31 October 2011

Forever Friends Bear!

First off I want to wish you all a very Happy & Spooky Halloween!
We don't celebrate it at all in our house, but Katie wanted to carve a pumpkin with her Dad so hopefully they will be able to get one on their way home tonight!!

I also wanted to show you a picture that was taken of me on Saturday....not a very nice pic of me but just look at what I'm holding!!!


He was called Alfie & he is a 2 year old Meerkat!! I nearly died when the bloke said do you want to hold him!! I only wanted a photo of him lol!! He was squeaking lots & kept trying to pinch my glasses...I don't like the picture I look scared, but I wasn't! I think I was just in shock!! lol sooooooooo sweet but very smelly!!lol

Anyhoos I have made a card today, I have loads of Forever Friends stamps that I haven't used for an absolute age! So I decided to dig one out & have a play!





Challenges I Would Like To Enter
The Pink Elephant- distressing
Birthday Sundaes- birthday sentiment
Panpastel UK- distressing



Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Forever Friends bear with present' by Docrafts
6" square scalloped card blank from Crafty Emma's Store
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Forever Friend bear- pale pink, lavender, almond, putty & tan
Present- pale pink, tea rose, blossom, sorbet & pink carnation
Ribbon- lavender & lilac
Ground- khaki, pastel beige & light fawn

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Daydream' by First Edition from Crafty Emma's Store
Doiley die cut by Nelle Snellon MFD020
Flower die cut by Marianne Design LR0110
Leaf die cut by Marianne Design LR0117
Fancy Hearts border die cut by Crafty Sentiments
Colour distressing with Tim Holtz milled lavender
Sentiment from Crafty Emma's Store
My stash- ribbon

Thank you for stopping by today, I love reading your comments good or bad! lol! I hope the weather isn't to bad where you are! Sending huge hugs to those of you that need them xx

30 October 2011

Crafty Sentiments Release Day!

Please scroll down to see my MAWTT & Delightful Challenges creations from Thursday.....MY Blogger didn't post them & when I posted them on Friday they didn't register on anyones sidebars or lists!! No idea why! But if I ever see Mr Blogger he will be getting a slap! lol!!

 

Well the day is finally here, today it release day & we also have a blog hop going on to celebrate Crafty Sentiments 2nd Birthday....so for your chance to win a fab Crafty Sentiments prize you need to pop over to Suzettes blog & start the hop...

If you have hopped here from
then your in the right place, after leaving me a comment you need to hop over to Scatty Jan's blog
& continue with your hop!

Before I go any further I just wanted to show you these absolutely gorgeous die cuts that are also being released today (I have used the Fancy Hearts on my card below)



Anyhoos on with my card for today!




Challenges I Would Like To Enter

 

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Annabel Hitting the Books' by Crafty Sentiments
6" square card blank from Crafty Emma's Store
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Skin- blush, sunkissed pink & coral
Hair- tan, cinnamon, cocoa, burnt sienna & umber
Dress- soft aqua, aquamarine & cool aqua
Shoes- black, warm grey 5, 4, 3 & powder blue
Stairs- sandstone, caramel & umber
Flower- baby pink, dusky pink, cocktail pink, forest green  & chartreuse
Cup- antique white & cool grey 1
Books & pen- surf blue, cool aqua, tea green, powder blue, duck egg, denim blue, cobalt blue, pale blossom, blossom, baby pink, cocoa & burnt sienna

Papers & Embellishments
DP & sentiment 'Retro' stack by HOTP
'Fancy Hearts' die cut border by Crafty Sentiments
Card candi from Crafty Emma's Store
Nellie Snellon label
Pearlised card from Create & Craft

Thank you for stopping by today! Don't forget your next stop on the hop is
have fun hugs xx

28 October 2011

Ahoy There Matey!

I am so sorry these cards are late, Mr Blogger didn't play ball! We didn't go to London in the end as it would have taken 5 hrs to get there as some numptys had been stealing cable off the line???? Why??? So we ended up in Liverpool & had a fab, fab, fab day out!!



This is my last post for today, please scroll down for my MAWTT & Willow Sketchie....I just hope Mr Blogger is behaving today as we are out in London for the day!

This week over at Delightful Challenges we have a fab challenge for you

PURPLE, ORANGE, GREEN & BLACK

Our Sponsor  this week is Crafty Ribbon......just look what you can win!!
Well I decided as I have already made more Halloween cards than I've got people to send to lol, I'd make a pirate card!!





Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Paper Crafting Journey- use a digi
Sassy Studio- fave film (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Freshly Brewed- colour combo

Goodies I Have Used
Image- Prissy the Pirate by Digital Delights
Map & parrot from the Ahoy Matey Accessories set by Digital Delights
A6 blue card blank
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Prissy 
 Skin- blush, sunkissed pink & coral
Hair- spice, mustard, buttercup & ivory
Bandana- amethyst, plum & aubergine
T-shirt- chartreuse
Shorts- orange & mandarin
Boots- black, warm 5, 4, 3 & amethyst
Treasure map- blue grey 1, black, gold & light fawn
Parrot- orchid, amethyst, slate, meadow green, apple, chartreuse, forest green, oatmeal, apricot & honeycomb
Bandana- orange & mandarin

Papers & Embellishments
DP- Kanban
Colour distressing with Tim Holtz vintage photo
 Sentiment from the Ahoy Matey set by Digital Delights

Thank you for stopping by, please pop over to the main blog & see what fab creations my teamies have made!
Hugs xx

No Girls Allowed!

This is my second post for today, please scroll down for my Willow Sketchie & pop back later for my Delightful Challenges!

This week over at MAWTT its my turn to pick a theme & I decided on

NO GIRLS ALOUD!

so we want to see your creations for the men in our lives!

We have a fab sponsor this week Stitchy Bear where the winner will recieve
to spend instore!!

We were lucky enough to get a few images & a paper pack to play with...thank hun! I have used a Stitchy Bear image & Panda Bear paper!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Aud Sentiments- make us laugh!
Crimbo Crackers- anything goes
Meljens- Christmas

 
Goodies I Have Used
Image & sentiment 'The Snowsuit' by Stitchy Bear
5" square card blank
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Boy on the left
Skin- blush, sunkissed pink & coral
Hair- raw sienna & mustard
Snowsuit- sandstone, caramel, umber, pear green & olive green
Boots & mittens- pear green & olive green
Boy on the right
Skin- blush, sunkissed pink & coral
Snowsuit- pastel blue, denim blue, cornflower & china blue
Scarf, hat & mittens- lipstick red, berry red, crimson, burgundy, denim blue, cornflower & china blue
Boots- sandstone, caramel & umber


Papers & Embellishments
My stash- green card
DP- Doodleboys splat & grungy papers by Panda Bear Designs
Chalks by Dovecrafts
3mm baby blue pearls from Crafty Emma's Store

Thank you for stopping by my little part of the www, please pop over & see what fab creations my teamies are making for the men in their lives!
hugs xx

27 October 2011

Home Sweet Home!

This is my first post for today please pop back to see my creations for MAWTT & Delightful Challenges!
We are away for the day in London so I hope Mr Blogger is playing ball!!

This week over at Willow Sketchie its my turn to be hostess! If you pop over here you can see the sketch I created for this challenge, I also would like to see some

STRIPEY PAPERS


in your creation.....I hope you will pop over & join in the fun!



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


Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Home Sweet Home' off the Walter & Winnie Does Christmas from Willow Designs
5" square card blank
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Winnie- light fawn, sandstone, caramel, cocoa, henna & apricot
Crown- canary & sunflower
Walter- light fawn, caramel, cinnamon, chestnut, henna, walnut & apricot
Housey- orchid, amethyst, slate, baby pink, watermelon, antique pink, plum, aubergine, muted pink, pink lavender, wild orchid, pink pearls & powder blue
Snow- aquamarine & soft aqua

Papers & Embellishments
DP- green snowflakes off the 'Walter & Winnie Does Christmas' cd from Willow Design
My stash  green card
DP- stripey by bringing crafts to you
Sentiment- 'Walter & Winnie Does Christmas' cd from Willow Design
Clear rhinestones by MME

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & have a look at my sketch & join in the fun for a chance to win a fab prize!!
Hugs xx

26 October 2011

CS preview day 1.....'Happy Days'


This week over at Crafty Sentiments we are having a stamp release & today is the first of 7 new rubber stamps, that will be released on the 30th!!
Today's preview is of Annabel 'Happy Days'.....I just think she is so beautiful!

If you want to see the rest of the girls creations using this gorgeous image


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Lexi's Creations- use a sentiment
Lollipop Crafts- embellish it (leaf, flower & charm)
The Squirrel & The Fox- one for the girls
Die Cut Dreams- use a charm

Goodies I Have Used
Image- Annabel 'Happy Days' by Crafty Sentiments
6" square petal point card blank from Crafty Emma's Store
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Skin- blush, sunkissed pink & coral
Hair- raw sienna, mustard & primrose
Dress- baby pink, watermelon, antique pink, surf blue, cool aqua & antique white
Roses- cerise, shocking pink & magenta
Vines- honeydew, pastel green, mint green, soft green & khaki
Leaves- grass, forest green & chartreuse
Necklace- powder blue & red

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Journey' by Authentique from Crafty Emma's Store
Divine twine aqua from Crafty Emma's Store
My stash- blue, green & pink card
Flower die by Marianne Design LR0164
Vintage label die by Crafty Sentiments
Chalks by Dovecrafts
Sentiment by Personal Impressions



Thanks for stopping by today, please pop over to the main blog & see what fab creations my teamies have made with this gorgeous image!
Hugs xx

25 October 2011

Candy Time!

Before I get onto todays challenge I would like to let you know about a special preview starting tomorrow & a blog hop that is happening on the 30th all you have to do is hop around the DT blogs & put this banner on your sidebar & you could be in with a chance of winning a fab prize!!


Anyhoos its time for another Crafty Sentiments challenge

NO DESIGN PAPERS!

the winner will recieve 4 digi images of their choice from our shop
We also have a Top 3 & we have a Crafty Sentiments favourite who will be picked from all the entries using Crafty Sentiments images & they will get to choose 1 digi image & get a special banner!!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Forever Friends- anything goes
Karens Doodles- Embossing
Ooh La La- Let It Snow!
OSAAT- emboss it!


Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Candy Time' by Crafty Sentiments
A6 scalloped edge card blank
Promarkers
Bear- pale pink, warm grey 1, 2, 3 & walnut
Santa suit- burgundy, crimson, red, cool 3, 4, 5 & gold
Lantern- gold, pumpkin, ivory, buttercup & walnut
Mousey- raw sienna, terracotta & pale pink
Scarf- pear green & olive green
Candy cane- cyan & azure
Holly- holly & red

Papers & Embellishments
Chalks by Dovecrafts
Snowflake cuttlebug embossing folder
Brad, white & blue card my stash
Colour distressing done with Tim Holtz tumbled glass
 Tag from the Daisy & Dandelion xmas stamp set
Snowflake punch by Martha Stewart

Thank you for stopping by today, please take the time to pop over & take a look at what fab creations my teamies have made!
Hugs xx

24 October 2011

1 Box or 2? Nope 3!!

Over at Digital Delights Wendy has been really busy drawing some new images for us to share with you! If you remember a few weeks ago I made some boxes using Digital Delights papers & images.....well I just had to have a play with Wendys new images!!





Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafting When We Can- Christmas
Scrappy Frogs-something that flies (1st box is a ladybug)
Designed 2 Delight- cute critters
My Grafico- out of the box

Goodies I Have Used
All Images are from the Christmas toppers set #4 from Digital Delights
Ornament Lara
Skin- blush & sunkissed pink
Eyes- powder blue
Baubles & top of head- surf blue, aquamarine, cool aqua, antique white, baby pink & watermelon
Ribbon- muted pink, baby pink & watermelon
Winter Boo Boo Bear
Boo Boo- sandstone, caramel, umber & pale pink
Hat, scarf & ribbon- burgundy, crimson & red
Toby the Cat
Toby- pale pink, warm grey 1, 2 & 3
Hat & ribbon- orchid, amethyst & slate

Papers & Embellishments
All DP- 'Snowflake' digital paper pack by Digital Delights
Sentiments 'A Very Merry Christmas to You' Christmas Sentiments set by Digital Delights
All other sentiments from the 'A Touch Of Christmas' set by Digital Delights

Thank you for stopping by today, I just also wanted to say my thoughts are with Marco Simoncelli's family & friends & also Colin Edwards & Valentino Rossi....I have been brought up watching all  forms of motorsport & I know how dangerous it is but to lose two of the worlds best in the space of a week its a sad loss to the world of motorsport!
Hugs xx

23 October 2011

Remembrance Sunday!

Before we get to this weeks challenge I've got some really exciting news for you.....most of you know my boss Crafty Emma was due to have her baby! Well she came into the world just before 1am, they are both doing fab & hope to be home later today!!!
I just wanted to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to Emma & Steve xx


The challenge this week over at Sparkles FC is

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

so get out your poppies! I can't wait to hop around your blogs & see what fab creations you make to mark this special day!

Our sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear!




Challenges I Would Like To Enter
One stop craft- no Dp
Crafty Ann's- C&S
Fairy Tale- sympathy

Goodies I Have Used
Image & sentiment off a set Nige got me by Papermania a while ago!
A6 card blank
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Poppies- burgundy, crimson & red
Leaves- chartreuse, forest green & holly
Seed pod- tan & walnut

Papers & Embellishments
burgundy card my stash
corner die by Provo craft

Short list today lol! Please pop over to teh main challenge blog & see what fab creations my teamies have made!
Hugs xx

22 October 2011

New Beginnings!

This week over at CES we are having a 2 week challenge as our boss Crafty Emma is due to give birth anytime now!
So we want you to get in the spirit of things this fortnight with our challenge

NEW BEGINNINGS

which could be, new baby, new job, new house, new puppy ya get the idea....just not new stash!!!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Goodies I Have Used
Image & sentiment-Fizzy Moon 'A New Addition' from Crafty Emma's Store
6" square elegent edge card blank from Crafty Emma's Store
Promarkers & Flexmarkers
Bears- buttercup, oatmeal, sandstone, tan, cinnamon & walnut
Shoes & ribbons- baby pink, watermelon, antique pink, lemon & canary

Papers & Embellishments
DP- Fizzy Moon 'Celebrations' from Crafty Emma's Store
Blue & green card my stash
Flower die cut by Marianne Designs LR0164
Divine twine cotton candy from Crafty Emma's Store
Gems pink from Crafty Emma's Store


Please pop over to the main blog to check out what the prize is this fortnight & what my teamies have made for this special challenge!
Hugs xx

21 October 2011

My Little Katie Kat!

Most of you know I went away last weekend on a crafty break & had the most wonderful time, even tho I only made 3 cards in 3 days lolol....the only down side was I missed my girlies & Nige lots!
Well last night Katie was sitting with me while I was making a few DT cards for next week & she decided to have a rumage in my goodie bag from my weekend & I totally forgot there was a few bookmark thingies to make. So me & my little Katie Kat sat for over an hour playing with lots of different beads & finally we came up with these!
Mine is the angel one & the pink one is Katies....I will be making more, I think they are ideal presents for the girls to give to their friends for Christmas!

this one was in the bag all ready to go I just had to fix it all together! So sweet!
Katie spent ages choosing which beads to put on hers!

This little conker man is what she made me whilst I was away, such a cutie!
Any ideas how I can stop it shrivelling up??!!

Thanks for stopping by
cuddles KATIE KAT xx

20 October 2011

Best Witches!

This is my last card for today please scroll down for my Willow Sketchie & make sure you pop over to the MAWTT blog to see what fab Vintage creations the girls have made!


This week over at Delightful Challenges we have a fab theme for you

HALLOWEEN

we also have a great sponsor for you, the winner could win a $10 voucher to spend at Digital Delights!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafting for all seasons- Halloween
Freshly Brewed- purple, green & orange
I Brake For Challenges- Halloween
Inky Impressions- Halloween
Wacky Wednesday- Halloween
Papercraft Star- Photo insp

Goodies I Have Used
Image- 'Lilybelle' the witch by Digital Delights
Haunted House from the Halloween Accessories set by Digital Delights
Promakers & Flexmarkers
Lilybelle
Skin- blush, sunkissed pink & coral
Hair- raw sienna, mustard & primrose
Hat- black, warm grey 3, 4, 5, chartreuse & forest green
Dress- orchid, amethyst & slate
Cape- cool grey 3, 4 & 5
Tights- amethyst, plum, aubergine, chartreuse & forest green
Shoes- warm grey 3, 4, 5 & amethyst
Broom & tree- sandstone, caramel & umber
Castle- cool grey 1, 2, 3, blue grey 1, warm grey 2, 3 & 4
Pumpkins- sunflower, pumpkin, warm grey 3 & caramel
Bats- black, warm grey 4 & 5
Path- tan, caramel, cinnamon & pastel beige



Papers & Embellishments
chalks for sky by Dovecraft
Purple paper my stash
DP- Spooktacular by Digital Delights
Sentiment- Halloween set by Digital Delights

Please pop over to the main blog & check out my teamies fab creations!
hugs xx