Fancy Dress?

The challenge this week at Jellypark Friends is "Costume" so you don't necessarily have to make a Halloween project although the theme fits that too (& that's what I did) so there's lots of scope :D  My image is called "Boy in Halloween Costume" & is one of the new releases today in the Jellypark store & while you're browsing the store why not check out the fab Jellypark magazine, it's full of projects & inspiration & even a competition!  I coloured the image with ProMarkers, the papers are from Designs by Krista (such a bargain at just $2 for 16 patterned papers & 4 plain ones).  The ticket is from the Raindrop Echo's Halloween Ticket Sentiments again & I finished off with a border punch, brad & a plastic spider. 

The challenges (there's quite a few Halloween ones about at the moment):

Delightful - Halloween

Challenge Up Your Life - Halloween

Card Makin Mamas - Halloween

The Crazy Challenge - Halloween 

Papertake - Spooky Hues

Paperplay - Use Black

Paper Sundaes - Halloween or Fall

Digital Tuesday - Happy Halloween

Creative Card Crew - Spooky Fun

Crafty Boots - Autumn or  Halloween

Paper Creations Ink - Halloween

Crafting for all Seasons - Halloween or Colour

I Brake for Challenges - Halloween

Fright Night!

This week's challenge at Stampin' for the Weekend is "Spooky".  My image is from The Paper Shelter & called "Franky Pastry" (lol), I coloured him with ProMarkers & added black glitter around the edges.  The papers are digi & the bat one is from Designs by Krista (not sure about the other 2).  The ticket sentiment is by Raindrop Echo & I finished off with ribbon & a brad.  Halloween is getting near so why not join in the fun :).  I'm entering my card into the Kraft Outlet's Make it Monday's challenge which is "Spooky Stuff".

Thanks for looking & have a great Friday :D

Willow Sketchie Challenge

It's been a long day today, we had Basic Life Support training at work & then I still had to work til 6.30 (we usually get to go home early on a training day) so I'm feeling a bit whacked tonight but at least it's my day off tomorrow (hooray!)

It's been a while since I've entered the Willow Sketchie challenge & this time they have an added incentive: you can win a Letraset wallet filled with ProMarkers! (the sketches are always fab too).  I kept my card quite simple cos I didn't want to hide this gorgeous sparkly paper which is from the "Up, Up & Away" paper pad from First Edition.  The image is from The Paper Shelter & called "Sleepyhead Moon", the sentiment is from Raindrop Echo & I finished the card of with some ribbon & a charm.  

 The challenges:

Truly Scrumptious - Clean & Simple

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

Critter - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Let's Celebrate (10)

Allsorts - Clean & Simple

My Craft Spot - Ribbon

Paper Makeup Stamps - Size Matters

Celebrate the Occasion - Any Occasion (must use ribbon)

Thanks for looking & I hope you're having a great week :)

Autumn is Here!

Well I always thought Autumn started on 21st September so strictly speaking it isn't here yet but the weather is making it feel more like winter lol.  This week's Sentimental Sundays challenge is "Autumn" & for my card I used this cute image from The Paper Shelter called "Autumn is Coming" (I used the pre-coloured image with just a bit of chalk added as I have been short of time this week & it's great to have the choice), the papers are from Basic Grey (not digi!), the sentiment is by Raindrop Echo & I finished of with some flowers & gems.  I also decorated the inside for a change (nothing fancy lol). 

The challenges:

Everybody Art - Autumn

Craft Us Crazy - Autumn Colours 

Freshly Brewed - Something New (Big flower & image)

Scrapalicious USA - Fall Theme

Truly Scrumptious - Decorate the Inside of your Card

Lexi's Creations - Autumn
The Crafty Pad - Goodbye Summer 
For Fun - Red, Brown & Yellow

& here's a little matching gift box :)

I hope you're enjoying your weekend - we're off for a few days away to the Cotswolds, hopefully for a nice relaxing break though they do say there's a hurricane coming tomorrow :s  Take care & have a great week too.

Paper Pretties New Release

Monday again, times flying as usual but at least it's another extra long weekend here :)  Paper Pretties have new digital images every Monday & I love this one, he's called "Webster" & I think he's such fun.  I made an easel card (haven't made one for ages), the image is coloured with ProMarkers, the papers are from Designer Digitals & the sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs.  I finished the card with some ribbon thus keeping it REALLY simple but I wanted to focus on the image :)

The challenges:

Sparkles Forum - Anything Goes

Bows & Berries - Bright & Bold Colours

Scrappekammeret - Anything Goes

Moving Along With The Times - Anything Goes

Pixie Dust - Let's Play

Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Sew Many Cards - Easel Card
Stamp Something - Something With Wings 
Scrappy Frogs - Anything Goes
Pollycraft - Anything Goes

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays (a little early)

This week's challenge at Sentimental Sundays is "Let's Get Wet" & the free sentiments this week were chosen by me! (so I hope you like them).  We also have a fab sponsor: Deedee's Digis.  (I am posting early as we are away tomorrow)  This image is from Di's Digi Downloads & is called "What a Catch" (she has a fab freebie on her site too at the moment).  I coloured it with ProMarkers & a bit of Stickles glitter glue. The Gone Fishing sign is by Raindrop Echo Designs "Great Day to Fish" sentiments.  I finished off with some Bakers Twine, buttons a glazed fish & jump ring.  

The challenges:

Die Cut Dreams - Use a Food Themed Digi (fish are food right)

Totally Papercrafts - One For The Boys

Crafty Catz - April Showers (water)

Freshly Brewed - Cook It Up

Sisterhood of Crafters - Let's Hear It For The Boys (2nd entry)

Digi's With Attitude - Anything Goes

Fairy Knoll - Whatever

Stamp Something - Digi

Let's Get Sentimental!

I am late with my Sentimental Sundays challenge post but I have a good reason: I was at the Stitch & Craft show yesterday & didn't get home til late last night & have been catching up all day (I had a fab time & will tell you more in my post tomorrow, no time now lol).   This week's challenge is "Let's Get Sentimental" & the sentiment I used is from Raindrop Echo's Christmas Sentiment set, the papers are digi (can't remember where from but might be Designer Digitals), I coloured the image with ProMarkers & Sakura glitter pens.  I finished off with with some flowers (with added Stickles), metallic ribbon & punched leaves.  Don't forget to check out the fab cards from the DT & the free sentiments :o)

The challenges:

Bah! Humbug - Metallics

Christmas Cards All Year Round - 3 of Something (flowers)

Sparkle - Challenge optional

The Crafty Pad - Use a Digi

Your Next Stamp - Make it Sparkle

StampInsanity - Finding Your Pot of Gold

ABC - Q is for Quote

Vintage Christmas

It is soo cold here today.  Yesterday I thought Spring was coming - today it feels it could snow at any moment brrrr.  I managed to make another Christmas card (I must have all of 3 made now woohoo at least it's a start & hopefully will help towards me not having loads to do at the last minute, well that's the plan lol).

This card was made using a Paper Artsy (I think, I've had it ages) rubber stamp which has been glossed with Spray & Shine (I couldn't get a good photo but it looks like a tile), the papers are digi & the ticket was free from Miss Cutiepie.  I distress all the edges & glittered most of them too.  The flower was another dissected flower from a cheap bunch of artificial flowers which I inked & glittered & added some punched foliage, I added a ribbon, bells & the greeting is from Raindrop Echo.  

The challenges:

Sparkle- Punches

Critter - Sentiment

Pear Tree - Ribbon

Allsorts - Homemade Flowers

Corrosive - Distressing

Shelly's - Ribbon

Craft Us Crazy - Winter

Anything Goes - Distressing

Frosted Designs - Use Metal
Jingle Bells - Text Me
Crafty Hazelnut - Let's Get Sentimental

Ooh while I'm here I'd just like to show you some new digi designs from Gerda at StampFairy, these are called "Patsy April Showers", isn't she just so sweet (I love the one with her umbrella blow inside out).  Have a great week everyone :o) 

Sentimental Sundays - Photo Inspiration

This week's challenge at Sentimental Sundays is to use this gorgeous photo (see below) for inspiration (+ a sentiment). This week we are sponsored by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. I love this image by Di's Digi Downloads called "Quality Time" & I coloured it with ProMarkers,  the papers are from my stash & I finished the card off with sticky ribbon, cord (recycled from a clothes tag) & the fish charm was made using a fish image with I added a bit of colour too & sprayed with "Spray & Shine".  The sentiments are from a great digi set called "Great Day to Fish" from Raindrop Echo Designs.  The design team have really excelled themselves this week so I hope you'll check out their blogs for loads more inspiration.

The challenges:

Sketch & Stash - Sketch :o)

ECP - Something for the Boys

Fab 'n' Funky - Make Your Own

Creative Inspirations - Plain & Simple

Allsorts - Inspired by Nature

Crafty Catz - One for the Men

Guylou's Inimitability - Anything Goes
Paperminutes - Water
MyGrafico - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Make Your Own Embellishment

 Hope you're all having a fabulous weekend.  I've got nothing special on; shopping yesterday & some housework ( I managed to fit some crafting in too :o)  ) & today much of the same (no more shopping though!) I don't mind though I love being at home, especially after a long week at work (we had half day training on my day off last week - how cruel is that lol)

Clementine Carrot

Clementine Carrots is one of the cute new releases today at StampFairy & to go with these fab images there is a another freebie image too :)  For my card I used some digi papers I had lurking about my Martha Stewart border punch.  Clementine was printed on to pink paper & some Glossy Accents added for her nose & a bit of Glamour Dust to her ears & feet; I gave 2 bows in her hair & a flower (punched).  The carrot bunting was made with the freebie carrot image & the sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs new Spring Sentiments.  I finished off with lots of gems.  Looking for more inspiration then check out the gorgeous creations from the Design Team.

The challenges:

Dutch Dare - Sparkle/Glitter/Bling

Delightful - Animals 

Creative Craft World - Use a Square

PaperPlay - Add Shine

Digi Doodle - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Shiny, Happy Cards!
Charisma - Spring Has Sprung 
Lili of the Valley - My Favourite Colours  (green & pink)
Do You Stack Up? - Dots 
Whoopsi Daisy - Free & Easy 
Inky Impressions - Spots & Stripes

Arrrrgh I've noticed one of the gems has moved - how annoying! But it is back in its proper place now :o)

Sentimental Sundays Challenge - Winter

Happy Sunday everyone :o) This week's Sentimental Sundays challenge is "Winter" (with a sentiment).  The papers are digi & I can't remember where from (probably Designer Digitals or Sweet Shoppe), the cute image is from Heather Ellis & was a bargain at 50p which i coloured with ProMarkers & added some glitter for the snow.  The finishing touches are sequins, flowers, brad, die cut Christmas tree & the sentiment is by Raindrop Echo Designs & available here.  Don't forget to check out the other DT members for lots of inspiration & grab the weekly freebie from the blog.

I'm entering this card for these challenges:

Fussy & Fancy - Sketch

The Stamp Man - Distress

Stamping, Scrapping - Flower Power

Kaboodle Doodles - Do It With Digis

Creative Belli - Snow

Craft Your Days Away - Anything Goes

Papertake - Cold & Frosty Morning
Fairy tale - Flowers 
Raise the Bar - Oh to be a Kid Again

Waiting for the Party

I absolutely love this image which is called "Waiting for the Party" & is from Di's Digi Downloads & it gave me an excuse to make my very favourite type of card - GIRLY! lol.  I coloured the image with ProMarkers & used Glamour Dust, the papers are DCWV & I did do lots of stitching but you can't see much of it.  The heart is a Martha Stewart punch which I also added lots of Glamour Dust to.  I finished of with lace, flowers, brads & a couple of little pearls for her earrings.  The ticket is from a set by Raindrop Echo called French Ticket Sentiments.  

I'm entering this card for these challenges:

Pollycraft - New Things (Image & Lace)

Tellen's Place - Punches

2 Sisters - Getting Girly

Cute Card Thursday - Out with the Old (the large flowers I've had for ages)

Crafty Purple Frog - New Goodies or Technique 

Pear Tree - Circles 

Paper Sundaes - Circles

Rainbow Lady - It's all New to Me

Delicious Doodles - New

Moving Along With The Times - Ring out the Old, Ring in the New

Traditional Christmas at For Fun

This week's challenge at For Fun is "Traditional Christmas" & this is my last one as a DT member, it's been a pleasure being on Helen's Team & working the rest of the girls.  As I said in recent posts I've got some new things that I would like to do in the new year & also I've got some more fab news - I've been chosen for the Paper Pretties Digi Design Team, they have some fun & quirky designs & I'm looking forward to working with them.  On to the card: the papers are from Hot off the Press, the gorgeous sentiment & image is by Raindrop Echo Designs & coloured with ProMarkers.  I added some ribbon & the flower is handmade with micro beads & glitter for the centre.  I finished off with some holly leaves & punched foliage.  I still have some more Christmas cards to make so I don't think this will be the last lol.  I hope you can join us & have Fun!

I'm entering this card for these Challenges:

Tuesday Taggers - The Stockings Were Hung...

Kaboodle Doodles - Clean & Simple Christmas

Creative Belli - Christmas Embellishments / Papers

Stamp Something - December Digi Day

Pear Tree - Christmas

OCC - Sketch

Digital Tuesday - Sparkling Christmas

Allsorts - Last Minute Christmas Projects 

Sorry the photos are so dark (silly winter lack of daylight)

Sentimental Sundays Challenge - Let It Snow!

I hope you're all having a fabulous weekend, I can't believe how close Christmas is (& how unorganised I am lol, though I am getting there).  I felt extra Christmassy yesterday as I went to the Christmas Spectacular at Thursford (a Christmas variety show) which was fab :)  

Anyway... on to the challenge at Sentimental Sundays this week which is "Let It Snow!", so a good opportunity  to get on with those last minute Christmas cards (of which I have lots!).  My card is made with a Snowman stamp I've had for years (sorry can't remember make/name) & the image coloured with Twinkling H2os.  The papers are digi & the sentiment is from Raindrop Echo's New Christmas Sentiments  available from Whimsy Stamps; there are some fabulous designs in this set & perfect for last minute cards. I added a sticky ribbon, flowers, brad, staples & gems.  There are gorgeous cards from the rest of the DT team & don't forget the free sentiments every week too!

The challenges:

City Crafter - Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!

ABC  - J is for Jewels (& Gems)

Totally Gorjuss - Snow!

Pixie Dust - Let It Snow!

Frosted Designs - Ribbon

Digital Tuesday - Baby It's Cold Outside

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Christmas Card

Friday Sketchers - Sketch

On the subject of Snow - here are my 2 Grandchildren Ryan & Abigail having fun in the snow :)

Thanks for Thanksgiving

The Sentimental Sundays challenge this week is "Thanks for Thanksgiving" (with a sentiment). Every week there a free sentiments to be had too & this week DT member Chris has designed a fabulous set called "Thankfully Yours" so there's no excuse not to join in ;).  This card is a bit different for me as I prefer cute & girly but I know that not every one does!  I used the new Gratitude sentiments by Raindrop  Echo Designs, the papers are "Allsorts" from Crafts House & are gorgeous double sided & pearlised.  The butterfly is a stamp I've had for ages from Anna Griffin & although I don't use it very often I do love it.  I finished the card off with a doily, flower, ribbon & charm. I hope you can join us & check out the other DT members designs too :)

I'm entering this card for these challenges:

Digi Doodle - Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge - Thank You or Thanksgiving

Allsorts - Lace, Ribbon & Charm (I'm hoping the lacy doily counts!)

Aud Sentiments - Happy Thanksgiving (something you are thankful for)

Fairy Knoll - Thankful

Oh, Alice! - Caterpillar or Butterfly

PS. Normal service will be resumed asap  (tomorrow in fact)  when I will be back with a pretty, sparkly girly card :)

Music To My Ears!

The challenge this week at Squigglefly is "Music to my Ears" & this can be interpreted how you like.  I used an image from Cheryl Alger called "Lulu in Dance" & she has been coloured in with chalks for a change (they are so quick & I didn't have much time but I'm really pleased with the result & think I'm gonna use them more often) & then sprayed the image with Crafter's Companion "Spray & Shine".  The papers are various digi ones & I punched the music score one with an EK Success border punch.  There is a little bit of stitching & I finished off with flowers, brads & stamped ticket sentiment from Raindrop Echo.  Wishing you all a Happy Monday & hope you have a great week.

The challenges: (found some new ones this week)

Iris's Spot - Anything Goes

Fairy Tale - Everything Goes

Crazy 4 Challenges - Square Card

Short O Mania - Flower Power

StampInsanity - Punches

Oh, Alice! - Tickets Please!
Aly's - Music

Another Christmas Card & Some Exciting News!

 

I hope you're all having a great weekend, don't they go quickly though (probably cos I had to work yesterday morning).  My news is that I was chosen for the Sentimental Sundays DT & I am really chuffed!  I love Ann's sentiments & the DT girls are all really friendly :)  If you haven't checked the challenge blog before you just need to follow the theme of the week & use a sentiment (every week there are fab new sentiments to download free too!).  This week's challenge is a fab sketch by DT member Dorcas, I love sketches and really enjoyed using this one.  The cute image I used is called "Cuddle Christmas" from Di's Digi Downloads which I coloured with ProMarkes & Stickles, the papers are from Designer Digitals (I think), the sentiment is from a set called "Trimming the Tree" & is available from Whimsy Stamps.  I finished the card off with a flower made using a stencil, die cut Christmas trees & some gems.  If your looking for more inspiration why not check out the other DT members blogs.

The challenges:

Crafty Calendar - Winter Snowflakes

The Stamp Man - Christmas

City Crafter - Get Your Digi On

Bee Crafty - Christmas

Secret Crafter - Red & Gold

I Love ProMarkers - Snowflakes

Fairy Fun - Make Your Own Flowers

Charisma - With Love at Christmas

CCEE Stampers - Winter Scene

Allsorts - Twas Night Before Christmas (not a creature was stirring)
Pile It On - Furry Holiday Cards 

Hooray for Bank Holidays!

Isn't it great having a long weekend? Especially as I managed to fit some extra crafting in (though I have gotta get the tea ready in a mo so better be quick). I tried a couple of new things on this card: messy stitching (which I really like), I thought this would be hard as I usually like things neat & precise lol but it was very easy & I'm sure I will be doing it again & I made a crepe paper flower from this fab tutorial (mine isn't as gorgeous as Terri's but for a first attempt I'm quite pleased but I'm gonna have to get some pastel coloured crepe paper). The sentiment is free from Raindrop Echo Designs & there are lots of others to choose from. The papers are from Designs by Krista, the butterfly stamp is from Anna Griffin & I finished the card with some gems & lace.

I'm entering this card for 6 challenges:

For Fun - Sketch

Sentimental Sundays - For That Special Someone

Creatalicious - Flowers and Wings

Sir Stampalot - Butterflies and Blossoms

Papertake - Do Something Different

Paperminutes - Butterflies