29 November 2019

Christmas Scene

Its time for me to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' creation with you. Where this fortnight we have a great theme for you......

CHRISTMAS SCENE

I decided to use one of my 'Stampin' Up' sets for this & I just love the finished result!



Challenges I Would Like To enter
Animal Friends- reindeer
Daisy Chain- Christmas
Fabrika Fantasy- wintertime

Images & Colouring Mediums 
Images - 'Snow Front' by Stampin' Up
Snow & surround- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'blue' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'circle' die cut by X-Cut (negative used for area)
'A5 curved border' die cut by Spellbinder (used for hills) 
Images stamped using 'vintage sepia' & 'onyx black' ink by Versafine
Sentiment from my stash

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the DT's fabulous 'Christmas Scene' creations. I will be back tomorrow with my next make, until then take care xx



22 November 2019

Garden Party!

Its time for me to share my monthly 'Sheepski' make with you & boy did I love making this card!
Anyone who knows me, knows I love a gonk & these gonks are just fabulous!!




I decided to print the image out three times & give them a bit of depth....what do you think?


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Garden Party' by Sheepski
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black
Nuvo markers by Tonic in brown
Noses, hands & mouth- fair skin blend
Under all hats- brown grey shades
Shoes- ice grey shades
Back left Gonk 
Hat- black cherry, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon
Beard- ice grey shades
Back right Gonk
Hat- true blue shades
Beard- ice grey blend
Middle left Gonk
Hat- pink violet blend
Beard- ice grey blend
Middle right Gonk
Hat- blue turquoise shades
Beard- brown grey blend
Front left Gonk
Hat- coral shades
Beard- ice grey blend & ice grey shades
Tongue- pink lady & delicate rose
Front right Gonk
Hat- antique pink blend
Beard- brown grey blend & brown grey shades

Papers & Embellishments
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'green' card form the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
DP- 'Snowflakes' 8" square stack by Phill Martin
My stash- sentiment

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
'Collall 3D' glue with tools
Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine


Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fab DT makes here. I will be back soon, until then take care xx


17 November 2019

Dudley Donkey

Its time for me to share my latest My Time To Craft make with you. For the next fortnight we have a fabulous theme for you, which is.....

CHRISTMAS ANIMALS

I got this set of stamps by Hobby Arts LTD from my crafty retreat, its was one of those sets I just had to have lol!!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Holly & Ivy- ATG Christmas
Unicorn Challenge- Christmas/winter


Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Dudley Does Christmas' by Hobby Arts LTD
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black
Nuvo Markers by Tonic in brown
Dudley- ice grey blend, brown grey blend & brown grey shades
Hat- black cherry, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon
Scarf- dark red shades & blue turquoise blend
Present- blue turquoise shades
Ribbon- dark red shades
Robin- muted brown blend, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon
Gift- blue turquoise shades
Holly- alpine green blend
Berries- strawberry jam & fresh watermelon
Ground- brown grey shades

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Snowflakes' 8" square stack by Phill Martin
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'burgundy' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
Ribbon from Dovecraft
Glittery felt from Hobbycraft

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'poinsettia' die cut by Marianne D
My stash- sentiment

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fabulous 'Christmas animal' creations the DT have made. I will be back on the 20th, until then take care xx





15 November 2019

Geometric Fox

This set of stamps & embossing folder were calling for me to use them as soon as they fell threw my door! I just love them!

This creation is my DT make for 'Creations In Pink' where as always we are an anything goes challenge, as long as you use over 60% pink.



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Craft Rocket- birthday
Seize The Birthday- birthday
Papercraft- birthday
Show Us Your Pussycats- ATG with a kitty

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Geometric Fox & Sentiment' from issue 181 of Papercraft Essentials 
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink
Fox- pale pink shades & pale pink blend
Card surround- spun sugar

Papers & Embellishments
'white'  colouring card by Rymans
'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas
'pink' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania
'autumn red' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic
'pale periwinkle' Nuvo jewel drops by Tonic
'silver crystals' Nuvo glitter drops by Tonic
'fiery volcano' Nuvo stone drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
'Collall 3D' glue with tools
Sizzix Bigshot
'3D hexagon' embossing folder from issue 181 of Papercraft Essentials by Practical Publishing
'stitched strips of ease' die cuts by Heffy Doodles
Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento
Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine
'A6 white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow, until then take care xx

11 November 2019

A Day That Sparkles!

Today I'm here to share my latest creation for 'Not Just Cards' we are an ATG challenge blog, but we like to see your creations that aren't cards!!

I decided to make a tag, one of my crafty friends birthday is around the corner so I thought I'd make her a tag & card to match. I haven't made he card yet, but I will post it when I do!
This set of stamps is another crafty retreat buy, so cute!!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafty Calendar- cute & girlie
Just Us Girls- anything but a card

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image & sentiment- 'Unicorns' by C.C.Designs
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink 
Unicorn- aqua blue blend & pale pink blend
Eyes- true blue blend
Mane, tail & hooves- dusty purple blend
Horn- pink violet blend & blue turquoise shades
Bow- pink violet blend
Ground- ice grey blend

Papers & Embellishments
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'turquoise' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts
Ribbon- Dovecraft
'violet galaxy' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic
'autumn red' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic
'wedgewood blue' Nuvo Crystal Drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'tickets' die cuts by X-Cut 657569
Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento
Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' in by Versafine

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 15th, until then take care xx
All stash with a link, is available from Crafty Purple Frog!


6 November 2019

The Greeting Farm

 I'm here to share this months DT creation for A Place To Start, I made this little cutie while I was away. Only the second time I had coloured with my Tri-Blends!!

So the theme for this months challenge is 

COFFEE COLOURS

you will find an image of the colours at the end of my post or here.



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Try It On Tuesday- autumn colours
Country View- hand stamped

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- mini-remix set 'Brewtiful' by The Greeting Farm
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in red
Tree trunk- tan shades
Sentiment edges- tan shades
Back grass & shadows- light green blend
Clouds- salty ocean
Girl
Skin- fair skin blend
Hair- gold brown blend
Hat- tan shades & dark red shades
Shirt- tan blend
Shorts- muted brown blend
Boots- tan shades
Coffee cup- coral blend & muted brown shades
Boy
Skin- fair skin blend
Hair- tan blend
Jumper- tan shades
Trousers- tan blend
Shoes- muted brown blend

Papers & Embellishments
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas
'brown & green' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'grassy lass' border die by Heffy Doodles
'forest builder' die cut set by Heffy Doodles
'cloudy skies' stencil by Heffy Doodles
Images stamped using 'tuxedo black' Memento ink
Sentiment stamped using 'vintage sepia' Versafine ink
'5" square white card blank' 


Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 11th with my latest creation to share
Until the take care xx



3 November 2019

Winter Robin

Its time for a new challenge over at 'Winter Wonderland' where this month we are sponsored by the fabulous 'Sheepski' make sure you pop over here & check out what fabulous prize you could win.

So, for the next month our theme is.....

HOLLY &/OR IVY

whether its on your image, papers or a die cut, add some to you creation & your in with a chance!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG
Creative Sketchy Girls- Christmas
Pearly Sparkles- Christmas
Jingles Belles- Christmas critters

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Winter Robin' by Sheepski
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black
Nuvo Markers by Tonic in brown
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink
Robin- black cherry, strawberry jam, fresh watermelon, gold brown blend, tan shades & ice grey shades
Branch- red brown blend
Leaves- alpine green blend
Berries- black cherry & strawberry jam
Snow- aqua blue blend (light) & blender
Sky- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Festive Fauna' by Papermania
'winter sky' card from the A 4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'square' die cuts used to make frame from Presscut
'Happy, Happy, Happy Add-On' sentiment stamps by Lawn Fawn
Sentiment stamped using 'vintage sepia' by Versafine ink
'6" white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fabulous DT creations here.
I will be back tomorrow, so until then take care xx



1 November 2019

Dino-mite!

Well, I'm back from my retreat, had an absolutely amazing time as always. Spent a fortune as always, can't wait to share with you some of my retreat makes & goodies. One thing that I did buy & fell in love with straight away was the Spectrum Noir Tri-Blends....WOW!!! they are just AMAZING....I usually spend most of my week water colouring, but this time I didn't even think about it...oh & my new Nuvo markers by Tonic are just fabulous as well!! So yeah I brought 2 sets of new markers oops!! lol!!  

I'm here to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' creation with you. For the next fortnight we want to see your.....

NO SQUARE OR RECTANGLE CARDS ALLOWED

I decided to make a hexagon card base & play with some of my Heffy Doodle stamps. You will be seeing a lot of these as I brought about 12 different stamp sets lol!!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'Dino Time & Dinky Dino's' by Heffy Doodle
Sentiment- 'Dinky Dino's' by Heffy Doodle
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in red
Pterodactyl- citrus green blend
Momma Dino- blue turquoise blend & coral blend
Baby Dino- pale pink blend & blue turquoise blend
Clouds- mermaid lagoon & salty ocean 
Grass & tree- lucky clover, mowed lawn & twisted citron
Tree trunk- gathered twigs

Papers & Embellishments
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'black' card from the A4 sack by Lime Tree Crafts
My stash- white textured card
'blue lagoon' Nuvo glitter drops by Tonic
'fiery volcano' Nuvo stone drops by Tonic
'violet galaxy' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic
'wedgewood blue' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic
'autumn red' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic
'ebony black' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'grassy lass' border die by Heffy Doodle
'forest builder' die cut set by Heffy Doodle
'cloudy skies' stencil by Heffy Doodle
'hexagon' die cut by X-Cut 812923
Dino's stamped using 'tuxedo black' memento ink
Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine ink

Thank you for stopping by today, please call back again later as I have another make to share with you, until then take care xx