Lara Ladybug!

So sorry this post is late, not long got up as had a really bad night sleep! Sorry again xx

It's time for a fab new challenge over at Delightful Challenges, make sure you check out my sidebar for this weeks fab offers from Wendy!

This week we want to see your 

RED & WHITE!

creations! You can use an image with skin & hair & colour those normally, but that's it everything else must be red & white.....I thought it was the perfect time to make Nige his Valentines Day card, 

so here it is, hope he likes it!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch Saturday- gorgeous sketch!
I Love Promarkers- Love Is All Around
Shopping Our Stash- Love, red or hearts

Try It On Tuesdays- Valentines Day

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Lara Ladybug'  by Digital Delights

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

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Eyes- sky blue

Wings, dress, hat, hearts & shoes- burgundy, crimson & red

Papers & Embellishments

White pearlised card from Create & Craft

Red paper by Kodak

Ribbon my stash

'Heart' tri- boss folder by DoCrafts

'Swirls' embossing folder by Provocraft

Hearts are the left overs from my 'Heart Scallop' punch by Woodware

This week we are sponsored by the fab Crafty Ribbons for details of the prize pop over here!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over & take a look at what fab red & white creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx

Something Old, Something New!!

Today is the start of a fab new monthly challenge over at Natalie & Amy's, where

 this month we are looking for your

SOMETHING OLD & SOMETHING NEW!

creations, so the perfect time to use your stash you got off Santa! Just make sure you tell us what is new & what is old in your post.

Please try & make it easy for us to find!

I have used this gorgeous stamp as my NEW stash & the papers as my OLD stash!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Wags & Whiskers- fab sketch

Whoopsi Daisy- card for child

Crafty Boots- new (stamp)

Eureka Stamps- teal/turquoise

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Dawn with kitten' by Nellie Snellen from Natalie & Amy's

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

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Skin- FS2, FS1, TN1 & EB1

Hair- GB10. GB9. GB7 & GB5

Hairband- BT3 & PP3

Dress- PP4, PP3, PP2, PP1, BT3, BT2 & BT1

Shoes- BT3, BT2 & PP3

Kitty- IG3, IG2, IG1 & PP3

Bunnie- TN4, TN3, TN2, TN1, PP4, PP3 & PP2

Presents- CT4, CT3, CT2, CT1, BT5, BT4, BT3 & BT1

Ground- PP2 & PP1

Papers & Embellishments

DP- ' Summer Breeze' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

'Doily' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD020

'Macarena' corner die cut by Memory Box 98291 from Natalie & Amy's

'Swiss Dots' embossing folder by Provocraft

Turquoise card my stash

Image colour distressed with 'magenta tint' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Sentiment from the 'Birthday Girl' Humphrey's corner stamp set from Natalie & Amy's

The prize up for grabs this month is a fab 

To spend on all those fab goodies that they have instore! 

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be catching up with you all over the next few days! 

Also take a few minutes to pop over & see what fab creations my teamies have come up with this month

Hugs xx

Naughty or Nice?

Well, I hope your all safe & warm & none of you got stuck on the M6 last night! We woke up to about 5-6 inches of fresh snow. Just not sure if I'm happy about it lol! Don't get me wrong I love the snow, but its the thawing & the flooding that worries me. We aren't at risk from flooding but I just feel so bad for those that are. It must be awful to be in limbo as to whether its going to happen or not!

Anyhoos time for a new challenge over at MTTC where this week we want to see your

THINGS WITH WINGS!

creations, so flutterbuts, faeries, planes etc I think ya get the drift!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Dutch Dare- things with wings

Stamptacular Sunday- Fairy Fever

Goodies I Have Used

Image- sorry I have no idea who or where! (If you do shout & I can thank the artist)

6" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Skin- TN2, EB1 & FS8

Hair- GB9, GB8 & GB6

Trousers- TB6, TB5 & TB4

Bra & skirt- BT3, BT2 & BT1

Moon- CR1 & CT4

Wings- PP5, PP4, PP3 & PP2

Lamp- CT4, CT3, CT2, PL2, TN4, BT7 & TB1

Ground- PP2 & PP1

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Family Ties' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

'Resplendent Rectangles' die cuts by Spellbinders from Natalie & Amy's

Blue card, ribbon & gems from my stash

'Macarena' corner die by Memory Box 98291 from Natalie & Amy's

Colour distressing done with 'permanent red tint' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's

Sentiment by Whimsy Stamps

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I'm off to lie on the sofa all day watching movies with hubby. My M.E is being a right pain at the moment so rest is best lol! Please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab 'winged' creations the girls have made!

Hugs xx

Pip Squeak!

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

 Hugs xx

Today's challenge over at Moving Along With The Times is a fabby! Most of you know I never used to use glitter because of the mess, well thanks to Hazel & her naggin about Stickles I now love a bit of glitter lol!

So this was a fab challenge for me to play with my new Stickles!

BLING IT ON!!

so get out your glitters, gems & anything sparkly!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch Saturday- fab sketch
LEJ Designs- faux or real stitching

Shopping Our Stash- oldest ribbon (got to be at least 4 years old)
Try It On Tuesday- faux or real stitching

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Pip Squeak Love' by Digi My World

C6 card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Pip- blue grey 4, 3, 2, 1, black, budding rose & pale pink

Envelope- lipstick red, pink pearl & sorbet

Ground- khaki, soft khaki & antique white

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Bazoo' by Helz Cuppleditch

'Rectangle & Buckle' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD048

'Scalloped Heart' die cut by X-cut 503013

Glitter card by Crafttime

Ribbon my stash

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

'Purple' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Faux stitching done using 'rose pink' Promarker

Sentiment by Personal Impressions

This week we are sponsored by Digi My World, the winner will receive a $10 voucher to spend in their online store!!

Thank you for stopping by today, I'm hoping to get caught up with everyone over the next few days, it's been a bit mad here with the kids not being able to get to school because of the ice & snow! Don't forget to pop over & see what fab 'blingy' creations my teamies have made x

Take care hugs xx

'Thinking Of You Today'

This is my first challenge of the day, please pop back later to see my MAWTT card!
Hugs xx

I can't believe how quickly time is going, its nearly the start of Feb already.... what's that all about? Lol..I was hoping it would take ages to get here as Katie will be 15 in a week or so, but then in March my baby will be 16!!! Blinkin' ink I feel old lol!

Anyhoos, on with this weeks Delightful Challenges challenge, where this week we want to see your

THINKING OF YOU!

creations, your creations must have words on referring to the theme!

I have used the super cute Lili, I just love her face, such a cutie!

I decided as I had printed the image off quite big, would leave the card quite CAS in my own way tho lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Come & Get It - fab sketch

Digi Make Over- warm thoughts

Glitter & Sparkle- sentiment

Tuesday Throwdown- furry friends

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Lili The Skunk' by Digital Dilights

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Lili- GG5, GG4, GG3, PP2, PP1, IG1

Flowers- PP5, PP4, PP3, PP2, PP1, BT5, BT4, BT3, BT2, BT1, HB3, HB2 & HB1

Leaves & grass- LG3, LG2, CG2 & CG1

Butterfly- BT5, TN3, LY3, LY2, PP4, PP3, PP2 & PP1

Papers & Embellishments

'Sky & Sentiment' coloured with 'turquoise & phthalo blue' Panpastels from Natalie & Amy's

'Label' die cut by X-cut

Sentiment 'Thinking of You Today' by Digital Delights

DP- 'Back to Basics III' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

Pink metallic card by DCWV from Natalie & Amy's

'Lovely Flowers' framelits by Sizzix 658291

Gold dew drop

Our sponsor this week is 'Stamping Scrapping' with a $20 voucher for the winner!!!

Please take a few minutes to pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made this week!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Hugs xx

Katie!

Oh WOW we have had loads of the fluffy white stuff & its brrrrrr freezing! Can't wait until later to go out for a walk with Charlie & Nige, it's gonna be fab!

Anyhoos today see the start of a new My Time To Craft challenge where this week we have a 

SKETCH

for you to follow, which you will find here!

I decided to use my Sarah Kay image called 'Katie' yeah I just had to get her, she is such a cutie! I have also used my Prisma pencils to colour 'Katie' in! (other than her skin which I used Spectrum's)

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Fairy Tale Challenge- newest stamp

Stamping For The Weekend- girlie

Crafts & Me- something new (stamp)

Divas By Design- girlie

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Katie' by Sarah Kay

5" Kraft card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Spectrum Noirs & Prisma pencils

Skin- FS3, FS2 & FS1

Everything else Prisma pencils & sansodor

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Wedding' by Papercellar

Paper distressing done using my thread cutter

Colour distressing done using 'burnt sienna' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's

Sentiment off the 'Forget Me Knot' Gorjuss Girl stamp set

'Rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD048

Thank you for stopping by today, stay safe & warm! I'm off to have my breakfast then out to play lol!

Please pop over here & see what fab creations my teamies have made using the sketch!

Hugs xx

Tag You're It!

I hope your all staying safe & warm in this cold weather, we had a couple of centimetres of snow over night the other night, but it was gone real quick :(  Fingers crossed we get some proper snow this weekend!!!

Today over at Delightful Challenges we have the start of a fab new challenge!

TAG YOU'RE IT!

A really great challenge for you to enter, it could be a tag, a tag attached to a card or present as long as you have made it! If you use one of Wendy's fab Digital Delights images remember you can enter twice for a chance to win this week fab prize! Details at the end of my post!

I decided to make a Valentines day card for our Danni to give to her boyfriend Hayden!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Here Come The Boys- fab sketch (its for daughters boyfriend)

Craft Room Challenge- Valentines

Shopping our stash- 2 things beginning with T (tag & twine)

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Beatrice Bee' by Digital Delights

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Beatrice- BG10, BG9, BG7, BG6, CT4, CT2, CT1, PP2, PP1, DR5, CR8, CR7, HB3, HB2 & HB1

Papers & Embellishments

Sentiment from the 'License Plate Love' set by Digital Delights

'Eastern Round' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD010 from Natalie & Amy's

(with faux nestie underneath)

Blue paper by Kodak

DP- (pink & honeycomb) 'Country Drive' by Echo Park

'Tag #2' die cut by Sizzix

'Scalloped Heart' die cuts by X-cut 503013

(with faux nesties underneath)

Aqua & cotton candy divine twine

DP- (spotty) from the 'Sweetheart' set by Digital Delights

This week we have a fab sponsor, just wish I could enter lol!!

Oh My Crafts & the winner will receive a $15 voucher to spend instore, how fab!

Thank you so much for popping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'tag it' creations my teamies have made this week! 

Hugs xx

Die Cuts & Flowers!

This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see my A&T creation! 

Hugs xx

Its the start of a fab new challenge over at Sparkles monthly, you have until the 14th of February to get your creations in.....this month I  have chosen the theme which is

DIE CUTS & FLOWERS!!

I know most of us have an obsession with die cuts, I know I do lol! They are just one of the best things ever invented in my eyes. I still love my Ecraft but die cutting is so much quicker! Anyhoos I hope you will join in with us this month for the chance to win a fab prize, details at the bottom of my post!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch & Stash- sketch & vintage (old prismas, new papers & stamp)

Crafty Bloggers- flowers

Vintage Stamping- vintage

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Rose' by Local King Rubber Stamp

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

Prisma pencils & sansodor

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Dark Vintage' by Marianne D from Natalie & Amy's

Label die cut?

Border die cut? 

Butterfly stamp 'Flying Colours' by Sheena Douglas from Natalie & Amy's

Sentiment?

Pink gems my stash

Colour distressing done using Tim Holtz vintage photo

Brown card my stash

This month we are sponsored by the fab Di's Digi Downloads, the winner will receive $10 voucher to spend!

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab creations the Sparkles girls have made!

Hugs xx

Polka Dots!

This is my first post of the day please pop back later to see my Sparkles creation!
Hugs xx

Today is the start of a fab new challenge over at A&T Challenges, where this fortnight we want to see

POLKA DOTS

on your creation, that can be papers, ribbon or on your image! So get out ya spotty stash & join us, for the chance to win a great prize. You will find details here!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

The Sweet Shop- fab sketch
Digi Darla- anything goes
Ooh La la Challenges- Happy Birthday

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Ally & Beeble' by Emerald Faeries

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- walnut, cocoa & sandstone

Top & tights- sunflower, canary & lemon

Shorts- sky blue, arctic blue & powder blue

Wings- arctic blue & powder blue

Ladybug- burgundy, berry & amaranth red

Flower- shocking pink, wild orchid, lavender, lush green, emerald & grass

Ground- forest green, bright green & meadow green

Doodles- true blue

Papers & Embellishments

Rectangle parenthesis #2 by X-cut 503045

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

Ground coloured with 'bright yellow green shade' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's

'Lace' border die cut by Sizzix 658002

'Lovely flower' Framelits by Sizzix 658291

DP- 'Love Letters' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

'True Blue' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Pink dew drops

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope your all keeping warm & safe in this strange weather!

Hugs xx

Eastern Promise!

Brrrrr, the temperature has definitely dropped here (Stoke, UK) over the last few days! I have heard we are due some snow, but after the last time I'm not getting to excited lol!

Anyhoos, its time for a new challenge over at My Time To Craft, where this week we have something different for you....

SPOTLIGHT TECHNIQUE!

I really love the effect this technique gives you, but always struggle with what image to use! I spent ages going through my rubber & digi stamps looking for the right one. I eventually decided on this little cutie, which I got a while ago from Dawn Bibby's shop!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Twist Of Faith- fab sketch

Penny's Challenge- anything goes

Anything Challenge- just good friends (this is being sent to a really good friend)

Cards & More- use a die cut

Card Making Mama's- add a sentiment (anything goes)

Goodies I Have Used

Image & sentiment- from a set by 'Hero Arts'

C6 card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Tim Holtz distress markers

Skin- spun sugar & worn lipstick

Kimono- bundled sage & fired brick

Ground- milled lavender & weathered wood

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Eastern Promise' by Dovecraft

'Scalloped rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD048

'Circle' (from the doily set) die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD020

'Simple buckle' die cut by Memory Box 98185

Red card & ribbon my stash

Thank you for stopping by today! Please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made!

 Stay safe & warm in the snow...

Hugs xx

I Love You This Much!!!

This is my second post of the day, please scroll down to see my MAWTT creation!

Hugs xx

Its time for Delightful Challenges first challenge of the new year & a fab new release from Wendy at

 Digital Delights. You really need to pop over here & take a look at the fab cutie images Wendy has for us this month! If you make the odd Valentines Day card or any kinda love you card there are some fab digi papers & sentiments as well!

So this week our challenge is

ADD HEARTS!

So the perfect chance for you to get your partners Valentines Day card done!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafting For All Seasons- new (image, sentiment & papers)

Craft Room- Valentines
Tuesday Throwdown- shiny & new (image, sentiment & papers)
Incy Wincy- something new (image, sentiment & papers)

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Love You This Much Monkey' by Digital Delights

12 x 12" square co'ordinations card to make 6 x 6" gate fold card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Monkey- tan, putty, pale blossom, pink pearl, burnt sienna, caramel & sandstone

Dickie bow- french navy, agean & cyan

Hearts- crimson, ruby & lipstick red

Ground- blue grey 4, 2 & 1

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Birthday Boy' card kit by Robins Nest

Colour distressing done using Tim Holtz 'dusty concord'

'scalloped rectangle #3 by Nellie Snellen MFD028

Purple card my stash

'Fancy Hearts' border die cut by Crafty Sentiments

Corner rounding punch by X-cut

Sentiment from the 'Love Is In The Air' set by Digital Delights

Our fab sponsor this week is 'Robins Nest' who were kind enough to send a few of the DT some goodies to play with. Thank you so much, I loved playing with the papers!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please don't forget that we have a new image, digi paper & sentiment release today so pop over & see what the fab DT have created!

Hugs xx

Floral Delights!

This is my first post for today, please pop back later to see my creation for Delightful Challenges!

Hugs xx

Its time for our first challenge of the new year over at Moving Along With The Times. This week we have a fab challenge for you & one I always love!

FLORAL DELIGHTS!

So as long as your creation has flowers of some sort on, you can enter for the chance to win a fab prize! Details of this weeks sponsor will be at the end of this post.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch Saturday- fab sketch
Addicted to stamps- nature
ODBD- something old (papers) & something new (image & ribbon die)
Sweet Stamps- recipe (die cut & flower)
Crafty Bloggers Network- flowers

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Rose Bud' by A Passion For Stamps

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Rose buds- burgundy, berry red, amaranth red, olive green, moss & pear green

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Victorian Burgundy' by Papercellar

Shading around 'rose bud & sentiment' done using 'permanent red tint & 'magenta shade' Panpastels from Natalie & Amy's

'Oval 4' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD047 (with faux nestie underneath)

'Scalloped heart' die cut by X-cut 503013 (with faux nestie underneath)

'Victorian Corner' die cut by Provocraft

'Ribbon 2' die cut by Marianne D LR0102

Burgundy card, card candy & antique lace my stash

This week we are sponsored by 'A Passion For Stamps' 

For details of the prize up for grabs this week pop over here! 

Thank you for stopping by today, please take a few minutes to pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab 'Floral Delights' my teamies have made! 

hugs xx

Sew Pretty!

Hi fellow bloggers, I hope your all ok & not sick with anything!! I really can't believe I haven't posted since Saturday! I have been crafting, just nothing I can show you yet!

My card for today was a just because I can card...Nige went shopping a while ago & came home with a mag with this fab stamp set on the front! I do like them lots so decided to have a play, 

I love how its turned out!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Raise The Bar- fab sketch

Everybody Art Challenge- pastel colours

Loves Rubber Stamps- die cuts or punches

Craft Your Passion- vintage/shabby chic

Kaboodle Doodle- vintage

Goodies I Have Used

Images & sentiment- 'Sew Pretty' vintage stamp set free with 'Cardmaking & Papercraft'

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Dress form- FS3, FS2 & FS1

Basque- PP3, PP2 & PP1

Tape measure- BG2, BG1 & antique linen distress ink

Cotton reels- TN3, TN2 & TN1

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Sew Pretty' vintage papers free with 'Cardmaking & Papercraft'

'aqua' divine twine

'cotton candy' divine twine

Paper distressing done with my thread cutter

Colour distressing done with Tim Holtz antique linen from Natalie & Amy's

'Rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD048

'Resplendent Rectangles' by Spellbinders from Natalie & Amy's

I had so much fun making this card, I did get covered in ink & the bits of paper that come off when your distressing lol! My carpet really needs a good hoover.....mmmmm hoover or craft? LOL no contest, off to craft! Thanks for stopping by today.

hugs xx

A New Car!

By the time this post goes live we will be on our way to spend the day with my giggly friend Kim. Its gonna be great to catch up with her & her hubby!

It's time for our first challenge of 2013 over at My Time To Craft!

Our theme for this first week is

ALL ABOUT THE NEW!!

new baby, new house, new puppy, Happy New Year, etc!

Well I decided to make a card for my friends hubby, who has just brought himself a 'new car' its his pride & joy so I thought this image would be perfect!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Tuesday Morning Sketches- fab sketch

Crafty Calender- What's New?

Jellypark- old & new (old map & new image)

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Guy - Car Keys' by Bugaboo

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

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Skin- FS3, FS2 & FS1

Hair- TN6, TN4 & TN3

Shirt- GB11, GB10, GB9 & GB8

Trousers- TB9, TB8 & BT9

Shoes- EB8 & EB6

Keys- IB2, IB1, CR8 & CR7

Car- IG3, IG2, IG1, DR7, DR5, CR11, CR10, CR8, CR7, LY3, CT4, TB7, TB6, TB5, BGR5, BGR4, BGR3 & IB1

Tyres- BG10, BG9, BG7, BG6 & IG1

Ground- BG5, BG4 & BG2

Papers & Embellishments

Red paper by Kodak

DP- from an old map of Nige's

Banner embossing folder from the 'The Good Life, Retro Collection' by Forever Friends

Sentiment from the 'The Good Life, Retro Collection' by Forever Friends

Sky coloured with 'phthalo blue & phthalo blue shade' Panpastels from Natalie & Amy's

Keys cut on my Ecraft using a free svg (sorry can't remember where from)

Keys coloured with silver metallic Papermania pen & DR1 Spectrum Noir

Thank you for stopping by today, I am hoping by the time you read this I have been hopping around & have caught up with you all! Please pop over & see what fab 'new' creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx