Swinging Sweeney!

Good morning fellow crafters, I hope you are all ok. This warm weather is doing wonders for my bones, I am trying to pop out at least every other day for a walk to stretch the old bones! It seems to be working as I'm sleeping better, not waking up in pain so much, so all is good at the Camels Hump at the moment!!

I'm here today to share with you my latest creation with you for Digital Delights DT. Were as always the theme is....

ANYTHING GOES

Make sure you pop over & check out what the DT have created!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

ABC Challenge- H is for heavy

Crafting Musketeers- summer

Sparkles Monthly- animals

Stempelgarten- animals

Make My Monday- in the garden

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Swinging Sweeney' by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Derwent Coloursoft words in brown

Sweeney- pale blossom, blush pink, warm grey 4, black & steel grey

Hat- firebrick, deep red, dark brown, reef blue & indigo

Grass- mid green & light green

Swing- nutmeg, brown, raw sienna, pimento, pine & black

Papers & Embellishments

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

'Hello Sunshine' sentiment from the 'Spring' set by Digital Delights

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'grass' Extended cuts by Ellison

'flying birds' die cuts by Memory Box 98655 from Natalie & Amy's

'rolling landscape' die cut by Die'sire from the Classiques Collection

'Spring border' die cut by Tattered Lace

'clouds' Embossalicious embossing folder by Die'sire

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

Thank you for stopping by today. I really had fun making this card, so why not have fun & make a card to join in with us!!!

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Wryn!

I just love Tiddly Inks images & when I saw this very cute image was a freebie over on their Facebook page I just had to snag it & have a play!

I also thought the image was perfect to use for this fortnights My Time To Craft challenge, where the theme is...

PAPER PIECING!

One of my favourite things to do, but I always seem to forget about it! Loved making this card, my Mom had an operation on her thumb to remove part of the bone, so I thought this card would be perfect for her.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Tiddly Inks- let your Tiddly flow

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards- Just us girls

City Crafter- pretty pink & pastels

Lets Craft & Create- pretty in pink

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Thank You Beary Much, Wryn' By Tiddly Inks

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Derwent Coloursoft Pencils words in brown

Skin- blush, ginger & blush pink

Hair- dove grey, steel grey & cranberry

Dress- light fawn, pale brown & light sand

Shoes- light fawn, ochre, pale brown & light sand

Bears- pale blossom & dove grey

Chair feet- tan & brown

Ground- ice grey 1 & 2

Paper & Embellishments

DP- 'Vintage Colours Romance' by Crafty Sensations

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

'get well beary soon' from the 'Feel Better' sentiment set by Digital Delights

My stash- blue ribbon & wooden bear button

Tools & Glues

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

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please stop by & say hi to the design team & check out what they have made to help inspire you...

Hugs xx

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Crafty LiLi

It's time for a new release over at Inky Impressions & they are all so sweet, I just love them. Please pop over here & check them all out & especially what the fab Inkettes have made with them...

I was lucky enough to get the super cute, Scrapbooking LiLi to play with, I hope you like what I have done with her....

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Ribbons- ribbon

The Crafty Addicts- ATG with sentiment

Passion For Promarkers- stripes

Creative Craft Cottage- three of a kind (card candi)

Oddball Art- girl

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Crafty LiLi' by Inky Impressions

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in words

Spectrum Noir Pencils in numbers

Skin- blush, 86 & 08

Eyes- azure

Lips- blush & 33

Hair- umber, warm grey 5 & 3, 120 & 119

Hairband- lipstick red & 33

Jumper & tights- 120 & 33

Dress- april showers, 114 & 113

Shoes- april showers, 114, 113 & sunflower

Paper- 112, peony & 105

Scissors- warm grey 2

Ground- tan & champagne

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Curiosity Corner' by Dovecraft

'grey' card is from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'Dotty Ritz' card candi

My stash- grey ribbon & pearl heart ribbon slider 

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'with love' mini sentiment die cut by Tattered Lace

'rectangles #3' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD048

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

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget to pop over & see what the Inkettes have created using our fabulous new release images!

Hugs xx

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Pegasus!

I am soooooo excited to share with you some super, fabulously, exciting news (well for me anyhoos lol) I was lucky enough to be asked to join the wonderful 'Dream Team' over at

 Inspiration Destination. I am so happy to be joining this fab DT thank you so much Ema for having me xx

We have challenges every week starting on a Wednesday & guess what? Yeah they are always...

ANYTHING GOES!!

How cool is that & they also have some totally awesome prizes up for grabs. So make sure you pop over & check out what fab creations the 'Dream Team' have made this week & also check out this weeks prizes.....don't forget you have to be in it to win it!!!!

As soon as I saw this image, I know exactly what I wanted to do & I love how it looks...

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

City Crafter- pretty pinks & pastels

Crafty Sentiments- something with wings

Ooh La La- mythical

Where The Heart Is- one layer

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Flying Pegasus' by Fabrika Fantasy

Derwent Coloursoft Pencils

Pegasus- indigo, ultramarine, blue, scarlet & blush pink

Panpastels- diarylide yellow, ultramarine blue, permanent red, violet, magenta & magenta shade

Papers & Embellishments

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

'dream & believe' from the sentiment tag set #24 by Lily of the Valley

My stash- pink enamel dot

Tools & Glues

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

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

This week we are sponsored by 'Fabrika Fantasy' & 'Morgan's Artworld'

Thank you for stopping by today. As you can tell from my post I am super excited, so make sure you pop over & check out what goes on weekly at Inspiration Destination!

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Christmas Joy!

It's time for the start of a new challenge over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday. Make sure you pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made. Don't forget you can find the sketch either here...or at the end of my post! 

As always, the sketch is a must & the theme is optional. This fortnights theme is...

PARTY!

don't forget its optional & the sketch is a must!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Artistic Inspirations- die cuts

Critters & Creatures- ATG with a critter

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG as long as Christmas

Sparkles Monthly- animal magic

Sparkles Christmas- Christmas cuties

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Christmas Joy' by Penny Black

Tim Holtz distress inks

Mouse- antique linen, tea dye & vintage photo

Hat- festive berries & tumbled glass

Presents- festive berries, tumbled glass, mowed lawn & squeezed lemonade

Ground- mowed lawn

Papers & Embellishments

'red & white' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

My stash- red ribbon & sentiment

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'Swiss Dots' embossing folder by Provocraft

'Circle' die cuts by X-cut 503416

'Circle' de cuts from the Doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020

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

This fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget you have two weeks to enter our challenge using the above sketch, the theme is optional.

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D is for Speckles the Dog!!

It's time for a new release over at Digital Delights. This month & next month we are going to be sharing the Digital Delights Alphabet with you

I was lucky enough to get Speckles the Dog to play with....I just love this dog!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting For All Seasons- add some embossing

Fab & Funky- for a child

 Sisterhood of Crafters- no designer papers

Critters & Creatures- ATG

Simon Says Stamp- embossing

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'D- Speckles the Dog' by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Derwent Coloursoft words in brown

Speckles- sandstone, brown, pale brown, dove grey, muted pink, fresh bloom & blush pink

Collar- poppy, dark brown, deep red, gold, pimento & orange

D- surf blue, indigo & sea green

Tim Holtz distress inks

Embossing colour distressed using 'vintage photo'

Papers & Embellishments

'blue' card is from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by papermania

My stash- silver brad, top dog food bowl charm & red ribbon

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'bones & paws' embossing folder by Crafts Too

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

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous 'alphabet' creations the DT have made using the new release.

hugs xx

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Winnie The Pooh & Piglet Too!

Oh my glob I did a very happy dance when I saw that Disney were releasing Pooh Bear stamps...squeal!!! He is by far my favourite ever Disney character & the girls grew up with me reading all about the hundred acre wood. So when I saw these fabulous stamps I just had to have them!!!

I have used my new stamps to make my DT creation for My Time To Craft. Where for the next fortnight we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow. (you can find it either here or at the end of my post)

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Simply Papercraft- ATG

Fab & Funky- 3 or more layers

Word Art Wednesday- family friendly ATG

Digi Choosday- kraft/die cut

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Pooh & Piglet' by Disney

Derwent Coloursoft Pencils

Pooh- dark brown, orange, pale orange & lemon yellow

Jumper- bright purple, cranberry & rose

Piglet- scarlet, blood orange, bright pink & blush pink

Clothes- deep red, rose & blush pink

Ground- indigo

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics True Blue' by Dovecraft

'Neenah Desert Storm' kraft card by Crafters Companion

'red, pink, green & white' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

My stash- turquoise dew drop

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'leaves' Fabulous Phlox die cut by Memory Box 98511

'flowers' from the Pretty Petals Floral Delight set by Sara Davies

'banner' die cut by Joy Crafts 6002/0386

'with love' mini text die cut by Tattered Lace

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

This fortnights sketch

I hope you like my 'Pooh Bear' creation as much as I do

Don't forget to pop over to the MTTC challenge blog & check out what fab creation the DT have made using our sketch!

Hugs xx

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Hello Flower!

It's time for this months challenge to start over at Inky Impressions. Don't forget on the 20th of every month we share or new release creations with you, so make sure you pop on over & check them out!!

This months theme is.....

DIE CUTS & FLOWERS

you don't have to use an Inky image, but if you do you get entered into the draw for the prize twice & you could also receive our Inky Favourite badge for your blog!!!

This month I decided to use one of last months new release images, I just love her!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Inspiration Destination- ATG

Creative Card Crew- ATG

Sweet Stamps- ATG

Tuesday Throwdown- welcome Spring

Card In Envy- girls

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Lili Messenger Birdie' by Inky Impressions

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Derwent Coloursoft words in brown

Skin- blush, ginger & blush pink

Eyes- frosted jade

Hair- primrose, ochre & light sand

Earrings & nails- peony

Hairband- peony, blackberry, grey lavender, oasis & sea green

Jumper- oasis, sea green, sunflower, bright orange & dove grey

Skirt- oasis, sea green & frosted jade

Shoes- oasis & sea green

Birdie- frozen lake, blackberry, canary & orange

Envelope- white grey & wild cranberry

Papers & Embellishments

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

My stash- white card, 4mm purple pearls & 4mm pink pearls

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'grass' extended cuts by Ellison

'Hello Flower' die cut Sizzix Thinlits 660805

'flower stem' from the Blooming Violet die cut set by Memory Box 98504

'Delicate Blossoms' die cut flowers by Sweet Dixie dies SDD102

'clouds' Embossalicious embossing folder by Die'sire

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

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous creations the Inkettes have made to help inspire you!

Hugs xx

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Mom & Me!

It's time for a new challenge over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday. For the next fortnight we have a fabulous sketch for you. You can find it here or at the end of my post. Don't forget there is an optional theme for you to follow, which is.....

MOM & ME!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Eureka Stamps- feminine/mothers day

The Paper Girls- all about the ladies

Dragonfly Journeys- Mamma Mia

Penny Black & More- ATG

Robyn's Fetish- Mothers Day

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Mother & Child' by Whiff of Joy

Derwent Studio Pencils

Mom

Skin- pale vermillion & venetian red

Hair- burnt umber, copper, burnt yellow & ochre

Dress- delft blue, spectrum blue, cobalt blue, deep cadmium & chinese white

Leggings- delft blue, ultramarine & chinese white

Shoes- crimson lake & rose madder lake

Child

Skin- pale vermillion & venetian red

Hat- dark violet, imperial purple & red violet lake

Dress- spectrum orange, middle chrome, zinc yellow & chinese white

Leggings- spectrum orange & chinese white

Shoes- imperial purple, dark velvet & light velvet

Ground- bottle green, mineral green, cedar green & grass green

Stars- spectrum orange, middle chrome & zinc yellow

Tim Holtz distress ink

Sentiment colour distressed using 'antique linen'

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Pastel Craft Collection' by Papermania

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

'Mom & Me' sentiment computer generated

My stash- ribbon & kraft card

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'Scalloped Heart' die cut by X-cut 503013

'Scalloped Circle' die cut by X-cut 503408

'Circle' die cut by X-cut 503416

Hearts are the waste from the 'Mini Heart Tree' by Tattered Lace

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

This fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, fingers crossed I will be around to comment on your creations real soon. Having a bad M.E crash at the moment, so I will be around I promise xx

Hugs xx

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