Ice Skating Antoinette

 It's that time of the month where we start a new challenge over at 'Happy Little Stampers Christmas' where as always we are an ATG theme challenge with a twist... the twist this month is....JOY!

I decided to use an old stamp of mine. Just love this stamp, she is so happy!

Sorry about the glare on the bottom of my make, I took lots of photos from different angles & this was the best of a load of rubbish lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Christmas Crafts All Year Round- S= skating, skates, scarf & snowflakes 

T= trees & trunk

Jingle Belles- let it snow

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Antoinette' by Kraftin' Kimmie

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in blue

Everblend Markers by Arteza

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in red

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Distress Oxide Inks by Tim Holtz in green

Skin- blush & medium flesh

Hair- BR66 eggnog, burnt umber & bistre

Dress- black cherry, strawberry jam, fresh watermelon & cold grey IV

Earmuffs- black cherry, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon

Scarf- B04 topaz blue, phthalo blue & cold grey IV

Skates- black cherry, strawberry jam, fresh watermelon & GG06 grey green 06

Tree- YG17 grape green, permanent green olive & BR43 spiced cider

Bushes- YG17 grape green, permanent green, YG46 sencha green, chromium green oxide, juniper green, G17 mantis green, hookers green, permanent green olive & earth green yellowish

Ice- BG19 pale aqua blue, soft aqua, prussian blue, light phthalo blue, light cobalt turquoise & blender

Sky- dusty concord & salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- Kanban

'red' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash- sentiment stamp 

Tools & glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

sentiment stamped using' onyx black' ink by Versafine

images stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

gold paint

'speckling brush' by Frisk

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'Christmas' creations the DT have made. I will be back on the 7th, until then take care xx

Roses

Good morning, & welcome to my small part of the WWW. I hope you are well xx

I'm here today to share with you my latest  DT creation for 

'Happy Little Stampers Watercolour' 

I decided to use a stamp I got at the last craft fair I went to at the NEC, I don't think I've used it before so oops!! lol

As always our theme is...

 

ATG WATERCOLOUR

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Bastel-Traum- plant

Creative Craft Cottage- no patterned papers

CCC Digi Creations- flowers

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Roses' by Kanban

Inktense Pencils by Derwent in black

Distress Oxides Ink by Tim Holtz in pink

Leaves & petals- ionian green, beech green & apple green

Petals & buds- dusty concord, seedless preserve & spun sugar

Surround- spun sugar

Papers & Embellishments

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'stitched strips of ease' by Heffy Doodle

sentiment from 'scene it flowers' by Clearly Besotted

all stamped using 'onyx black' by Versafine

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over & see what fabulous 'watercolour' creations the DT have made. I will be back on the 3rd, until then stay safe xx

Moulin Divas'

A fabulous new challenge has started over at 'A Place To Start' for the next month our theme is...

MAKE IT ELEGANT

so why not get out one of those long lost stamps & join in with us! I've had this set of stamps for about 5 years & this is the first time its been inked up!! Oops!! Shhhh don't tell the Grub! LOL!!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafters Castle- ATG

QKR Stampede- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Moulin' Divas- Tre's Chic' by Kanban

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in green

Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink

Skin- blush, cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- black, dark sepia & warm grey IV

Dress- plum preserve, black, ice grey 5 & black

Gloves- ice grey 5, black & cold grey VI

Fascinator- black

Surround- warm breeze

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'delicate vintage' by Craft Sensations

'white' colouring card by Rymans

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

'violet galaxy' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'Asian accents' by Spellbinder

'7 x 5" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back later today with another creation, so until then please

 stay safe xx

Baa Humbug!

 Morning fellow crafters, its freezing cold here this morning & I've got to go out. Brrrrr please think of me while you're all snug & warm lol!! I need to rush around as I need some me time today! Harvey was 5 months old yesterday so we took him out & spoilt him lol! Yeah I know only 5 months but come on he is the cutest Piggy ever!!!

Anyhoos, I'm here to share my latest 'Cardz 4 Galz' creation with you for the next fortnight we want to see your creations for the theme.....

CUTE CHRISTMAS

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Aud Sentiments- Christmas/winter animals 

Cute Card Thursday- sentimental

Fab 'n' Funky- hand stamped sentiment

Artsystamper- critters

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images & sentiment- 'Baa Humbug' by Clearly Besotted

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Sheep- black, warm grey VI, raw umber & brown ochre

Fairy lights- deep red, purple violet, middle phthalo blue, dark yellow chrome & light magenta

Sign- warm grey Vi, dark sepia, walnut brown, permanent green, leaf green, bistre & deep red

Plant pot- prussian blue, helio turquoise & cobalt turquoise

Tree- burnt umber & bistre

Bauble- middle cadmium red & scarlet red

Ground- cobalt blue, ultramarine, light ultramarine & sky blue

Snowflake die- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'white' card by Lynda Chapman

DP- Kanban

'turquoise' card by Lime Tree

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'snowflake corner' die by Memory Box 98238

All stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'5" square white card blank' 

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fab 'cute Christmas' creation the DT have created to help inspire you this challenge.

I will be back tomorrow, so until the stay safe xx

Case Your Wardrobe!!

Its that time again....Wow! doesn't seem like 2 weeks since I shared my last 'Cardz 4 Galz' DT make. I am so confused as to what day it is, I'm sure I'm not the only one!

Anyhoos this fortnights theme is.....

CASE YOUR WARDROBE!!

so get your thinking cap on & pick a piece of clothing & take inspiration from it!

My clothing photo is at the end of my post x

My t-shirt that gave me the idea of using an owl as my focal point

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Creations- ATG
The Paper Shelter- nature
The Sisterhood of Crafters- birds
AAA Birthday- things with wings
Path of Positivity- feathery things

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Owls' by Jane Netley Mayhew for Sheena Douglas

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Owl- black, burnt umber, bistre, brown ochre, burnt ochre & cool grey III

Branch- black & dark sepia

Leaves- hooker's green & permanent green

Sky- salty ocean

Parchment surround- tea dye, antique linen & vintage photo

Papers & Embellishments
'white' card by Lynda Chapman
'purple' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'green' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'parchment & label' die set by Marianne D
'stitched ornate' rectangle die cuts by M & C Boutique
'banner' die by Joy Crafts 6002/0386 (& faux layer)
sentiment from the 'birthday bamboo' stamp set by Kanban
Images & sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine
'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 29th with my next DT creation.
Until then stay safe xx

Bryan's Baby!

I'm so sorry, I'm a day late with my Sheepski design team creation. I had a poorly Nico on Friday so this weekends ended up a day behind lol. He's ok now thankfully, not sure what cause the little man to get a temperature, but when he does all he wants is his Momma! When I got in from work he waddled up to me growling, squeaking & grunting at me until I picked him up. Then he nipped at my neck to make me lie down on the sofa. so he could have snuggles & sleep. That's all good & fine if I have done everything. But having a pet skunk is like nothing else, its like having a demanding 2 year old with teeth lol!! Good jobs we loves the little stinker...

Anyhoos I'm here to share latest Sheepski creation with you, I thought this image would be perfect for my Dads birthday card. He loves his old cars & as his favourite colour for a card if British Racing Green I tried to get it as close to that as possible! Don't forget to pop over & check out or monthly challenge on Facebook here & our monthly blog challenge here!!

Just love the steampunky feel to this image!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

International Art & Soul- something digital (image)

Sweet Stampin'- men's cards

Brown Sugar- birthdays 

Crafty Catz- ATG with optional male birthday

The Male Room- vintage

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Bryan's Baby' by Sheepski

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Faber- Castell words in brown

Car- gold, burnt sienna, raw umber, ice grey 4, warm grey VI, ice grey 5, black, cold grey VI, ice grey 2, ice grey 1, buttercup, brown ochre, light yellow ochre, cool grey 1, warm grey VI, warm grey V. ice grey 4, black, payne's grey, warm grey VI, tan, brown ochre, caramel, burnt umber, bistre, raw umber, holly, payne's grey, pine green, tan, raw umber & brown ochre

Tim Holtz distress inks

Sky- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

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

'white' colouring card from Rymans

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'birthday' mini die cut by Cut & Make 

'happy' stamp from the 'Birthday Bamboo' set by Kanban

'happy' stamped using 'Onyx Black' ink by Versafine

clouds made using 'puffy cloud borders' by Lawn Fawn

'DL white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over here & check out Andrea's awesome images.

I will be back on Thursday with my next make to share with you. 

Until then take care

hugs xx

Gnome For Christmas!

Hi & welcome to a new post from me. Sorry I've not been around & commented for a few weeks. Other than my DT commitments, I just seem to be running low on time! No idea why, I know my new job is more tiring & I am sleeping more the day after I finish but it all works out about the same...no, no idea lol!!! Hopefully a few more weeks & things will settle down some.

Anyhoos I'm here today to share my latest DT creation for 'If You Give A Crafter A Cookie' We have a great cookie this fortnight, I hope it will inspire you to join n with us.....

You will find our cookie here, or at the end of my post x

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Gnome #1' by Limited Runs

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Skin- blush, 09 & 08

Beard- 114 & 113

Hat & coat- red rooster, 106, 63 & 62

Gloves- ice grey 5 & 120

Ground- 63, 62 & 61

Papers & Embellishments

DP- Kanban

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

'white' colouring card from Staples

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Let It Snow' sentiment by Creative Dies

'stitched hillside' border die cut by Lawn Fawn

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

This fortnights cookie 

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made using this fortnights cookie for inspiration

Hugs xx

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Moonwalk Billy!

Today I am sharing my latest creation for Digital Delights, which I have made for my darling hubby to celebrate our 18th Wedding Anniversary! Wow I can't believe how quickly those 18 years have flown by!!!!

I just love this image & have used him a few different times. He is perfect for all sorts of occasions. 

Don't forget as always the theme is ....

ANYTHING GOES

so no excuses not to join in!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

I Love Promarkers- use a die cut

The Crafty Addicts- use a die cut

City Crafter- use the word you... 'Love You To The Moon & Back'

Ike's World- travel/holidays

Lets Create- anniversary....for mine & hubbies 18th 

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Moonwalk Billy' by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Derwent Coloursoft words in brown

Moon- lemon chiffon, ochre, light sand, daffodil bloom, ochre & pale brown

Billy

Skin- blush, ginger & blush pink

Hair- vanilla, pale brown & light sand

Spacesuit- sunset, deep red, oasis, sea green & dove grey

Sentiment- oasis, lemon chiffon & lemon

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Night Sky' by Kanban

'yellow & red' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'to the moon & back' sentiment from the 'Mouse on the Moon' set by Digital Delights

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

X-Cut Xpress

'spaceship & stars' die cuts from the 'Space' set by Dovecraft DCD1E033

'6" square white card blank'

Don't forget to pop over to the challenge blog & see what fabulous ATG creation the DT have made to help inspire you. Also you don't have to use a DD image to enter, but if you do you double your chance of winning!!!

Hugs xx

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Walkies!!

Today's creation is my latest share with you for Try Stampin' on Tuesday where this fortnight we have a great sketch (which I will add at the end of my post) along with the optional theme of...

PASTEL

don't forget the sketch is a must & the theme is an option.

I got this set of stamps along time ago & totally forgot about them, until I was looking for an image to use for this sketch!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Boots- use a sentiment

Critters & Creatures- ATG

Melonheadz Friends- girlie

Amusing- use a word die

Quirky Crafts- raining cats & dogs

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Girl Walking Her Dog' by Kanban

Promarker/Flexmarker words in black

Derwent Coloursoft words in brown

Girl

Skin- blush, pink blush & ginger

Hair- tulip yellow, brown black, brown & ochre

Dress- dove grey & grey lavender

Shirt- peony & cranberry

Leggings- yellow, peony, cranberry & pastel blue

Shoes & bag- frosted pink & scarlet

Phone & lead- poppy

Puppy

Fur- icicle, steel grey, fresh bloom & blush pink

Ground- forest green & leaf green

Panpastels

Sky- turquoise & ultramarine blue tint

Precious hearts- ultramarine blue &  ultramarine blue tint

Daisy Flower- violet

Papers & Embellishments

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

My stash- 4mm pink pearl

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'Daisy Flower' die cut by Joy Crafts 6002/0024 from Natalie & Amy's

'Hello & Leaves' from the 'Hello Flower' Thinlets set by Sizzix 660805

'Precious Hearts' die cut by Memory Box 98474

'Trailing Leaves' die cut by Crafts Too CTD17022

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

this fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fab creations by my fellow

 'Try Stampin' on Tuesday' DT members

Hugs xx

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Adorable!

This is my first post for today, please pop back later to see my creation for Natalie & Amy's challenge xx


Today see's my third creation for my guest designer spot over at Card Mania. I will say I am feeling rather please with myself...I don't know if you remember I wrote a few weeks back how I had only ever made 1 maybees 2 DL cards before & then Nige found an amazing bargain of 100 cream DL card blanks for £4. Well I have used my second one today....only 98 to go lol!! But I am loving thinking totally out of my comfort zone. It might sound silly but the thought of doing anything other than square scares me!!

Anyhoos enough of me yappin.....this fortnights challenge over at 'Card Mania' is ......

CIRCLES!

Now when I saw this theme I did wonder what to do, but then I had a brainwave & below is what I created....

I have had these stamps by Kanban for ages & ages! Only really got them because they were half price & I thought they were cute. As you can probably guess its the first time I have used them....& yeah they are really cute lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Come & Get It- animals
Robyn's Fetish- stripes or spots (spots)
Di's Digi Designs- lots of layers
Send A Smile 4 Kids- animals
Cute Card Thursday- circles

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Rocking Animals' by Kanban

Derwent Inktense pencils

Sheep- neutral grey, deep violet, cadmium orange, golden yellow, sherbet lemon, carmine pink & scarlet pink

Dawgy-oak, dusky purple,sea blue, cadmium orange & sherbet lemon

Pig- mauve, fuchsia, carmine pink, bright blue, cadmium orange & cadmium yellow

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Seasons' by HOTP

'So Cute & Adorable' from the sentiment tag set #24 by Lily of the Valley

My stash- baby blue pearls & peach card

Tools & Glues

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

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Circle' die cuts by X-cut 503416

'3 X 8 cream DL card blank' Nige's bargain find!

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

Hugs xx

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'Ya Scalliwag!'

Before I get onto my card for today, I just wanted to wish you all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR & all the best for 2014.

I decided this year not to make any new years resolutions, because I only break them & feel guilty lol!

I also wanted to say I am really suffering at the moment with my M.E sleeping at least 15 hours a day! Which is madness, so if I don't comment on your blog as often as I usually do, I am really sorry. Hopefully things will start to improve soon. 

One fantastic thing that happened over the hols was....me & Nige went to Gentleshaw when it was closed to help feed all the animals, which meant lots of furry snuggles! We fed the rabbits which are mahoosive can't remember what breed they are tho...I had meerkat snuggles while Nige fed them, which was great Basil is a funny little man, really cuddly. We also fed Saxon the wolf & had lots of snuggles & his friend Quaver (who has only been there about a month) he is a Australian singing dog & sooooo sweet! The best furry encounter was we fed the Kinkajous these little furbabies are nocturnal so we have never seen them in all the years we have been going!!! But not only did we see them I fed one some grapes & oh my they are so sweet & gentle & fluffy & cute....Nige did take some fotos, will snag them off him & post asap!

Had a fab few hours feeding all the furbabies!

Now if your still with me thank you lol!

Its the first challenge of 2014 for My Time To Craft

This week we want to see your creations that are

MUSIC/FILM INSPIRED

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Musically Challenged- Peter Pan

Delicious Doodles- layer up

Pink Gem- something new 

Simon Says Stamp- something new

(stamp & film strip)

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Captain Hook' by Kraftin' Kimmie from Natalie & Amy's

Flexmarkers

Skin- sunkissed pink & blush

Tim Holtz distress inks

Hat- vintage photo

Hair- black soot & iced spruce

Jacket- aged mahogany, black soot, iced spruce & stormy sky

Trousers- vintage photo

Boots- black soot & iced spruce

Hook- iced spruce

Colour distressing- aged mahogany & black soot

All inks that are highlighted are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

My stash- burgundy card

'Maritime' card by Kanban

White card from Staples

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose' from Natalie & Amy's

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

Sizzix Bigshot

5" square card blank

'2.5" x 12" film embossing folder' by Darice from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment xxx

Please pop over & see what fab creations the DT girls have made to inspire you

hugs xxx

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Danni's Christmas Card!

Those of you that know me, know our eldest Danni is into dark spooky stuff! So when I was asked to join A & T with Emerald Faeries I couldn't wait to play with this fab image. Its just perfect for Danni & I had loadsa fun making it & getting covered in distressing inks!

I have decided to combine my two DT cards today so here's the first challenge.....

Over at A & T challenge blog,  we want to see your

ANYTHING GOES

creations, real easy one this time. So no excuses not to join in the fun! Make sure you pop over to the A & T challenge blog & see what fab prize is up for grabs!

And over at My Time To Craft we want to see you

CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST

creations, make sure you pop over to both blog & see what fab creations the girls have made!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Kimbee's Creations- fab sketch

Make It Monday- anything goes

OSAAT- anything goes

Stamping With The Dragon- Christmas

Just Keep On Crafting- Christmas

My Moms Craft Shop- Christmas

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Christmas Skull' by A & T designs

5" square card blank

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Skull- GG5, GG4, GG2, GG1 & EB1

Hat- TB6, TB5 & TB4

Holly- JG6, JG4 & JG1

Berries- CR11 & CR9

Banner- TN1 & TN2

Candy canes- CR11 & CR10

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Miltons' Christmas stack by Wild Rose Studio

Gold paper, holly card, ribbon, blue gems & brad my stash

Colour distressing done using Tim Holtz's vintage photo

Paper distressing done using thread cutter

Large snowflake punch by Martha Stewart

Small snowflake punch by X-cut

Sentiment by Kanban

Thanks for stopping by hugs xx