Let It Snow

 Its nearly the end of August...madness!! Anyhoos less of the worrying about where times going & more of this.....

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

EMBOSSING

WET OR DRY

so embossing folder or powders & your good to enter, as long as its a Christmas/winter make!

I decided to use both forms of embossing in my make. I just love the stamps from 'Sweet November' I think they are slowly becoming my favourites!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cute Card Thursday- ATG

Addicted to Stamps & More!- Christmas

Holly & Ivy- ATG Christmas

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Snowdin' by Sweet November Stamps

Everblend Markers by Arteza in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in red

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Snowdin

Body- light ultramarine & sky blue

Hat- GG02 gray green 2, black, R56 muted rose pink & light red violet

Waistcoat- R56 muted rose pink & light red violet

Nose- YR04 cheddar orange & dark cadmium orange

Deer

Eye- B29 pastel blue & ultramarine

Fur- YR19 cream pearl, brown ochre, BR47 pastel orange, walnut brown & burnt sienna

Spots- white uniball pen

Snow- chipped sapphire & salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'kraft' card by Crafters Companion

'purple' card form the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'It's Snowing' embossing folder by Leonie Pujol

'Let It Snow' sentiment die by Creative Dies

'Wow!' opaque bright white super fine embossing powder

'stitched hillside' dies by Lawn Fawn

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I really do appreciate you taking the time to visit me.

I will be back on the 1st September. Until then stay safe xx

Happy Birthday Sausage!

 I'm here today to share my latest 'Cardz 4 Galz' DT creation with you. For the next fortnight our theme will be....

NATIONAL DOGS DAY

SO 

CUTE DOGS!

I decided to use a Woodware stamp I have had for ages & I'm not sure I have ever inked it up!!!Oops!!

The Sausage dog originally had a bowler hat on, so I chopped that off & gave her a bow instead lol x

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images & sentiment- 'Sausage Dog' by Woodware

Everblend Markers by Arteza in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Distress Oxide Inks by Tim Holtz in red

Dog- BR34 light clay brown & walnut brown

Jumper- R12 tomato red, dark sepia, indian red, B14 sapphire blue, dark indigo, helioblue reddish, G34 evergreen, black, deep cobalt green, cold grey VI & warm grey V

Grass- twisted citron & mowed lawn

Clouds- salty ocean & spun sugar

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Pink Frog

'black' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash- 3mm white AB gems

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'grassy lass' die cut Heffy Doodle (used cut as a stencil) 

'cloudy' skies' stencil by Heffy Doodle

'tiny bow' die cut by Memory Box

all stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'dog' creations the DT have made.

I will be back tomorrow, until then take care xx

Puffins

 Good morning, I'm here today to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' DT creation with you. 

For the next fortnight our theme is.....

MERMAIDS

I decided to use a super cute one with puffins. Hope you like her xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Gals Corner- summer fun

Little Red Wagon- animal antics

Paper Funday- cute critters

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Melody Shoresong with Windy & Cliff' by Sweet November Stamps

Images- 'Mermaid Rock' by Sweet November Stamps

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Everblend Markers by Arteza in green

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in red

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Rocks- 495 soft taupe, black, dark sepia, chrome oxide green & olive green yellowish

Melody

Skin- blush- cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- PB16 sweet pea purple, black, dark indigo & blue violet

Eyes- leaf green

Tail- BG57 winter green, prussian blue, bluish turquoise, helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Puffins

Beaks- YR04 cheddar orange, dark cadmium orange & Y36 citrine yellow

Feet- YR04 cheddar orange & dark cadmium orange

Feathers- CG06 cold grey 6, cold grey IV & cold grey III

Sea- B25 butterfly blue, B17 baby blue & B29 pastel blue

Sky- B17 baby blue

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black ' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'stitched squares' by M&C Boutique

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous 'mermaid' creations the DT have made. I will be back on the 26th, until then stay safe xx

Make A Wish

This is my first post today, I will be back later with another DT creation.

For now tho, I'm here to share my latest 'Sheepski' DT creation with you. For the next month our theme will be...

FREE 4 ALL

so really you have no excuse, all you have to do is join our Facebook group 'Sheepski Designs' & use one of Andrea's fabulous images, (links on Facebook) & your good to go!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creative Knockouts- birthday wishes

Simon Says Stamp- add a sentiment

Crafters Cafe- fantasy

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Conversation' by Sheepski

Everblend Markers by Arteza in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in red

Girl

Skin- blush, pompeian red & medium flesh

Hair- R43 fig red & black

Dress- YG17 grape green, hookers green & permanent green olive

Wings- middle purple pink & light magenta

Moon- linen, nougat, raw umber & light yellow ochre

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

silver paint

'speckling brush' by Frisk

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'make a wish' die cut from the 'fantasy die' mini collection by Cut & Make

'6" square white card blank'

Thankyou for stopping by today, please make sure you join our Facebook group!

I will be back later, until then take care xx

Get Your Fat Pants Ready!!

Good morning fellow crafters, I have a real funny make for you today! Well it makes me smile every time I look at it!! 

Its my latest DT creation for 'Incy Wincy' where for the next 14 days our themes are

CARD FOLDS

OR
ANIMALS

We are sponsored by the fabulous Beccy's Place. If you pop over on to her page here....you will find at the top a tab saying 'card folds' click on that & make your choice. As I couldn't decided which one to do lol I stuck with the animal theme.

As soon as I saw this goose & the sentiment I just had to have them....they are perfect together & perfect for my Hubbies Christmas card. I just need to remember which safe place I put it in lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG

Di's Digi Designs- add a sentiment

Sweet Stampin'- feature an animal

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image & sentiment- 'Grumpy Goose' by Beccy's Place

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Everblend Markers by Arteza in pink

Goose

Feathers- dark sepia, warm grey V & warm grey IV

Beak & feet- dark cadmium orange, dark chrome yellow & light cadmium yellow

Hat- pine green, hookers green, leaf green & light grey IV

Bells- green gold & light yellow ochre

Berries- R21 ruby red & R30 burgundy

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Home For Christmas' by Papermania

'white' colouring card by Rymans

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'holly & berries' by C.C.Designs

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous creation the Incy Wincy DT have made. I will be back on the 20th....stay safe xx

Cordelia

 Time to share my latest 'Creatalicious' DT creation with you. For the next fortnight our theme will be...

WITCHES

I was lucky enough t o get an image from our sponsor 'Stampers Delight' to paly with. just love the kitty hanging on lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafters Castle -ATG

Taylor Made Cards 4U- travel

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Cordelia Witch by Stampers Delight

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Everblend Markers by Arteza in pink

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in red

Cordelia

Skin- blush, cinnamon & medium flesh

Eyes- YG05 pea green & emerald green

Hair- Y15 sapphire yellow, walnut brown & bistre

Dress- P34 twilight mauve, black & mauve

Hat- P34 twilight mauve, black, mauve, CG04 cool grey 4 & warm grey VI

Bell- Y24 tuscan sun, brown ochre & green gold

Broom

Handle- burnt umber & burnt sienna

Twigs- BR63 churro brown, black & walnut brown

Kitty

Ears- R18 powder pink & Medium flesh

Fur- WG08 warm grey 8 & dark sepia

Collar- R12 tomato red

Sky- dark indigo, warm grey VI & cadmium yellow

Papers & Embellishments

''white' stamping card by Pink Frog

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'spiderweb' by Craft House

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by, I will be back tomorrow with another DT creation. 

Take care xx

Off The Page!

Hey there, hope you are all well!? Anyone who needs a hug, help yourself I have plenty to go around xx

I'm here today to share my latest 'My Time To Craft Christmas' DT creation with you. Our theme for the next 2 weeks is......

OFF THE PAGE

I decided to use a really old image by Elisabeth Bell. I'm not sure if you know but she has a 'Creative Club' which you can join. There is a link you can follow to it on my side bar. I just love her images & have lots of her earlier rubber stamps, but to have them in digi form is amazing. You can do so much more with digi's than you can rubber! Wow! I never thought I'd say that, as I truly do love my rubber stamps!!

Anyhoos here's my make xx

I decided to make a gate fold card for my Santa to stand on!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Krafty Chicks- Christmas

Passion For Markers- Christmas in August

Holly & Ivy- ATG Christmas

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Santa Reading His List' by Elisabeth Bell

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in red

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Tri-bland Markers by Spectrum Noir in green

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in brown

Skin- blush & medium flesh

Hair- ice grey blend

Suit & hat- black cherry, strawberry jam, fresh watermelon & warm grey III

Boots & glove- ice grey shades

Ties- blueprint

Belt- ice grey shades & gold yellow blend

List- brown ochre

Glasses- light ultramarine

Shadow- ultramarine & sky blue

Snow- chipped sapphire & salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Snowflake' By Phill Martin for Sentimentally Yours

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'blue' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash- 3mm black pearls

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D glue with tools'

Sizzix Bigshot

'It's Snowing' Embossing folder by Leonie Pujol

My stash sentiment

Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

Card black made from card by Pink Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'off the page' creations the DT have made. I will be back on the 15th.....stay safe xx

Thinking Of You!

 Good morning, I hope you are all well. I'm so tired just lately, I could sleep for days! This new job is amazing I absolutely love it & the people are great & so helpful (even when I cock up lol) but wow its hard work. I only do 3 hours a day, but when I get home I feel like I've done 6 lol....I'm hoping it gets easier. This is my third full week!! But Yeah I love it!! 

Anyhoos, enough yapping, I'm here to share my latest DT make for 'Cardz 4 Galz' where for the next fortnight our theme is.....

TEXTURE

so get out your embossing folders, texture paste, hessian etc & join in with us!

Just love this mouse, he is so cute!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sisterhood of Crafters- leaves

Paper Funday- cute critters

Ike's World- animals

Dream Valley- embossing

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Have A Mice Day' from the Gemini collection by Crafter Companion

Everblend Markers by Arteza in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Distress Oxide Inks by Tim Holtz in red

Mouse

Ears- R18 powder pink, dark flesh, cinnamon & medium flesh

Paws, tummy & tail- BR28 ivory, burnt sienna & brown ochre

Body- BR66 eggnog, walnut brown & bistre

Flowers

Stem- G06 celery green, deep cobalt green & emerald green

Daisy- YR04 cheddar orange, burnt sienna, CG06 cool grey 6 & CG08 cool grey 8

Fuchsias- PB09 periwinkle, black, indanthrene blue, helio blue reddish & ultramarine

Embossing folder-  pine needles, mowed lawn & twisted citron 

Papers & Embellishments

'whit' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'navy' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash 3mm black gems

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D glue with tools'

Hummingbird' embossing folder by Apple Blossom

Sentiment from the Die'sire collection by Crafters Companion

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & See what fabulous 'texturized' creations the DT have made to help inspire you.

I will be back on the 15th....until then stay safe xx

Sketchy Time!

This is my final post for today, its been a busy DT day lol!

Please scroll down to see my DT makes for 'Winter Wonderland' & 'Simply Create' x

 Its time for a new challenge over at 'My Time To Craft' where for the next fortnight we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow!!

You will find it here or at the end of my post

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Aud Sentiments- ATG + sentiment

Cute Card Thursday- ATG

Little Red Wagon- just because

Paper Funday- cute animals

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Portrait Pals' by Hello Bluebird

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in red

Giraffe

Ears- medium flesh

Body- nougat, bistre, light yellow ochre, burnt umber & van dyke brown

Spots- van dyke brown & nougat

Monkey

Ears- medium flesh

Body- dark sepia, walnut brown & brown ochre

Koala

Ears- medium flesh

Body- warm grey VI, warm grey V, warm grey IV & warm grey II

Sky- tumbled glass & salty ocean

Leaves- twisted citron, mowed lawn & forest moss

Stripes- antique linen

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'black' card from the A4 card stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'autumnal leaves' embossing folder by Darice

'notebook' embossing folder by Darice

My stash- sentiment

all stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'6" white square card blank'

Our sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous creations the DT have made using our 'sketch' 

I will be back on the 12th until then Stay safe xx

Christmas Chris!

This is my second post today, please scroll down for my 'Simply Create' creation & pop back later for my 'My Time To Craft' creation xx

Hi there fellow crafters. I'm here to share with you my latest 'Winter Wonderland' DT creation with you!

We are sponsored by the fabulous Dr Digi. Our theme for the next fortnight is....

FEAST

FOOD/DRINK

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Krafty Chicks- ATG

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Christmas Chris' by Dr Digi

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castel in pink

Everblend Markers by Arteza in black

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in red

Chris

Skin- BR28 ivory, cinnamon & medium flesh

Nose- black cherry, strawberry jam & fresh watermelon

Costume- BR66 eggnog, bistre, brown ochre, YR19 creamy pearl, brown ochre, BR63 churro brown & walnut brown

Cake

Spoon- GG08 grey green & warm grey IV

Plate- B17 baby blue & ultramarine

Leaves- G09 pomelo green, hookers green & leaf green

Berries- strawberry jam

Cake- BR41 goldstone red & black

Flooring- BK00 black

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'red & black' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash- sentiment

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'checked floor' die cut by Penny Black

Sentiment 'Beccy's Place'

'5" square white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop back later to see my next DT creation xx

 

Monocromatic!

I'm here with my first post for today. Its a busy DT day today, I have two more post coming during the day, so please pop back for my 'Winter Wonderland' & 'My Time To Craft' creations xx

I'm here to share my latest 'Simply Create Too' DT make with you. Our theme for the next month is....

MONOCHROMATIC

I always struggle with this theme, so yeah this one was definitely a challenge lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creative Knockouts- ATG

Country View- monochromatic

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Beauty Blossoms & Darling Dahlias' by Clearly Besotted

Everblend Markers by Arteza in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Petals- GG06 gray green 6 & warm grey V

Leaves- GG04 gray green 4 & cold grey VI

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Pink Frog

'black' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

images stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

sentiment from the 'blooming marvellous' set by Heffy Doodle

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget I will be back with more make later today xx

 

Henry Drinking His Hot Chocolate

Good morning fellow crafters, I hope you are all well. 

I'm doing ok, a bit more tired than usual as started a new job this week. I enjoy it but it gonna take some getting used to lol!!

Anyhoos, I'm here to share with you my latest 'Happy Little Stampers Christmas' DT creation with you. As always we are an ATG challenge but with an added option theme. Which for this month is...wonderland!

I decided to do an ATG creation, using one of my favourite mice out there. I just love Henry by Whiff of Joy. He is the cutest little beastie!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Christmas Craft Creations- ATG

The Holly & Ivy- ATG Christmas

Dream Valley- Christmas in July

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Henry With Hot Chocolate' by Whiff of Joy

Everblend Markers by Arteza in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in red

Henry

Fur- WG08 warm grey 8 & dark sepia

Ears- R18 powder pink & medium flesh

Jacket- B25 butterfly blue, indanthrene blue, helio blue reddish & R21 ruby red

Hat- B25 & warm grey IV

Scarf- B37 carolina blue, cobalt blue greenish, R21 ruby red & cold grey VI

Mug- cold grey VI, cold grey IV, Y02 star yellow, dark cadmium orange & dark chrome yellow

Holly- YG04 apple green & deep cobalt green

Berries- R23 sea urchin red

Mallows- RP16 blush pink & fuchsia

Hot choc- BR34 light clay brown

Shadow- black, warm grey VI, warm grey V, warm grey IV & warm grey III

Surround- tumbled glass

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- 'Christmas Tales' by Dovecraft

'black' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash- 3mm AB shaped gems

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'tag' from the 'Driving Home For Christmas' set by Simply Cards & Papercraft Issue 181

'stitched circles' by Heffy Doodle

Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back tomorrow.

Take care xx