Cute Card Thursday Challenge 58 "Mirror Mirror"

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog we have a theme of "Mirror Mirror", we want you to use something shiny on your card/project. For my card I have used a Magnolia stamp from the new Chasing Butterflies Collection and she has been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Peeled Paint/Tea Dye (Umbrella)
Broken China & Peeled Paint blended (Coat)
Peeled Paint (Wellies)

The papers are all WRMK "Tiffanys" and I have used some Core-dinations cardstock, which I have sanded the edges of for layering. For the shiny part of this weeks theme I have used some metallic origami papers that I picked up at HobbyCraft earlier this week, and I have run them through the cuttlebug using an embossing folder. To finish off the card I have added flowers by Prima & Craft Fairy, attached with spacers and Doodlebug sugar coated brads. I also added some leaves done with a Woodware punch, some Anita's teal ribbon, and some bling from my stash and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards inked with chalk ink. Finally I have added some Glossy Accents to the rain and the puddle Tilda is standing in.

As you can see I decorated the inside with the leftover scraps...waste not want not, as they say...LOL

We have two guest designers this week, Marcea and Sam. We also have a fab prize for one lucky winner. A Stampin Up set called Botanical Blooms. Jenny from Made on the Farm has kindly donated it and she has also made a card to show you, using the set.

If you would like to see the other DT's work, the GD's and Jenny's just pop over to the blog. Can you find it all here.

Today my new washing machine arrives...finally peace will return to the house, instead of a jet plane taking off and landing in my kitchen on a daily basis....LOL

I have been busy playing with my new Copics, and tomorrow I will add a card that I have coloured with them.

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #48

Here is my card using this weeks sketch over on Sketch Saturday. For my main image I have used a Gorjuss Girl from set 2 sat on a sofa by Alota Rubberstamps. Both have been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Work Lipstick (Dress)
Peeled Paint/Walnut Stain (Tights)
Peeled Paint & Faded Jeans blended together (Sofa)
Antique Linen (Throw on back of Sofa)

The papers are by WRMK "Tiffany's" and I have layered them with Core-dinations cardstock which I have sanded lightly. I used my Martha Stewart punch to make the edge, I have finished off the card with bling from my stash, Prima flowers & also Craft Fairy flowers attached with spacers and Doodlebug sugar coated brads, Anita's sating ribbon in teal, and a sentiment my Craftwork Cards which I have used chalk ink on.

I have used up all my scraps on the inside of the card....
Thanks to the Sketch Saturday DT for the sketch and their inspiration.

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 49 by Mumur of France

Here is a card I made yesterday using this weeks sketch over on Friday Sketchers. I have actually used the sketch in mirror image. I have chosen a Tilda from the Shabby Chic collection and coloured her with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Dusty Concord/Peeled Paint (Flowers in Hair)
Dusty Concord (Jacket & Shoes)
Peeled Paint (Trousers & Socks)

The papers are by Crafty Individuals book 1 that I got while I was at Ally Pally earlier this month, and I have also used some flowers that I got there, some are by Prima, others were from Craft Fairy, and the suede ones were from a kit that I got from Cleos Undomesticated Scrapping. I have attached them with spacers and Doodlebug sugar coated brads. I have added loads of buttons that came from my button mountain....I really do have that many...LOL Finally the thread was also from my ribbon.thread box and the sentiment is by Craftwork Cards.

I have also decorated the inside with some of the leftover scraps...
Thanks Mumur for the sketch and the DT for their inspiration. The team over on Friday Sketchers have said goodbye to Kristine of Norway this week.....so they are looking for a new DT member....not sure if I am brave enough to apply......will have to have a think....I woule worry that my sketches wouldn't be good enough.

We took David's 15 year old Astra for it's MOT today...and for the second year in a row it passed without needing any work....and without cautionary notices....YAY!

Just Magnolia Week 2 "Pink & Green"

It's week two over on the Just Magnolia Challenge Blog and the theme is "Pink & Green". For my card I have used a cute Tilda from the Pink Collection in 2008. She has been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Worn Lipstick (Blush)
Tea Dye (Hair)
Peeled Paint (Dress)
Tattered Rose & Worn Lipstick blended (Tights & Rose)
Shabby Shutters (Stem of Rose)

The papers are all Basic Grey "Porcelain" and I have layered them with Core-dinations cardstock that has been sanded around the edges. I have also used some gorgeous green velvet ribbon from my stash, some blossoms that I got at Ally Pally attached with a spacer and Doodlebug sugar coated brad, and a heart pin. The petals are made with a Woodware punch that I got from Ally Pally. Finally I had added a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

I have also decorated the inside with left over scraps of the Basic Grey papers and have also added some more of the flowers to the inside too.

It is lovely to have a Magnolia dedicated challenge blog again, as I was disappointed when the Magnolia one went on to incorporate Stampavie stamps......as I much prefer Magnolia's....but then that is just my personal preference.

Have been having a relaxing day so far...doing off chores and now I am watching the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix.....Go Button!

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Dawny's Sketch #13

This week over on Papertake Weekly Challenge Blog is another fab sketch by Dawny. For my card I have used another of my new Gorjuss Girls set 2 stamps coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Worn Lipstick (Blush)
Black Soot (Hair)
Work Lipstick (Dress)
Spiced Marmalade/Worn Lipstick (Tights)

The papers are WRMK "Tiffanys" and I have layered them with Core-dinations cardstock. I have also used some Prima swirl bling, and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards inks and layered onto an oval punched with my new Stampin' Up punch. The flower has been created with a WoodWare flower maker punch with Craftwork Cards shimmer paper, and the leaves are also a Woodware punch.

The inside has also been decorated with scraps leftover and a die-cut journalling block from a pad I got at Ally Pally (I got the papers etc all at the same time) from Capture the Magic.
Thanks Dawn for a lovely simple...yet stunning sketch....and to the rest of the DT for their wonderful cards.

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge #48 "Sketch by Caryn"

This week over on the A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge Blog there is a lovely sketch provided by Caryn. For my card I have used one of the new Gorjuss Girl from set 2 that dropped through my letter box yesterday morning. I have coloured her with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Black Soot (Hair)
Dusty Concord/Black Soot (Clothing)
Black Soot (Bear)
I have used Core-dinations cardstock which I have sanded the edges of and used my Nestabilities to mae a scalloped matt for her, and I have also used some papers from a pad I got at Ally Pally, and some shimmer paper from Craftwork Cards. I have also used some Maya Road Crochet flowers, Prima Swirl bling, and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

The inside has also been decorated with leftover scraps...
Thanks to Caryn and the DT at ASFOS for the fab sketch and inspiration.....

I also have an announcement, but will make a separate post later today.

The Sugar Bowl - Challenge 9 "Men!"

This week over on The Sugar Bowl the challenge is to make a Mans card. Now I don't know about you, but 90% of my cards are for females....so I always struggle with male cards. Anyway for this card I have used Cowboy Luca and he has been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Tea Dye (Hair)
Faded Jeans/Peeled Paint (blended) (Shirt)
Walnut Stain (Boots)
Vintage Photo (Chaps)
Antique Linen (Hat, Trousers & Neck Scarf)
Black Soot (Guns)

The papers are all MME, and I have added a sentiment by Craftwork Cards, string to make a lasso, and a Sheriff badge cut with a QK die in my Cuttlebug.

I have also decorated the inside with scraps left over...
There is a mystery prize this week....wonder what Sugar Nellie goodies will be in there....hmmmm yummy sugar...LOL

Just Magnolia Week 1 "A Sketch for You"

This week is the first challenge over on the Just Magnolia Challenge Blog. For my card I have dug out a cute Tilda from last years Shabby Chic Collection and coloured her with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Vintage Photo (Hair)
Fired Brick/Faded Jeans/Peeled Paint (All Clothing)
The papers are Octobers Afternoon "Detours" and I have added some ribbon from my stash and some Prima bling to the centre of the flowers....all finished off with a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

As always now, I have decorated the inside...
If you haven't found the Just Magnolia Blog.....check it out http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/
The DT is full of fab card designers from all over the crafting world....and their work is gorgeous. They also have one truly amazing prize this week......it is HUGE.

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 57 "Getting Edgy"

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday the theme is "Getting Edgy". We want you to sand, tear or sew the edges on your card. For my card I have sanded the edges of all the papers and cardstock. The main image of my card is one of the Gorjuss Girls from set 1 by Sugar Nellie available from http://www.funkykits.co.uk/. I have coloured her with Distress Inks using the following colours....
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Black Soot (Hair)
Dusty Concord (Dress)
Peeled Paint/Dusty Concord (Tights)
The papers are all by Basic Grey "Wisteria" and I have also used Core-dinations cardstock. I have embellished the card with Prima Blossoms and other flowers that I got from the show at Ally Pally last weekend held in place with a Doodlebug sugar coated brad and a spacer. The leaves have been created with a punch by Woodware, and finally I have finished off with a sentiment by Craftwork Cards and some purple bling.

Here is a peek of the inside which I have decorated with the leftover scraps.

Please come over to the Cute Card Thursday Blog and join in the fun, it's such a pleasure for me to be a part of this team amoung such a talented group of crafters.

Friday Sketchers #48 by Kristine of Norway

his week over on Friday Sketchers there is a fab sketch by Kristine of Norway. For my card I have used a Tilda for the Magnolia Spring Club Kit, and coloured her with Distress Inks using the following colours...

Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Tea Dye (Basket & Boots)
Mustard Seed/Peeled Paint (Flowers)
Faded Jeans & Peeled Paint- blended (Underdress)
Fired Brick & Worn Lipstick - blended (Apron)

The papers I used are all Imaginisce "Twitterpated" and Core-dinations cardstock and I used my Nestabilities to created the scallop for the image. The ribbon was on a box of chocolates I got for my Birthday , the flowers are Prima attached with spacers and Doodlebug sugar coated brads, and finally I added a sentiment from Craftwork Cards.

Below is a picture of the inside which I have decorated with scraps...

Thanks Kristine for such a lovely sketch and to the DT for the inspiration.

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 56 "Floral Fantasy"

Here is my card for this weeks challenge over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog, where the theme is "Floral Fantasy". For my card I have used two of the hAnglar & stAnglar Spring Club Kit stamps, and I masked the girl so that when I stamped the boy they were much closer together. The images have been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Weathered Wood (Wings)
Fired Brick/Spiced Marmalade/Faded Jeans (Girls Clothing)
Peeled Paint/Fired Brick/Faded Jeans (Boys Clothing)
The papers I have used are all October Afternoon "Detours", and I also used some American Craft ribbon and my Stampin' Up tab punch with a sentiment from Scrappycat. I really love this bright colour combo....so bright and cheery.

Below is a picture of the inside which I have decorated with the leftover scraps.
So of you love flowers (and who doesn't) come on over to the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog and join in the fun....there is a FABBY prize that one lucky participant will win.

First Ever Club Anya Blog Hopping Bash!!!

So the time is here....Blog Hop away. For my Anya project I have made a gift bag. The base of this is done by using a small paper bag, which has been trimmed down. I saw one of these on the hAnglar & stAnglar blog and just had to make one...or two....ok loads.

I want to enter this project into the "Smokin' Hot" category....I believe this fit the bill....I made the black flower by using a technique of burning fabric......these flowers look so effective (as you can see from the close-up if you scroll down). I even had my first go at beading by adding the little pearls to the centre of the flower to add dimension I thread three at a time. I also changed one of the Miss Anya stamps by cutting out the three shopping bags she was carrying a put a heart pin in her hand instead.

I have written a tutorial and will post it on Friday, so if you are interested make sure you come back then.

Here is the close-up I mentioned earlier in this post.....click on it to make it even larger.

So now I am off to Blog Hop around all the other 59 Anya & Ian addicts playing along tonight....not sure how long I will keep at it as it is the early hours of the morning here....and they are all in a different Time Zone.

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge - "Recipe 1,2,3"

This week over on the Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge Blog we have a recipe for you to follow.... your ATC should include 1 ribbon, 2 flowers and 3 buttons. For my card I have used a cute image by http://www.dreams2stamp.de/. I have coloured my image with Distress Inks and added Stickles "Waterfall" to the ribbon part of the stamped image. For the flowers I have used some PaperMania flower buttons, and the super mini buttons were from a pack by Craftime....I think.



I adore this stamp....so much so that I was desperate to use it this week...but the bird box was on the other side of the image and hung down too far.....so I masked it off while stamping and attached it on 3D foam to the opposite side where there was more space.



Go grab a cuppa and head on over to the Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge Blog and see if we cannot inspire you to join us...

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #46

Here is my card using this weeks sketch over on the Sketch Saturday Challenge Blog, which I have rotated 90 degrees to the right. For my main image I have used one of the hAnglar & stAnglar Spring Club Kit, coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Mustard Seed (Wings & Socks)
Spiced Marmalade (Clothing)
Tea Dye/Peeled Paint (Branch)
The papers are all October Afternoon "Weather Vane" and I have used Stampin' Up Choc Chip cardstock for layering. I have kept this card very simple and only added some bling and a die-cut sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Here is a picture of the inside which I have decorated with leftover scraps.

Go and check out the Blog...if you haven't already....the DT cards are awesome.....as always.

The Sugar Bowl - Challenge 8 "Tiets Sketch #2"

Over on The Sugar Bowl this week there is another fab sketch by Tiets. I love that the sketch is based on an A5 card.....I rarely make anything other than square cards. For mine I have used one of the Gorjuss Girls from collection 1.....I cannot wait to receive set 2....not long now.
To colour the main image I have used Distress Inks using the following colours....
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Tea Dye (Hair)
Peeled Paintm (Hat & Coat)
Dried Marigold (Dress)
Peeled Paint/Dried Marigold (Socks)
Tea Dye (Foxy)
The papers are by October Afternoon "Weather Vane" and I have also used some Stampin' Up Choc Chip cardstock for layering. The flowers are by Prima and I have attached them using Doodlebug sugar coated brads and spacers, I have also added a heart pin, some suede ribbon, bling and some leaves punches with a Woodware punch.

The inside has also been decorated with the leftover scraps...


Why not pop over...the DT have made some wonderful creations.....and there is a fabby prize too...

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 47

Here is a card I made last night using the sketch over on Friday Sketchers. For my main image I have used two of the new hAnglar & stAnglar Spring Club Kit, and they have been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Fired Brick (Baseball Hat)
Faded Jeans/Peeled Paint (Her Clothes & Hair Ties)
Faded Jeans/Tea Dye (His Clothes)

The papers are all October Afternoon "Night Light" & "HomeTown" and I have added some swirls cut with my QK Revolution die, some Prima blossoms attached with a Doodlebug sugar coated brad and spacer...all finished off with some red bling and a sentiment by Stampin' Up.

Here is a picture of the inside which is also decorated with the scraps left over.

It seems like everyone loved the flower I showed you yesterday (as learnt from Venessa Matthews), so I will write up a Tutorial and get it posted over the Bank Holiday weekend.....I will also try to add some pics of each stage....

Two for One...Again!

I have done a little challenge combining for this card. I have taken Dawny's fab sketch over on Papertake Weekly and combined it with A Spoon Full of Sugars challenge to include an age on your card. For my card I have used one of my new hAnglar & stAnglar stamps and the image has been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose/Worn Lipstick (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Peeled Paint (Shirt)
Faded Jeans (Jeans)
Vintage Photo/Fired Brick (Sweater Vest)
Vintage Photo (Shoes)
Tea Dye/Fired Brick/Black Soot (Wagon)
The papers are all October Afternoon "Night Light" anf I have also used some Creative Imaginations bling brads, and Sassafrass Lass letters. The sentiment is a die-cut by Craftwork Cards.

I have also decorated the inside as you can see from the picture below....

Go on, pop over to the two blogs and take part, Dawny's sketch is fab, as is the theme on ASFOS.

Today is Good Friday and David now has a long weekend off from work....which we all need after the long hours he has worked this week. Georgia is also at a friends house for a sleepover, so David and I are going to go out for dinner...ALONE...can't remember the last time we managed that.