Stamping for the Weekend Challenge #9 - Alterations

Hi...another great challenge this week from one of my Fav's blogs - Stamping for the weekend..this week its 'Alterations'..they want you to Alter anything you like. Now I'm not overly into this I have to be honest...but thought I would have ago with a note book I bought a little while ago to do the very same with..I had Christmas Presents in mind!!..Anyway..the DP is Doodlebug and the white square is a frame from Craftworks and its embossed with swiss dots but you cant see that in the pic. I wanted to give a lush look so I used two velvet flowers one silk and then lots of paper roses. I added a few pearl stems I got from Hobbycraft and then glittered it a bit...Oh I also used some paper lace thingys from Doodlebug and a bit of spotted ribbon from stash. After I did all this I remembered that maybe I should have used a stamped image..umm oh well trust me!! lol I'm going to enter it anyway as I made the effort!!! lol
Do go and check out the DT inspirationshere and see how it should be done!!!!
Happy Crafting!!
Hugs..

Truly Scrumptious Challenge 13 - Sketch by Mina

Hi again..This is my entry for this weeks Truly Scrumptious challenge a sketch by Mina..and it is a great sketch..please go and check it out here the DT cards are just lovely!!

I have used my new MME Wild Asparagus DP's which are totally fab and I def will be getting more of these!! I coloured sweet 'Windswept' with prismas and added punched and paper flowers, dew drops and a bit of bling too!!
Have Fun!!
..xxx

Friday Sketchers #63 - sketch by Jeanette

Hi this is my entry for this weeks Friday Sketech and what a great sketch by Jeanette. Do go and have a look at the DT cards here they are really fab!!
I used The Lovely 'Daisy' again..she is def a favourite of mine..The DP's are from The English Paper Company, I've had them ages and found them lurking in my stash, I just love the colour conbination. Punched and paper flowers, sizzix leaves and dew drops finish the look.

Have a great day..will be back later..I hope!!

Cup Cake Challenge 50 - Green..Pink..Brown..Animals & Flowers

Well there's a lot going on with the Cup Cake Challenge this week!! lol.. do go and have a peak at the DT's cards here they are just so fab!!.. Ok...out came Tilda with her cute little puppy and I added a couple of Rufus's too!!..The DP's are K & Co. and I added a punched flower and 3 gorgeous cherry blossoms to the sizzix leaves. Finished with Craftworks Card Candy.
Hope you have a great weekend ..what's left of it..I'll be back later today with more cards...
..xxx

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 62 - Sketch by Caryn

Hi...This is my entry for this week A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge - a great sketch by Caryn... I do love a Sketch challenge and for this one I coloured my new Gorjuss one..she is called Bumble Bee but I think she makes a lovely fairy too!! The DP's are a digi download and I added 3 lovely cherry blossoms, a few dew drops and lots of sparkle to finish. Do go and check out the lovely DT's cards here
Happy Crafting!!

A.B.C. Challenge - Y is for Yellow!!

Hi again...this is my entry for this week A B C challenge - Y is for Yellow...not usually my kind of colour but it certainly brightened up my day what with all this rain we have been having ..and of course I had to used the lovely rainy day Tilda!!!
The DP's are Doodlebug and a download I found in my stash...I added a punched flower, dew drops and a cute little umbrella charm.
Do go and check out the DT's cards here they are great inspirations!!!
Regards
xxx

Allsorts Challenge - Week 12 - 3 2 1

Hi Guys...Its a lovely sunny day here in Kent... hope the weather is better for you where ever you are!! I've been a bit busy for the last couple of days...I've had a change around in my crafty area so that meant everything had to be packed away then shifted then unpacked into new but old desk and now I have to get used to it...but I think I have more room now as my ever increasing stash was taking over!!lol

So on to my card for this weeks Allsorts Challenge...I loved this one..the theme is 3 2 1 !...3 flowers...2 papers...and 1 ribbon. I coloured up an High Hopes images that I had given me..the papers are K & Co. but I dont know who the spotty one is as I found it in my stash and it matched quite well...I used 3 flowers..1 punched..1 silk..and 1 paper...and finished it off with a pretty pink ribbon. Do go and have a look at the Allsorts DT cards here..they are fab!!!

I'll be back shortly with a couple more challenges...
Have Fun !!

Tilda & Friend Weekly ACT Challenge - Black Grey & White

Hi...This is my entry for this week Tilda & Friends ATC weekly Challenge. Now this is not new for me as I used to make loads of these little works of art, but I just have not showed them on here. When I saw the colour scheme this week I just had to have a go and being Lilypuss Card it had to be The Cat.. lol.. as the leaves give it an Jungle feel I did a bit of doodling too!. The DP is Doodlebug and I finished with small punched flowers and Craftworks Card Candy. Do go and check out the DT's ATC's here they are so cute!!!
Regards
..xxx

Bizzy Becs Creatalicious DT Challenge

Hi...The new monthly challenge, Bizzy Becs Creatalicious has a DT challenge so I thought I would have a go. Its a great sketch so why not check it out here and they have some super Candy up for grabs too!!!

I used my brand new Gorjuss girl for this, isnt she cute? the DP's are Papermania Exquiste which are available at DoCrafts here I added organza ribbon with a sweet little pearl buckle from stash and to the punched flowers I added beautiful slik flowers with pearl stemens from Hobbycraft. I sparkled her wings and the pearl stickers finshed the look. Wish me luck!!!

Regards
..xxx

Allsorts Challenge Week 11 - Dawny P's Sketch with Marshmallows & Chocolate

Hi again...this is my entry for this weeks Allsorts Challenge. Not only a great sketch from Dawny P but the theme is yummy marshmellow and chocolate. The Tilda I used is a Christmas one but she is so cute I hid the holly in her hair with a flower. I coloured her with Prismas but after I put it all together I wanted to give her a shimmery look so I gave Tilda and the flowers a quick wash with H2O's and I'm very pleased how it turned out. The DP's are K Co. Do go and check out the DT's cards here they are devine as usual!!
Regards
..xxx

Just Magnolia Challenge Week 15 -Sketch by Tab

Hi Guys...well I'm back with me mojo working now...I think what got it going was this fab sketch by Tab over at Just Magnolia...being a great fan of Tabs gorgeous designs I just had to have a go.

I coloured the Tilda cutie with Prismas and the DP's are K & Co. I added raffia for a change with punched and paper flowers. The sentiment is from Clare Curd Signature Range over at DoCrafts here I found the cute little buttons in my stash and added a little glitter.

Do go and check out the DT cards here they are truly fab.

I'll be back in a little while with more..
Have Fun!!!
..xxx

New Monthly Challenge

Hi all
Yes there is a New Monthly Challenge starting the 15 of Aug. Bizzy Bec Creatalicoious Challenge.. She has some wonderful candy up for grabs. There is a fabulous Sketch and is looking for 2 DT members. Why not pop over to hereto check it out.

regards

I'm back!!!................with Exciting News

Hi Guy's

Sorry I havent been posting for a couple of weeks but I lost a little of my mojo so I thought I would just take a little time out and then have a shop for some new stash as thats what usually get it going again.

In the meantime ...the exciting news is......I have been asked to join the Design Team for Stamping Chic Well I am just so amazed and thrilled to be asked!!! and very much looking forward to working with the other 'chicks'. I send all my best wishes to the other new team members, Tina and Amanda too!! So why not go and check out the latest Stamping Chic Challenge and have some fun.
regards

xxxxxxx

Just Magnolia Challenge Week 13 - Sketch by Mina

Hi Guys...this is my entry for this weeks Just Magnolia Challenge - A Sketch by Mina..and what a fab sketch it is! do check out the DT cards here as they great inspiration as usual. The DP's I used are a digi download with Bazzill cardstock. Punched flowers with paper cherry blossoms and roses and lovely gingham ribbon to finish.
Have a great weekend all!!
regards

Just Magnolia Tutorial Challenge - Distressing

Now as you all know as I have mentioned it before...I dont 'do' Distressing. I find it all too distressing to distress beautiful papers. But as this is a brand new challenge I bit the bullet and got out my one and only distress ink pad and off I went. I used K & Co DP's and rubbed (ouch) the ink around the edges and then roughed up with me scissors (oooo oooo). I coloured sweet Tilda with Prismas pencils and sansodor and then distressed the edges (oh oh oh). Added a bit of old lace..dont know where that came from..prob from an old pair of drawers!!! lol. Now here's the tricky bit, thought I would be really clever and have a go at stitching. Ummmmm 2 hours of expletives later still no stitching.. but lots of holes where the needle has been and lots of cotton on the floor..does this count as distressing?
Do check out the DT cards here to see how it should be done.
Happy Crafting..I'm off for a stiff drink to recover!!!
regards

Stamping for the Weekend Challenge #5 - Double or Nothing - 2 sketches

Hi..this week over at Stamping for the Weekend they have two fab sketches to follow. Hard to choose which one but didnt have time to do both so chose Donna's in the end. I coloured up a Ketto Fairy for this and the DP's are a digi download. Finshed with lots of punched flowers and Craftworks Card Candy. The DT cards are just fab as usual do go and check them out here.

Thanks for looking..

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge - Hearts

This is my entry for this week Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge. They would like to see hearts on your creation. Do have a look at the DP cards here as they are great inspiration!!

I used gorgeous 'Windswept' for this. Dp's are Basic Grey. I used a pretty heart border punch and then punched little hearts out of the flower petals. Sizzix leaves and Craftworks Card Candy to finish.

Regards

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 67 - Stitch in Time Real or Faux!

This is my entry..by the skin of my teeth as it finishes tomorrow!!! I have used a cute little Ketto image..Miss Match I think..I've lost the packet!! anyway..The DP's are Blonde Moments and I have added faux stitches to edges and the punched flowers. Do check out the DT's cards here.
Thank you for looking...
xx

Colourcreate Challenge - Grassy Green, Apple Green, Sunflower Yellow, Lemon & White

What a great challenge!! This week its gorgeous juicy colours and with the option of decorating inside the card and envelope.


I coloured a cute 'Doraline' for this using primas pencils. The DP's are Doodlebug and a freebie I found in stash, Bazzil bling cardstock, punched flowers and a smidgen of ribbon to finish. Decorated inside with off cuts and more punched flowers. Do have a look at the DT cards here
Hope you're all not too damp! the sun will be back at the weekend!!
Regards
xxx

Allsorts Challenge Week 8 - Shaped Cards

Hi Guys..I'm playing catch up this week...been away for a few days and trying to get back into a crafting routine!!!...Anyway this is my entry for this weeks Allsorts Challenge...firstly I have to say a big thank you to the Allsorts ladies as my last weeks entry made the Top Five again...thank you so much!!!!! This week its Shaped Cards..well this took me well out of my comfort zone of the everfaithfull square ones..I chose round!!...I used a cute little Lelo image and the DP is Doodlebug. I punched several circles from co ordinating coloured Bazzill for the big scalloped edge and the ribbon from stash completes the look. A great challenge!! do check out the DT cards here as they are truly fab.
Regards