Anything But Square...

Morning!

 

Hope everyone had a fabby weekend?  We had fantastic weather here, I even put sun cream on it was that hot!!  Not that we went anywhere, just chilled at home whilst the kids spent the weekend in the paddling pool (or swimming pool as they call it lol!).  Sometimes you just need weekends of nothingness don't you, bliss!

 

Onto my card and today I'm coming at you from Cupcake  :o)  This weeks (fortnight!) challenge is...

 

Anything But Square

 

...and if you check out my uber talented teamies creations you'll see a selection of projects in all shapes and sizes, a feast for your eyes!  For me, well, I wasn't that creative I'm afraid!  5x7 it is then!!...

 

 

 

A side view...

 

 

 

This week (fortnight!) we're sponsored by

 

 

My Crafty Heart who have very kindly offered a £10 gift voucher to our winner  :o))  And, as you may have gathered by now, this weeks (fortnight!) challenge will last for 2 Weeks so you have plenty of time to play along  :o))

 

See you soon lovelies,

Much love,

Cazza

x

 

Challenges I'm entering my card in:

Digistamp Boutique July Challenge

CAS(E) This Sketch #34 - Fab Sketch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Card Ingredients:

Stamps / Images - Digistamp Boutique 'Baby Henry', Elzybells 'Its a Boy'

Card / DP's - Doodlebug Snips & Snails 'Monkey Business', Papermill Direct White Linen card

Embellishments - Button from Woodware, Twine from The Ribbon Girl, Glamour Dust

Dies / Punches - Nesties Large Rectangles

Colour Mediums -

   Copics:

      Skin - E11, 00, 000, R20, 00

      Blues - B23, 12, 21

      Greys - C5, 3, 1

   Derwent Coloursoft pencils blended with Sansodor:

      Medium Flesh, Blue, Electric Blue

 

Pollycraft Challenge # 104 ~ Paulas Sketch!

Are you bored of me yet, lol!

Here I am with my final post today (3 of 3!) with my Pollycraft DT card.  The challenge this week is a Sketch and I must say it's a cracking sketch too!  Here it is...

The card I made is for friends of mine who've had just the best news!  Here it is...

A close up of Pollycrafts Little Stars Sent from Above...

Inside of card...

And a side view...

Cute huh!  I love these Little Stars!!  The prize up for grabs this week is 10 Digi's from the Pollycraft Shop - fabaroony or what!!  :o))  See you there!!

I'm feeling a bit excited / nervous today, well very nervous actually!  My netball team made it through to the finals of the Summer League ~ whoop whoop, go Dakotas!!  The final is tonight but obviously it's holiday time so some of the squad are away which means.....I'm playing aggghhhhh!!  I wasn't going to play, I've had the green light from the physio so that's all good but I wanted the summer to practise and build my strength back up ready for the winter league in September.  We had a full team ready to go, but then one of the girls turned her ankle whilst out on Friday night so it's either play with 6 (when you need 7!) or I play.  I know I'm gonna love it, I had 20 minutes on court last week and thoroughly enjoyed it.....but this is the finals ~ talk about pressure!!  I'm not really match fit yet, my shooting and passing doesn't feel as strong as before but I guess it'll be the best way to get back to it, in at the deep end or what, lol!  Well I am the captain so you gotta step up haven't you.....wish me luck!!

Ok, I think you've probably all heard enough from me today so I'll leave you to enjoy the glorious weather and see you all soon!

Much love,

Challenges I'm entering my card in:

Truly Scrumptious ~ Challenge 62 ~ Buttons and Bows

CES Challenges ~ Challenge 47 ~ Feeling the Blues

Card Ingredients:

Card / DP's ~ Core d'inations Gemstones 'Sapphire', Pebbles Inc 'My Baby Boy Star', Craft Creations Ltd ~ 'Blue Gingham', Doodlebug 'Up up and away'

Stamps / Images ~ Pollycraft Little Stars 'Sent from Above', Elzybells 'Welcome Little One' and 'Pitter Patter'

Dies / Punches ~ Nesties Standard Circles, George and Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge, Die Namics Clouds #1, Woodware Corner Rounder Punch

Embellishments ~ Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl, Buttons from Papermania

Other ~ Big Shot, Cricut Create, Bow Maker, Weathered Wood Distress Ink, Doodling, Cotton, Glamour Dust

Colour Mediums ~ Copic Markers:  Skin ~ E21, E00, E000, R20, R00;  Clothes ~ BG01, BG000;  Bear ~ E51;  Basket ~ E42, E41, E40;  Star ~ Y11, Y00, Y000.  Derwent Coloursoft Pencils blended with Sansodor ~ Pale Brown, Electric Blue, Deep Cadmium

Pollycraft's 100th Challenge - soooooo many chances to WIN!!

Morning all,

Wahooooooo it's our 100th Challenge over at Pollycraft today and do we have some treats in store for you!!  

Firstly, the challenge this week is Celebrations with an optional theme of Stars and Stripes.  Anyone who enters a project using both these themes can enter twice (add a second link with inklinkz), oh yes two chances of winning!!  And the prize this week is (and you most definitely WILL want to win it!!).....

PLUS a CD containing 100 Pollycraft Digi's, yes that's 100 Pollycraft digi's!!  Wowzerrrrrrrrrsssss!!  Is that cool or what?!  AND (that's not all folks!!) if you leave me a comment on this post you'll also be in with a chance to win the image I've used today which is from the brand spanking new Little Stars Collection, Moon Lullaby!!  And here she is (well I've made her a bubba girl but of course you can make her a bubba boy!)...

Close up of Moon Lullaby, isn't she tooooo cute for words!!...

Inside of card...

And a side view...

So I know that you're itching to get creating and join us this week, the Little Stars Collection is soooo super cute (I love them all!!).  Remember to leave me a comment too, my digi candy is open until 8pm (UK time) next Sunday (10th July).  I'll announce the winner in next week's post.  The rest of my talented Pollycraft teamies are also giving you the chance to win the images they've used this week too, soooooo many chances to win and join in the fun as we Celebrate our 100th challenge, whoop whoooooop!!  :o))  Oh, and we have four new teamies joining us this week too *waving hiya girlies!* so check out all the fabulous gorgeous inspiration, you won't be disappointed!!

Hope to see you over at Pollycraft  :o))
Have a great day all!

Much love,

Challenges I'm entering my card in:

Stamps R Us ~ Challenge 24 ~ 'There was a Little Girl' Theme
Allsorts Challenge Blog ~ Week 110 ~ Free and Easy (Entry #2)

Card Ingredients:

Papers and Card ~ Kraft Card from Papermania, Magnolia Once Upon a Time 'Pink Starlit' and Apples & Cherries '50s Ice Cream'

Stamps and Images ~ Pollycraft Little Stars Collection Moon Lullaby, Elzybells 'Little One' and 'Pitter Patter', LOTV Clear Sentiment Stamps

Dies & Punches ~ Go Kreate Concentric Tags #1

Embellishments ~ Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Twine from The Ribbon Girl, Buttons from Doodlebug, Ribbon from Hobbycraft, Charm from stash

Other ~ Glamour Dust

Colour Mediums ~ Copic Markers:  Skin ~ E21, E00, E000, R20, R00;  Bear ~ E51, E50;  Clothes and Blanket ~ R83, R81, RV00, RV000, RV0000;  Moon & Stars ~ Y11, Y00, Y000;  Other ~ C0, C00, 0.  Derwent Coloursoft Pencils blended with Sansodor ~ Deep Fuchsia, Pink Lavender, Pale Brown, Dove Grey, Lemon Yellow

Pollycraft Sneak Peak!!...

Morning All!

Hope you all had a fabby Saturday, lovely weather wasn't it!  I didn't make it out in the garden in the end.....but I did watch Bond, lol!!  Thanks to everyone who left 'Good Luck' comments on my job search, I'll keep you posted!!

Today we've got my Father-In-Law coming over and we're going out for some dinner, yummy!    I think I've told you before but in his retirement he's bought a lap top, never used a lap top before and was a bus driver by trade so never needed to use one.  Suffice to say there's normally a few hours of IT training going on whenever he comes over, but he is getting it, slowly but surely!!  Should be fun, lol  :o))

As the title suggests, I have a card to share with you from the brand spanking new Little Stars Collection over at Pollycraft, wahoooooo!  This collection will be available to buy tomorrow, but here's one of the gorgeous Little Stars to get your mouth watering, this one is called 'Superstar'...

Close up of Superstar!...

Inside of card...

And a side view...

Isn't he adorable!!  Of course when you buy him he could be a girl, the choice is yours!!  Do head over to my Pollycraft teamies blogs as they'll be previewing the Little Stars Collection too, it's tooooooo cute for words!!  And tomorrow I'll show you another one, aren't I good to you, lol!!  It's our 100th Challenge over at Pollycraft tomorrow too so there's lots of amazing goodies up for grabs that I know you won't want to miss out on!! Has that whetted your appetite, lol!!  :o))


Have a good day all,
Much love,

Challenges I'm entering my card in:

Allsorts Challenge Blog ~ Week 110 ~ Free and Easy

Card Ingredients:

Papers & Card ~ Kraft Card from Papermania, Wild Rose Studio's 'Gorgeous Ginghams' paper stack, Forever Friends 'Hugs and Cuddles' paper stack

Stamps & Images ~ Pollycraft Little Stars Collection 'Superstar', Elzybells 'Pitter Patter' and 'It's a Boy'

Dies & Punches ~ Nesties Standard Circles and Bid Scalloped Circles, Go Kreate Concentric Tags #1

Embellishments ~ Button from Woodware, Ribbon from stash

Other ~ Faux Stitching (I don't own a sewing machine!), Glamour Dust

Colour Mediums ~ Copic Markers:  Skin ~ E21, E00, E000, R20, R00;  Clothes ~ B00, B000, B0000;  Bear ~ E51, E50;  Other ~ C3, C1, C0, C00, 0.  Derwent Coloursoft Pencils blended with Sansodor ~ Iced Blue, Baby Blue, Pale Brown

Sketch Saturday #155 - I'm baaaaaaaaack!!

Morning All!!

And am I glad to see you all today, wahoo!!  The sun is shining down here in Kent and I am in suuuuuuch a brilliant mood!!  Yesterday was Friday the 13th but for me it was a fantastic day  :o)  Hubby and I went and viewed a new car for me on Wednesday.....and we picked it up yesterday yaaaaaay!!  Not that I've had the chance to drive it yet but sitting in the passenger seat being chauffeured knowing it was my car was fab!!  Can't wait to drive it  :o))  Then on the way home we popped into Mum and Dad's to show them the car.....and ended up booking a holiday!!  Nothing major but we're all (including my bro) going to the Isle of Wight for 3 nights next month  :o))  And then in the afternoon I had my hospital appointment where.....I HAD MY CAST OFF WHOOP WHOOOOOOOP!!  Maaaaan that was such a long 7 seven weeks let me tell you!  My arm now feels very weird but I'm getting used to being cast free.  I still can't move my wrist much at all and it's still quite swollen but I have physio in a couple weeks to sort that all out  :o))  It looks horrible and waif like with 3 very sore looking wounds but I slept so well last night without the cast on - on the road to recovery at last yipeeeeee  :o))

So enough of me going on (sorry!) and onto this weeks challenge over at Sketch Saturday - one I've actually been able to join in with wahoooo!!  I made this with the cast still on, it took about 2 days lol but felt sooooo good to make something - I couldn't leave my spangly new craft room you see!!  So, here it is - please ignore any colouring over the lines, as I said I was still in my cast!!...

Close up of Stamposaurus Ellie No. 4 - soooooo cuuuute...

Inside the card...

Side view...

This week we're sponsored by our regular sponsor...

...Simon Says Stamp who are very generously giving the winner a $25.00 gift certificate to spend in their store - woooow!  And here's this week's sketch created by our fabby Leader Jo...

A nice and easy one  :o)  Do head over to Sketch Saturday to see the gorgeous cards my teamies have created for you - hope to see you playing along too...

I hope you're all good and have had good weeks?  I also wanted to say thank you to you all for your support and well wishes over the last 7 weeks, you guys rock!  I hope I haven't bored you all with my moaning about my wrist, lol!!  It's good to be back  :o))

Much love,

Challenges I'm entering my card in:

Simon Says Stamp ~ Look What The Stork Brought!
Pollycraft Challenge ~ Challenge #92 ~ Boyz To Men
Cards For Men ~ Challenge 10 ~ Someone Special
Stamps R Us ~ For The Men In Our Lives

Card Ingredients:

Papers & Card ~ Elzybells Kraft Card, Diamond Bazzill Bling and Craft Creations Ltd Pale Blue Gingham

Stamps & Images ~ Stamposaurus 'Ellie No. 4', Elzybells 'Welcome' and 'Pitter Patter'

Dies & Punches ~ Nesties Standard Circles and Eyelet Circles, Martha Stewart Doily Lace Punch, Cricut George and Basic Shapes Cartridge

Embellishments ~ Ribbon from The Glitter Pot, Pearls from Hobbycraft, Buttons and Flowers from Papermania

Other ~ Cricut Create, Bow Maker, Cotton and Glamour Dust

Colour Mediums ~ Copic Marker;  Skin! ~ C3, C1, C0, C00, B21, R20, R00;  Blanket ~ B21, B91;  Other ~ RV29, R24, YG23, YG11, Y00, BG000, BG0000, 100, 0

Bouncing Bubba!

Evening All,

Well you can tell I'm back at work (boooooooo!) I've had no time at all and I'm struggling to keep my eyes open at the moment, sooooo tired!!  Poor old bird, lol!!  It's always hard first week back after an extended break ay, mind you I did have netball last night and we haven't played for so long so I think it's probably a mixture of work and netball making me tired!!  But I did get Player of the Match so at least it was well worth the effort!!   Friday tomorrow so only one more day to go, wahoo!!

I have managed to squeeze in a cheeky little card this week, sorry the piccies are so bad but there's hardly any light when I leave in the morning and pitch black by the time I get home!  Roll on spring ay...

Close up of Penny Black's Baby Hammock - soooooo cute!!

Inside of card, sentiment from Elzybells...

Side view...

At least I've managed to fit one card in this week, I do miss my free time when I'm working but I guess we all do right?!  Once I get back into the swing of it I'll be able to fit more in I'm sure, lol!!

TTFN...

Challenges I'm entering my card in:
Sketch and Stash ~ Challenge 52 ~ New stash was my charm and LOTV Circle Sentiment
Papertake Weekly ~ Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp ~ New Beginnings

Card Ingredients:
Papers and Card ~ Bazzill Bling Blind Date, Craft Creations Blue Gingham and Craftwork Cards Vintage Rose Essentials
Stamps and Images ~ Penny Black Baby Hammock, LOTV Circle Sentiment, Elzybells Sentiment (inside of card)
Dies and Punches ~ Nestabilities Lacey Circles
Embellishments ~ Ribbon is by Urban Dekko, Charm from Bunny Zoes, Buttons by Woodware and Pins from The Card Studio
Colour Mediums ~ Copic Markers
Other ~ Bow Maker, Cotton and Glamour Dust

Another Baby Boy Card, aaaawwwwwww!

Hi all,

It's Saturday, wahoooooooooooo!! Which can mean only one thing - there's another FAB sketch to follow over on Sketch Saturday, wahoooooooooooo!! This week we are sponsored by the fantastic Simon Says Stamp, a $25.00 gift voucher is up for grabs and believe me, you will NOT have a problem spending it, lol!! So here's my card (week #2 as a DT Member, whoop whoop!). This one I've made for our bestest friends (and sort of cousins - long story, lol!) who had another baby boy at the beginning of August. We went over to see them last Saturday, aaawwwwww lots of new baby cuddles! Welcome to world Ethan Paul Murphy, MWAH!



Close up Elzybells Baby Teddy, coloured with my Copics and Derwent Coloursoft pencils...



Inside of card, sentiment is also by Elzybells...



Side view of card. You can't really see it (thanks to my rubbish photography skills!) but I sticky fixed the image and the star, then sticky fixed the Baby Teddy again, just to add a little dimension...

The papers I've used are Craftwork Cards - Vintage Rose Essentials (loads of fab new Craftwork Cards papers out at the mo!) which I've layered onto Bazzill Bling card. All the stamps I've used are Elzybells, the Grosgrain Ribbon is by Celebrate at Hobbycraft, the Buttons are all from Papermania, the charm was from my stash (sorry can't remember where!) and I've used my Nesties (stars), Martha Stewart Scallop Dot Border Punch and added Glamour Dust for extra bling!

I absolutely love Elzybells stamps and I'm so, so gutted that the amazingly talented Elizabeth has closed it down :o( I think there are still some bargains to be had though so do pop over and try and get yourself some.

I'll be back at some point over the coming week with another Baby Boy card for you, 3 baby boys all born within about 2 weeks of each other!! I'm desperately missing doing something pink, lol!! So until then, join in the fun at Sketch Saturday...

Lots of love

xxx

Baby Boy, aaawwwww xxx

Hi All,

Hope you're all good and have had a good day today? Mine was a bit frustrating and a bit stressful so what better way to de-stress than to make a card! So this is what I've done tonight. It's for my cousin and her Husband who had an ickle baby boy recently. Welcome to the world Will Watkins :o) xxx




Close up of Magnolias Sitting Teddy coloured with my Copics and Derwent Coloursoft Pencils...



Inside of card, sentiment stamp is by Elzybells...

Side view of my card. I've sticky fixed the button, nestie and sentiment then sticky fixed the Sitting Teddy up one more layer again.

The backing papers I've used are Craftwork Cards Vintage Rose Essentials, Craft Creations Ltd Blue Gingham and Pebbles Inc My Baby Boy Star all layered onto Bazzill Bling Handsome card. The sentiment stamp is by Stampendous, the buttons (outside and inside of the card) are by Papermania, the organza spot ribbon was from my stash and the spot ribbon on the inside of the card was American Crafts. I've used my nesties and added Glamour Dust for some extra bling!

I'm going to enter this card in three challenges!

Papertake Weekly - Just the One
Just Magnolia Challenge Blog - Week 71, Anything Goes
Magnolia Down Under - Challenge #62, Feathers, Fur or Fins

See you all soon peeps,

TTFN

xxx

New Baby Boy, aaawwwwww!

08/05/2010 - I've re-posted this card as the pictures weren't displaying :o(

Originally posted on 03/05/2010

Hi all,

Onto card number 2! This one I've made for my Cousin Graham and his wife Adrianne who had their first child, Ethan, on Tuesday. A very special delivery indeed and a much wanted and loved baby boy. Congratulations Big G and Adrianne!!

Close up of Elzybells Baby Teddy, coloured with Copic Ciao markers...

Side view of card...

Inside of card. The sentiment stamp and dummy are also by Elzybells...

The backing papers are by Little Yellow Bicycle, Baby Safari Boy Stripe and Boy Small Dot, both layered onto Core d'inations Blue Lightening card. The Gingham ribbon is from American Crafts, the buttons are from Papermania, the baby feet charm was from Bunny Zoes (I think?!), the funky foam is from Hobbycraft and I used my Sizzix Smart Guy dies to die cut Ethan's name, the Tiny Toes stamp is by Stampendous, the pins and gems are from my stash and I've used my nesties and Glamour Dust for added bling!

That's it from me tonight. I might try and squeeze in another card tomorrow, well it seems rude not to as we have an extra bonus day to the weekend, lol!

See you again soon, take care guys :o)

xxx

Baby Anna!

Evening everyone!

I hope you're all good and enjoying the weather we've had over the last couple of days. Fingers crossed the sunshine and warmer days are here to stay! At long last ay, lol!

Onto my card and this one I've made for friends of ours who've had a little baby girl named Anna. Cute and pink, my favourite kind of card, lol! What do you think?

Close up of Elzybells Baby Teddy coloured with my copic ciao markers...

Side view of card...

Inside of card...

The flowered backing paper is by SandyLion and the gingham is from the Wild Rose Studio's Candy Floss paper stack. The ribbon and buttons are Papermania, the jewells are Doodlebug, the New Baby sentiment is from Craftwork Cards and the Baby Teddy, Dummy and sentiment on the inside of the card are all from Elzybells. The charm is from Bunny Zoe's (I think!), the glittered funky foam is from Hobbycraft and I've used my Sizzix Smart Guy dies to die cut Anna's name. I've also used my nesties and glamour dust.

Cute don't you think? I'm happy with it :o)

I'm off now to watch Harry Potter, love those films!

See you all again very soon,

TTFN

xxx