26 March 2021

Winter Wonderland

Its time for another Christmas challenge over at 'My Time To Craft Christmas' where for the next fortnight our theme is.....

WINTER WONDERLAND

make a winter scene

I decided to use a stamp set I brought off someone on eBay as a preloved set. Such a cute set!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Fezziwigs Festive Frolics- favourite stamps (love anything cute)

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'Frosty Littles Stamps' by Hello Bluebird
Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black
Versafine Clair Pigment Ink by Tsukineko in pink
Left snowman- cold grey II & light ultramarine
Hat- cobalt turquoise & cobalt green
Nose- orange glaze
Scarf- middle cadmium red & deep red
Birdie- burnt umber & deep red
Right snowman- cold grey II & light ultramarine
Nose- orange glaze
Hat- middle cadmium red & deep red
Bread bag- cobalt turquoise & cobalt green
Birdie- brown ochre & deep red
Mountains- dark phthalo green & light phthalo green
Snowflakes & background- paradise

Papers & Embellishments
'white' colouring card by Ryman's
'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas
'red' card from the A4 stack by Lime Trees Crafts
'blue' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'snowflakes' from the Die Cutting Essential Issue 45
'cross stitched nesting arches' by Uniquely Creative
'Christmas wishes' sentiment by Sweet Dixie Dies
'ice ice baby' stencil by Clearly Besotted

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made. I will be back on the 1st April until then stay safe xx



Coffee Time!

 Over at 'Cardz 4 Galz' a new challenge is starting today. Our theme for the next fortnight is.....

TEA/COFFEE

I was lucky enough to be given this image in a monthly progressive challenge over at Stampers Delight (on their Facebook page) & I thought it was just perfect for this challenge!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Paperminutes- eating/drinking

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'Better With Coffee' by Stampers Delight
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir
Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink
Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in red
Skin- fair skin blend
Eyes- alpine green blend
Hair- antique pink blend
Top- bright pink blend
Trousers- vintage blue blend
Shoes- muted brown blend
Cup- aqua blue blend & muted brown blend
Ground- ice grey shades & ice grey blend
Coffee beans- vintage photo
Lid & wrap distressed using old paper
Wrap stamped using rain forest
Coffee bean surround distressed using rain forest

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

Tools & Glues
'coffee cup & stencil' from the Simply Cards & Papercraft Issue 177
coffee cup stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine
'7" x 5" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'tea or coffee' creations the DT have come up with!
I will be back tomorrow, so until then stay safe xx





20 March 2021

Toucan

Exciting day today, Katie & Harvey are moving out! I thought I'd pop on & post my card whilst they are off picking up the keys to their new home!
So excited for them, but also so sad.....gonna miss my little man xx
 
Its nearly the end of the month, which only means....I'm here to share my latest 'Sheepski' Facebook challenge creation with you.
I just knew I had to colour this image as soon as Andrea showed us. It was a must!!
The theme is ATG as always with the optional twist of use an embellishment!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Colour Crazy- ATG coloured

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'Tropical' by Sheepski
Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black
Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink
Leaves & vine- deep cobalt green, permanent green & leaf green
Branch- walnut brown & brown ochre
Flower- magenta, middle purple pink, light cadmium red & dark chrome yellow
Toucan
Feathers- black & paynes grey
Beak- madder- pale geranium lake, light cadmium red, dark cadmium orange, dark chrome yellow, dark cadmium yellow & cadmium yellow
Around eye- scarlet red & dark cadmium orange
Eye- middle phthalo blue
Feet- burnt umber, bluish turquoise & cold grey III
Sky- paradise

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

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
'forest green' Nuvo embellishment Mousse by Tonic
'leaf-able' stencil by Heffy Doodle
'6" white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I really do appreciate you taking the time to stop by!
I will be back on the 25th until then stay safe xx






19 March 2021

Stencil It!

 Good morning fellow crafters I hope you are all good & staying safe! 
I'm not going to be around much this weekend as.......Katie & Harvey are moving out!!!!! So sad, I'm going to miss them both so much, but I feel privileged to have seen our little man grow in the last 9 months & thankfully they aren't going to far!
I would like to ask, if any of you would like to send her a 'New Home' card. She hasn't go many friends as she lost them when she split up with Harvey's dad!
If you would like to, please email me on
shell-swinscoe@virginmedia.com
or message me on Facebook my name on there is
Shell 'Shearer' Swinscoe
& I will send you our address
Thank you so much xx

Its time for me to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' creation with you, the theme for the next fortnight is......

STENCIL IT!

so yeah, use a stencil somewhere on your make.

I decided to use a stencil I've had for an absolute age, but never used & you know what? I love it & will be using it more lol!!


I love the sentiment being cut out of the background & then layered up...one of the reasons I love my Scan n Cut!!


Challenges I Would like To Enter
Moving Along With The Times- spring is coming
Watercooler- feminine
Try It On Tuesday- use a stencil or two
Daisy Chain- flowers

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'adorable anemone' by Sheena Douglas
Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black
Versafine Clair Pigment Ink by Tsukineko in pink
Leaves (long) chromium green opaque, earth green yellowish & may green
Leaves (other) deep cobalt green, hookers green, light green.
Flowers- dark indigo, indanthrene blue, delft blue, blue violet & violet
Background- paradise & fantasia

Papers & Embellishments
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'white' card by Lynda Chapman
'purple' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Scan n Cut
'antique oakland' font
'arabesque #2' by Craftwork Cards
image stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine
'6" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fabulous 'stencil' creations the DT have made!
I will be back tomorrow maybees, until then take care xx




15 March 2021

Clovers 4 You!

 Its time for a new challenge over at 'Creatalicious' where this month we want to see  creations that are either for 

ST PATRICKS DAY

or 

USE GREEN

I have used a great image from our sponsor this month, which is 'Colour of Love'



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
The Card Concept- luck of the Irish
Paper Fun Day- ATG/twist green

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Rory's Lucky Clover' by Colour of Love
Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black
Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink
Skin- cinnamon, medium flesh & light flesh, 
Hair- dark sepia, cold grey V & cold grey IV
Eyes- helio blue reddish & light phthalo blue
Hat- chromium green opaque, earth green yellowish, earth green, helio blue reddish, cobalt blue greenish, & scarlet red
Dungarees- helio blue reddish, cobalt blue greenish, chromium green opaque, earth green yellowish & scarlet red
Shirt & shoes- chromium green opaque & earth green yellowish 
Gloves-olive green yellowish
Clovers- permanent green & grass green
Fence- burnt umber & raw umber
Rocks- dark sepia & cold grey IV
Grass- juniper green
Water- light cobalt turquoise

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Travel Light' by We R Memory Keepers
'white' colouring card by Lynda Chapman
'navy' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts
'green' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Scan n Cut 
'clover' SVG freebie
Clover colour distressed using 'rain forest'
'Hi' stamp & die set from the Hello Everyone set by Heffy Doodles
Stamped using 'Fantasia'
'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 19th, so until then stay safe xx



So Chic!

I'm here today to share my second make for 'Incy Wincy' with you. We are sponsored by 'The Paper Shelter' this time. So make sure you pop over & see what fabulous prize you could win!
Our themes for the next fortnight are....

STEAMPUNK
or
VINTAGE

 



Challenges I Would like To Enter
Crafty Calendar- feminine
Just Us Girls- embossing folder
C.R.A.F.T.- feminine
The Paper Shelter- use a digi

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'So Chic!' by The Paper Shelter
Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black
Versafine Clair Pigment Ink by Tsukineko in pink
Skin- cinnamon, medium flesh & light flesh
Hair- black, warm grey VI & warm grey IV
Eyes- middle phthalo blue
Ribbon & dress- indanthrene blue, blue violet, mauve & manganese violet
Feathers- cobalt turquoise, middle phthalo blue & light yellow ochre
Hat- helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise & middle phthalo blue
Necklace- light yellow ochre & indanthrene blue
Swag- prussian blue, cobalt turquoise, cobalt green, middle phthalo blue & light yellow ochre
Rosettes- mauve, manganese violet, light yellow ochre & prussian blue
Dog- dark sepia, bistre, brown ochre, medium flesh & light flesh
Eye glass- light yellow ochre
Hat- warm grey VI & dark sepia 
Band- indanthrene blue, mauve & manganese violet
Bow- prussian blue, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

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

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Sizzix Bigshot
'that all occasion' embossing folder by Apple Blossom
'Paris sign #1' by Cheery Lynn Designs
sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine
'6" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made! I will be back later today, until then stay safe xx



12 March 2021

Woodland Animals

Its time for a new challenge to start over at 'My Time To Craft Christmas' where for the next fortnight our theme is......

DIE CUTS ONLY

I decided to use a set I got a while ago, on the front of a magazine
I thought I would make the animals look a bit different using WOW powders


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Craft Rocket- use dies
KraftY Chicks- Christmas

 Colouring Mediums
Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko
Sky & sentiment- paradise

Papers & Embellishments
'white' 300gsm card by Pink Frog

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue 
Sizzix Bigshot
'woodland friends' from a Die Cutting Essentials magazine
'banner' by Joy Crafts 6002/0386
'clear hologram sparkle' embossing glitter by WOW!
My stash- sentiment stamp
 '5" square white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today I will be back on the 19th, so until the stay safe xx


11 March 2021

Under My Umbrella

 'Cardz 4 Galz' have a new challenge is starting today & the new theme for the next fortnight is....

SPRING RAIN

so umbrellas, wellies etc


I decided to use one of my super cute Clearly Besotted sets!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Ellibelle's Corner- Spring colours
Inspiration Station- photo inspiration (clouds & flying away)

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'Under My Umbrella' by Clearly Besotted
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir
 Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink
Bear- muted brown blend
Brolly- orange blend, citrus blend & light yellow blend
Cloud- ice grey blend
Umbrella's- summertime & cheerful
Sky- paradise

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

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
'cloudy skies' stencil by Heffy Doodle
'got you covered' stencil by Clearly Besotted
all images stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento
sentiment stamped using paradise
'5" white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creations the C4G DT have created.
I will be back tomorrow, so until then stay safe xx



9 March 2021

Fairy Tale

 I'm here to day to share my latest 'Get Creative' DT creation with you. We are sponsored by 'Polkadoodles' this month, so make sure you pop over here & see what you could win!
I was lucky enough to get an image to play with, which I used with one of my favourite Polkadoodle images!
Our theme this month is 

ATG

(with the added option of)

ST PATRICKS DAY



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
AAA Birthday- patterned papers


Dream Valley- pretty in pastels

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'Winnie Fairy Tale Little Friends' by Polkadoodles
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in green
Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black
Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink
Skin- fair skin blend
Hair- bistre & brown ochre
Bow- helio blue reddish & cobalt blue greenish
Dress- helio blue reddish, cobalt blue greenish, deep scarlet red & phthalo blue
Shoes- helio blue reddish & cobalt blue greenish
Birdie- helio turquoise & cobalt green
Butterfly- middle purple pink & light purple pink
Grass- permanent green & leaf green
Leaves- chrome oxide green fiery & permanent green
Flower centres- orange glaze & dark cadmium yellow
Petals- light chrome yellow
Sky- warm breeze

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'French Summertime' by DecoTime
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'blue' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts
'4mm white pearl'

Tools & glues
'Collall' al purpose glue
Diamond Press by Crafters Companion
'fairytale' die cut from the 'fantasy' mini collection by Cut & make
'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous creations the DT have made this month!!
I will be back on the 11th so until then stay safe xx



7 March 2021

To Infinity & Beyond!!

Its time for a new challenge theme over at 'Angie's Digital Stamps' For the next month our theme is....
 
ATG

with the optional twist of

USE GREEN

I decided to make a card for Nige's friends lad. Who is doing really well with his home schooling. He's getting rewards from his teachers, so I thought a little encouragement goes a long way, as he's only 5 & is missing it so much!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Pearly Sparkles- use a digi

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'Rocket' by Angie's Digital Stamps
Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black
Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink
Rocket- coral shades- ice blue blend, citrus blend & blue turquoise shades
Moon- fallen leaves & cheerful
Sky- cheerful, fantasia & warm breeze

Papers & Embellishments
'white' colouring card by Rymans
'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas
'kraft' card from the 12 x 12 kraft stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
'Collall 3D' glue with tools
Sizzix Bigshot
'distress spatter' embossing folder by Sheena Douglas
'circle' die cut by X-cut 503416
'star hears & sentiment from the 'to the moon & back' stamp set by Clearly Besotted
Stars done using white Uniball pen

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous makes the DT have made using 'green' or not using green lol!!
I will be back on the 11th so until then stay safe xx




5 March 2021

Feminine!

This is my third post for today, please scroll down to see my other creations xx

 I'm here today to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' creation with you. For the next fortnight our theme is.....

MAKE IT FEMININE

as its Mothers Day here soon in the UK I thought it would be the perfect time to make a feminine creation!




Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Simon Says Stamp- beautiful blossoms
Try It On Tuesdays- say it with flowers

Images & Colouring Mediums
Images- 'twining clematis' by Heartfelt Creations
Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
Flowers- seedless preserve, dusty concord, fossilized amber & squeezed lemonade
Leaves & stems- twisted citron & mowed lawn
Surround & words- dusty concord

Papers & Embellishments
'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion
'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas (sentiment)

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
Scan n Cut
'mountains of Christmas' font
'DL white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 7th so until then stay safe xx