31 January 2015

Bugs & Insects!

Good morning to my wonderful followers, I hope you are well, sending you warm hugs if your not well xx

I'm here today to show you my creation for My Time To Craft, where this week our theme is...

BUGS & INSECTS!

yes you can use butterflies but they MUST be the main image!

I decided to use the free butterfly image that was with my Spectrum Noir pencil DVD from Crafters Companion. It is gorgeous & lovely to colour. Expect to see lot more of it!

I decided to leave the card very CAS for me. 
It took me ages to get a decent picture of it...in fact I gave up & Nige took this one lol!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafts 4 Eternity- no DP
Fussy & Fancy- things with wings
Crafting for all Seasons- things with wings
Red Rubber- CAS
Addicted to Stamps- CAS
Miriam's Crafting- mostly white
Cuttlebug Mania- wildlife

Image & Colouring Medium
Image- 'Butterfly' from the Spectrum Noir Pencils essentials tin
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Wings- amber, apricot, 95, 33, 23, 22, warm grey 5, ice grey 3, 120, putty, 84 & 85
Thorax- icicle- 120, 117, 116 & 87
Branch- sandstone- 120 & 96
Leaves- leaf green, 60, 59 & 54

Papers & Embellishments
My stash- black card, orange paper & white paper

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Corner' die cut freebie with a magazine



30 January 2015

Roses Are Red!

Yay it the weekend! So glad as our poor babies are getting so stressed out with college...Danni has deadlines for her art & photography, which always stresses her out, but these are he final assessments before her exam pieces need to be done! & Katie has her mocks starting next weeks so she's driving me & her Pops mad asking questions lol! I'm hoping that they will at least get a few hours to themselves now its the weekend!

Anyhoos today's creation is for Natalie & Amy's monthly challenge. Where this month we want to see your

ALL ABOUT THE LOVE

creations, wedding, valentines, anniversary, or just an I Love You creation!

I have used one of my favourite Humphrey images, he has got to be the cutest lumpy around!


I managed to stay away from bright colours & kept it masculine so I can give it to Nige for Valentines day!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Aud Sentiments- love or Valentines
CRAFT- Valentines
Stampin' Royalty- Valentines
Shopping Our Stash- love
Eureka- hearts

Images & Colouring Medium
Image- 'Roses Are Red' from the Humphrey's Corner collection from Natalie & Amy's
Tim Holtz distress inks
Dungarees- faded jeans, tumbled glass & fired brick
All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'J'Adore' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's
'Roses are Red' sentiment from the Humphrey's stamp set of the same name from Natalie & Amy's
My stash- black card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Classic Petal' Edgeabilities die cut by Spellbinder from Natalie & Amy's
Scattered hearts are the waste from 'Classic Petal' die cut
'Candy Hearts' GB die cut by Marianne D CCOL1307 from Natalie & Amy's
'Stix2' pick up tool from Natalie & Amy's
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. Its gonna be cold & snowy here so the perfect excuse to get my craft on!
Please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what 'Lovey Dovey' creations the DT have made!
Hugs 

26 January 2015

Gate Fold Kitty!

Yay its Monday...yeah I know I love the weekend with the girlies being home & last week I was moaning about missing them. But I'm kinda in need of some me time & space with the odd skunky cuddle lol!


Giving himself a manicure before falling asleep on me ...I do love my boy!!

Anyhoos today's Inky Inspiration is a cutie, nope sadly not Nico but a Kitty...
I spent ages looking on YouTube for a new fancy fold to try & after trying a few I realised I needed lots of practice lol. So went back to an old favourite the good old gate fold!



Thought I'd show you the hidden panel.


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Robyn's Fetish- animals
Stamping Sensations- dies & punches
Sweet Stampin'- cute & cuddly
Aud Sentiments- ATG
Cards & More- animals

Image & Colouring Medium
Image- 'Sunflower Kitty' by Inky Impressions
Promarker/Flexmarker- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Kitty- blue grey 1, 116, 115, 84 & 08
Eyes- 66 & 65
Dress- yellow, 92, 22, pink mittens & 37
Flower- yellow, 92, 22, grass, 54, 53, 50, sunflower, gold, 96, 95, 92, 91 & 22
Ground- 54, 48 & 46
Ticket- azure, yellow & carmine
Tim Holtz distress inks
Sky- tumbled glass

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Funky Village' by Dovecraft
'Birthday Banner' ticket by Inky Impressions
My stash- brown card & white card for the base

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy
Sizzix Bigshot
'Leafy Flourishes' by X-cut XCU503189
'3 small butterflies' punch by Tonic

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you all had a great weekend. Enjoy your week 
Hugs xx


24 January 2015

'Tea Anyone?'

The sun is shining (for now) so I'm hoping to drag the girlies, Nige & Nico out for a stroll before it goes ffffreezing cold again. Hope you're all staying warm & snug in this strange weather we are having in the UK! Well it is here in Stoke lol...one minute snowing, then sunshine & quite warm, then the temperature plummets & its thundering!! What is that all about??? Thankfully its only thundered the once, but boy did it freak me out lol!!

Right now less natter more creating....
My creation today is for My Time To Craft, where this week we want to see

TWO OR MORE PEOPLE IN YOUR IMAGE!

animals don't count sorry x

I decided to dig out one of my favourite & very under used LOTV stamps...


No idea why the blonde hair looks so flat, better irl!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Little Claire's- bright & Beautiful
Suzy Bee's- layers
4 Crafty Chicks- best friends

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Little Girls Tea Time' by LOTV (might be retired as I can't find it)
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Left girl
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08
Hair- 103, 96, 91 & 85
Bow- 33, 31 & 30
Dress- 31, 30, 115, 113 & 112
Socks- 113 & 112
Shoes- 32, 31 & 30
Right girl
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08
Hair- 96, 88, 84, 15, 9 & 8
Dress- 40, 39, 115, 113 & 112
Boots- 40, 39 & 38
Steps- 91, 89, 96 &85
Flowers- 79, 78, 66, 48 & 15
Flowers pot- 81, 71  & 66
Teapot & accessories- 63, 62 & 61
Ground- 103 & 102

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Venetian Skies' from the Creative Tone collection by Papermania
'Friends Forever' sentiment from the Humphrey stamp set of the same name from Natalie & Amy's
My stash- purple double sided card, 5mm & 4mm lilac pearls

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Precious Stars' die cut by Memory Box 98546
'Lace #5' border by Die'sire

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous crafty weekend

20 January 2015

All Loved Up!

It's Tuesday yay...thankfully Danni is home all day today. I was so lonely yesterday, both girlies were in college & it was Nige's first day back at work since before Christmas after he hurt his back!! No likey being just me, skunky butt & Charlie dawg! The house is way to quiet!!

Anyhoos its time to share with you my latest creation for 'Try Stampin' on Tuesday'
where this week we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow (scroll to the end of my post or click here) & the theme is ATG so just follow the sketch using anything you want!
I decided to make a Valentines day card for Danni to give to Hayden...she loves it, just hope he does!


Just love this little bear!




Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'All Loved Up' Forever Friends by Docrafts
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Bear I- march hare, 91, 90, purple, 82 & 34
Bear with the heart- march hare, 91, 90, amaranth red, 96, 34, 33 & 32
Bear U- march hare, 91, 90, sapphire, 70, 69, yellow, 22, 42  & 34
Ground- 114, 113 & 112

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Forever Love' Forever Friends by Docrafts
My stash- blue paper & heart ribbon

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Ovals' die cut by Spellbinders
'Bow-maker' made by Nige
'DL white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

This weeks sketch....



Thank you for stopping by today, I really appreciate you taking the time to visit me. 
Don't forget to pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made!
Hugs xx

17 January 2015

For You!

Good morning, from Stoke (UK) on this cold crispy morning! I have woken up to the smallest amount of snow on the ground. I was hoping for a bit more than a sprinkle. I really want to see what Nico does in it! lol!!

Anyhoos the reason I am here today is to share my creation for My Time To Craft. Where this week the theme is....

LOVE IS ALL AROUND
so valentines, wedding, anniversary or just to say I loves yas!

I decided to get ahead & make Nige's Valentines day card. If your a regular visitor you will know I absolutely love FF bears & as I have had this stamp for ages & never used it I thought I would ink it up. Needless to say I loves it!!


The rose is made of felt. but with it being black it is so difficult to photograph!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
QKR Stampede - cupid
Moving Along With The Times- die cuts/punches
Crafty Girls Corner- sweetheart
Simon Says Wednesday- for a guy (hubby's valentines day card)
Cuttlebug Mania- it takes two

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'For You' Forever Friends by Docraft
Spectrum Noir pencils
Sansodor
Left bear- 91, 90, 89 & 29
Right bear- 90, 89 & 29
Rose- 33, 32 & 26
Leaves- 66, 48 & 45
Hearts- 42, 40, 33, 32 & 28

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'J'adore' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's
My stash- black card, green & black felt, 4mm & 3mm cranberry pearls

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
'Classic Petal' Edgeabilities die cut by Spellbinders from Natalie & Amy's
'English Rose' die cut by Marianne D LR0162
'Candy Heart GB' die cut & sentiment by Marianne D COL1307 from Natalie & Amy's
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Oh I've gotta go, will add challenge details later....Nige is taking me out to find some snow whoop whoop I loves my grubby hubby xx
Catch ya laters hugs xx

15 January 2015

OMGLOB....OMGLOB....OMGLOB....

As you can see from my post title I am soooo excited to show you my card today. The wonderful Nicole over at Inky Impressions has drawn me my very own Nico & OMGLOB he is perfect!!!

Before I get to Nico, I really must tell you about the reason I'm here....over at Inky Impressions today, we are having an image & sentiment release & they are all fabulous...have to say tho Nico's Cookie is my favourite lol!!
So make sure you pop over & check out what the Inkettes have created using the new images!

Right now...I am soooo excited to show you this....


I think Nico like it! <3 p="">


I'm sure Nico would love a cookie, if only he could keep his eyes open long enough lol!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Addicted To Stamps- colouring
Fab & Funky- something new (my fab new Nico image)
Paper Shelter- punches & dies
Digi Stamps 4 Joy- bingo! die or punch...free...favourite thing....my baby boy Nico!
Allsorts- new & cute ....my baby boy Nico the skunk is the cutest ever & looks so cute & snuggly in his very own image!

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Nico's Cookie' by Inky Impressions
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Nico- cool grey 4, 120, 119, 117, 113, 112 & 08
Tshirt- amaranth red, 99, 33 & 32
Trousers- agean, 73 & 72
Cookie- light fawn, 90, 89, 88, 78, 30 & 29
Tree stump- cinnamon, caramel, 103, 96, 94 & 91
Mushrooms- oatmeal, 85, 84, heather, 79, amethyst, 83, yellow & 21
Flowers- yellow, 22, cerise, 30, lime twist & 46
Ground- leaf green, meadow green & 59

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Woodland Folks' by Docraft

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
'Mini Butterflies' punch by Tonic

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I hope you like 'Nico's Cookie' as much as I do!
Huge Hugs xx



12 January 2015

Birthday Balloons!

Oops I'm a bit late with my post today. So confused with what day is which at the moment, with Nige still being off work. Thank you for all you messages, texts & emails wishing him well...I agree hurry up & get well you're interfering with my crafty time! LOL!!
I don't mean it he's been a babe, playing on his egg-box & hasn't asked for any help over the last week. So fingers crossed he is improving....big problem is he won't just sit & rest now. At this moment as I type this he is upstairs helping Katie put up a double bed in Danni's room (its what she wanted for Christmas...just Santa's a bit late lol) I said to leave it until Danni's boyfriend got here later, but nope he wants to do it. So tomorrow he is gonna be moaning about his back again!! arghhhh bl**dy men!!!!

Anyhoos I'm here to share my Inky Inspiration creation with you today!


Decided to use Jenson (my Ecraft) to cut out the balloons. Feel really guilty, I don't use him as much as I should do! Maybees a slightly late New Year resolution...use Jenson at least once a week!!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
One Stitch at A Time- ATG with something new (embossing folder)
Crafty Calender- what's new (embossing folder)
Naughty or Nice- new, new, new (embossing folder)
Craft & Smash- New Years resolutions I am going to try & use my Ecraft cutting machine at least one a week. I'm also going to keep a record of what I have used it for & the date. So if I'm busy & miss a week I can make it up somehow the next xx

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Birthday Lili' by Inky Impressions
Promarker/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08
Eyes- 87
Hair- sand dune, 96, 85 & 84
Shirt- primrose, 14 & 12
Trousers- cloud blue, 69, 68, red rooster, 53, 22, bright green & apricot
Shoes- azure, 71 & 70
Balloons- apricot, 23, 22, mulberry, 83, 38, bright green, 48 & 47
Gift bag- rose pink, 42, aquamarine & 63
Gift box- aquamarine, 63, gold, 22 & 87
Party hats- red rooster, 93, azure, 70, yellow & 84
Ground- 115, 114, 113 & 112
Tim Holtz distress inks
'Spun Sugar' has been used to colour distress the embossed backing. From Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
'Happy Birthday' banner sentiment by Inky Impressions
Faux stitching done using Morrison's fineliners
My stash- ribbon, blue card & white card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Craftwell Ecraft
'Balloons' were a free SVG from the internet
Sizzix Bigshot
'Fabulous Florals' embossing folder by Sheena Douglass
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today
Have a great week
Hugs xx


10 January 2015

Thank You from Bebunni!

Happy Saturday to you all....well Nige is still off work with his poohly back. Seems to get better, then the numpty has to go & do something & it starts hurting again....typical man noooo patience. He's got the Dr's on Wednesday, so I hope he shouts at him lol!

Anyhoos todays creation is my DT card for My Time To Craft. Where this week we want to see your 

STRIPES

As long as we can see the stripes, you are good to go!

I decided to make a thank you card, just to go in my box as the last few I have made the girlies have pinched lol!!


What makes this card even better....the stamp was a freebie with my last order 
from Crafters Companion!!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
ABC Challenge- A = ATG
Ladybug Crafts- say it with flowers
The Crafting Cafe- lots of layers
Digi Choosday- Thanks
The Kraft Journal- thank you

Image & Colouring Medium
Image- Bebunni's 'Birthday Gerbera' from Crafters Companion
Spectrum Noir Pencils 
Sansodor
\Bebunni- 113, 112, 09 & 07
Gerbera- 47, 46, 21, 15, 70 & 66
Grass- 59 & 56

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Boho Chic' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's
Sentiment- From the Bebunni stamp set 'Birthday Gerbera' from Crafters Companion
My stash- ribbon, card candi, kraft card & turquoise card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's 
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Daisies #2' build a flower die cut by Sizzix
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, I am really sorry for not visiting you over the last week or so...blame Nige lol. Hope to catch up today or tomorrow 

Huge Hugs xx

5 January 2015

Golfing Brandon

Today I'm here to show you my first Inky Inspirational creation of 2015. I decided to use an image that is just perfect for all those awkward men that we have....& yes we all have at least one!!

I had so much fun making this card, I really need to step out of my comfort zone of cute or girly & make a few more boys/mens cards!





Challenges I Would Like To Enter
CCC Digi- digi & embellishments (die cuts)

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Golfing Brandon' by Inky Impressions
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush & 08
Eyes- 90
Hair- 110 & 102
Tshirt- pear green & 108
Trousers- cinnamon, 103 & 101
Hat- sunset, 106, 33 & 113
Socks- march hare, 94 & 85
Shoes- pear green, 108, cinnamon & 103
Golfbag- sunset, 106, 33, 114 & 113
Golf clubs- warm grey 1, 115, sandstone & 102
Flag- yellow, 22, 20 & 15
Grass- 48 & 46
Panpastels
Sky colour tinted using 'ultramarine blue'

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Travel Light' by We R Memory Keepers
My stash- blue card & white paper

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Clouds' die cuts by Joy Crafts 6002/0199
'Lace' border #5 by Die'sire
'Circle' tag die cut by Provocraft
'Flying Birds' die cuts by Memory Box 98655 from Natalie & Amy's
'Bubbles' embossing folder by Provocraft
'6" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, have a great week. Hopefully things will slowly get back to normalish....I've still got Nige home with his poohly back but both of the girlies are going back to college tomorrow & Wednesday YAY!!!!

Hugs xx

3 January 2015

Love Birds!

Today sees the first challenge of the year over at My Time To Craft.
 If you fancy joining us for a few weeks as a Guest Designer, either pop over & enter our challenge here & add GDT to your name or email me at shell-swinscoe@virginmedia.com You can use anything you want to create your finished item but it must follow the theme,. You can also make anything you want, it doesn't have to be a card as we are a mixed media challenge. It just has to fit the theme!

The theme for the next week is....

ALL THINGS NEW!

new year, new house, new car, new job, new baby....& of course all that scrummy new stash you got for Christmas!
Remember to tell us what your 'new' thing is!

I decided to use, new house, new stamp & new flourish die cut!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Country View- new to you (stamp & flourish die cut)
Creatalicious- new beginnings
Dies R Us- ATG with something new (flourish die cut)
Aud Sentiments- use the word new
Red Rubber- new stamp

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Love Birds' from the 'Moonbeam Meadow' collection 
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Tree- sandstone, 109 & 103
Bow- sorbet, 40 & 31
Birdhouse- 63, 62, oasis & 55
Birdies- surf blue, 73, 70, yellow, 22, 17 & 15
Flowers- sorbet, 31, wild orchid & 38
Leaves- bright green & 60
Butterflies- 33
Tim Holtz distress inks
'Fabulous Phlox' colour distressed using mowed lawn, milled lavender & squeezed lemonade
'Flourish' colour distressed using milled lavender
All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'New Bloom' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's
'Congrats On Your New Home' sentiment taken from the 'Makey Bakey Mice' set called 'Home Sweet Home' 
My stash- lilac card & 5mm cream pearls

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose blue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Fabulous Phlox' die cut by Memory Box 98511
'Leafy Flourish' die cut by X-cut  xcu50189
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

I am really sorry I haven't been around to visit you much over Christmas, as well as the usual family keeping me away....Nige has managed to hurt his back, he has be diagnosed with a displaced disc & has been told to rest & do nothing lol....makes a change me looking after him. Hopefully when the girls go back to college next week I will get a bit more routine even with Nige being off work!
So please bear/bare ? with me
hugs xx

1 January 2015

First Christmas card of 2015!!!

Yes we made it, the first of the year. It's been a tough year for some of you out there, I just hope 2015 is a better one. 
Anyhoos as its the first of the month, it means a new challenge starting over at The Craft Garden. This month we have a gorgeous set of colours & a fab picture to help inspire you! You can find it here, or scroll to the bottom of my post.


I think I'm kinda addicted to Sylvia Zet's images lol!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
ABC challenge - Z .... zebra stripes
Crafty Creations- who want's to build a snowman?
Creative Moments- none traditional Christmas colours
Without Words- modern looking Christmas
Whimsy Stamps Challenge- ATG

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Miss Frosty' by Sylvia Zet
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers
Sansodor
Miss Frosty- apricot, 22, honeydew & 61
Hat- pink mittens, 35, 34, 29, 114, 113 & 112
Scarf- pink mittens, 35, 34, 29, icicle, 117, 116, 114 & 113
Jacket- pale blossom, 35 & 34
Button- warm grey 4 & 3, 120 & 119
Bird house & branch- cinnamon, 100, henna & 104
Birds- sandstone, 94, 87, summer sun, icicle, 116 & 114
Snow- 63, 62 & 61
Berries & holly- red rooster, 99, 33, forest green. 55 & 54
Tim Holtz distress inks
Sky- colour distressed using 'tumbled glass'

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Mistletoe Kisses' by Papermania
'Let it Snow' sentiment from the Christmas With Barkley 'Let it Snow' set
'Crystal Ice' Ice Stickles
My stash- black card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Country Landscape' die cut by Memory Box 98239
'Holly & Berry' die cut by C.C.Design
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made using this image as inspiration.....

Happy New Year xxx
hugs xx

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