GIVING AWAY .....

Hello Everybody

I hope you are all well.

Hello to my new followers - thank you ever so much for choosing to follow me, I really do appreciate it.

Today I would like to share with you a Christmas Card I have made using a beautiful Nellie Snellen stamp called Giving Away.  I love these images they are just gorgeous.

Here is the full card:

"YAY" another Christmas card complete - only another sixty or so to go :oO

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Nellie Snellen - Dawn Stamps - Giving Away

Papers:  Carta Bella - Winter Fun

Christmas Tree Die:  Dee's Distinctively - Snow Covered Stacker Tree - Small

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Holiday Circle Pennants

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Circle Pennants

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn - Ultimate Dimensional Dies - Buttons #2

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Jacket:  R39 R29 R27 R24 R22

Hat:  R39 R29 R27 R24 R22 / BG02 B01 B00 B000

Rabbit:  E55 E53 E51 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Presents:  E44 E43 E42 E41

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

The image has been outlined using Weathered Wood and Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

The tree and images have been given a good dose of Glamour Dust

And that's it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Toodles

HOKEY POKEY

Good Day to You All

I hope you are enjoying the weekend.

Hello to my new follower Karen - thank you for choosing to follow my little world I really appreciate it and I'm so very flattered.

It's Saturday again so it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week the theme is Anything Goes + Sparkle.  Our generous sponsor for the challenge 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 get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always, make sure you check out what the wonderful DT ladies have made for your inspiration.

Here is my card:

Yup, this is my first Christmas card this year - I remember saying that I was going to make at least one Christmas card a week so I am just a tad behind! ;oO

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Carta Bella - Winter Fun

Stamp:  Nellie Snellen - Dawn's - Hokey Pokey

Snowflake Dies:  Cheery Lynn - Snowflake 5 and Snowflowers Set 2

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Mix and Match Banner

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Jacket:  R29 R27 R24 R22

Skirt:  B01 B00 B000 B0000 / C1 (shading)

Present:  R29 R27 R24 R22 / B01 B000

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Neutral Grey Pan Pastel

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have given the snowflakes a good dose of Glamour Dust

Here is a final picture to show you of the inside of the card:

And there you have it.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and visit me.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend.

Ta ta for now.

TOTALLY GORJUSS - CHALLENGE 170 - LOVE

Hello Everyone

How are you all?  I hope you have all had a good week and are looking forward to the weekend even if the weather forecast for us is more snow!  YUK!

Hello to my newest follower Tamara - thank you for choosing to follow my work, I am very flattered.

So it's Saturday and it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss where this week the theme is 'Love' and our generous sponsor for this challenge is Crafter's Companion.

Here is the card I have made:

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Making Valentines - by Krista Smith

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Love Me

Big Flower Die:  La-La Land - Rolled Rose - Large

Small Flower Die:  La La Land - Rolled Rose Set - Small and Medium

Pennant Die:  Whimsy - Banner Pennants

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Fishtail Flags Stax

Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Simply Sophisticated

Leaf Punch:  Nellie Snellen Floral Punch - Jumbo Rose Leaves

Pearl Hearts and Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

T-Shirt and Shoes:  E42 E41 E40

Trousers:  T5 T4 T3 T2

Hearts:  R27 R24 R22 R21 R20

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

One final arty picture to show you:

And there you have it.

Thank you for taking the time to come and see me.  I hope you all have a great weekend.

Take care

Toodles

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 152 - Anything Goes

Happy Saturday to You All!

I hope Mr Blogger is behaving himself as this is a scheduled post as I will be at the GNPE Show in Harrogate treating myself to lots and lots of new stash!

Saturday can only mean one thing - yup - its challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week's theme is "Anything Goes" - easy peasy lemon squeezey!

Our kind and generous sponsor this week is the one and only Joanna Sheen so if you want to win a voucher to spend in her store (remember P&P is FREE), then get yourself over to the Totally Gorjuss site and get your entry in.  Whilst you are there have a look at the awesome creations the lovely DT ladies have made for you.

Here is my card:

I was asked to make an anniversary card for some 'older' but trendy parents and I thought this image from Mo Manning was just perfect.

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Digi Stamp:  Mo Manning - Date

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Six by Six - A Beautiful Life from Dies to Die For

Corner Die:  Die-Namics - Photo Corners from Dies to Die For

Foliage Die:  Magnolia Doo Hickey - Heart Swirl from Dies to Die For

Flower Punches:  Nellie Snellen Rose Flower (I am SOOOOO loving these babies - awesome!)

Sentiment:  Papertrey Ink - Fillable Frames

Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)

Ladies Hair:  E34 E33 E51 E50

Gents Hair:  W5 W3 W1

Ladies Dress:  R59 R39 R56

Ladies Cardigan:  YG97 YG95 YG93

Ladies Shoes, Bag and Belt:  E17 E15 E13

Gents Jumper:  E17 E15 E13

Gents Trousers:  B95 B93 B91

The image has been outlined with Antique Linen Distress Ink

All the card and paper have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

And there you have it.

I hope you all have a great weekend and thank you for your lovely comments.

Ta-ra for now

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 150 - Thank You

Well Howdy Y'All

I hope you have had a good week.

Grrrr naughty blogger - I had this post scheduled to appear at 5.00am this morning as I have been working away today and it did not post - so here I am posting it now as I have just got in from work!

This week's challenge over at Totally Gorjuss is "Thank You" and our most wonderful sponsor is the one and only Hobby House.  Jill has some absolutely delish stash, so make sure you make something with a "Thank You" theme and get yourself entered.  Whilst you are there don't forget to check out what my teamies have made - what a clever bunch they are too.

So, enough with the waffle; here is the card I have made:

This little Tiddly Inks image just makes me smile.

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Tiddly Inks - Minnie

Papers:  Echo Park - Sweet Day from Dies to Die For

Flower Punches:  Nellie Snellen Rose Flower

Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000

Hair:  YR27 E97 E11 E51

Dress:  R01 R00 R000 / R27 R24 R22 (Flower on the Dress)

Flowers:  YR27 E11 / R27 R22

I have outline the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

All the papers and card have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

I have also used Glossy Accents on her glasses

Simple eh.  I do hope you will be able to come and join in the fun with us.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thank you for your lovely comments.

Take care

Toodle Pip

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 142 - Pearls

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well and have had a good week.

This week's challenge over at Totally Gorjuss is 'Pearls' - easy peasey huh - and our fantastic sponsor this week is Dilly Beans who have such a great range of digi stamps - make sure you check them out.

Here is the card I have made:

I love this image - it's so different.

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Dilly Beans Amalia's Daisy Crown

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lime Twist - Life of the Party

Sentiment:  Papertrey Ink Fillable Frames Sentiment Stamps

Flowers:  Nellie Snellen "Flower" Punches

Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30

Clothes:  R39 R29 R27 R24 / E37 E34 / R22 R20

Flowers:  R39 R29 R27 R24 / R22 R21 R00 / BG13 BG11 BG10 / YG25 YG23 YG13

Yup, once again the masking technique is out and I have used Shabby Shutters Distress Ink to go around the image

I have outlined all the paper and card with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

One final picture of the inside:

And there you have it.

Don't forget to check out what the Gorjuss Girls over at Totally Gorjuss have made for your inspiration.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Toodle pip