31 May 2017

Sugarplum Shaker!

It's time for a new challenge over at Inspiration Destination. Where this fortnight we have a fabulous theme for you 

SHAKER CARD

ok so have been making cards for about 15 years or so now & this is only my second ever shaker ...,. I loved making this one & I think I will be trying to make more in the future.



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Come & Get It- nautical
Crazy 4 Challenges- summer destination

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Sugarplum' Swiss Pixie by C.C.Designs
Images- 'sea creatures'  from the 'By The Sea' set by Creative Expressions
Image- 'porthole' from the 'Sea View Collection' by Sheena Douglass
Derwent Inktense words in brown
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Spectrum Noir pencils numbers
Sugarplum
Skin- blush, 09 & 08
Hair- amber, saddle brown & madder brown
Tshirt- neutral grey & hot red
Trousers- peacock blue, iris blue & hot red
Circle behind Sugarplum- tea green 
Porthole- neutral grey
Big seahorse- thistle
Small seahorse- carmine pink
Fat fish- cadmium orange
Octopus-teal green & red oxide
Skinny fish- iris blue
Tim Holtz distress ink
Sea- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments
'red' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' card from the black & white stack by Papermania  
My stash- acetate & sequins

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
'Foam Squares' by Dovecraft from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'grass' die cut by Marianne D LR0360
'Circle' die cut from the Doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020
'Vintage Flourish #1' by Joy Crafts 6003/0032
'Vintage Flourish #2' by Joy Crafts 6003/0029
All stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine from Crafty Purple Frog
All stamped onto 'Ranger Surfaces' watercolour paper' from Crafty Purple Frog

I really enjoyed making this card, I hope you will join in with our 'shaker' challenge this fortnight. Also why not pop over & checkout what fabulous 'shaker cards' the 'Dream Team' have made
Hugs xx

26 May 2017

Ice Cream Roxy


Time for the start of a new challenge over at Digital Delights, you have three weeks to get your entries in. Remember you don't have to use a DD image, but if you do you will be entered into the draw twice!! Plus Wendy draws some of the cutest images around, so make sure you pop over here & check them out!
Now as always the theme is.....

ANYTHING GOES

so really you have no excuses!!!

I was feeling rather summery when I chose this image to play with, but here I am sat colouring in the rain....fingers crossed the summer is just around the next corner. I'm fed up of the rain already lol!




Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Addicted to Stamps- holiday 
2 Crafty Critter Crazies-  ATG with a critter
Creative Craft Cottage- include an animal

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Ice Cream Roxy' by Wendy from Digital Delights
Image- 'Crab' by Wendy from Digital Delights
Promarkers/Flexmarkers -words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Roxy- sandstone, 85, 84, sand dune, 88 & 87
Glasses- arctic blue & 66
Ice cream- apricot, 90, 87, pink mittens, 30, 29 & red
Parasol- oatmeal, 06, tea green & 63
Flower- yellow, soft mauve, 79 & 78
Sun- canary, 22, amber, 23 & pink mittens
Sand- sand dune, 95, 88 & 87
Sea- glacier blue, 66 & 65
Crab- lipstick red
Panpastels
Sky- turquoise tint, turquoise & ultramarine blue tint

Papers & Embellishments
'blue' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' card from the 12 x 12 black & white stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'waves' unbranded die cut
Diamond Press
'flying birds' die cut by Memory Box 98655
'5" square white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made using Wendy's wonderful images
Hugs xx


23 May 2017

Have A Hoppy Day!

I've deleted all my usual chatter because of what has happened 50 miles away from us....my heart goes out to everyone involved xx

Its time for me to share my latest 'Try Stampin' on Tuesday creation with you. Don't forget the sketch is a must the theme is optional. You will find the sketch here, or at the end of my post!
This fortnights optional theme, which I think I have covered in buckets, is......

PRETTY AS A PICTURE

I've had this cute bunny for a while now & decided he fitted the theme perfectly!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Cutie Pie- cute, ribbon & rubber
Creative Craft Cottage- include an animal
Sparkles Forum- four or more legs
Pile it On- animals
Deep Ocean- furry/feathered friends

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Tulip Bunny' by Little Claire's
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils
Sansodor
Bunny- brown black, brown, pale brown, white & blush pink
Heart- deep red & red
Plant pot- white, royal purple, bright lilac & pale lavender
Tulips- pimento, rose & bright pink
Leaves- dark green & light green
Ground- black, mid grey & dove grey

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Bird Song' by First Edition
'green' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' card from the black & white stack by Papermania
Neenah Desert Storm 'kraft' card from Crafters Companion
'Have A Hoppy Day' sentiment from the Woodland Rabbits set by Dawn Bibby

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'Olivia' Classiques ribbon threader die by Die'sire (used part of)
'circle' die cut from the Doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020
'ticket' die cut by X-cut 657569  (faux layer)
'triple butterfly' punch by Tonic
All stamps, stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine from Crafty Purple Frog
'C6 deckled edge white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog


Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget the sketch is a must & the theme is optional. Can't wait to see what you create...
Hugs xx

20 May 2017

How Long.........???

Hello, good morning & welcome to my small part of the world. Thank you for stopping by today. I really do appreciate it.  
Today's creation, is using one of Bloobel's fabulous images. I think you probably know by now I love joining in with the odd progressive challenge over on Facebook. Well this image is for 
Bloobel's Facebook challenge. I would never in a million years have used this image, that's what I love about these progressive challenges......they take you so far outta your box, its fab!

Anyhoos enough of that, I have used this fabulous image, injunction with this fortnights sketch from 'My Time To Craft'  you will find the sketch here, or at the end of my post!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Bloobel- progressive challenge
Crafty Catz- more than 2 layers
Dragons Lair- fashion action

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Bored at Work' by Bloobel
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils words in brown
Skin- blush, pale brown, ginger & blush pink
Eyes- tan, pale brown, brown, black & steel grey
Hair- ice grey 1. black & mid grey
Shirt- dove grey
Tie- cerise. red & bright pink
Jacket- midnight blue, black, gold & bright orange
Desk- burnt sienna, black & brown

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Falling Leaves' by First Edition
'brown & pink' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'How Long Until I Retire???' computer generated

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'circle' die cut by X-cut 503416 (faux layer)
Diamond Press
'question mark ?' from the Alphabet die cut set by Creative Dies
'5" square white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog


Have fun with our fabulous sketch, thank you to Jo for making it for me
Hugs xx

19 May 2017

I Love Shopping!

I can't believe its that time again, already! What is going on with time its kinda flying by!!!
Its nearly the end of May already, doesn't seem like long since our Danni was home for Christmas. Thankfully she is home again in just over a month, for a whole month....I for one can't wait, gonna snuggle her so much. Poor kid lol

Anyhoos, as I said, its that time again when I share my latest creation with you for 
'If I Give A Crafter A Cookie' we have a fabulous cookie image for you to take inspiration from this fortnight. You can find that here, or at the end of my post!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Aud Sentiments- ATG with sentiment
Crafty Sentiments- pastel colours

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Lady With Shopping' by Wild Rose Studio (really old)
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Skin- blush, 09 & 08
Hair- champagne, 95 & 86
Dress & hat- pastel blue & 66
Flower- yellow. pink mittens & 29
Ribbons- peony, 79 & 78
Jewellery- amethyst & 79
Shopping bags- soft lime, 43, tea green, 114 & 112
Handbag- pink mittens, 29 & lavender
Ground- ice grey 1, 2 & 3

Papers & Embellishments
DP- LOTV 'Bonnets & Bowties by Nitwits
'purple' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' card from the  12 x 12 black & white stack by Papermania
sentiment a magazine freebie

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'rectangles #3'  die cuts by Nellie Snellon MFD048
small 'corner rounder' punch by X-cut
Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' Memento ink from Crafty Purple Frog
Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine from Crafty Purple Frog
'C6 white card blank'  from Crafty Purple Frog 


Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made using this fortnights 'cookie' ....
Hugs xx

17 May 2017

Roses Are Red......

This fortnight over at Inspiration Destination we have some great cards to share with you. I just loved making my card for this challenge. I thought I had a trellis die cut, but after much searching by myself & hubby we came up empty handed.
Other than Nige saying he never knew how many I had (oops)! He suggested I use my lattice plate to create my trellis! Nice idea hun thank you xx

As always the theme is....

ANYTHING GOES



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafty Cardmakers- add a sentiment
Crafting With Dragonflies- lots of flowers

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Avery with Rose' by Paper Nest Dolls
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils words in brown
Skin- blush, ginger & blush pink
Hair- putty, brown black & brown
Hair clip- tea green & grey green
Hair bobbles- eggnog & lemon yellow
Dress- tea green, grey green, eggnog & lemon yellow
Shoes- tea green & grey green
Rose- lipstick red. petrel grey & pimento, forest green, dark green & mid green

Papers & Embellishments
'red, green & blue' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' card from the black & white stack by Papermania
'white' card for colouring from Staples

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'Just Because' sentiment die cut by Die'sire
flowers from the 'Spring border' die cut by Tattered Lace
'grass' die cut by Marianne D LR0360
'basic lattice' Shapeabilities die cut plate by Spellbinders
'C6 deckled edge white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget you have a fortnight to enter & the theme is ATG!!
Hugs xx

11 May 2017

Starz the Unicorn

It's time for me to share with you one of this months fabulous new releases from Digital Delights. They are all just WOW! Make sure you check them out here!

As soon as I saw Starz I fell in love with him! I spent ages deciding on how best to show him off. In the end I decided to keep my card as CAS as I could.



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Card Mania- life is colourful
Paradise of Stamps- for someone special (mom)
Sparkles- favourite colour combo (pink & blue)

 Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Starz the Unicorn' by Digital Delights
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words 
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Starz- glacier blue, 65, 63, arctic blue, 66, 64, pale blossom, 38, 37, 29, putty, 87, pineapple crush, 17, pastel green, 63, starfish, 17, soft peach & 17
Tim Holtz distress inks
Sky- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Cupcake Party' by DecoTime
'blue & green' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' card from the 12 x 12 black & white stack by Papermania
'Make a Wish' sentiment from the Birthday Set by Digital Delights
'crystal clear' Sparkle glitter pen by Spectrum Noir  

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'grass' die cut by Marianne D LR0360
'cloud' die cut (use as a stencil) by Joy Crafts 6002/0199
'stitched rectangles' Thinlit die cuts by Sizzix
'5" square white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget to pop over & check out what fabulous creations the DT have made with this months new release.
Hugs xx

10 May 2017

Daises

Time for a new monthly challenge over at Crafty Purple Frog. Don't forget if you entered last month to pop over & check to see if you are our winner or in our Top 3!
Prize as always is a £10 voucher to spend instore......but you've gotta be in it to win it lol!!
So our theme for the next month is.....

FEELING FLORAL

so anything flowery will do, I know most of you own flowery die cuts or stamps, so please pop over & join us xx



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Cards n More- cards for women
Our Daily Bread- just say thanks
Crafty Calendar- flowers
QKR stampede- feminine cards

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Daisies' magazine freebie
Derwent Inktense Pencils
Flower- cadmium orange, sherbet lemon, carmine pink & iris blue
Leaves & stems- hookers green & apple green

Papers & Embellishments
DP- from the Back to Basics stack 'Bright Spark' by Dovecraft from Crafty Purple Frog
'pink' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'thanks' sentiment is from the 'It's All in the Words' set by Sweet Dixie from Crafty Purple Frog
'3mm cream pearls' from the 'Painted Blooms' adhesive gems set by Dovecraft from Crafty Purple Frog

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'Vintage Labels' by Spellbinders (faux layer)
'Fancy Flourishes' from the Butterfly Lullaby Signature Collection by Sara Davies from Crafty Purple Frog
Daisies stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine from Crafty Purple Frog
'Ranger' watercolour paper from Crafty Purple Frog
'C6 deckled edge white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

Please pop over & check out the fabulous 'floral' creations the DT have made, this month
Hugs xx

9 May 2017

Chameleon!

Its time for a new sketch over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday. As always the sketch is a must, but the theme is optional. You will find the sketch here, or at the end of my post. 
This fortnight I have followed the sketch & added some die cut flowers so I am following the theme as well. Which is.....

AS THE GARDEN GROWS

I loved making this card, using one of my monthly images from 2 Cute Ink Digi Club, where I subscribe monthly to Helen's super cute images.



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Whoopsi Daisy- tic tac toe (digi, die cuts & flowers)
Pile it On- animals

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Chameleon Doodle' by Helen at 2 Cute Ink
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils words in brown
Chameleon- spring lilac, bright purple, yellow, pale orange, arctic blue, pale blue, cerise, turquoise, bright orange, sunset, green shoot & champagne
Branch- caramel, mid brown & brown
Tim Holtz distress inks
Flowers colour distressed using victorian velvet from Crafty Purple Frog

Papers & Embellishments
'turquoise' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' card from Staples
My stash- turquoise dew drops

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'darling doilies' die cut a magazine freebie
'pretty petals' from the Floral Delight Signature Collection by Sara Davies
'delicate adornment' by Creative Expressions
'Dreamcraft' stencil brush from Crafty Purple Frog
'6 x 6" square white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

 This fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'garden' creations the DT have made using this sketch
Hugs xx


6 May 2017

In The Jungle, The Mighty Jungle.....

Well, whats happened to this fabulous weather we are meant to be having? Yesterday was gorgeous, o made arrangements to help someone with their gardening today & yeah its yukky!! Fingers crossed it brightens up later, because it really need doing & I'm not sure when else I will get chance. I'm starting a new job next week....so scared lol I'm going from support worker (which I loved) to customer service/checkout at Homebase (big DIY store) it was a hard decision as I loved my support work, met some fabulous people, who I'm gonna stay in touch with. But when it comes down to working a few more hours or Nige having to work full time, I decided I would work more. Nige just couldn't take working full time. He is pooped after two 9 hour shifts so anymore after that & it would make him poorly again & that I just couldn't cope with knowing I could of helped xx

Anyhoos enough of that, I'm here to share my latest DT creation with you. 
This is for My Time To Craft, which is my challenge blog & thankfully something in my head must have said you need to make a birthday card for Nige soon, so I chose this theme lol

FOR THE MALES IN OUR LIVES

I generally steer well clear of male cards unless I have to, as Nige's birthday is near the end of May I needed to make him one. I remember when I got this stamp set free with my magazine he loved it....so here you go my card for my hubby for his 49th birthday xx






Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Seize the Birthday- ATG (for my hubby)
The Male Room- many legs
2 Crafty Critter Crazies- ATG with a critter
Die Cut Diva's-flowers, trees. grass

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'Safari Friends' magazine freebie
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Derwent Coloursoft words in brown
Monkey- march hare, pale brown, tan & brown
Giraffe- henna, mid brown, sleigh bell, orange, pale blossom & blush pink
Tiger- halloween, mid brown, pale blossom & blush pink
Bananas- yellow & orange
Tim Holtz distress inks
Embossing folder- gathered twigs & scattered straw from Crafty Purple Frog
Sky- Salty Ocean

Papers & Embellishments
'green & brown' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'white' card from the black & white stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
'foam squares' by Dovecraft from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'stitched ornate rectangle' unbranded die cut (faux layer)
'grass' extended die cut by Ellison
'corner sprig' Shapeabilities die cut by Spellbinders
distress inks applied using 'Dreamweaver' stencil brushes from Crafty Purple Frog
animals stamped using 'Jet Black' Stazon from Crafty Purple Frog
bananas stamped using 'Grey Flannel' Memento from Crafty Purple Frog
'C6 white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'masculine' creations the MTTC DT have made to help inspire you this fortnight!!
Have a great weekend
hugs xx

4 May 2017

In The Rain

Its that time of the week were I share my latest DT creation with you, for 
'If You Give A Crafter A Cookie' You will find this fortnights 'cookie' here or at the end of my post!
We don't have a sponsor for this challenge, so its JFF but we will still be having our Top 3....



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
The Crafty Addict- ATG & use a die cut
Card Mania- life is colourful
Paper Creators- bright & bold

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'In The Rain' by Molly Harrison
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Skin- blush, 09 & 08
Hair- march hare, 103, 95 & 94
Bow- sorbet & 42
Dress- sorbet, 42, mint green, 63, 65 & trick or treat
Socks- sorbet, 42, mint green, 63 & 65
Umbrella- pink mittens, 39, 38, 37, marine & 117
Flowers- lemon, cornflower & leaf green
Kitty- ice grey 1, 114 & 113
Grass- chartreuse, 47, emerald, lush green & pine
Raindrops- sky blue
Rainbow- lavender, shocking pink, yellow, true blue, sunset, chartreuse & bright orange
Panpastels
Sky- turquoise tint
Tim Holtz distress inks
Clouds- tumbled glass

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Animal Party' by Deco Time
'yellow' card from the coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues
'collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog
Sizzix Bigshot
'rainbow' die cut by Lawn Fawn
'clouds' die cuts by Joy Crafts 6002/0188
'with love' sentiment die cut by Die'sire
'6" white scalloped edge card blank' 

This fortnights cookie

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & check out what fabulous creations the DT have made using our new cookie
Hugs xx