria Therese....
I have used "spread your wings" , a simply sassy stamp.. I stamp her with Memento and coloured her with my markers, not really sure of the result I would get....

I have used the lush new MMe Lost and found papers., this one is called " Blush". They designs are so mouth watering, and I think this particular paper did the work for me ... maybe i need to work more on blending the background with this card, but I don't think it came out too bad..?

... I am entering this in...
1. The Sugarbowl challenge- Maria therese's Sketch- CAS
2.Fashionable stamping Challenges- Coffee& cream, w/ hint of Dark Choc.
3.The Squirrel& the Fox- One for the girls (2nd entry)
4.Sugar Creek Hollow - Fall
5.Crafty Anne's challenge- clean & simple
6.C.R.A.F.T challenge- Autumn
7. Creative - Inspirations- Monochromatic
8.Lothian crafts- Anything goes
Well, best get myself organised for tea, its that dreaded day of the week tomorrow... sigh!
Be Back real soon... Hugs xx

Sugar Nellie Facebook challenge- "A piece of cake 5"

2011-10-22T18:46:00.003+01:00

Hi guys... Saturday.. I love Saturday , cos I know Sunday is just behind.. a relaxing weekend i think...:-)
Anyway, just wanted to share my card for the challeneg I often enter on Facebook, in the sugar Nellies group I'm in... the lovely Fiona has picked a droolsome cake this week.... that is our inspiration, and I have used a MFT sketch ...

...this little cutie I won when I joined the blog hop over @ sugar Nellie, when they released the Fairy Glen sweeties...
Thanks ladies !! x
She is called.."Delia"the papers are First Edition - Birdsong or something like that, i think.
She is coloured with my Promarkers, and I have been using the Ultra fine nibs.. I love these, you can get into the smaller areas and create so much detail..

i have juat added a touch of stardust glitter pen to her...
i would like to enter this in...
1.Flutterby wednesdays- Fairy, angel or butterfly.
2.Totally Papercrafts - Layer upon layer
3.Southern girls - stripes & polkadots ( hope the dots on her dress are ok)
4.I love Promarkers - cute
5.Ladybird Crafts Ink- Circles (on dress), pink & chocolate
6. Pollycraft- girls, girls, girls.

thanks for stopping by, I will be back tomorrow with even more sweetness...
Hugs xx

Polkadoodles challenge -Halloween

2011-10-21T09:00:00.001+01:00

Hi Guys, its Friiiday !!
Sadly, its my Friday to work.. making it a short weekend... boo-hoooo!
Still, something to cheer me up.. Its time for another Polkadoodles challenge...
This weeks challenge is set by the our very own Nikky..
and there is a fabby download here with this challenge... the theme being Halloween
Here's my card...using the cute little witch..

I have used my Promarkers to colour her.... and the ultra fine nib for extra detail on the broom for example... the sentiment have been printed smaller , to fit in with my card.... the papers are from the fabby Polly Witchydoodles download. I have just matted and layered onto black card ...

I have just used my shades of cool greys to shade the spooky background.. and finito !!!
Now, get yourself over to the Polkadoodles blog, and check out the digi's , and remember you MUST use it in our challenge...

I am entering this in..
1. digital Tuesday- Happy Halloween.
2. Cheerful stamp pad- Halloween
3.Craft your days away- Halloween
4.One stop craft challenge- Halloween
5.Dream valley Challenge- Halloween
6.the Crazy Challenge- Halloween
7.Papercraft star- Trick or treat
8.Hooked on crafts - something spooky

thanks for popping by.. will be back tomorrow with another card..
Hugs xx

Pink Ink Sketch challenge #8

2011-10-20T18:03:00.002+01:00

Hi guys...
just a quick post to share my next post for the Whimsy and stars Studio new Winter Digi's ...
These new digi's are just to die for.. they are an absolute joy to colour...
today I have used "Jolly Christmas", I have coloured her with my Promarkers , and added a little glitter...
I have followed the sketch from the Pink Ink Challenge...

the papers are First Edition, and I have used the square design paper, cutting them out and voila! instant squares... all matted and layered onto kraft cardstock.

... I hope you will pop over and visit the lovely Mabelle's blog.. and check out the gorgeous Dt creations...
I would like to enter this in..
1.the Pink Ink Challenge - Sketch
2. Passion for Promarkers- Stars
3.Kaboodle doodles - Squares or inchies
4.Crafting when we can- Almost christmas (2nd entry)
5.Crafty Hazelnuts' Christmas Challenge - Baubles / anything
hanging( Bunting)
thank you for dropping by.. I will be back tomorrow with my Polkadoodles Dt card....
Hugs xxx

willow sketchie challenge - 20th oct

2011-10-20T09:00:00.000+01:00

Hello guys... Happy Thursday... I am hostess with the mostest over at the Willow sketchie challenge today.. so i am hoping you like my sketch...

Now, Did you manage to see our very own Sharon on create and Craft on Monday..?

If you did you would have seen the new "Walter and Winnie does Christmas "cd in action...

The samples were fabulous.. well done to the willow girls !!

So, i am using this cd today for my card, with less conventional Christmas colours...

My image is coloured with spectrums... I think its Walter peeping out..... and I used my nesties to create the scrolled sides ..

Now, please pop over to the Willow Blog, and check out the rest of the DT girlies creations, and give the sketch a go.. there is , as always, a fabby prize !!

I am entering in...

1.Papertake weekly challenge- spooky hues (who would've thought in a Christmas card?)

2. Forever Friends- Anything goes

3.Christmas Inspirations- Dies or Punches (2nd entry)

hope you like my sketch today, i will be really thrilled if you joined us this week.. hugs xx

Prairie fun Friday Challenge- Sugar & spice

2011-10-19T13:54:00.002+01:00

Good morning all...
Happy Wednesday to you... half way thro the week.. wahaaaay !
Well, as promised, i am sharing my card that I sent my Mum for her birthday yesterday...
As soon as i saw this image , i knew this was the one I was going to use for her..... She is called "Sweet Blossom", isn't she lovely....??

... I have coloured her with my Spectrums... , the check paper is Magnolia, and the rest are MME " Lost & found "- Blush . the lace is WOC, as are the flowers... i have added a few tiny gems to highlight.....

...anyway, I hope you like it...?
I am entering her in...
1. Sweet Stamps - Layers
2.365 cards- Use a stapler
3.BunnyZoes- Lace
4. Craft your passion- Double up with pink
5.the Squirrel and the Fox - one for the girls
6.By the cute and girly- Anything goes
7.Emerald fairies- Flowers
8.Prairiefunfridays- Sugar &Spice

Well thats all for now.. i must get on with organising my Willow Dt card for tomorrow.. its my sketch, You're gonna love it !!
Hugs xx

Whimsy and Stars studio guest DT card Winter Digi Release..

2011-10-18T09:00:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone,
well the day has finally arrived for the release of the sweet new winter Digi's from Whimsy and stars studio..
Our very own Mabelle has created these cute, cute new images for the upcoming season.. and they are delightful.. and with the special offer now on you can buy 2 and get a 3rd free .. If you can decided which ones to go for...

Here is my card using one of the new digi's...

the papers are First Edition, and the image is coloured with my Promarkers... with a little glitter to embellish...the sentiment is Lili of the Valley...

I have used my x-cut snowflake punch to create a border... and all my laers are matted with kraft cardstock...

I would like to enter this in....
1.Crafting when we can- Christmas
2.Christmas Inspirations- Die cuts or punches
3.Sparkles christmas forum- Christmas songs- (frosty the snowman) 4.Crazy 4 challenges- upcoming holiday- Christmas
5.do it with digi's - Spots & stripes.

Thanks for popping by.. please pop over to the Whimsy Blog and check out all the adorable images ..

Oh! Just before i go .. its a special day today.. my Mum's birthday , and a BIG birthday at that.. so happy birthday Mum.. lots of love ..
I will be back later to share her card...
Hugs xx