Puddin'

This is my first post of the day, please call back later to see some of my other DT creations xx

 Its time for me to share my latest 'Happy Little Stampers Christmas' DT creation with you. As always we are ATG with an added twist & this month the twist is...

JINGLE BELLS

I have a jingle bell, around Puddin's neck. Isn't he the cutest? As soon as I saw him, I just had to have!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Dare 2 B Artzy- Christmas In July

Taylor Made Cards 4 U- holidays in July

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Puddin' by Sweet November Stamps

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Distress Oxides Inks by Tim Holtz in red

Puddin'

Body- earth brown blend & bistre

Nose, tail, hooves & antlers- muted brown blend & bistre

Ears- fair skin blend & cinnamon

Eyes- brown grey shades & ice grey shades

Bell- gold yellow blend

Shadow- light phthalo blue

Snow & sentiment colour distressed using- salty ocean

Snow- titanium white acrylic paint by Reeves

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

'black' card from the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D glue with tools'

Sizzix Bigshot

'A2 curved borders #1 & #2' Spellbinders

'Speckling Brush' by Frisk (snow in the sky)

'Merry Christmas' by M & C Boutique

'5" square white card blank

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

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

Lilly

 Good morning fellow crafters I hope you are well. Our Harvey is one next month!!??? How on earth has that happened so fast. He has been super spoilt, as he should be lol. We decided to get him a little kitchen unit thingy, but ended up with a bigger one lol. He spends hours in their kitchen just emptying Katie's cupboards, so hopefully he will empty his own now! Probably not, but it was worth a try! Anyhoos, I've still got a few things to get for him. he loves Blues Clues (which was around when the girls were tiny) so we are gonna get him a few Blue books & a Paw Patrol toy, then I think thats it!

Right, the reason I'm here is to share my latest 'Creatalicious' DT make with you. This month we are sponsored by the fabulous 'Sheepski' Yay I get to play with another of Andrea's great images. Make sure you pop over here & check them all out.

Our theme this time around is....

FOR A WOMEN

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cut it Up- Mothers Day

Crafty Creations- ATG

Crafty Gal Corner- for the ladies

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Lilly' by Sheepski

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in black

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in pink

Skin- blush, cinnamon & medium flesh

Hair- nutmeg, cold grey VI & dark sepia

Lillies- light purple pink, middle purple pink & cold grey VI

Surround- dark indigo

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' card form the A4 stack by Papermill

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'with love' from the 'sentiments two' set by Spellbinder

'triple butterfly' punch by Tonic

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on the 17th, until then stay safe xx

Hello Friend

My final post for today, please scroll down & see my previous 2 creations xx

Its time for a new challenge over at 'Incy Wincy' we are sponsored by the fabulous 'Sheepski' So make sure you pop on over here & see what fab prize you could win!!

Our theme for the next fortnight is.......

BORDERS 

or

BRIGHT COLOURS

I decided to use one of my favourite girlie images, along with a new border stamp.  I hope you like it!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- ATG

Sweet Stampin'- special woman

Crafty Friends- ladies/girls

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Winter Warmer' by Sheepski

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Versafine Clair Pigment ink by Tsukineko in pink

Promarkers in green

Skin- fair skin blend

Hair- ice grey shades & ice grey blend

Eyes- blue turquoise blend

Jumper, lips & nails- antique pink blend

Snood- vintage blue blend

Ring- light yellow blend

Sky & stencil- warm breeze

Border- french navy

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

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

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'Hello Friend' Sentiments Too by Spellbinders

'stitched rectangles' thinlits by Sizzix

'stitched squares' by X-Cut

'fade away' stencil by Creative Expressions

'6" white square card blank'

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

I will be back on the 8th with another DT make, stay safe 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

Congrats!

 Its time for me to share my latest 'Cardz 4 Galz' DT creation with you. For the next fortnight our theme is......

COCKTAILS, WINE, COFFEE

any or all will do, as long as we can see them on your make!

I just had to use Henry, I've had this set of stamps for ages & never used them, so Henry is a happy mouse as he came out to play! lol!! It did take me three attempts to finish this card tho....two went in the bin oops!! 

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creative Moments- ATG

Paper Craft Crew- romance

Watercooler- all about occasions

613 Avenue- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Henry Mouse' from the secret stampkit fall 2012 by Whiff of Joy

Polychromo Pencils by Faber Castell in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Henry

Ears- cinnamon & medium flesh

Fur- black & brown ochre

Hat- black, cold grey VI & warm grey Vi

Tshirt- warm grey IV

Neckerchief- dark red & scarlet red

Trousers- helio blue reddish. cobalt blue & ultramarine

Lady Mouse

Ears- cinnamon & medium flesh

Fur- bistre

Bow & dress- dark red & middle cadmium red

Shoes- dark red, middle cadmium red & violet purple

Necklace- violet purple

Vines- burnt sienna

Leaves- hooker's green & leaf green

Wine- magenta

Bag- dark red

Wine glasses- light phthalo green & warm grey 1

Ironwork- cold grey V

Tables & chairs- permanent green olive, earth green yellowish & may green

Flame- pale geranium lake & cadmium yellow

Candle holder- light phthalo green

Rose- middle cadmium red, pale geranium lake & light cadmium red

Ground- warm grey V, warm grey IV & warm grey III

Sky- skyblue

Surround- pine needles, forest moss & crushed olive

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Lynda Chapman

DP- 'Fall in Love' by Love to Craft

'green' card from the 6" square stack 'Nostalgia' by Core'dinations

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'ivy corners' by Marianne D CR1253

'funky alphabet' from the Die Cutting Essentials Special Edition issue 7

'scalloped labels #1' Nestabilities Spellbinder

'5" white square card blank'

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fabulous new creations the DT have made to help inspire you 

I will be back tomorrow with a new challenge blog for you!!

 So until then take care & stay warm 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

Winter Birthday

 Hi there, I hope you all had an amazing Christmas, lots of food & some new crafty stash. We had an amazing day with Harvey the poor little guy was so excited. He wasn't quite sure what to do with himself lol But it was super cute watching him trying to open his presents & then being more excited about the paper than what was in it!!

With his Grandpappy

So funny, he just wanted to play with my phone!

First time out in the snow with his Momma

He loved it!

Anyhoos I'm here today to share my last creation of the year for 'Cardz 4 Galz' where for the next fortnight we want to see you creations that contain....

MORE THAN ONE FOLD

I decided to use a die I have had for ages, but haven't yet played with....love it!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Creations- ATG

Everybody Art- animals

Unicorn- ATG

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- ATG with a critter

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Balloon Bunch Christmas' by Clearly Besotted

Polychromo Pencils by Faber Castell

Houses- dark red, caput mortuum violet, brown ochre, bistre, cream, warm grey III, warm grey II, cold grey IV & cold grey III

Balloons

Tree- hooker's green & permanent green

Circles- dark cadmium orange & cadmium yellow

Star- helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise & cobalt green

Boot- madder & permanent carmine

Square- fuchsia, light purple pink & cobalt blue

Circles- ultramarine, light ultramarine, sky blue, permanent green & grass green

Penguin- cold grey VI, cold grey IV, dark naples ochre

Bear- raw umber, brown ochre & scarlet red

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Lynda Chapman

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

DP- my stash

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'3mm black foam squares' by Stix 2

Sizzix Bigshot

'Pop Up' Happy day die cut by Spellbinders

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fabulous 'more than one fold' creations the DT have made!

I will be back next year (lol) tomorrow! So until then 

STAY SAFE & A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 

LOTS OF LOVE & BEST WISHES 
FROM ME, NICO & HARVEY XXXXX

Giraffe Snuggles

 I'm back again later today with another DT creation to share with you, but until then here's my latest make for 'Get Creative' were the theme for the next month is....

BLACK & ONE OTHER COLOUR

I decided to go with different shades of brown, I'm really happy with the result!

We are sponsored by 'Drawn by Krista' so make sure you pop over here & check out what fab prize you could win!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafters Castle- ATG

Sweet Stampin'- anything but a birthday card

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Momma & Baby Giraffe' from Drawn by Krista

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell

Momma- burnt umber, brown ochre, raw umber & bistre

Baby- nougat & van dyck brown

Shadow- payne's grey & dark sepia

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

DP- 'chalkboard' by Craft Sensations

'black' car by Lynda Chapman

'kraft' card from the 12 x 12 Kraft stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Diamond Press by Crafter Companion

'with love' from the sentiments #2 set by Spellbinders

'C6 deckled edge white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop back later to see my DT creation for 'A Place To Start'

Until then take care xx

More Reindeer Games

Firstly I want to apologies to Hazel, for my card being so late. We took Harvey out for the day on Wednesday, I was fine. A bit sore when we got home but ok. Spent all day Thursday asleep on the sofa, my body felt like it was bruised all over & my feet were being squeezed tight...it was horrible. So yeah I'm sorry my post is late hunnie xx

I'm back with my mid challenge share for my GDT post over at 'Fezziwigs Festive Frolics' where you still have a week to enter. The theme is

so elves, reindeer's etc

I decided to use a different stamp, but from the same set I used on the 26th of last month. Just love this set!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

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

Crimbo Crackers- ATG

Krafty Chicks- stamp act!

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Reindeer Games' by C.C.Designs

Polychromo Pencils by Faber-Castell in black

Distress oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Reindeer- deep sepia, van dyck brown & bistre

Antlers- burnt umber & deep sepia

Scarf- magenta & light red violet

Coat- cadmium orange, cadmium yellow. magenta. light red violet, hookers green, emerald green & permanent green

Ground- cold grey VI, warm grey IV, warm grey III & white

Sky- salty ocean

Embossing colour- vintage photo

Papers & Embellishments

Neenah 'desert storm' Kraft card by Crafters Companion

'white'  colouring card by Rymans

'black'  card by Lynda Chapman

My stash 4mm white pearl

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'labels #2' by Spellbinder

poinsettia embossing folder magazine freebie

'shaved ice' Frantage by Stampendous

'aqua plains' Nuvo jewel drops by Tonic

'merry christmas' by Die'sire

'large' corner rounder punch by X-cut

'5" scalloped edge white square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back later today, so until the stay safe, hugs xx

Harvey's Baby Shower

As a few of you know, we are going to be welcoming our first grandchild into the world in June  (so excited) As of today, they have decided on the name Harvey. I just love it & can't wait to meet him. As Katie still lives at home with us, I am getting lots of time to talk to him & feeling him kick makes me cry every time!! 

Anyhoos, as Katie decided she wanted a Baby Shower, I said I'd make the invites....never made Baby Shower ones before!

After spending ages looking on the internet for an image she liked, I said why don't you draw your own (as she is an artist & wants to be a tattoo artist eventually) So this little cutie is what she came up with!!

Oh this make is my DT creation over at 'Not Just Cards' 

Katie drew two different ones & then couldn't decide which to use so I did 10 of each!

She has even put a small H on his bib 💖

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Creations- ATG

Watercooler Wednesdays- any occasion

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Baby Penguin' by Katie

Images- 'Baby Penguin With His Dodie' by Katie

Tri-Blend markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in pink

Baby Penguin

Head, wings & body- ice grey shades

Shade on his tummy & head- ice grey blend

Beak & feet- burnt orange blend

Bandanna bib- true blue shades

Baby Penguin With His Dodie

Head, wings & body- ice grey shades

Shade on his tummy & head- ice grey blend

Feet- burnt orange blend

Bandanna bib- true blue shades

Dodie- aqua blue blend

Background- salty ocean

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

My stash- blue card

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'Parenthesis' rectangle #2 by X-Cut 503045

'A2 curved border' Borderbilities die by Spellbinder

'A-B-E-H' from Part 1 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-cut

'O-R'  from Part 2 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-cut

'S-V-W-Y' from Part 3 of the mini alphabet die cut collection by X-cut

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fabulous creations the

'Not Just Cards' DT have made to help inspire you this month.

I will be back on the 15th until then take care xx

Jo's Daffodils

Ok, so I said I had something special for you this week. Well pop over to Kit and Clowder on Facebook & pick up this gorgeous freebie by Sheepski!

Make sure you join our Sheepski Facebook group, so you can see what fab new images & other stuff we have going on!

Don't forget to drop Andrea a thank you as well!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Through The Craftroom Door- ATG
Crafting Happiness- ATG option flowers
Di's Digi Design- use digi image

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Jo's Daffodils' by Sheepski

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Nuvo Markers by Tonic in green

Promarkers/Flexmarkers in brown

Daffodils- indian saffron, bright sunflower, lemon drops & gold yellow blend

Stems- citrus green blend

Water- aqua blue blend

Table- muted brown blend

Vase- ice grey blend & cool grey 1

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Heritage Rose' by Craftwork Cards

'white' colouring card from Rymans

'black & yellow' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

'silver crystals' Nuvo glitter drops by Tonic

'ebony black' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

'wedgewood blue' Nuvo crystal drops by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'A2 curved border' die cut #1 Borderbilities by Spellbinder

'C6 deckled edge white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out the fabulous makes the DT have made for this event, over on Sheepski's Facebook page!
I will be back on the 2nd March until then take care xx

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