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Showing posts with label my minds eye. Show all posts

21 June 2015

'Special Delivery!'

A super quick post from me today. This was meant to go live yesterday, but with one thing & another going wrong on Friday I got a bit behind! Anyhoos its here now phew!!

So my late creation is for the My Time To Craft challenge blog where the theme is...

FAIRIES

so get out your long forgotten winged cuties & join in with us!

I have said a few times before I absolutely love Sweet Pea images & over on there Facebook page they do a progressive image challenge every month. The first two weeks you create something using an image you have purchased from the Sweet Pea store. The theme is always anything goes. 
Then after two weeks you get a free image of  Sweet Pea boss's choice & this fabulous fairy is this months freebie! 




Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Hanna & Friends- in the garden
Papertake Weekly- oh so pretty
Promarker Challenge- no squares

Image & Colouring Medium
Image- 'Mushroom Fairy' by Karen Middleton from Sweet Pea Stamps
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Skin- blush, 09 & 08
Hair- daffodil bloom, 96 & 94
Flower- summer sun, 22, oasis & 72
Dress- green shoot, 48, 47 & oasis
Tights- summer sun, 22, 17, 49 & 48
Wings- fresh bloom, 63, 38 & 37
Mushroom- pink carnation, 42, 40, 33 & 32
Ground- 60, 48 & 46

Paper & Embellishments
DP- 'Summer Papers' freebie by MME
Green card 12 x 12 scolour stack by Papermania
'Special Delivery & Banner' from the Forever Friends set The Good Life by Docraft

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Jet Black' Stazon

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you're all having a great weekend. Enjoy your Sunday
Hugs xx

8 May 2015

The Cats Meow!

Hi, I hope you are all well. Sorry I haven't been around to see you in a while I'm really struggling with my M.E at the moment, Sleeping more hours than I'm awake lol....need the weather to behave then I can get out on my bike again. Just popping out for an hour or so was doing me the world of good & I was getting on top of it. Then the rains came again & now they need to just do one!! I hope I will stay awake long enough over the weekend to pop over & comment on your blogs!

Now the reason I'm here today is to share me Slinky Tart Inspiration creation with you. I just loved this image as soon as Tamara showed us....but as usual by the time it come around to my week creating I had forgotten about it & chose something else....but not this week...


I have used one of the sentiments that come with is inside & it says..
'I'd spend 9 lives with you' 
might have to save it & give it to Nige for our anniversary


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'The Cats Meow' from The Slinky Tarts
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Skin- sunkissed pink, blush, 09 & 08
Eyes- 59, 58, 57 & 56
Lips- blush, 24 & 23
Cat suit- ice grey 5 & 120
Ears- ice grey 5, 120, pale blossom & 29
Hair- oasis, 72 & 71
Whip- lipstick red & 106

Papers & Embslliehments
DP- 'Miss Caroline' by My Minds Eye
My stash- red card candi, black card & red leather strip

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools
Sizzix Bigshot
'Entwined' die cut by Crafts Too CTD17004
'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please call in & see what the other 'Slinky Tarts' have created this week!
Hugs xx

1 December 2014

Cookies for Santa!

Yay it's the 1st of December, which means advent calender door number 1! This year Nige managed to get me a Bumblebee one, Transformers is one of my favourite films & I adore Bumblebee!
Anyhoos today I have one creation, but its for two different DT!

First off, its my inspirational creation for Inky Impressions. I loved colouring this image in, all the details Nicole puts in her images make them so much fun to colour!

Also on my card I have used a crocheted flower which was created by 'The Craft Garden' & available from here!

The theme over at 'The Craft Garden' is....

ANYTHING CHRISTMAS



Challenges I Would Like to Enter
Crafts 2 Celebrate- waiting for Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut- Santa's on his way

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Joey & Lynnie's Cookies For Santa' by Inky Impressions
Promarker/Flexmarker- words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Lynnie
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08
Hair- buttercup, 90, 88 & 87
Dress- lavender, 79, 78, 114 & 113
Slippers- morning mist, 87, lilac, 80 & 82
Joey
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08
Hair- caramel, 104 & 105
Tshirt- 112, 73, 71 & 67
Trousers- 113, 112, 73, 71 & 67
Slippers- morning mist, 87 & 73
Table- cinnamon, 95 & 91
Cup- 18, 14 & 12
Goodies- 85, 89, red, azure, carmine & plum
Sign- 117 & 112
Carpet- 54 & 53
Wall- eggnog, 16 & 11
Rug & sentiment- frosted leaf, 59, ruby, 33 & 32
Sky- powder blue, 81, 73, 70, 69, 68 & 65
Window frame- 114, 113 & 112
Moon- 13 & 10
Curtains- frosted leaf, 60, 59, ruby, 33 & 32

Papers & Embellishments 
DP- 'Snowed In' winter papers by My Minds Eye
'Cookies For Santa' sentiment by Inky Impressions
'Crochet Flower' by The Craft Garden
My stash- red card, red ribbon & green card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Doily' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD020
'5" square red card blank'

Thank you so much for stopping by today, happy 1st of the month xx

26 July 2014

Penny Black

Hi & welcome to the start of this fortnights challenge over at My Time To Craft. Where this time we want to see you

USE KRAFT!

you can stamp & colour on it or matt & layer with it, as long as we can see it you can enter this fortnights challenge.

I was lucky enough to win over at 'Penny Black & More Challenge' a few weeks ago & my prize was a fabulous set of Penny Black Christmas stamps. Well for those of you that know me well, will know I lurves making Christmas cards. As soon as I saw these cuties I knew I had to use them for this challenge.



Challenges I Would Like to Enter
Jelly Park Friends- Christmas in July
That's Crafty- Christmas in July
Fab & Funky- animals
Twisted Tuesday- Christmas with trees

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Christmas Joy' set by Penny Black
Derwent Coloursoft pencils
Kitty- brown black, brown, blush pink & pink
Hat- deep red, white grey & white
Scarf- prussian blue & electric blue
Gloves- deep red, scarlet, dove grey & white
Robin- brown black, brown & scarlet
Present- bright purple, pale orange & acid yellow
Snow- cloud blue & white
Tim Holtz distress inks
Trees colour distressed using pine needles

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Snowed In' by My Minds Eye
'Crystal Ice' Stickles
My stash- green card, ribbon & red card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Treetops' die cut by Provocraft
'Mini Poinsettia' die cut by Marianne D LR0142 
'Ticket' die cut (& faux layer) by X-cut 657569
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab 'Krafty' creations the DT have made.
Hugs xx

1 February 2014

I'm So Excited!

This is my first post for today, please pop back later to see my creation for My Time To Craft xx

Yay, today is my first post for The Craft Garden. I was so happy when I was asked to join the fab team of DT. It's a great monthly challenge, with fab inspiration from the DT!

This month we have a fab photo for your inspiration. I will attach the photo at the end of my post, or you can go here to see it!


I decided to take inspiration from the photo & use some of the colours as well!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
will add when I get home

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Me & My Pony' by Lili of The Valley
Promarkers/Flexmarkers
Girl
Skin- dusky pink & blush
Derwent Inktense pencils
Hair- charcoal grey, willow, amber & sicilian yellow
Clothes & boots- mallard green, green aquamarine & dark aquamarine
Leaves & grass- felt green & apple green
Roses- fuchsia
Mouse- neutral grey
Apples- sicilian yellow, shiraz & poppy red
Colour distress done using 'burnt sienna' Panpastel

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Dolled Up' by My Minds Eye
'Sign' stamp from the Forever Friends 'The Good Life' collection
'Just Saying Hello' sentiment from the 'Double Sayings' from Natalie & Amy's
Brown sugar divine twine
My stash- turquoise card & brad

Tools & Glues
'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's
Pokey tool

Please pop over & see what the fab DT have made using this photo as inspiration!


Hugs xx

16 November 2013

'Baubles'

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at My Time To Craft. This week we want to see

BAUBLES!

on your creation, as a main feature not just a few on a Christmas tree!

After spending ages looking for some Joanna Sheen bauble stamps (which have totally vanished into thin air) I decided to use some peeloff baubles that I have had forever! I did think they were gonna look awful, but I'm quite pleased with the result!


Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Snowed In' by My Minds Eye
My stash- gold card, bauble peeloffs & sentiment stamp

Tools & Glues
Collall all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's
'Corner Bow' die cut by Memory Box 98371 from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you all have a fab weekend. Don't forget we have a DT call over at MTTC, no sponsors so its the perfect chance to use your own goodies!
Hugs xx

26 September 2013

'Fall Sunflower'

It Thursday so its time for a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges where this week we have a seasonal challenge for you

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!!

so get out your fall images, fall coloured papers & join in the fun!



I just loved fussy cutting this image out & giving it some dimension!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Fetch A Sketch- great sketch
Scrap-creations- fall
Creative Creations- photo inspiration
Make My Monday- flowers or trees
The Paper Nesting Dolls- Happy Fall Y'all

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Fall Sunflower' by Digital Delights
Derwent Inktense pencils
Sunflower head- burnt orange, sun yellow, madder brown, willow & tangerine
Stem & leaves- Ionian green & apple green
Tim Holtz distress inks
Sky- tumbled glass
Grass- mowed lawn from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Pretty Please' by My Minds Eye
My stash- gold paper
'I'm Grateful For You...' from the Fall Sentiment set by Digital Delights

Tools & Glues
Collall all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Collall 3D glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Larger corner rounder punch by X-Cut
4" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

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


Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main 
Delightful Challenges blog & see what fantastic creations the DT have made!
Hugs xx

21 May 2013

'Sip & Relax'

I just want to wish my gorgeous hubby a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY XX  loves ya grub
hugs shell xx

It's time for a new image release over at The Stamping Chef. This week we have a stunning religious image & an image for those of us who like our MaccyD's  Not that I do, I prefer KFC or Burger King. As our local KFC is next door to a MaccyD's we have dinner in KFC then pop over to MaccyD's for a milkshake & McFlurry lol!

Anyhoos here's my creation using 
'Sip & Relax'


I ended up decoupaging this image up & adding a bit of sparkle!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Digi Galore- fab sketch
Digi Darla- 3D something (the front row)
Glitter & Sparkle- bright colours

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Sip & Relax' by The Stamping Chef
5" square card blank
Derwent Inktense pencils
YUM- fuchsia
Cupcake- tan, sicilian yellow, thistle, fuchsia, cherry & apple green
Milkshake- mallard green, green aquamarine, dark aquamarine, crimson & hot red
Macaroon- burnt orange, tangerine, cadmium orange & sienna gold
Choc chip cookie- dark chocolate, willow & saddle brown
Doughnut- madder brown, willow, saddle brown, tan & fuchsia
Tea cup- deep blue, peacock blue, bright blue, madder brown & tan
Tea bag- sepia ink & payne's grey
Table- carmine pink

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Miss Caroline' by My Minds Eye
'YUM' from the Yum, Strawberry Kisses stamp set from Natalie & Amy's
'Labels & Tags' die cut by Joy Crafts 6003/0028
'Simple Buckles' die cut by Memory Box 98185
Ribbon & sentiment my stash
'Crystal Ice' Ice Stickles
Turquoise card by Kodak

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over & see what the fab new release DT have made with this & the new religious image. Also Tamara, the boss at The Stamping Chef has a fab prize up for grabs click here for all the details!
Hugs xx

1 February 2013

Sparkles Christmas!

Its the first of the month which can only mean one thing, the start of a new challenge 
over at Sparkles Christmas!  This month we have a really easy challenge for you, as we are celebrating our 2nd Birthday whoop whoop!!! The theme is

ANYTHING GOES!!

but remember it must be a Christmas creation!!

I decided to have a play with a new stamp that I got in the sales. I nearly brought this 'Boofle' set before Christmas when it was £19.99. So glad I didn't because I got it out of The Range for £7.99 lolol & there are soooo many cute stamps in the set!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Christmas Challenge- fab sketch
Crafty Ribbons- anything goes with ribbon
That Craft Place- new stash (penguin & corner die)

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Penguin' from the 'Boofle Christmas' stamp set
5" square red card blank
Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's
Penguin- IG10, IG8, IG7, IG5, IG1, OR3 & OR1
Hat- DR7, DR6, DR4, CR11 & CR8
Ground- IB1, BT2 & BT1

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Snowed In' winter papers by My Minds Eye
'Macarena' corner die cut by Memory Box 98291 from Natalie & Amy's
'Incire Flower' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD024
'Icicle' die cut by Marianne D LR0135 from Natalie & Amy's
'Circle' die cuts from the 'Doily' set by Nellie Snellen MFD020
Sentiment from the 'Humphrey's Corner' stamp set 'Christmas Wishes' from Natalie & Amy's
Red paper by Kodak
'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's
'Fizzy Moon' ribbon
Colour distressing done using 'turquoise' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's

This month we are sponsored by Fantastic Ribbons, the winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend..
Thank you so much for stopping by today  please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made to inspire you this month!
Hugs xx

11 December 2012

'Happy Holidays'

Its time for a new challenge over at A&T Challenges, this will be our last challenge of 2012, so make sure you check the blog here for details of prize & closing date!

So anyhoos our theme for this challenge is

CHRISTMAS!

so get out your Christmas crafty stash & join in the fun!

I decided to make a quick & easy 4 x 4 card, I have got 6 cards to make for the girls teachers & I thought these would be perfect. Just got the other 5 to make now lol! Also with them being 4 x 4 I can use my scraps!! So its going to benefit my over flowing scrap box!!



This image has got a scalloped edge, but I cut it off so I could layer it on my die cut doily!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Sketch Saturday- great sketch
Christmas Card Challenge- die cuts (doily)
Robyn's Fetish- Christmas cards


Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Happy Holidays' by A&T
4" square red  card blank
Promarkers
Holly- holy, lush green & emerald
Berries- burgundy, poppy & lipstick red

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Snowed In' by My Minds Eye
Green card, 4mm white pearls & ribbon my stash
'Doily' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD020
'Doily' coloured with 'permanent green shade' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's
Large snowflake punch by Martha Stewart
Small snowflake punch by X-cut
Snowflakes coloured with 'phthalo blue, turquoise, ultra marine blue tint & ultra marine blue' Panpastels from Natalie & Amy's 

Please pop over here & check out the DT's creations & what fab prize is up for grabs!
Hugs xx

18 August 2012

Sexy Basque!

Morning all, hope your all OK on this dull Saturday morning! Those of you who aren't have a hug from me!
Today's creation is a just because card, I managed to find sometime yesterday when the girlies nipped into Hanley to do some girlie shopping....I hope you like what I made!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Try Stampin' On A Tuesday- fab sketch
ATC's & Cards With Attitude- lace
Crafts & Me- lace

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Basque' freebie from Paperprintables
6" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Basque- burgundy, crimson, poppy, red, amaranth red, black, cool grey 5 & 4

Papers & Embellishments
DP (red) 'Empress Silk' by Dove of The East from QVC
DP (brown) 'Embrace' by Dove of The East from QVC
Colour distressing done using Tim Holtz black soot
Sentiment by Craft Work Cards
Doily die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD020
Leaf flourish by Marianne D LR0151 from Natalie & Amy's
Lace my stash
Black gems by My Minds Eye

Thank you for stopping by, I always love reading your comments!
Have a great weekend
hugs xx


12 July 2012

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


5 May 2012

New Arrival!!

Its time for a new challenge over at Crafty Emma's Store, don't forget Emma has sadly decided to close her online shop so make sure you pop over & grab yourself a bargain or two!
This week we have a fab challenge for you

SHAPE IT UP!

no square or rectangle shaped cards! This was one of those challenges that made my mind run away with ideas, cupcake shaped, round, oval, flowerpot shaped all sorts. But I decided on this fab shape which is a free SVG available from Cafe Expressions



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Dilly Beans- texture (embossed panels)
Glitter Geeks- Teddy bears Picnic
Raise The Bar- text/letters
CRAFT- buttons
Forever Friends- flowers (on embossed panels)

Goodies I Have Used
Image- Forever Friends bear off the 'New Arrival' collection
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Bear- almond, pale pink, baby pink, putty & tan
Nappy- tea rose, rose peach & coral
Blocks- azure, cobalt blue, cornflower, powder blue, carmine, cocktail pink & baby pink
Ground- amethyst, lilac & lavender

Papers & Embellishments
Embossing folder by Provocraft
Heart ribbon connector from Crafty Emma's Store
Leather ribbon & card stock from my stash
Sentiment off the Forever Friends 'New Arrival' collection
Teddy bear & star wooden buttons from Crafty Emma's Store
Pink pearl by MME from Crafty Emma's Store
Cotton candy divine twine from Crafty Emma's Store
Stamped out using rich cocoa Memento
Scalloped base & embossed panels cut on my Ecraft using free svg from Cafe Expressions
Scalloped circle die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD024

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab creations my teamies have made this week!
Have a great weekend hugs xx

1 April 2012

Pink, Brown & Green for Christmas, Really???!!!

Its time for another fab challenge over at Sparkles Christmas! 
We have a great theme for you this month, which is...

COLOUR ME HAPPY

so, decided what your favourite colour combo is for Christmas & create something, real easy!

My favourite colour combo last year was pink, brown & green so I decided to used my favourite papers & have a play with another of those fab Pollycraft images I got in that deal!!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
52 Christmas Throwdown- anything goes
Marks Finest- square card
Crafty Ann's- Christmas in March


Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Deck The Halls' by Pollycraft
5" square card blank
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Hair- raw sienna, mustard & vanilla
Hat, coat & gloves- vermillion, shocking pink, cerise & cocoa
Fluffy bits & pompoms- light fawn 
Tights- shocking pink, cerise, cocoa & burnt sienna
Shoes- umber, caramel & sandstone
Baubles- red violet & magenta
Wings- glacier blue

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Naughty & Nice Christmas' by Papermania
Ribbons, pink & green card my stash
Christmas tree ribbon slider cut on my Ecraft using free svg by Heather
Snowflake punch by X-cut
Self adhesive gems 'Bloom & Grow' by MME from Crafty Emma's Store
Colour distressing done using Time Holtz, worn lipstick

This month we have two sponsors, firstly we have Joanna Sheen, the winner 
will receive a £10 voucher to spend instore!

also we have a prize up for grabs from Di's Digi Downloads

I hope you will join in with us this month, if you have a few minutes please pop over to the main challenge blog & take a look at the fab colour combos my teamies have used!!
Enjoy your Sunday Hugs xx

1 November 2011

Gate Fold!

Please pop back later to see my Sparkles Christmas card!

This week over at Crafty Sentiments we have a great & really fun challenge for you....I had so much fun with this challenge!

MORE THAN 1 FOLD
(no easel cards)




Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Pollycraft- Anything Goes
Card Cupids- more than one fold

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Christmas Song' by Crafty Sentiments
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Billy
Skin- blush, sunkissed pink & coral
Hair- warm grey 3, 2 & 1
Hat, boots & mittens- sandstone, caramel & walnut
Scarf- red, crimson & burgundy
Trousers- warm grey 5, 4 & 3
Coat- cool aqua, duck egg & denim blue
Primrose
Skin- blush, sunkissed pink & coral
Hair- raw sienna, mustard & primrose
Scarf, dress, mittens & socks- pear green & olive green
Coat & boots- orchid, amethyst & slate
Song book- baby pink, dusky rose & warm grey 5
Ground- soft aqua, aquamarine & cool aqua


Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'North Country' by Prima from Crafty Emma's Store
'Fancy Floral' border die by Crafty Sentiments
Large snowflake punch by Martha Stewart
Small snowflake punch by X-cut
Turquoise gems by MME from Crafty Emma's Store
Turquoise card by Papermania
Sentiment off the Daisy & Dandelion Christmas stamp set

Suzette has got a fab deal on at the moment....if you by any pack of 5 Promarkers you get 5 ultra fine nibs free!!
Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main blog to see what fab folded cards my teamies have made!
hugs xx