Evilynn!

It's the end of July already & what a wet yukky one its been. Fingers crossed for a warmer August, I will admit I have had the heating on a few times in July!! Total madness!!

 Anyhoos I'm here today to share my latest inspirational creation for Slinky Tarts. After today we are taking a month off, so the yeah the weather better improve lol!

I decided to use one of Tamara's 'Spunky Tarts' Evilynn, she is fabulously elegant & a dream to colour. I just loved watching her come to life!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

4 Crafty Chicks- ATG
Crafting With An Attitude- ATG
Creative Knockouts- dry embossing
Fab & Funky- no patterned papers

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Evilynn' by Slinky Tarts

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Skin- blush, 09 & 08

Eyes- apple cider, 109 & 108

Hair- reef blue & 120

Eyebrows- oasis & 72

Dress- crimson, 120, 116 & 115

Crown- sleigh bells, 22 & crimson

Skull- icicle & 120

Ground- 72 & 70

Tim Holts distress inks

colour distressing - fired brick

Papers & Embsllishments

'burgundy, white & black' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

My stash- 4mm cranberry pearls & white ribbon

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Leafy Flourish' die cut by X-cut 503189

'Blooming Wonderful' embossalicious embossing folder by Crafters Companion

'Ribbon' border punch by Woodware

'6" square white elegant edge card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, have a great weekend

Hugs xx

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Swinging By!

I can't believe its the end of July, where did it go? It really doesn't seem like that long ago when I was here to share my July creation for Natalie & Amy's with you!

Anyhoos I am here today to share my August creation with you.

This month there is a fab £15 voucher to spend in store for the winner, so make sure you enter.

As they say "ya gotta be in it, to win it!"

Augusts theme is...

BUTTONS & BOWS

you must use at least one of each

I just had to use one of my Humphrey stamps for this card, I just love all these super cute elephants.

Such a cutie!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafter's Cafe- use some buttons
I Love Promarkers- more than three layers
Little Red Wagon- up, up & away
Die Cuttin' Divas- the great outdoors
Bunny Zoe's- summer breeze

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Swinging By' from the Humphrey's Corner Collection from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Ellie- blue grey 1, 115 & 114

Dress- sorbet, 42, peony, 79 & 38

Shoes- peony, 79, 38, gold, ice grey 1, 116, 115 & 114

Jewellery- peony

Swing- raw sienna, 96, 94 & 91

Tim Holtz distress inks

Clouds- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Bubblegum Girl' Grace Taylor

'blue & pink' card from the 12 X 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'Tea Party Twine' from Natalie & Amy's

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'Oval #4' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD047

'Bow' die cut by Presscut PCD08

'Heart Buttons' mini die cuts by Tattered Lace

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

Thank you for stopping by today, have a great weekend when it gets here

Hugs xx

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Queen Of Hearts!

A quick post from me today as we are off out soon. Off to the local owl sanctuary, taking Nico to visit as the owner has never seen a skunk before lol! Just waiting for Nico to wake up from his morning nap then we are off.

I'm here to share my latest creation for the Sweet Pea progressive Facebook challenge. You enter their ATG challenge at the beginning of the month, using a Sweet Pea image & you get a free image to use for the second part of the month. 

This month we were given 'Queen Of Wonder' to use (its on sale at the moment, just click on the link above!) not sure I'm happy with my finished card, what do you think?

She is a snooty looking Queen lol

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crazy 4 Challenges- make it royal

Crafty Sentiments- ATG

Digi Choosday- all about the girl

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Queen of Wonder' by Sandra Caldwell from Sweet Pea Stamps

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Skin- blush & 08

Lips- 33

Hair- grey squirrel, 33 & 96

Clothes- molten red, 33, 32, 26, 114, 113, storm cloud, 120, crimson, 33, winter spruce & 120

Crown- molten red, sleigh bells & 107

Papers & Embellishments

DP- from the 'A Very Important Date' craft CD

'black & blue' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

My stash- chipboard heart stickers

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Rectangle #2' Parenthesis die cut by X-cut 503045

'Party' die cut sentiment by Sizzix

'Basic Lattice' Shapeabilities die cut by Spellbinders

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

Thank you for stopping by today, have a fabulous weekend & don't forget to pop over to Facebook & check out the Sweet Pea page.

Hugs xx

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Sweeney Skunky Butt!

So excited to show you my creation today. I had so much fun colouring & actually making my card, I think I'm going to keep it lol! Ok so its a get well soon card, but hey I love it so I'm keeping it!

So I best show you my creation for Digital Delights, as we restart the fabulous challenge blog! 

 I really am so happy to be back with Wendy & the team & the amazing images!

Today sees the return of the Digital Delights challenge, this time around the theme is

ANYTHING GOES

the best theme ever, so go get a Digital Delights image & join in with us. You don't need to use a DD image but it does help!

I just love 'Sweeney Skunk'

If you buy this image called 'Ouch Sweeney' not only do you get your super cute 'Sweeney' image you get a sentiment & digi paper!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Gals Corner- to die for

Fab & Funky- no patterned papers

Inspiration Destination- ATG

Papertake Weekly- build it up

Dream Valley- embossing

Sweet Stampin'- no patterned papers

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Ouch Sweeney' digi set by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Sweeney- ice grey 5, 120, fresh bloom, 31, 113, icicle, 119, 117 & 116

Plasters- blush, 95 & 84

Bandage- 09 & 08

Shoe- surf blue, 71, aegean & 72

Crutches- nutmeg & 95

Tim Holtz distress inks

Sky- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'pink & green' card from the 12 x 12 colour stack by Papermania

'Wishing You A Speedy Recovery' sentiment from the 'Ouch Sweeney' digi set by Digital Delights

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Princess Tree' die cut by Cheery Lynn Designs

'Curved border #2' Card Creator die cut by Spellbinders

'A2 curved border #1' Borderbilities die cut by Spellbinders

'Clouds' 6 x 6" Embossalicious embossing folder by Die'sire

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

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

Hugs xx

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Bear Hearts!

Hey there, well we managed to buy a new/used car last Saturday, so happy to have my freedom back. I have also been crafty buying lol...I have got some amazing die cuts really cheap off a selling site on Facebook...'crafty sellers' its called & its a great place to get a fabulous bargain!
Really looking forward to Thursday, me & our eldest daughter Danni are off out to play at ladies what lunch. It's her only day off work this week so I thought I'd treat her. Then in a few weeks I will take Katie out for the day & do the same...love being able to go out whoop to having wheels again!

It's time for a new challenge over at 'Try Stampin' on Tuesday' this week we have a great sketch (you will find it here, or at the end of my post) with the added option of embossing (wet or dry) I just loved playing with this fab sketch, why not join in with us!!!

I just love my Forever Friends bears, they are so sweet & can be used for any occasion! 

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Card Mania- ATG

Crafting From The  Heart- ATG

The Cutie Pie Challenge- cute as a button

Dream Valley- embossing

One Crazy Stamper- ATG

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'All Loved Up' from the Forever Friends collection by Docraft

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Forever Friends bear- sand dune, 87, 86 & blossom

Heart- peony, 40 & 38

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'New Bloom' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

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

My stash- turquoise ribbon

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'Hearts' embossing folder by Provocraft

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

This weeks sketch, don't forget the option of embossing...wet or dry!

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

Hugs xx

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Christmas in July

Hi fellow bloggers I hope you are all well & your weather is better than we've been having it here...lots of rain with the odd sunshower as Nige says! So yeah its awful. 

Some good news though our Danni has landed a volunteering job in the British Heart Foundation shop down the road from us, which is really good. its gonna get out of the house a bit more & interacting with people!

Anyhoos, its Saturday, so its time for a new My Time To Craft challenge. Don't forget we are running two weekly over summer. This weeks theme is ....

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

yeah I know the dreaded C word. With donating my cards to charity I make Christmas cards all year round. My first one this year was Boxing Day lol

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Christmas Stampin' - CAS
Daring Cardmakers- Christmas
Winter Wonderland- traditional colours
C.R.A.F.T. challenge- Christmas
Crafting By Design- Getting Ready for Christmas

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Happy New Year' mini stamp from the Country Companions set by Docrafts

Spectrum Noir Pencils

Mousey- 91, 90, 86, 85, 84 & 07

Shirt- 77

Boots- 117, 77, 76 & 75

Plate- 117

Christmas pud- 117, 104, 96, 95 & 93

Holly- 48, 47, 45 & 38

Ground- 66 & 65

Promarker

Berries- sunset 

Papers & Embellishments

DP- Back to Basics Vintage Christmas' by Dovecraft

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

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools 

Sizzix Bigshot

'Seasons Greeting' mini die cut by Tattered Lace

'Holly & Berry' die cut by C.C.Designs

'5 x 7" elegant edge white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'Christmas' creations the DT have made. Don't forget you have two weeks to enter!
We are off out car shopping today, I have really missed my Bug since she went at the start of the year. Be great to get my freedom back...whoop so excited!!

Hugs xx

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Hello!

Good morning I hope your all ok. Thought I'd start the weekend off by showing you a photo of Nico, hiding in his den under our bed...all sorts of things under there, a pair of my trackers, all his cuddly toys & anything else he can find to pinch lol

I'm here today to share my latest 'Slinky Tart' creation with you. Please pop over to the Slinky blog & check out what fabulous creations the Slinkies have made to inspire you this week.

Just knew as soon as I printed her off that I want to make a DL card with her x

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafts Galore- digi or stamp
CCC Digi- ATG
Digi Galore- summery/bright
Tinker Dream- summer
Creative Knockouts- outside fun
Moo-Mania & more- garden

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'A Little Dirt Never Hurt' by Slinky Tart

Promarkers/ Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Skin- blush & 90

Eyes- 108, 47 & 46

Lips- cerise

Hair- primrose, 107 & 16

Hat- champagne, 90, 86, 85 & 84

Dungarees- baby pink, 32, 31 & 30

Boots- sunset, 106 & 33

Watering can- frozen lake, 77, 76, red & 33

Straw- starfish & 84

Spade- dolphin blue, 118, auburn, 104, sapphire & 73

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Bubblegum Girl' by Grace Taylor

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

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Hello' word die cut by Clearly Besotted Stamps

'DL' white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by, don't forget to pop over & check out what the Slinkies have been creating

Have a great weekend

Hugs xx

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'Sweet Pea Stamps!

Today I'm here to share a creation I made for the Sweet Pea progress challenges on their Facebook page. Just love this image she is such a darling. I hope you are all well & enjoying the weekend. After all the excitement of Murray at Wimbledon not sure if I'll be watching the final today, see what I'm doing when it's on!

Last time I used this image I coloured her in blue, thought she would look good in yellow?!?

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Friends- ATG

Alphabet Challenge- K = kind thoughts

Cute Card Thursday- ladies only

Whimsy Inspiration- ribbon, lace or twine

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Love Is In The Air' by Katerina Kaukiotis from Sweet Pea Stamps

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Skin- blush, 09 & 08

Dress- pineapple crush, 107, 87, 86 & iced pearl

Balloon- sea mist, 117 & 116

Ground- 66 & 65

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Sugar & Spice' by Dovecraft

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

My stash- ribbon & 4mm cream pearls

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'Rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD048

'With Love' mini die cut by Tattered Lace

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

Thank you for stopping by today, have a great Sunday

hugs xx

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Party Bobby!

Whoop, Whoop I am so excited to share with you finally some really fabulous news. Wendy over at Digital Delights has asked me if I would like to join the fabulous DT again...of course I said yes. I can't believe some of the awesome images I have missed out on over the last 18 months! As I said to Wendy I'm not leaving again, unless she shoves me out of the door lol!

Right ok so here goes with my first creation....

My card features one of the fabulous new releases over at Digital Delights. He is such a cutie. Don't forget to pop over here & check out what fab creations the other DT girls have made using the new release images....

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Lil Red Wagon- birthday themed

Sisterhood of Crafters- birthday

Crafty Times- die cuts

Ladybug Crafts- special birthday

Craft your Passion- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Party Bobby' by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Bobby- tan, 92, 91, firebrick, 106, pale pink, 37, pale blossom, starfish, 20 & 19

Party hat- tea grey, peony, 29, meadow green, 44 & sleighbells

Cake- celestial blue, 67, 66 cerise & 31

Flowers- frosted pink, 42, tropical orchid, 39, 38, wild orchid, 81, yellow, 19 & 18

Ground- pastel green & 63

Lets Party- pastel green & gold

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Get Better' digi papers by Digital Delights

'pink & blue' colour stack by Papermania

'Lets Party' digi sentiment by Digital Delights

My stash- ribbon

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'Heart Balloon' Limited Edition die cut by Marianne D

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

Thank you for stopping by today, I am so excited to be back crafting with Digital Delights images. Just look at my fab Skunky watermark...so cute! You can have any of Wendy's images put on & there are some amazing ones to choose from why not pop over to the watermark section of the store & check them out!

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Stocking Bunnies

Today is a very special day in our house. A year ago today we collected Nico our baby skunk, I can't believe its a year already!! I just wanted to say that I feel deeply honoured that he is so relaxed & happy in our house. I love it when he chases Nige around the house, but my favourite times are when its just me & him & we have snuggles in bed, with the occasional Nico wash thrown in for free. I never realised what beautiful creatures they are & how clean they keep themselves...Nico is so much cleaner than our greyhound Charlie! So there you go my baby boy arrived 12 months ago. I have attached below a then photo & a now photo. My boy has grown into such a handsome boy xxx

Anyhoos I think its time for a card & today's creation is for 'Try Stampin' on Tuesday' this week we have a fab sketch (which you will find here or at the end of my post) & the theme of 'brads' so copy the sketch & add a few of those long forgotten brads & your good to go!

I decided to make another Christmas card to add to my box for charity.

I've had this stamp for ages, it was a freebie with a magazine ages ago.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Bunny Zoe's- furry friends
Eclectic Ellapu- favourite holiday (Christmas)
Quirky Crafts- Christmas
Stamping Sensations- feature a creature
Crafty Calender- Christmas

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Stocking Bunnies' by Michael Abrams

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Left bunny- sand dune, 110 & lemon

Jacket & hat- pebble blue & 117

Mistletoe- 47

Stocking- soft green, 58, daffodil bloom, 18, 15 & 115

Middle bunny- 114

Trousers- blue pearl, 67, 66 & daffodil bloom

Stocking- blue pearl, 67, 66, 64, fresh bloom, 38, 114 & 113

Right bunny- dove grey, 120, 115, lemon & lavender

Hat- paste green, 63, tan & 101

Stocking- lavender, 38, lemon, pastel green, 63, 115 & 113

Rope- mustard, 111 & 110

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Stocking Fillers' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- green card, brads & sentiment

Tools & Glues

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

Pokey tool

'Large' X-cut corner rounder

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

This weeks sketch, don't forget to add your brads!

Thank you for stopping by today, fingers crossed I will be around to visit your blogs tomorrow

Hugs xx

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I Caught It!

It's that time of the week when I share with you some Slinky Tarts inspiration. This week I have gone all summery. Just love this image & so nice to colour. I did try & give her a bit of a suntan lol.....not sure if its worked or not tho! Any ideas on a sentiment would be great thank you xx

I have decoupages her goggles, snorkel, octopus & of course her boobies!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Animal Friends- on the water
Digi Galore- summery & bright
Oddball Art- summer fun
Ruby's Rainbow- at the seaside
Creative Card Crew- CAS
Passion For Promarkers- CAS

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'So Annoyed x 8' by Slinky Tart

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Skin- blush & 90

Eyes- glacier blue & 66

Hair- sand dune, 38 & 37

Bikini- frosted pink, 40 & 32

Snorkel & mask- grey squirrel, 119, tawny owl, 105 & glacier blue

Octopus- winter berry, 81 & gold

Shark fin- blue grey 4, 120 & 72

Waves- cool grey 5 & Sakura white gelly roll pen

Panpastels

Sky- turquoise

Sea- ultramarine blue

Papers & Embellishments

'pink paper' from the 12 x 12 colour stack by Papermania

My stash- white card

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

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

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine, stay safe.

Hugs xx

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My Hubby Is A Nutter!!

Ok before I get to todays creation for Inky Impressions, I thought I'd share with you a photo of my hubby. Taken on Fathers Day by Katie. Our Danni brought him a Darth Vader poncho for on his bike, so he doesn't get wet....the numpty decided it turned him into DarthVader!!!

Good job I loves him, else I might of sent for the men in white coats!!! lol!!

Anyhoos todays creation is for Inky Impressions, where this weeks challenge theme is...

PINK & GIRLIE

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Sentiments- summer

{PIN}spiratonal- everything is better in pink

Tuesday Morning Sketches

Dream Valley- girlie

Whoopsi Daisy- summer fun

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Lili Roller Skating' by Inky Impressions

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Skin- blush, 90 & 08

Hair- eggnog, 98, 86, 85 & 84

Shirt- tea rose, 37 & apricot

Under shirt- lemon, 22, 17 & apricot

Shorts & socks- tea rose, 37, lemon, 22 & 17

Skates- tea rose 38, lemon, 115 & 22

Accessories- tea rose, 37, lemon & 22

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics' by Dovecrft

'pink & yellow' card 12 x 12 colour stack by Papermania

'Girls Just Wanna' sentiment from Inky Impressions

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Oval' die cuts by Sizzix 657563

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

Thanks for stopping  by today, I hope your drinking lots in this warm weather we are having. Remember don't give your animals iced water to drink, the shock can kill them. We are giving Nico (skunk) & Charlie (dog) ice-cubes of frozen yoghurt & they both love them lol!

Hugs xx

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