Fantasy!

It's time for a new challenge over at My Time To Craft. Don't forget if you entered our last challenge you need to pop over & see if Vanessa picked your creation in our Top 3!

Our challenge this fortnight is

FANTASY!

so get out your fairies, dragons all thing fantasy are welcome!

I decided to use one of my friend Terri's gorgeous images! 

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cards Und More- great sketch
Paper Playtime- anything goes

One Stitch At A Time- use a digi
The Crafty Pad- things with wings

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Mushroom Fairy' by Delicious Doodles

5" square card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Skin- sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- wild cranberry, tropical orchid & cerise

Dress- true blue, sapphire & cyan

Wings- linen & ivory

Mushroom- burgundy, crimson, berry, lipstick red, champagne & linen

Ground- champagne & linen

Papers & Embellishments

Pink & blue paper by Kodak

DP- 'A Hint of Pink' by Kate Knight

Punch by Fiskars

Ribbon & blue gems my stash

Thank you for stopping by today, I hopefully if I haven't already visited your blogs will be around today!

Please pop over to the main MTTC challenge blog & see what fab creations the girls have made!

Hugs Shell xx

Hannah's Snowman!

I hope Mr Blogger is behaving & will post this for me, if not I'm talking to myself lolol!!

Its time for a new challenge over at Platypus Creek, where this fortnight we want to see your 

CHRISTMAS CREATIONS USING TRADITIONAL COLOURS!

There is also a fab new release the gorgeous poinsettia that I have used on my card. I printed it out four times & cut different pieces out & layered it up!

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Hannah's Snowman' by Platypus Creek

Image- 'poinsettia' by Platypus Creek

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Snowman- BT2, BT1, OR3, OR2, EB5 & TN3

Hat- TB7, TB6 & TB5

Scarf- TB6 & TB5

Poinsettia- CR11 CR9 & CR7

Ground- BT3, BT2 & BT1

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Milton & Co' Christmas stack

Black dew drop

Green card my stash

Sentiment by Kanban

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx

I am back off my hols later today, so I will be catching up with you all over the next few days xx

'Elf Noah!'

I thought I'd let you know why I won't be around your blogs for a few days!
When me & Nige got married 14 years ago, we had two girlies under the age of 18mths & didn't really have the money to splash out on a honeymoon. Between then & now its just never felt right leaving the girls behind while we go away, but between the girls deciding & Nige booking.....we are finally having our honeymoon this weekend. Nige has booked the honeymoon suite with a four poster bed. We are stopping slap bang in the middle of an RSPB reserve lol crafty lad he is...
Anyhoos I will catch up with you all next week with some photos I hope!

Its time for a new image release over at Platypus Creek & this release is all about the Cute Christmas Kids! They really are little cuties, make sure you pop over to the main blog today & tomorrow & see what fab creations my teamies have made for this release!

I have used the super cute 'Elf Noah' & I decided to make a tea bag folded tree. I haven't made one for ages, but do like the look of them. Even tho I think this ones a bit big next to Noah!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Pixie Dust- Christmas

Shelly's Images- Christmas

Creative Belli- Christmas

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Elf Noah' by Platypus Creek

5" square card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Skin- sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- honeycomb & mustard

Hat- burgundy, crimson & berry

T-shirt & tights- lush green, holly, berry, lipstick & gold

Shorts- gold, lush green & holly

Belt & braces- gold, warm grey 5 & 3

Shoes- lush green & holly

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Christmas Joy' by 1st Edition

Red paper by Kodak

Sentiment by Kanban

Thank you for stopping by today, I really do appreciate you taking the time to visit!

Hugs xx

King Of The Grill!

Don't forget that the challenge over at MAWTT is into its second week, so pop over here & check out the details of the challenge! 

Hugs xx

Its time for a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges & this week we want to see your 

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!

creations. I decided to use the fab 'Grilling George' image as he reminds me so much of Nige's cousin, when we used to have the odd BBQ at our old house, he's come & totally take over! lol was great because Nige ended up doing nothing!

I have used an A6 card blank but it opens portrait, which is kinda cool!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Whimsy Inspires- summer fun

Creative Craft- summertime

The Pink Elephant- summer

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Grilling George' by Digital Delights

A6 blue card blank

Promarkers & flexmarkers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- walnut, raw sienna & mustard

T shirt- tea green & denim blue

Shorts- surf blue, duck egg & cool aqua

Apron & Chefs Hat- blue grey 2 & 1

Flip flops- duck egg & cool aqua

Spatula- ice grey 2 & 1

BBQ- warm grey 4, 3, 2 & 1

Steak- spice, saddle brown, rosewood & burnt umber

Ground- khaki & light fawn

Papers & Embellishments

DP- (sunshine) - 'Luau' by Digital Delights

DP- (blue) 'Spring Has Sprung' by Digital Delights

'King of The Grill'  from the 'Grilling & Chilling' sentiment set by Digital Delights

BBQ & steak- from the 'Just Grilling Cooking' accessories set 

Punch by Fiskars

Faux stitching done using sky blue Promarker with fine nib

Our sponsor this week is the fab Joanna Sheen with a £10 voucher for the winner!

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over & see what fab 

creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx

Tilly & Her Snowman!

Wow, I can't believe I haven't posted since Thursday! We went to Blackpool on Saturday & spent the day in the Pleasure Beach, what a fantastic day we had the weather was perfect, warm, not to hot, no rain just cloudy every now & then! We went on all the rides, me & Katie even went on some of the kiddy ones & they were fab! lol!! Nige & the girls went on Valhalla, which is an indoor water ride & boy did they come off wet, glad I didn't go on it!  We left there about 7pm & stopped on the way home to get some chips, Nige says I ate some & half a sausage but I don't remember anything until yesterday morning when I woke up!! lol!! Spent yesterday watching Bradley Wiggins win TDF , the F1 & the cricket oh & Big Brother from Saturday night lol!! Didn't do anything else!

I thought I'd share a picture with you that I have been meaning to show you for a few weeks now! We went to the wildlife rescue place Gentleshaw, where I donate my cards & we met there newest rescue! 

MARTI the coati  mundi! 

Al he wanted to do was get into my hood! But oh he is a cutie!

Anyhoos on with my card for today!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Amusing Challenge- fab sketch

Addicted To Stamps- Christmas In July

Speedy Fox & Friends- Christmas In July

Annabelle Stamps- Christmas In July

Cardmad Fairy- Christmas In July

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Tilly & Her Snowman' by Digital Doodlings

5" square card blank

Promarkers, Flexmarkers & Prisma for her hair

Skin- sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- raw sienna, mustard, vanilla & primrose

Hair band- dusky rose

Jumper & shoes- antique pink & cocktail pink

Trousers- petrol blue, marine, island lagoon & turquoise

Jacket- petrol blue, marine, island lagoon, turquoise & dusky rose

Snowman- orange, cool aqua & soft aqua

Scarf- fuchsia pink & sorbet

Snow- cool aqua & soft aqua

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Winter Wonderland' by Crafts Home

Snowflake punch by Martha Stewart

Pink dew drops & turquoise card my stash

Thank you for stopping by, I will try & get round to you all tomorrow if I don't manage it tonight!

Hugs xx

Let's Dance!

I have some really exciting news to tell you, my friends Natalie & Amy are setting up a brand new craft shop, where they are selling some amazing goodies!
But also they are having a DT Call (sorry on in the UK), with some fantastic goodies 
& a discount for the chosen 5!!
Please pop over & take a look at what fab goodies they have here
& if you interested in entering the DT Call pop over here & read the requirements
Good luck if you enter!

This is my second post for today please scroll down to see my Delightful Challenges creation!

Hugs xx

Its time for a brand new challenge over at MAWTT & don't forget we are running fortnightly at the moment to give the DT time to spend with their family over the summer!

So for this fortnightly challenge we want to see you 

PINK, PEARLY & PRETTY

creations. I decided to use a WOJ image I have had for an absolute age, but have only ever used her once....slapped wrists, because 'Willow' is gorgeous!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch & Stash- fab sketch ( really old stamp & new ribbon)

Fab & Funky- make your own flowers

Paper Pretties- bling it on!

Emerald Faeries- lace

Creative Crew- black card stock

Creative Craft- pink & black

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Dancing Willow' by Whiff Of Joy

5" square white card blank

Promarkers, flexmarkers & prisma pencils

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- umber, caramel & sandstone

Dress & shoes- magenta, shocking pink & cerise

Belt, bag & jewellery- cerise, apricot, black, warm grey 5, 4 & 3

Ground- antique white, almond & champagne

Papers & Embellishments

Lace, leather strip, pink pearls, green & black card my stash

DP- 'Polly Pickleberry' cd by Willow Design

Flower & leaf die cut by Marianne D LR0164

Colour distressing done using Tim Holtz worn lipstick

For this challenge we have the fab Crimson Cloud sponsoring us, the winner will 

receive any 3 die cut packs of their choice! 

Who also for those of you with an SVG compatible cutting machine have a free SVG file ever month!

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main MAWTT challenge blog & say hi to the girls & don't forget you have 2 weeks to enter!

Hugs xx

Jingles All The Way!

This is my first post for today please pop back later to see my MAWTT creation!
Hugs xx

This week over at Delightful Challenges we have the perfect excuse for you to get your Christmas things out!

We want to see your 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

creations. I had so much fun play with this cute image & the fab background! The background (from Digital Delights) comes in a set of four colours, red (which I have used) gold, green & blue. They are all fab!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Stampavie & more - Christmas in summer
Crazy Amigos - free theme

Ladybug Crafts- Christmas In July
Creatalicious Challenge- Christmas in July

Goodies I Have Used

'Jingles & Tree' by Digital Delights

6" scalloped square card blank

Spectrum Noirs

Jingles- BT2, BT1 & IG10

Hat- IG10, GG5, GG4, GB6, CR11, JG6, TB6 & TB5

Scarf- TB6, TB5 & TB4

Boots- IG10, GG5 & GG4

Ski pole- GG1 & GG2

Sledge- GB10 & GB9

Tree- LG5, LG4, LG3, LG2, LG1 & TN8

Snow- BT2 & BT1

Bird- CR11, CT2, TN3 & TN2

Holly-JG6, JG5, JG4, CR11 & DR6

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Wonderland' by Digital Delights

Brown sugar divine twine

'Tiz the Season to be Jolly' sentiment by Digital Delights

Silver paper & bell my stash

Holly corners from the 'Church' accessories set by Digital Delights

Our sponsor this week if the fantastic 'Whiff Of Joy' 

The winner will receive this super cute stamp!

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'Christmas' creations my teamies have made! Hugs xx

'Hello Snow Friends'

Its time for a new challenge over at My Time To Craft, where this fortnight we want to see your

'MAKE IT WET!'

creations, so  rain, water, snow, sea, paddling pools, mermaids anything as long as there's 

some sort of water involved!

I decided to use one of my fabby Humphrey Christmas stamps!

I have actually used glamour dust & glossy accents two things I have had for an absolute age but never use & ya can't see them lololol!! Glamour dust is on the fluffy bits of their clothes & the glossy accents is on Snowie's carrot & the falling snow!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch Saturday- fab sketch

Crafters Companion- Ho Ho Ho Christmas

Amusing Challenges- Christmas In July

Creative Inspirations- Christmas In July

Quirky Craft- Christmas In July

Robyns Fetish- Christmas In July

Goodies I Have Used

Image & Sentiment- 'Hello Snow Friends' from the Humphrey's Corner Collection by 

Crafters Companion from Natalie & Amy's

5" square card blank

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Left Lumpy-IG3, IG2 & IG1

Hat & jacket- CR11, DR7, DR6, DR5, DR3 & DR1

Scarf- TB5, TB4 & TB3

Right Lumpy- IG3, IG2 & IG1

Jacket- BT6, BT5 & BT4

Hat & scarf- CT4, CT3 & CT2

Bunnie- TN8, TN4 & TN3

Snowie- BT2 & BT1

Hat & scarf- PP5, PP4, PP3 & PP2

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Jingle Bells' Humphrey CD by Crafters Companion from Natalie & Amy's

Pink paper by Kodak

Glossy accents

Glamour dust

Large snowflake punch by Martha Stewart

Small snowflake punch by X-cut

Pink gems my stash

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & take a look at what fab & very different 'wet' creations the DT have made!

hugs xx

Just A Note!

Its time for a new challenge over at Platypus Creek Designs where this week we want to so your

THINGS WITH WINGS!

I decided to use a digi image, instead of an SVG  for this challenge.  I managed to get so far behind with my DT stuff, with having Danni off all last week with a raging temperature & not being able to keep anything down. I spent most of it running backwards & forwards looking after her!

 Thankfully she's back at school today!

Anyhoos on to my card!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

The Sweet Stop- fab sketch

Bloggers Challenge- black white & a splash of colour

Goodies I Have Used

Image & Sentiment- 'Bird cage on a branch'

 by Platypus Creek

DP- 'Elegant birdcages & chandeliers' by Nancy Watt

Mirri card & ribbon my stash

Flower punch by Tonic (new purchase from Doncaster)

Pink paper by Kodak

Please pop over to the main blog & check out what fab creations my teamies have made!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

hugs xx

Honey Bee!

This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see my Sparkles Monthly!

WOW! What a day I had a Doncaster yesterday! It was fantastic, but spent way to many pennies! It was great meeting up with Kim & her hubby, about time we finally met up after chatting on the phone for months! LOL!!

Thought I'd show you a few pictures of what I got :o)!

I got a few new stamps lol!

Some papers & a punch that makes a 3d monkey! lol!

Lots of different coloured card blanks.

And my favourite things that I got!! 

Anyhoos on with the card I made today & I didn't use any of my new stuff lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

My Time Made Easy- fab sketch

One Stitch At A Time- anything goes

The Poodles Parlour- use a digi

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Honey Bee Buckets' by Meljen Designs

C6 card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Honey bee- pumpkin, amber, sunflower, baby pink, pale pink & blue grey 3 & 2

Buckets- ice grey 5, 3, 2 & 1 

Heart- red

Hat- french navy, agean, cyan & sky blue

Water- cool aqua & soft aqua

Doodles- red & agean

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Country Drive' by Echo Park

Sentiment- 'Pink Petticoat' (pumpkin)

Lemon divine twine

Ladybug & ribbon my stash

Corner notch punch by Woodware

Ribbon punch by Woodware

Blue paper by Kodak

Thank you for stopping by today, enjoy your Sunday evening

hugs shell xx

Clean & Simples!

My friend asked me to make her 100 wedding invites, by this weekend & only asked me last week.....well I told her I might be able to as long as there were really simples, no faff & stuff!

Well she wanted so much putting on them there was no chance, I wouldn't even get half of them done!! So I managed to convince her to go clean & simple! I hope you like it, I do at the moment but I'm sure when I've made 100 of them I won't lol!!! I've had these embossing folders for about 3 years & have never used them, so I thought I'd give her an assortment of cards!


These also fit nicely into this months Sparkles challenge which is


WEDDINGS!!

Goodies I Have Used
3 inch square scalloped card blanks
Pink & cream pearlised card from Create & Craft
Ribbon & gems my stash
Embossing folder by Provocraft

Our sponsor this month is Di's Digi Downloads the winner will receive $10 to spend
on her gorgeous digi images!

thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab 'wedding' creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx

Party Pippin!

This is my only post for today, please pop over to MAWTT & join in with our two week long challenge 'MAKE IT SENTIMENTAL' (no images) you have until 18th July to enter!

Anyhoos over at Delightful Challenges we have a fab theme for you to follow this week!

BOWS & BLING!

What a fab challenge, so get out your glitter, gems & ribbon & join in the fun! 

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I have used glitter on the floor, but I can't get a decent picture of it! Arghhhh!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Clear It Out- anything goes...something yellow...ribbon & gems are about 3 years old

LEJ Designs- animals

Cutie Pie- glitter & bling

Stella Says Sketch- fab sketch!

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Party Pippin' by Digital Delights

5" square card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Pippin- blue grey 4, 2, 1, baby pink & pale pink

Hat & party blower- marine, turquoise, island lagoon, cerise & tropical orchid

Champagne glass- vanilla, pastel blue, tea green & antique white

Bubbles- cool aqua & soft aqua 

Ground- pastel beige & antique white

Papers & Embellishments

Faux stitching- rose pink Promarker

DP- '50s digi paper set' by Digital Delights

Turquoise card, ribbon & blue fluff my stash

Glamour dust

Leaf punch by Fiskars

'Let's Party' sentiment by Digital Delights

Scalloped oval by X-cut

Gems by My Minds Eye

This week we are sponsored by the fab 'Scrapyland' 

the winner will receive a $20 voucher to spend instore!

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main blog & see what fab 'bows & bling' creations my teamies have made!

hugs xx