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The Sugar Bowl 76

2012-02-08T17:49:00.002Z

My card for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl. I stretched the sketch to fit a DL card. I thought I had better use this Homegrown cutie, her first outing onto a card. The optional extra is paper piecing. I pieced her top, trousers and front of shoes. The papers are from Sweet shoppe designs, can't remember who by, but have had an age. Punched a couple of Martha Stewart butterflies with gems trailing behind. Not sure whether to add a sentiment, so left it blank for now.

High Hopes

2012-02-06T21:21:00.003Z

Well here I am with a card. I told myself that I would enter more challenges this year. I'm not doing so well with that so far, but hey ho. Anyway my card tonight is for the challenge over at High Hopes where they want to see pink - loads a pink. So I used this wee cutie and the pink papers are downloads from Pink Petticoat. The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley cut into a tag shape and the lace is from The Ribbon Girl. I have followed the sketch over at Papertake Weekly and think I will use it again. I'm trying to make A6 size cards at the mo, and always struggle with them. Since I have found the square card, I struggle with anything else.

Winter Wonderland

2012-01-17T17:53:00.005Z

First up I have my entry into the challenge over Winter Wonderland where they want to see Birthdays. I don't normally associate snowflakes with Birthdays, but so wanted to use these papers. The papers are a download from Sweet Shoppe Designs - Forecast flurries by Eva Kipler. The image is from Sugar Nellie and I coloured in these colours for the Sugar Nellie Facebook challenge. Added a punched snowflake, a button and printed sentiment, and the diecut Daughter. I also want to enter it into Cupcake crafts challenge where the theme is winter Birthdays.

And my next card is another image from Sugar Nellie - Pippi Longsocks. I made this card for the last challenge over at The Sugar Bowl, but missed the challenge because the batteries were dead in the camera. So thought I would show it anyway.

The Sugar Bowl #72

2011-11-30T14:26:00.003Z

My entry for The Sugar Bowl. This card has been finished for about a week now, but my Laptop has died on me - so a little trip to PC World is in order me thinks. But never fear - I have managed to pinch my Dad's for a while (Ssh don't tell him). Anyway I got a new download from Sweet Shoppe Designs - Forecast Flurries (I think) and now think this is my new fave papers (for now anyway). This wee sweetie is from Sugar Nellie and the sentiment is from Whimsy stamps.

The Sugar Bowl 70

2011-11-02T11:41:00.002Z

This card has been made for about a week now. So thought I had better post it before the new challenge. This one is for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl where I have flipped the sketch. The optional extra is clean and simple. Yes - while my cards are pretty simple usually, I do like to use more than one dp. The image is a new one from Sugar Nellie. The papers are First edition and the sentiment is Cats Life Press. Found a few flowers - think they are Prima, with a pearl brad and I think the swirl is a quickutz die.

The Sugar Bowl #69

2011-10-19T19:18:00.003+01:00

Running late as usual. Visitors and crafting don't go together, so posting this in between visitors. Don't get me wrong, it's great to see them all. Anyway, my card for The Sugar Bowl challenge. The optional extra is a photo which I took to be green (very green and gingham). So I used Pink Petticoat papers and Lili of the Valley sentiment alongside my Simply Sassy image. Matted on green card and coloured with Polychromos and blended with sansador.

Saturated Canary Challenge #1

2011-10-05T12:09:00.003+01:00

Soo wanted to get a card made for the first Challenge over at the Saturated Canary Challenge blog. So love these digi images, and soo love Halloween too. Not that I ever really made Halloween cards, so I guess peeps will be getting a surprise when they receive these eh. I wasn't sure where I was going with the sketch, but think it turned out pretty cool. The paper is a download from Sweet Shoppe Designs, can't remember who by, but it's not a Halloween set. The web is a Martha Stewart punch and the ticket a Whimsy digi. The ghost is a Sizzlet die - a set of 3 charms. I bought these to make some charms with shrink plastic, but so far have only used them like this - cutting the hole part away. Added a bit of ribbon and buttons and that's me. Really liked how this turned out, so may have to make a few more like this.

The Sugar Bowl 67

2011-09-21T17:58:00.003+01:00

Finally got round to posting my card for the The Sugar Bowl challenge., using this darling Sugar Nellie Heavenly Angel image. Coloured her very lightly in yellowy colours. Cut her out with nesties and added some stars. The extra is to use scraps - well I managed to use some scraps to add the strips of white at the back. I added some antique linen distress ink around the edges. The card really didn't photo very well - it does look much better IRL.

The Sugar Bowl 66

2011-09-07T17:19:00.003+01:00

I wasn't gonna do the challenge this time over at The Sugar Bowl, just couldn't get into it at all. But a little bit of me time, crafting away soon changed that. So here we have my card with the optional extra of one for the girls. I coloured this super cute image - Warm Winter Friends from Sugar Nellie and cut it out. Cut a circle out with a nestie and embossed it with a snowflake cuttlebug folder. The papers are the Me To You Christmas range from Do crafts. Lovin these - think I might need to buy some more. Added some punched circles and sentiment from Craftwork cards and that's me.

The Sugar Bowl 65 - 2nd entry

2011-08-22T15:08:00.003+01:00

My 2nd card for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl. This time I decided not to go with the optional of blue (mainly because the image was already coloured to match these papers). But I just had to get this image onto a card - lovin this one. I added a bit of stickles to her clothes to make it nice and sparkly. The papers are a download from Sweet shoppe designs - Winter Wishes by Zoe Pearn. These were my must use papers last year, and working on it this year. The border punch is EK Success - just had to get some snowflakes in there somewhere. The sentiment circle is from Whimsy stamps.

The Sugar Bowl #65

2011-08-20T19:40:00.003+01:00

Thought I had post this card for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl before I forget. I was supposed to post it the other day - oops. Anyway - the optional theme is blue. I kinda used blue (as long as the added pink is OK - and yes, it is blue paper honest). The paper is a download from Pink Petticoat and I found the ribbon in my stash and thought it would go. Martha Stewart cherish border punch and butterflies to finish off my Sassy image. I'm lovin these girls - soo cute.

Winter Wonderland CCT

2011-08-17T20:37:00.004+01:00

I thought I had better get cracking on some Christmas cards. Everyone around me keeps telling me it's only so many weeks til Christmas. Aaargh. So for the challenge over at Cute Card Thursday they want to see clean and simple. I don't usually go for this style, but might just have to change that. I got this Marianne D stag die, which says it all really. So I printed out the Merry Christmas (several times before I got the right size/place right enough) and matted all onto brown card. Yes - brown, I know it looks black though. I scribbled the brown around the text layer just because I thought it looked a bit bare.

And my second card for the challenge over at Winter Wonderland where the theme is Light it up. So I used this cute Bildmalarna image and the sketch over at Sweet stop. The papers are Papermania, punched snowflake, printed sentiment, a bit of ribbon, button and job done.

The Sugar Bowl #64

2011-08-07T15:10:00.005+01:00

Thought I had better get a move on with my card for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl. They give you longer - well it just takes me longer to make it. It isn't really how it started out to be. I coloured my Sugar Nellie Pip image and started cutting the paper for a 5" card. Oops - image is a bit too big for that. So I was gonna print more out, but lay ed it onto the 6" card and thought I would give it a go using that bit. It's not how I usually end up, but think I might just have to try it again. The papers are Sweet shoppe Designs by Zoe Pearn. I added a bit of lace and a doily cut from a cheery Lyn design die. I couldn't find the sentiment stamp I wanted, so left it for now. I don't know if I will add one later - probably not. I chose the bright colours for the Sugar Nellie Facebook challenge, which is summery yellows and oranges.

The Sugar Bowl #63

2011-07-09T19:00:00.004+01:00

My first card here is for the challenge over on Sugar Nellie Facebook page, which is Christmas in July. I got my super cute new rubber in (shh don't tell Hubby), so just had to make a card. Image is Snow Buddies from Sugar Nellie and papers are from Sweet Shoppe Designs by Zoe Pearn - Happy Holidays. Sentiment is Lili of the Valley and tree is a Marianne D die. Excuse the light reflection on the snowman. We had a nice sunny day, so I took the photo outside and I think it was too bright on the table. Oh you just can't win taking photos can you.

And my second card is yet another newbie from Sugar Nellie. A Pip this time. I'm lovin these wee guys (OK Girls). This card is for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl and the added extra is to make your own flowers - I can do that yeah. I used 2 different sized EK Success punches, inked around the edges and added some pearls. The papers are from Sweet Shoppe Designs (again) - A little Shabby A little Sweet by Shawna Clingerman and Susan Bartolini. I did draw a rock for wee Pip to sit on, couldn't have her in mid air now could I. The sentiment stamps are from Whimsy stamps and I have added a bit of seam binding. Again excuse the bright marks on her face - more sun.

The Sugar Bowl #62

2011-06-29T13:07:00.002+01:00

Here we have my card for The Sugar Bowl challenge with the extra of summer. These wee guys were already coloured and crying out to be used. So I used more digi papers from Sweet shoppe Designs - High Octane by Heather Roselli. I've kept it pretty simple really, but think the image goes with that. I don't think you can get this stamp anymore - Hamish and Maggie from Sugar Nellie. The fun has been die cut using sizzix sizzlet dies.

The Sugar Bowl #61

2011-06-15T17:33:00.006+01:00

I have a couple of things to show today. First up I have my entry for The Sugar Bowl where the theme is Love/Weddings. So I thought this was the only stamp I had suitable for it (not so I guess when you really look at the stamps). Anyway, I decided to use the Tartan ribbon, so was kinda limited as to what paper I could use. The paper is from a Crafters Companion CD - Love 2. They are a little redder than I thought, but hey ho - they still work. I have embossed the circle with a heart Cuttlebug embossing folder. The sentiment is Lili of the Valley. I have also added 3 flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts with some Papermania gem brads in the centre.

And secondly I have made a bag from a Tutorial from Simply Sassy. I have been eyeing this up for a while and finally got round to making it - Love it. It so isn't how I started out, but I'm liking it (I think). Not too sure if the bunch of flowers is too much, but it's stuck now. I have a pink feather behind the flowers too - found it among some real old stash, so thought - why not. Used Martha Stewart Cherish punch for the bottom border and added a few punched MS butterflies and added some pearls on there too. And as there is a pin among the flowers, thought I would enter it into the challenge over at Cute Card Thursday where the theme is pins and pearls. The paper is Papermania and I used nesties to cut out the handles. Now I just have to find something nice to put in it. Although Big Sis has been known to just get an empty box (oops), but - hey she's loved them anyway.

The Sugar Bowl #60

2011-06-01T19:00:00.003+01:00

Oops - nearly forgot to post this one. My card for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl. Kept it pretty simple again. The papers are a download from Sweet shoppe designs, and some lace and flower from Wild Orchid crafts with a gem brad in the centre. Coloured with polychromos and cut out with my nesties, and the sentiment is Craftwork cards.

Penny Black Sat wk150

2011-05-11T18:49:00.003+01:00

Today's card is for the challenge over at Penny Black Saturday, where they want to see Distressing. I have distressed a wee bit. I have sponged around the edges of the image and the text. The papers are again downloads from Sweet shoppe designs. Both the sentiment and image are Penny Black - Just had to have these (my Sis works in Spec savers). I glossy accented the glasses to make them look more realistic. Added a wee charm on some ribbon and corner and that's it really.

The Sugar Bowl #59

2011-05-09T11:50:00.004+01:00

I'm quick of the mark this week with my Sugar Bowl card. Normally I'm last minute. And look - I've even put a watermark thingy on too. Not that someone will want to steal my cards, but hey ho, just to be on the safe side. You'll probably find it all over the cards til I find where I really want it, but I'll get there. Anyway, I have used an older stamp for this one, just love this wee guy from the Homegrown range. The pink paper is Pink Petticoat and the doily is a Cheery Lyn Die cut. With Kraft card for matts and the text. I have also added some Craftwork card candy things in the corners. The extra option is for distressing/vintage. have done that with my new Tim Holtz distressing tool thingy. I don't know what I have done here, but I have somehow managed to change the text. Cool - if only I knew how I did it.

The Sugar Bowl #58

2011-05-04T17:49:00.002+01:00

Another Sugar Bowl card from me. The extra was buttons for this one. I used another coloured Sassy girl (getting through them slowly) with papers from Sweet shoppe designs. I punched the flowers out from the same papers and added a little pearl in the centres. The corner is from Wild Orchid crafts (I'm liking these). Just a quickie post from me today, so losing time these days.

The Sugarbowl 56

2011-04-06T16:30:00.003+01:00

For my first card I have followed the sketch over at The Sugarbowl with the option of using pink. I had this Simply Sassy image all coloured up and waiting to be made into a card. I couldn't go completely pink, so managed to add a little green(ish) colour too. The papers are from Sweet Shoppe Designs and are by Zoe Pearn. The snowflake border is an EK Success punch and the wee flowers are Marianne Designs die and the corner is Nellie Snellen die. The snowflakes are an old punch I have. Added a little bit of ribbon and printed sentiment and job done - Oh, and a bit of stickles for the glistening snow.

And my next card is for the Sugar Nellie challenge over on Facebook. They want a white on white card. It is all white - honest. The image looks like it has had some ink on the edges, but no - it's just from the die. Embossed the backing with the swiss dots Cuttlebug folder and flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, with Craftwork candy in the centre, and a little bit of ribbon.

Sugar Nellie Sketch Saturday

2011-03-25T18:51:00.003Z

For the Sugar Nellie Facebook challenge they want you to make a child's card. I had this guy all coloured in, so thought I would use him. I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday which I thought was perfect for this wee guy. It's a 6inch card, I normally use 5inch, but the image was just a bit big for the 5. But I'm liking it, and can see me making more of this size. The papers are a download from sweet shoppe designs by H Roselli. The sentiment is a stamp from Whimsy stamps and the 4 is cut with a sizzix die and I have used the zig zag MS punch. Coloured with polychromos.

The Sugar Bowl & Friday Sketches

2011-03-09T18:18:00.003Z

Two cards today, both using new Mangas from Sugar Nellie. First up I have a card following the sketch over at Friday Sketches. I have used some papers that were free from a magazine - they are by Nitwits. I knew I really wanted to use them, but kept picking them up and putting them down again. So decided now was the time. The wee Bee was part of the set too. I cut the circle with a die from Nellie Snellen (I think) and the sentiment I have had an age and don't know who it is by. And a bit of seam binding to finish off.

My second card is following the sketch over at The Sugar Bowl. The option was clean and simple. I'm not really very good at that bit, but think I managed it here. Just used white card and black matt. The sentiment is from a Popcorn set from Crafters Companion.

CCT & Friday Sketches

2011-02-09T12:09:00.002Z

I have managed another card for a couple of challenges. I have used the sketch over at Friday Sketches. Wasn't too sure at first, but my image fitted into the circle, so gave it a go. And with everything put on, I think it comes together. The papers are a download from Sweet Shop Designs and some kraft card. The image and sentiment came together and are a download from Bugaboo. Punched some flowers and cut some triangles, embossed the circle with swiss dots Cuttlebug folder and job done I think. The card also fits into the challenge over at Cute Card Thursday which is banish the blues - a card with a bit of humour. Well I thought it was good anyway.

The Sugar Bowl #52

2011-02-08T21:32:00.002Z

Yay - I'm on a roll with this card making thing. I've managed to get my card finished for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl. The theme is love, but I decided to go with the J'adore thing. I really don't know where that came from. I put the hearts on, but they ended up slightly squint. But I decided to put a bow on the one that was sticking out more. To make you think it's supposed to I guess. The papers are Ella Blue I think, just love these. And of course my image is a Simply Sassy girl from Sugar Nellie. Loving these girls, just can't get enough of them. Just have to make some cards with the mountain of coloured images I now have. I added some punched flowers and some papermania dew drop thingies.

Papertake weekly and more

2011-01-31T17:16:00.004Z

For my card today I have followed the sketch over at Papertake weekly, but have turned it upside down. I decided to make a Valentines card for the Hubby, So the card also fits into the challenge over at A spoonful of sugar which is Valentines. And over at the High Hopes challenge the theme is Glitter or Sparkle. There is some on there - honest. I have put stickles on the stamped hearts. The papers are Pink Petticoat, the image is High Hopes and the sentiment is Whimsy stamps. I cut the hearts out myself, but didn't do it too well. But it's OK, I managed to hide the worst bits by putting them under the larger one. I kept it pretty simple as I didn't think Hubby would really want flowers and bows. (Not this time anyway)

ABC Xmas - B

2011-01-25T18:21:00.003Z

I finally finished my card for the challenge over at ABC Xmas. They are at B - for Black and White, and have offered this freebie Dustin Pike image. How cool is that. So I decided to use white with black matt. I was planning on using B&W papers right enough, but they are buried somewhere. But I kinda like it. I have kinda used an old sketch from Friday Sketches which I am liking. I added a bit of ribbon and some MS punched snowflakes with some black Craftwork cards card candy. I also embossed the two white bits behind the image with snowflakes, and the sentiment is Cats Life Press.

The Sugar Bowl #51

2011-01-19T15:53:00.004Z

Well I thought I would try and get crafting again. So what better way than to enter The Sugar Bowl challenge. I kept it pretty simple really, and even inked up one of my new stamps. A lovely Leanne Ellis stamp. I used Pink Petticoat papers and Craftwork cards sentiment and card candy. The flowers are Prima I think, found them while I was having a nosey in some boxes. I cut the circles out with nesties and embossed the white bit.

The Sugar Bowl #49

2010-12-27T15:36:00.003Z

I thought I had better get my card posted for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl before the new one is posted. The extra was to use snowflakes, so I picked this cutie by Mary Hall. Only I cut the snowflakes off - go figure eh. The papers are again downloads from Sweet Shoppe Designs, by Zoe Pearn. Just love em. I have used a Martha Stewart Icicle punch, but it doesn't show up very well here, and a snowflake punch that I got from Hobbycraft. The button was added for a bit of colour on the snowflake. I also used the Cuttlebug snowflakes embossing folder. I think I might just have to find some more different ones for a change.

The Sugar Bowl #45

2010-10-20T12:27:00.002+01:00

It's been that long since I have done anything here that I nearly forgot my password. Not good. I thought I had better get my card up that I made for the Sugar Bowl challenge. It's only been sitting around for the last week. But here I am. I decided these were the only stamps I had that went with the theme Autumn, so I chopped her legs off. I had already coloured her, so couldn't waste the wee squirrel. So he got his place on the bottom. The papers are a download from Sweet Shoppe Designs. I am so addicted to this site. I think they are by Zoe Pearn. The sentiment is a Magnolia stamp, and the leaves are an MS punch.

Thought I would show you my wee pups as well. My miniture Jack Russell had 3 wee puppies on the 8th September. They are growing well and are getting up to so much mischief, but still adorable. This is the wee girl, she had a home straight away and she has a lot of character. I think she is gonna be like her Mum.

And this is the middle one, he's just so chunky, And so like his Dad (our short leg black and tan Jack Russell). He certainly likes his food. He's not got a home yet, but I think Hubby is secretly happy and wants to keep him.

And then we have the Baby - Boab. He's going to Hubby's lil Sis and will be spoilt rotten I'm sure. But at least we can still see him regular.

One of the three together. The Boss woman leading. From L to R Boab, Bess and Barney.

Cute card Thursday and A spoonful of sugar

2010-07-27T19:27:00.003+01:00

Finally I have got round to putting a card up. Although I am pushing it a bit for the challenge over at A spoonful of sugar. They give you 3 weeks and I still nearly miss it. For my card I have used the sketch from Cute card Thursday. The papers are a download from Sweet Shoppe Designs - there's a surprise eh. The donkey is from Stampavie, designed especially for Michelle, and yes, the card is to send to Michelle. I don't know her, but love to visit her blog and see her wonderful cards and photos of her animals. I'm guessing you all know about her accident, so wont go into it. Anyway, back to the card. I punched out the flowers and the ticket is a stamp from Whimsy stamps. And I have added a few craftwork card thingies - you know them brad like thingies. And I had better go and try and upload this, before I miss the challenge completely.

Cute card Thursday #119

2010-07-07T18:04:00.004+01:00

The challenge over at Cute Card Thursday is Lets get Fruity. So, as I am not getting in much crafting lately, thought I would get these tags for my Mums fruit chutney she made. Only another 11 to make. Mum retired and decided to make some chutney for everyone at work. Me being smart said - I'll make some tags to go with them. So I had printed out the name - only it should read March 2010 - shh I wont tell if you wont. But hey - this challenge is making me get started. So as my Dad is into his photography, we had to set it up properly. But hey - I kinda like it. But no, don't expect to see all the photos like that.

And a closer up of the tag. The papers are a download from Sweet Shoppe designs, as is the apple circle. I went over it with glossy accents and added a bit of red gingham and tied it to the jar with some raffia.

Baby Alana

2010-05-31T18:09:00.004+01:00

I thought I would try and get making cards, so here I have made a card for my Cousin who has just had a Baby Girl called Alana. I decided to make an Easel card and followed the sketch over at Papertake Weekly. I used papers from Pink Petticoat, not my usual for a Baby card right enough. That's the problem with moving eh. I've managed to pack my most used things to hand, but I guess you always decide you want to use something else when you can't eh. I am also going to enter it into A Spoonful Of Sugar where the theme is - Celebrations. I guess you can call a Baby something to celebrate - yeah. And I also want to enter it into Mo's Digital Challenge since the image is from Mo's Digi's and the theme over there is Babies. I saw this image and just had to get it for my Cousin. I cut the circles out with nesties and the swirls are a Marianne D die. I have also used some Craftwork card candy and some heart gems. I have also added a wee bit of black ribbon at the bottom of the image, and printed out the text.

The Sugar Bowl #35

2010-05-08T16:29:00.003+01:00

First of all - excuse the wonky photo. It's been one of those days, and it's in focus, so is going to do. When I saw the sketch over at The Sugar Bowl, for some reason this image sprung to mind. I knew it wouldn't fit in the circle, so decided to make it look like he's in the spotlight. (Maybe?). They also want to see some recycling. I decided I wanted to use a can ring pull, but couldn't seem to fit it in. So I decided to use a button from my "off clothes" button box. But then I put the button on top of the ring pull and hey - I kinda liked that, so there it stayed. The papers are a download from Tinker & Co (I think) and I printed out the text. Although the text was actually a bit bigger than I would have liked, it still works. Oh and course my image is from Sugar Nellie.

Winter Wonderland gift card holder

2010-05-05T20:57:00.000+01:00

I got a bit carried away with this one. The challenge over at Winter Wonderland is to make a gift card holder for Christmas. I decided to make 2 - a his and hers for Hubbies kids. Well I say kids, but they can now be classed as young adults I think. (Boy, that makes me feel old). I don't usually make these, but think I might have to make some more. I kinda like the dinky size of them. I will have to find where they do their shopping, so they can actually get a Gift card that they can use eh.

Anyway, for the Santa card, the papers are from Sweet shoppe Designs and are by Zoe Pearn. The Santa is a High Hopes stamp. I have used the EK Success snow flake border punch, but you have to look real close to see it, and printed out the text. For the Rabbit card, the papers are Pink Petticoat and the stamp is Kraftin Kimmie. I used just white card for the mat and inked the edges with Distress ink, and again printed out the text.

The Sugar Bowl #34

2010-04-30T15:46:00.000+01:00

Here is my entry for The Sugar Bowl. They have a fab sketch by Tiets and also want you to use punches. I had this image by Leanne Ellis half coloured in, so thought I would finish her off. The papers are a download from Sweet Shoppe Designs, I think they are by Kristin Cronin-Barrow. I punched out the flowers and the circles in the centres and the sentiment is a Whimsy postmark stamp.

Candy

2010-04-27T08:47:00.000+01:00

Look at this fab candy. Rach is celebrating her new blog and is offering some candy. Hanglar and Stangler stamps and Tim Holtz paper. How cool is that. I have added the link on my sidebar, if you just click on the picture.

Winter Wonderland embossing

2010-04-20T18:10:00.000+01:00

The challenge over at Winter Wonderland is embossing. I'm running a bit late with this one - but hopefully not too late. I quite like this card and its simple ness. I used an embossing folder from Crafts too for the tree and the papers are Pink Petticoat. I printed the Special Couple directly onto the paper then printed the Merry Christmas and cut with a nestie. Added some tartan ribbon and some stickles and rhinestones to the tree. I inked around the edges with Distress inks. I think I might just have to make a few more of these.

Winter Wonderland

2010-04-09T09:17:00.000+01:00

Over at Winter Wonderland they have a sketch for you to follow and want to see a Bunny on your card. I went with my Kraftin Kimmie Bunny and used papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs by Zoe Pearn. My Bunny is a bit too big for my oval right enough, but that's the biggest oval I had. I printed out the text and cut it out with a nestie.

The Sugar Bowl #32

2010-04-07T11:55:00.001+01:00

I just had to enter the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl this week. You get to pick your sketch from past sketches. I decided to choose the sketch from challenge #8. I think this was my first challenge I entered - by e-mail. If not the first, close to it. I have used papers from Sweet Shoppe Designs, by Dani. Lovin' these papers at the mo. I've had them for a while, but didn't realise just how much I loved them. The Friend is also from the download. I punched a few flowers out and added some rhinestones. I bought some of these pins and wanted to see how it would look - hence stuck behind the Friend. But hey - I'm kinda liking it there.

I thought I would show you the original card. These papers are from a Chris Warner CD.

Mo's Digital Pencil #25

2010-04-05T21:16:00.000+01:00

I have made this one for the challenge over at Mo's Digital challenge. They are wanting you to use pastel colours. So I made another simple one with these Papermania papers and punched a wee strip with my Martha Stewart punch. Added a bit of ribbon and 3 craftwork candies and that was me. But the photo is looking rather squint.

Winter Wonderland & Anyone for Anya

2010-04-02T13:19:00.000+01:00

Yay - I'm back. But probably not for long. I'm supposed to be packing - on the move again, but decided I would have a play instead. We've still got a wee while to go, but I guess the panic will set in when I realise it will all have to be done - fast. But til then I'll have my wee play. Anyway, first up is my card for Winter Wonderland. They have a sketch and want to see Santa somewhere. Can you spot him - yeah. I thought the sketch looked a bit technical at first, but once I got going, things kinda fell into place. The papers are Pink Petticoat, the Santa is High Hopes and the Ho,Ho,Ho is Cuddly Buddly. I couldn't let the card pass without a punched snowflake, so put one in the middle square. I printed out the Merry Christmas and added some wee rhinestones.

And my second card is for the challenge over at Anyone for Anya where they too have a sketch. I have kept it pretty simple (oh OK - very simple) as I usually do with Boy cards. All the papers are Basic Grey and I added 3 wee buttons in the corner. The image is from The Greeting Farm. I was going to add some text, but thought I would leave that til I decide who it's for.

3 in 1 easel card

2010-03-12T17:46:00.001Z

I started this card originally for the challenge over at Penny Black which is an Easel card. I need a few Baby cards this year, so I thought I would make a start. I love this Penny Black stamp - especially for Baby cards. And over at Lili of the Valley they want to see an Easel card, so I am going to enter it into that one too. I was a bit slow with this one, but Cute Card Thursday want to see the theme Celebrations. And I guess you can celebrate the birth of a baby - yeah. So hey - I managed 3 challenges with this one. I think the dotty paper is Pink Petticoat, but I'm not too sure of the other one. It's off a CD, I do know that much.

Friday Sketches & Mo's Digi

2010-03-10T17:10:00.000Z

For todays card, I have followed the sketch over at Friday Sketches, which I quite enjoyed (even though it had a circle in it). I used these colours so I could also enter it into Mo's Digital Challenge, where the colours are blue, brown and neutral (white or cream). Obviously it is one of Mo's images and the papers are printed from a Funky Hand CD. I used the Thank you, just because it was there really. I wasn't sure what to put there, but came across this lurking about my desk, so thought it would be just right.

Whiff of Joy #69

2010-03-09T11:56:00.000Z

I have made this card for the challenge over at Whiff of Joy which is coffee and cream. I printed out the papers (Pink Petticoat) and realised they were brown and white. So I got the Distress inks out and - well - distressed. I dug out the organza ribbon and punched some flowers and added wee gems in the centres. Oh - and I used my Martha Stewart doily punch, but you can't really see that very well, and the sentiment is from Cuddly Buddly.

The Sugar Bowl #29

2010-02-24T17:03:00.001Z

I decided to try and get my card up for the challenge over at The Sugar Bowl. They have a fab sketch by Tiets to follow and also want you to include 3 flowers, 2 brads and 1 button. I have used the 2 brads on the image. The flowers needed something so I used some flat back pearls (is that cheating). I decided to use a Leanne Ellis stamp for this one, and used some freebie MME papers from a magazine. These are so cool, I really don't want to use them. But I managed to at least use a few sheets.

Just for fun

2010-02-18T22:25:00.000Z

I was asked to make a card for a little girl called Mercedes (I so hope I have spelt her name right), who is going to be two. As I am into the easel cards at the mo, guess what type I made her. I had a row of images out, to start colouring in pink, but this little one from The Greeting Farm won. The paper is from Pink Petticoat and I printed out the text. I used a Sizzix die for her name and age, added some ribbon and buttons and that was me. I don't know if it is what is wanted, but hey - I like it. Do you think it would work if I kept it and changed the name and age to thirty - something. No OK, I wont go there.

Winter Wonderland, CCT

2010-02-10T18:14:00.000Z

Yay - I'm getting my card for the Winter Wonderland Challenge in before last thing Saturday. No it wont last, but hey - it's a start yeah. Anyway I used a Buzzcraft stamp, which I thought was calling out for a baby Christmas, and the fab sketch. As it was a special Christmas I thought I would make an easel card. These have got to be one of my fave papers at the mo - from Sweet shoppe Designs, by Zoe Pearn. They are Christmas papers, but not just for Christmas - right.

And as the bottom part of the card is spotty, I thought I would enter it into the Cute Card Thursday Challenge which is spots and dots. Running late for that one, but hey - that ones a bonus.

Winter Wonderland Candy cane

2010-02-06T17:23:00.001Z

I did make a card for last weeks sketch, but never got round to posting it on here. So thought I would put here now to show you all. The papers are Dovecraft and the image is from The Greeting Farm. Have used EK Success border punch and Marta Stewart snowflake punch. Printed out the text.

Running a bit late with this one again. But thought I would chance it anyway. The challenge over at Winter Wonderland is Candy cane red. Use red and white. It doesn't have to have a candy cane image. But I decided to use my Whiff of Joy stamp and go red and white. But I think it might just be a bit too red for me. I think the papers are from Provo craft. The sentiment is a stamp from Popcorn from Crafters Companion.

CCT & Quixotic

2010-01-28T17:18:00.000Z

Over at Cute Card Thursday they are asking you to use flowers of some sort. This Sarah Kay image by Stampavie has plenty of them. I decided not to add any extra flowers as I thought there was enough on it. The papers are Pink Petticoat, matted onto some black card. I have added some black organza ribbon and a charm. I have also added some punched butterflies so thought I would enter it into the Quixotic Challenge. I cut the 18 out on the Cricut and added 3 wee black flower gems.

The Sugar Bowl & Mo's Digi

2010-01-27T13:56:00.000Z

Running late as usual. But at least I am actually managing to get the cards up here. The first one here is for The Sugar Bowl. The extra bit was distressing - which I have done, just. I'm not very good at distressing, I love the look, but can't bear to do it to the papers in case I mess it up. I have gone round the edges with brown ink, but I don't know if you can see it. I have also gone round the edges on the image and chalked it a bit. The papers are K & Co and I cut the flower out with the Sizzix. The Hubby actually chose the colours for this one. I had the flower all cut out, but was gonna change one of the layers, but was told not to.

And my next card is for Mo's Digital Challenge. I hope the colours are OK. I didn't really have the right colours, so used these. I love the colour purple / lilac, but just don't seem to be able to fit it in to my crafts. I was obviously going to try before, as I had downloaded this paper from Sweet Shoppe designs by Penny Springman. I punched the flowers out, but stuck them down before I remembered I was going to emboss the backs - oops. But they still look OK. And I printed the text to finish.

Quixotic #9 & Mo's #14

2010-01-19T13:08:00.000Z

First off we have my card for the Quixotic Challenge, which is a sketch. I have used a Greeting Farm image and the papers are My Minds Eye - Bloom and Grow. I punched out the flowers but might have to go back and put some gems in the middle of them. And the with love I have had an age, so don't know who does that one.

And for my second card, I have a very squint one for Mo's Digital Challenge, which is another sketch. I have made a Christmas card for this one as I am out of ink for the printer, and only had Christmas images ready to colour. I ordered some ink on the Internet. But what comes first - every colour but the one I need. So I might just have to be a little more patient (or go to Argos after all). Anyway - the papers are Papermania and the text is printed (before I ran out of ink obviously), Nesties to cut oval and text, matted on to some turquoise-ish glitter card, and 3 wee craftwork cards candy. And that's it. And I'm now on my way to a stress free Christmas - do you think so. No, me neither.

Winter Wonderland

2010-01-16T17:15:00.000Z

Yes - I know Christmas is over with, but I thought I would keep going for the Winter Wonderland Challenge. It helps a bit come Christmas again. Although it was the prezzies that were the problem this time. Anyway there is a sketch to follow over at the Winter Wonderland Challenge, I've rotated it for this image. The image is a digi from Pink Cat Studio, coloured with Koh-I-Noor pencils and Sansador. The papers are by Zoe Pearn - Winter Wonderland from Sweet Shoppe Designs. I like these ones and can see them being used for many projects throughout the year. I printed out the text and cut it out using a nestie.

Mo's Digital Pencil

2010-01-13T12:48:00.000Z

Over at Mo's Digi challenge they want to see Birthdays. Most of my images are Christmas - oops. Although I do have a few others, but my ink has run out - typical eh. But I did manage to find one in my to colour pile, so I finally picked the colour - great for a boy card. The papers are DCWV and the sentiment is from Personal Impressions. I kept it simple, just to ease myself back slowly. I really have lost my mojo. I've made an A6 card so I can put it towards the Do crafts Craft for Life campaign. They are supporting Cancer Research UK this year. Hopefully I will manage to get a few more A6 cards made - I keep going back to square.

Penny Black

2010-01-01T21:20:00.000Z

Happy New Year to you all. Hope you had a great time.
Well I think I have just made it with my card for the Penny Black Challenge. I made this one for the Hubby for Christmas, using a Christmas charm, but never got round to posting it. Then I thought I had missed the challenge, but realised I might still make it. So here it is - a wee Piggie (he loves pigs). I decided to have a change from square and made a small tall card and kept it pretty simple. I was liking this paper this year. And I can even use it for non Christmas cards - cool. It is a download from Sweet shoppe Designs and is by Zoe Pearn. I punched some snowflakes, used an EK Success snowflake border punch and Sizzix letters. And my charm is Santa.

CCt #92 & Stamp with fun

2009-12-30T14:45:00.000Z

Happy New Year.
Yep - that's the theme over at Cute Card Thursday and Stamp with Fun. I thought I would use my Leanne Ellis stamp from Sugar Nellie for this one. Isn't she cute. I have used papers from Pink Petticoat and printed out the text. I added some flowers and ribbon and a few wee gems and that's it really - simples.

Winter Wonderland & Roses on Paper

2009-12-29T12:20:00.000Z

Yay - I'm back. Hopefully with Christmas over with I can start blogging properly now. So for a start I have a card for Winter Wonderland where they want to see a Thank You card. I can also enter it into the Roses on Paper challenge as they want to see you use your favourite medium, and I am using an image from The Greeting Farm. I have coloured it in with watercolour pencils. I decided to go with a small tall card for a change. The papers are a download by Zoe Pearn - Winter Wonderland from Sweet Shoppe Designs. I have used a Martha Stewart border punch and the flower is punched too.

Penny Black SC

2009-12-15T13:45:00.000Z

Yay - I'm back. Well with one card anyway. I'll probably end up AWOL again after this. I have been making cards/gifts in the background, just not putting them up. I've been that slack, I have even posted some cards off without taking a photo of them. Terrible. Anyway, I have made an effort to get this one up for the Penny Black SC. They want you to use the colours red and gold. I so wanted to add some green card, but I managed to stop myself - just. I decided to go for this lil chappie, found at the bottom of the drawer. Although I have been good this year and used lots of older stamps. The papers are Pink Petticoat and I printed out the text.

The Sugar Bowl, Friday Sketches & Just Magnolia

2009-11-24T11:20:00.000Z

My first card is for The Sugar Bowl challenge with a great sketch by Marlene. They also wanted to see zig zags somewhere on your card. I used the ric rac for my zig zag. The papers are Papermania from last year and I added some Craftwork card candy. The text is printed out.

And my second project is a gift bag using the sketch over at Friday Sketches. I decided to enter into the Just Magnolia challenge which is masking. And when I made the image up, it was actually bigger than I would usually do for a card, so I decided to make a bag. I need several more too - so may be making some more. The papers are a download from Sweet shoppe Designs by Zoe Pearn - Winter Wishes. I printed out the text and added 3 brads at the top. I added the poinsettia because it looked a bit bare up there. I decided to go with a nice thick organza ribbon, but didn't think I had any. But I found this one from years back. I think I may just have to invest in some more. I kinda like this one. It made great handles too.

Penny Black SC & Motivet

2009-11-23T11:11:00.000Z

For my first card I have used the sketch over at the Motivet Challenge. I have used the cute Doraline with sunflower and coloured her in with watercolour pencils. The papers are Pink Petticoat and I have used some brown card to matt. The flowers are Prima and the sentiment I found in the bottom of a drawer. I think it came from bits that were free from a mag. I'm trying to use up some of my older stash. Boy, could that take a while. I think I could open up a shop with it all.

And over at the Penny Black SC, they have a special Christmas challenge going on. So I thought I would make a special Christmas card to go with it. I went with the easel card and a snowman image cos my friend loves snowmen. The papers are MME - The Merry Days of Christmas. I printed out the text and added 2 wee poinsettias and several MS punched snowflakes. I coloured it in with Distress inks.

Quixotic Challenge

2009-11-22T12:13:00.000Z

The challenge over at Quixotic Paperie is to use the colours red and kraft. I decided to go with this image by Victoria Case for SCACD. I got mine from Elaine's shop. I did kinda cheat right enough. I have used red and for the brown matt, I inked the edges of the card with brown distress ink - but I think it works. The papers are a download from Sweet Shoppe Designs by Zoe Pearn - Winter Wonderland. The Merry Christmas is from Magnolia. I so wanted to put some ribbon there - but managed to stop myself. And I just added some buttons and a snowflake to finish.

Winter Wonderland Wk24

2009-11-12T22:42:00.001Z

For the challenge over at Winter Wonderland they have the theme of Pantomimes and/or a sketch. I decided to go with both - honest. I have to admit I thought Pantomimes would be easier than it actually was. I had everyone trying to think of a pantomime, and then trying to think what stamp I had to go with it. Yeah OK - so a stamp didn't come into it. It suddenly came to me - Cinderella, and the missing shoe. It helps that I have a Sister who loves shoes right enough. So I dug out a template (couldn't find my Sizzlet die - think I must have a tidy up eh), cut the toe a wee bit smaller and then started to put together. Then I realised I was supposed to be following the sketch, so had a wee shuffle around. But hey - I like the end result. Yep - the papers are Pink Petticoat. The shoe, holly and matt are actually silver mirri board. A nightmare to photo, so it will just have to do. And I'm lovin these Easel cards - I have made quite a few of them now.

Winter Wonderland, Friday Sketches & Kraftin Kimmie

2009-11-04T20:34:00.000Z

The theme over at Winter Wonderland is Jingle Bells. I made another Easel card - love these and so simple to make. I used a cute digital image from Angels Landing - coloured in with Copics. The papers are from Pink Petticoat and I have added a few punched snowflakes and used the Martha Stewart Icicle border punch. I added 2 wee bells to the ribbon. I printed out the Merry Christmas and used sizzlet alphabets for the Lauryn.

And for my wee Daisy card, I have used the sketch from over at Friday Sketches. And since this has a tag, I can also enter it into the Kraftin Kimmie Challenge. The papers are again Pink Petticoat and I printed out the text too. I Found a bone punch in the back of the drawer, so just had to give her some bones - yeah.

Mo's Digital challenge

2009-11-02T21:37:00.000Z

Over at Mo's Digital Challenge, they want to see some fancy folds. I have seen these Easel cards around and thought they looked fab. Although I must admit, I did think they would be a bit complicated. But hey, I gave it a go and found it really easy. And now I really must do loads more. Yeah, I know, maybe you'll get a little fed up with them eh. I found the instructions here for the Easel card. The papers are Papermania and the Christmas wishes is a stamp from one of the Popcorn the Bear Christmas stamp sets from Crafters Companion. I have also used several punched snowflakes and a wee poinsettia flower from The Hobby House.

Friday Sketches & The Sugar Bowl

2009-10-28T19:29:00.001Z

First up, we have a card following the sketch over at Friday Sketches. The little paper that I used is from Pink Petticoat and the image is Papermania. I stamped it in silver and then clear embossed it. I wanted to do a few simple cards and add a bit of Tartan. So I thought this sketch would be good for that. The snowflakes are a Martha Stewart punch. Printed the text and mounted all on silver mirri card and added 3 wee rhinestones to finish.

And then we have a card for The Sugar Bowl. A fab sketch by Kathy. They also wanted you to use lace. I used one of the Gorjuss Girls from set 3 with Basic Grey papers. You can just about see the lace by the sentiment. Yeah - it is there. The sentiment is from Woodware. I added a few rhinestones to finish off.

Winter Wonderland & Mo's Digi

2009-10-24T11:43:00.000+01:00

I decided to make a gift bag, after my Sister asked if I could make her a couple. So this is the first one. Her friend is into cats, so I thought it was the perfect one for Mo's Challenge, which is anything but a card. I coloured the image in with chalks, but I'm not convinced. I have used several snowflake punches - EK Success border, Martha Stewart and Hobbycraft. The poinsettia is from Wild Orchid Crafts and the paper is Pink Petticoat. I have printed the sentiment directly onto the backing paper. I also added a wee charm, but I now think that it should maybe have been a snowflake. But hey - it's done ow. Anyway, I can also enter it into the Winter Wonderland Challenge, as they want stockings. I knew it would come good eh.

And I have also managed a card for A Spoonful of Sugar which is a sketch. Again I have used Pink Petticoat papers and Poinsettia, with a couple of craftwork card candy thingies.

The Sugar Bowl

2009-10-19T21:28:00.000+01:00

Over at The Sugar Bowl they have a fab sketch by Tiets to follow. They also want you to make a Christmas card. The papers are Pink Petticoat and the Naughty or nice is a stamp from Cuddly Buddly. The flowers are Prima and I have added 3 wee dew drops.

Winter Wonderland

2009-10-16T11:42:00.001+01:00

Over at Winter Wonderland the theme is Gingerbread. Not my usual theme I must admit. I looked around for something, then decided to look on a CD. I found a CD by The Orange Blossom, and decided to have a look for a gingerbread house. Nope, no house, but hey - it did have a gingerbread man. Perfect. So I printed it off along with the background paper and had a wee play around. This was the final result. I had to draw a Santa hat for him. Punched out a few snowflakes and printed the text, matted onto kraft paper and voila, we have a finished card.

And finally, a big Thank you to Judy for the candy I won. It arrived last week, when the Hubby was off sick, so I didn't get to play much. But he had a wee play, and was rather impressed. Gotta keep them happy eh. So thanks again.

Friday Sketches & Kraftin Kimmie

2009-10-13T17:47:00.001+01:00

I have kinda followed the sketch over at Friday Sketches for this card. I say kinda, cos I didn't have an oval big enough for this image. So I rounded the corners instead. I hope this still counts. But - hey ho - if not, I'm still entering it into Kraftin Kimmie's first challenge. Yep - this super cute image is by Kraftin' Kimmie and the theme over there is Birthdays. A nice and simple one. I used papers from a download by Zoe Pearn from Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Whiff of Joy Birthday

2009-10-10T17:44:00.000+01:00

The Whiff of Joy Challenge Blog is celebrating it's Birthday. They have a sketch by Rach for the challenge this week. I'm cutting it a bit fine right enough. But here it is anyway. I have used the fab Henry mouse with his hot chocolate for this one. The papers are Papermania and I printed the text. The snowflakes are Martha Stewart punches.

Penny Black & Cute Card Thursday

2009-10-09T10:31:00.001+01:00

I have 2 card to show you today. The first one is for Penny Black S C. They want to see Autumn colours. I chose these orange papers from a Chris Warner CD, I just love these. The flowers are Prima.

And my second card is for Cute Card Thursday, and they want to see charms. I have used this super cute stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie's new stamp range. I just had to get this one. I have tried to colour it in similar to my wee Jack - Bonnie. Yes - I know I have 3 - but, well, Bonnie is the only one to have spots on her back like this one. I'll try the others when I get a bit more adventurous. I coloured her in with Copics. I don't usually like black with these, but I don't think I have done too bad with this one. The papers are MME - Wild Asparagus.

Friday Sketches & Mo's Digital Pencil

2009-10-08T12:01:00.000+01:00

I followed the sketch over at Friday Sketches for this card. The image is from Mo's Digital Pencil and is called Swine flu. Anyway - the Hubby is into pigs, so this caught my eye straight away - maybe not quite the pig thing he is into right enough. Well, he's been off work with the flu this week, so it was the perfect image to get. The 1st challenge over at Mo's Digital Pencil is the colour "perple" - so the colour "perple" they will get. The papers are a download from Sweet shoppe Designs from the sale section. I printed out the text and added 2 wee buttons and 3 rhinestones.

Winter Wonderland

2009-10-06T10:05:00.000+01:00

I thought I had better get in quick with my card for Winter Wonderland, since I never got round to posting my gift bag last week. And boy - I think I must be getting braver. I've loved the look of these kind of cards, but kinda stick to good ol stamped images. But hey - I thought I would give it a go and kinda like it. Although I'm not too sure about the reins. But it did need something for Santa to control those Reindeer. The paper is Funky Hand and all the elements (apart from the snowflakes) are cut on the Cricut from the Christmas Cheer cartridge. I printed out the Merry Christmas and matted on silver mirri board. And yes - I had to give a Reindeer a shiny red nose with a rhinestone. I coloured Santa in - I couldn't be bothered with the wee fiddly bits - but he looks OK.

And yeah - here's last weeks gift bag - kinda late, but it's here.

Image is Ladybug and Friends. Papers - Funky Hand. Punches used were - Martha Stewart Icicle border and snowflake and Hobbycraft snowflake. Sentiment - printed out.

High Hopes and A Spoonful of Sugar

2009-10-05T11:48:00.000+01:00

Over on the High Hopes challenge they want you to use lots of layers. This is lots to me. And over at A Spoonful of Sugar they want a Christmas card. So I thought I would get them both done with this one. The image is of course High Hopes. The papers are Papermania - Deck the Halls. I have cuttlebug embossed snowflakes behind Santa and printed out the text. I have added a bit of ribbon and 3 dew drops. Pretty simple really.

The Sugar Bowl #20

2009-09-30T14:12:00.000+01:00

The added extra over at The Sugar Bowl is paper piecing. So I thought this Gorjuss Girl would be perfect for it. I pieced her dress with the same paper as the background. These are Papermania - Home for Christmas. I have printed the text and matted it into green card. The large snowflake is Martha Stewart and the Poinsettia is from The Hobby House.

A Spoonful of Sugar & Winter Wonderland

2009-09-24T15:28:00.000+01:00

Over at A Spoonful of Sugar challenge they have a sketch by Nikki, so I decided to combine this with the Winter Wonderland challenge which is Hot Chocolate. These days when I think of Hot chocolate, I think of it with marshmallows. So I have gone pink and brown. I have used Elisabeth Bell's Hug in a mug by Sugar Nellie and coloured her in with watercolour pencils. The papers are Pink Petticoat. The larger snowflake is a Martha Stewart punch which I got from Bunny Zoe's crafts along with the raffia. I printed the text out as usual and added 2 wee buttons.

Not a Christmas card

2009-09-23T13:49:00.000+01:00

I feel that all I'm making is Christmas cards. So when I was asked to make a Wedding card with a Scottish theme, I jumped a the chance for a change. I decided to keep it simple for a change. I don't know if it is what they are looking for - but I'm liking the simplicity of it. I embossed some white card with the Swiss dots Cuttlebug embossing folder and mounted onto some silver card. I took a tall card (another change for me) and put it on that. And for me - a Scottish theme wouldn't be complete without a bit of Tartan ribbon. I have also used the Quickutz horse shoe die, a double heart charm and 3 wee heart rhinestones. I printed out the text and then stamped the Thistle above it. The Thistle stamp is from Heritage Rubber Stamp Co, I think. This is one from the beginning of my stamping obsession. I liked it, but couldn't really use it. I was strictly a black ink pad onto stamp person. But as I progressed and came across the colouring in the stamp (yeah I know - pretty slow aren't I) and this stamp was reborn - I LOVE it.

Penny Black Wk66

2009-09-18T11:31:00.001+01:00

Here is my card for this weeks Penny Black Challenge. It was a great sketch by Domi. I kinda shy away from circles, but I don't know why. I think they make great cards. So thanks for getting me to try Guys. I have used papers from the new word books over at Funky Hand. I love them. I have embossed the circle with the Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder. The punched snowflakes and gooey border are Martha Stewart and I have printed out the text.

The Sugar Bowl #19

2009-09-17T18:44:00.000+01:00

Here we have my entry into The Sugar Bowl. They want to see the colours pink and brown along with the sketch. I'm not too sure about this card, it just doesn't seem right to me. I mean I love the sketch and like the colours pink and brown .But hey - it's stuck down now, so that's it. I think I'm just having one of them days. The papers are K&Co and the image is one of the charity stamps. The sentiment is from Craftime - a must have that I never seem to use. So thought I would leave them out to see if I use them.

A Spoonful of Sugar & Cute Card Thursday

2009-09-14T16:37:00.000+01:00

I have followed the sketch from A Spoonful of Sugar and used the colours from Cute Card Thursday. I used the sweet Miss Anya from The Greeting Farm. The papers are from a Tinker and Co CD and the text is one of the stamps from a Popcorn set from Crafters Companion. I used the quickutz swirl instead of the arrow. I thought the arrow looked cool, but just couldn't get it to fit in - so settled for the swirl. The flowers and brads I got from Poppicrafts, but they've stopped doing them now.

Penny Black Hearts

2009-09-11T13:41:00.000+01:00

Over at Penny Black SC the theme is Hearts Desire. I kinda got carried away with the hearts thing on this one. I'm not too sure who the paper is by - it's off a CD somewhere. I printed out the text and punched the heart border with my Martha Stewart punch. I added a wee heart ribbon slider and 2 wee diddy crochet flowers. I got these from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Football Dexter

2009-09-10T14:23:00.000+01:00

I followed the sketch over at Friday Sketches for this card. I decided to keep it pretty basic as I was making a boy card so I could enter it into the Get Funky challenge. They want to see a card for a wee boy using some papers/extras from Funky Hand products. I have used a Motivet image and the papers are from the Funky Hand - Funky Seasons CD. I printed out the text and added a button, just for fun.

Just Magnolia WK21

2009-09-08T21:06:00.000+01:00

This weeks Just Magnolia challenge is a super sketch by Mina. I have used another oldie for this one. In fact I think this was one of the first I got (first of many right enough). The papers are a download from Tinker & Co. The flowers are Prima and the text is Whiff of Joy. I have used the swiss dots Cuttlebug folder for the white bit behind Tilda. I've really started to get into these embossing folders again.

Winter Wonderland Wk 15

2009-09-07T15:36:00.000+01:00

Well I've got an early one for this weeks challenge over at Winter Wonderland. The theme this week is Frosty the Snowman and they have an option of a sketch. I decided I would follow the sketch again - although I wasn't sure what to do with the swirls. In the end I used my Quickutz die and added some punched out snowflakes to make it a bit more Christmasy. I stickled the snowflakes to try and get them to stand out a bit more. Maybe white on white wasn't a good idea eh. The image is Snow cuddle by Penny Black, the papers are Papermania and the flower is Prima. I printed out the text and added some wee rhinestones.

Penny Black Winter

2009-09-03T11:15:00.001+01:00

I have 2 lots here, both using Penny Black stamps.

The first challenge is the Winter Wonderland challenge, where the theme is Setting the table. I have made a set of 4 placemats and 4 napkin rings. That's about as far as my imagination takes me.

The second is a card made for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge. The papers are Pink Petticoat and the tag is from Lakeland when they were doing Crafty stuff. I cut the Sis out using my Big Shot machine and Girls are Weird Alphabet Sizzlets. I added the wee tree charm, just for fun. But maybe I should have tried to straighten it for the photo eh.

Just Magnolia Wk20

2009-09-03T11:06:00.000+01:00

Over at the Just Magnolia Challenge they want to see Ribbons and Bows. They seem to be appearing on most of my cards these days, so I thought I would give it a go. I've also gone back to my older ways of doing cards and kept it pretty simple. I do like the way they look like this, but try to be a bit more adventurous. Not that much right enough. The papers are Pink Petticoat - for a change eh.

The Sugar Bowl #18

2009-09-02T12:10:00.001+01:00

Hey - how cool is this. This lil sweetie is from my prize from the last Sugar Bowl Challenge, so just had to use her for this one.Thanks Guys. And I loved the wee Hedgie from this set, so had to find somewhere for him (oh OK - or her). They also wanted to see buttons on your card - yeah I can do that. The papers are from a Chris Warner CD. I went through a phase of using these colours a while back, so dug them out again. I decided it needed a little something else, so inked up my Magnolia Autumn Wishes (previously uninked I must confess).

Friday Sketches #67

2009-09-01T12:22:00.000+01:00

Well I was going to combine the Friday Sketches sketch with other challenges, but my prize from The Sugar Bowl arrived and I just had to play with them. As well as the sketch, they had the option of using the colours - blue and orange. I coloured the image and decided to make it for Christmas. I added a little Stickles for the snow. The papers are Pink Petticoat. I decided to put the orange bit in cos I couldn't seem to get any other colour right. I did try different things, but decided this was the best option. I then used my EK Success punch to make the binder look. I punched out a snowflake and used a flower from Wild Orchid Crafts. I sprayed them with some spray and sparkle from Crafters Companion. And to finish off, I printed out the Merry Christmas.

Stampendous Engagement

2009-08-31T15:13:00.000+01:00

I was asked to make an Engagement card with a bit of a Scottish theme. Well OK - so maybe it's not a Scottish theme - but hey - it's got some Tartan. But I kinda like it. I originally got the stamp (by Stampendous) for an Anniversary card for my Mum and Dad. I think they are soo cute. Anyway - the papers are from the Love 2 CD from Crafters Companion. Again I got this for Mum and Dad's card. I didn't know exactly what papers I wanted for the Anniversary card, but knew I would know, when I saw them. (Yeah - maybe I should be showing the Anniversary card eh). I hunted the shops, but nothing stood out. I was watching Create and Craft and saw these papers and thought - hey - that's the one. I did feel pretty daft jumping out of my chair and shouting at the TV right enough. Luckily no-one saw me. Right, back to this card. I love the image and papers, but wasn't too sure if I could then fit the Tartan ribbon in. But I think it works, along with the Martha Stewart border punch. I printed out the text and cut it into a tag shape and put a wee rhinestone on - just for effect. Oh - and the wee heart charm, loving the charm thing at the moment.
I found it fitted the challenge over at Stamp something which is Animals.

Cute Card Thursday #75

2009-08-30T21:56:00.000+01:00

Lucky I needed a new job card eh. Cos over at Cute Card Thursday the theme is new beginnings. Perfect I think. Well I have used a Sugar Nellie image with Pink Petticoat papers. Coloured in with watercolour pencils and a few flowers dotted around. I have put wee pearls as the bubbles of the Champers. I printed out the text and cut it into a tag shape and a wee bit of ribbon, just because I like I guess.

Winter Wonderland & 3D Magnolia

2009-08-29T11:06:00.000+01:00

I had these cards made ages ago, but forgot to post them. So had better do it now, or I'll be too late.

The first card is for the monthly challenge over at Just Magnolia Too. They want to see you 3D your image. Well I did manage it and liked the way it turned out, but really don't like cutting up good images. I know it's not really a problem, just stamp out more. But it's just the thought. Now if it was an image where bits didn't take, then that's a different matter. Anyway, I did it without causing myself any harm. The paper is Pink Petticoat and I have stuck plenty of punched snowflakes about.

Anyway the last one is for the Winter Wonderland challenge. The theme over there is By candle light. I used this cute image by Buzzcraft. Although it's not from their Christmas range, I just think it cries out Chrismas. The papers are Pink Petticoat and I printed out the Text.

Yeah OK, I admit it, I have only just figured out how to put text above my pictures. But hey, I am getting there slowly.

Crafters Companion

2009-08-27T13:27:00.001+01:00

While I was Blog hopping I came across It's a Crafters Companion challenge site. I thought it would give me a chance to dig out my CD's again. But hey, I ended up using my newest edition anyway - The Popcorn CD. The papers and image are all from the Popcorn CD and the Happy Birthday is from one of the Popcorn Stamp sets. After I stuck the ribbon down I thought I should have used a ribbon slider. But it was a tad too late, so I put a bit o bling on instead. As well as a sketch, they want to see ribbon and brads.

Award and Lazy Dayz Penny Black

2009-08-26T17:53:00.000+01:00

Hey - I got another award. This one is from Avril Ann. Thanks very much.

I decided to use this sweet Hedgie stamp for the Penny Black Challenge where they want to see stitching. I did a bit of Faux stitching around the edges of the layers. I used the sketch from A Spoonful of Sugar. And I thought the stamp just went with the Cute Card Thursday challenge, which is Lazy Dayz. Although I am pushing it a bit for that one. The papers are K&Co. Not my usual colours, but I kinda like them. The flowers sre Prima, with Craftwork cards Candy for the centre.

A Spoonful of Sugar

2009-08-24T11:54:00.000+01:00

Over at A Spoonful of Sugar the challenge is travel. Well, for travel I have used this cool Biker chick from Hanna stamps. The papers are from a Crafters Companion CD - Everyday, I think. The flowers are by Prima and the ribbon is from my mega box of ribbons.

The Sugar Bowl #17

2009-08-24T11:23:00.000+01:00

Over at the Sugar Bowl they have a sketch by Judy. They also want to see handmade flowers. So I have punched out 2 different sized flowers - nothing too fancy. The papers are My Minds Eye - Wild Asparagus. With a bit of jute ribbon from Bunny Zoe's crafts. Coloured with Copics - still learning with them, but getting there.

Whimsy Frog

2009-08-20T10:15:00.000+01:00

I thought that I would do the challenge over at the Whimsy Stamps Challenge since it is ribbons. And just about all my cards have ribbons on them somewhere. I used the Whimsy Frog and the papers are from a Chris Warner CD. I'd already printed out the papers and didn't really like them that much - thought they were too green. But hey - I couldn't throw them out - I might find a use for them some day. And hey - that day came. I'm still not completely sure - but it did kinda come together. And would you believe, I had ribbon to match. I was actually thinking about white ribbon, but couldn't find any:-( I must have some somewhere.

Magnolia

2009-08-19T11:54:00.000+01:00

I managed 3 challenges with this card. I used the sketch over at Friday Sketches and the theme at Cute Card Thursday is at the beach. I then saw over at Stamp something it was Summer Vacation. So what does a trip to the beach mean, well - Summer Holidays - yeah. Well in my case it would be a trip to the river - but close enough I guess.

Anyway, the papers are Pink Petticoat. I embossed some white card with a cuttlebug embossing folder and matted a couple of layers on silver mirri board. I put a wee tag with the sentiment on - which is from a Popcorn stamp set from Crafters Companion. I cut a flower on my Cricut and then punched 2 wee flowers out for the bottom corner. Oh - and the image is Magnolia (but I think you all guessed that yeah).

Alota Cowboy

2009-08-17T13:08:00.000+01:00

I followed the sketch over at A Spoonful of Sugar for this card. And over at Roses on Paper they want you to use the colors of Fall - orange, brown and warm red. The wee Cowboy is an Alota stamp and the papers are Dovecraft. I saw them ages ago and decided to get them for a change in colours. And, yep, they lay in the bottom of the draw unused. So I thought they would be perfect for the colors of Fall. The Hey Cowboy is also from Alota stamps. I found the mini buttons in a drawer, so you'll probably be seeing them on several cards.

Oh - and I was asked what kind of dog Bonnie is (profile Pic). Well she's a Jack Russell Terrier - Parsons type.We have 2 others - Bruiser - a black and tan Shortie Jack Russell and Bella - a Tri colour miniture Jack Russell. And Boy is she mini. I call her a handbag dog.

And someone commented on my bows. Well I have to confess - I have a little help with those. I use a bow maker by Keepsake card crafts that I got from createandcraft.tv. But I know you can get the at other places too. I have to admit - I couldn't do bows without it. Such a simple tool, easy to use and with great result. I then glue the bow to my card.

New Challenge

2009-08-16T15:58:00.000+01:00

I found a new challenge on my travels. The Delicious Diva Challenge. This is their first challenge - a sketch. I think you can use any image, so I have used a High Hopes image. The papers are printed from a CD - Robert Addams I think. I really must keep a better track of these things. The Congratulations is a peel off.

Truly Scrumptious Sugar Nellie

2009-08-12T22:29:00.000+01:00

I followed the sketch over at Truly Scrumptious for this card. I also added the extra of bling with the rhinestones. The cute image is by Sugar Nellie from Funky Kits and the papers are a download from Sweet Shoppe Designs. These papers are nearly taking over from Pink Petticoat. I only said nearly.