DOTTY

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well.

I hope you are seeing this post as I am away working this weekend 

This is just the start of a lot of weekend working for me right up until the end of October but at least it keeps my out of mischief, but means less time spent in the craft room

It's challenge time again over at Totally Gorjuss and this week's theme is "Dotty".  We have two prizes up from grabs this week from The Ribbon Girl and Heather's Hobbie Haven, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in these stores, then make sure you get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is a proper close-up of the image - can you tell I've been playing around with the black and white image above

Enough pictures I hear you cry so here is the full card:

I am just loving this new set of Bildmalarna Little Winged Friends stamps, and have just seen the new Christmas ones - looks as though this is going to be expensive

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Mushroom

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost and Found - Halloween (this is on offer at just £5 at the moment - grab one while you can)

Oval Die:  Die-namics - Oval STAX Set 1 and Oval STAX Set 2

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Love Mini Tickets

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Ticket Die

Corner Die:  Die-namics - Photo Corners (I cut this down to size a little)

Button Dies:  Cheery Lynn - Buttons # 3
Twine:  Ribbon Girl - Card of Brown Earth Mix Hemp Twine (gorgeous stuff this is)

I have coloured the image with a mixture of Copics and Twin Touch Markers (TT):

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  TT - BR99 BR100 BR101 BR104

Clothes:  TT - BR95 BR112 BR97 BR107 / Copics:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Boots:  E49 E47 E44

Mushrooms:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 R24 R22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W00

You will also see that I have used a stamp around the paper to make it look distressed and this is a Kaisercraft Clear Texture Stamp called "Distress" from Bunny Zoes and let me tell ya - at just £2.95 for a stamp which measures 5cm x 13cm, then these are just a MUST!

I have outlined the image with my Copic Air Compressor using E44

The papers have been edged in Walnut Stain Distress Ink

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

Toodle Pip

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

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

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - ONE PAPER TAKER

Hello Everyone

How are you all?  I hope you are all keeping well.

It's Tuesday again which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week's challenge is "One Paper Taker" which means you can only use one piece of patterened paper - easy huh?

Our lovely sponsor this week is The Ribbon Girl so if you want to be in with a chance to win make sure you get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always check out and see what the wonderful creative DT ladies have made for you.

Here is my card:

Now I know some of you will be wondering why the Bride has red hair - well, my Sister asked me to make a wedding card for one of her friends and it just so happens that the Bride is sporting some rather lovely red hair - what a great way to personalise a card, I don't think  you would ever get a card in a shop with a Bride with red hair.

Anyways, enough with the waffle.  The recipe for the card is:

Digital Stamp:  Make It Crafty - Over the Threshold

Paper:  Kaisercraft - Sweet Nothings (this is such a gorgeous pad!)

Roses:  Marianne Designs Creatables - English Rose

Leaf Die:  Joy - Vintage Flourishes - Thin Branch Leaves

Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner Die

Sentiment Die:  Spellbinders - Double Ended Tags

Sentiment:  Whimsy - Simple Everyday Greetings

Pearls:  The Hobby House

Heart Pins:  The Hobby House

Pearl Brads:  The Hobby House

Ribbon and Charm:  From My Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarker and Flexmarker:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Brides Hair:  R29 R24 R22

Grooms Hair:  E27 E25 E23

Wedding Dress and Shoes:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000

Veil:  C1 C0

Grooms Suit:  N6 N5 N4 N3

Grooms Shoes:  W5 W3 W2 W1

Shading:  W5 W3 W2 W1 W0

The image has been outlined with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The Papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

One final picture to show you of the inside of the card:

Phew - and that's it.

Have a great week everyone and thank you so much for popping by.

Take care

Ta ta for now.

TOTALLY GORJUSS - ANYTHING GOES + LACE

Well Hello to Everyone

How are you all?  I hope you are all keeping well.  I know I haven't been around for a little while but I have been working away and then managed to get struck down with the flu which knocked me for six I can tell ya!  I will make sure I catch up with you all this weekend - can't wait to see what you've all been up too!

A great big 'HELLO' to my new followers - I'm thrilled you have chosen to follow me in my little world - thank you.

So, it's Saturday and it's time for a challenge over at Totally Gorjuss and this week the challenge is "Anything Goes + Lace" - easy peasy huh!

Our generous sponsor for this week is J & C Creations, so if you want to be in with a chance to win £10 to spend on their on-line shop then make sure you get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and check out what the lovely DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:

There are so many talented people out there in blog-land and I so admire their creations - they give me such inspiration.  I love the cards where all the embellishments go outside the card edges and this was my attempt at it!  I so must try harder - although I did manage to get a few little bits outside the edges ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Marry Me by Krista Smith

Papers:  Kaisercraft - Sweet Nothings

Flowers:  Prima - Lady Godiva 'Coconut' and Champagne Roses 'Espirit'

Berries:  Magnolia - Whitely

Corner Die:  Memory Box - Corner Bow

Metal Corners and Pearls:  The Hobby House

Flower Ribbon, Netting and Small White Flowers:  From My Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E37 E35 E34 E31

Dress:  C2 C1 C00 Blender Pen

Flowers:  YR01 YR00 YR000

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

The image has been outlined with Iced Spruce Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Here is my arty picture of the inside:

And there you have it.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and for all your lovely comments.

Have a great weekend.

Toodle pip

Dies to Die For - Xmas Hamster

Well Hello Everyone

I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  Christmas is definitely on its way - our street has been transformed pretty much overnight with everyone getting their outside Christmas lights out - its so pretty.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using the ever so sweet Xmas Hamster from Whimsy "Wee Stamps" - I just love him.

Here is the full card:

Ain't he just adorable - I just love his little expression.

All the products listed can be found at Dies to Die For and the recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Whimsy "Wee Stamps" - Xmas Hamster

Papers:  Kaisercraft - Turtle Dove

Fishtail Die:  Die-Namcis - Fishtail Flags Stax

Ticket Die:  Whimsy - Ticket Die

Ticket Stamp:  Whimsy - Friendship Ticket Sentiments

The image has been coloured with Copics and I have used a Cool Grey 70% Prismacolour pencil to shade the bauble:

Face:  E51 E50 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Fur:  E37 E35 E34 E31

Coat:  E29 E27 E24

Bauble:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93 UG91 / C3 C2 C1

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink

All the papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

And that's it.

Have you entered Die-ing For a Challenge yet?  If not make sure you get your entries in as there is a whooping £25 to win to spend in the Dies to Die For store.

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone and thank you all for your lovely comments.

Toodles

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 145 - Baby Baby

Howdy Doody Everyone

How are you all?

A big "HELLO" to my new followers - thank you for coming and sharing a little bit of my world with me - I am so grateful.

It's Saturday, so that can only mean that there is a new challenge over at Totally Gorjuss and this weeks challenge is Baby Baby - awwww!

Our very generous sponsor this week is the one and only Lili of the Valley so to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store we want to see all your lovely creations centred around a Baby theme.  As always, check out what the talented DT ladies over at Totally Gorjuss have made for your inspiration.

Here is the card I made:

Awwww (again) - I so love this little stamp.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Baby Blanket

Papers:  Kaisercraft - Lullaby Collection

Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - For You Circular Sentiments

Buttons:  The Hobby House

Seam Binding:  From my Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexcmarkers:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30

Hat & Baby Grower:  Celestial Blue, Cloud Blue, Powder Blue / E41 E40

Blanket:  E30 E0000

I have outlined the image with Old Paper Distress Ink

All the paper and card has been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I made the corners by cutting out a small square and then cutting it diagonally to make a triangle

And that's it as they say.  I hope you can come and join in the fun with us.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments - I will be around to see you all this weekend.

Take care

Ta ta for now.