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

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

A LITTLE BIT SHABBY HALLOWEEN STYLE!

Well Hello Everyone

O-M-G!  It's October already!  I'm just amazed how quick this year seems to be flying by.

What do you think to my new blog header?  Thought it was perfect for October.

Now, a quick apology - I'm away at the moment and realised that I should be picking the winners of my Mega Blog Candy - DOH!  The good news is I'm back for a few hours on Friday, 4 October for a few hours before going off again, so I'll pick the winners then - sorry 

This is the first of two posts today so I do hope Mr Blogger behaves himself and gets them out on time.

It's challenge time over at A Little Bit Crafty and the theme for this month is "A Little Bit Shabby".  We have a couple of sponsors for this month's challenge and they are:

 

and

 £7.50 Voucher I just lurve Octopode images - they are just so different but I really like that.
Here is the card I have made:

What do ya think?  Shabby?
Did you ever do something on a card that you wish you hadn't?  Well I've done it on this card - I've seen so many beautiful cards made with some gorgeous Frantage around the edges so I thought I would give it a go - not very good at it am I!  Lots and lots of practise required there that is for sure!
The recipe for the card is:
Digi Stamp:  The Octopode Factory - Bat Boy Digi Papers:  Whimsy - Halloween Grunge by Michele R Designs Edge Die:  Tim Holtz - On the Edge - Plaque & Postage Clock Die:  Tim Holtz - Alterations - Weathered Clock Frantage:  Stampendous - Aged Black Embossing Enamel Film Strip:  Tim Holtz - Film Strip Ribbon Corner Die:  Die-namics - Photo Corners
I have coloured the image with Copics:
Skin:  E00 E000 E0000 Hair:  C9 C8 C6 C4 C2 Clothes:  C9 C8 C6 C4 C2 / YR18 YR16 YR12 Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00
I have outlined the image with my Copic Airbrush using T3 The papers and everything else has been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
And that's it.
Look out for card number two a little bit later today.
Thanks for dropping by and it would be lovely if you would leave me a comment so I can read them when I get back.
Toodles

THE HOBBY HOUSE - ANYTHING GOES

Well Hello to You All

Long time no see as they say.

It's good to be back, but my hand is still not fully functional - I'm still struggling to colour as my finger still goes into spasm, but not as bad as it has been in the past :o) and hopefully I will be back to normal towards the back-end of next week so keep your fingers crossed for me.

I am thrilled to announce that I have been one of the very lucky ladies chosen to be on The Hobby House Design Team and today is challenge day for the brand new Hobby House Challenge Blog.  The lucky winner will get a massive £25 of Hobby House vouchers to spend in their shop - yum yum.

So, to get you started this month's challenge is "Anything Goes" - easy peasy huh - and what's more o this occasion you don't have to use The Hobby House items to be in with a chance to win and you must check out what the very talented DT ladies have made for you HERE.

Here is the card I have made:

I love these Kenny K pre-coloured die-cut toppers which means no colouring for me and no pain in my hand - yay!

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Papers:  Basic Grey - Dawson Kit

Pre-Coloured Die-Cut Topper:  The Hobby House - Kenny K - Totally Awesome
Alphabet Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - Typeset (Jill might still have this is stock so give her a call)

I have outlined the papers and image with Stormy Sky Distress Ink

And that's it as they say.  I hope you will be able to join in the fun with us over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Bildmilarna - Skates

Hello Everyone

I hope you all had a lovely weekend.

Today I would like to share with you another beautiful stamp from Bildmilarna called Skates.  I so love the expression on their faces - they look as though they are having just the best time ever.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmilarna - Skates

Papers:  Bilmilarna - Frosty Christmas Collection - Blue Christmas

Image Die and Border:  Spellbinders - Nestabilities - Labels 1 and Scalloped Labels 1

Snowflake Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - On the Edge - Snow Flurries

Flowers:  Marianne - Chinese Rose

Banner:  Die-Namics - Fishtail Flags - STAX

Charm:  Bildmilarna - Gift Metal Charm

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

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  YR24 YR21 Y21 YR20

Dress:  B91 B41 B0000 / N0 (shading)

Scarf and Skates:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000 / R24 R22 R21 /

N0 (shading) / C6 C4 C2 (skate blades)

Bear:  E55 E53 E51 E50 / R30 (cheeks and ear) / N0 (shading)

Stars:  YR24 YR23 YR21

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink

All the papers and die cuts have been edged with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

I have used Glamour Dust on the stars, her wings and the flowers

Here is one more picture where you will be able to see that I have followed the layout through to the inside of the card.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  I hope you all have a lovely week.

Take care

Toodles

Dies to Die For - Heidi

Hey Everyone

I hope you all have had a great weekend and are having a good week.

Today I would like to share with you another beautiful Wee Stamp and this one is called Heidi - gorgeous isn't she.

Here is the full card:

Mmm - do you think I've overdone it with the snowflakes?  I am so out of my comfort zone with having bits going outside the edges of the card (I must have OCD that is for sure), but I have always admired all the talented ladies who do this and do it so well.

Anways, the recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Heidi

Papers:  My Minds Eye - All is Bright

Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft

Large Side Snowflake Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - On The Edge - Snow Flurries (this is showing out of stock at the moment but drop Tracy an e-mail and I'm sure she'll get it for you)

Small Snowflakes Die:  Cheery Lynn - Snowflakes

Sentiment Die:  Die-Namics - Fishtail Flags

Ribbon, Button & Bells:  The Hobby House

Mesh & Button Twine:  The Ribbon Girl

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers as follows:

Skin: E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E59 E37 E35 E34 E31

Hair Ribbons:  R39 R29 R27 R24

Dress:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000

Jacket & Boots:  E43 E42 E41 E40

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

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

I have given a good old Glamour Dust treatment to all the snowflakes and the jacket, handwarmer and pom poms

I thought I would try and show you a close up of that fabulous Cheery Lynn Snowflakes die:

The picture really doesn't do it justice, you get absolutely oodles of snowflakes on this die - it's just brilliant.

Well that's it from me for now.  I hope you all have a fantastic week.

Take care and be safe.

Ta ta for now