'Tag It!'

Hi, hello & welcome to a very exciting post! I'm not sure if you remember a while ago I was  GDT over at Try Stampin' On A Tuesday. It's a fab challenge blog with some awesome sketches to follow, well I was thrilled when I was asked if I would like to join the team. So this is my first creation for them....hope you like it! 

This week we have a fab sketch which you will find here, or if you scroll down its near the bottom of my post!

And this week the twist is .....

MAKE THE TAG REMOVABLE!

well boy did this stump me, the sketch is fabulous but removable tag! Other than popping it behind a layer & pulling it out I was stuck.....Nige to the rescue, he suggested it, I did & I love it lol!

DON'T FORGET THE SKETCH!!

This little cutie I got off my friend Louise along with some other fabby Forever Friends Bears in the set! xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Bloggers Network- Christmas

The Paper Girls- cut it out

Addicted To Stamps- die cuts or punches

Great Impressions- Holiday card or tag

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Forever Friends' Christmas Bells by DoCrafts

Derwent Inktense pencils

Bear- oak, saddle brown & tan

Cloak- bright blue, peacock blue, deep blue & neutral grey

Robin- shiraz, dark chocolate & willow

Papers & Embellishments

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

My stash- silver mirri & ribbon

Tools & Glues

Collall all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Tag cut out using my 'Doorplate' die cut by X-cut 503008

'Doily' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD020

'Snowflake Corner' die cut by Memory Box 98238 from Natalie & Amy's

Here's the sketch for you to follow & remember the twist

make the tag removable!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over to the main 

Try Stampin on A Tuesday challenge blog & see what fab creations the DT have come up with! 

Hugs xx

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Autumnal Birthday!

Wow, where is the time going to? I can't believe its only 16 days until I go on my crafty week away! I booked it last October as soon as I got home from that one & boy times just flown!!!

Anyhoos on with today's post. 

Over at The Perfect Sentiment we have a challenge that I just loved creating for, I just love sunflowers they make me think of my Nan. When I was a kid my nan lived about 70 miles away so I only saw her in the hols....so when it was time to plant the seeds I would help Nan plant them & through the school term Nan would look after them for me & measure them & phone or write a letter to tell me so I could keep my own grow chart at home! I still have a few of them in the loft!!

Anyhoos this weeks challenge is

AUTUMNAL BIRTHDAYS!

don't forget your sentiment on the front!

I decided to use an image I won a while ago & chose because of my Nan x

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cards Galore- flowers

Design To Colour- die cuts

Feeling Crafty- autumn

Get Inky- fall colours

Lunagirl Moonbeam- Autumn

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Sunflower #2' by Robyns Fetish

Derwent Inktense pencils

Sunflower head- bark, amber, cadmium orange & sun yellow

Leaves- beech green & field green

Colour distressing Tim Holtz gathered twigs from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'New Leaf' by Ist Edition from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- green card, felt leaf ribbon, 'An Autumn Day' & 'Happy Birthday' sentiments

Tools & Glues

Collall all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

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

Sizzix Bigshot

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

'Incire Flower' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD024

'Swirl #1' die cut by Joy Crafts 6003/0002

This week we are sponsored by the fab Robyn's Fetish, the lucky winner will receive 5 digi images of their choice!!

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to 'The Perfect Sentiment' blog & see what fab creations the DT have made!!

Hugs xx

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'Jubbly Giraffe'

It's Thursday so that means a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges!

This week we want to see your

NEW BEGINNINGS!

creations, so that's ....new home, new job, new baby, new car etc!!!

I decided on a new baby, as a few of my friends are due within the next few months or so! I have got 3 having girls & 1 having a boy! So this baby girl card is a start lol!

I just love Wendy's Jubbly animal range they are so sweet!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

The Kraft Journal- fab sketch

Try It On Tuesday- make your own flowers

C is For Challenge- lots of layers

Paper Playtime- 3 different papers

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Jubbly Giraffe' by Digital Delights

Derwent Inktense pencils

Jubbly- carmine pink, sicilian yellow, tan, cadmium yellow, mustard & willow

Tim Holtz distress inks

Sky- tumbled glass

Grass- mowed lawn

Sentiment- victorian velvet

Phlox- worn lipstick

Vintage flourish- pine needles

Those inks highlighted can be purchased from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

'Kraft Card' by Papermania from Natalie & Amy's

DP- 'Bazoo' by Helz Cuppleditch

My stash- ribbon & 3mm chocolate pearls

'It's A Girl' sentiment from the 'Baby Sentiment' set by Digital Delights

Tools & Glues

Collall all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

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

Sizzix Bigshot

Stix2 pick up pencil from Natalie & Amy's

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

'Fabulous Phlox' die cut by Memory Box 98511 from Natalie & Amy's

'Vintage Flourish' die cut by Joy Crafts 6003/0032

'Oval #4' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD047

This week we are sponsored by The Cutting Cafe! The winner will receive 3 sets of their choice!

Thank you for stopping by my small part of the world. If you have a few minutes please pop over to the Delightful Challenge blog & see what fab creations the DT girls have made to inspire you this week!

Hugs xx

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On Your Christening Day!

Wow where did that week go to? It flew past, with me not posting again...oops! Hopefully now The Perfect Sentiment is back on a Wednesday you will be seeing more of me lol!!

Well as its our first challenge back, we have a really easy challenges for you at The Perfect Sentiment....

YOUR FAVOURITE TECHNIQUE!

it can be anything really, as long as your using on your card!

Where we take our Charlie to the vets, I have started leaving a box of cards for them to sell....with all pennies being donated to the 'Greyhound Trust' which is good cus that's what my pooch is! Well I got a phone call from one of the Vet Nurses asking if I could make her a 'Christening' card.....never made one before! Hope she likes it lol!!

I have gone with decoupaging stamped images & die cuts!

I just wish you could see the pink mirri card better, it's got tiny hearts all over it, looks so sweet!

I don't do the inside very often & did wonder what to put inside but Nige found this free sentiment online which we both thought was perfect!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketchy Colours- fab sketch

Stamp & Create- glitter

613 Avenue- sentiment

Great Impressions- square card

Hobby Cutz- card for a child

Sentimental Sunday- child's play

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Christening Day' (girl) by Di's Digi Downloads

Derwent Inktense pencils

Momma bear- willow, tan & carmine pink

Baby bear- amber

Christening gown & bow- cherry

Window & wall- neutral grey & iris blue

Flowers- hookers green & fuchsia

Papers & Embellishments

All DP- 'Nana's Kitchen' 12 x 12 stack from DCWV

My stash- pink mirri card, stripes washi tape & ribbon

'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

Ecraft by Craftwell

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

'Rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFDO48

'Precious Hearts' die cuts by Memory Box from Natalie & Amy's

'LUCY' cut on my Ecraft using pre loaded font

Sentiment & verse printed from computer 

This week we are sponsored by the fab 'Robins Fetish'

 the winner will receive 5 digi images of their choice!!

Please pop over & see what fab creations my teamies have made using their 'favourite techniques!'

Hugs xx

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Nurse Nancy!

Its the start of a new challenge & a fab new image, sentiment, papers & accessories release over at Digital Delights! Make sure you pop over here & take a look because they are just awesome!!

Our challenge this week over at Delightful Challenges is

BUTTONS, BLING & EMBELLISHMENTS!!

I just loved playing with this cute image & after much debating I decided to colour her with my Prisma's, I think she looks ok! What do you think?

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Divas by Design- buttons & bows
Digital Tuesday- buttons or bling
Craft Your Passion- an odd number of embellishments

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Nurse Nancy' by Digital Delights

5" square card blank

Flexmarkers- sunkissed pink & blush for Nancy's skin

Prisma's & sansodor for the rest

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Get Better Soon' by Digital Delights

Buttons, ribbon & blue card my stash

'Rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD048

Sentiment from the 'Feel Better Soon' set by Digital Delights

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Aqua divine twine

Our sponsor this week is The Charm Barn, please pop over here to see what fab prize they have on offer for the winner!!

Thank you for stopping by today, Please pop over to the main challenge blog to see what fab creations the DT have made with the new release!

Hugs xx

Lemon & Lilac!

Its the start of a new challenge over at My Time To Craft today. This week we want to see your creations that include 

EMBOSSING!

whether that is heated or dry it doesn't matter!

I have used a super cute freebie image that you can find here....please only request the image if your going to use her. I think this lady is an awesome artist & I will be spending a fair few pennies in her store lol!!

I wasn't sure what sentiment to put on her so I thought I'd leave her blank for now! 

Any ideas?

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

ABC Challenges - fab sketch

Lacy Sunshine- favourite colour combo
Heck of a challenge- springtime, butterflies & pearls
The Crafting Cafe- favourite colours

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Emily & Lil Duckies' by Heather Valentin

5" square card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Eyes- cinnamon

Hair- auburn, nutmeg, mustard & buttercup

Clothes & hairband- slate, amethyst, orchid, lavender, summer sun, yellow, lemon & soft lime

Shoes- slate, amethyst & orchid

Brolly- pink pearl, heather, gold, sunflower, yellow & canary

Water- soft aqua & pastel blue

Ducks- amber, pastel beige, champagne, saffron, oatmeal, apricot & raw sienna

Ground- khaki, soft khaki & linen

Sky- soft aqua

Papers & Embellishments

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

'Swiss Dots' embossing folder by Provocraft

'Lovely Flower' framelits by Sizzix 658291

'Oval #4' by Nellie Snellen MFD047

'Picket Fence' die cut by Die'sire

'Butterfly punch by Tonic

Purple card my stash

Thank you for stopping by today, I am feeling lots better now thank you for all you get well soon messages!

Please pop over & see what fab 'embossed' creations my teamies have made!

Have a great weekend Hugs xx

Flower Power 'Daffy'!

This is my first of three posts today, please pop back later to see my MAWTT creation & my creation for a GDT spot!

It's the start of a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges & we have some new DT members joining us, so please pop over & make them feel welcome!

So this week we have a fab sketch for you to follow. Sketch will be towards the bottom of my post. I had so much fun colouring this cutie in & playing with the sketch, which in the end I rotated!

The only thing I struggled with was deciding what colours to use!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Fab n Funky- flower power

Cutie Pie- pretty pastels

House Of Gilli- Anything goes with pastels

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Flower Power Daffy' by Digital Delights

6" scalloped card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- auburn, nutmeg, mustard & buttercup

Hat & dress- antique pink, cocktail pink, baby pink, buttercup & ivory

Daffodils- sunflower, yellow lime & grass

Shoes- antique pink & cocktail pink

Socks- ivory

Wall- khaki, soft khaki & pastel beige

Sky- glacier blue & antique white

Papers & Embellishments

DP- (yellow spotty) 'Back To Basics' by Dovecraft

DP- (yellow striped) 'Back To Basics III' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

Pink pearlised card from Create & Craft

Ribbon my stash

'lace edge' border die cut by Sizzix 658002

'oval 4' lace die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD047

plain 'oval' die cuts by Spellbinders

Sentiment from the 'Spring' sentiment set by Digital Delights

Here's this weeks sketch, don't forget you can rotate it as I have done!

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 & see what fab creations the DT have 

made with the sketch!

Hugs xx

Lace It Up!

Its time for a new monthly challenge over at Sparkles, where this month we want you to

LACE IT UP!!

so this month we want to see lace on your creation or you could lace something up like a shoe or corset!!

 I have used a gorgeous stamp set & papers that I got free in a magazine this month. Just love the colours & he was a dream to colour!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Kathy's Waffle Sketch- just loved playing with this sketch

The Stamping Chef- ribbon or lace

Anything Goes Challenge- vintage/shabby chic

Happy Campers- shabby chic

Goodies I Have Used

Image & sentiment- 'Patchwork Owl' by Woodware (free with mag)

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Owl- aquamarine, cool aqua, sorbet, pink mittens, tulip yellow, buttercup, march hare & morning mist

Branch- tan, march hare, leaf green, meadow green, sorbet & pink mittens

Papers & Embellishments

DP- by 'Woodware' (free with mag)

Kraft card by Papermania from Natalie & Amy's

Lace my stash

'Circle' die cut from the 'Doily' set by Nellie Snellen MFD020

This month we are sponsored by 'Floppy Latte!' The winner will receive a $6 voucher to spend instore!

Please pop over & see what fab 'Lace It Up!' creations my teamies have made this month to inspire you!

Hugs xx

All About The Frills!

Today we start a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges & this week we want to see your

FRILLY!!

creations, so get out your scalloped die cuts & all your pretty lace & join us for the chance to win a fab prize. Details at the end of my post!

I don't usually use papers that are this fussy, still not sure I like them together! What do you think?

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Tuesday Morning Sketches- fab sketch (rotated)

I Love Promarkers- One For The girls
Jens- Digi's- ribbon or lace
Shopping Our Stash- It's Your Birthday

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Flower Pot Faces' by Digital Delights

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Flower- fuchsia pink, pink carnation, pink pearl, pink mittens & honeydew

Flower pot- pumpkin, amber, apricot, vanilla, daffodil bloom & ivory

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Garden Party' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

'Rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD048

'Little Lady' sentiment by Digital Delights

Lace from my stash

Colour distressing done using Tim Holtz, tumbled glass & shabby shutters from Natalie & Amy's

This week our sponsor is The Cutting Cafe, details of the prize are here!

Thank you for stopping by today, I am hoping that if I haven't already visited you, I will do today!

Please pop over & see what fab creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx

'Love Is In The Air'

Yesterday was the start of a new challenge over at My Time To Craft, I didn't post my card because I had no internet connection!! I posted my GDT card for Raise The Bar went back to post this one an hour later & poof no internet! Just glad I scheduled the main challenge blog!

Anyhoos the theme over over at My Time To Craft is

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

so that's Valentines, wedding, anniversary anything lovey dovey will do!

I have used one of those stamp that at the time I just had to have (about 2 years ago!)  & I think this is the second, might even be the first time I've used him! Oops!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch & Stash-  fab sketch (new Core'dinations, old stamp)

Ladybug Crafts- Valentines/love

One Crazy Stamper- Love

Ruby's Rainbow- Valentines

The Stamping Chef- Love

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Be Mine Heart & Soul' House Mouse

4" square card blank from Natalie & amy's

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Mouse- PP2, PP1, TN4, TN3, TN2 & TN1

Heart- BT3, BT2 & BT1

Ground- DG2 & DG1

Papers & Embellishments

'Rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellen MFD048

'4.U.' sentiment from the stamp set by Humphrey's Corner called 'Roses are Red' from Natalie & Amy's

'Scalloped Heart' die cut by X-cut  (BT3, BT2 & BT1)

'Fancy Hearts' die cut by Crafty Sentiments

'Hearts' embossing folder by Provocraft

'Core'dinations Bright' cardstock from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today I hope your having a fab weekend, enjoy your Sunday. I'm off to finish a DT card for this week then, watch a movie....Please pop over & see my teamies creations here!

Hugs xx

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

Crafting By Designs- animals

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

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

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