Roses

Good morning, & welcome to my small part of the WWW. I hope you are well xx

I'm here today to share with you my latest  DT creation for 

'Happy Little Stampers Watercolour' 

I decided to use a stamp I got at the last craft fair I went to at the NEC, I don't think I've used it before so oops!! lol

As always our theme is...

 

ATG WATERCOLOUR

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Bastel-Traum- plant

Creative Craft Cottage- no patterned papers

CCC Digi Creations- flowers

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Roses' by Kanban

Inktense Pencils by Derwent in black

Distress Oxides Ink by Tim Holtz in pink

Leaves & petals- ionian green, beech green & apple green

Petals & buds- dusty concord, seedless preserve & spun sugar

Surround- spun sugar

Papers & Embellishments

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'stitched strips of ease' by Heffy Doodle

sentiment from 'scene it flowers' by Clearly Besotted

all stamped using 'onyx black' by Versafine

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you will pop over & see what fabulous 'watercolour' creations the DT have made. I will be back on the 3rd, until then stay safe 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

Rose Corner

I'm back again & this time I'm here to share my latest 'Happy Little Stampers Water Colour' DT creation with you. As always its an ATG theme as long as you watercolour!!

I decided to use a brand new stamp, that I brought about a month ago, I love it!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

AAA Birthday- flowers

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image & sentiment 'Rose Corner' by Woodware

Inktense Pencils by Derwent

Leaves- mallard green, beech green, felt green & apple green

Petals- sepia ink, shiraz, cherry & poppy red

Papers & Embellishments

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

'red' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

'4mm & 3mm black pearls by Creative Designs

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine ink

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today. I will be back later today, so until the take care xx

 

Watercolours

 If you are regulars to my blog, you will know I love water colouring me images or background....well I decided to give freehand flowers ago & I am so happy with the finished result & I must say proud of myself!! What do you think?

I am using my flowers for my DT creation for 'Happy Little Stampers Watercolour' challenge where the theme is always 

ATG

as long as you watercolour!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

A Bit More Time To Craft- ATG

Do All Kreatives- pastel colours & spring flowers

The Flower Challenge- pastels

Images & Colouring Mediums

Hand painted flowers by me

Inktense Pencils by Derwent

Petals- peacock blue, dusky purple & red violet

Flower centre- bark

Stems & leaves- felt green

Papers & Embellishments

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

'purple' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

sentiment from the 'scene it around II' set by Clearly Besotted

sentiment stamped using 'gray flannel' by Memento

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you have a fab day!

Stay safe xx

Elephant of Surprise!

 As regular visitors to my blog will have seen back in January I was asked to join the 'Happy Little Stampers' Christmas challenge DT....well they were after someone to join their watercolour DT & I do love water colouring. So I'm here to share my first

 'Happy Little Stampers' watercolour DT creation with you!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Clever Dexter- watercolour background

We Love To Create- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Elephant of Surprise' by Heffy Doodle

Inktense Pencils by Derwent in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Elephant- neutral grey

Background- salty ocean, ripe persimmon, twisted citron, seedless preserves, festive berries & squeezed lemonade

Papers & Embellishments

'white' watercolour card by Crafters Companion

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'distress spatter' embossing folder by Sheena Douglas

'Hello Everyone' stamp & die by Heffy Doodle

sentiment & image stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'DL white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'watercolour' creations the DT have made. I'll be back on the 5th. Stay safe xx

Friday 13th!!

 Its time for a new challenge over at My Time To Craft. As it falls on Friday the 13th of the month I decided I wanted to do a fun challenge, so the theme for the next fortnight is....

GOOD LUCK

My friend is going through a rough time at the moment, having contracted this awful virus & as she is waiting for some exam results, that she took like a bazillion years ago!! I thought this was the perfect opportunity to send her a good luck card & to let her know I'm thinking of her xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Love To Craft- ATG

The Crafting Challenge- add a sentiment

Crafter's Castle- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Lily' by Creative Expressions

Inktense Pencils by Derwent in black

Distress Inks by Tim Holtz in pink

Leaves & stems- ionian green, beech green, hookers green & field green

Petals- violet & red violet

Stamens- sun yellow

Background- milled lavender

Papers & Embellishments

DP- Bebunni 'floral collection' by Crafters Companion

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

My stash- 4mm purple gems

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Scan n Cut

'Monkey Mayhem' font

'clear hologram sparkle' embossing powder by WOW!

'6 " white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & Check out what fabulous 'good luck' creations the DT have made to help inspire you for this challenge!

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

One Layer Creations!

 It's time for me to share my latest DT creation for 'Cardz 4 Galz' where for the next fortnight we have the fab theme of....

ONE LAYER CREATIONS

I had so much fun making this card, I just love how its turned out x

I had totally forgotten about this stamp, glad I found it when I was looking for something else lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Always Fun Challenge- ATG

A Perfect Time To Craft- ATG

Digi Doodles- black/purple

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Anemone' A little Bit Sketchy by Sheena Douglass

Derwent Inktense Pencils

Petals- dusky purple

Centre- charcoal grey & neutral grey

Leaves- beech green & hooker's green

Surround- dusky purple

Papers & Embellishments

'water colour' card by Crafters Companion

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'5" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fab 'one layer' creations by the DT

I will be back on the 2nd of October (OMG where has September gone!!) 

Until then stay safe xx

Gorjuss Box

It's time yet again for me to share my latest 'Not Just Cards' creation with you. I can't believe a month has gone by already!! I go away on the 21st for a crafty get away with some friends 5 days of nothing but crafting. So excited now!!

Anyhoos here's my latest make for 'Not Just Cards ....

I thought I'd give a hinged box a try.....quite like the finish box. What do you think?

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'The Hatter' Gorjuss Girl by Santoro

Derwent Inktense Pencils in green

Panpastels in yellow

Skin- mid vermilion

Hair- payne's grey, deep indigo & deep violet

Hat- ink black, green aquamarine, sea blue & tan

Dress- ink black, green aquamarine & sea blue

Bag- mallard green, green aquamarine, teal green & poppy red

Socks- chinese ink, neutral grey

Flowers- deep rose

Ground- beech green, hooker's green & field green

Surround- black

Papers & Embellishments

DP- Gorjuss Girls 12 x 12 stack by Santoro

'turquoise' card from the A4 stack by Lime Tree crafts

'white' water colour card by Crafters Companion

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Image stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fab makes by the NJC DT ladies

I will be back on the 17th, until then take care xx

Lovely Gnomes

Its only my second time posting for my guest DT stint at A Place To Start.....where this month we have a fabulous tic-tac-toe board for you to look at & choose what you fancy!!

How cool is that board, it took me ages to decide on what to use.

I have used ....

Column #1 image, patterned paper & solid paper

Column #2 die cut

Column #3 stickles

Column #4 pearls & flowers

Column #5 faux stitching

I loved making this card, don't remember buying this stamp, but decided to use it as it is super cute xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting By Design- ATG

Crafty Creations- ATG

Ellibelle's Corner- stamp it!

Classic Design Team- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Lovely Gnomes' by Stamping Bella

Derwent Inktense Pencils in green

Lady Gnome

Skin- mid vermillion

Hair- willow, saddle brown & sun yellow

Ribbons- iris blue & bright blue

Hat- iris blue

Dress- chinese ink

Flower- tangerine, cadmium yellow & fuchsia

Gentleman Gnome

Skin- mid vermillion

Hat- poppy red

Beard- chinese ink, willow & baked earth

Dress- chinese ink

Ground- iron green, hookers green & apple green

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Family Ties' by First Edition

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

'winter sky' from the A4 stack by Lime Tree crafts

'red & green' glitter felt from Hobbycraft

My stash- 6mm & 3mm pearls

'crystal ice' Stickles glitter glue

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall' 3D glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'classic petal' Borderbilities border die by Spellbinder

'flowers & leaves' from the A2 stitched rectangle floral set by Crafty Potential

'pink quartz' metallic fineliner by Spectrum Noir

stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine ink

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous 'tic-tac-toe' creations the DT have made.

I will be back on Friday, so until then take care xx

Watermelon

Its that time of the month again, where I get to share my latest 'Not Just Cards' design team creation with you. As always its an ATG challenge, so get your crafty stash out & join in with us.

I decided to make another Gorjuss Girls canvas for my craft room wall, hope you like it!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Art Divas- ATG

Crafting By Designs- ATG

Crafty Creations- ATG

Happy Little Stampers- watercolour

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- ' Every Summer Has A Story' Gorjuss Girls stamp by Santoro

Derwent Inktense Pencils in green

Skin- mid vermillion

Hair- amber & sicilian yellow

Dress- scarlet pink, vivid green, mallard green & cadmium yellow

Socks- vivid green & indian ink

Shoes- scarlet pink

 Bag- cadmium yellow

Watermelon- scarlet pink, vivid green & mallard green

Plant- scarlet pink, vivid green, mallard green & beech green

Plant pot- iris blue

Surround- red violet

Images stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine 

'7 x 5" artist canvas by Winsor & Newton

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the challenge blog here & check out the fabulous makes by the DT ladies 

I will be back on Sunday, until then take care xx

Figgy Pud!

Good morning, hope you are all well & if your in the UK like me, enjoying this fabulous weather we are having! I have struggled this week, working in a sandwich/breakfast bar it gets so hot when the grill is on 😵!

Anyhoos, I'm here today to share my latest My Time To Craft make with you. This fortnight our theme is....

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

so get out your Christmas stash & join in with us!!

It took me ages to decide on an image to use, but I do love Bebunni, he is one cute rabbit!!

I love using mirri card, but its so hard to photograph!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crimbo Crackers- ATG

Christmas At Sweet Stampin'- ATG Christmas

Crafting By Designs- Christmas

Cute N' Crafty Christmas- ATG

Shopping Our Stash- Christmas

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Figgy Pud' BeBunni by Crafters Companion

Derwent Inktense Pencils

Bebunni- chinese ink & carmine pink

Holly leaves- beech green, hooker's green & apple green

Holly berries- poppy red

Pudding- dark chocolate, shiraz & burnt orange

Brandy cream- tan

Shadow- ink black, indian ink & madder brown

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Christmas Plaid' 12 x 12 stack by DCWV

'red 7 Green' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

My stash- mirri card

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'holly & berries' die cut by C.C.Designs

'Merry Christmas' stamp & die cut from the 'Festive Wishes' signature collection by Sara Davies

'5 x 7" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fab Christmas inspiration the DT have for you!

I will be back soon.....until then take care xxx

Purple Rose

Its time for a new challenge over at 'My Time To Craft' we have a fabulous theme for you this fortnight....

WATERCOLOUR

so get out your watercolour pencils, paints inks etc & join in the fun

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Creations- ATG

Creative Moments- ATG

Double D- roses

Colouring In Scrapland- watercolours

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Rose' by Local King Rubber Stamp

Derwent Inktense Pencils in green

Leaves- beech green, field green & hooker's green

Rose- black, dark purple & deep violet

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Berry Blush' from Back To Basics by Papermania

'purple' card from the A4 stack by Limetree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'stitched rectangle' Thinlits die cut by Sizzix

'triple butterfly' punch by Tonic

'A5 white card blank'

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

Mom!

I'm here today to share with you my latest {PIN}spirational make. You will find this fortnights photo here or at the end of my post.

I know in America you celebrate Mothers Day later than we do, so I thought I would use this opportunity to make my Mom's birthday card. 

I just love how this card looks finished. I wasn't quite sure where I was going with it lol!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Addicted To Stamps- flowers

Penny Black & More- feminine

Always Fun- Mom/female

Colouring in Scrapland- flowers

Creatalicious- flowers

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Alexandra's Tea Rose Corner' by Stamps To Die For

Derwent Inktense Pencils in green

Leaves & stems- beech green & hooker's green

Flower heads & bud- dark chocolate, deep rose & poppy red

Butterfly- deep violet & peacock blue

Papers & Embellishments

'white' water colour card by Crafters Companion

'winter sky' card from an A4 stack by Lime tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Diamond Press' by Crafters Companion

'MOM' from the alphabet tiles set by First Edition

'ribbon flower' border die cut by Apple Blossom

'5" square white card blank

 This fortnights photo

Thank you for stopping by today, I really do appreciate you taking the time to comment on my blog. For those of you who I normally visit, I am sorry I will be around to catch up real soon xx

Take care xx

Pink Flamingos

Hey there fellow crafters, its time for me to share my latest 'Creations In Pink' make with you. You need to pop over here to check out the fab DT makes & this months sponsor!

My darling hubby surprised me on Christmas day with £50 worth of stuff he had ordered me from 'Craftstash' & some of it I wouldn't have ever thought of buying....but I'm loving the fact I'm stepping out of my comfort zone. I will be posting some of those projects over the next few months.
This stamp set is one of his buys....I love it!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Dare 2 B Artzy- animals

Dragonfly Dreams- animal

Colour Crazy- ATG

The Crafty Addicts- ATG with option of pink

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- flamingo from the 'Exotic Birds & Flowers' stamp set by Apple Blossom

Derwent Inktense Pencils

Flamingo- carmine pink & cadmium yellow

Flowers- deep blue, iris blue & carmine pink

Water- iris blue

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Kreativ Paper Block' by Santoro

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

'turquoise' card from the A4 stack by Limetree Crafts

'white' water coloured card by Crafters Companion

My stash- 3mm yellow, pink & blue pearls

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'delicate blossoms' leaf die cuts by Sweet Dixie Dies from Personal Impressions

'5" white square card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, I really do appreciate your comments & taking time out of you day to visit me

Hugs xx

Love Conquers!

Its time for a new challenge over at 'My Time To Craft' & this fortnight we have two challenge themes for you to choose from....

EASTER

OR
HEDGEHOGS

I know some of you don't celebrate Easter, so I thought I would add another theme. 

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creative Moments- ATG
Simon Says Stamp- animal antics
2 Crafty Critter Crazies- ATG
Penny Black- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Love Conquers' by Penny Black

Derwent Inktense Pencils in green

Snail- peacock blue & cherry

Hedgie- sepia ink, bark, madder brown, willow & baked earth

Grass- beech green, mallard green & apple green

Log- sepia ink, madder brown & willow

Sky- iris blue

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Woodland Folk' A4 stack by Docrafts

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'spring border' by Tattered Lace

'leaf' from the 'Delicate Blossoms' set by Sweet Dixie Dies & Personal Impressions

'Stix2' pick up pencil

'3" scalloped edge white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today. please pop over & check out what fabulous creations the MTTC DT have made.

Take care xx