Childs Christmas

Hi Everyone

Brrrrr - winter is definitely here and Christmas will be here before we know it!

Saturday again so yup another challenge for you over at Totally Gorjuss where this week's theme is "Childs Christmas".

We have two generous sponsors for this challenge who are The RIbbon Girl and Bugaboo Digital Stamps so you have double the chance to win so make sure you get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always remember to check out what the very talented DT girlies have made for your inspiration.

Here is the card I have made:

I've used a pre-coloured die cut topper from The Hobby House as they are just perfect for putting together a quick card and in my opinion the quality is second to none.

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  First Edition - Nordic Christmas

Pre-Coloured Topper:  The Hobby House - Christmas Eve (this may not be on the website yet but give them a call if you want it)

Rose:  The Hobby House - Vanilla Fudge

Cherry Blossoms:  The Hobby House

Ribbon:  The Hobby House - Plain Satin Reds

Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House - Jewel Aurora

Holly Leaf Die:  Tim Holtz - Festive Greenery

Letter Die:  Tim Holtz - Alphabetical

Self-Adhesive Rhinestones:  The Hobby House - 2mm Clear Rhinestones

I have edged all the papers with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it - those pre-coloured toppers really do save you so much time and it looks as though you have coloured it yourself!

Right, I need to get some Christmas presents wrapped!

Have a great weekend.

Toodle Pip

Sparkle and Shine

Well Hi To You All

Wow - where did that cold snap come from??  You can really feel Autumn here now although I'm not complaining, Autumn is my favourite time of year especially the colours and a morning frost too.

Well I can't believe it's 1 November already, this year has just flown by and here I am AGAIN with tons of Christmas cards still to make and rapidly running out of time!

So, if it's the first of the month then it's challenge time over at A Little Bit Crafty and our theme for you this month is "Sparkle and Shine".  We have three sponsors for this month's challenge and check out what's up for grabs:

  (Two Digital Stamps)

    (Prize to Follow)

(£20 Voucher)
Not bad eh!  So what are you waiting for?  Get your entries in over at A Little Bit Crafty and you're in with a chance to win.
Here is the card I have made:

Whoop Whoop - another Christmas card off the list!
Now you are probably thinking where is the Sparkle and Shine??  Well let me tell ya, the image is just full of glitter and so is that snow flurries border, I swear I just can't get my pictures to show it off well to ya so sorry, but it's there promise.
Now the shine - look closely, very closely at the snowman's buttons ..... do you see that I've used some Glossy Accents to make em shiny?  No - never mind I know they are there and must invest in a better camera!
The recipe for the card is:
Digi Stamp:  Pink Gem Designs - Andy With Snowman Digi Kit:  Nitwit - Winter Wishes (make sure you check this out - only $3.49 for the WHOLE KIT!) Snowflake Die:  Tim Holtz - Snow Flurries
I have coloured the image with Copics:
Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks) Clothes:  B95 B93 B91 / E44 E43 E42 Boots:  T6 T5 T4 T3 Snowman:  C1 C0 C00 Snowman Hat and Scarf:  E44 E43 E42 Buttons and Arms:  T6 T5 T4 T3 Nose:  YR18 YR16 YR12
I have outlined the image with T2 using my Copic Airbrush The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
Phew - and that's it.
Have a great weekend everyone whatever you are doing and thank you for dropping by.
Toodles

Spooky!

Well Hello Everyone

I'm kind of back - as you know I've been away working and have just got back and I'm absolutely shattered.  Thank goodness the clocks go back this weekend - ah an extra hour in bed - bliss.

Lots has been happening whilst I've been away some personal stuff that I'm not gonna publish on here, but it's not good   and then a bit of good stuff - a shock really - I've only been asked to join the one and only Nitwit Design Team!   Can't believe it!  It's really brought a smile to my face.

So it's Saturday and it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week our theme is "Spooky".  We have two generous sponsors for the challenge who are The Ribbon Girl and Milk and Coffee Digital Stamps.  So if you wanna be in with a chance to win a prize then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is the card that I have made:

What a great opportunity to use some of those fabulous digital Nitwit papers and elements .  Its just great you can print everything out as many times as you want and not worry about having just one piece of paper left - love it!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmilarna - Mimosa Moon

Digital Papers and Elements:  Nitwit - Trick or Treat

Star Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - Stacked Stars

Alphabet Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - Vintage Market

I have coloured the image with both Copics and Twin Touch Markers (TT) as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair: TT BR95 BR112 BR97 BR107

Hat:  T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2

Dress:  TT P81 P281 P83 / Copics T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2 / YR18 YR16 YR14 YR12

Boots:  T8 T7 T6 T4 T3 T2

Cat:  N7 N6 N5 N4 N3 N2

Moon:  YR18 YR16 YR14 YR12

Stars:  YG05 YG03 YG01 / TT  P81 P281 P83

I have outlined the image with my Copic Airbrush and N3 marker

The papers and everything else have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it from me.

I'll be back sporadically over the next few weeks whilst I recover and will look forward to catching up with you all.

Have a wonderful weekend whatever you are doing.

Toodle Pip