Wanna Build A Snowman?

Its time for the first challenge of the year over at My Time To Craft. We aren't a sponsored challenge, but you are in the running to win a top 3 badge for your blog!!

Our theme for the next fortnight is....

USE YOUR NEW STASH

so any goodies you had for Christmas, get them out & use them!!

I'm such a lucky girl, my darling hubby gave me some pennies for Christmas, to spend in my favourite craft shop. It was one of the easiest things I've ever done lol....no question it was

 'Crafty Purple Frog!'

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Craft Rocket- something new

Lavina World- rubber or clear stamps

Moving Along With The Times- all things new

Die Cut Divas- new things

Tales From The Craftroom- something new

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Wanna Build A Snowman' by Heffy Doodles

Tri-Blend markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink

Tree- light green blend

Baubles- magenta blend

Tinsel- vintage blue blend

Dancing penguin- ice grey shades, ice grey blend & orange blend

Scarf- magenta blend

Standing penguin- ice grey shades, ice grey blend, orange blend

Jumper- magenta blend & green turquoise blend

Snowman- ice grey blend & orange blend

Hat- ice grey shades & magenta blend

Scarf- green turquoise blend

Sky & snow- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

My stash- blue card, both ribbons & 3D foam tape

'silver crystals' Nuvo glitter drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'tag along dies' by Heffy Doodle

'curved border #2' die cut by Spellbinder

confetti is the waste from the 'snowflake combo' die set by Nellie Snellon

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you have a fabulous weekend & manage to get some time to yourself to craft. I will be back tomorrow, until then take care xx

Christmas Fairy

Hey there fellow crafters, I'm here to share my latest {PIN}spirational make with you. This fortnights photo is a fabulous if not brain boggling one lol.....you will find it either here or at the end of my post!

Ok, so the basics are you have to try something you have never done before....so after much brain pain & searching I decided to use 'hair gel' on my card. We are sponsored by the awesome 'Sheepski' this fortnight, so with being on Andrea's DT I knew exactly which image & what I was going to do with my hair gel....... I hope you like it!

It smells lovely lol

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Always Fun Challenges- ATG

Christmas With The Cuties- for a child

Addicted To Stamps- Christmas

Love To Create- anything creative

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Christmas Fairy' by Sheepski

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Faber-Castell Polychromo Pencils in brown

Skin- blush, dark flesh, cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- Vanilla, walnut brown & light yellow ochre

Dress- aquamarine, bluish turquoise, cobalt turquoise, cold grey III & cold grey II

Shoes- aquamarine, bluish turquoise & cobalt turquoise.

Belt- cold grey III & cold grey II

Wings- blossom, pink carmine, fresh blossom & light purple pink

Bauble cap- sleighbell & gold

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card from Rymans

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

'silver mirri, purple mirri & blue stars' by HunkyDory

My stash- purple divine twine & blue gems

Tools & Glues

'Collall all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'circle' die from the doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020

'pine branch' die by Marianne D LR0181

'Merry Christmas' sentiment die by Die'sire

'diamond' pure sheen Nuvo glitter by Tonic

small snowflake punch by Woodware

My stash- hair gel & cello bag

'5" square white card blank'

This fortnights photo

Thank you for stopping by today. Have a great end to the week & I will be back next Thursday. Until then take care xx

Sugarplum Shaker!

It's time for a new challenge over at Inspiration Destination. Where this fortnight we have a fabulous theme for you 

SHAKER CARD

ok so have been making cards for about 15 years or so now & this is only my second ever shaker ...,. I loved making this one & I think I will be trying to make more in the future.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Die Cuttin Divas- ATG

Pammie's Inky Pinkies- ATG

Simon Say Stamp Monday- circles

Addicted To Stamp- animals

Come & Get It- nautical

Crazy 4 Challenges- summer destination

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Sugarplum' Swiss Pixie by C.C.Designs

Images- 'sea creatures'  from the 'By The Sea' set by Creative Expressions

Image- 'porthole' from the 'Sea View Collection' by Sheena Douglass

Derwent Inktense words in brown

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Spectrum Noir pencils numbers

Sugarplum

Skin- blush, 09 & 08

Hair- amber, saddle brown & madder brown

Tshirt- neutral grey & hot red

Trousers- peacock blue, iris blue & hot red

Circle behind Sugarplum- tea green 

Porthole- neutral grey

Big seahorse- thistle

Small seahorse- carmine pink

Fat fish- cadmium orange

Octopus-teal green & red oxide

Skinny fish- iris blue

Tim Holtz distress ink

Sea- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

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

'white' card from the black & white stack by Papermania  

My stash- acetate & sequins

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

'Foam Squares' by Dovecraft from Crafty Purple Frog

Sizzix Bigshot

'grass' die cut by Marianne D LR0360

'Circle' die cut from the Doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020

'Vintage Flourish #1' by Joy Crafts 6003/0032

'Vintage Flourish #2' by Joy Crafts 6003/0029

All stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine from Crafty Purple Frog

All stamped onto 'Ranger Surfaces' watercolour paper' from Crafty Purple Frog

'6" square white scalloped edge card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

I really enjoyed making this card, I hope you will join in with our 'shaker' challenge this fortnight. Also why not pop over & checkout what fabulous 'shaker cards' the 'Dream Team' have made

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Have A Hoppy Day!

I've deleted all my usual chatter because of what has happened 50 miles away from us....my heart goes out to everyone involved xx

Its time for me to share my latest 'Try Stampin' on Tuesday creation with you. Don't forget the sketch is a must the theme is optional. You will find the sketch here, or at the end of my post!

This fortnights optional theme, which I think I have covered in buckets, is......

PRETTY AS A PICTURE

I've had this cute bunny for a while now & decided he fitted the theme perfectly!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cutie Pie- cute, ribbon & rubber

Creative Craft Cottage- include an animal

Sparkles Forum- four or more legs

Pile it On- animals

Deep Ocean- furry/feathered friends

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Tulip Bunny' by Little Claire's

Derwent Coloursoft Pencils

Sansodor

Bunny- brown black, brown, pale brown, white & blush pink

Heart- deep red & red

Plant pot- white, royal purple, bright lilac & pale lavender

Tulips- pimento, rose & bright pink

Leaves- dark green & light green

Ground- black, mid grey & dove grey

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Bird Song' by First Edition

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

'white' card from the black & white stack by Papermania

Neenah Desert Storm 'kraft' card from Crafters Companion

'Have A Hoppy Day' sentiment from the Woodland Rabbits set by Dawn Bibby

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

Sizzix Bigshot

'Olivia' Classiques ribbon threader die by Die'sire (used part of)

'circle' die cut from the Doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020

'ticket' die cut by X-cut 657569  (faux layer)

'triple butterfly' punch by Tonic

All stamps, stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine from Crafty Purple Frog

'C6 deckled edge white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget the sketch is a must & the theme is optional. Can't wait to see what you create...

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I Love Shopping!

I can't believe its that time again, already! What is going on with time its kinda flying by!!!

Its nearly the end of May already, doesn't seem like long since our Danni was home for Christmas. Thankfully she is home again in just over a month, for a whole month....I for one can't wait, gonna snuggle her so much. Poor kid lol

Anyhoos, as I said, its that time again when I share my latest creation with you for 

'If I Give A Crafter A Cookie' we have a fabulous cookie image for you to take inspiration from this fortnight. You can find that here, or at the end of my post!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Aud Sentiments- ATG with sentiment

Creative Knockouts- humorous

Crafty Sentiments- pastel colours

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Lady With Shopping' by Wild Rose Studio (really old)

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

Skin- blush, 09 & 08

Hair- champagne, 95 & 86

Dress & hat- pastel blue & 66

Flower- yellow. pink mittens & 29

Ribbons- peony, 79 & 78

Jewellery- amethyst & 79

Shopping bags- soft lime, 43, tea green, 114 & 112

Handbag- pink mittens, 29 & lavender

Ground- ice grey 1, 2 & 3

Papers & Embellishments

DP- LOTV 'Bonnets & Bowties by Nitwits

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

'white' card from the  12 x 12 black & white stack by Papermania

sentiment a magazine freebie

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

Sizzix Bigshot

'rectangles #3'  die cuts by Nellie Snellon MFD048

small 'corner rounder' punch by X-cut

Image stamped using 'tuxedo black' Memento ink from Crafty Purple Frog

Sentiment stamped using 'onyx black' Versafine from Crafty Purple Frog

'C6 white card blank'  from Crafty Purple Frog 

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

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Star Lilies

Its time for some inspiration to help you with you challenge creation for Inspiration Destination. We are into the second week of three that this challenge is running.

We are as always an ATG challenge blog but to change it up a bit we decided to add the optional theme of.....

MASCULINE

if you look at my card you can see I haven't followed the theme, you don't have to either. Also remember our challenge is JFF, but we do have a Top 3.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

A Bit More Time To Craft- ATG

A Perfect Time To Craft- ATG

The Artistic Stamper- floral fantasy

Country View- flower power

Always Fun- flowers

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Star Lilies' by Stampendous

Derwent Inktense

Buds & Flowers- carmine pink & shiraz

Leaves & stems- beech green, hookers green & apple green

Panpastels

Image background- ultramarine blue

Background- turquoise shade

Papers & Embellishments

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

'white' card from the 12 x 12 black & white stack by Papermania

Watercolour card by Crafters Companion

Tools & Glues

'collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

Sizzix Bigshot

'rectangles #3' die cuts by Nellie Snellon MFD048 (with faux layer)

'with sympathy' die cut by Die'sire

'large' corner rounder punch by X-cut

'patterned' punch by Fiskars

'C6 white card blank' from Craft Purple Frog

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget you still have two weeks to enter our challenge

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Forever Friends!

It's my first creation this year for Try Stampin on Tuesday, where as always we have an awesome sketch for you to follow, but we have an optional theme which this time is....

MY FAVOURITE THINGS

don't forget the sketch is a must (which you can find here or at the end of this post) but the theme is optional...have fun!

I decided to go with both the sketch & theme this time. I absolutely adore Forever Friends & love colouring their bears in. So they absolutely one of My Favourite Things

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Lost Coast Portal to Creativity- ATG
The Paper Girls- patterned papers
Crafting Musketeers- ATG
Die Cutting Diva's- no sentiment

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Forever Friends Balloon Bear' 

Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers- numbers & words in black

Spectrum Noir Pencils numbers in brown

Bear- GB2 caramel, 91 & 90

Flower- CF3 canary & PP5 fruit pink

Balloon- DP2 old lavender & 80

Grass- LG3 meadow, 48 & 47

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'New Bloom' by First Edition 

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

My stash- baby pink ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue from Crafty Purple Frog

'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Crafty Purple Frog

Sizzix Bigshot

'rectangles #3' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD048

'dotties' card candi die cut by Presscut PCD45

'C6 deckled edge white card blank' from Crafty Purple Frog

This fortnights sketch...

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you will join in with us & use this awesome sketch. Don't forget the sketch is a must, but the theme is optional

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3 Little Bears!

Its time for a new challenge over at Try Stampin on a Tuesday. We have a fabulous sketch for you to follow this week, with an optional theme of ....

SURPRISE!

don't forget the sketch is a must, the theme optional! You will find this weeks sketch here or at the end of this post.

I have had these LOTV stamps for a while now, but have only used them a few times. They are way to cute to stay uninked lol...

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Boots- use a stamp

Cutie Pie- cute

Cards Galore- stamp or digi

Katy Bee- all about animals

Morgans Art- 3 of something (3 bears)

Image & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Present Trio' by Lili of the Valley'

Derwent Coloursoft Pencils

Top Bear- blush pink, mid terracotta, pale brown & mid brown

Present- electric blue, blue & deep red

Middle Bear- deep red, blush pink, mid terracotta, steel grey & dove grey

Bottom Bear- blush pink, mid terracotta, brown earth & brown

Present- orange, pale orange & deep red

Background- baby blue & blue

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Party Time' by Deco'Time

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

My stash- red silk ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

X-cut Xpress

'circle' die cuts from the Doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020

'6" square white card blank'

This weeks sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment.

Please pop over & check out what the fab DT have created.

Hugs xx

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Little Bundle of Joy!

Hi & welcome to my little part of the world wide web. I hope you are all well & getting in lots of crafty time!

I'm here today to share with you my latest creation for Try Stampin' on Tuesday, we have a fabulous sketch for you to follow (you can find it either here of at the end of this post). Don't forget there is an optional theme of....

WONDER AROUND YOU

but the sketch is a must, theme optional!

One of our Katie's friends has recently given birth to a baby boy called Charlie, so I thought I would make Katie a card to give to the proud mom & dad!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Sentiments- ATG

Get Creative- celebrations (new baby)

Animal Friends- animals with die cut/punches

Crafting Musketeers- babies

Let's Craft & Create- 4 legged friends

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Wild About You' by Rachelle Anne Miller

Spectrum Noir Pencils & Sansodor

Giraffe- 87, 09, 70, 66, 65, 34, 22, 17, 10, 47 & 46

Flowers- 30 & 29

Birdies- 30, 29, 14, 91 & 86

Ground- 59 & 57

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Bazoo' by Helz Cuppleditch

'Desert Storm' kraft card by Crafters Companion

My stash- ribbon, sentiment & giraffe button

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue 

X-cut Xpress

'Rectangles #3' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD048

'Ribbon' punch by Woodware

'large corner' punch by X-cut

'Oval' die cut by Sizzix 657563

'6" square scalloped edge white card blank

This fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget to pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fabulous creations the DT have made.

Hugs xx

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Crafty LiLi

It's time for a new release over at Inky Impressions & they are all so sweet, I just love them. Please pop over here & check them all out & especially what the fab Inkettes have made with them...

I was lucky enough to get the super cute, Scrapbooking LiLi to play with, I hope you like what I have done with her....

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Ribbons- ribbon

The Crafty Addicts- ATG with sentiment

Passion For Promarkers- stripes

Creative Craft Cottage- three of a kind (card candi)

Oddball Art- girl

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Crafty LiLi' by Inky Impressions

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in words

Spectrum Noir Pencils in numbers

Skin- blush, 86 & 08

Eyes- azure

Lips- blush & 33

Hair- umber, warm grey 5 & 3, 120 & 119

Hairband- lipstick red & 33

Jumper & tights- 120 & 33

Dress- april showers, 114 & 113

Shoes- april showers, 114, 113 & sunflower

Paper- 112, peony & 105

Scissors- warm grey 2

Ground- tan & champagne

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Curiosity Corner' by Dovecraft

'grey' card is from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'Dotty Ritz' card candi

My stash- grey ribbon & pearl heart ribbon slider 

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'with love' mini sentiment die cut by Tattered Lace

'rectangles #3' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD048

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

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget to pop over & see what the Inkettes have created using our fabulous new release images!

Hugs xx

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Christmas Joy!

It's time for the start of a new challenge over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday. Make sure you pop over & see what fabulous creations the DT have made. Don't forget you can find the sketch either here...or at the end of my post! 

As always, the sketch is a must & the theme is optional. This fortnights theme is...

PARTY!

don't forget its optional & the sketch is a must!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Artistic Inspirations- die cuts

Critters & Creatures- ATG with a critter

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- ATG as long as Christmas

Sparkles Monthly- animal magic

Sparkles Christmas- Christmas cuties

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Christmas Joy' by Penny Black

Tim Holtz distress inks

Mouse- antique linen, tea dye & vintage photo

Hat- festive berries & tumbled glass

Presents- festive berries, tumbled glass, mowed lawn & squeezed lemonade

Ground- mowed lawn

Papers & Embellishments

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

My stash- red ribbon & sentiment

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'Swiss Dots' embossing folder by Provocraft

'Circle' die cuts by X-cut 503416

'Circle' de cuts from the Doily set by Nellie Snellon MFD020

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

This fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, don't forget you have two weeks to enter our challenge using the above sketch, the theme is optional.

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Get Well Soon

It's Saturday YAY!!! So that means a new challenge over at My Time To Craft. The theme for the next fortnight is.....

GET WELL SOON

It's one card I always need & never have, so fabulous theme for me 

I just loved colouring this fabulous image in.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

A Beautiful Mess- ATG

Cut It Up- spring flowers

Moving Along With The Times- spring flowers

Brown Sugar- ATG

Crafting With An Attitude- ATG

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Iris' by Personal Impressions J0589-P

Derwent Inktense Pencils

Flowers & buds- sun yellow, scarlet pink & peacock blue

Leaves- iron green, beech green & apple green

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Vintage Romance' by Craft Sensations

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

My stash- 4mm silver pearls & white organza ribbon

Tools & Glue

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

X-cut Xpress

'Rectangles #3' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD048

'Corner Bow' die cut by Memory Box 98371 (part of)

'Get Well Soon' die cut by Die'sire

'6" elegant edge white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, if you have a few minutes please pop over & check out the girls 'Get Well Soon' creations.

Hugs xx

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