Spaghetti Hair

Its time for a new sketch over at Try Stampin on Tuesday. You will find this fortnights sketch here, or at the end of my post. Don't forget the sketch is a must but the theme is optional & the theme to go with this sketch is.....

SUMMER SPLENDOUR

I kinda think I have met with the theme this time, as my fabulous unicorn is strutting his stuff in the sun!! Hope you agree lol!!

My unicorn is one of the images up for grabs over at Bloobel's progressive challenge on Facebook. I just had to have him, he is such a diva!!

I have popped the rest of the sentiment inside which reads....

'not sure we could cope with anymore like you!!!

made it for our Katie, just because xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting From The Heart- ATG

Come & Get It- ATG

A Bit More Time To Craft- ATG

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Unicorn Spaghetti Hair' by Bloobel

Tim Holtz distress markers- blue

Derwent Coloursoft Pencils- brown

Spaghetti Head

Body- dove grey, cloud blue, pink & blush pink

Mane & tail- dusty concord, spiced marmalade, worn lipstick, faded jeans, mustard seed & 

shabby shutters 

All highlighted pens are available from Crafty Purple Frog

Panpastels

Sky- ultramarine blue & ultramarine blue tint

Grass- permanent green & permanent green tint

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Cupcake Party- DecoTime

'yellow' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack from Papermania

Sentiment- computer generated

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Crafty Purple Frog

'5" square white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

 This fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by, don't forget to pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made using the above sketch & our optional theme!

Hugs xx

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Flutterbutts!

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Moving Along With The Times. The theme for this week is....

A STITCH IN TIME

it can be faux or real stitching as long as we can see it!

I decided to use a stamp I seem to have had forever but not used!

A close up of 3D flutterbut!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Frilly & Funkie- summer garden
Simon Says Stamp Monday- Kraft
Crafting When We Can- oodles of doodles (faux stitching)
Glitter n Sparkle- use some butterflies

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Flutter' by Kaisercraft

Tim Holtz distress inks

Flutterbutts- victorian velvet & scattered straw

Tim Holtz distress marker

Faux stitching- victorian velvet

Panpastels

Image background coloured using turquoise shade & turquoise

Papers & Embellishments

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

Kraft card by Papermania

My stash- lace

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

'7x5 white scalloped edge card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what the DT have been stitching to inspire you!

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'Whoop, Whoop.....I'm Back!!!'

After having a year away from 'Moving Along With The Times' I am happy to say Hazel asked me back & I was very happy to say yup of course!!! I have really missed nattering to the girlies on there. I just wanted to say thank you to Hazel for having me back & the girls for making me feel so welcome!!

My first challenge back is a great one as I needed to make a card from Charlie (greyhound) Freddie (Gecko) & Stevie (my fish) for Fathers Day. I'm also gonna put love from our soon to be baby stinker! lol!

As you have probably guessed this weeks theme is...

FATHERS DAY!

I decided to use one of my Crafter's Companion stamps, that I seem to have had for ages but never used....slapped wrists!

Nige's hair isn't quite that scary, but it is getting very grey lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Fab & Funky- Fathers Day
Simon Says Stamp- Fathers Day/masculine
Cardz 4 Guys- Fathers Day
Eureka Stamps- Fathers Day
Squigglefly- fathers Day
Memas Craft- Men Only

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Prickly' from the Pawfect Pals Collection 

Promarker/Flexmarker

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & blossom

Tim Holtz distress markers

Hair- weathered wood, tea dye & antique linen

Tim Holtz distress inks

Tshirt- weathered wood

Trousers- faded jeans & tumbled glass

Wellies & gloves- fired brick & worn lipstick

Hedgehogs- black soot, gathered twigs, tea dye & antique linen

Ground- pine needles, mowed lawn, mustard seed & picked raspberry

Sky- tumbled glass

All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'So Cute' by Prima

'Special Dad' from the Humphrey's Corner stamp set called 'Father's Day' 

My stash- ribbon & turquoise card

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from

'Ribbon' punch by X-cut

'Small Butterfly' punch by Tonic

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

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over & see what fab creations the other DT girls have made for this 'Father's Day' challenge. Have a great weekend when it arrives

Hugs xxx

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'Laylah'

It's that time of the week, when we start a new challenge over at The Stamping Chef. You really need to pop over & have a look at all the fab images including some very smexy new ladies. Also we have a new look blog & shop. They both look amazing. If there is an image you have seen somewhere, but can't find it in the shop just email me on shell-swinscoe@virginmedia.com  & I will gladly sort it out for you. It's taking a while to transfer them all over x

As always our theme this week is...

ANYTHING GOES!

you don't have to use a Stamping Chef image to enter. But if you do you will be entered twice into the draw for the winner.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Love to Create- fab sketch

LEJ Designs- anything goes

The Squirrel & The Fox- use embellishments

Fantasy Stampers- anything with wings

My Sheri Crafts- use a digi

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Layla' by The Stamping Chef

Promarkers/Flexmarkers

Skin- dusky pink & blush

Tim Holts distress inks.markers

Lips- fired brick

Eyes- tea dye & antique linen

Hair- gathered twigs & scattered straw

Dress- fired brick & festive berries

Sash- black soot & weathered wood

Wings- spun sugar

All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'J'adore' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

Black dew drops

Sentiment & banner stamps from the Forever Friends 'The Good Life' collection

My stash red & black card

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Classic Petal' Edgeabilities die cut by Spellbinders from Natalie & Amy's

'Oval' die cut by Sizzix 657563

5" square card blank

The winner will receive 3 Stamping Chef images of their choice, so why not enter our 'anything goes' challenge this week!

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you are all keeping well. Sorry I haven't been around much, had some bad news from the Dr he seems to think I might be diabetic so is sending things off to be tested....I really don't need anything else wrong with me! I'm already on my way to the knackers yard!!

Hope your all keeping well

Hugs xx

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You Stole My Heart....

It's Thursday which can only mean one thing....it's time for a fab new challenge over at Delightful Challenges!

This week we have gone all romantic on you with a fab theme of

YOU HAVE MY HEART!

so you can make a valentines, anniversary, wedding anything as long as it has a heart on it!!

This card was made for Hayden to give to Danni lol...just hope I get time to make Nige a Valentines day card off me, else I might be in trouble lol!!

Make sure you click on the Digital Delights link on my side bar, it will take to the latest offers that Wendy has running!

I think I'm going to start decoupaging my images again. I just think it gives them a certain something. No idea what tho lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Digi Sketch Challenge- sketch
Fab 'n' Funky- all about the words
Bunny Zoe's- stitching

Glitter n Sparkle- stitching
OSAAT- use a digi

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Blooming Roses Barnaby' by Digital Delights

Derwent Inktense pencils

Barnaby- golden yellow, sun yellow, neutral grey, ink black, carmine pink, fuchsia & iris blue

Roses- apple green, hooker's green, shiraz & poppy red

Vase- mauve, dusky purple, golden yellow, sun yellow, sienna gold & poppy red

Tim Holtz distress markers

Faux stitching done using worn lipstick

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'With Love' Me to You

Sentiment from the 'Cupid Quotes' set by Digital Delights

'Daisy Patchwork' card candi

My stash burgundy card

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Nottingham Border' die cut by Memory Box 98506 from Natalie & Amy's

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

This week we are sponsored by the fab 'Yours or Mine Paper' the winner will receive a $10 voucher to spend in store....

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab creations the DT have made to inspire you this week!

Hugs xx

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All About The Love!

A super quick post from me today as I really need to go back to bed for a few hours. Hopefully if I feel up to it tonight Nige is taking me out for a meal (going on a date as he puts it lol) just need to get some shut eye in soon!

Right a new challenge has started over at My Time To Craft, this week we want to see you create something that is

ALL ABOUT THE LOVE!

so Valentines, anniversary, wedding etc....

I decided to make a Valentines day card for Didge to give to Hayden, as no doubt on the 12th Feb both of the girls will ask for one lol!!

I just love 'Henry' by WOJ he is so sweet!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Feeling Sketchy- perfect sketch

Jo's Scrap Shack- It's A Love Thing

Pattie's Creations- stitching real/faux

Savvy Handmade- furry friends

Always Something Creative- stitching real/faux

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Henry Hugging Heart' by WOJ

Tim Holtz distress inks/markers

Henry- spun sugar, gathered twigs, tea dye & antique linen

Heart- fired brick, festive berries & spun sugar

Ground- weathered wood

Faux stitching done using barn door

Sentiment stamped using barn door

All inks highlighted are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'With Love' Me To You stack

My stash- gold mirri, white pearls & ribbons

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Labels #2' die cut by Spellbinders

'Candy Heart' die cut & sentiment by Marianne D COL1307

'5 x 7 scalloped card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you have a fab weekend

hug xx

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Brrrrr Its Soooo Cold!!

As promised a picture of me feeding the Kinkajous at Gentleshaw....sorry the lighting is pants but they are nocturnal xx

It's time for a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges, this week we have the perfect challenge for you!

Brrrrrrrr ANYTHING WINTER!

So get out all your fab new stamps & papers you got in the sales & join in with us for the chance to win a fab prize from Digital Delights.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Digi Sketch- fab sketch
ABC Challenge- D is for Dazzle

Christmas Cards All Year Round- anything goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- anything goes
ABC Christmas- anything goes

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Snuggle Up Daffy' by Digital Delights

Image- 'Christmas Birdhouse' by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers

Skin- dusky pink & blush

Tim Holtz distress inks/markers

Hair- gathered twigs, antique linen & scattered straw

Dress- picked raspberry

Hat- iced spruce, picked raspberry, peacock feathers & spun sugar

Boots- picked raspberry & peacock feathers

Birdhouse- gathered twigs, antique linen & salty ocean

Holly- pine needles & barn door

Colour distressing done using tumbled glass

Bird colour distressed with gathered twigs

Any inks high lighted are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Silent Night' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- white paper & silver mirri card

Tools & Glues

 'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Bird' from the 'Ivy' die cut set by Marianne D LRO206

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

This week we are sponsored by our very own Digital Delights. The winner will get a $10 voucher to spend on Wendy's fab images.

Thank you for stopping by today, I am hoping to stay awake long enough today to pop around & see you all. I am really sorry that I haven't been around much, I am still sleeping between 15-19 hours a day. It's mad!!

Huge hugs xx

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'You're My Hero!'

It's the first Thursday of the month which means, new release over at 

Digital Delights! Believe me when I say they are SUPER! 

Wendy has drawn some amazing superhero's for us this month, including some accessories, digi papers & digi sentiments! You will find them all here, or why not pop over here & see what the fab DT have made with them!

The DT have used this fab image for  the new challenge over at 

Delightful Challenges where the theme is

STARS OR SPARKLE!

I really enjoyed making this card, the papers are just perfect & you get 12 digi papers in the set! I have used two on my card.

Introducing 'Heroic Henry' what a sweetie!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch & Stash- fab sketch
Whimsical Designs- bug or animal
Digi Sketch- anything goes
Ooh La La Creations- for the one you love (my Hubby)

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Heroic Henry' by Digital Delights

Tim Holtz distress markers & inks

Henry- pumice stone & spun sugar

Mask- festive berries

Cap & emblem- festive berries & faded jeans

Ground- black soot

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Superhero' digi papers by Digital Delights

Fiskars 'star' punch

My stash- silver mirri card

'You're My Hero' from the 'Superhero' sentiment set by Digital Delights

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's

'Photo Corners' cut on my Ecraft using a free SVG by Heather

5" square card blank

Our prize this week is some gorgeous goodies from the Crafty Ribbons, for more details on the prize pop over here!

Thank you for stopping by today. I just wanted to say I am really sorry if I haven't been around your blogs as much as normal. But with having the girlies off school/college & this heat my M.E is really bad at the moment....hopefully it will calm down & things will get back to normal.

HUGE HUGS xxx

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Billy On The Moon!

Wow, I can't believe how long it is since I last posted something! I blame this fab weather & having the girlies off school xx

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges, we have a fantastic theme for you to follow this week...

ADD CANDLES OR STARS

to your creation! How easy is that? I just loved making my card, it's turned out so much better than it looked in my head lol!!

Billy is such a cutie!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Inky Impressions- birthday

Ladybug Crafts Ink- birthday

Papertake Weekly- dies/punches

Digi Galore- one for the boys

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Moonwalk Billy' by Digital Delights

Time Holtz  'distress markers & inks'

Where I have used distress ink & purchased them from Natalie & Amy's I have linked to their shop!

Moon- shabby shutters, scattered straw & old paper

Billy

Skin- tattered rose & spun sugar

Hair- gathered twigs & antique linen

Spacesuit- pumice stone, black soot, iced spruce, squeezed lemonade, peeled paint & chipped sapphire

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Northern Lights' by Polar Bear Press

My stash- silver mirri card

Small star punch by Fiskars

'Make A Wish' sentiment from the 'Birthday Set' by Digital Delights

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's

5" square card blank by Anita's

I used pre-loaded shapes to cut the other stars on my Ecraft

This week we are sponsored by 'The Robins Nest' the winner will receive a $15 voucher to spend!

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over here & see what creations my teamies have made this week!

Hugs xx

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Season's Greetings!!

WOW! I really can't believe its the 1st of July today...madness if you ask me! One good thing though its the start of a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Christmas where this month we want to see your

CHRISTMAS TREES!

so Christmas trees, make a scene with fir trees, anything with trees as long as it's Christmas!

I decided to use a stamp that I got free last year in a magazine, along with some papers that were also free from somewhere lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Christmas Card Throwdown- sketch number 7

The Glory Of Christmas- song 'Rocking Around The Christmas Tree'

Squirrel & Fox- Christmas in July

Christmas Stamping- inspirational photo

Crimbo Crackers- you've had it how long? (papers & Stamps last year)

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Tulip' Urban stamps by Papermania

Tim Holtz Distress markers, distress inks, Promarker & Flexmarker

Skin- tattered rose, spun sugar & antique linen

Hair- gathered twigs

Hat & coat- festive berries, iced spruce & faded jeans

Trousers- faded jeans & tumbled glass

Slippers- faded jeans

Holly sprig- festive berries, pine needles & mowed lawn

Christmas tree- mowed lawn, shabby shutters, gathered twigs, mustard seed, peacock feathers & pickled raspberry

Dog- gathered twigs & iced spruce

Hat- worn lipstick 

Collar- faded jeans

Sentiment- maroon (promarker) & soft aqua (flexmarker)

All distress colours highlighted are available from Natalie & Amy's in ink pad form!

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Tis The Season' stack by Beth Gunnell

My stash- cotton wool & maroon card

Sentiment by Birdscards

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's

Our sponsor this month is Di's Digi Downloads, the winner will receive a $10 voucher to spend in store!

Thank you for stopping by today, I will hopefully be around to visit you all tomorrow. Having a snuggly day today catching up on the weekends

 'Big Brother' with Danni!

Make sure you pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab 'Christmas Tree' creations the DT have made!

Hugs xx

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'Triptic'

Today is the start of a new challenge over at My Time To Craft. This week we have a challenge inspired by a set of pictures I saw in The Range. There was a gorgeous set of three canvases of one picture split into three. So I just wondered what it would look like using a stamped image on a card!

'TRIPTIC'

I really spent way to much time deciding what image to use for this, I wanted something with a lot going on. I remembered some Bugaboo images I won ages ago that I hadn't used.....so in the end I decided on this one! Oh what a faff this was to decoupage, but I think it looks ok!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Stella Says Sketch- fab sketch rotated

Daring Cardmakers- flower festival

Delicious Doodles- creatures great & small

Animal Friends- bugs or butterflies

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Ladybugs' scene it by Bugaboo

Tim Holts distress markers & distress inks

(those with a link attached are available in distress ink form 

from Natalie & Amy's)

Flowers- wild honey, pickled raspberry & peacock feathers

Leaves & grass- mowed lawn & pine needles

Ladybugs- festive berries & black soot

Flutterbuts- seedless preserves

Papers & Embellishments

DP- (brown & patterned) 'Summer Breeze' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

Turquoise paper by Kodak

My stash- sentiment & dotty coffee bean card candi 

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Tools & Glues

'Collall All Purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

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

'Lovely Flowers' die cut by Sizzix 658291

I made the tab using 'Labels #2' die cut by Spellbinders

Thank you so much for stopping by today, you really need to pop over to the main challenge blog here & see what fantastic creations the DT have made!!

Hugs xx

It's All A Fairytale!

Just a quick Hi from me today, I need to get sorted as we are off out to Cosford airshow tomorrow! So I need to sort the camping stove out so we can have bacon butties when we get there & burgers for dinner mmmmmm nommy! Also the kettle is on the go all the time, I do love a cuppa!

Right enough of me rambling....have a great weekend!

It's time for a new challenge over at My Time To Craft!

This week we want to see your 

FAIRYTALE!

creations, Cinders, Sleeping Beauty, Alice etc!

Please if you enter pop down what Fairytale inspired you in your creation!

I have used my 'A Very Important Date' cd which I just love, but don't use very often...bad Shell!

I had so much fun colouring the Mad Hatter in & the corner I also coloured & cut to fit!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

MilkCoffee Challenge- fathers day/male inspired

Stampin' Royalty- man up!

Crazy Amigo- distress inks (coloured with distress markers & inks)

Through The Craftroom Door- anything goes

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'The Mad Hatter' off 'A Very Important Date' CD

Tim Holtz distress markers & distress inks

Some of the distress ink are from Natalie & Amy's here!

Promarker

Skin- blush

Tongue- worn lipstick

Eyes- tea dye

Hair- gathered twigs

Hat- black soot & barn door

Jacket- seedless preserve

Waistcoat- crush olive

Trousers- vintage photo

Bow tie- fired brick & barn door

Shoes- black soot & seedless preserves

Teacup- tumbled glass, weathered wood & tea dye

Clubs & spades- black soot & mustard seed

Diamonds- worn lipstick & mustard seed

Papers

DP- 'A Very Important Date' CD

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's

'Collall 3D glue' with tools from Natalie & Amy's

5" square card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, if I don't get around to you later today I will be around on Monday. Please pop over to the main MTTC blog & see what fab creation the DT have made!

Have a great weekend

hugs xx

'Happy Birthday You Old Fart!'

It's time for a new challenge over at The Perfect Sentiment, this week we have a challenge to make you smile! This week we want you to 

MAKE THEM LAUGH!

& for this challenge we have the perfect sponsor....you will find details at the end of my post!

Being on the DT I was lucky enough to get to choose an image & this one made me smile straight away, so just had to have!!! The only thing is mirri card is such a pain to take photos of!!!!

I just love mirri card sanded back, looks fab!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

ABC Challenge- S for sketch

Creative Craft Challenges- for the fella's

Cards For Men- Dad

Melon Headz- male

Stamping Sensations- embossing/texture

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Happy Birthday You Old Fart' by Bugaboo

5" square card blank

Derwent Inktense pencils & Tim Holtz distress inks & markers

Skin- (distress marker) victorian velvet

Hair- (inktense) baked earth & cadmium yellow

Dress- (distress ink) picked raspberry & cadmium yellow

Hat- (inktense) sherbet lemon, iris blue & poppy red

Present- (inktense) dark purple & sicilian yellow

Balloon- (inktense) iris blue & apple green

Chair- (inktense) teal green

Papers & Embellishments

Mirri, ribbon & blue card my stash

'Happy Birthday' embossing folder by Provocraft

As you have probably guessed our fab sponsor this week is Bugaboo! The winner will receive 7, yes 7 free digi images of their choice!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over & have a giggle at what my teamies have made!

Hugs xx