Christmas Kitty

This is my first post for today, please call back later to see my creation for My Time To Craft xx

Its that time of the month again where I share my creation with you for Natalie & Amy's

This month the theme is....

FLOWERS

but they must be in your stamped image whether that's rubber or digi it's ok.

I decided I needed to make a Christmas card, using a stamp I have had for a while now...& yeah you've guessed it, still not used. Well I can't remember using her!

Is it just me or is mirri card a real pain to photograph!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Completely Christmas- add texture (my poinsettia)
The Stamping Boutique- more than 1 layer
Creative Knockouts- lots of layers
ABC Christmas- D = die cuts

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Happy Christmas' by Strawberry Kisses from Natalie & Amy's

Tim Holtz distress inks

Kitty- black soot, weathered wood & tattered rose

Bow & plant pot- salty ocean

Ground- iced spruce

Poinsettia- pine needles, peeled paint, barn door, festive berries & wild honey

All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back 2 Basics Modern Christmas' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- red paper & gold mirri card

Tools & Glues

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Poinsettia' die cut by Marianne D LR0121 from Natalie & Amy's

'Garden Branch' die cut by Marianne D LR0151 (part used) from Natalie & Amy's

'5" square red card blank' 

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'flower' creations we have to show you & also what fantastic prize is up for grabs this month...

Hugs xx

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Flower Power!

It's the first of February, where did January go?....madness! Anyhoos I'm here today to show you my latest creation for The Craft Garden. This month we have a gorgeous picture & some scrummy colours to inspire you to create. Either click here or scroll to the end of my post to see the photo.

I decided I liked both the colours & the flowers are just scrummy. So I dug out one of my older & dare I say unused stamps! oops!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Allsorts- flower power

Brown Sugar- 3 different embellishments (card candi, flower & ribbon)

Jo' Scrap Shack- neglected tool (ribbon punch)

Polkadoodles- flower power

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Flower Power' from the Strawberry Kisses collection from Natalie & Amy's

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers

Sansodor

Kitty- march hare, 88 & 87

Bow- lavender, 79 & 78

Plant pot- heather, 81, 80 & 78

Flower- sand dune, 85 & 84, leaf green, 52, rose pink, 40, 39 & 38

Ground- meadow green, 48, 46  45

Text- heather, 81, 80, rose pink, 40 & 39

Ribbon- coloured with purple violet

Papers & Embellishments

DP- ? by DCWV

My stash- ribbon, pink card, card candi & lilac pearlised paper

Tools & Glues

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

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

Sizzix Bigshot

'Daisies #2' die cut by Sizzix

'Ribbon' punch by Woodware

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

This months photo to inspire you...

Thank you for stopping by today, hope you having a great weekend

hugs xx

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'Yummy!'

Today is the start of a new challenge over at The Perfect Sentiment, where this week we are saying

GOODBYE SUMMER, HELLO SCHOOL!

Ok so, you need to create a card with either a summer theme or back to school theme. Don't forget your sentiment on the front!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

The Sweet Shop- fab sketch (rotated)

Crafty Cardmakers-fun in the sun

Card Mania- ribbon

Image & Colouring Medium

Image- 'The Cutest Ice Cream Cart' by The Paper Shelter

Promarker, Flexmarker & Tim Holtz distress inks

Skin- dusky pink & blush

Hair- vintage photo

Clothes- salty ocean, broken china, tumbled glass, mustard seed, picked raspberry & milled lavender

Hat & Apron- iced spruce

Ice cream cart- picked raspberry, gathered twigs, iced spruce, broken china & tumbled glass

Ice creams- gathered twigs, scattered straw, victorian velvet, festive berries, antique linen & aged mahogany

Poster- festive berries, gathered twigs, scattered straw, aged mahogany & iced spruce

Sandwich board- iced spruce, gathered twigs, scattered straw, broken china  tumbled glass & squeezed lemonade

'Yummy' picked raspberry

'Cherries' mowed lawn & festive berries

A lot of the distress inks have been purchased from Natalie & Amy's!

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back To Basics II' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

My stash- pink paper & ribbon

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Tools & Glues

Collall all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

Sizzix Bigshot

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

'Bow Border' die cut by Crafts Too CTD17015

'Scalloped Square' die cut by X-cut 503404

'Small' corner rounding punch by X-cut

'Yummy' from the 'Yum Strawberry Kisses' stamp set from Natalie & Amy's

'Cherries' from the 'Party Girl Strawberry Kisses' stamp set from Natalie & Amy's

This week we are sponsored by 'The Paper Shelter, the winner will receive a $20 voucher to spend on their fab images!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I will be popping around to see you all later....please try & pop over  to The Perfect Sentiment challenge blog & see what fab creations the DT have made!

Hugs xx

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'Sip & Relax'

I just want to wish my gorgeous hubby a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY XX  loves ya grub
hugs shell xx

It's time for a new image release over at The Stamping Chef. This week we have a stunning religious image & an image for those of us who like our MaccyD's  Not that I do, I prefer KFC or Burger King. As our local KFC is next door to a MaccyD's we have dinner in KFC then pop over to MaccyD's for a milkshake & McFlurry lol!

Anyhoos here's my creation using 

'Sip & Relax'

I ended up decoupaging this image up & adding a bit of sparkle!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Digi Galore- fab sketch
Digi Darla- 3D something (the front row)

Glitter & Sparkle- bright colours

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Sip & Relax' by The Stamping Chef

5" square card blank

Derwent Inktense pencils

YUM- fuchsia

Cupcake- tan, sicilian yellow, thistle, fuchsia, cherry & apple green

Milkshake- mallard green, green aquamarine, dark aquamarine, crimson & hot red

Macaroon- burnt orange, tangerine, cadmium orange & sienna gold

Choc chip cookie- dark chocolate, willow & saddle brown

Doughnut- madder brown, willow, saddle brown, tan & fuchsia

Tea cup- deep blue, peacock blue, bright blue, madder brown & tan

Tea bag- sepia ink & payne's grey

Table- carmine pink

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Miss Caroline' by My Minds Eye

'YUM' from the Yum, Strawberry Kisses stamp set from Natalie & Amy's

'Labels & Tags' die cut by Joy Crafts 6003/0028

'Simple Buckles' die cut by Memory Box 98185

Ribbon & sentiment my stash

'Crystal Ice' Ice Stickles

Turquoise card by Kodak

Thank you so much for stopping by today, please pop over & see what the fab new release DT have made with this & the new religious image. Also Tamara, the boss at The Stamping Chef has a fab prize up for grabs click here for all the details!

Hugs xx

'Yummy Sweet Treats'

Hi, hope your all well. Sending those that need hugs, huge hugs!

I am so excited my friend Ruthie is calling to see me on Friday. I met her on our crafty weekend in 2011 & I love her to bits. We have shared a room on both weekends & we always end up with achy ribs from laughing, she is an absolutely gorgeous girlie with a gorgeous heart!

Anyhoos today is the start of a new challenge over at The Perfect Sentiment, this week we want to see your creations including

SWEET TREATS!

so include, cupcakes, sweeties, ice cream etc!

DON'T FORGET YOUR SENTIMENT!!!

I just love this super cute image!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Quirky Crafts- fab sketch with twine, embossing & die cuts

Lawnscaping- embossing

My Craft Spot- cute critters

Stamp & Create- use at least one die cut

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Chocolate Delight' by House Mouse

5" square Kraft card blank

Tim Holtz distress markers

Left to Right

Mouse #1- antique linen, brushed corduroy & spun sugar

Mouse #2- antique linen, tea dye & spun sugar

Mouse #3- antique linen, pumice stone & spun sugar

Sweeties- walnut stain & picket fence

Ground- stormy sky

'YUM'- vintage photo 

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Boho Chic' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's

'Orange' divine twine

'Kraft' card by Papermania from Natalie & Amy's

Colour distressing has been done with 'burnt sienna' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's

'YUM' sentiment from the Yum Strawberry Kisses stamp set from Natalie & Amy's

'Dotty Coffee Bean' card candi

'Lavish Branch' die cut by Memory Box (cut down) from Natalie & Amy's

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

This week we are sponsored by Meljen Designs the winner will receive 4 free digi images of their choice!

Thank you for stopping by today, I really do appreciate you taking the time. Make sure you pop over to the Perfect Sentiment challenge blog & see what fa creations the DT have made to inspire you!

Hugs xx

Blinging Birthday!

WOW! where did that month go? It doesn't seem 5 minutes since I was posting my first DT card for the new challenge blog Natalie & Amy. I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you who entered, we had an amazing number of people enter!!

I'm starting to get a bit over excited now, as this time in 2 weeks I will be on my crafty weekend away with Natalie, Amy & also a few of the DT girls.....I'm just hoping my M.E doesn't spoil it for me!

Anyhoos on with this months challenge, you have until the 29th of October to enter. Our theme this month is 

BLINGING BIRTHDAY!

I decided to use one of my cute Strawberry Kisses kitties, I have used Stickles as bubbles & all the cherries have been glossy accented, but I just can't get a good photo!! Arghhh!!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Papertake Weekly- fab sketch

Gem Of A Challenge- for the girls
Totally Papercrafts- pretty pastels

Goodies I Have Used

Image, sentiment & cherries- from the 'Party Girl' stamp set 'Strawberry Kisses' from Natalie & Amy's

5" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy's

Kitty- FS8, IG2 & IG1

Glass- BT2, BT1, PP2 & PP1

Umbrella & lemon- CT4, CT3, CT2 & TN3

Cherries- DR5, CR11, CR9, CR7, JG2 & JG1

'Party Girl'- PP6, PP5 & PP4

Ground- BGR1

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Back To Basics III' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

Ribbon-  'Back To Basics III' by Dovecraft from Natalie & Amy's

'Star Dust' Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Glossy Accents from Natalie & Amy's

Colour distressing has been done with 'yellow ochre' Panpastel from Natalie & Amy's

Our fab prize this month is 

WOW how cool is that, do you think they would notice if I entered lol!!

Please take a few minutes to pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made.

hugs xx

BINGO!

This is my first post for today please pop back later to see my My Time To Craft creation! 

hugs xx

I hope your all OK, for those who aren't a huge hugs coming your way!

We had a really busy weekend, shopping Saturday, then off out otter hunting Saturday night & yeah we saw one! Oh how gorgeous such a cutie, then on the way back to the car we got buzzed by a couple of bats arghh!! Then while we were driving home we were driving along side a field & just outside my window there was a barn owl following us......stunning!! 

Sunday what a fantastic day we had, we spent the day on Southport beach watching the airshow! Just fantastic, I do love watching the planes. Nige managed to take over 1000 photos lol!

Anyhoos on with this fortnights challenge over at A&T Challenge where this time we have a BINGO card challenge for you. You will find the Bingo card here!

Another fab image that I have coloured with my Prisma pencils!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Sketch Saturday- fab sketch
Paper Playtime- gingham & die cuts

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Flower with Butterfly' by A&T

C6 card blank

Prisma pencils & sansodor

Papers & Embellishments

DP- off the 'Strawberry Kisses' cd from Natalie & Amy's

Ribbon my stash

Pink & green paper by Kodak

Flower die cut by Marianne D LR0164

Leaf die cut by Marianne D LR0117

Faux stitching done using a terracotta Promarker with fine nib

Button from Natalie & Amy's

Star dust Stickles from Natalie & Amy's

Copper pearl Liquid Pearls from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for popping by today, please pop over at the main challenge blog & see what fab bingo creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx

Friends Forever!

Its time for a new challenge over at My Time To Craft! Don't forget if you entered last week to pop over & see if you made the Top 3 & also I have announced our 3 new DT members!

So on with the new challenge, this fortnight we want to see your 

IT'S RAINING CATS & DOGS!

your creation must have a cat or a dog on or both! So I hope you will take the time to join us!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Rogue Red Head Designs- great sketch

Stamping Sisters in Christ- something new (stamps & CD)

Poodles Parlour- cute & cuddly

Goodies I Have Used

Image & sentiment - 'Friends' from the Strawberry Kisses range from Natalie & Amy

5" square card blank

Spectrum Noirs from Natalie & Amy

Doggie- EB2, EB1, FS6 & FS7

Kitty- IG1, IG2, FS6 & FS7

Bed- CT4, CT3, CT2, BT5, BT4 & BT3

Strawberries- CR11, CR10, CR9, LG4 & DG3

Ground- IG1 & IG2

Papers & Embellishments

Sentiment- BT5, BT4, CT4 & CT3

DP- from the 'Strawberry Kisses' Cd from Natalie & Amy

Yellow paper by Kodak

Turquoise paper my stash

Faux stitching, rose pink Promarker using a fine nib

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab cat & dog creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx

Little Miss!

I was lucky enough the other week to get the whole set of Strawberry Kisses along with my new Humphrey's! We as you know I have already used my Humphrey's a few times already, so I decided it was time to ink up one of these cuties!! I was going to use my Spectrum Noirs, but KT had inched all the greys as she is doing a monochromatic piece for her bedroom wall!! Will take pics when she has finished!

Anyhoos on with my card for today, I decided to post this card today, even tho I did make it yesterday! Because its still really weird not making a card for Crafty Emma's Store! After making a card every Saturday for two years its strange not doing one.....so here is  my none DT creation for this gorgeous Saturday!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Totally Papercrafts- animals

Try Stamping On A Tuesday- challenging sketch lol!

Auds Sentiments- any sentiment

Hanna & Friends- fave song (what's new pussycat!)

Goodies I Have Used

Image & sentiment- both off the 'Little Miss' Strawberry Kisses set by Crafters Companion

Promarkers & Flexmarkers 

Kitty- blue grey 1, 2, dove grey & baby pink

Bow- baby pink, rose pink & carmine

Bag- denim blue, cornflower, china blue, oatmeal, ginger, spice, baby pink, cocktail pink, antique pink, gold, crimson & red

Ground- khaki, soft khaki & light fawn

Sentiment- baby pink, cocktail pink, antique pink & cool grey 1

Papers & Embellishments

All DP off the 'Strawberry Kisses' CD by Crafters Companion

Button & gem my stash

Cotton candy divine twine

Flower by Fred She Said

Label nestie by X-cut

Colour distressing done using Tim Holtz victorian velvet

Hopefully by the time you read this we will be back from our early (5 o'stoopid o'clock am!!) owl hunt! I also want to take Charlie out before it heats up to much....the main reason is I really want to see those fox cubs again! lol....if you didn't see the pictures Nige took you need to scroll down about 4 maybe 5 posts they are soooooooooooooooooooooooooo sweet!!

So fingers crossed more super cute pics for you tomorrow!

Hugs xx