MANLY!

Hi Everyone

How are you all?  I hope you have all had a good week.

This is my first week back after the Christmas break - sheesh, doesn't feel like we've had a holiday

It's Saturday already which means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this week is "Manly".

Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Crafter's Companion, 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 Totally Gorjuss.

Here is the card I have made:

             

And here's another shot of the front so you can see the sentiment stamp a bit better:

ANOTHER CAS card I hear you all cry!  Well, as some of you may remember, I had an operation on my hand a few weeks ago and I've found that making CAS cards and not spending lots of time colouring is actually helping my hand heal quicker so you will just have to bear with me for a few more weeks until my hand is hopefully back to normal  

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Diamond-Shape Die:  Clearly Besotted - Geometric Style

Sentiment Stamp:  Clearly Besotted - It's Your Birthday

The papers are just some tiny scraps that I had left over which were just perfect for the job and that is it as they say.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you all have a great weekend.

Toodles

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

Oh Christmas Tree

Hiya Everyone

Long time no see!  How are you all?  Good I hope.

It's Saturday so it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this week is "3 Patterned Papers".  Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Heather's Hobbie Haven so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on-line store then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always, check our what my wonderful teamies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:

The recipe for the card is:

Digital Papers:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes (GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!)

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - James - Christmas Tree

Post Office Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grunge Christmas Postmarks

Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grungy Messages

Trees and Stars:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes

Pearls:  The Hobby House - Ruby Mix (these are on offer at just 75p at the moment - grab them while you can!)

I have coloured the image with Copics:

James the Bear:  E55 E53 E51 E50 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Tree:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93 / YR24 YR23 Y21 / E27 E25 E23

Hat:  TV69 RV66 V06/ C1 C0 C00

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

I have used a bit of normal bandage behind the image

I have outlined the image with B01 with my Copic Airbrush

The papers have been outlined with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

I have one more image of the inside of the card which is waiting for it's verse so you can get another quick look at those gorgeous papers:

And that's it.

It's good to be back and hopefully I will be able to catch up with a lot of you over the weekend.

Ta ta for now.

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

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS COLOURS

Hi Everyone

Happy Saturday - I hope you all have had a good week.

Crikey it's nearly October already - where has this year gone too

Well seeing as it's Saturday it means that it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme this week is "Traditional Christmas Colours".  This gave me the opportunity to make another Christmas card although I still have around 40 + to do

We have two sponsors for this week's challenge who are Bunny Zoes and Whoopsi Daisy.  So if you want to be in with a chance to win then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is the card I have made:

I've used lots of green and gold for a change which is definitely new for me on Christmas cards as I am normally a red kind of girl

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Maja - It's Christmas Time (stunning paper pad)

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Mimosa - Falling Snow

Roses:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Daisy:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy

Leaves:  Die-namics - Royal Leaves

Sentiment:  Whimsy - Mini Holiday Postage Stamps
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Postage Die
Green Ribbon:  The Hobby House - Sage and Moss Green
Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House - Jewel Aurora

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

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  TT BR101 BR104 Copic Y26 / BR134
Clothes:  R39 R37 R27 R24 R22 / E43 E42 E41 E40 / C1 C0
Boots:  R39 R37 R24 R24 R22 / C1 C0
Holly:  TG67 TG63 YG61 / R39 R24 R22
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

I have outlined the image using my Copic Airbrush and BG93
The papers and everything else have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

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

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

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.

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.