ANYTHING GOES

Hi Everyone

Hope you are all well.

Before I get started I have a little bit of news to share .....

I've just found out that I was Runner Up in the Simply Cards & Papercrafts Card Designer of the Year for 2013!!

I am so very chuffed and will share the designs I entered some time soon.

Tuesday already so that means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly where our theme for this week's challenge is "Anything Goes" - easy peasey huh!  There is also an optional extra to make something to celebrate something new like a new house, new baby etc or what about a new techique you've never done before, it's entirely up to you.

Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Lili of the Valley so why not come and join in the fun with us over at Papertake Weekly and as always, make sure you check out some of the incredible creations the DT ladies have made for your inspiration.

I have gone with the "Anything Goes" theme and here is the card I have made:

Yup, another CAS card - I am loving these at the moment - there is a certain person responsible for this who will remain nameless although she knows who she is and I'm not sure whether to thank her or hunt her down!  Heh heh heh only joking, she has really inspired me so it will be a definite THANK YOU!

The recipe for the card is:

Leaf / Swirl Die:  Craft Ann - Flourish 3

Butterfly Die:  Die-namics - Butterflies

Senitment Stamp:  Clearly Besotted - Thanks a Bunch

Self Adhesive Pearls:  The Hobby House

I have coloured the die cut butterfly with Copics:  YR18 YR16 YR12

And it's as easy as that!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a good week.

Ta ta for now.

CELEBRATE

Hi Everyone

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I wish you all the very best for 2014!

Before I forget - the winner of some secret candy from my last post is Helena (Gvendalen) - Helena can you please e-mail me your address so I can get your prize off in the post please.

It's the first of the month which means it's challenge time over at A Little Bit Crafty and what better theme to have then "CELEBRATE" - so we want to see all your creations along this theme.

We have three wonderful sponsors for this challenge so you have three chances to win and our sponsors are:

 

Prize to be Confirmed

£15 Voucher to Spend at Scribble and Scrap

 

Petal Lu - £10 selection of blossoms

A good friend of mine has started to make CAS (Clean and Simple) cards and she has really inspired me to try it as I adore what she has made so far so I thought I would give it a go for this challenge using some of the beautiful flowers from Petal Lu:

Now I've used a lot of flowers in my time but I've got to tell ya, these flowers from Petal Lu are just exquisite!  They are just so delicate but so, so beautiful, I WILL DEFINITELY NEED MORE!

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Flowers:  Petal Lu

Border Die:  Cheery Lynn - Mesh Hearts (Vertical) Border

Stamp:  Papertrey Ink - Mega Mixed Messages

Self-Adhesive Rhinestones:  The Hobby House

And that's it as they say - a CAS card for me.

Thank you for stopping by.

Toodles

ALWAYS & FOREVER

Hey Everyone

Hope you all had a good weekend.

We've been busily untangling the Christmas lights - eek - it will be December this coming weekend - sheesh where has the time gone too

It's Tuesday which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week it's sketch time and we have a brand new one for you; don't forget though, you can use any of the Papertake Weekly Sketches - which you can find HERE just please make sure you let us know what number sketch it is on your blog.

Here is the sketch:

I love working with sketches - takes care of all the planning of the card.  Our super generous sponsor this this challenge is Simon Says Stamp so if you want to get your hands on some vouchers to spend in their store then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly.

Here is the card I have made:

Yup no Christmas card for me this week - to be honest I'm a bit Christmas Carded Out so what a nice change it was to make something different  

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Papers:  Nitwit - Always and Forever (this is one of the most amazing kits ever!)

Digi Stamp:  Mo Manning - Kitchen Dance

Hearts:  Nitwit - Always and Forever

Doily:  Die-namics - Heart Doily

Tag:  Doohickey - Tea Label Tags

Daisy:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy

Roses:  Die-namics - Royal Rose and Mini Royal Roses

Leaves:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves

Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Woman's Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Man's Hair:  E29 E25 E23

Skirt:  RV69 R59 R56

Top:  R85 R83 R81

Shirt:  R59 R56

Trousers:  W5 W4 W3 W2

Shoes:  C8 C6 C4 C3

I have outlined the image with B01 using my Copic Air Compressor

The papers have been edged using Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

It's not cheese-cloth behind the image, just some cheap bandage from my local supermarket 

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us over at Papertake Weekly.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

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

STRIPES

Hello Everyone

Brrrrr, Autumn has definitely arrived here with us this week - the heating is on!

Sorry I was MIA last week but since last Thursday I have had the most horrible few days  

I had to put my Sister's beautiful cat "Paddy" to sleep last Thursday, and she doesn't know yet as she is on holiday and not back until this weekend!  For those of you who know me, you will know how much I just adore cats, especially my Winston :o) and I was the one who chose Paddy for my Sister from our local RSPCA nearly 14 years ago - I am just heart-broken  

Then my best friend sent me a text on Wednesday morning to say that her Brother had passed away - he was only 54 and was diagnosed with brain cancer just 8 weeks ago.

Finally, one of my dealers passed away on Thursday at the ripe old age of 48!!!! What!  He was diagnosed with stomach cancer just three weeks ago and now he's not here!  He leaves behind a wonderful family with three children, 2 girls aged 21 and 11 and the most gorgeous little boy aged just 2!  I just can't believe it - I am just shocked and I am angry - I just don't understand why

I'm surprised that I have managed to make a card this week, but I tucked myself away in my craft room to take my mind off everything and have put one together.

So, it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this challenge is "Stripes" - yup, we want to see stripes on your creations and you could be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in our Sponsor's store, who this week is Crafter's Companion.

Here is the card I have made:

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Bazzill - Miss Teagen Sue 

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Leaf

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Everyday Button Collection

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Button Die

Roses Die:  Die-namics - Large Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses

Daisy Die:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy

Butterfly Die:  Die-namics - Butterflies

Leaves Die:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves
Self-Adhesive Pearls:  The Hobby House

I have coloured the image with a mix of Copic and Twin Touch (TT) as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  TT - BR99 BR116 BR115

Dress:  E97 E95 YR00 YR000

Top, Trousers, Socks:  E53 E51 E50

Shading:  W5 W3 W1

I have outlined the image with Pumice Stone Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I wanted to show you a close-up image of the flowers - these are just so easy to make and it makes life so much easier when you want to co-ordinate the colours:

And that's it.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

TEXTURE

Happy Saturday Everyone!

How are you all?  I hope you have all had a good week and you are ready for the weekend.

Hello to my new follower "Chris Carter" - thank you for choosing to come and look at my little crafting space - I'm very flattered :o)

It's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and the theme this week is "Texture".  We have two generous sponsors this week - Quixotic Paperie and Bugaboo Stamps - so if you want to be in with a chance to win a prize - then what are you waiting for?  Get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss as we want to see all your creations with "texture" in mind.  As always, check out what the awesome DT girls have made for your inspiration.

Here is the card I have made:

Another Christmas card off my list - still another 50 + to go :oS

For the "texture" on my card I have used an embossing folder on the larger red section and I have distressed all the edges of the paper.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Whimsy - Little Cottage Cuties - Two Turtle Doves by Elisabeth Bell

Papers:  Kaisercraft - Just Believe - I also got the Sentiment and scalloped border from this paper pad too

Flowers:  Die-Namics - Mini Rolled Rose / Marianne Creatables - English Rose / Impression Obsession - Spiral Daisy

Foliage:  Cheery Lynn - Holly Flourish

Charm:  2 Christmas Trees

Corners:  Die-namics - Photo Corners

Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House (these are just amazing!)

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23 E21

Jumper:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93

Dress:  E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 E27 R24 R22 / C2 C0

Trousers:  E29 E27 E25 E23

Shoes:  T6 T5 T4 T3 T2

Turtle Doves:  E44 E43 E42 E41

Cage:  C3 C2 C1

Holly and Foliage:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93

Ribbon:  R39 R29 E27 R24 R22

Bells:  YR24 YR23 YR21 YR20

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink - no air compressor this time ;o)

The papers have been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And that's it.  Thank you for popping by and I hope you have a great weekend.

Toodle pip

TEE IT UP

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

How are you?  Did you enjoy your Bank Holiday weekend?  Me and my man have had a busy old time playing golf and stripping out the borders in our garden and then re-planting them all!  I think I need a long weekend so I can have a rest ;o)

It's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week's challenge is a sketch!  I adore working with sketches, they take all the thinking time out of a design for me - love em.

Our sponsor for the challenge is Simon Says Stamp so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend on their on-line store, then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly.  As always, check out what the lovely DT girls have made to whet your appetite.

So, here is the sketch we want you to follow:

You can turn it upside-down or move some of the sections up and down, left to right etc as long as we can still see the sketch then you are in with a chance to win.

Here is the card I have made:

I've been playing with my Copic Air Compressor again - what do you think?  I know I have accidentally made the bottom of her legs blue but what about the shading around the image?  Let me know your thoughts - I think I still need a lot of practise :oS

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Papers:  Gotta Pixel - Golfin' Diva

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Tee it Up by Krista Smith

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn - Buttons # 3

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23

Top:  R02 R12 R01 R00

Skort:  BG57 BG45 BG53 / R02 R00

Golf Club:  T6 T4 T2 / C3 C2 C1

I have outlined the image with B000 Copic using the Air Compressor

The papers have been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And that's it.

I hope you all have a wonderful week.

Thanks for popping by.

Toodles

BOWS

Hi Everyone

How are we all?  Good I hope.

Haven't we had great weather this week - although I think its going to be rainy over the weekend - typical as its Bank Holiday too ;o(

It's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week our them for the challenge is "Bows" so we want to see all your creations with bows in mind.

Who better to sponsor us for this challenge then the one and only Ribbon Girl so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in the Ribbon Girl store - and trust me you will spend it quickly as there is just so much gorgeous stuff in there - then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.  Remember as always to check out what my wonderful teamies have made for your inspiration.

Here is the the card I have made:

I got me a Copic Air Compressor as I thought it would be great to use as I generally use an Ink Duster and Distress Ink to go around my image.  This is the first time I have used it and I think I definitely need a bit more practise that is for sure ;o) but I was pretty pleased how it turned out.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Whimsy - Little Jack Drumming - by Elisabeth Bell

Papers:  Kaisercraft - Twig and Berry

Square Die:  Cheery Lynn - Stacking Nesting Dies - Square Classic - XL1

Square Scalloped Die:  Cheery Lynn - Stacking Nesting Dies - Square Scalloped - XL2

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Winter Postage Stamps

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Postage Stamp

Roses Die:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Flourish Die:  Doo Hickey - Leaf and Swirl
Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with both Copics and Twin Touch Markers which are new to me and the lady in question has a lot to answer for that is for sure - you know who you are!  TT stands for Twin Touch:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 (cheeks)

Hat:  TT BR100 BR101 BR104 / R39 R27 R24 R22 / TT GY235 GY237 GY175

Shirt:  TT - GY235 GY237 GY175

Tank Top:  R399 R29 R27 R24 R22

Trousers:  E29 E27 E25 E23

Holly:  G28 UG67 YG63 / R29 R22 (berries)

Scarf:  R39 R27 R24 R22 / TT GY235 GY237 GY175

Drum:  R39 R27 R24 R22 / TT GY235 GY237 GY175 / C2 C1 C0

Shoes:  T10 T6 T5 T4 T3 T2

Cat:  N6 N5 N4 N3 N2 / YR24 YR23 YR21

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image using B01 (Copic) with my new Copic Compressor ;o)

The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

I hope you all have a good weekend.

Take care

Toodle Pip

HOT!

Well Hello Everyone!

How are you all?  Have you missed me? ;o)

I've had a busy old month; first of all my Brother-in-Law passed away at only 57 :o( and then I have just gotten myself married!  You will see my new name on my watermarks.

Hopefully everything is now getting back to normal, so I should be able to start crafting again - I've missed it so much.

So to get things back to normal - it's Saturday which means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme is "Hot Colours" which is perfect given the weather we have had over the last week or so.

Our sponsor this week is Crafters' Companion so if you want to bag yourself a voucher to use in their on line store then what are you waiting for? Get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and you're in with a chance to win and as always, make sure you check out what the wonderfully talented DT ladies have made for you.

Here is my card:

Do you see the new name ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Elisabeth Bell - Summer Time Peekers (these are on offer so grab them while you can!)

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Stella Rose - Mabel

Square Die:  Spellbinders - Decorative Elements - Lacey Squares

Large Cloud Die:  Doohickey - Cloud & Flag

Small Cloud Die:  Joy Crafts - Clouds

Large Flower Die:  Joy - Floral Flourishes - Flower 3

Centre Flower Die:  Doohickey - Clover with Flowers

Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E29 E27 E23 E21

Swimsuit:  YR18 YR16 YR12 / BG15 BG13 BG11

Bucket:  BG15 BG13 BG11 / YR18 YR16 YR12 / YR23

Starfish:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Sand:  E55 E53 E51 E50

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And that's it.

It's good to be back and thank you for dropping by.

Have a wonderful weekend.

OLD, NEW, BORROWED, BLUE

Well Hello Everyone

How was your weekend?  Wasn't Andy Murray just A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!  What an incredible game, I couldn't take my eyes of the tv - brilliant!

I hope your week is also off to a good start too ;o)

It's Tuesday which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and our theme for this week is "Old, New, Borrowed, Blue".

Now this doesn't mean it has to be a wedding (even though I have done a wedding card), it can be absolutely anything as long as it fits the challenge.

Our wonderful sponsor this week is the one and only Whiff of Joy, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on line shop, then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and you're in.  As always, check out what the clever DT girlies have made for your inspiration.

Here is my card:

So, something OLD - well that'll be me then ;o);  something NEW - fabulous image from Saturated Canary;  something BORROWED - I borrowed a sketch from Dawny P for my layout;  and finally, something BLUE - the colours on my card.  What do you reckon?

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Double Take - by Krista Smith

Papers:  Maja - Vintage Spring Basics

Rose Dies:  Marianne Design Creatables - English Rose and Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Leaves:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves

Swirl Die:  Magnolia Doohickey - Leaf & Swirl
Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner
Heart Stems:  Impression Obsession - Heart Stems
Heart Charm:  The Hobby House - Double Hearts
Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23
Dress:  C1 C0 C00

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink
The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
I made the sentiment on my computer

I have one final picture to show you of the inside of the card:

And there you have it.

I hope you have a great week whatever you are doing and thank you for popping by.

Toodle pip

LOVE IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Hey Everyone

Wow - Saturday again and so soon - the weeks are just flying by.

It's challenge time again over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for you this week is "Anything Goes + Circles".

J&C Creations is our generous sponsor this week, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on line store then make sure you get your entries in over at the Totally Gorjuss blog.  As always, check out the wonderful creations the ladies have made to inspire you.

Here is the card I have made:

I bet you are wondering "where are your circles" - well there are circles on the green paper and the buttons are of course circular - a bit tenuous maybe, but it works for me ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp (incl. Sentiment Stamp):  Kraftin' Kimmie - Love is the Best Medicine

Papers:  Echo Park - Mini Theme Collection Kit - Boys

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn - Buttons #2

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks) / C0 (shading)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

T-Shirt:  YG25 YG03 YG01 / B99 B97 B95

Shorts:  B99 B97 B95

Shoes:  B99 B97 B95 / E42 E41 E40

Socks:  C1 C0

Plasters:  E95 E93

Bench:  T5 T4 T3 T2 T1

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And there you have it.

Thank you for popping by and have a wonderful weekend.

Ta ta for now.

MR & MRS

Hello Everyone

And a big "HELLO" to my new follower - Lou - it was so lovely to meet you on Saturday Lou and thank you for choosing to come and visit me in my little world.

It's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and our challenge for you this week is a sketch!  For those of you who have been with me for a while it will come as no surprise to you that I just love working with sketches as it takes all the thinking time out of trying to figure out how you are going to lay your card out :o)

So, here is the sketch for this week's challenge:

Easy huh!  You can make anything you want and you can rotate and flip the sketch as long as we can see that the sketch is still there in some shape or form then you're in.

Our generous sponsor this week for the challenge is Simon Says Stamp so if you want to be in with a chance to win, then make sure you get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always, make sure you check out what the super talented DT girlies have made to give you some inspiration.

Here is my card:

What a gorgeous couple.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Mr & Mrs

Papers:  Pion - Fiarytale of Spring - Lili of the Valley

Daisy Die:  Impression Obsession - Spiral Daisy

Roses:  Marianne Design Creatables - English Rose and Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Tiny Roses:  Impression Obsession - Spiral Flowers

Heart Stems:  Impression Obsession - Heart Stems

Fern Die:  Dee's Distinctively - Large Fern

Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner

Heart Charm:  Double Heart

I have coloured the image with Copics, a Promarker and a Flexmarker:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Tuxedo & Hat:  N7 N6 N5 N4 N3 / C4 C3 C2 C0

Waistcoat:  C4 C3 C2 C0

Bouquet:  YG67 YG63 YG61 (Leaves) / Satin (Promarker) Antique White (Flexmarker) E0000

Hearts:  R27 R22

I have outlined the image with Bundled Sage Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

I have covered the Heart Stems and Filigree Corner with Shabby Green and Aged Ivory Frantage

I have one final picture of the inside of the card to show you:

And that's it.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week.

Toodle Pip