2 Cute 2 Spook!

 Morning fellow crafters. I'm here today to share a new DT creation for the challenge over at

 'A Place To Start' where for the next month we have a twist for you to follow. Which is...

PURLEY HANDMADE!

For the Twist:  

1. No electronic die-cuts(i.e. Silhouette, Cricut, etc). Fussy cutting and manual cutting only! (i.e., Sizzix Big Shot, etc.)

2. At least one stamped image.

3. No pre-coloured digitals and no digital papers.

Embellishments are okay, but they cannot be the main focus of the design.  Twine, buttons, sequins, etc., are all okay

OK, so I fussy cut my main stamps out & made my own background. Also I just love my finished card!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting Happiness- colour themed

The Paper Players- spooky

Sweet November Facebook- Halloween

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Flutter Bee Drusilla' by Sweet November

Images- 'Horizon Lines- Spooky' by Sweet November

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in pink

Distress Oxides Inks by Tim Holtz in red

Skin- fair skin blend

Hair- blue turquoise shades & helio turquoise

Tongue- pale pink blend

Eyes- ice grey shades & ice grey blend

Dress- purple blend

Tights- dark red shades & ice grey blend

Bats- brown grey shades, ice grey shades, ice grey blends & fair skin blend

Fence- dark sepia

Road- dark sepia & brown ochre

Grass- pine green, permanent green olive & permanent green

Graves- cold grey VI

Shadows- dark sepia

Sky- dusty concord & seedless preserves

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Pink Frog

'black' card form the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'cloudy skies' stencil by Heffy Doodles

'7" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today & leaving me a comment. I really do appreciate it. I am behind in my commenting because of health & work. But I promise I will be around later this week xx

Cute-A-Saurus

 I've got a busy card day today, 3 cards to post, so make sure you pop back later! Firstly I'm here to share my latest 'A Place To Start' DT creation. Our theme this month is....

PATTERNED PAPERS

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Bitten By The Bug- birthday

Dragonfly Dreams- birthday

Fairy & Unicorn- fantasy 

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- Cute- A-Saurus' by Kraftin' Kimmie

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Distress Oxide Inks by Tim Holtz in red

Dino- antique pink blend, vintage blue blend & ice grey blend

Flowers- antique pink blend, dusty purple blend, light yellow blend & alpine green blend

Shadow- ice grey shades & ice grey blend

Surround- spun sugar

Spots- white Uniball pen

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- 'Holly Hobbie' Christmas Joy Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine freebie 

'turquoise' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D glue with tools'

Sizzix Bigshot

'scalloped circle' die cut First Edition

'circle' die cut by X-Cut

'banner' die cut 'Hello There' set by Diamond Press

images stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'6" square white card blank'

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

I will be back later, so until then take care xx

Woodland Folk

This is my first post today, please pop back later to see my 'Incy Wincy' creation xx

 Its time for me to share my latest 'A Place To Start' DT creation with you.

Our themes to choose from are...

FAVOURITE STYLE

OR

FAVOURITE GENRE

Ok so I love to watercolour so thats my chosen style & my favourite genre is cute so I've covered both themes. But you don't have to, just let us know which & what yours is!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Dragonfly Dreams- summer fun

Crafty Animals- ATG

Die Cut Divas- water colouring

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Friends' from the Woodland Folk set by Lee Holland

Inktense Pencils by Derwent in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in red

Branch- bark, willow & amber

Leaves- mallard green, beech green & field green

Badger- carmine pink, charcoal grey & neutral grey

Sky- chipped sapphire & salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'New Leaf' by First Edition

'white' water colour card by Crafters Companion

'turquoise' card form the A4 stack by Papermill

My stash- ribbons

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'Divine Dies' by Dreamees (flourishes)

'Hey' from the Hello Everyone stamp & die set by Heffy Doodle

all stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'5" square white card blank

 I will be back later today so until then stay safe xx

Dudley The Donkey

This is my final post of today, please scroll down to see my other makes!

 There seems to be lots of Christmas makes being posted on my blog today! Hers another DT creation for 'A Place To Start' where for the next month our theme is....

HAPPY EVERYTHING 

CRAFT YOUR 

FAVOURITE CELEBRATION

Mine will always be Christmas, I just love making Christmas cards, gifts, bags, boxes etc

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Dragonfly Dreams- Christmas in July

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Dudley Does Christmas' by Hobby Art

Polychromo Pencils By Faber-Castell

Dudley- cinnamon, medium flesh, cold grey V, cold grey IV, cold grey III, cold grey II, black & warm grey IV

Scarf- helio turquoise, bluish turquoise, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Hat- warm grey V, warm grey III, helio turquoise, bluish turquoise, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Robin- bistre & scarlet red

Robins present- permanent green & grass green

Big present- middle cadmium red, scarlet red

Holly- deep cobalt green & leaf green

Berries- light cadmium red

Ribbon- indanthrene blue & helio blue reddish

Ground- dark sepia & black

Papers & Embellishments

DP 'Believe in Magic' by First Edition

'desert storm' Neenah kraft card by Crafters Companion

'turquoise & black' card from A4 stacks by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall3D glue with tools'

Sizzix Bigshot

'cross stitch nesting arches by Uniquely Creative

'Christmas Messages' Sweet Dixie Dies by Personal Impressions

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous celebrations the DT have chosen!

I will be back, on the 9th!!

Take care, hugs xx

Big Monster Kisses

 Good morning, I hope you are well!

I'm here to share my latest DT make for 'A Place To Start' where we have a fabulous challenge for you this time. Our theme is....

CREATE YOUR OWN CHALLENGE

you will find the board you need to follow at the end of my post!

I decided on using..

Project Type: easel

Event: birthday

Trend: Nuvo drops

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- ATG

Cut It Up- shaped or fun folds

Art Impressions- birthday

Seize The Birthday- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images & Sentiments- 'Abominable' by C.C. Designs

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell

Thinking Yeti

Skin- cinnamon & medium flesh

Fur- helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Horns- Helio turquoise & bluish turquoise

Hearts Yeti

Skin- cinnamon & medium flesh

Fur- middle purple pink & light purple pink

Horns- middle purple pink

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP 'Sweet Nothings' by First Edition

'turquoise' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

'aqua plains' Nuvo Jewel drops by Tonic

 

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'heart dies' die cut by First Edition

'heart border' die cut by Impression Obsession (small hearts)

'parchment & label' die cut by Marianne D

Yeti's stamped using 'tuxedo black' ink by Memento

sentiments stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

 happy birthday sentiment  from my stash

Here's the details of this months challenge....have fun x

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back later with another DT creation,

until then take care xx

Hey, Cutie!

 Good morning fellow crafters I hope you are all well. I'm here today to share with you my latest 'A Place To Start' DT creation with you. For the next month our theme will be......

ATG

so you really have no excuses not to enter!!

I have used one of my newest digi images for this make. I just love Lee Hollands images they are sooooo damn cute!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- include a critter

Crafty Animals- must have an animal

Creative Craft Cottage- include an animal

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Dragon With Flower' by Lee Holland

Promarkers/Flexmarker in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in green

Prism Inks by Hunkydory in pink

Versafine Clair Pigment Inks by Tsukineko in red

Dragon- turquoise, helio turquoise, tulip yellow, dark cadmium orange, dark chrome yellow, blossom, middle purple pink & light purple pink

Flower- sunflower, dark cadmium orange, delft blue, ultramarine & sky blue

Stem & leaf- bright green, hookers green & emerald green

Ladybug- lipstick red & dark red

Grass- deep cobalt green, hookers green, leaf green & grass green

Sky- periwinkle

Hey- charming pink

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card (Hey) by Pink Frog

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'notebook' edge die by Sizzix

'Hello Everyone' stamp & die set by Heffy Doodle

'6" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 5th. 

Take care xx

Moulin Divas'

A fabulous new challenge has started over at 'A Place To Start' for the next month our theme is...

MAKE IT ELEGANT

so why not get out one of those long lost stamps & join in with us! I've had this set of stamps for about 5 years & this is the first time its been inked up!! Oops!! Shhhh don't tell the Grub! LOL!!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafters Castle- ATG

QKR Stampede- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Moulin' Divas- Tre's Chic' by Kanban

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in green

Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink

Skin- blush, cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- black, dark sepia & warm grey IV

Dress- plum preserve, black, ice grey 5 & black

Gloves- ice grey 5, black & cold grey VI

Fascinator- black

Surround- warm breeze

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'delicate vintage' by Craft Sensations

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

'violet galaxy' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'Asian accents' by Spellbinder

'7 x 5" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back later today with another creation, so until then please

 stay safe xx

Katie's Birthday!

HI there, I hope you are all well. I'm managing to get my crafting done, I was a bit worried if I would manage to keep up with my DT commitments, now that I am looking after Harvey whilst Katie has gone back to work. Its been a few weeks & everything is going ok at the moment lol!! I really am enjoying our time playing & going for walks. I know Katie is always so happy when I take him to meet her from work. His little face, so cute!!

Anyhoos I'm here to share my latest 'A Place To Start' creation with you. I made this card last month for our Katie's 23rd birthday off Harvey.. He has a bunny plushie that goes everywhere with him. Even at 8.5 months he drags him around by his ear. So thats why the bunny on the front!

Our theme over at 'A Place To Start' for the next month is......

PICK A SHAPE

you can find a picture of the shapes to choose from here or at the end of my post!

I decided on hexagon, I just love the honeycomb pattern so it seem the perfect choice for my card.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Stamping Sensations- colour my world

Handicraft Dream- birthday

Colouring With Pencils- embossing

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Birthday Gerbera' from the Bebunni collection by Crafters Companion

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in red

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Bebunni- medium flesh, cinnamon, venetian red, warm grey VI, warm grey V, warm grey IV, warm grey III & warm grey II

Gerbera- prussian blue, helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise, hookers green, grass green, dark cadmium orange, dark chrome yellow & cadmium yellow

Tag- light cobalt turquoise

Ground- deep cobalt green, leaf green & light green

Hexagons & sentiment- fossilized amber

Bumblebee- black & bright sunflower

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' card base by Pink Frog

'blue' card from the A4 stack by Hobbycraft

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'hexagon' die cut by X-Cut 812923

'chicken wire' embossing folder & die by Marianne D

A- from Part 1 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-Cut

M & O- from Part 2 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-Cut

'jolly bumblebees' by Marianne D 98492

Card blank, made from Pink Frog 300gsm white card

Thank you for stopping by today, Please pop over & see what shapes the DT have used to create their makes.

Your choices of shapes

I will be back later today, stay safe xx

Pawly Bear!

Good morning, I hope you are all well. I ok, loving spending time with our little man! We had a great day the other day celebrating his Momma's birthday. We decided to spoil her as Harvey got spoilt at Christmas & she only got a few things. We went all out for her birthday. It was really sad tho, as our other daughter Danni only lives about 12 miles away & couldn't come & celebrate with us. We did video call her so she didn't miss out all together .....just sad, that not only is she missing out on Katie's birthday, but also Harvey growing up!

 Anyhoos enough yappin, I'm here today to share my latest 'A Place To Start' DT make with you. This month we have a fabulous sketch for you t follow. You will find the sketch here, or at the end of my post.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Friends - animals

Creative Crafters- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Pawly Plushies' by Clearly Besotted

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir

Bear-gold brown blend & muted brown blend

Blankie- blue turquoise shades

Ground- ice grey shades & ice grey blend

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- 'Vintage Outdoor' 12 x 12 stack by Craft Sensations

'turquoise, purple & green' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'banner' die cut by Joy Crafts 6002/0386

'flower & leaf' from the Delicate Blossom's set by Sweet Dixie

Sizzix Bigshot

'circle stitched' die cut by M&C Boutique

My stash- 3mm opal pearls

'& x 5" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fab makes the DT have come up with using this great sketch....

I will be back on the 11th so until then take care xx

Happy Birthday!

 Good morning fellow crafters, I'm here today to share my latest DT make for 'A Place To Start' where for the next month the theme is.....

ATG

so no excuses, you really need to join in with us!!

Towards the end of last year, my friend Hazel (Didos) asked her followers if they could make a card for her Mom who was 70 & had to cancel all her celebrations because of Covid. So after much debating what to do, this is what I made for her xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Allsorts- ATG

Crafters Castle- ATG

Creative Sketchy Girls- ATG

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Flower Heart & Rose' stamp set by Viva Decor

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Petals- magenta, deep red & scarlet red

Leaves- deep cobalt green, hookers green & leaf green

Surround- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Lynda Chapman

DP- 'Chalkboard' by Craft Sensations

'red' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall ' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'Labels #4' Spellbinder (with a faux layer)

Scan n Cut

'MV Boli' font

Foil Quill

Gold foil

'&2 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 later today, so until t hen take care xx

Black Ice

I can't believe its the last 'A Place To Start' challenge of the year, it has flown since I first started with them back in August 2019!! I can't believe its gone that quickly! Anyhoos, I hope you will join in with us this month. Our challenge theme is.....

ANYTHING VINTAGE

for those of you who are regulars here, know I don't do vintage very well lol!

But after talking to my friend (Hazel Didos) we decided to have a try at this new technique called black ice,,,,not black magic as she told me! I thought I was gonna get some chocolates to eat!! It really is a great technique to use & really easy! So this card was made while we were Skyping & crafting. 

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

613 Avenue- vintage

Paper Players- Christmas

We Love To Create- ATG mixed media

      

Papers & Embellishments

'matt gold mirri' card by Hunkydory

'black' card from the A4 stack by Lynda Chapman

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'filigree tree' embossing folder by Provocraft

'jet black' Stazon ink

'clear' Heat it Up embossing powder

'clear hologram sparkle' WOW! embossing glitter

'Merry Christmas' chipboard from Hobbycraft

'5 x 7" white card blank'

Thank y ou for stopping by today, I hope you will join in with us over at 'APTS' this month

I will be back on the 11th, so until then stay safe xx

Anteaters In Love!

 I'm here today to share my latest DT creation for 'A Place To Start' where for the next month we would like to see you use the technique..... 

MIRROR STAMPING

if you are unsure of this technique, there are plenty of instructional videos online.

It is one of my favourite techniques to use, it just means you get more use out of your stamps!

Here's my mirror stamping creation...

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- ATG with a critter

Crafters Cafe- ATG

Scribbles Design- feature a creature

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Anteater Antic's' by Clearly Besotted

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Versafine Clair pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink

Left anteater- burnt umber & burnt sienna

Right anteater- warm grey VI & warm grey V

Butterflies- cobalt turquoise, cobalt green, deep scarlet red, pale geranium lake & manganese violet

Ground- deep cobalt green, hookers green, emerald green  & permanent green

Sky- warm breeze

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP & coloured card from the 'Bonnets & Bows' Nit Wit Collection by Lili of The Valley

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'stitched squares' by M&C Boutique

'banners' by Joy Crafts 6002/0386

'triple butterfly' punch by Tonic

Images stamped using 'vintage sepia' ink by Versafine

Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'mirror stamping' the DT have made! I will be back on the 5th, so until then stay safe xx