If You Give A Crafter A Cookie!!

I am so excited to announce, I have been asked to join the wonderful DT over at

 If You Give A Crafter A Cookie. Today I am sharing my first creation for them with you.

You will find the picture of 'cookies' that I used to help inspire me either here or at the end of my post

I just loved this image, he is sooooo sweet & a freebie as well. How good is that?!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

C.R.A.F.T.- Christmas

Crimbo Crackers- animals

I Love Promarkers- hats

City Crafter- Christmas things that float or fly

Christmas With The Cuties- anything cute & Christmassy 

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Pippi Merry Christmas' by Kajsans Scrap 

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words

Spectrum Noir Pencils numbers

Birdie- 113, 112, surf blue, 67, 66, ginger & 91

Hat- 63, 61, heatwave, 106 & 33

Merry Christmas- heatwave, 106, 33 & azure

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft

'red' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack from Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

Sizzix Bigshot

'friend' die cut by Die'sire

'5" square white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

This fortnights cookie

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what the DT have created using the fabulous 'cookie image' for inspiration.

Hugs xx

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Have A spooky Little Christmas!

Today I'm here to share my latest Try Stampin' on Tuesday, which we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow. For the next month we are having optional themes as normal but also they must be Christmas cards. This weeks optional theme is....

WEAVING

don't forget the sketch (which you will find here, or at the end of my post) is a must & the new added theme for just this month is Christmas. Hope that makes sense lol....if not pop over here & read how the boss explains it!!

I decided to use this fabulous sketch to make our Danni's Christmas card. As most of you know our Danni doesn't like pink & fluffy so this image is perfect for her.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Critters & Creatures- ATG with critters
Crafting When We Can- Christmas comes early
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG  Christmas
Fab & Funky- Christmas
Freshly Brewed Designs- Animals
A Snowflakes Promise- ATG (using sponsors image)

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Creepy Cute Zombie Giraffe' by Oddball Art

Promarker/Flexmarker words

Spectrum Noir numbers

Giraffe- blue grey 4, 120, poppy, lemon chiffon, 113, ice grey 1, black, 115, 114, pineapple crush, 111 & 107

Hat- warm grey 4, 119, 116, blue grey 4 & 120

Ground- cool grey 1, 116 & 115

Panpastels

colour distressing done using black

Papers & Embellishments

'Back to Basics Vintage Christmas' by Dovecraft

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

'black dotty' card candi

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

X-cut Xpress

'stitched rectangles' thinlits die cut by Sizzix 

This weeks sketch

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

Hugs xx

Advent Calendar

It's Saturday, so that means its the WEEEEKKKKENNNDDD!!!! Yay & one week closer to seeing my baby girl, when we visit her in Cardiff!

Also it means its time for a new challenge over at My Time To craft, where this fortnight the theme is......

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

so you can make a box, ATC, bookmark anything as long as its not a card!

I decided to try my hand at making a matchbox advent calendar for our Danni to open at Uni. Just don't want her to feel left out!

I had so much fun making this, I had to get Nige to help me with the roof as I just couldn't get it right lol!!!

Sorry but there is loads of photos

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creative Artiste- ATG mix media
Morgans ArtWorld- more than one fold
PDE Linky Party- anything but a card
Through the Purple Haze- furry friends (Fizzy Moon)
Christmas at Sweet Stampin'- die cuts
Crafty Sentiments- for someone special (daughter in Uni)

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- Fizzy Moon with Presents by Trimcraft

Image- Fizzy Moon with his Snowman by Trimcraft

Image- fizzy Moon on the Moon by Trimcraft

Image- Fizzy Moon & his Sack by Trimcraft

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Derwent Coloursoft words in brown

Fizzy Moon with Presents

Fizzy- march hare, light sand, sand stone, brown, cocoa & brown black

Hat- surf blue, electric blue & dove grey

Button- pink mittens & blush pink

Presents- surf blue, electric blue, yellow, orange, fuchsia pink, bright lilac, trick or treat & bright purple

Fizzy Moon with his Snowman

Fizzy- march hare, light sand, sand stone, brown, cocoa & brown black

Hat & scarf- poppy, cranberry & dove grey

Snowman- baby blue

Nose- bright orange & blood orange

Scarf- rock pool & prussian blue

Fizzy Moon on the Moon

Fizzy- march hare, light sand, sand stone, brown, cocoa & brown black

Hat- poppy, cranberry & dove grey

Baby grow- celestial blue, electric blue, pastel blue & pale blue

Moon- tulip yellow, blood orange & orange

Snow- baby blue

Fizzy Moon & his Sack

Fizzy- march hare, light sand, sand stone, brown, cocoa & brown black

Hat & jacket- poppy, cranberry & dove grey

Sack- frosted jade, sea green, tulip yellow & bright orange

Holly- holly

Berries- poppy

Papers & Embellishments

DP- Back to Basics modern Christmas by Docraft

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

My stash- gold heart brads, blank matchboxes & cotton wool

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

X-cut Xpress

'icicle' border die cut by Marianne D LRO135

'holly & berries' die cuts by C.C.Designs
'Let It Snow' text die cut by Creative Dies
'grass' die cut by Marianne D lr0360

Pokey tool by Dawn Bibby

I hope you like my fun creation, I know Danni likes it because I showed her whilst we were chatting on Skype. Just gotta remember to take it with us at the end of October!

Make sure you pop over & see what fabulous 'anything but a card' creations the DT have made!

Hugs xx

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Magical Tree Santa!

Wow what a week I have had....the dreaded flu on top of an M.E flare up, it totally knocked me off my feet. I ended up spending 4 days in bed sleeping, most of the time with Nico. He loves his momma, as soon as I settled back down again after being for a wee or drink he wanted straight back in with me, the only time he wasn't there was when he was hungry or eating his food! Little love has made being poorly that little bit easier! Did I ever tell you skunky snuggles are the best!!

Thankfully I had today's card already made early last week, so all I've had to do this morning is pop it in my blog & write my post! 

My creation is for the fantastic new release over at Digital Delights, make sure you pop over & check out the fabulous new images just yummy. I had the fabulous 'Magical Tree Santa' I just love the reindeer's face...he is adorable!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafting Musketeers- Christmas with ribbon
Wags & Whiskers- use a die cut

Inspiration Destination- ATG
Colouring In Scrapland- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Magical Tree Santa' by Digital Delights

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Reindeer- tan, 91. 90, saddle brown, 95, burnt sienna, 109, crimson & 33

Santa- blush, 08, lipstick red, 33, black, gold & 116

Tree- crimson, 32, sapphire, 75, leaf green, 47, auburn, 76, aquamarine & 63

Ground- 63 & 61

Sentiment circle- leaf green, sky blue, lipstick red & aquamarine

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

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

'Wishing You A Magical Christmas' from the 'Ornate Christmas' sentiment set by Digital Delights

My stash- ribbon & card candi

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'Holly & Berries' die cut by C.C Designs (berries also used for card candi)

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

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget to pop over & see what fab creations the Delightful DT have made using the fantastic new release

Hugs xx

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Christmas in July

Hi fellow bloggers I hope you are all well & your weather is better than we've been having it here...lots of rain with the odd sunshower as Nige says! So yeah its awful. 

Some good news though our Danni has landed a volunteering job in the British Heart Foundation shop down the road from us, which is really good. its gonna get out of the house a bit more & interacting with people!

Anyhoos, its Saturday, so its time for a new My Time To Craft challenge. Don't forget we are running two weekly over summer. This weeks theme is ....

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

yeah I know the dreaded C word. With donating my cards to charity I make Christmas cards all year round. My first one this year was Boxing Day lol

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Christmas Stampin' - CAS
Daring Cardmakers- Christmas
Winter Wonderland- traditional colours
C.R.A.F.T. challenge- Christmas
Crafting By Design- Getting Ready for Christmas

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Happy New Year' mini stamp from the Country Companions set by Docrafts

Spectrum Noir Pencils

Mousey- 91, 90, 86, 85, 84 & 07

Shirt- 77

Boots- 117, 77, 76 & 75

Plate- 117

Christmas pud- 117, 104, 96, 95 & 93

Holly- 48, 47, 45 & 38

Ground- 66 & 65

Promarker

Berries- sunset 

Papers & Embellishments

DP- Back to Basics Vintage Christmas' by Dovecraft

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

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools 

Sizzix Bigshot

'Seasons Greeting' mini die cut by Tattered Lace

'Holly & Berry' die cut by C.C.Designs

'5 x 7" elegant edge white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'Christmas' creations the DT have made. Don't forget you have two weeks to enter!
We are off out car shopping today, I have really missed my Bug since she went at the start of the year. Be great to get my freedom back...whoop so excited!!

Hugs xx

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2 into 1 does go??!! 2 challenges 1 card!

Arghhhhh I do love a bank holiday weekend, but it does totally throw my days outta whack!!! So yeah my card is a bit late today, so I'm gonna shush & post it lol!

Today's creation is for the new challenge starting over at Natalie & Amy's which this month is...

CHRISTMAS

so if you want the chance to win a £15 voucher to spend instore, get ya Christmas stash out & start creating!!

It's also for a new challenge over at My Time To Craft, were this week we want to see your

DOMESTIC ANIMALS

so we want to see your, dogs, cats, mice, rabbits....I did think of doing a skunk but needed to make it a Christmas as well x

Just love this little cutie...

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas- colour it

Aud Sentiments- cute + a sentiment

Cute Card Tuesday- to cute

Christmas Sweet Stampin'- cute Christmas

Fab & Funky- Christmas

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Holly Jolly Christmas' Makey Bakey Mice from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Mousey- light fawn, 93 & 91

Jacket- oasis, 72 & 63

Holly- bright green, 54 & 53

Berries- berry red & 99

Ground- 118

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- red card & green card

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'Holly & Berry' die cut by C.C.Designs

'Seasons Greetings' mini die by Tattered Lace

'Dots Border' mini die by Tattered Lace

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

Thank you for stopping by today, hopefully I will be around tomorrow to catch up on what have all been making. Have a great weekend

Hugs xx

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Crafting By Design GD!

This is my first post for today, please pop back later to see my 'Spring' creation for Inky!


When I was asked if I would like to be GD over at Crafting by Design & the theme was 'Get Ready For Christmas' well I jumped at the chance!

Those of you who are regulars know I love Christmas & all things snowy!

Thank you so much for asking me xx

Anyhoos as I said the theme is....

GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS!

why not join in with them & get another Christmas card made..

Arghhh I hate having to photograph silver mirri card!! 

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Rudolph & Friends' from the Moonbeam Meadow collection

Spectrum Aquas

Rudolph- boulder, chestnut, desert, crimson & burgundy

Robins- boulder, crimson & burgundy

Sledge- boulder

Presents- scarlet, moss, bud green & heather

Snow- aquamarine

Baubles- heather, sunflower, moss, bud green & scarlet

Panpastels

Snow- turquoise

Sky- phthalo blue shade & phthalo blue

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- ribbon & silver mirri

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'tree & deer' from the 'Christmas Village' set by Marianne D COL1330 from Natalie & Amy's

'Holly Branches' die cuts by Marianne D LR0244 

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

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'Christmas' creation the DT have made....Hugs xx

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There's A Moose Loose!

Hi & welcome to the start of a new challenge here at My Time To Craft, this week we have one of my favourite techniques as our theme

CHRISTMAS DECOUPAGE!

either traditional or stamped. For those that are regulars here know I love abit of stamped decoupage. I really enjoyed making this card, its one of my favourite Christmas images ever!

I also made my own card candi to match my embossed card. They are the berries from the holly die cut that I never use as I like to use pearls instead!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards- favourite holiday
Crafty Catz- Christmas is coming
Fussy & Fancy- pairs or two of a kind (2 mooses, 3 pairs of holly leaves & berries)
Jingle Belles- the great outdoors
Art Impressions- animals

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Giving' from the Mulberry Wood collection from Natalie & Amy's

Spectrum Nor pencils

Baby moose-95, 91, 89 & 9

Daddy moose- 111, 110, 109, 87 & 9

Log- 111, 110 & 87

Trees- 58, 56 & 47

Snow- 65

Berries- 33 & 24

Envelope- 33 & 24

Papers & Embellishments

DP- (checked) 'Vintage Christmas' by Hot of The Press

Gold card candi home-made

DP- (green) 'Back to Basics Vintage Christmas' by Dovecraft 

Sentiment a freebie with the DoCrafts magazine

My stash- gold embossed card & 5mm cranberry pearls

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Holly & Berry' die cut by C.C.Designs

'5" square red card blank'

The DT girls have made some amazing 'Christmas decoupage' creations, you really need to pop over & check them out!

Have a great weekend

Hugs xx

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Cute little Icebear!

Morning fellow bloggers, I hope you are all ok. It's absolutely freezing cold here, can't believe how quick the temperature has dropped...brrrr!

I don't think making Christmas cards is helping much lol

Anyhoos the reason I'm here today, is to share with you my creation for the new challenge over at Moving Along With the Times, where this week the challenge theme is....

SPARKLE/& OR SHINE!

I decided to use both on my creation, mirri for the shine & Stickles for the sparkle!

Just love this little cutie. Always wanted to try colouring white onto Kraft. Not sure I'm 100% happy, but it's ok for a first try x

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Sentiments- make it sparkle
Creative Card Crew- Christmas Joy
Our Daily Bread- holidays
Dream Valley- Christmas
The Kraft Journal- critters

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Cute Icebear' by Whiff of Joy

Spectrum Noir pencils & Sansodor

Icebear- 112, 64 & 01

Hat & gloves- 60, 59, 46, 45, 25 & 23

Scarf- 96, 33, 27 & 24

Snow & iceberg-65 & 01

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Christmas' by Dovecraft

'Neenah Desert Storm' Kraft card by Crafters Companion

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Sentiment from the 'Crafters Inspiration' magazine from Crafters Companion

My stash- gold mirri card & Christmas ribbon

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

'Circle' die cut by X-cut 503416

'Incire Flower' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD 024

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

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'Sparkle & Shine' creations the DT girlies have made to inspire you!

Hugs xx

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Creative Corners

Over at Inky Impressions today, we are starting a new challenge. I hope you will pop over & join in with us, you don't need to use an Inky image but if you do you are in with the chance of winning our very special 'Inky of the Week' badge for your blog....

Anyhoos this weeks theme is....

CREATIVE CORNERS

get those corners decorated, all of them or just the one is great.

I decided to get another special Christmas card made, this is for one of the girls at Gentleshaw.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creative Card Crew- Christmas Joy
Dream Valley- getting ready for Christmas
Squiggle Fly- patterned papers
The Ribbon Girls- Christmas with ribbon
Crafty Hazelnut- Christmas

Images & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Angelica's Sled & Presents' by Inky Impressions

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Eyes- 102

Hair- 107, 96, 87 & 64

Earmuffs & jacket- 69, 68, 66, 65 & 24

Scarf & gloves- 33, 27 & 24

Trousers- 53, 51, 48 & 24

Boots- 114, 75, 70, 69 & 24

Snow- 63

Sled- 116, 115, 114, 110, 102, 101 & 100

Presents- 69, 64, 17, 10, 61, 50, 33, 24, 40, 36 & 21

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- ribbon, silver mirri & blue card

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Snowflake Corner' die cut by Memory Box 98238

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

Thank you for stopping by today, please make sure you pop over & see what fab 'creative corner' creations the Inkettes have made this week to inspire you!

Hugs xx

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To A Wonderful Wife!

It's time for the start of a new challenge over at MAWTT & its my turn to host. As you all know by now I love making Christmas cards, well Nige's friend asked me to make a card for his wife from him for Christmas....perfect time to get it done, because I chose the theme.....

SOMEONE SPECIAL AT CHRISTMAS

so your creation must have, Mom, Dad, Wife, Husband, Aunty etc on so we can see it's for a special person.

Here's my creation, just hope Jo likes it!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Inky Chicks- Christmas
Oldie but a Goodie- Christmas (papers & ribbon)
Crafty Bloggers Network- Christmas
Use Your Stuff- animals
Penny Black & More- Christmas
Craft Calender- bingo....sparkle, die cuts & blue

Image & Colouring Medium
Image- 'Christmas Kiss' by Whiff of Joy

Spectrum Noir pencils
Henry- 113, 108, 95, 94 & 23
Scarf- 68, 67, 66, 65, 33 & 24
Present- 78, 17, 13 & 10
Plant- 58, 52, 47 & 33
Henry's girlfriend- 118, 117, 116, 115, 114, 112 & 23
Scarf- 65, 33 & 24
Dress- 68, 67, 66, 65, 33, 24 & 11
Ground- 64
Tim Holtz distress inks
Distress colouring- tumbled glass

Papers & Embellishments
DP-  'Back to Basics Vintage Christmas' by Dovecraft
'To A Wonderful Wife' sentiment freebie Tatty Ted set

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Holly & Berry' die cut by C.C.Designs
'6" red square card blank'

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

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'Tis The Season'

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Moving Along With The Times. 

This week we have a

RECIPE

for you to follow

1 IMAGE

2 PAPERS

3 COLOURS

you must have all three ingredients on your creation.

I decided to make another Christmas card to go in my box for Gentleshaw's autumn fair which is in about a month I think....so you will be seeing lots of Christmas cards here lol!

My three colours are brown, red & green.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Sentiments- Christmas in September 

Papertake Weekly- oh how cute

Fitztown- animals (image is digi)

The Pink Elephant- sketch

Crafting When We Can- Christmas come early

Robyns Fetish- die cuts or punches

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Barkley' exclusive digi image with the Crafters Companion magazine only £3.99 bargain!!!

Derwent Inktense pencils

Kitty- oak, tan & sicilian yellow & sepia ink

Hat- red oxide, shiraz & scarlet pink

Grass- iron green, beech green & felt green

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- green card & red gems

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Holly Branches' die cut by Marianne D LR0244

'Tis The Season' sentiment from the Holiday Notables #2 by Whimsy Stamps

'5" square red card blank'

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over & see what fab creations the DT have been cooking up with this recipe!

Hugs xx

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For The Girls!

This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see my creation for The Stamping Chef! xx

My latest card for 'Inky Impressions' is a Christmas one. I chose this image, because it reminds me of the girlies posting there letters to Santa.

Anyhoos, let get down to business! This week the theme is...

 FOR THE GIRLS!

so make it girlie....

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Love to Create- for the kids
Squigglefly- Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut Christmas (extra) - anything Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- for a child

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Kimmy's Letter' by Inky Impressions

Promarker/Flexmarker

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Derwent Inktense pencils

Hair- bark, saddle brown, mustard & sun yellow

Jacket & trousers- peacock blue, iris blue & neutral grey

Gloves- crimson & carmine pink

Scarf- crimson, carmine pink, leaf green & fern

Shoes- willow & baked earth

Mailbox- chilli red, shiraz, neutral grey, Indian ink, bark & saddle brown

Envelope- charcoal grey

Birdie- deep blue, bright blue & cadmium orange

Snow- iris blue 

Papers & Embellishments

DP- (pink) 'Mistletoe Kisses' by Papermania

DP- (trees) 'Back 2 Basic Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

'Let it Snow' sentiment from the Holiday Notables #2 by Whimsy Stamps

'Crystal Ice' Ice Stickles

'Turquoise' dew drops

My stash- ribbon & blue card

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

'Stix2' pick up tool from Natalie & Amy's

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'Girlie' creations the Inkettes have made for your inspiration!

Hugs xx

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'Mulberry Wood'

I really can't keep this in any longer....my baby skunk was born on the 16th May, so as long as everything goes ok I can have him anytime after the 27th June! Sooooo excited, I have brought him an igloo bed, a really fluffy baby blanket, a newborn giraffe teddy with a rattle (yes I know but they like to play with things that make a noise!) & a giraffe blankie thing! Some nail clippers, because their nails/claws grow really fast a baby rabbit brush so its nice & soft. Oh & some baby rabbit shampoo lol! So yeah I'm kinda excited. I went from thinking I would have to wait until next year & saying so to a few friends, to only having to wait at most 7 weeks!!! So expect lots of stunky pictures xxx

Right I'm really here today to show you my creation for this months Natalie & Amy's. 

This month we want to see your 

FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS!

so any animal you like, as long as it has four legs.

I decided to use this cute Christmas image for Jenny, the boss lady at Gentleshaw, as we have two raccoons there!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Hanna & Friends- dies
Addicted To Stamps- make your mark
Crafty Creations- S... snow, spots, sparkle, sentiment & sky
Fab & Funky- Christmas
Completely Christmas- anything goes

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'Christmas Wishes' from the Mulberry Wood range from Natalie & Amy's

Tim Holtz distress inks

Tree- gathered twigs, tea dye, antique linen, pine needles & mowed lawn

Raccoons- gathered twigs, tea dye, antique linen, black soot & weathered wood

Cardinals- spiced marmalade, fired brick & worn lipstick

Fir trees- pine needles & mowed lawn

Snow & sky- tumbled glass

All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back to Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

'Christmas Wishes' sentiment from the Mulberry Wood set from Natalie & Amy's

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

'White' gelly roll pen by Sakura 

My stash- ribbon & green card

Tools & Glues

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

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's

Happy Days 'Ticket Stub' die cut by X-cut 503150

'Tree' die cut from the 'Christmas Village' set by Marianne D COL330 from Natalie & Amy's 

'6" square kraft card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what the DT have made for our

 'four legged friends' challenge this month!

Hugs xxx

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'So Much Sparkle!'

I can't believe its the end of the month again! The good thing is we have a new challenge starting over at Natalie & Amy's. This months theme is a fab one.....

EMBOSSING!

You can do either heat or dry embossing, just make sure you mention it in your post if its not easy to see.

This month I decided to make a Christmas card, using one of my favourite artists.

I just love any image by Sylvia Zet, she just draws the cutest images!

For those of you who are regulars will know I don't really do glitter/stickle only a small amount & very rarely. Well I surprised myself with this card & covered the tree lol. I'm not sure if it looks ok or not?!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Allsorts- use those dies

Challenges & Candies- embossing

Cut It Up- anything goes with die cuts

Paper Crafting Journey- anything goes

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Winter Fairy' By Whimsy Stamps from Natalie & Amy's

Promarker/Flexmarker

Skin- dusky pink & blush

Tim Holtz distress inks

Hair- black soot, vintage photo & scattered straw

Ear muffs & flowers- peacock feathers, tea dye & antique linen

Coat- faded jeans, broken china, peacock feathers, tea dye, antique linen, picked raspberry, worn lipstick & spun sugar

Trousers- pickled raspberry, worn lipstick & spun sugar

Boots- tea dye, antique linen, picked raspberry, worn lipstick & spun sugar

Wings- picked raspberry, worn lipstick, spun sugar & peacock feathers

Birdie- broken china, tumbled glass & spiced marmalade

Holly leaves & berries- festive berries, pine needles & mowed lawn

Snow- salty ocean & tumbled glass

Colour distressing done using- spun sugar, mowed lawn & tea dye

All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Modern Christmas' Back to Basics from Natalie & Amy's

'Star Dust' Stickles from 

My stash- blue card, sentiment & 3mm white pearls

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue 

'Collall 3D' glue with tools 

Sizzix Bigshot

'Christmas Village Decorations' die cuts by Marianne D COL1330 from

'Classic Petal' Edgeabilities die cut by Spellbinders from

'Snowflake' embossing folder by Provocraft

'6" scalloped square white card blank' from 

Stix2 'Pick up Pencil' from

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be around to see you hopefully on Tuesday, as tomorrow we are helping with a charity event at Gentleshaw...wear your PJ's to work day, so I'm wearing my Stitch onesie & Nige is coming along to help out. But instead of him wasting money on some PJ's he decided to sponsor me instead lol...

Hope your having a great weekend 

 Happy Mothers day to all you gorgeous mommy's out there xx

hugs xx

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