A Bit Batty!

Just a real quick post from me today...busy day ahead!

I'm here to share my latest DT make for 'Sheepski Designs' where as always our theme is 

ATG

but our optional theme this month is

I SPY....B

so I thought I'd get ahead & make our Katie's Halloween card using Andreas fabulous Bats!

I had so much fun making this card, even if I did end up covered in paint & ink lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Bit Batty' by Sheepski Designs

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Distress Inks by Tim Holtz in red

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in green

Branch- gold brown shades

Bats- ice grey shades, ice grey blend, black & dark indigo

Stars- silver paint

Moon- antique linen, tea dye, vintage photo & mustard seed

Sky- black soot

Text- mustard seed

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'blue' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'distress splatter' embossing folder by Sheena Douglas (moon)

'circle' die cut by X-Cut

Scan & Cut

'bats' free SVG

text- Bengal font (free download)

stars done using my speckling brush by Frisk

'slimline/DL white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 24th, until the take care xx

 

Cute-A-Saurus

 I've got a busy card day today, 3 cards to post, so make sure you pop back later! Firstly I'm here to share my latest 'A Place To Start' DT creation. Our theme this month is....

PATTERNED PAPERS

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Bitten By The Bug- birthday

Dragonfly Dreams- birthday

Fairy & Unicorn- fantasy 

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- Cute- A-Saurus' by Kraftin' Kimmie

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Distress Oxide Inks by Tim Holtz in red

Dino- antique pink blend, vintage blue blend & ice grey blend

Flowers- antique pink blend, dusty purple blend, light yellow blend & alpine green blend

Shadow- ice grey shades & ice grey blend

Surround- spun sugar

Spots- white Uniball pen

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- 'Holly Hobbie' Christmas Joy Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine freebie 

'turquoise' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D glue with tools'

Sizzix Bigshot

'scalloped circle' die cut First Edition

'circle' die cut by X-Cut

'banner' die cut 'Hello There' set by Diamond Press

images stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'patterned paper' creations the DT have made to help inspire you.

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

Twerking Snowman!!

Good morning & welcome to my blog. Today I'm here to share with you my latest creation for

'My Time To Craft Christmas' 

Where for the next fortnight our theme is.....

PLAID/GINGHAM

I just love plaid papers, whether I use them on Christmas makes or everyday makes I love them!

For this DT make I not only made a card but a box & tag to match

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Aud Sentiment- ATG with a sentiment

Through The Purple Haze- Christmas in July

Christmas Craft Creations- ATG

Crafty Gals Corner- Christmas in July

Fab N Funky- Christmas

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Drop It Like It's Cold' by Sweet November Stamps

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in red

Card

Snowman & shadow- skyblue & light ultramarine

Nose- dark cadmium orange & dark chrome yellow

Arms- burnt umber & bistre

Mouth- pink madder lake

Buttons- warm grey IV, cold grey VI & cold grey V

Scarf- helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Santa hat- deep red & deep scarlet red

Raccoon & squirrel- warm grey VI, warm grey V, dark sepia & medium flesh

Snowfall- mermaid lagoon

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Christmas Plaid' by DCWV

'white' colouring card by Pink Frog

black card from the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash- ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'first snow' stencil by Heffy Doodles

sentiment computer generated using 'Mountains of Christmas' font

'5" square white card blank'

Box

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Christmas Plaid' by DCWV

My stash- ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Scan n Cut

box SVG from Scan n Cut freebies online

Tag

Snowman & shadow- skyblue & light ultramarine

Arms- burnt umber & bistre

Scarf & hat- helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Broom- middle cadmium red, warm grey III, burnt umber & naples yellow

Clouds- mermaid lagoon & spun sugar

Snow & snowflakes- mermaid lagoon

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Pink Frog

'black' & 'red' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash- twine

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Scan n Cut

'tag' shape in basic shapes on Scan n Cut

'large snowflake' punch by Martha Stewart

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'E & I' from Part 1 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-cut

'K & R' from Part 2 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-cut

'T & W' from Part 3 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-cut

'first snow' stencil by Heffy Doodles

'cloudy skies' stencil by Heffy Doodles

Thank you for sticking with me for that long post, have a great weekend & I'll be back on the 1st August xx

New Home

 Good morning, for those of you who are regular visitors to my blog, will know that our youngest daughter Katie & her 9 month old son Harvey moved out a few weeks ago. I still miss them like mad! Well my DT make for 'My Time To Craft' is their new home card!

Our theme for the next fortnight is....

STATIONERY

so staples, washi tape, stick notes, paperclips etc...

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cut It Up!- how's the weather

Creative Fingers- ATG

Creative Knockouts- add a sentiment

MAWTT- animals

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Treehouse Treasures' by Clearly Besotted

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Prism Ink Pad by Hunkydory in pink

Versafine Clair Pigment Ink by Tsukineko in green

Trunk & branches- dark sepia, walnut brown, burnt sienna & brown ochre

Leaves- hookers green & leaf green

Grass- spring meadow & olive green

Nest- raw umber & green gold

Eggs- light phthalo blue & light cobalt turquoise

Birdies- cobalt turquoise, middle purple pink & cadmium yellow lemon

Fox- cold grey VI & cold grey V

Bunny- cold grey IV & cold grey III

House- bistre & brown ochre

Roof & swing seat- red violet, dark red & scarlet red

Sky- blue lagoon & warm breeze

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D glue with tools'

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'stitched strips of ease' die cuts by Heffy Doodle

'grassy lass' die cuts by Heffy Doodle (used the negative)

'cloudy skies' stencil by Heffy Doodle

'X-Cut around the page stapler'

'5" square white card blank

Thanks for stopping by today, I will be back on the 19th, so until then stay safe xx

Hello Friend

My final post for today, please scroll down & see my previous 2 creations xx

Its time for a new challenge over at 'Incy Wincy' we are sponsored by the fabulous 'Sheepski' So make sure you pop on over here & see what fab prize you could win!!

Our theme for the next fortnight is.......

BORDERS 

or

BRIGHT COLOURS

I decided to use one of my favourite girlie images, along with a new border stamp.  I hope you like it!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- ATG

Sweet Stampin'- special woman

Crafty Friends- ladies/girls

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Winter Warmer' by Sheepski

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink

Promarkers in green

Skin- fair skin blend

Hair- ice grey shades & ice grey blend

Eyes- blue turquoise blend

Jumper, lips & nails- antique pink blend

Snood- vintage blue blend

Ring- light yellow blend

Sky & stencil- warm breeze

Border- french navy

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

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

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'Hello Friend' Sentiments Too by Spellbinders

'stitched rectangles' thinlits by Sizzix

'stitched squares' by X-Cut

'fade away' stencil by Creative Expressions

'6" white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made here!

I will be back on the 8th with another DT make, stay safe xx

To Infinity & Beyond!!

Its time for a new challenge theme over at 'Angie's Digital Stamps' For the next month our theme is....

 

ATG

with the optional twist of

USE GREEN

I decided to make a card for Nige's friends lad. Who is doing really well with his home schooling. He's getting rewards from his teachers, so I thought a little encouragement goes a long way, as he's only 5 & is missing it so much!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

LeAnnes World- ATG

Pearly Sparkles- use a digi

If You Give A Crafter A Cookie- photo inspiration

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Rocket' by Angie's Digital Stamps

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink

Rocket- coral shades- ice blue blend, citrus blend & blue turquoise shades

Moon- fallen leaves & cheerful

Sky- cheerful, fantasia & warm breeze

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'kraft' card from the 12 x 12 kraft stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'distress spatter' embossing folder by Sheena Douglas

'circle' die cut by X-cut 503416

'star hears & sentiment from the 'to the moon & back' stamp set by Clearly Besotted

Stars done using white Uniball pen

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous makes the DT have made using 'green' or not using green lol!!

I will be back on the 11th so until then stay safe xx

Katie's Birthday!

HI there, I hope you are all well. I'm managing to get my crafting done, I was a bit worried if I would manage to keep up with my DT commitments, now that I am looking after Harvey whilst Katie has gone back to work. Its been a few weeks & everything is going ok at the moment lol!! I really am enjoying our time playing & going for walks. I know Katie is always so happy when I take him to meet her from work. His little face, so cute!!

Anyhoos I'm here to share my latest 'A Place To Start' creation with you. I made this card last month for our Katie's 23rd birthday off Harvey.. He has a bunny plushie that goes everywhere with him. Even at 8.5 months he drags him around by his ear. So thats why the bunny on the front!

Our theme over at 'A Place To Start' for the next month is......

PICK A SHAPE

you can find a picture of the shapes to choose from here or at the end of my post!

I decided on hexagon, I just love the honeycomb pattern so it seem the perfect choice for my card.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Stamping Sensations- colour my world

Handicraft Dream- birthday

Colouring With Pencils- embossing

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Birthday Gerbera' from the Bebunni collection by Crafters Companion

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in red

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Bebunni- medium flesh, cinnamon, venetian red, warm grey VI, warm grey V, warm grey IV, warm grey III & warm grey II

Gerbera- prussian blue, helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise, hookers green, grass green, dark cadmium orange, dark chrome yellow & cadmium yellow

Tag- light cobalt turquoise

Ground- deep cobalt green, leaf green & light green

Hexagons & sentiment- fossilized amber

Bumblebee- black & bright sunflower

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' card base by Pink Frog

'blue' card from the A4 stack by Hobbycraft

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'hexagon' die cut by X-Cut 812923

'chicken wire' embossing folder & die by Marianne D

A- from Part 1 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-Cut

M & O- from Part 2 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-Cut

'jolly bumblebees' by Marianne D 98492

Card blank, made from Pink Frog 300gsm white card

Thank you for stopping by today, Please pop over & see what shapes the DT have used to create their makes.

Your choices of shapes

I will be back later today, stay safe xx

Sunflowers

 Where has February gone?? Madness! I think this year is going to fly by like last year. Harvey is now 8 months old.....how did that happen! He's doing so well, I'm so proud of Katie, she handling being a single parent so well & he is one happy smiley baby'

Anyhoos, I'm here to share my latest DT creation for 'Cardz 4 Galz' the theme for the next fortnight is....

MOTHERS DAY (UK)

or 

FOR A SPECIAL LADY

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Addicted to Stamps & More- any occasion

The House That Stamps Built- ATG

Watercooler Wednesday- any occasion

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Sunflowers' from the Gemini collect by Crafters Companion

Aqua Markers by Spectrum Noir

Leaves- evergreen & bud green

Sunflowers- sunflower, orange, terracotta & chestnut

Small flowers- rose pink & blossom

Papers & Embellishments

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glues

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

M & O- from Part 2 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-Cut

Card blank, made from Pink Frog 300gsm white card 

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow with my next creation. So until then stay safe xx

Posy Plushies

This year is flying by already, what's that all about? I can't believe our Harvey is 8 months on the 17th...madness!!

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

PINK & BROWN

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Through The Craftroom Door- ATG

Unicorn- use flowers

Crafter Cafe- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- Posy Plushies by Clearly Besotted

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Flower- pale pink shades

Fox- gold brown blend & muted brown blend

Stencilling- spun sugar & iced spruce

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'brown' card from A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

My stash- ribbon & eyelets

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D glue with tools'

'rays the roof' stencil by Heffy Doodle

'large' corner rounder punch by X-Cut

all stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'5" square scalloped white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'pink & brown' creations the DT have made.

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

Purty Fishy!!

 It's time for a new challenge over at 'Creatalicious' where for the next fortnight we want to see you 

use your

PUNCHES

on your creations! I decided to use a flower punch that I kinda thought looked a bit like seaweed?? I hope so anyhoos!! We are sponsored by Fabrika Fantasy, so make sure you pop over here & check out what fab prize you could win!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Through The Craftroom door- ATG

Unicorn- for a child

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- add a critter

ARTastic- use a stencil

Creative Craft Cottage- add an animal

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Betta Fish' by Fabrika Fantasy

 Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Versafine Clair pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink

Eyes- permanent green

Lips & fins- indanthrene blue, cobalt blue, ultramarine & light ultramarine

Body- helio turquoise, bluish turquoise, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Tail- black, mauve, blue violet, purple violet, violet & dark cadmium yellow

Bubbles- cobalt green

Background- paradise & blue belle

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas (stencilling)

'yellow, pink & purple' card from the 12 x 12 colouring stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'bubble waves' stencil by Heffy Doodles

'stitched strips of ease' die cuts by Heffy Doodles

'star burst' punch by X-cut

sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

My stash- sentiment

'6" square white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'punch' creation the DT have made.

I will be back on the 18th, so until then take care

Hugs xx