All Things New!

It's time for the start of a new challenge over at Natalie & Amy's. If you entered last month make sure you pop over & check out our winner & Top 3 you never know!!!

Anyhoos the challenge running for the next month is....

ALL THINGS NEW!

new baby, car, house, job etc....but we really want to see your new stash that you have had for Christmas! So why not join in with us!

I decided to go with new image & a few new distress inks....problem being I had my crafty Christmas presents before Christmas day lol & had already used them oops!

Just love this cutie & she was such a joy to colour!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Eureka Stamps- something old (papers) something new (image & some inks)

Double Click- something new (image & some inks)

Little Red Wagon- happy birthday

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Peggy' by Sylvia Zet from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers/Flexmarkers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Tim Holtz distress inks

Hair- vintage photo & scattered straw

Bobble- victorian velvet

Dress- victorian velvet & tattered rose

Socks- antique linen

Shoes- broken china, victorian velvet & tattered rose

Basket- scattered straw, tea dye & antique linen

Flowers- victorian velvet, tattered rose, shaded lilac, squeezed lemonade, pine needles, mowed lawn & picked raspberry

Birdie- stormy sky, peacock feathers & squeezed lemonade

Ground- forest moss & mowed lawn

All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Summer Breeze' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- brown card, sentiment, 5mm, 4mm & 3mm gold gems

Tools & Glues

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

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Nottingham' border die cut by Memory Box 98506 from Natalie & Amy's

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

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas...we had a quiet one, Nige managed to hurt his back on Boxing Day & hasn't been right since. In the 20 years we have been together he has only ever phoned in sick twice...both times he had the flu! But he has phoned & said he won't be in until 5th Jan, so he must be in lots of pain xx

Thank you for stopping by today, it means a lot that you take time out of your lives to come & visit little ole me lol!

Hugs xx

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It's Time To Go....Sadly!

A sad day today, as we say goodbye to The Stamping Chef. Yup Tamara is shutting it down at the end of the month & today is our last challenge. Feeling quite emotional about it I have been with Tamara on her wonderful journey of fabulous smexy images for over 18 months now & its going to be sad to see the end of The Stamping Chef.......but I won't be upset for to long because she is coming back renamed 'Slinky Tarts' not sure when yet, but we will be back with more fab smexy images & awesome challenges for you to enter!!!

If you want to be first to hear any news about Slinky Tarts make sure you are a member of our Facebook group! Also in the run up to closing the shop Tamara has kindly given you all a voucher with 30% off any Stamping Chef images, you need to pop over & become a member of our Facebook page to get the code!

Anyhoos here's my last creation for The Stamping chef, I had to use this super cute image, just love the cheeky look on Flox's face!

What a cutie!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Image & Colouring Mediums Used

Image- 'Flox' by The Stamping Chef

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08

Eyes- light fawn & 87

Hair- nutmeg, 97 & 95

Hat- oasis, 63, 62, turquoise, 54 & 53

Scarf & gloves- sorbet, 40, 37 & 36

Jacket- oasis, 63, 62, sorbet, 113 & 40

Trousers- oasis, 63 & 62 

Boots- nutmeg, 97, 95 & 113

Snow & flakes- 61, arctic blue & powder blue

Tim Holtz distress inks

Sky colour distressed using 'tumbled glass'

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Merry Magic' by Dovecraft

'Let it Snow' from the Winter Ticket set by Digital Delights

My stash- black card

Tools & Glues

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

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Snowflake Corner' die cut by Memory Box 98238

'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget to pop over to The Stamping Chef's Facebook page for a 30% discount on any digi images you purchase until the end of the year!!

I want to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR from me & my baby boy Nico xxx

Christmas Tree!

It's Saturday, it's the weekend & it's nearly Christmas!!  Whoop whoop....no idea why I'm excited lol!

Anyhoos, it the last challenge of the year over at My Time to Craft, we will be back & raring to go on 3rd January 2015. Make sure you jot it down in your diary so you don't miss any challenges!

Our last theme for 2014 is.....

CHRISTMAS TREES!

I decided to use a die cut that I've had for ages but never used & of course a very tradition Christmas colour red. But other than that & a few pearls, I've left it alone...hope you like it x

Papers & Embellishments

My stash- red card, 4mm & 3mm shiny silver pearls & sentiment

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Flowering Christmas Tree' by Memory Box 98195

'Stix2' pick up pencil from Natalie & Amy's

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

Short & sweet post today, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. We're off to Gentleshaw tomorrow, last time before Christmas, so gotta remember to take presents & cards in.

Hugs xx

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Feeling Summery Today!

Ok so the title is a total fib, cus its blinkin freezing here in Stoke on Trent in the UK....even Nico (my skunk) has given up & stayed in his bed. Usually he chases me around the bedroom wanting his breakfast....but not this morning!!

Today I'm here to show you my 'Try Stamping on Tuesday' creation. We have a great sketch for you to follow this week (certainly had me thinking) you will find it here, or if you scroll to the bottom of my post you will find it there. Don't forget we have an optional theme, which this week is 'family!'

Sorry about all the photos lol

Challenges I Would Like to Enter

Love to Scrap- when nature calls

Seize the Birthday- ATG birthday

Penny's Challenge- anything but Christmas

Creative Card Crew- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Sunflower 1 & Sunflower 2' by Robyn's Fetish

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Petals- summer sun, yellow, 22 & 20

Centre- raw sienna, 104 & 33

Leaves & stem- forest green, 54, 53 & 48

Ladybug- ruby & 99

Bumble bees- sunflower, 65, 61 & 22

Papers & Embellsihments

DP- 'Verde' from the Capsule Collection by Papermania

My stash- yellow card, sentiment, ladybug & bumble bee stamps

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Classic Triple Scallop' Edgeabilities die cut by Spellbinder

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

This weeks sketch & the optional them is 'family'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made using this sketch!

Hugs xx

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Sammy Making Snow Angels!

Quick post from me this morning, I'm waiting for our Katie to come home from college on her break so we can nip out & take Nico fluff butt out for a quick walk!

So today I am here to show you my creation for the Inky Inspirational blog. Make sure you pop over & see what fab creations the Inspirational DT have made over the last few weeks!!!

I have used another of Nicole's awesome Christmas images, I think this card is just perfect for our Katie, as she has been a monkey since the day she was born!!

I just loved colouring this cutie in. Our Danni was sat with me doing some art work & couldn't believe how different he looks with some shading on his face & gave me an A+ yay me lol!!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Creations- die cuts

Pile it On- Christmas

Stamping Sensations- winter wonderland

52 Christmas cards- theme challenge #3 Christmas Animals

Kit & Clowder- animals

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Sammy Making Snow Angels' by Inky Impressions

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Sammy- march hare, 91, 87, 86, terracotta, 94, 93 & 92

Scarf & gloves- sunset, 106, 97 & 33

Boots- warm grey 4 & 3, 120 & 119

Hat- sunset, 106, 97, 33, icicle, 116, 115 & 114

Snow- honeydew, 63, 62, 61, pastel blue & 64

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Silent Night' by First Edition

My stash- blue mirri card & silver pearls

Tools & Glues

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

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Precious Hearts' die cuts by Memory Box 98474

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

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be around later today to visit you all

Hugs xx

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Jingles the Snowman!

It's Saturday again...lol it's soon gonna be next Christmas never mind this one!!!!

Anyhoos quick post from me today, as I'm taking the girlies to Trentham Gardens to see some Huskies they have there today & next Saturday we will be going back to see Santa's reindeer....yes our girls are 17 & 18 nearly lol!!!

Today's creation is for the challenge over at My Time To Craft, where this week we want to see you...

MAKE A SCENE!

it can be winter, summer, a farm yard etc as long as its a scene your good to go.

I decided to get messy with my glitter & glue lol....loved making it tho, even Nico had glitter on him after I'd finished hehe!!

I have used one of my favourite Digital Delights images....'Jingles & the Tree'

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards- Christmas
Delightful Challenges- winter theme
The Crafter Cafe- Christmas
Creative Moments- winter
Crafty Cardmakers- Christmas

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Jingles & the Tree' by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Jingles- 62

Buttons- warm grey 4- 120 & 119

Hat- warm grey 3, 120, 119, gold, sapphire, 73, red, chartreuse & 48

Boots- warm grey 3, 120, 119, chilli red, 99 & 33

Scarf- sapphire, 73, chilli red, 113, 112 & 99

Sledge- nutmeg, 102 & 101

Tree- burnt sienna, 97, forest green, 62, 60 & 54

Birdie- lipstick red, 33, gold, 17, caramel, 94, champagne & 87

Ski-pole- icicle, 116 & 115

Tim Holtz distress inks

Sky colour distressed using 'broken china' from Natalie & Amy

Hills colour distressed using 'tumbled glass'

 Papers & Embellishments

'Merry Christmas' sentiment from 'Christmas Hug' set by Digital Delights

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy

My stash- mirri card, white card & green card

Tools & Glue

'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Tree' die cut from the 'Village Decoration' set by Marianne D COL1330

'5" square white card blank' from  Natalie & Amy

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what get 'scene' creations the DT have made to inspire you. Have a great weekend

Hugs xx

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Woof!!!

It's the start of a new 'anything goes' challenge today over at The Stamping Chef.
I have been on Tamara's DT for over a year now & still love it lots. But I have accumulated so many printed images that I have yet to use, I decided I would go through them & I started this with my last DT creation 'Dolly's Birthday' details can be found here. I was amazed at how awesome her older images are.....just a little warning they will be no more after Christmas, because Tamara is shutting The Stamping Chef & opening under another name....all detail of future goings on can be found on our Facebook page here. Also there is a discount code for some pennies off your digi images!!!

Anyhoos as I was saying I have used one of Tamara's older images for this weeks challenge...

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Perfectly Rustic- sentiment (not birthday)

Through The Purple Haze- use a sentiment

Jellypark- ribbon

A Little Bit Crafty- ATG but not Christmas

Animal Friends- ATG + an animal

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Throw It!' by The Stamping Chef

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08

Eyes- warm grey 3 & 2

Hair- warm grey 3. 120, 119, 118, 117 & 83

Vest top- lilac, 82, 80 & 79

Jeans- china blue, 77 & 75

Belt- lilac & 83

Trainers- frosted pink, 33, 32 & 31

Leggys- purple, 83, 82 & 81

Pooch- 115, 111, 110, 109, 102 & 35

Ball- frosted pink & yellow

Ground- 48, 46 & 44

Panpastels

Sky- turquoise shade & turquoise

Tim Holtz distress inks

Cloud- tumbled glass

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Daydream' by First Edition 

'Desert Storm' Neenah Kraft card from Crafters Companion

'Hello' sentiment from the 'Tab with Text' die cut set by Marianne D COL1315

My stash- ribbon

Tools & Glues

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

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

Sizzix Bigshot
'Clouds' die cut by Joy Crafts 6002/0199
'Faux Stitching' done using Dovecrafts, Craft Essential Ruler
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'anything goes' creations the DT have made!
Hugs xx

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Marleigha's Reindeer!

It's time for my weekly Inky Inspirational. This week I decided to have a play with one of the gorgeous images, released last month.

This is 'Marleigha & her Reindeer, is available here in digi form or here in rubber! I loved colouring this cutie in & watching them both come to life.

I have used glitter on Marleigha's fluffy bits on her coat & of course around the trees!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Fairytale Stampers- glitter & sparkle

Glitter & Sparkle- modern Christmas colours

CCC Digi Creations- Digi Christmas

Seemacrafts- Christmas

Allsorts- animal magic
Kit & Clowder- animals

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Marleigha's Reindeer' by Inky Impressions

Promarker/Flexmarker- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Marleigha

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08

Hair- daffodil bloom, 95 & 93

Holly- chartreuse, 47, sunset & 95

Headband- amaranth red, 95, cobalt blue & 72

Jacket- sorbet, 39 & 40

Trousers- cobalt blue & 72

Boots- march hare, 89 & 91

Scarf & gloves- pink mittens, 42, 37, lilac & 38

Reindeer- molten red, 95, pale blossom, 34, sandstone, light fawn,111, 110,  88, 89, walnut & 104

Eye- 58

Collar- cobalt blue, 72, gold & 21

Christmas lights- holly, gold, red, sunflower, cyan, bright green, mulberry & Halloween

Ground 53, 46, 45

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Merry Magic' by Dovecraft

'Glitter by Jones Tones

My stash- reindeer ribbon & black card

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Tree' from the 'Christmas Village' set by Marianne D COL1330 from Natalie & Amy's 

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

Thank you for stopping by today, not sure when I will be around to say hi. Had a really busy day at Gentleshaw yesterday so feeling the pain today, but it was worth it having Saxon snuggles & Brian picking for fleas, the pain now was worth every minute of the fun in the cold yesterday xx

Hugs xx

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Christmas ATC's

It's the weekend...whoop, whoop....off Christmas shopping with my Mom & Katie soon so gotta make this a quick post!

We are starting a new challenge today over at My Time To Craft, this week we want to see your....

CHRISTMAS ATC's

for those of you who aren't sure what an ATC is if you pop over to the main challenge blog here, there is a link in the post directing you to a page with everything you will need  to know about ATC's.

I thought I'd have a play with some stamps I got with one of those bookazine thingies, I think these were from one by Hot off The Press...but I might be wrong lol!

Things I Used To Create This ATC...

All stamps from magazine

Stamped using 'Jet Black' Stazon

Background has been done using 'Phthalo Blue Shade' Panpastel

Card my scrap box

'Crystal Ice' Ice Stickles

I then decided I need to make another one lol so here you are....

I love colouring this image in!

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Snowman & Pepper' by Hely Cuppleditch

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Snowman- soft aqua, 65, apricot, 22, red & 95

Snow- soft aqua & 65

Scarf- red, yellow, 22, lavender, 78, 80, blossom, 35, 29, lush green, 52 & 50

Hat- warm grey 3, 120, 119, chartreuse, 47 & ruby

Pepper- cool grey 2, 117, caramel, 120, 119, 112 & 95

Hedgie- champagne, 117, 95 & 91

Holly- chartreuse & 47

'Merry Christmas' from the 'Wonder Collection' by Penny Black

My stash- card & red gems

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you are all staying nice & warm.

Have a great weekend

Hugs xx

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A Rose For You!

Today sees the start of a new sketch challenge (with optional theme) over at Try Stampin'on Tuesday. You will find the sketch either here, or by scrolling to the bottom of my post. The optional theme this week is.....

PEACE

Don't forget the sketch is a must the theme optional!

I decided to just use the sketch this week & I used one of my favourite flower images.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creative Card Crew- birthday with sentiment
Shopping Our Stash- free...I got the birdie stamp free in a magazine
Addicted to Stamps- layers
Amuse Studio- ATG
Scrappy Hands- Birthday

Images & Colouring Mediums 

Image- 'Rose' by Local King Rubber Stamp

Image- 'Birdie' freebie from magazine

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Flowers- blossom, 35, 34, 32, 30 & 29

Leaves- chartreuse, 50, 49, 48 & 46

Stalks- frosted leaf & 54
Birdie- duck egg blue, 74, 69, 64 & Halloween 

Panpastels
Behind image done using- phthalo blue

Papers & Embellishments
DP- my scrap box
My stash- mirri card & sentiment

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
'Gothic' corner die cut by Provocraft
'5 x 7" white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

This weeks sketch...

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you are having a great week. Not sure what we are up to as Nige is off today & tomorrow, so might get time to take Nico for a stroll!
Hugs xx

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Scruffy Pup!

Today I am showing you my Guest Designer creation for 'Words 2 Scrap By' I won over there with my Skunk & tag thank you set for Nico's vet! I am so happy to have been chosen, as there were some awesome creations!

Anyhoos on with my card, the theme for December is.....

EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY!

mmmm lots of fabulous stamps & images that will fit this theme. Just make sure you enter them over at 'Words 2 Scrap By!'

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Stamping Sensations- Christmas
Wedodoobado- get festive
A Creative Romance- something old....digi stamp & paper 5ish years old
Fairy Tale- animal Christmas
Jingle Belles- Christmas Feast
Crafty Ribbons- animals at Christmas + ribbon

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Christmas Scruff' by Charmed Crafts

Spectrum Noir Pencils

Scruff- 120, 119, 117, 112 & 81

Turkey- 93, 88 & 85

Hat- 22, 20 & 15

Ground- 06

Docrafts metallic pens

Tinsel- aqua

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Merry Magic' by Dovecraft

My stash- blue mirri card & ribbon

Tools & Glues

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

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Snowflake' from the 'Christmas Village' set by Marianne D  COL1330 from Natalie & Amy's

'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over & see what fab creations the 'W2SB DT' have made!

Hugs xx

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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

Hugs xx

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