26 May 2016

Swinging Sweeney!

Good morning fellow crafters, I hope you are all ok. This warm weather is doing wonders for my bones, I am trying to pop out at least every other day for a walk to stretch the old bones! It seems to be working as I'm sleeping better, not waking up in pain so much, so all is good at the Camels Hump at the moment!!

I'm here today to share with you my latest creation with you for Digital Delights DT. Were as always the theme is....

ANYTHING GOES

Make sure you pop over & check out what the DT have created!




Challenges I Would Like To Enter
ABC Challenge- H is for heavy
Stempelgarten- animals
Make My Monday- in the garden

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Swinging Sweeney' by Digital Delights
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Derwent Coloursoft words in brown
Sweeney- pale blossom, blush pink, warm grey 4, black & steel grey
Hat- firebrick, deep red, dark brown, reef blue & indigo
Grass- mid green & light green
Swing- nutmeg, brown, raw sienna, pimento, pine & black

Papers & Embellishments
'all coloured card' from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'Hello Sunshine' sentiment from the 'Spring' set by Digital Delights

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
X-cut Xpress
'grass' Extended cuts by Ellison
'flying birds' die cuts by Memory Box 98655 from Natalie & Amy's
'rolling landscape' die cut by Die'sire from the Classiques Collection
'Spring border' die cut by Tattered Lace
'clouds' Embossalicious embossing folder by Die'sire
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today. I really had fun making this card, so why not have fun & make a card to join in with us!!!
Hugs xx

21 May 2016

Wryn!

I just love Tiddly Inks images & when I saw this very cute image was a freebie over on their Facebook page I just had to snag it & have a play!

I also thought the image was perfect to use for this fortnights My Time To Craft challenge, where the theme is...

PAPER PIECING!

One of my favourite things to do, but I always seem to forget about it! Loved making this card, my Mom had an operation on her thumb to remove part of the bone, so I thought this card would be perfect for her.



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Tiddly Inks- let your Tiddly flow
City Crafter- pretty pink & pastels
Lets Craft & Create- pretty in pink

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Thank You Beary Much, Wryn' By Tiddly Inks
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils words in brown
Skin- blush, ginger & blush pink
Hair- dove grey, steel grey & cranberry
Dress- light fawn, pale brown & light sand
Shoes- light fawn, ochre, pale brown & light sand
Bears- pale blossom & dove grey
Chair feet- tan & brown
Ground- ice grey 1 & 2

Paper & Embellishments
DP- 'Vintage Colours Romance' by Crafty Sensations
'brown' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'get well beary soon' from the 'Feel Better' sentiment set by Digital Delights
My stash- blue ribbon & wooden bear button

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please stop by & say hi to the design team & check out what they have made to help inspire you...
Hugs xx



20 May 2016

Crafty LiLi

It's time for a new release over at Inky Impressions & they are all so sweet, I just love them. Please pop over here & check them all out & especially what the fab Inkettes have made with them...

I was lucky enough to get the super cute, Scrapbooking LiLi to play with, I hope you like what I have done with her....



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
The Crafty Addicts- ATG with sentiment
Creative Craft Cottage- three of a kind (card candi)

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Crafty LiLi' by Inky Impressions
Promarkers/Flexmarkers in words
Spectrum Noir Pencils in numbers
Skin- blush, 86 & 08
Eyes- azure
Lips- blush & 33
Hair- umber, warm grey 5 & 3, 120 & 119
Hairband- lipstick red & 33
Jumper & tights- 120 & 33
Dress- april showers, 114 & 113
Shoes- april showers, 114, 113 & sunflower
Paper- 112, peony & 105
Scissors- warm grey 2
Ground- tan & champagne

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Curiosity Corner' by Dovecraft
'grey' card is from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'Dotty Ritz' card candi
My stash- grey ribbon & pearl heart ribbon slider 

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
X-cut Xpress
'with love' mini sentiment die cut by Tattered Lace
'rectangles #3' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD048
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget to pop over & see what the Inkettes have created using our fabulous new release images!
Hugs xx



18 May 2016

Pegasus!

I am soooooo excited to share with you some super, fabulously, exciting news (well for me anyhoos lol) I was lucky enough to be asked to join the wonderful 'Dream Team' over at
 Inspiration Destination. I am so happy to be joining this fab DT thank you so much Ema for having me xx

We have challenges every week starting on a Wednesday & guess what? Yeah they are always...

ANYTHING GOES!!

How cool is that & they also have some totally awesome prizes up for grabs. So make sure you pop over & check out what fab creations the 'Dream Team' have made this week & also check out this weeks prizes.....don't forget you have to be in it to win it!!!!


As soon as I saw this image, I know exactly what I wanted to do & I love how it looks...


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
City Crafter- pretty pinks & pastels
Crafty Sentiments- something with wings
Ooh La La- mythical
Where The Heart Is- one layer

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Flying Pegasus' by Fabrika Fantasy
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils
Pegasus- indigo, ultramarine, blue, scarlet & blush pink
Panpastels- diarylide yellow, ultramarine blue, permanent red, violet, magenta & magenta shade

Papers & Embellishments
'black' card from  the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'dream & believe' from the sentiment tag set #24 by Lily of the Valley
My stash- pink enamel dot

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

This week we are sponsored by 'Fabrika Fantasy' & 'Morgan's Artworld'

Thank you for stopping by today. As you can tell from my post I am super excited, so make sure you pop over & check out what goes on weekly at Inspiration Destination!
Hugs xx

17 May 2016

Christmas Joy!

It's time for the start of a new challenge over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday. Make sure you pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made. Don't forget you can find the sketch either here...or at the end of my post! 

As always, the sketch is a must & the theme is optional. This fortnights theme is...

PARTY!

don't forget its optional & the sketch is a must!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Critters & Creatures- ATG with a critter
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG as long as Christmas
Sparkles Monthly- animal magic
Sparkles Christmas- Christmas cuties

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Christmas Joy' by Penny Black
Tim Holtz distress inks
Mouse- antique linen, tea dye & vintage photo
Hat- festive berries & tumbled glass
Presents- festive berries, tumbled glass, mowed lawn & squeezed lemonade
Ground- mowed lawn

Papers & Embellishments
'red & white' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
My stash- red ribbon & sentiment

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
X-cut Xpress
'Swiss Dots' embossing folder by Provocraft
'Circle' die cuts by X-cut 503416
'Circle' de cuts from the Doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020
'5 x 7" white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

This fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget you have two weeks to enter our challenge using the above sketch, the theme is optional.
Hugs xx


12 May 2016

D is for Speckles the Dog!!


It's time for a new release over at Digital Delights. This month & next month we are going to be sharing the Digital Delights Alphabet with you

I was lucky enough to get Speckles the Dog to play with....I just love this dog!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafting For All Seasons- add some embossing
Fab & Funky- for a child
 Sisterhood of Crafters- no designer papers
Simon Says Stamp- embossing

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'D- Speckles the Dog' by Digital Delights
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Derwent Coloursoft words in brown
Speckles- sandstone, brown, pale brown, dove grey, muted pink, fresh bloom & blush pink
Collar- poppy, dark brown, deep red, gold, pimento & orange
D- surf blue, indigo & sea green
Tim Holtz distress inks
Embossing colour distressed using 'vintage photo'

Papers & Embellishments
'blue' card is from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by papermania
My stash- silver brad, top dog food bowl charm & red ribbon

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
X-cut Xpress
'bones & paws' embossing folder by Crafts Too
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous 'alphabet' creations the DT have made using the new release.
hugs xx






7 May 2016

Winnie The Pooh & Piglet Too!

Oh my glob I did a very happy dance when I saw that Disney were releasing Pooh Bear stamps...squeal!!! He is by far my favourite ever Disney character & the girls grew up with me reading all about the hundred acre wood. So when I saw these fabulous stamps I just had to have them!!!

I have used my new stamps to make my DT creation for My Time To Craft. Where for the next fortnight we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow. (you can find it either here or at the end of my post)



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Fab & Funky- 3 or more layers
Word Art Wednesday- family friendly ATG
Digi Choosday- kraft/die cut

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Pooh & Piglet' by Disney
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils
Pooh- dark brown, orange, pale orange & lemon yellow
Jumper- bright purple, cranberry & rose
Piglet- scarlet, blood orange, bright pink & blush pink
Clothes- deep red, rose & blush pink
Ground- indigo

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Back to Basics True Blue' by Dovecraft
'Neenah Desert Storm' kraft card by Crafters Companion
'red, pink, green & white' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
My stash- turquoise dew drop

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
X-cut Xpress
'leaves' Fabulous Phlox die cut by Memory Box 98511
'flowers' from the Pretty Petals Floral Delight set by Sara Davies
'banner' die cut by Joy Crafts 6002/0386
'with love' mini text die cut by Tattered Lace
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

This fortnights sketch

I hope you like my 'Pooh Bear' creation as much as I do
Don't forget to pop over to the MTTC challenge blog & check out what fab creation the DT have made using our sketch!
Hugs xx

5 May 2016

Hello Flower!


It's time for this months challenge to start over at Inky Impressions. Don't forget on the 20th of every month we share or new release creations with you, so make sure you pop on over & check them out!!

This months theme is.....

DIE CUTS & FLOWERS

you don't have to use an Inky image, but if you do you get entered into the draw for the prize twice & you could also receive our Inky Favourite badge for your blog!!!

This month I decided to use one of last months new release images, I just love her!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Tuesday Throwdown- welcome Spring
Card In Envy- girls

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Lili Messenger Birdie' by Inky Impressions
Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black
Derwent Coloursoft words in brown
Skin- blush, ginger & blush pink
Eyes- frosted jade
Hair- primrose, ochre & light sand
Earrings & nails- peony
Hairband- peony, blackberry, grey lavender, oasis & sea green
Jumper- oasis, sea green, sunflower, bright orange & dove grey
Skirt- oasis, sea green & frosted jade
Shoes- oasis & sea green
Birdie- frozen lake, blackberry, canary & orange
Envelope- white grey & wild cranberry

Papers & Embellishments
'all coloured card' from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
My stash- white card, 4mm purple pearls & 4mm pink pearls

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
X-cut Xpress
'grass' extended cuts by Ellison
'Hello Flower' die cut Sizzix Thinlits 660805
'flower stem' from the Blooming Violet die cut set by Memory Box 98504
'Delicate Blossoms' die cut flowers by Sweet Dixie dies SDD102
'clouds' Embossalicious embossing folder by Die'sire
'5 x 7" white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous creations the Inkettes have made to help inspire you!
Hugs xx


3 May 2016

Mom & Me!

It's time for a new challenge over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday. For the next fortnight we have a fabulous sketch for you. You can find it here or at the end of my post. Don't forget there is an optional theme for you to follow, which is.....

MOM & ME!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Eureka Stamps- feminine/mothers day
The Paper Girls- all about the ladies
Dragonfly Journeys- Mamma Mia
Robyn's Fetish- Mothers Day

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Mother & Child' by Whiff of Joy
Derwent Studio Pencils
Mom
Skin- pale vermillion & venetian red
Hair- burnt umber, copper, burnt yellow & ochre
Dress- delft blue, spectrum blue, cobalt blue, deep cadmium & chinese white
Leggings- delft blue, ultramarine & chinese white
Shoes- crimson lake & rose madder lake
Child
Skin- pale vermillion & venetian red
Hat- dark violet, imperial purple & red violet lake
Dress- spectrum orange, middle chrome, zinc yellow & chinese white
Leggings- spectrum orange & chinese white
Shoes- imperial purple, dark velvet & light velvet
Ground- bottle green, mineral green, cedar green & grass green
Stars- spectrum orange, middle chrome & zinc yellow
Tim Holtz distress ink
Sentiment colour distressed using 'antique linen'

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Pastel Craft Collection' by Papermania
'pink' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'Mom & Me' sentiment computer generated
My stash- ribbon & kraft card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
X-cut Xpress
'Scalloped Heart' die cut by X-cut 503013
'Scalloped Circle' die cut by X-cut 503408
'Circle' die cut by X-cut 503416
Hearts are the waste from the 'Mini Heart Tree' by Tattered Lace

This fortnights sketch



Thank you for stopping by today, fingers crossed I will be around to comment on your creations real soon. Having a bad M.E crash at the moment, so I will be around I promise xx
Hugs xx