Polkadoodles x 3

 Its time for me to share my latest 'Incy Wincy' DT creation with you. We are sponsored by the fabulous 'Polkadoodles' make sure you pop over here & check out what great prize you could win!

I will say now, this post is gonna be a long one, as I have three cards to share with you!!

Our theme over at Incy, for the next two weeks is....

SLIMLINE/DL

or

SHAPED CARD

I have used both with my makes.

Card #1

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Dragonfly Dreams- for the boys

Creative Creases- fun fold

Polkadoodles- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image & sentiment- 'Pirate Little Dude' by Polkadoodles

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell 

Skin- cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- walnut brown & green gold

Hat- warm grey IV & bluish turquoise

Shirt- deep red & cold grey III

Shorts- helio blue reddish & cobalt blue

Belt- cold grey VI & brown ochre

Trainers- indanthrene blue & deep red

Sword- green gold & brown ochre

Flag- burnt umber, raw umber & earth green

Sandcastle- brown ochre & light yellow ochre

Puppy- cold grey VI & cold grey V

Hat- middle purple pink

Scarf- dark cadmium orange

Shell- permanent carmine & cadmium orange

Starfish- crimson

Spade- scarlet red

Bucket- madder

Treasure chest- caput mortuum & violet 

Coins- brown ochre

Jewels- helio blue & helio blue reddish

Fish bowl- sky blue

Fish- dark cadmium orange

Seaweed- permanent green

Sand- nougat & brown ochre

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- 'Vacations' by DecoTime

'red & black' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

'Kraft' card from the 12 x 12 Kraft stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'middle stepper card' die cut by Presscut

'beach sign' die cut from the 'Tropical' mini collection by Cut & Make

Card #2

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafters Castle- ATG

Inkspirational- slimline

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Ruby OH-LA-LA' by Polkadoodles

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Skin- fair skin blend & medium flesh

Hair- gold brown blend & brown ochre

Dress & shoes- pale pink blend & rose carmine

Hat- pale pink blend, pink carmine & rose carmine

Eyes- true blue blend

Leaves & stems- dull green blend

Flowers- cold grey IV, sky blue & cadmium yellow

Ground- warm grey V, warm grey IV & warm grey II

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- 'French Summer' by DecoTime

'turquoise from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'Alphabet #2' by Cut & make

Card #3

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Di's Digi Designs- for a child

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Sky's The Limit' by Polkadoodles

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Prism Inks by Hunkydory in pink

Skin- cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- walnut brown & light yellow ochre

Top & bobble- juniper green, earth green yellowish & may green

Basket- burnt sienna & terracotta

Balloon- alizarin crimson, scarlet red, cobalt turquoise, cobalt green, warm grey IV & warm grey II

Clouds- cold grey II

Cloud card blank- periwinkle

Papers & Embellishments 

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' card for cloud Pink Frog

Tools & glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Scan n Cut

'cloud' SVG from Birds Cards

'A' from Part 1 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-Cut

'P' from Part 2 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-Cut

'U, W, Y, & ' from Part 3 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-Cut

Thank you so much for sticking with me during this super long post! I will be back on the 25th, so until then stay safe xx

Beauty Blossoms

 Hi there, I hope you are all well & Had a great weekend, with lots of crafty time for you!

We had a great weekend, lots of motor sports on the TV. I also managed to get some crafty time, which is always a bonus!!

Anyhoos, I'm here today to share my DT creation for 'Cardz 4 Galz' where for the next fortnight our theme is....

BUTTONS & BOWS

you can add either or do both.

I just added a bow, hope you like my card xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

A Bit More Time To Craft- ATG

Daisy Chain- CAS

Tinker-Dreams- CAS

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Beauty Blossoms'- Clearly Besotted

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell

Leaves- deep cobalt green, pine green & permanent green

Blossoms

Right- mauve, manganese violet & dark cadmium yellow

Middle- helio turquoise, cobalt green & dark cadmium yellow

Left- fuchsia, rose carmine & dark cadmium yellow

Shadow- warm grey III & cold grey IV

Papers & Embellishments

'white' card by Lynda Chapman

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

My stash- 3mm purple gems

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'bow' die cut by Presscut

'5" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow, until the stay safe xx

50!!!

 I'm here to share my latest make for 'Cardz 4 Galz' where for the next fortnight we want to see your 

BIRTHDAY 

creations, don't forget we are a galz only challenge blog!

I decided to make a card for my step-sister Jo who was the big 50 last week! I haven't posted her card, as I think when all this is over we are all going to have a big get together (our first grandchild will have been born by then too!) & celebrate things that have been missed, while on lockdown....Mothers Day, our eldest daughters birthday, step sisters birthday, my hubby's birthday & the birth of Harvey which is only just over 5 weeks away now!!! So a big party is going to happen lol!!!

Anyhoos Jo's card xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Ellibelle's Corner- feminine 

Lil Red Wagon- flowers

The Paper Shelter- happy birthday

Always Fun Challenges- feminine

Crafty Cardmakers- celebrations

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'flower' stamp from The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady collection

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir

Flowers- pink violet blend, purple blend, pale pink shades & burnt orange blend

Leaves & stems- alpine green blend

Background- aqua blue blend

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' matting card by Hunkydory

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Stix2' 3mm foam pads

Sizzix Bigshot

'large bow' die by Presscut

'50' cut on my Scan N Cut using Monkey Mayhem font

'5" square white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, please stay safe. 

I will be back on the 11th so until then take care xx

Sledging Pup

Its time for me to share my latest 'Winter Wonderland' creation with you. Our theme for this month is.....

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO

my favourite colour combo for a long time is turquoise with any other colour!

I thought this little cutie deserved to be in some snow, I think I might have over done it oops lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

As You Like It!- favourite non-birthday celebration.
I love Christmas anyway but this year its going to be a million times better because our first grandchild is due in 6 weeks & he will be aware enough to enjoy it!! So excited!!!
Craft Rocket- furry friends
Crimbo Crackers- old stash (flakes, card & inks for stencil)
Fab 'n' Funky- Christmas
Holly & Ivy- ATG Christmas

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Sledging Pup' by All Dressed Up

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir

Puppy- muted brown blend

Jumper- blue turquoise blend & citrus blend

Scarf- blue turquoise shades

Holly- alpine green blend

Berries- coral shades

Sledge- earth brown blend

Ground- ice blue blend & aqua blue blend

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'green metallic' by Hunkydory

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Stix2'  foam pads

Sizzix Bigshot

'square' nesting dies by Presscut

'first snow' stencil by Heffy Doodle

acetate by Papermania

'snow' by Hunkydory

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what the DT's 'favourite colours' are

I will be back later with my next creation from MTTC....until then stay safe xx

Party Frock

Its that time of the month where I share my latest 'Creations In Pink' make with you. This month we are sponsored by the fabulous 'All Dressed Up' make sure you pop over here & see what you can win!!

I promise her dress & shoes are pink...I've taken loads of photos. On my phone it looks pink but on my laptop it looks more purple!!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creative Fingers- ATG

Crafting With An Attitude- ATG

Crafty Creations- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Party Frock' by All Dressed Up

Tri-Blend markers by Spectrum Noir

Skin- fair skin blend

Lips- bright pink shades

Hair- gold brown shades & red brown blend 

Earring- bright pink shades

Dress- bright pink blend

Bow- bright pink shades

Shoes- bright pink shades

Ground- ice grey shades & ice grey blend

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' card from the 12 x 12 black & white stack by Papermania

'raspberry pink' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic

'autumn red' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic

'party pink' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'bow' die cut by Presscut

'DL white card blank'

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

I will be back on the 20th, so until then take care my friends xx

Winter Robin

Its time for a new challenge over at 'Winter Wonderland' where this month we are sponsored by the fabulous 'Sheepski' make sure you pop over here & check out what fabulous prize you could win.

So, for the next month our theme is.....

HOLLY &/OR IVY

whether its on your image, papers or a die cut, add some to you creation & your in with a chance!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG
Creative Sketchy Girls- Christmas
Pearly Sparkles- Christmas
Jingles Belles- Christmas critters

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Winter Robin' by Sheepski

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in brown

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink

Robin- black cherry, strawberry jam, fresh watermelon, gold brown blend, tan shades & ice grey shades

Branch- red brown blend

Leaves- alpine green blend

Berries- black cherry & strawberry jam

Snow- aqua blue blend (light) & blender

Sky- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Festive Fauna' by Papermania

'winter sky' card from the A 4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'square' die cuts used to make frame from Presscut

'Happy, Happy, Happy Add-On' sentiment stamps by Lawn Fawn

Sentiment stamped using 'vintage sepia' by Versafine ink

'6" white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fabulous DT creations here.

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

Breezy Beach Walk

Its time for an new challenge on the Sheepski Facebook page. The theme as always

ANYTHING GOES

but we have a optional twist this month....

FUSSY & FANCY

OR CLEAN & SIMPLE

as you can see from my make I decided to go with the CAS feel.

Just love this image!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Daring Cardmakers- go outside- its summer

Art Impressions- summer vibes

Craft Rocket- summer

Ellibelle's Craft Wednesday- summertime is here

Daisy Chain- summer

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Breezy Beach Walk' by Sheepski

Faber-Castell Polychromo Pencils words in brown

Lady

Skin- medium flesh & light flesh

Hair- dark naples ochre, paynes grey, walnut brown & raw umber

Dress- cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Boats- burnt sienna, raw umber & cold grey III

Sand- brown ochre

Grass tufts- permanent green

Cliff face- cold grey VI, cold grey IV & brown ochre

Yachts- deep scarlet red, cold grey VI & middle cadmium red

Lighthouse-  deep scarlet red,  middle cadmium red & cadmium yellow

Houses- cold grey III & cold grey IV

Grass- hookers green & permanent green olive

Sea- phthalo blue

Sky- sky blue

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' card from the 12 x 12 'black & white' stack by Papermania

My stash- sentiment

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'square nesting' die cut by Presscut PCD47

sentiment stamped using 'desert sand' ink by Memento

'5" white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the Sheepski Facebook page & check out what fabulous makes the DT have come up with. I will be back on the 26th with my next make for you, until then take care xx

Bluebell is in Love!!

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at 'My Time To Craft' we have a fabulous theme for you. The theme is....

HOLIDAYS

so Christmas, valentines, Thanks Giving, Easter or just a summer themed creation.

As I am miles behind in my Christmas card making as always I thought I would get one in lol...

Just love this super cute image by Wild Rose Studio

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Jingle Belles- bells

Winter Wonderland- come home for Christmas

Christmas At Sweet Stamping- anything Christmas

A Snowflakes Promise- ATG

The Holly & The Ivy- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Derwent Inktense Pencils in green

Image- 'Bluebell In Love' by Wild Rose Studio

Bluebell- carmine pink & saddle brown

Bell- cadmium orange & golden yellow

Ribbon- deep blue & iris blue

Male deer- carmine pink & neutral grey

Holly- hooker's green, beech green & mallard green

Berries- cherry

Twine & label- oak

Tim Holtz distress inks

Surround- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Time To Sparkle' by Dovecraft

blue 'winter sky' card from Limetree Crafts

'green' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'Let It Snow' from the Grunge Messages set by Lili of The Valley

My stash- 3mm red pearls

white 'seed beads' by The Craft Factory

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D glue with tools' 

'Bow' die cut by Presscut

'Holly Branch' die cut by Marianne D LR0244

'cross stitch' nesting arches by Uniquely Creative

'Stix2' pick up tool

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over here & check out what fabulous 'holiday' makes the DT have come up with to help inspire you.

I will be back on Tuesday, until then take care xx

Gerda Steiner

I just love these fabulous images by a new designer to me....called 'Gerda Steiner' I was so happy when I saw they did a progressive monthly challenge. All you do is purchase the first one then as long as you join in every month you will receive a free image to use for the next month....hope that makes sense lol! 

Just love this cute image!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting With Friends- ATG

Creative Fingers- ATG

Fussy & Fancy- add a die cut

Simply Papercrafts- ATG

Gerda Steiner- progressive

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Gnome Couple' by Gerda Steiner

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Faber-Castell words in brown 

Mrs Gnome

Skin- blush, cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- vanilla, burnt sienna & raw umber

Hat & dress- lavender, purple violet & violet

Apron- tulip yellow & dark cadmium yellow

Roses- red & middle cadmium red

Leaves- apple cider & leaf green

Mr Gnome

Skin- blush, cinnamon & medium flesh

Eyebrows, moustache & beard- warm grey IV

Hat & Coat- marsh green, chrome oxide green & chromium green

Belt- cool grey 5, cold grey VI, gold & burnt ochre

Shoes- ice grey 4 & warm grey V

Tim Holtz distress inks

Clouds- tattered rose

Mountains- dusty concord

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'purple' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'square nesting' dies by Presscut Bringing Crafts Too You PCD47 (used to make the frame)

'Once Upon A Time' die cut by Cheery Lyn Designs B543

Thank you for stopping by today, enjoy whats left of your weekend. I will be back on Tuesday, until then take care xx

You Slay Me

Its time for a new challenge over at 'Inspiration Destination' as always our theme is.....

ANYTHING GOES

so get your crafty on & join us!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Always Fun- CAS

A Bit More Time To Craft- ATG

Classic Design Team- ATG

Crafty Animal- ATG with animals

Creative With Stamps- CAS + sentiment

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Magical Dragons' by My Favourite Things

Promarkers words in black

Faber- Castell words in brown

Princess

Skin- blush, cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- ginger, walnut brown & sanguine

Dress- sunkissed pink, medium flesh, tea rose & venetian red

Crown- gold, sanguine & light yellow ochre

Dragon- lilac, purple violet, violet, amethyst, manganese violet, blue pearl & ultramarine

Tim Holtz distress inks

Background clouds- dusty concord

Die cut clouds- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Ryamns

'You Slay Me' sentiment from the 'Magical Dragons' set

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'square nesting' dies by Presscut Bringing Crafts Too You (used to make the frame)

clouds for the background 'puffy cloud' borders by Lawn Fawn

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'clouds' by Joy Crafts 6002/0199

'5" square white card blank'

Make sure you pop over & check out what fabulous makes the 'Dream Team' have made. I will be back next Thursday with my next make for you

Until then take care xx

Make it Manly

Its that time of the month again when I share with you my latest Crafty Purple Frog creation. Don't forget if you entered last month, you need to pop over & check to see if you were lucky enough to be chosen as our winner or Top 3!

This month the theme is.....

MAKE IT MANLY

the perfect time to get those 'Fathers Day' cards made & enter them with us, for a chance to win a £10 voucher to spend in store!!!

This was such a strange make for me, I always use a digi or stamped image on my cards. I think this is only maybees the 2nd or maybees the 3rd time in the last 10 years I've made a card without a coloured image!!

This card was Katie's idea, she had been on Pinterest looking for ideas for a project she is doing & showed me some great makes using tools.....so here is my make.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Catz- ATG with dies/punches

Quick Quotes- masculine

Connie Can Crop- its a guy thing

Colouring Mediums

Tim Holtz distress inks

'peg board' antique linen, tea dye & vintage photo

Highlighted inks are available from Craft Purple Frog

Papers & Embellishments

DP-'Urban' from the Just For Men' Signature Collection by Sara Davies from Crafty Purple Frog

'grey, brown & red' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'black & white' card from the black & white stack by Papermania

Sentiments from the 'Rock Star' Just For Men Signature Collection by Sara Davies from Crafty Purple Frog

My stash- brown brads

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Crafty Purple Frog

Sizzix Bigshot

'tool set' die cuts from the Just For Men Signature Collection by Sara Davies from Crafty Purple Frog

'dotties' faux card candi die cut by Presscut

'peg board' Die'namics cover up die cut by MFT

sentiments stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine from Crafty Purple Frog

'6" square white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, I love reading your comments & seeing your ideas when I pop over & visit you....so thank you 

Hugs xx

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Basil the Bunny

Its Inspiration Destination day, we have a new challenge starting today, but today we have something a bit different. As always the theme is ATG, but with a twist .....

ANYTHING GOES WITH A 

MASCULINE TWIST

so why not use this chance to get one of those awkward masculine cards made. I know I always put off making cards for men!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cardz 4 Guyz- the great outdoors
MarkerPOP- watercolour
Penny Black & More- Spring
Sweet Stampers- animals
Crafty Calendar- Spring

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Basil' from the Happy Harvest stamp set by Helz Cuppleditch

Derwent Inktense

Basil- neutral grey & carmine pink

Dungarees- peacock blue, iris blue, shiraz & poppy red

Shirt- iron green, green, aquamarine & teal green

Boots- shiraz & poppy red

Spade- bark, willow, saddle brown, tan & neutral grey

Carrots- tan, burnt orange, tangerine, mallard green & field green

Dirt- bark, willow & tan

Sky- iris blue

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Woodland Folks' A4 stack by Dovecrafts

'red' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Crafty Purple Frog

Sizzix Bigshot

'banners' die cut by Joy Crafts 6002/0384 (red layer is faux)

'to someone special' mini sentiment die cut by Tattered Lace

'dotties' die cut by Presscut

'6" square white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous creations the 

'dream team' have made to help inspire you!

Hugs xx

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