Sketch n Stash Challenge DT Card #74 - Vicky's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

Its that time again for a Sketch n Stash challenge & its our very talented Vicky's turn for a sketch so Vicky has come up with this fantastic sketch...

Thanks Vicky for a fabbie sketch sweetie :D

For this challenge we are sponsored by 

They are offering a brilliant prize of $15 to spend in their online store...how fab is that!!!

Also our lovely super talented GDT Michelle has now become our fully fledged SnS teamie....Woohoo!!

Right best get on with my card, here's my take on the sketch & hope you like it...

Recipe

Image - Sugar Nellie 'Cherry Pip'

Sentiment - Kanban 'Fairy Cakes' stamp set

Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2, Purple & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,Wg0.5,Wg1,Wg3,Wg5,Wg7,Wg9,0,91,92,9883,146,73

Tools - Joy Crafts! flower die

Embellies - Purple ribbon & brads (stash)

Challenges

Dream Vallery #19 - Anything goes

Crafty Catz #107 - Anything goes

Birthday Sundaes #34 - Birthday card with birthday sentiment on front of card

Let's Ink It Up #17 - Favourite Technique (Ribbon ruffles)

Come back tomorrow as i have some exciting news to share with you.....oooo i can hear those cogs ticking...but i'm sorry not going to share today so i am going to leave you guessing!

Please stop by my SnS teamies to spread some love :D

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

What a little cutie!!

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

Hope you have all had a very relaxing day!!

We've been at my parents today so the boys can go and see their mates & have some fun...by having a massive water fight, they was absolutely soaked wet through but they wasn't bothered as long as they had 

fun :D

Anyhoo I'm not going to waffle on tonight as its getting a bit late & i want to do some blog hopping so i will get on with my card so i can get around to visiting your blogs!

Tonight's card is made using a Sugar Nellie's stamp called 'Cute & Cuddly' and it is very cute & cuddly but on my card i didn't stick to the traditional colours of the cute little animals, i decided to be a bit different...here's the card so you can see for yourself...

Recipe

Image - Sugar Nellie's 'Cute & Cuddly'

Sentiment - Dovecraft clear stamps 'Sent with Love'

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card Blank

Papers & card - Dovecraft Back to basics 2, White & lime green card (Stash)

Inks - Promarkers lilac, lavender, grass, lime zest, leaf green

Embellishments - Ribbon Girl purple seam binding, Pearls (stash)

Challenge

Card Cupids Blog - Birthday cards

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #121 - Photo Inspiration

Joyful Stamper: Inspire me fridays #17 - Linky party

Stampin' for the Weekend #13 - Paws for thought

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Sunshine & Smiles

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

Its been absolutely gorgeous & sunny here all day...my boys have loved it as that's means they can mess about in hubby's Mum & Dads garden..causing havoc...just typical boys i suppose :D

Jaykub has been chasing Manny the rabbit round the garden and then he goes to see the new rabbit called Peppa and gets mad because he cant get to her...she is adorable, well they both are :D

My kids now want a rabbit...without them knowing (while they are at school), i might just go price up how much it will cost for a hutch & run and get them a wee rabbit :o)

Well one more animal wont hurt...we have a bearded dragon called Flash, staffie called Busta, gerbil called Bill, some Koi and a couple of marines fish so no one more wont hurt :o)

Right tonight's card is a very summery & sweet card using Sugar Nellies Manga stamp called 'Honey Bee'...i think she is really sweet & pretty and you can get your hands on this stamp from the fabulous shop called Funky Kits

Here's the card...

Recipe

Stamps - Sugar Nellie Manga 'Honey Bee', Nitwit freebie flower stamp (used to stamp the background)

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics, Yellow & white card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, gold, tulip yellow, canary, buttercup, primrose, cocoa, burnt sienna, terracotta, black, cool grey 1,4&5. Stampin up more mustard ink pad

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain ovals, EK Success diamond scalloped border punch

Embellies - Stampin up ribbon, Pearls (stash), Handwritten sentiment

Challenges

The Sugarbowl Challenge #62 - Marlene's sketch

Amber's Crafts and Stuff Challenge #15 - Summer Time

Inspire me Fridays #12 

Wags 'n' Whiskers Challenge #57 - Summertime

Bearly-Mine Challenge #13 - Summer is here!

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Here comes the sun!!

Delightful Challenges - Fun in the sun!

Crafter's Companion #13 - Here comes Summer

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Hello & Adorable Little Grace

Hello me lovelies

Did you miss me...bet you didn't even realise i had gone missing did you??? :o(

I haven't had no net since last week except 5 minutes on Sunday night...but it soon went off, its getting really annoying but no-one knows why i loose connection & i tried to connect my router....mmmmm...yeah & everyone says they are easy to set up...i don't think soooo!!!

Anyhoo its behaving itself for now, Thank god!!

Ive noticed Ive lost a follower..I'm really sorry you have stopped following me but please pop back at any time, your always welcome!!

Right best get on with tonight's card while the net's behaving itself...tonight i have made a card using Sugar Nellies adorable little Grace which you can buy from Funky Kits...she is sooo sweet and i done a W.O.W card but with a hint of colour,

here is the little sweetie

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie's Adorable Grace
• Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & card - White card (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, lavender, lilac, tan, satin, pastel blue
• Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain squares, Cuttlebug stylized flowers embossing folder, Stampin up eyelet border punch
  Embellies - White & purple flowers (stash)

Challenges

1. Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #62 - No Backing papers
2. Divas by design Challenge - Florals
3. Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything goes
4. Craft your passion Challenge #61 - Anything goes

Right best pop off and get a start on commenting before i go to bed :D

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!



Simply Sassy 'My Friend Kitty'

Hello me lovelies

I bet your glad it's weekend aren't you??....i know for sure i am, i still have to get up early but at least i don't have to rush around getting the boys ready for school....well getting Jaykub ready but keep reminding the 3 others boys to get ready....by gum they drag their feet on a school morning

but they are up like a shot on a weekend when we go out, washed dressed & even had their breakfast before i can even blink an eye lol

I suppose they are typical boys who like to have lots of fun, causing mischief & enjoy getting dirty :oD

Anyhoo best get on with today's card which is a Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy stamp called 'My Friend Kitty' designed by the ever so talented Krista Smith.....OMG!! her designs are awesome, you go take a look at her Etsy Shop & her blog which is brilliant & great to read :oD

You can get your hands on this gorgeous stamps from Funky Kits....oh and there will be some NEW Simply Sassy's too....Set 7! They are yummy :o)

Right back to the card....i feel a bit unsure about today's card as i feel like i haven't done the gorgeous image any justice....mmmm...i'm really not sure about it at all, i feel like there might be something missing....

what do you think?? Good or Bad...honestly i can take it!!

Ive asked you what you think & i haven't even showed you the card yet....what am i like?? Ok don't answer that one!! :oD

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy 'My Friend Kitty' & Handwritten sentiment (Wish i'd never done)
• Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & Card - Papermania paper pad (unsure of design), Brown card & White stamping card (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, cocoa, burnt sienna, terracotta, pear green, cool grey 1,2,3&4
• Tools - Nesties labels 11, Ek Success scalloped border punch
• Embellies - Ribbon Girl Seam binding, Pearls & flowers (stash)

Challenges

1. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #53 - Anything goes
2. Card Makin Mamas #20 - Recipe 1image, 2 patterned papers & 3 different embellies
3. Stamp Something - Anything goes

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Sugar Nellie DTg Card 'Mirror Mirror'

Hello me lovelies

Hope you are all ok and Hope you all was spoilt rotten on Mother's day!

I got a pair of slippers, chocolates, smellies, a handmade cards and some handmade brooches that my boys bought from the Mother's day fair at school......plus i didn't lift a finger all day as i stuck to my RULES as always but the best bit was i got lots of kisses & cuddles.....ok only 1 each off the older boys but lots off Jaykub :o)

Anyhoo i wanted to share a card with you, made using the last of my new Sugar Nellie DTg Manga stamps as Ive already shown you the other 4 & hope Ive given you a few ideas.......today's stamp is called 'Mirror Mirror', its absolutely gorgeous & fun to use!
You can get your hands on this stamp from the fabbie Funky Kits ;o)

On my card i added stars and it reminds me of young girl in her dressing room, who is getting herself ready to go on stage and i added 'Let your light shine through' LOTV sentiment which i thought was perfect for the card.

Here's the card

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Manga 'Mirror Mirror'
• Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics, White & grey card (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, tan, sandstone, satin, antique pink, cocktail pink, dusky pink, black, cool grey 1,3,4&5, terracotta, cocoa
• Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain square, scalloped & plain circles, Cuttlebug 'You' & Swiss dots embossing folders, Stampin up Star punch
• Embellies - Pink ribbon (stash)

Challenges

Will link up very soon!

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Happy Mother's day & Simply Sassy 'Star Dust' card

Hello me lovelies

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.....to all Mum's out there!!

Here's a couple of RULES for Mother's day.....

MUST

• You must have breakfast in bed & be pampered
• You must have lots of kisses & cuddles (ok maybe not for the older children....1 hug will do and even that's pushing it lol)
• You must put your feet up all day long and let everyone else run around after you
• You must get spoilt rotten as its your day.....wellll its only 1 day out of a year!!
• But most importantly you MUST remember your SPECIAL!!

DON'T

• You DON'T do anything but CRAFT.....well why not, everyone else will be taking care of dinner etc!!!

Have a fabbie day!!

Anyhoo onto today's card which i made using a Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy stamp called 'Star Dust' which is designed by the very talented Krista Smith

You can buy this gorgeous stamp from Funky Kits

Also on this card paper pierced the dress, socks & headband and handmade the flower in the corner.

Here's the card...hope you like it!!

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy 'Star Dust'
• Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & card - Dovecraft Back to basics, Baby blue card (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, cocoa, henna, terracotta, powder blue, denim blue, leaf green, cocktail pink, antique pink
• Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain ovals, EK Success border punch
• Embellies - Handmade flower, Brad, gems & pearls (stash)

Challenges

1. Sketch 'N' Stash #58 - Sketch, New pearls & papers, Neglected sentiment stamp & gems
2. Addicted-to-stamps #1 - Happy Birthday
3. The Crafty Pad#115 - Flowers
4. Incy Wincy Designs - Sparkle & shine (missed the deadline, silly me!!)
5. Ladybug Crafts Ink #21 - Handmade flowers

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Sugar Nellie DTg - A Cherry On Top

Hello me lovelies

Thanks ever so much for the congrats message's.....its means a lot!! *Mmwah*

On my Sugar Nellie DTg card i used a fantastic Manga stamp called 'A Cherry On Top'......my 2 favourite things bought together.....i luuuurrrvvv my stamps & i luuurrvvv my yummy cupcakes lol

You can get this stamp from the fabbie Funky Kits.......go on take a look, you know you want too but don't you come back and tell me off just coz you've spent too much!! lol

This fold of card i saw one of my buddies blogs.....but I'm really sorry i cant remembers whos' blog, if any of you recognise it please can you let me know so i can say 'Thanks' to that lovely person!!

Anyhoo here's my DTg card.....hope this is ok!!

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Manga 'A Cherry on Top', Docrafts Creativity freebie Cupcake stamps
• Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2 papers, Green & white card (stash) 
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, grass, leaf green, pastel green, soft green, poppy, satin, vanilla, cool grey 4,3&2, terracotta, cinnamon
• Embellies - Stamped Cupcakes

Challenge

1. Sarah Hurley Challenge #35 - Go Green
2. Freshly Brewed Challenge #41 - Cook it up
3. The Sisterhood of Crafters - Lets hear it for the boys
4. Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight Challenges - Decoupage (decoupaged image)

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Sugar Nellie DTg 'Honey Bee'

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i haven't been around, again my net has been playing up......aaarrgghh!

I did try to do some commenting but it kept switching off....its driving me nuts now :o(

 

Anyhoo best tell you about my card before my net stops behaving itself......Tonight's card is my DTg for Sugar Nellie and Ive used one off their NEW gorgeous Manga stamps called 'Honey Bee', she is absolutely adorable and couldn't help but do a yellow & black card with lots of spots........and you know what I'm going to say.....don't you??

Yes...you can get your hands on this stamp from the fabbie Funky Kits

 

Here's the card, hope you like her!!

 

 

 

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Manga 'Honey Bee'
• Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics, black & white card (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, ivory, blush, pastel pink, cool grey 5,4,3&1, primrose, yellow, tulip yellow, gold, pastel yellow
• Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circle
• Embellies - Cream pearls & black ribbon (stash)

Challenges

1. CES #29 - Die Cut Crazy
2.  Simon Says Stamp - Mother's day/ Girly
3. I Love Promarkers #58 - Go Dotty
4. Let's Ink It Up #11 - Die cuts/ punches

 

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

 

Simply Sassy 'Windswept'

Hello me lovelies

I'm going to keep the talking short & sweet as Ive only been home an hr or so from my crafty get together and its took me ages to get the net working so going to get on with the card.

Tonight's card is a Monochrome Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy Easel card using a gorgeous stamp called 'Windswept', designed by the very talented Krista Smith and you can buy this from the fabbie shop called Funky kits.........go on you know you want to have a peek ;o)

Here's the card...hope you like it!!

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy 'Windswept', LOTV sentiment
• Papers & card - White & black card (stash)
• Inks - Promakers Cool grey 1,2,3,4&5
• Tools - Cuttlebug Textile embossing folder, Nesties Scalloped & plain oval, Scalloped & plain circle
• Embellies - Black ribbon & pearls (stash)

Challenges

• Ladybug Crafts Ink #20 - Mono
• Cupcake Craft #134 - Monochromatic
• A Spoon Full of Sugar #144 - Ribbon, pearls/Rhinestones & flowers
• Crafts and Me #27 - Anything goes
• Incy Wincy Designs #86 - Embossing

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

 

Simply Sassy 'Fairy Tale'

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

*Waving* Hello and Thank you to all my NEW followers......Im so touched by the fact that you all want to follow & support me.....your my little angels *Mmwah*

We have just found out today my children's school is having an extra 3 days off at Easter due to moving class rooms around after their new build but my 11yr old son called Connor has to go in for those 3 days as he has revision to do for his SAT's........so we don't have a very happy boy.....ooopppss!!

Today i have a made a card using a stunning Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy stamp called 'Fairy Tale'........god i just love these stamps!!

You can buy these from Funky Kits

 These gorgeous stamps are designed by the very talented Krista Smith, go take a look at Krista blog and Etsy shop...this is were you will find lots of her gorgeous work :o)

Here's the card, just hope I've done her justice!

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy 'Fairy Tale'
• Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & card - Black & white card (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, cool grey 3,4&5, cardinal red, crimson, poppy, ruby, terracotta
• Tools - Nesties labels 9, Cuttlebug Swiss dots embossing folder
• Embellies - Pearls & lace (stash)

Challenges

1. Incy Wincy Designs #86 - Embossing
2. Paper Sundaes #61 - Embossing  

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Sugar Nellie DTg - Strawberry Patch

Hello me lovelies

Hope you are all having a fab weekend!!

Yesterday we went to Hollywood bowl to our Nephew's birthday party as its his birthday next week......it was great and the kids had fun....oohhh and the men did too :o)

We also went to my Mum & Dad's too as it was my brothers birthday to give him a card and also Jaykub wanted to show off his new shoes ;o) .......oh and to show how tasty they are, for some reason he likes to give them a little chew :o/

Today I have another Sugar Nellie DTg card for you using another one of those gorgeous NEW Manga stamps...this one is called 'Strawberry Patch'  from Funky Kits, Ive also used some freebie Craftworkcards papers i got from a mag and its also a 'Twisted Easel' card.

Anyhoo here it is...hope you like it!

Background of the image has been chalked but unfortunately you cant hardly see it!!

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Manga 'Strawberry Patch'
• Size - Twisted Easel (Template is on my template tab above)
• Papers & card - Green & red card (stash), Craftworkcards freebie backing papers
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, caramel, tan, satin, ruby, poppy, leaf green, grass, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue, cool grey 2,3&4,
• Tools - Nesties plain square
• Embellies - Pearls (stash & coloured poppy red) & Green ribbon (stash)

Challenges

• I did it Creations #47 - Welcome Spring
• Crafty Purple Frog - Going Green
• Paper Cutz #83 - Any colour, Any theme
• Creative Card Crew - Show us some green

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!