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Saturday 30 August 2014

Hippie Birthday Man! Dies to Die for DT card

Hello my lovely crafty friends.
I hope you are well and having a good weekend. Sending hugs to those in need of them.

I am here today to share my card made using some gorgeous items from Dies to Die for

The fabulous fun stamp is from Whimsy Stamps Crissy Armstrong Collection and the colourful papers are by Doodlebug. I have used one of my favourite flower dies - Die-Namics Upsy Daisy and the sentiment is from a set by Paper Smooches.



Items Used:



Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.
bye for now


Thursday 28 August 2014

Season's Tweeting - DigiStamp Boutique DT card

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.
I hope you are well and having a good week. Sending hugs to those in need of them.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my last card, you are so kind.

So, I am here today to share my DT card for DigiStamp Boutique
I chose an image from the adorable Christmas Tweets Set and the sentiment is from the Cute Robins Chicklets Set

As you can see my card is very CAS. I decided that I need to make some flatter Christmas cards for posting this year. To help me with this, I have used the fabulous sketch found over at the wonderful Less is More Challenge this week






Items Used : 
Digi Stamp - DigiStamp Boutique Christmas Tweets Set coloured with Promarkers
Sentiment - DigiStamp Boutique  Cute Robins Chicklets
Embossing Folder - Crafter's Companion 'Let it Snow'
Die-Namics Circle Stax
Crystal Glamour Dust
Silver gems from stash



I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Less is More Challenge - Fabulous Sketch 
Winter Wonderland - Anything Goes for Xmas
Penny's Paper Crafty - Children and/or Christmas

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my card today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.
Bye for now
hugs


Tuesday 26 August 2014

Transport at the Passion for Promarkers Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.
I hope all is well with you and that you are having a good week. Sending hugs to those in need of them.

Today is the start of a Passion for Promarkers Challenge.
This week our fun theme chosen by the lovely Kelly is
Transport
For this challenge we are sponsored by Polkadoodles.
The prize for the lucky winner is 2 Digi-Stamps from their online store.

So, onto my card. I have used a fabulous stamp that I have had for a while, I think I have only used it once before! 
The flowers and sentiment have been stamped with VersaMark ink and embossed in white. I made this card when it was still nice sunshiny weather, hence the bright colours!


Items Used:
Stamp - Heltz Cuppleditch Flower Power Camper Van coloured with Promarkers
Sentiment - LOTV ( free with magazine)
Papers - Doodlebug designs
Flowers - Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch - coloured with Promarkers
Die-Namics Pierced Rectangles Stax
Die-Namics Scalloped Border Die
VersaMark Ink and White Embossing Powder

If you take a look at the Passion for Promarkers Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by this week's design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:
Natalie and Amy - Die Cuts and Blooms
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps - 2 or More Patterned Papers
Allsorts - Warm Sunshiny Colours

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.
bye for now
hugs



Thursday 21 August 2014

Space Dude - DigiStamp Boutique DT card

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.
I hope you are well and having a good week. Sending hugs to those in need of them.

I have had great fun making a pop-up style box card using some images from the wonderful Space Adventure Set from DigiStamp Boutique that you can find HERE.




All the images I have used together with the sentiment are included in the set and it's on offer at the moment too!


Items Used:
Digi-stamp and sentiment - DigiStamp Boutique Space Adventure Set coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Doodlebug Designs
Die-Namics Stacking Stars Die
Xcut Corner Rounder Punch
Acetate and coloured card from stash

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday
Stamping Sensations - August Challenge Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids - Anything Goes 4 Kids
Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes
Card Mania -  Birthday Party
The Male Room - Seeing Stars
Fab 'n' Funky - For the Kids
Crafty Girls Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.
Bye for now
hugs

Saturday 16 August 2014

Stitching at A Gem of a Challenge

Hello again everyone.
I hope you are well and having a good weekend. As promised I'm here with my second card of the day.

Today is the start of a new
For the next 2 weeks our fun theme (picked my me!) is
Stitching 
(Real or Faux)

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images
(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS
of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

I have used the adorable Bella with Bouquet. She is so sweet and a joy to colour.
The layers have been hand stitched, I really enjoy doing this but it takes me a while so don't do it as often as I would like.


Items Used: Bella with Bouquet coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers
Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Papers - LOTV and (possibly) K and Co
Sentiment - LOTV 
Die-Namics Pierced Oval Stax
Spellbinders Floral Ovals
Marianne Design Craftables Circle , flower and leaf stitch die
Tonic Studios small and medium flower punches
Woodware Medium Leaf Punch

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge, you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of this week's design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

In the Pink - Anything Goes As long as it's pink!
My Craft Spot - 3D Flowers
Natalie and Amy's Challenge - Die cuts & Flowers

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop and look at my blog once again today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.
bye for now
hugs


Home is Where the Heart is - Dies to Die for DT card


Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.
I hope you are well, sending more hugs to those in need of them.

Thank you for your all your kind wishes. Emily had a wonderful birthday on Thursday and I am pleased to say that Holly did exceptionally well in her A Levels which means that she can go the the University of her choice which is a big relief. Yes, we are so proud of her.

Anyway, I have 2 cards to share today so I had better let get on with it!
First up is my DT card for Dies to Die for.
I was sent some gorgeous papers made by Simple Stories and decided to make a card using them without using any stamps. The papers have been cut with  Die-Namics Blueprints 12 and 13 and the beautiful flower is the wonderful Die-Namics Gerbera Daisy. I love this flower so you may be seeing a lot more of it in future!



Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my first card on the day. I will be back later with my DT card for A Gem of a Challenge.
Bye for now
hugs 

Thursday 14 August 2014

Truffle and Cake - DigiStamp Boutique DT card

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.
I hope all is well with you and you are having a good week. Sending big hugs to those in need of them.

I am here today to share my DT card for DigiStamp Boutique using the totally adorable Truffle and Cake.
He is one of the fabulous new images that have been released this month.


Items Used:
Digi-stamp - DigiStamp Boutique Truffle and cake coloured with Promarkers
Papers - some more old ones possibly DCWV?
Wink of Stella Brush Glitter Marker (used on cupcake)
Die-Namics Blueprints 12
Ric-rac trim and button from stash


I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:
Sketch Saturday - Fabulous sketch #322
Card Mania - Birthday Party


Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.

We have a busy day here today. It's my youngest daughter's 15th Birthday- Happy Birthday Emily, love you loads! The last 15 years sure have gone by quickly. Also my eldest daughter collects her A Level results this morning. Hopefully it will be celebrations all round. No matter what, I feel extremely proud and blessed to have 3 such wonderful children.

Bye for now
hugs to you all



Tuesday 12 August 2014

Milestone Birthdays at the Passion for Promarkers Challenge

Good Morning my lovely friends.
I hope you are well and having a good week. Sending hugs to those in need of them.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my last card, you are all too kind and your support means so much to me.

Today is the start of a new Passion for Promarkers Challenge.
Our theme this week set by the lovely Jane is 
Milestone Birthdays

For this challenge we are sponsored by
 Letraset - Prize pack of Flexmarkers
and
A Day for Daisies - Prize $12 Voucher

Fortunately, I needed to make a 40th Birthday card so I used a stylish image from DigiStamp Boutique.

I must apologise for my poor quality photos, my colouring looks really flat although in real life the dress and hair are shaded. Maybe I should start borrowing my hubby's camera!
I have used Wink of Stella glitter on her eye shadow and the champagne.



Side view shows the colours better!


Items Used:
Digital Stamp - DigiStamp Boutique Party Rach coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers
Papers - Bo Bunny Double Dot
Whimsy Corner Die
Die-Namics Circle Stax
Sentiment - computer generated
Pearls and Gems from stash


If you take a look at the Passion for Promarkers Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of this week's design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Ladybug Crafts - Favourite Colours (this is one of my favourites as you can tell by looking at my blog design!)
Crafting with Dragonflies - Create a centre step or side step card
I ♥ Promarkers - Fancy Folds
My Sheri Crafts - Shaped Cards
Hobby Cutz - Fancy Folds

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.
Bye for now
hugs

Thursday 7 August 2014

We're Cute and Cuddly at Crafty Little Fairies Challenge!

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.
I hope you are well and having a good week. Sending hugs to those in need of them.
Today is the start of a new Crafty Little Fairies Challenge.
Our theme this month is
Cute and Cuddly

For this challenge we have some fabulous sponsors, please see the challenge blog for more details of these.

I have made a card with the adorable Stanley from DigiStamp Boutique which you can find here
He is in a set with 3 other equally cute images and there are some fabulous sentiments included too.
The Birthday die is one that I borrowed from a friend, it's definitely going on my wish list!


Items Used:
Digi-stamp - DigiStamp Boutique Stanley dog set  coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers
Papers - Doodlebug Designs
Bazzill Basics Kraft card
Dies - Memory Box Grand Happy Birthday
Joanna Sheen Star Bunting
Memory Box Cosmic Stars

If you take a look at the Crafty Little Fairies Challenge, you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Send a Smile for Kids - CAS for Kids
The Corrosive Challenge - Birthdays
Addicted to Stamps - Make your Mark
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday - Anything Birthday Goes

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today, I really do appreciate your support and encouragement.
Sorry I have been quiet on my blog lately, things are still hectic here, for one reason and another. Hopefully I will be back on track soon.
Bye for now
hugs


Friday 1 August 2014

Sew What? at A Little Bit Crafty Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.
I hope you are well and that you have had a good week.
So here we are at the beginning of August, this year is certainly flying by!

Anyway, today is the start of a new
This month our theme is 
Sew What?
We want to see all your sewing themed crafty makes whether they have real sewing or faux sewing or something crafty that you've actually made with a needle and thread!

For this challenge we are sponsored by:

Darkroom door - collection of stamps

Whimsy stamps - $15 gift voucher 

Blooming Felt Ltd - £20 voucher

Beads direct - £10 voucher


So, onto my card. I was very lucky to be sent some gorgeous stamps from Darkroom Door, one of our generous sponsors.
 As you can see have keep my design fairly simple. My stitching has been done by hand. The papers are very old and unfortunately I don't know who they are made by.


Items Used:
Memento Ink - Rich Cocoa
Die-Namics Stitched Circle Stax
Die-Namics Blueprints 14 (flower)
Button and twine from stash

If you take a look at A Little Bit Crafty Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Milk Coffee Stamps - 2 or more die cuts
Fantastic Tuesday Challenge - Anything goes

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my card today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make
bye for now
hugs

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