Happy Pothead!

 Ok so from the title, I bet you're thinking drugs lol!! Nah, just what the girlies have always called Harry Potter!!

So for the next fortnight over at 'My Time To Craft' the theme is....

INSPIRED BY HARRY POTTER

I decided to get out one of my older LOTV stamps & have a play with him!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Colour Crazy- ATG

Daring Cardmakers- masculine makes

Watercooler Wednesdays- masculine

Unicorn- 4 a child

Scribbles- card for a child

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'ABRACADABRA' by Lili of the Valley

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Skin- blush, venetian red & cinnamon

Hair- bistre

Hat- sugar plum, black, summer sun & dark cadmium orange

Cloak- plum preserve,  black, summer sun & dark cadmium orange

Wand- sleighbell

T shirt- poppy, magenta & cold grey IV

Shorts- reef blue & prussian blue

Socks- champagne & warm grey IV

Shoes-reef blue, prussian blue, champagne & warm grey IV

Book- raw sienna, indian red, champagne, black & dark sepia

 Bear- grey squirrel, paynes grey, blush & fuchsia

Ground- black & cold grey VI

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

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

'brown' card form the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'strawberry ice' Ice Stickles

'blue lagoon' Nuvo glitter drops by Tonic

'silver crystal' Nuvo glitter drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'extra brick' embossing folder & die by Marianne D

'9 & 3 quarters' railways sign cut on my Scan n Cut

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous makes the DT have made to help inspire you to make a 'Harry Potter' card!

I will be back on the 20th so until then take care & stay safe 

Hugs xxx

Lovely Gnomes

Its only my second time posting for my guest DT stint at A Place To Start.....where this month we have a fabulous tic-tac-toe board for you to look at & choose what you fancy!!

How cool is that board, it took me ages to decide on what to use.

I have used ....

Column #1 image, patterned paper & solid paper

Column #2 die cut

Column #3 stickles

Column #4 pearls & flowers

Column #5 faux stitching

I loved making this card, don't remember buying this stamp, but decided to use it as it is super cute xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting By Design- ATG

Crafty Creations- ATG

Ellibelle's Corner- stamp it!

Classic Design Team- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Lovely Gnomes' by Stamping Bella

Derwent Inktense Pencils in green

Lady Gnome

Skin- mid vermillion

Hair- willow, saddle brown & sun yellow

Ribbons- iris blue & bright blue

Hat- iris blue

Dress- chinese ink

Flower- tangerine, cadmium yellow & fuchsia

Gentleman Gnome

Skin- mid vermillion

Hat- poppy red

Beard- chinese ink, willow & baked earth

Dress- chinese ink

Ground- iron green, hookers green & apple green

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Family Ties' by First Edition

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

'winter sky' from the A4 stack by Lime Tree crafts

'red & green' glitter felt from Hobbycraft

My stash- 6mm & 3mm pearls

'crystal ice' Stickles glitter glue

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall' 3D glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'classic petal' Borderbilities border die by Spellbinder

'flowers & leaves' from the A2 stitched rectangle floral set by Crafty Potential

'pink quartz' metallic fineliner by Spectrum Noir

stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine ink

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous 'tic-tac-toe' creations the DT have made.

I will be back on Friday, so until then take care xx

Jingles the Snowman!

It's Saturday again...lol it's soon gonna be next Christmas never mind this one!!!!

Anyhoos quick post from me today, as I'm taking the girlies to Trentham Gardens to see some Huskies they have there today & next Saturday we will be going back to see Santa's reindeer....yes our girls are 17 & 18 nearly lol!!!

Today's creation is for the challenge over at My Time To Craft, where this week we want to see you...

MAKE A SCENE!

it can be winter, summer, a farm yard etc as long as its a scene your good to go.

I decided to get messy with my glitter & glue lol....loved making it tho, even Nico had glitter on him after I'd finished hehe!!

I have used one of my favourite Digital Delights images....'Jingles & the Tree'

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards- Christmas
Delightful Challenges- winter theme
The Crafter Cafe- Christmas
Creative Moments- winter
Crafty Cardmakers- Christmas

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Jingles & the Tree' by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Jingles- 62

Buttons- warm grey 4- 120 & 119

Hat- warm grey 3, 120, 119, gold, sapphire, 73, red, chartreuse & 48

Boots- warm grey 3, 120, 119, chilli red, 99 & 33

Scarf- sapphire, 73, chilli red, 113, 112 & 99

Sledge- nutmeg, 102 & 101

Tree- burnt sienna, 97, forest green, 62, 60 & 54

Birdie- lipstick red, 33, gold, 17, caramel, 94, champagne & 87

Ski-pole- icicle, 116 & 115

Tim Holtz distress inks

Sky colour distressed using 'broken china' from Natalie & Amy

Hills colour distressed using 'tumbled glass'

 Papers & Embellishments

'Merry Christmas' sentiment from 'Christmas Hug' set by Digital Delights

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy

My stash- mirri card, white card & green card

Tools & Glue

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy

Sizzix Bigshot

'Tree' die cut from the 'Village Decoration' set by Marianne D COL1330

'5" square white card blank' from  Natalie & Amy

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what get 'scene' creations the DT have made to inspire you. Have a great weekend

Hugs xx

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Christmas ATC's

It's the weekend...whoop, whoop....off Christmas shopping with my Mom & Katie soon so gotta make this a quick post!

We are starting a new challenge today over at My Time To Craft, this week we want to see your....

CHRISTMAS ATC's

for those of you who aren't sure what an ATC is if you pop over to the main challenge blog here, there is a link in the post directing you to a page with everything you will need  to know about ATC's.

I thought I'd have a play with some stamps I got with one of those bookazine thingies, I think these were from one by Hot off The Press...but I might be wrong lol!

Things I Used To Create This ATC...

All stamps from magazine

Stamped using 'Jet Black' Stazon

Background has been done using 'Phthalo Blue Shade' Panpastel

Card my scrap box

'Crystal Ice' Ice Stickles

I then decided I need to make another one lol so here you are....

I love colouring this image in!

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Snowman & Pepper' by Hely Cuppleditch

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Snowman- soft aqua, 65, apricot, 22, red & 95

Snow- soft aqua & 65

Scarf- red, yellow, 22, lavender, 78, 80, blossom, 35, 29, lush green, 52 & 50

Hat- warm grey 3, 120, 119, chartreuse, 47 & ruby

Pepper- cool grey 2, 117, caramel, 120, 119, 112 & 95

Hedgie- champagne, 117, 95 & 91

Holly- chartreuse & 47

'Merry Christmas' from the 'Wonder Collection' by Penny Black

My stash- card & red gems

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you are all staying nice & warm.

Have a great weekend

Hugs xx

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LET IT SNOW....Please!

It's the weekend whooopp! Nige is at work today, but off tomorrow. So off to Gentleshaw for the day, really missed them animals as we didn't go last weekend. Need some Saxon (wolfdog) snuggles lol

Anyhoos the reason I'm here today is to show you my creation for My Time To Craft. We are after guest designers so if you fancy joining us for a few months as a GDT then either email me 

shell-swinscoe@virginmedia.com  or enter the challenge & pop GDT after your name....the position will start in the new year. Also we don't have any sponsors, so you get to use your stash. Only thing you need to do is follow the theme & have your creations to me via email/Facebook on time!

The theme this week is....

SNOWMEN/MAN/WOMEN!

lol, ok so long as there is some form of snow person on your creation your good to go!

Nige got me this fabulous Snowy stamp in the sale at the beginning of this year, love it!

He came to life as I was colouring him xxx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Fussy & Fancy- happy holidays
Simply Create Too- snow
As You Like It!- modern for me, simple answer love anything cute & cuddly
A Song in Your Art- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Christmas Sweet stamping- snowpeople

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Snowman' from the 'Tulips Christmas collection by Papermania

Promarker/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Snowman & snow- 68, 65, 33, 17 & 13

Hat- warm grey 4, 120, 110, sunset & 33

Scarf- 117, 113, 33 & 24

Holly- holly, 55 & 27

Mistletoe- 58

Birdies- 110, 87 & 24

All skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & blossom

Top left Girl

Hair- 87 & 13

Hat, scarf & gloves- 27 & 24

Jacket- 61, 52 & 50

Bottom left Boy

Hair- 95 & 89

Hat & scarf- 58 & 47

Jacket- 73 & 71

Top right Boy

Hair- 97

Hat, scarf & glove- 22, 20 & 15

Jacket- 51 & 48

Bottom right Girl

Hair- 120 & 117

Hat, scarf & gloves- 40 & 30

Jacket- 74 & 73

Puppy- 114, 116. 101 & 87

Hat-33 & 24

Panpastels

Sky- phthalo blue & turquoise

Sentiment colour distressed using turquoise

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Merry Magic' by Dovecraft

'Crystal Ice' Stickles

Sentiment from the 'Hello Snowfriends' stamp set by Humphrey's Corner from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- silver mirri card & ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Icicle' border die cut by Marianne D LRO135 

Faux card candi, using the berries from the 'Holly & Berries' die cut by C.C.Designs

'6" square white scalloped edge card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

WOW that was a long list lol. I know most of you don't read it or even look at it, I like doing it as if I like a certain way colours look together then I can always look back & see what I used to make them!

Have a great weekend

hugs xx

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Twice as Nice!

This is my first post for today, please pop back later to see my creation for the 'new release' over at Inky Impressions xx

Before I get to that I need to share my creation for 'Try Stampin' on Tuesday' with you. We have a great sketch for you to follow & a theme. Don't forget the sketch is a must, the theme is optional!

You can find the sketch here....or scroll down to the bottom of my post!

Not 100% sure about this card, even number always scare me...oh well I'm sure it will grow on me lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Animal Friend- it's cold
Crafty Hazelnuts- Christmas
Dies R Us- Christmas

Colouring Mediums

Tim Holtz distress inks

Colour distressing has been done using 'tumbled glass'

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Silent Night' by First Edition

'Crystal Ice' Stickles

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Deer & Snowflake' die cuts from the 'Christmas Village' set by Marianne D COL1330 from Natalie & Amy's 

'Country Landscape' de cut by Memory Box 98239

'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

This weeks sketch...with the optional theme of 'twice as nice'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made with this sketch & great theme!

Hugs xx

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Cute little Icebear!

Morning fellow bloggers, I hope you are all ok. It's absolutely freezing cold here, can't believe how quick the temperature has dropped...brrrr!

I don't think making Christmas cards is helping much lol

Anyhoos the reason I'm here today, is to share with you my creation for the new challenge over at Moving Along With the Times, where this week the challenge theme is....

SPARKLE/& OR SHINE!

I decided to use both on my creation, mirri for the shine & Stickles for the sparkle!

Just love this little cutie. Always wanted to try colouring white onto Kraft. Not sure I'm 100% happy, but it's ok for a first try x

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Sentiments- make it sparkle
Creative Card Crew- Christmas Joy
Our Daily Bread- holidays
Dream Valley- Christmas
The Kraft Journal- critters

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Cute Icebear' by Whiff of Joy

Spectrum Noir pencils & Sansodor

Icebear- 112, 64 & 01

Hat & gloves- 60, 59, 46, 45, 25 & 23

Scarf- 96, 33, 27 & 24

Snow & iceberg-65 & 01

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Christmas' by Dovecraft

'Neenah Desert Storm' Kraft card by Crafters Companion

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Sentiment from the 'Crafters Inspiration' magazine from Crafters Companion

My stash- gold mirri card & Christmas ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Circle' die cut by X-cut 503416

'Incire Flower' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD 024

'4" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'Sparkle & Shine' creations the DT girlies have made to inspire you!

Hugs xx

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Happy Christmas!

Happy Christmas....ok not just yet then, but it will be here before we know. so I'm trying to create as many Christmas cards as I can!

Today's creation for My Time To Craft is no exception, our theme this week is.....

DIE CUTS ONLY!

you can pop a sentiment on there but no images, just die cuts. 

I really enjoyed making this card, putting the snowman together was a challenge but I think he looks ok! Hope so anyhoos!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

That's Crafty Challenges- keep it simple
Crafters Cafe- die cuts
Nutcrafters- something new (snowman die)
Sparkles Christmas- for a child
Tando Creative- as cold as ice!

Colouring Mediums

Promarker/Flexmarker

Snowman & snow- soft aqua & blender

Hat- black

Twiggy arms- walnut

Scarf- lipstick red

Nose- orange

Papers & Embellishments

'Crystal Ice' Stickles

My stash- red & white card

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Happy Christmas' sentiment die cut freebie from Papercraft Essentials

'Snowfun Snowman' die cut by Provocraft

'Country Landscape' die cut by Memory Box 98239

'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'die cuts only' creations the DT have made!

Have a great weekend

hugs xx

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Tulip Umbrella!

Today I am here to show you another of my guest designer creations for Cardmania. 

Where this fortnight our theme is.....

BIRTHDAYS!

we have some great sponsors this time around, so why not pop over & see what fab prizes are up for grabs...

I was so happy when I got to choose a free digi to use from one of the sponsors...Stampart design by Kathryne. I just love her images, so cute & whimsical!

Challenges I Would Like to Enter
Sweet 7 Challenge- birthdays

Suzy Bee's - anything goes
 Girl Who Crafts- anything goes
Crafty Creations- flower power

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Tulip Umbrella' by Stampart Design by Kathryne

Derwent Coloursoft pencils

Umbrella- prussian blue, orange, deep cadmium, mid grey, pale orange, pink lavender, pale lavender & grey lavender

Tulips- deep red & red

Leaves- mid green & green

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'rich damask' by Digital Delights

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- burgundy card, sentiment, ribbon & card candi

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Square' die cut by X-cut 503402

'Scalloped Square' die cut by X-cut 503404

'Ribbon #2' die cut by Marianne D LR0102

'5" square scalloped white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, I am really sorry if I haven't been to visit for a while. With doing extra things with Gentleshaw & looking after my stink butt time seems to be flying by. But I will hopefully be around today or tomorrow!

Hugs xx

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'Reindeer Rides'

This is my first post for today, please pop back later to see my creation for The Stamping Chef! xx

We had some fabulous entries last week over at Inky Impressions. Make sure if you entered, you pop over & check to see if you won or are in our Top3!

This week we have a fab challenge for you...

SHAPED CARDS!

so get out those long neglected shaped cards & join in with us. You don't need an Inky Impressions image to enter, but if you do use one you will get entered in the draw twice for the prize. Which is 4 digi images of the winners choice!!!

I just love making Christmas cards, so I took this opportunity to make another one for my little collection that is slowly building.

I just loved colouring this fab image in, there's so much detail to colour. I think it took me about 3 hours to colour, but I was so relaxed after it was well worth it!

Challenges I Would Like to Enter

Creative Card Crew- Christmas
Retarte- Christmas
Digi Makeover- anything goes
Stamps & Fun- Christmas in Summer
Christmas Card Challenge- embellish it

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Reindeer Rides' by Inky Impressions

Tim Holtz distress inks

Reindeer- gathered twigs, tea dye, antique linen, festive berries & spun sugar

Saddle- fired brick & festive berries

Reins- vintage photo & mustard seed

Bricks- aged mahogany

Reindeer shed- gathered twigs, tea dye, antique linen, festive berries, faded jeans, stormy sky, weathered wood & mustard seed

Sign- barn door, worn lipstick & mustard seed

Posts & fence- fired brick, festive berries & weathered wood

Tree- pine needles, peeled paint, shabby shutters, gathered twigs & tea dye

Snow & snowflakes- tumbled glass

All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Stocking Fillers' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

'Believe in Miracles' from the 'Holiday Notables 2' set by Whimsy Stamps

'Daisy Patchwork' card candi

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- red card

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

'Large Snowflake' punch by Martha Stewart

'6" square elegant edge white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by, make sure you pop over & see what the 'Inkettes' have created this week!

Hugs xx

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'Going To The Chapel!'

This is my last creation for my GD spot over at The Crazy Challenge!

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for having me xxx

For this challenge we want to see your

LOVE & MARRIAGE

creations. So wedding, anniversary, just to say I love you...make sure you enter for the chance to win some fab prizes....click here for all the details xx

Challenges I Would Like to Enter

The Squirrel & the Fox- song 'Church of the Poisoned Mind' by Culture Club
Robyns Fetish- square or rectangle
Through the Purple Haze- Sweet Summer
Crafting at the Weekend- anything goes

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Wedding Chapel' by The Stamping Boutique

Tim Holtz distress inks

Church- tea dye, antique linen, iced spruce, mustard seed & tumbled glass

Ground- tea dye, antique linen, pine needles & mowed lawn

Sky- tumbled glass

All highlighted inks available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Forever Love' from the Forever Friends  collection

'Forever & Always' from the Forever Friends 'Going To The Chapel' collection

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

'4" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's 

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'love & marriage' creations the Crazy DT have made to inspire you this time!

Hugs xxx

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'Splish Splash!'

Today I have another of my GD creations for Card Mania to show you! This week our theme is....

VACATION!

so anything you do whilst you are on your holipops is great to enter!

Also the DT got to choose & play with an image be Simply Betty....who is this fortnights sponsor. Make sure you pop over here & check out what fab prize is up for grabs!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting When We Can- make your own background
Crafty Calendar- summertime fun
Little Claire's- summertime
QKR Stampede- swimming
Crafty Little Fairies- summer fun

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Betty Boo Inner Tube' by Simply Betty

Promarker/Flexmarker

Skin- tan, sunkissed pink & blush

Lips- shocking pink

Derwent Inktense pencils

Hair- tan & mustard

Eyes- iris blue

Swimming costume- deep blue, peacock blue & bright blue

Inner tube- carmine pink, tangerine & sherbet lemon

Tim Holtz distress inks

Sky & sea- tumbled glass

Sun- spiced marmalade & mustard seed

Papers & Embellishments

'Crystal Ice' Stickles

My stash- white card & blue paper

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

Craftwell Ecraft

'Waves' a free SVG by Heather

'Sun' a free SVG can't find any details sorry

'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

I am hopefully going to catch up with you all by the weekend, I've got a really busy week this week! Yesterday all day at Gentleshaw, today half day there, Wednesday doing a bird of prey static show all day, busy with the girlies on Thursday & Sunday doing the Gentleshaw stall at the Skunk show in Birmingham lol So next week I think I'm gonna be sleeping lots....

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'holipop' creations the DT have made!

Hugs xxx

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Penny Black

Hi & welcome to the start of this fortnights challenge over at My Time To Craft. Where this time we want to see you

USE KRAFT!

you can stamp & colour on it or matt & layer with it, as long as we can see it you can enter this fortnights challenge.

I was lucky enough to win over at 'Penny Black & More Challenge' a few weeks ago & my prize was a fabulous set of Penny Black Christmas stamps. Well for those of you that know me well, will know I lurves making Christmas cards. As soon as I saw these cuties I knew I had to use them for this challenge.

Challenges I Would Like to Enter

Jelly Park Friends- Christmas in July

That's Crafty- Christmas in July

Christmas at Sweet Stampin'- use kraft

Fab & Funky- animals

Twisted Tuesday- Christmas with trees

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Christmas Joy' set by Penny Black

Derwent Coloursoft pencils

Kitty- brown black, brown, blush pink & pink

Hat- deep red, white grey & white

Scarf- prussian blue & electric blue

Gloves- deep red, scarlet, dove grey & white

Robin- brown black, brown & scarlet

Present- bright purple, pale orange & acid yellow

Snow- cloud blue & white

Tim Holtz distress inks

Trees colour distressed using pine needles

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Snowed In' by My Minds Eye

'Crystal Ice' Stickles

My stash- green card, ribbon & red card

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Treetops' die cut by Provocraft

'Mini Poinsettia' die cut by Marianne D LR0142 

'Ticket' die cut (& faux layer) by X-cut 657569

'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab 'Krafty' creations the DT have made.

Hugs xx

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Well Hello Gorgeous!

This is my first post of the day, please pop back later to see my Inky Impressions creation!

As its Wednesday, it means double card day for me, my first creation is for The Stamping Chef. The theme is the same as always 'anything goes' Don't forget you don't have to use a Stamping Chef image to enter but if you do you will be popped in the draw to win 3 images twice!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Fan-Tastic Tuesday- anything goes
Sweet Stamps- summer
Cheerful Stamp Pad- weekend activities
The Papergirls- Summer Lovin'   'Car Wash'
Without Words- Femme Fatale

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image-'We Like it Dirty' by The Stamping Chef

Promarker/Flexmarker

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Eyes- caramel

Derwent Inktense pencils

Hair- chinese ink, willow, baked earth & mustard

Shirt- deep blue & iris blue

Bra & shorts- crimson & carmine pink

Car- poppy red, chinese ink, payne's grey, sherbet lemon & tangerine

Sponge- tangerine & sherbet lemon

Hose- beech green, cadmium orange, sherbet lemon & peacock blue

Suds- peacock blue

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Man About Town' by Wild Rose Studio

'Well Hello Gorgeous' sentiment from 'The Fun Life Ticket set 2' by Whimsy Stamps 

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- cranberry pearls, blue & red card

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Ticket' die cut by Whimsy Stamps from Natalie & Amy's

'Classic Triple Scallop' die cut by Spellbinders

'5" square scalloped white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, just to say I'm not gonna be around much as my furbaby hopefully will be coming home with us tomorrow! I have tried to make my cards in advance, so will still be posting. But not sure about commenting, depends how he sleeps.
Hugs xx

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'Mulberry Wood'

I really can't keep this in any longer....my baby skunk was born on the 16th May, so as long as everything goes ok I can have him anytime after the 27th June! Sooooo excited, I have brought him an igloo bed, a really fluffy baby blanket, a newborn giraffe teddy with a rattle (yes I know but they like to play with things that make a noise!) & a giraffe blankie thing! Some nail clippers, because their nails/claws grow really fast a baby rabbit brush so its nice & soft. Oh & some baby rabbit shampoo lol! So yeah I'm kinda excited. I went from thinking I would have to wait until next year & saying so to a few friends, to only having to wait at most 7 weeks!!! So expect lots of stunky pictures xxx

Right I'm really here today to show you my creation for this months Natalie & Amy's. 

This month we want to see your 

FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS!

so any animal you like, as long as it has four legs.

I decided to use this cute Christmas image for Jenny, the boss lady at Gentleshaw, as we have two raccoons there!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Hanna & Friends- dies
Addicted To Stamps- make your mark
Crafty Creations- S... snow, spots, sparkle, sentiment & sky
Fab & Funky- Christmas
Completely Christmas- anything goes

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Christmas Wishes' from the Mulberry Wood range from Natalie & Amy's

Tim Holtz distress inks

Tree- gathered twigs, tea dye, antique linen, pine needles & mowed lawn

Raccoons- gathered twigs, tea dye, antique linen, black soot & weathered wood

Cardinals- spiced marmalade, fired brick & worn lipstick

Fir trees- pine needles & mowed lawn

Snow & sky- tumbled glass

All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

'Christmas Wishes' sentiment from the Mulberry Wood set from Natalie & Amy's

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

'White' gelly roll pen by Sakura 

My stash- ribbon & green card

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

Happy Days 'Ticket Stub' die cut by X-cut 503150

'Tree' die cut from the 'Christmas Village' set by Marianne D COL330 from Natalie & Amy's 

'6" square kraft card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what the DT have made for our

 'four legged friends' challenge this month!

Hugs xxx

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