Christmas Scene

Its time for me to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' creation with you. Where this fortnight we have a great theme for you......

CHRISTMAS SCENE

I decided to use one of my 'Stampin' Up' sets for this & I just love the finished result!

Challenges I Would Like To enter

Animal Friends- reindeer

Daisy Chain- Christmas

Fabrika Fantasy- wintertime

Dreaming of Scrap- winter

Images & Colouring Mediums 

Images - 'Snow Front' by Stampin' Up

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink 

Snow & surround- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'blue' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'circle' die cut by X-Cut (negative used for area)

'A5 curved border' die cut by Spellbinder (used for hills) 

Images stamped using 'vintage sepia' & 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

Sentiment from my stash

'6" square white card blank' 

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the DT's fabulous 'Christmas Scene' creations. I will be back tomorrow with my next make, until then take care xx

Garden Party!

Its time for me to share my monthly 'Sheepski' make with you & boy did I love making this card!

Anyone who knows me, knows I love a gonk & these gonks are just fabulous!!

I decided to print the image out three times & give them a bit of depth....what do you think?

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cute Card Thursday- winter
Ellibelle's Corner- Christmas
Holly & Ivy Christmas- ATG
Dragonfly Dreams- Christmas

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Garden Party' by Sheepski

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Nuvo markers by Tonic in brown

Noses, hands & mouth- fair skin blend

Under all hats- brown grey shades

Shoes- ice grey shades

Back left Gonk 

Hat- black cherry, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon

Beard- ice grey shades

Back right Gonk

Hat- true blue shades

Beard- ice grey blend

Middle left Gonk

Hat- pink violet blend

Beard- ice grey blend

Middle right Gonk

Hat- blue turquoise shades

Beard- brown grey blend

Front left Gonk

Hat- coral shades

Beard- ice grey blend & ice grey shades

Tongue- pink lady & delicate rose

Front right Gonk

Hat- antique pink blend

Beard- brown grey blend & brown grey shades

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'green' card form the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

DP- 'Snowflakes' 8" square stack by Phill Martin

My stash- sentiment

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools
Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'5" square white card blank' 

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fab DT makes here. I will be back soon, until then take care xx

Dudley Donkey

Its time for me to share my latest My Time To Craft make with you. For the next fortnight we have a fabulous theme for you, which is.....

CHRISTMAS ANIMALS

I got this set of stamps by Hobby Arts LTD from my crafty retreat, its was one of those sets I just had to have lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge- Christmas

Cute Card Thursday- festive

Holly & Ivy- ATG Christmas

Unicorn Challenge- Christmas/winter

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Dudley Does Christmas' by Hobby Arts LTD

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in brown

Dudley- ice grey blend, brown grey blend & brown grey shades

Hat- black cherry, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon

Scarf- dark red shades & blue turquoise blend

Present- blue turquoise shades

Ribbon- dark red shades

Robin- muted brown blend, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon

Gift- blue turquoise shades

Holly- alpine green blend

Berries- strawberry jam & fresh watermelon

Ground- brown grey shades

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Snowflakes' 8" square stack by Phill Martin

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'burgundy' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Ribbon from Dovecraft

Glittery felt from Hobbycraft

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'poinsettia' die cut by Marianne D

'6" square white card blank' 

My stash- sentiment

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fabulous 'Christmas animal' creations the DT have made. I will be back on the 20th, until then take care xx

Geometric Fox

This set of stamps & embossing folder were calling for me to use them as soon as they fell threw my door! I just love them!

This creation is my DT make for 'Creations In Pink' where as always we are an anything goes challenge, as long as you use over 60% pink.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Craft Rocket- birthday
Seize The Birthday- birthday
Papercraft- birthday
Show Us Your Pussycats- ATG with a kitty

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Geometric Fox & Sentiment' from issue 181 of Papercraft Essentials 

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink

Fox- pale pink shades & pale pink blend

Card surround- spun sugar

Papers & Embellishments

'white'  colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'pink' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'autumn red' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

'pale periwinkle' Nuvo jewel drops by Tonic

'silver crystals' Nuvo glitter drops by Tonic

'fiery volcano' Nuvo stone drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'3D hexagon' embossing folder from issue 181 of Papercraft Essentials by Practical Publishing

'stitched strips of ease' die cuts by Heffy Doodles

Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'A6 white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow, until then take care xx

A Day That Sparkles!

Today I'm here to share my latest creation for 'Not Just Cards' we are an ATG challenge blog, but we like to see your creations that aren't cards!!

I decided to make a tag, one of my crafty friends birthday is around the corner so I thought I'd make her a tag & card to match. I haven't made he card yet, but I will post it when I do!

This set of stamps is another crafty retreat buy, so cute!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Addicted To Stamps- ATG 

Crafty Calendar- cute & girlie

Just Us Girls- anything but a card

Tales From The Craftroom- tags

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image & sentiment- 'Unicorns' by C.C.Designs

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black 

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink 

Unicorn- aqua blue blend & pale pink blend

Eyes- true blue blend

Mane, tail & hooves- dusty purple blend

Horn- pink violet blend & blue turquoise shades

Bow- pink violet blend

Ground- ice grey blend

Surround- seedless preserve & dusty concord

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'turquoise' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Ribbon- Dovecraft

'violet galaxy' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic

'autumn red' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic

'wedgewood blue' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'tickets' die cuts by X-Cut 657569

Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' in by Versafine

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 15th, until then take care xx

All stash with a link, is available from Crafty Purple Frog!

The Greeting Farm

 I'm here to share this months DT creation for A Place To Start, I made this little cutie while I was away. Only the second time I had coloured with my Tri-Blends!!

So the theme for this months challenge is 

COFFEE COLOURS

you will find an image of the colours at the end of my post or here.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Try It On Tuesday- autumn colours

International Art & Soul- autumn

Country View- hand stamped

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- mini-remix set 'Brewtiful' by The Greeting Farm

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in red

Tree trunk- tan shades

Sentiment edges- tan shades

Back grass & shadows- light green blend

Clouds- salty ocean

Girl

Skin- fair skin blend

Hair- gold brown blend

Hat- tan shades & dark red shades

Shirt- tan blend

Shorts- muted brown blend

Boots- tan shades

Coffee cup- coral blend & muted brown shades

Boy

Skin- fair skin blend

Hair- tan blend

Jumper- tan shades

Trousers- tan blend

Shoes- muted brown blend

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'brown & green' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'grassy lass' border die by Heffy Doodles

'forest builder' die cut set by Heffy Doodles

'cloudy skies' stencil by Heffy Doodles

Images stamped using 'tuxedo black' Memento ink

Sentiment stamped using 'vintage sepia' Versafine ink

'5" square white card blank' 

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 11th with my latest creation to share

Until the take care xx

Winter Robin

Its time for a new challenge over at 'Winter Wonderland' where this month we are sponsored by the fabulous 'Sheepski' make sure you pop over here & check out what fabulous prize you could win.

So, for the next month our theme is.....

HOLLY &/OR IVY

whether its on your image, papers or a die cut, add some to you creation & your in with a chance!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG
Creative Sketchy Girls- Christmas
Pearly Sparkles- Christmas
Jingles Belles- Christmas critters

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Winter Robin' by Sheepski

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in brown

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink

Robin- black cherry, strawberry jam, fresh watermelon, gold brown blend, tan shades & ice grey shades

Branch- red brown blend

Leaves- alpine green blend

Berries- black cherry & strawberry jam

Snow- aqua blue blend (light) & blender

Sky- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Festive Fauna' by Papermania

'winter sky' card from the A 4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'square' die cuts used to make frame from Presscut

'Happy, Happy, Happy Add-On' sentiment stamps by Lawn Fawn

Sentiment stamped using 'vintage sepia' by Versafine ink

'6" white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fabulous DT creations here.

I will be back tomorrow, so until then take care xx

Dino-mite!

Well, I'm back from my retreat, had an absolutely amazing time as always. Spent a fortune as always, can't wait to share with you some of my retreat makes & goodies. One thing that I did buy & fell in love with straight away was the Spectrum Noir Tri-Blends....WOW!!! they are just AMAZING....I usually spend most of my week water colouring, but this time I didn't even think about it...oh & my new Nuvo markers by Tonic are just fabulous as well!! So yeah I brought 2 sets of new markers oops!! lol!!  

I'm here to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' creation with you. For the next fortnight we want to see your.....

NO SQUARE OR RECTANGLE CARDS ALLOWED

I decided to make a hexagon card base & play with some of my Heffy Doodle stamps. You will be seeing a lot of these as I brought about 12 different stamp sets lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Aud Sentiments- ATG

Crafting With An Attitude- ATG

Crafting By Designs- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Dino Time & Dinky Dino's' by Heffy Doodle

Sentiment- 'Dinky Dino's' by Heffy Doodle

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in red

Pterodactyl- citrus green blend

Momma Dino- blue turquoise blend & coral blend

Baby Dino- pale pink blend & blue turquoise blend

Clouds- mermaid lagoon & salty ocean 

Grass & tree- lucky clover, mowed lawn & twisted citron

Tree trunk- gathered twigs

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' card from the A4 sack by Lime Tree Crafts

My stash- white textured card

'blue lagoon' Nuvo glitter drops by Tonic

'fiery volcano' Nuvo stone drops by Tonic

'violet galaxy' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

'wedgewood blue' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

'autumn red' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

'ebony black' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'grassy lass' border die by Heffy Doodle

'forest builder' die cut set by Heffy Doodle

'cloudy skies' stencil by Heffy Doodle

'hexagon' die cut by X-Cut 812923

Dino's stamped using 'tuxedo black' memento ink

Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine ink

Thank you for stopping by today, please call back again later as I have another make to share with you, until then take care xx