Mazie

So sorry my card is late today, I've been running around trying to catch up after being poorly & going back to work is exhausting lol!! 

Anyhoos I'm here today to share a very special creation with you. Its my DT creation for 'Cardz 4 Galz' where our theme for the next fortnight is....

ORIENTAL

well I don't have much oriental stuff, pandas I have....but I wanted to do something different. So after much thought I asked Katie (Harvey's Momma) if she could draw me something & this is what she drew...I absolutely love it!!

Thanks Baby Bear xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Creations- ATG

Creative Moments- ATG

Lil Red Wagon- girls just wanna have fun

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Mazie' by Katie Anne

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castel in pink

Skin- fair skin blend

Hair- ice grey shades

Kimono & hair band- true blue shades

Bow- cold grey VI & cold grey IV

Parasol- dark red shades & ice grey blend

Flowers- burnt orange blend & true blue shades

Pattern on kimono done using white Uniball pen by Signo

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- Gorjuss Girls by Santoro

'blue' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

My stash- ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'oriental' creations the DT have made xx

Pumpkins Galore

 Good morning & welcome to the start of a new challenge over at 'Cardz 4 Galz' where for the next fortnight our theme is ...

AUTUMNAL

here in the middle of the UK its starting to feel a bit Autumnal, its defiantly gone colder this last week! I've had to have the heating on lol!!

Anyhoos, here's my make 

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Gals Corner- fall

Paper Funday- autumn

Make My Monday- autumn/fall

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Scene It Around' by Clearly Besotted

Images- 'Fall Fun' by Clearly Besotted

Everblend Markers by Arteza in pink

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Distress Oxide Inks by Tim Holtz in red

Hippo- CG08 cool grey 08, warm grey V & cold grey IV

Pumpkins- YR04 cheddar orange, sanguine, terracotta, BR63 churro brown & van dyck brown

Trunks- BR47 pastel orange & van dyck brown

Leaves- burnt carmine, light cadmium red, cadmium orange, dark chrome yellow & light chrome yellow

Grass- YG48 creamy green & permanent green

Path- WG08 warm grey 08, burnt umber & van dyck brown

Shadow- dark sepia, cold grey V & cold grey III

Embossing- fossilized amber, scattered straw & candied apple

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'tangerine' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose

Sizzix Bigshot

'hummingbird' embossing folder by Apple Blossom

images stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'autumnal' creations the DT have made.

Thanks A Bunch!

Its the 1st of August....where on earth has this year gone??? Madness. If this keeps up, Harvey is going to be starting school in a few weeks lol!!

Anyhoos, I'm here to share my latest 'Happy Little Stampers Watercolour' DT creation with you.

 I just love House Mouse designs stamps & these Gruffies are absolutely adorable!!

As always our theme this month is

ATG

as long as you watercolour!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafts Galore Encore- ATG

World Wide Open Design Team- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Thanks A Bunch' Gruffies by House Mouse Designs

Aqua Markers by Spectrum Noir

Gruffy- charcoal, slate & desert

Leaves & stems- moss & bud green

Grass- bud green

Lilac- magenta & heather

Sky- aquamarine

Papers & Embellishments

'white' watercolour card by Crafters Companion

'purple' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'cross stitched rectangles' by M&C Boutique

All stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

My stash- sentiment

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, have a great day & I will be back tomorrow xx

Under The Sea

 Good morning, I hope you are well. I'm here today to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' DT creation with you. For the next fortnight our theme is....

NO DESIGNER PAPERS

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Colour Crazy- ATG

Daring Card Makers- splish splash

Moving Along With The Times- cool it down

Lil Red Wagon- stay cool

Unicorn Challenge- summertime

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Horizon Lines - Under The Sea' stamp set by 'Sweet November Stamps

Images- 'Goldie' stamp set by Sweet November Stamps

Everblend Markers by Arteza in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Panpastels in red

Goldie

Skin- Br28 ivory, cinnamon & medium flesh

Eye- bistre

Hair- P27 parisian purple, RP31 grape purple, P23 deep iris purple, dark indigo mauve, purple violet & violet

Tail- Y02 star yellow, R14 grapefruit orange, scarlet red, dark cadmium orange & dark chrome yellow

Fish

Top fish- YR04 cheddar orange, R21 ruby red, scarlet red & deep scarlet red

Eyes- delft blue & light ultramarine

Bottom fish- RP15 dahlia pink, RP31 grape purple, magenta & fuchsia

Eye- deep cobalt green & permanent green

Sidewalls

Sand- BR34 light clay brown, walnut brown, BR66 eggnog, walnut brown & bistre

Grasses- G06 celery green, earth green yellowish, YG04 apple green, permanent green, YG05 pea green, leaf green, YG17 grape green, earth green yellowish, YG46 sencha green & chromium green opaque

Plants- YR33 pumpkin orange, light cadmium red, RP06 cerise pink, middle purple pink, Y02 star yellow & dark chrome yellow

Stones- WG06 warm grey 6 & dark sepia

Sand- BR66 eggnog, burnt umber, walnut brown & bistre, BR52 hazelnut brown & BR43 spiced cider

Seawater- turquoise tint & turquoise

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'midnight blue' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Glues & Tools

'Collall' all purpose glue

white Uni-ball pen

'DL/slimline white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT ladies have made using 'no designer papers' I will be back on the 29th so until the stay safe xx

Tulips

Ok so its time for a new challenge over on the 'Sheepski' Facebook page. Where for the next month our theme as always is ATG, but with the added twist of...

FAVOURITE SEASON

ok so this one was really difficult for me as I love to see the weather changing all year round & the leaves, plants, flowers & animals all doing their thing at different times of the year! But I do love Spring, it means new life both fauna, birds & animals. So after much thought & decided on Spring! Favourite season could also mean, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Halloween it depends on how you look at the theme!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Tulip Border' by Sheepski

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Stems & leaves- hookers green, permanent green & grass green

Petals- magenta, light red violet, dark chrome yellow & light chrome yellow

Sky- mermaid lagoon

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'midnight blue' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

My stash- sentiment

stamped using mermaid lagoon

'deckled edge C6 white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please make sure you have a look at our Facebook challenge.

I will be back on the 23rd, until then stay safe xx

Getting Inky!

 Its that time of the month were I share my latest 'Cardz 4 Galz' creation with you. For the next fortnight our theme is.....

GET INKY

I decided to go super inky with my make & not only ink a stencil,

 but I used inks to paint my image!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Little Red Wagon- fruits

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Strawberries' by Craft Sensations

Distress Inks by Tim Holtz in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Strawberries- fire brick, barn door & festive berries

Leaves & stems- pine needles, mowed lawn & twisted citron

Sky- salty ocean

Stencil- picked raspberry & worn lipstick 

Papers & Embellishments

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

'white' stamping card by Lynda Chapman

'black' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree

'red' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'SWEET' die cut by Diamond Press

Stencil- pre-loved Facebook

image stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine ink

'5" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the 'inky' creations the DT have made.

I will be back tomorrow, with another DT creation. Until then, take care xx

Happy Mother's Day

 I'm here to share my latest 'Cardz For Galz' Here in the UK we celebrated Mothers day back in March, but I never got to post the card I made for Harvey to give to his Mom.

When Harvey was born & would cry for his bottle, he would make the cutest little Piggy noises. So got called Piggy/Piggle, thats why there's a Piggy on the card xx So I'm using the fact that its Mothers Day over in America real soon as a chance to share my make with you. So for the next fortnight our theme will be...

MOTHERS DAY

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Unicorn Challenge- include an animal

Send A Smile 4 Kids- mothers

Creative Knockouts- add a sentiment

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Scene it Flowers' by Clearly Besotted

Images- 'Perfect Pigs' by Clearly Besotted

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell

Piggy- cinnamon & medium flesh

Tulip petals- blue violet, purple violet & violet

Tulip leaves & stems- hookers green & grass green

Daffodil petals- dark cadmium orange, dark chrome yellow & cadmium yellow

Daffodil leaves & stems- permanent green & grass green

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'blue' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sentiment computer generated using 'Angelina' font

'DL/slimline white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, a very Happy Mothers Day to all my 

America friends xx

I will be back tomorrow, so until then take care xx

Snowpeople!

 Hi, I hope you are all doing ok!

I'm here to share my latest 'My Time To Craft Christmas' so for the next fortnight the theme is....

SNOWPEOPLE

so get those super cute snowpeople stamps out & join in with us!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Aud Sentiments- ATG with a sentiment

Christmas 24- snowpeople

Merry Little Christmas- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'scene it around II' & 'scene it around additions' by Clearly Besotted

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Prism Ink Pad by Hunkydory in pink

Versafine Clair Pigment Ink by Tsukineko in green

Trees- deep cobalt green, hookers green & grass green, 

Trunk-walnut brown & brown burnt sienna

Snow- light phthalo blue & light cobalt turquoise

Glow- light yellow glaze

Scarf- deep red, pale geranium & dark cadmium orange

Buildings- payne's grey

Scarf- blue violet & violet

Moon- canary yellow & jersey cream

Sky- midnight black, french navy & nautical blue

Sentiment & stencil- warm breeze

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'snowflake' border punch by EK Express

My stash- stencil & sentiment

Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 15th, 

until then take care xx

Monkey Fun!!

 Good morning fellow crafters, I hope you are well! I'm here today to share my latest 'Cardz 4 Galz' creation with you. Our theme for the next fortnight is....

SLIMLINE

these sized cards are all the rage at the minute & I will admit I do like them!!

I was asked by one of Nige's friends to make a card for his wifey, a just because.. So I had no brief , no idea what he wanted, other than it was to be a fun quirky make for no reason in particular! So this is what I made & thankfully he loved it & so did she!!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Unicorn Challenge- include an animal

Dragonfly Dreams- feature a creature

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- ATG

The Dream Factory- Zootopia

Moving Along With The Times- animals

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images & sentiment- 'Monkey' by C.C.Designs

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castel in black

Prism Ink Pad by Hunkydory in pink

Left Monkey- cinnamon, medium flesh, burnt umber & burnt sienna

Middle Monkey- cinnamon, medium flesh & brown ochre

Balloon- blue violet, purple violet & violet

Right Monkey- cinnamon, medium flesh & dark sepia

Branch- walnut brown & burnt sienna

Leaves- hookers green & leaf green

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'purple' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'unbe-leaf-able' stencil by Heffy Doodle

All stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

stencilling done using 'spring meadow & apple green' 

'DL slimline white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow, so until then take care xx

Hello Friend

My final post for today, please scroll down & see my previous 2 creations xx

Its time for a new challenge over at 'Incy Wincy' we are sponsored by the fabulous 'Sheepski' So make sure you pop on over here & see what fab prize you could win!!

Our theme for the next fortnight is.......

BORDERS 

or

BRIGHT COLOURS

I decided to use one of my favourite girlie images, along with a new border stamp.  I hope you like it!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- ATG

Sweet Stampin'- special woman

Crafty Friends- ladies/girls

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Winter Warmer' by Sheepski

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink

Promarkers in green

Skin- fair skin blend

Hair- ice grey shades & ice grey blend

Eyes- blue turquoise blend

Jumper, lips & nails- antique pink blend

Snood- vintage blue blend

Ring- light yellow blend

Sky & stencil- warm breeze

Border- french navy

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'blue' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'Hello Friend' Sentiments Too by Spellbinders

'stitched rectangles' thinlits by Sizzix

'stitched squares' by X-Cut

'fade away' stencil by Creative Expressions

'6" white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made here!

I will be back on the 8th with another DT make, stay safe xx

Father Christmas

 Wow, no posts for a few days then 3 all in one day! This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see my first & pop back later to see my third xx

I'm back to share my 'Happy Little Stampers' Christmas DT creation with you. Our theme for the next month is.....

ANYTHING GOES

(with the added option of)

UNDER THE TREE

I have had this super Santa stamp for a while & thought I'd ink him up!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Dare 2B Artzy- bright colours

Dragonfly Dreams- feature a creature

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG

Fezziwigs Festive Frolics- Santa

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Father Christmas' by Ryman Briggs

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in red

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in green

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Skin- blush & cinnamon

Beard- dark sepia & cold grey III

Suit- black cherry, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon

Belt- ice grey 5, black, gold & burnt ochre

Gloves & boots- ice grey 5 & black

Dog- muted brown blend

Cat- champagne, bistre & caramel

Ground- cobalt green & light cobalt turquoise

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' by Versafine

Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' by Memento

Sentiment from the 'Frosty Friends' set by Clearly Besotted

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fab creations the DT have made, to help inspire you!

I will be back later with my 3rd creation of the day, so until stay safe xx