For Dad

Well Hello Everyone

How are you all today?  I hope you have all had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend.

It's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and what a great theme we have for you this week which is "For Dad" - makes sense being it Father's Day an all on Sunday.

Heather's Hobby Haven is our very generous sponsor for this week's challenge, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on line store then as always, get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and check out the little beauties our super creative DT ladies have made for your inspiration.

Here is the full card:

Now I did say "simple" didn't I and they don't come much simpler then this ;o)  but ain't he just the cutest.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  My Favourite Things - I'm Raptor Round Your Finger

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Raptor Suit:  G28 YG67 YG63 / E43 E42 E41 E40

Hearts:  R39 R29 R27 R22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And it's as simple as that.

Thank you for dropping by and I hope you have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

HELLO BOYS

Hello Everyone

Me again!

Thank you again for all your best wishes - I really am touched.

It's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week's theme is "Hello Boys" seeing as it's Father's Day on Sunday so we want to see all your lovely creations for a man or boy.

We have two very generous sponsors for the challenge which are Whiff of Joy and J & C Creations.  So if you want to be in with a chance to win get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always make sure you check out what the very talented DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card that I have made:

This is one of my all time favourite images from the Lili of the Valley girls and I just love it.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Big Present

Digital Papers:  The Shabby Shoppe - Parker Collection

Star Die:  Die-namics - Stacking Stars

I have used Copics to colour the image as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E47 E44 E43 E41

Top:  C2 C1 C0

Shorts:  B97 B95 B93 B91

Shoes:  N5 N4 N3 N2 / B97 B95 (laces) / C1 C0

Present:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / B95 B93 B91 (string) / C1 C0 (tag)

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

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

Thank you so much for dropping by.

Have an amazing week.

Toodle Pip

TOTALLY GORJUSS - CHALLENGE 187 - HEY BABY

Hi Everyone

Have you missed me?  ;o)  I'm back at last - whoo hoo!

My finger seems to have healed well and is not currently going into spasm or causing me any pain and there are no more injections on the horizon so I have been given a clean bill of health - yay - which also means no operation any time soon - awesome!

Before I get on with the post I would just like to say "Thank You So Much" to all you truly wonderful people out there who have sent me all good wishes - I am very touched - you are all amazing.

I would like to say a big "HELLO" to my new follower - Emz - thank you for choosing to come and take a peak at my little world - I am very flattered.

So it's Saturday, which means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss where our theme this week is "Hey Baby.

Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Crafter's Companion so if you want to be in with a chance to win a £10 voucher to spend in their on line store - then what are you waiting for?  Get yourselves over to the Totally Gorjuss challenge blog and get your entries in.  If you are stuck for inspiration, check out what the wonderful DT girlies have made to whet you appetite.

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

Ain't he just so sweet!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Angel Cody

Papers:  Maja - Vintage Spring Basics

Roses Dies:  Die-namics - Large Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses

Daisy Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - Branch and Flower 2

Swirl & Foliage Die:  Magnolia Doohickey - Leaf and Swirl

Sentiment Die:  La La Land - Stitched Tabs

I have coloured the image with mainly Copics and a Flexmarker and Promarker:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E25 E34 E31

Clothes:  Cloud Blue (Flexmarker) Powder Blue (Promarker) B91

Stars:  Y19 Y15 Y11

Cloud:  C3 C2 C1 C0

Ladybird:  R39 R22

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

All the papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

Thanks you all again for your wonderful comments - it's so good to be back.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and thank you for popping by.

Toodle pip

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.

CARD KIT CANDY WINNER

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well. I am sooooo missing crafting particularly as there is a load of new stash on my desk just shouting at me :o(

A quick update on the finger (ha ha - it sounds hilarious doesn't it!) - it has stopped locking into place which is great as there is not so much pain, and hopefully just one more injection and I'll be good to get back - yay!  Before I forget - thank you all for your lovely get well wishes - mwah!

Right enough with the waffle - the winner of the Card Kit Candy is .....

That's you Craft Kiwi Mama!  Congratulations!  Could you please e-mail me your address.

Thank you again ladies for all your wonderful comments - I hope to be back real soon.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Ta ta for now.

CARD KIT CANDY

Well Hello Everyone

How are you all?  I'm sorry I haven't posted for a while - I have a problem with my right hand at the moment which is preventing me from crafting :o( but I'm hopeful to be back soon :o)

The lovely Jill from The Hobby House has kindly given me one of their new card making kits to give away  which was featured on Create and Craft - thank you Jill for your generosity.

Gorgeous isn't it!

So, if you want to be in with a chance to get your hands on this beautiful kit there are just a couple of rules to observe which are:

You need to be, or become a follower - but please only follow me if you like my work and not just for the candy.

Please put a picture of this candy in your side-bar with a link back to my blog.

The candy is NOT open to candy only blogs - I will remove them.

The candy is open to people worldwide, although I am not liable to pay for any import / custom duties.

And it's as simple as that.

The candy will close at midnight on Saturday, 25 May 2013.

Good luck everyone - and don't forget to leave me a comment.

CELEBRATION CANDY WINNER

Hello Everyone

Oh my goodness - I forgot to post the winner of the Celebration Candy!  So without further ado the lucky winner is .....

That's you - Sue Bearhouse - CONGRATULATIONS!  Can you please e-mail me with your address so I can get ya pressies in the post.

Thank you to everyone who entered.

Have a great week.

Toodle Pip