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

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

Happy Birthday

Well Hello to Everyone

How has your week been?  What a wonderful sunny start and then it started to rain just in time for the weekend too - typical huh!

It's Saturday again already which means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week the challenge is Happy Birthday which should be easy peasy.

We have two generous sponsors this week - The Ribbon Girl and Whoopsi Daisy so you have even more chances to win.  So make sure you get your entries in over at the Totally Gorjuss blog and whilst you are there just check out the wonderful creations our lovely DT girls have made for you.

So, on with my card:

I love this image, I just fell in love with her cute cheeky smile - gorgeous isn't she!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Little Darlings Saturated Canary - Balloon Wishes

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost & Found 3 - Ruby

Border Die:  Doohickey - Heart Flower Lace

Daisy Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - Branch and Flower 2

Rose Die:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Leaf Die:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves

Foliage Die:  Dee's Distinctively Dies - Large Green Leaf

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Mix and Match Banners

Die Behind Button and Bow:  Memory Box Crisp Bows

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn Buttons 3

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin: E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E23 E21

Clothes:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 R27 R22

Boots:  E39 E37 E35 E33

Balloon:  E39 E29 E27 E22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W1

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The papers have been outlined with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Phew - I didn't realise just how many dies I had used.

And that's it.  I hope you all have a lovely weekend and thank you for stopping by.

Ta ta for now.

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - BINGO

Hi To You All

This is my very first card for the Papertake Weekly Challenge, I was thrilled when I was asked to join their super talented DT team - thank you so much for having me.

So, what's this week's challenge ..... it's 'BINGO' and our very generous sponsor this week is Whiff of Joy.

Now for those of you who don't know about BINGO, it's quite simple really, you just choose a line ie; horiztontal, vertical, diagonal or all four corners and your creation has to have all those elements in it.  For example the top line going across would be "Glitter - Punches - Lace", so we want to see whatever you make with these items on it so don't forget to mention it on your blog.

So what are you waiting for?  Get you entries in over at Papertake Weekly and you could be in with a chance to win.  Don't forget to check out what the wonderful DT girlies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I made going with the bottom horizontal line - "Blooms - Ribbons - Gems":

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Blanche - by Krista Smith

Digi Papers:  Scrapmatters - Winterberry - by Jennifer Labre Designs

Leaf Die:  Memory Box - Lavish Branch

Corner Die:  Joy Crafts - Cutting and Embossing - Fleur de Lys 2

Charm:  The Hobby House

Rhinestones:  The Hobby House

Ribbon and Flowers:  From My Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Dress:  BV08 BV04 BV02 / T7 T6 T5 T4 T3

I have outlined the image and papers with Dusty Concord Distress Ink

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

And there you have it.

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

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week.

Toodle Pip

DIES TO DIE FOR - SENDING YOU A HUG

Hi Everyone

How are you all?  We managed to escape the snow this weekend - phew!  Let's hope things start to warm up a little for us soon.

A quick hello to my new follower Lynsey Warren - thank you for choosing to follow my work I really appreciate it.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the new Little Darlings Saturated Canary designs called Free Hugs.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Little Darlings Saturated Canary - Free Hugs

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Fine and Dandy Girl

Corner Die:  Die-namics - Photo Corners

Enamel Dots:  My Minds Eye - Honey

Lace:  1" Crochet - Velvet Centre Lace (Ivory and Pink)

The image have been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E18 E19 E17 E15 E13

T-Shirt and Hair Ribbons:  R17 R14 R32

Jeans:  B97 B95 B93 B91

Coupons:  E35 E34 E31 E30 / E43 E42 E41 E40

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

And that's it.  Thanks for stopping by and visiting me.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

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

DIES TO DIE FOR - JUST TO SAY

Hey Everyone

How are you all today?

If you don't already know we are half-way through January's Die-ing For a Challenge where the theme this month is "Anything Goes" - easy peasy eh!

You have the chance to bag yourself a whooping £25 voucher to spend in the fabulous Dies to Die For store but as always, you have to be in it to win it so dig out your dies, Big Shots, Grand Caliburs and Cuttlebugs and start crafting.

Now there are a few little rule to observe which are:

RULES

* All entries must have at least one Dies to Die For product on

* You can combine our challenge with NO MORE THAN 3 OTHER CHALLENGES

* You must link back to the Dies to Die For blog

* NO back linking - new projects / cards only please

* Only two entries per person please

* Entries which fail to observe the above will be removed and will not be eligible for the prize

So, what are you waiting for?  Get your entries in over at Die-ing For a Challenge.

Today, I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the new Little Darlings Rubber Stamps called "Thank You".

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Little Darlings - Saturated Canary - Thank You

Papers:  First Edition - Blank Canvas

Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner Die

Butterfly Die:  Cheery Lynn - Mini Dimensional Butterflies

Leaf Die:  Cheery Lynn - Flourish Leaf Strip

Flowers:  Prima - Gillian - Coffee

Ribbon:  Pink and Orange Stripe

Charm:  Small Butterfly 1

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Dress, Tights, Shoes and Ribbon:  YR01 YR00 YR000 / R02 R01 R00 / E42 E41 E40

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

And that's it.  I hope you will be able to come and join in the fun with us.

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

Toodle Pip

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

TOTALLY GORJUSS - ANYTHING GOES + RIBBON

Well Hello Everyone

I hope you are all well.  Before I forget if you are interested in joining the Totally Gorjuss Design Team then make sure you have sent an e-mail with all your details to:

totallygorjuss@gmail.com

as the closing date is 7 January 2013.

It's Saturday again already - wow doesn't time just seem to fly by - and that means that it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss.  This week the challenge is "Anything Goes + Ribbon" and our sponsor this week is J & C Creations.

As always, if you need a little inspiration the lovely girlies over at Totally Gorjuss have made some fab creations so make sure you check them out.

Here is the card I have made:

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Belle - by Krista Smith

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost & Found - Blush

Corner Die:  Whimsy - Corner Die Set

Lace & Button:  The Hobby House

Tulle, Twine & Ribbon:  My Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23 E53

T-Shirt:  R85 R83 R81

Trousers:  T6 T5 T4 T3

Trainers:  E44 E43 E42 E41 / T3 T2 T1

Mobile Phone & Handbag:  R29 R24 R22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

A final picture to show you the inside where I have mirrored the front of the card:

And there you have it.

Right - time for me to start getting everything ready for my first day back at work on Monday :o(  What a culture shock that will be after having the last two weeks off!

Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for dropping by to see me.

Toodles

TOTALLY GORJUSS - NEW!

Hey Everyone

Did you all have a nice Christmas and get everything you wished for?

I hope so - we went to my Sister's this year as it's the first Christmas they have had off for 10 years (they are both in the medical profession), so it was really nice and just to put the icing on the cake we managed to get a few minutes on Skype with my Nephew who is serving out in Afghanistan. Got to say it brought a lump to my throat when his little 18 month old daughter was telling him how much she missed him and was blowing him kisses and telling him she loved him - awww!

I'm going to be cleaning out my craft room this weekend - gulp - as I have so much stuff I either can't find anything or forgot where I put it - so wish me luck! ;o)

Well it's Saturday again - already - so that means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week the challenge is "New" and our generous sponsor is Lili of the Valley.

New can mean pretty much anything - a new house or a new baby or just anything new you have that you have used on your card.  So, to be in with a chance to win £10 to spend in the Lili of the Valley on line shop get your creations made and posted over at Totally Gorjuss and don't forget to check out what the lovely DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:

I just love these Saturated Canary designs and this digi stamp is NEW along with the Cheery Lynn Doily Die, the Prima Flowers and the Doohickey Die.

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Pack Light - by Krista Smith

Papers:  My Minds Eye Lost and Found 2 - Blush from Dies to Die For

Doily Die:  Cheery Lynn - Nautical Wheeler Doily from Dies to Die For

Flowers:  Prima Serenade and Encore (oh my how gorgeous these are!)

Die Cut Leaves:  Doohickey - Clover With Flowers

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Fishtail Flags Stax from Dies to Die For

Lace, Ribbon, Charm and Button:  From my Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Top:  B00 BG000 BG0000

Trousers:  R85 R83 R81

Handbag:  B00 BG000 BG0000 / R85 R83 R81

Suitcases:  E31 E30 E0000 / E37 E35 E34

Camera:  C6 C4 C2 / E37 E34

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I added some Stardust Stickles to the Flowers for a bit of bling

One final 'arty' shot of the inside:

And that's it.  There's just one more thing to do ....

I WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY, PEACEFUL, HEALTHY 

AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

Thank you all for all your support and comments throughout 2012 - you are all just the best!

Toodle pip

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 143 - Sketch

Hey Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well and are enjoying the Olympics.

I'm so sorry I am late with my Totally Gorjuss post this week; I came back from holiday on Thursday and brought back a nasty viral infection with me which completely knocked me for six.

As you know I was due to attend a Copic Certification class on Saturday, which I had been looking forward too for months, but was too ill to attend that too - so I'm feeling a little sorry for myself at the moment :o(

But on the positive side, I'm now six pounds lighter, (not a great way to lose weight though I have to say), and I have spent lots of time watching the Olympics.  I got to say it brings a tear to my eye when you see the athletes receiving their medals and they play their national anthem as they have worked so hard for it.

Right enough with my waffle.

It's the beginning of the month - wow August already - and that can only mean one thing over at Totally Gorjuss which is a sketch and here it is:

Our generous sponsor for the challenge is the wonderful Joanna Sheen and don't forget you can play around a little with the sketch by flipping it, mirror it etc.  As always the Gorjusettes have made some awesome creations so don't forget to go and have a look over at the Totally Gorjuss site.

Here is the card I have made:

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary Love Letters by Krista Smith

Papers:  My Minds Eye Love Me
Scallop Border Die:  Die-Namics Jumbo Scallop Die from Dies to Die For
Sentiment:  Papertrey Ink Fillable Frames
Heart Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been colours with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30
Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23
Top:  R39 R29 R27 R24
Trousers:  N4 N3 N2 N1
Eyes:  B23 B21

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink
All the papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

A final picture of the inside of the card:

And there you have it.

Thank you all for your lovely comments - enjoy the rest of the weekend and have a great week.

Toodle pip.

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 140 - Christmas in July

Howdy Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well.

I'm sending a big "HELLO" to my new followers - thank you I am so very flattered.

This week's challenge over at Totally Gorjuss this week is 'Christmas in July' and our lovely sponsor is Crafter's Companion.  So as usual, to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend at the Crafter's Companion store, we want to see all your lovely Christmas creations - easy huh!

Don't forget to pop on over and see what the lovely DT ladies have created to whet you appetite over at Totally Gorjuss.

So without further ado, here is the card I have made:

This is the first Christmas Card I have made this year - I so need to crack on and get some more made, I always leave it to the last minute and my close friends and family are so not impressed if I send then a shop bought card - ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary "Noel" by Krista Smith

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost & Found - Merry & Bright from Dies to Die For

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Corner Die:  Cheery Lynn Lace Corner Deco A from Dies to Die For

Holly Punch / Pearls:  The Hobby House

Sentiment Stamp:  Papertrey Ink

Ribbon:  From My Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 R20 R30

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Jacket / Skirt / Scarf:  R89 R39 R37 R35 / E31 E30 E50

Leg Warmers / Hat / Gloves:  N7 N 6 N5 N4 N3 / R89 R39 R37 R35

Spats:  C0 C00

Songbook:  E41 E41 E40

The image has been outlined with Antique Linen Distress Ink using my favourite masking technique (is it getting boring for you yet ;o) )

The papers have been outline with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have used 'Diamond' Stickles on the flowers

One final picture of the inside as always:

And there you have it.

Thank you for all your lovely comments - they are always treasured and very much appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Toodle pip

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 139 - Sketch

Hello Everyone

Once again, my second post of the day - please scroll down for my earlier one.

Well, it's the first Saturday of the month which can only mean one thing for us at Totally Gorjuss - it means this week's challenge is a sketch - whoop whoop!  For those of you who drop by regularly you will know that I just sooooo lurve working with sketches, it just takes all the hard work out of thinking about the layout.

Our lovely generous sponsor this week is Joanna Sheen, so to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in her shop let's see all your wonderful creations that follow the sketch.  Don't forget you can mirror it and flip it etc, so what are you waiting for .....  Oh yes, it would be nice for you to see the actual sketch wouldn't it!  Well here it is:

Easy peasy lemon squeezy eh?

Here is the card that I have made:

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary Honey by Krista Smith

Papers:  My Minds Eye "Love Me" from Dies to Die For

Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft Cardstock from Dies to Die For

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30

Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Top:  E42 E41 E40

Skirt:  R24 R22 R21

Tights:  R24 R22 R21 / E42 E41 E40

Boots:  T8 T7 T6 T5 T4 T3 / R24 R22 R21

Rabbit:  E34 E31 E30

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have used my current favourite masking technique and gone around the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

All the papers have been outlined with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And there you have it.  As always make sure you check out what the lovely DT girlies have made for you over at the Totally Gorjuss site.

I hope you all have a great weekend whatever you may be doing.

Thank you for all your lovely comments.

Take care and be safe.

Toodle pip