'Steampunk or Vintage'

 Just to let you know, how Nige did. He managed to walk up & down Ben Nevis with no problems, but when he went to walk up Scafell Pike his back gave out on him. My poor boy, after months of training only managed Ben Nevis......but that is ok because he had already done the other two before. He is now home & safe where he belongs, I might be able to sleep tonight!

Even tho he didn't manage to finish it all I am still so proud of my gorgeous hubby xx

Today erm sorry yesterday was the start of this months Sparkles challenge. I totally forgot what day it was, with both of the girls taking exams & Nige away from Thursday doing his walk, my brain was total mush!!!

So what's the theme I hear you ask, well I must admit I really enjoyed making this card & Abigale was fab to colour in!

'STEAMPUNK or VINTAGE'

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sandy's Crafty Creations- embossed background

Alphabet Challenge- I for image

Left Of Centre- embossing

Seize The Birthday- fab sketch

Divas By Design- Happy Birthday!

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Abigale' by The Stamping Chef

Derwent Inktense pencils & Promarkers

Skin- dusky pink & blush

Eyes- deep blue

Hair- charcoal grey, dark chocolate, willow & red oxide

Goggles- sepia ink, dark purple, dusky purple & golden yellow

Boots- dark purple, dusky purple, sepia ink & sienna gold

Clothes- sepia ink, bark, dark purple, dusky purple & sienna gold

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Chronology' by Papermania

My stash- mirri card & sentiment

Purple paper by Kodak

Tools & Glues

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

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

'Steampunk' embossing folder by Darice

'Brown' Core'dinations 'Neutrals' stack from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Cogs' cut on my Ecraft using an SVG by Platypus Creek

Embossing & cogs distressed with my sand block

'5 x 7" card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

We have a fantastic sponsor this month Crafty Ribbons, who are offering the winner a bunch of gorgeous ribbon which you can see here!

Please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made, don't forget you have until the 13th of June to enter, so no rush!

I'm off to snuggle with Nige & catch up on the TV!

Hugs xx

'Triptic'

Today is the start of a new challenge over at My Time To Craft. This week we have a challenge inspired by a set of pictures I saw in The Range. There was a gorgeous set of three canvases of one picture split into three. So I just wondered what it would look like using a stamped image on a card!

'TRIPTIC'

I really spent way to much time deciding what image to use for this, I wanted something with a lot going on. I remembered some Bugaboo images I won ages ago that I hadn't used.....so in the end I decided on this one! Oh what a faff this was to decoupage, but I think it looks ok!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Stella Says Sketch- fab sketch rotated

Daring Cardmakers- flower festival

Delicious Doodles- creatures great & small

Animal Friends- bugs or butterflies

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Ladybugs' scene it by Bugaboo

Tim Holts distress markers & distress inks

(those with a link attached are available in distress ink form 

from Natalie & Amy's)

Flowers- wild honey, pickled raspberry & peacock feathers

Leaves & grass- mowed lawn & pine needles

Ladybugs- festive berries & black soot

Flutterbuts- seedless preserves

Papers & Embellishments

DP- (brown & patterned) 'Summer Breeze' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

Turquoise paper by Kodak

My stash- sentiment & dotty coffee bean card candi 

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Tools & Glues

'Collall All Purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

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

Sizzix Bigshot

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

'Lovely Flowers' die cut by Sizzix 658291

I made the tab using 'Labels #2' die cut by Spellbinders

Thank you so much for stopping by today, you really need to pop over to the main challenge blog here & see what fantastic creations the DT have made!!

Hugs xx

'Rockabilly Rebel'

Today I am showcasing a new image by The Stamping Chef, called 'Rockabilly Rebel' & she is gorgeous, I just loved colouring her in!

 If you want to purchase her pop over here during this weekend because you get 20% off!! Also if you pop over here you can snag the free image that Tamara has generously drawn! Make sure you pop over here & see what fab creations the DT have made using this gorgeous image!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Try Stampin' On A Tuesday- fab sketch

Charisma Cardz- digi's only

Aud Sentiments- anything goes

Southern Girls- die cuts/punches

Deep Ocean - for a girl

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Rockabilly Rebel' by The Stamping Chef

Promarker, Flexmarker & Derwent Inktense Pencils

Skin- dusky pink & blush

Hair- chinese ink

Eyes- oak

Lips & jewellery- fuchsia

Tattoo- ink black, iris blue & sienna gold

Dress- fuchsia & ink black

Papers & Embellishments

DP- ' A Hint Of Pink' By Kate Knight

My stash- pink card, ribbon, 4mm & 3mm white pearls

Tools & Glues

'Collall All Purpose Glue' from Natalie & Amy's

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

'Stix2 Pick Up Tool' from Natalie & Amy's

'REBEL' cut on my Ecraft using a font on my laptop

'Tiny Bow' die cut by Memory Box from Natalie & Amy's

'Swirl#1' die cut by Joy Crafts 6003/0002

'5 x 7 inch card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, I am really sorry if I haven't been around lately. I have had both girls taking exams. Plus my gorgeous hubby is away from last night, until Sunday doing the 'Three Peaks' walk.....he starts to night by doing Ben Nevis.....rather him than me. I will try & pop around & see you all over the weekend!

Hugs xx

'Love Birds'

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges. Make sure you click on the link on my sidebar to see what fab offers Wendy has running at the moment!

Wow! I've just released this is my 100th creation for Delightful Challenges, that's gone so quick! Here's the link to my first creation!
Wow time certainly flies!

Anyhoos, our theme this week is

WEDDING/ANNIVERSARY

so if you have a friend whose having a summer wedding or you have an anniversary coming soon! Here's the chance to get something made!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sweet Stamping- great sketch
ABC Challenges - I {heart} animals

Bunny Zoe's- wings
Marker POP- loving you
Whoopsi Daisy- wedding/engagement/congratulations

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Love Birds' by Digital Delights

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Left birdie- wild orchid, fuchsia pink, sorbet, blossom, lemon & nutmeg

Right birdie- celestial blue, arctic blue, cool aqua, glacier blue, lemon & nutmeg

Heart- molten red & sunset

Colour shading done using 'magenta tint & magenta' Panpastels from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP-'Boofle' 12 x 12 stack by Docrafts

4mm baby blue pearls

Blue paper by Kodak

'Star Dust' Stickles  from Natalie & Amy's

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall' 3D glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
'Stix2' pick up tool from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Scalloped Heart' die cut by X-cut 503013
'Precious Hearts' die cut by Memory Box 98474 from Natalie & Amy's
5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's


This week we are sponsored by 'Scrapyland', the winner will receive a $15 voucher to spend instore!

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what romantic creations the DT have made!
Hugs xx

'Graffiti Jack'

Today is the start of a new challenge over at The Perfect Sentiment & this week we want to see your

For The Boys

creations. Create a card with a masculine theme, can be for a big boy or a little one.

Don't forget your sentiment!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Card Crafters Circle- fab sketch
Crafty Sentiments- for a male
LEJ Designs- boys/men
Papertake Weekly- hello boys!
Cards For Men- boys will be boys

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Graffiti Jack' by The Stamping Chef

Promarkers

Skin- sunkissed pink & blush

Derwent Inktense pencil

Eyes- iris blue

Hair- saddle brown & sienna gold

T shirt- Indian ink, bark, sepia ink & peacock blue

Trousers- deep indigo, navy blue & peacock blue

Hat- dusky purple, red violet & shiraz

Boots- madder brown & red oxide

Wristbands- dusky purple & red violet

Wall- neutral grey

Graffiti- bright blue, cherry, sherbet lemon, golden yellow, field green, 

violet, ink black & iron blue

Paint Splats- violet, bright blue & poppy red

Sentiment stamp- cherry, bright blue, golden yellow & violet

Sky coloured using 'turquoise & ultramarine blue tint' Panpastels from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

Blue paper by Kodak

My stash- brown card & sentiment

Paint splats

Tools & Glues

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

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

'Bricks & Bark' M-bossabilities folder by Spellbinders from Natalie & Amy's

'Paint splats' cut using my Ecraft using a free SVG by 'Free SVG's'

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

This week we are sponsored by Beccy's Place the winner will receive 3 fab digi images of their choice!

Thank you for stopping by today, I really do love reading your comments!

Please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab 'for the boys' creations the DT have made to inspire you...

Hugs xx