Snowman Hugs

Its time for a new challenge over at {PIN}spiration. this fortnight we have a super cute picture to help inspire you. You can find it here are at the end of my post.

As soon as I saw this picture I knew exactly which image I was going to use. I just love Wild Rose Studio stamps, they are so cute & versatile. I must have nearly 100 of them....oops!!

Anyhoos here's my creation for this fortnights challenge

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafty Cardmakers- animal magic

The Crazy Challenge- Christmas is Coming

The Paper Girls- stamping fun

heARTful stamping- ATG with stamp

Card Mania- Christmas

Sparkles Christmas- snowman (with a few friends)

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Snowman Hugs' by Wild Rose Studio

Derwent Inktense pencils

Snowman- oak, tangerine, cadmium orange & carmine pink

Hat- ink black, payne's grey, beech green, mallard green & hookers green

Bear- sepia ink, tan & carmine pink

Penguin- ink black, charcoal grey, oak & carmine pink

Scarf- dusky purple

Present- golden yellow, sun yellow, iron blue & peacock blue

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Christmas Plaid' by DCWV from The Range

watercolour card from Crafters Companion

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

My stash- gold mirri card, 6mm chocolate pearls, 3mm & 4mm glitter gems & ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'mini poinsettia' die cut by Marianne D LR0142

'square' die cut by X-cut 503402

image stamped using jet black Archival Ink

'5" white square card blank'

This fortnights [PIN}spiration

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what fab creation the DT ladies have made. You can find there makes here. I will be back on the 13th with my next creation, until then take care xx

Elegant Lady

I am running so late this week with my creations, I will be so glad when Christmas is over. I'm sure those of you who work in retail will understand. The Range is sooooo busy, the craft department is mad, as quick as we are putting stock out, its gone again....thankfully its only gonna last another 4 maybe 5 weeks lol!

Anyhoos, my creation for My Time To Craft is one I'm so not 100% happy with. I couldn't decided on an image so asked Nige to help me decide. He chose this one....remind me never to ask for his input again lol. Its not that I don't like the image, I do, its just I didn't have papers to match or really the inclination to colour her in. As you can see if you look closely I forgot to colour her feathers in...oops!! It wasn't until I was sorting photos out that I noticed, to late now...so please be gentle with me...I know its crap so its not getting entered into any challenges, I'd be embarrassed xx

Anyhoos this fortnight on MTTC we have a fab sketch for you to follow, you can find it here, or at the end of my post xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

none to embarrassed

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Elegant Ladies #5' by Local King Rubber Stamps

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Faber-Castell pencils words in brown

Skin- blush, cinnamon & medium flesh

Dress- sleigh bell, terracotta & black

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Time To Twinkle' by Dovecraft from The Range

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

My stash- gold mirri card, 4mm black gems, sentiment & black feather

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall 3D' glue with tools

Sizzix Bigshot

'multi tag' die set by Tonic

image stamped using 'tuxedo black ink by Memento

sentiment stamped using onyx black ink by Versafine

'6" square white card blank

This fortnights sketch

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & leave the MTTC ladies some love. You can do that right here. I will be back on the 5th with a super cute Christmas card. So until then take care

Hugs xx

Prickly Cactus

Its time for a new challenge over at 'Inspiration Destination' This fortnights challenge is a bit different than normal, we actually have a fabulous theme for you.

NOT SQUARE

so get out those shaped dies & make a shaped card.

I decided to use a DL shaped card, I brought this set of Woodware stamps at work a while ago & thought they would look great on a DL card.....what do you think?

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Craftaholics R Us- ATG

Lemon Shortbread- ATG

Crafty Friends- add a sentiment

Jo's Scrap Shack- ATG

Images & Colouring Medium

Images- 'Succulents' by Woodware from The Range

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Faber-Castell words in brown

Starting from the left cactus

#1 cactus- grass, deep cobalt green & hookers green

Flower- soft peach, cinnamon, pastel yellow & light yellow ochre

Cup- oasis, cobalt turquoise & warm grey III

#2 cactus- forest green & emerald green

Cup- red, deep red, burgundy & warm grey III

#3 cactus- apple cider & chrome oxide green

Pot- pink mittens & rose carmine

#4 cactus- leaf green & grass green

Pot- heather, manganese violet & warm grey III

#5 cactus- apple & juniper green

Cup- turquoise, ocean teal & warm grey III

Panpastel

Shadow- ultramarine blue & ultramarine tint

Papers & Embellishments

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

'white' colouring card by Rymans

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'large corner' punch by X-cut

'DL size white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you are all ok. Those that need a hug, take one of mine I have plenty to share around lol xx

I will be back tomorrow with a new creation to share with you. Until then take care & have lots of crafty fun. 

Hugs xx

Paper Piecing!

A new challenge over at My Time To Craft has started today. The theme is one I haven't done many times, but did enjoy making it. I do love a Gorjuss Girl 

Our theme for the next fortnight is...

PAPER PIECING

I decided to paper piece her dress to match the background

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting With Friends- ATG

Simply Papercraft- ATG

A Perfect Time To Craft- ATG

Card Mania- ATG

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Just A Girl' Gorjuss Girl stamp by Sugar Nellie

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Faber-Castell words in brown

Skin- blush, medium flesh & light flesh

Hair- april shower, cobalt blue, ultramarine & light ultramarine

Tights- blue grey 2, phthalo blue, warm grey III & warm grey II

Boots- grey green, bluish turquoise & helio turquoise

Hearts- poppy

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

Tim Holtz distress inks

Flowers coloured using milled lavender, spun sugar & mowed lawn

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'In The Clouds' by First Edition from The Range

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

'white ' colouring card from Rymans

My stash- pink & purple 3mm pearls

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'blooming violets' die cut by Memory Box 98504

'5" square white card blank' 

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you are all doing well

I will be back on the 7th, with my next creation.

Take care until then

hugs xx

Sweet Baby!

Oh, I'm a day late with this make but I have a real good excuse....I was at the Hobbycraft fair at the NEC yesterday with my mom, buying new crafty stash. Got some awesome stuff, didn't spend as much as I usually do tho 😕

Time for a new 'If You Give A Crafter A Cookie' challenge. Don't forget you can take anything from the cookie to help inspire you with your make. You can fin the new cookie here, or at the end of my post xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting With An Attitude- ATG
Cute Card Thursday- ATG
A Bit More Time To Craft- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Bears' by Craft Sensations from The Range

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Faber-Castell Polychromo Pencils words in brown

Bear- tea rose, medium flesh, march hare, burnt umber & bistre

Hat- pebble blue, helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise, cobalt green, duck egg & middle phthalo blue

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

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'In The Clouds' by First Edition from The Range

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix BIgshot

'tab with text' die cut by Marianne D COL1315

'baby' text die by Clearly Besotted Stamps

'bear' stamped using 'Desert Sand' by Memento

'Zzz & Sweet' stamped using 'onyx black' by Versafine

'4" white square card blank'

This fortnights cookie

Thank you for stopping by today, I will be back on Saturday. Take care & stay safe

Hugs xx

Seraphina

I'm so lucky this month, as well as making a creation for Sheepski's Facebook page Andrea asked if I would like to make one for the blog challenge....well another chance to play with one of her amazing images, I said YES....of course lol!

I decided to play with one of Andrea's fantasy images. I just love the facial expression of Seraphina.

The theme is...

THINGS WITH WINGS

I also have another DT make to do today, so I thought I would combine the two. So the theme over at Inspiration Destination where this fortnights theme is...

ANYTHING GOES

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Creates & Makes- ATG
Crafting From The Heart- ATG
The Corrosive Challenge- ATG
Crafting With Friends- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Seraphina's Heart' by Sheepski
Faber-Castell Polychromo Pencils words in brown
Sansador
Seraphina- medium flesh, light flesh, light phthalo green, phthalo green, emerald green, hookers green, prussian blue & light phthalo blue
Branch- van-dyck-brown & raw umber
Heart- indian red & Venetian red
Surround- warm grey IV & warm grey III

Papers & Embellishments
DO- 'Summer Breeze' by First Edition from The Range
'turquoise' card from the 12 x 12 coloured stack by Papermania

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue
'5" square white card blank'

I had an awesome time colouring this fabulous image in. If you pop over here you can check out the other fabulous makes by the Sheepski DT.
I will be back tomorrow with my latest creation
Take care & stay safe
Hugs xx

Purity!

I'm so busy with work at the moment, I just haven't managed to get around to commenting on your blogs, sorry. I will catch up as soon as I can xx

Its time for me to share my latest DT creation for Sheepski digi's. I just love this image, I remember when I was younger my step-sister loved Pierrot, she had everything with it on. Her bedroom was covered in it lol. So this creation is kinda a nod to that.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting With Friends- ATG

Simpy Papercraft- ATG

Crafting With An Attitude- ATG

Through The Craftroom Door- ATG

Tuesday Throwdown- CAS

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Purity' by Sheepski

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Faber-Castell words in brown

Skin- ivory & cold grey II

Eyes- surf blue, bluish turquoise, turquoise & cobalt turquoise

Hat- cool grey 5 & black

Make up- cool grey 5 & black

Eyebrows- van-dyke brown & raw umber

Lips- poppy & red violet

Collar- cold grey IV & cold grey III

Top- cold grey V, cold grey IV & cold grey III

Buttons- cool grey 5 & black

Rose- sugar plum & black

Stem- lush green & hookers green

Tim Holtz distress inks

Surround- shaded lilac

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card from Rymans

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'southern charm valance' die cut by Cheery Lynn Designs B454

'6" square white card blank' from The Range

Thank you for stopping by today, Make sure you pop over & check out what fabulous creations the other DT ladies have made. I will be back tomorrow, take care 

Hugs xx

What's That, Coming Over The Hill?

Ok, so I'm running late yet again....I really need to get my head in the game lol!!

Going from 16 hrs to lots more is killing my crafty time, I need to start managing my time better...any tips on this would be great xx

Anyhoos, I'm here to share my latest make for 'If You Give A Crafter A Cookie' I loved making this card, using one of our sponsor...Limited Runs, fabulous images!!

 I decided to make a card for Nige....just because I can lol 

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Passion For Promarkers- ATG

Stinkin' Inkers- monster mash

Crafty Creations- ATG

CCC Digi- fantasy

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'monster #2' by Limited Runs

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Faber-Castell Words in brown

Left monster- azure, helioblue reddish & cobalt blue greenish

Eye- lime twist, pine green, permanent green, cold grey IV & cold grey III

Right monster- pumpkin, brown ochre, burnt ochre & dark cadmium orange

Eye- azure, black, helio reddish, cold grey IV & cold grey III

Tim Holtz distress inks

Moon- iced spruce

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Time To Sparkle' by Dovecraft from The Range

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

'white' colouring card from Rymans

Sentiment, computer generated

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Sizzix Bigshot'

'circle' die cut by X-cut 503416 from The Range

'5" square white card blank' from The Range

This fortnights fab & very yummy monster cookies

Thank you for stopping by today, fingers crossed I get my a*se in gear over the next week or so. I will be back tomorrow with my latest 'Sheepski' DT creation

Take care until then, hugs xx

Dark Fae

Its the start of a new challenge over at Inspiration Destination, where as always the theme is....

ANYTHING GOES

so you make sure you pop over & enter. We also have some awesome sponsors, but you have to be in it to win it!!! 

I was lucky enough to get this gorgeous image from one of our sponsors to play with...

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Deep Ocean- things with wings

Di's Digis- anything with wings

Lets Colour Linky Party- coloured image

The Pencil Case- ATG

Alphabet Challenge- M- Mythical

Image & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Dark Fae' by Morgans World

Promarkers/Flexmarkers words in black

Derwent Coloursoft words in brown

Skin- blush, ginger & blush pink

Hair- champagne & dark brown

Clothes- peony, bright lilac, oasis & sea green

Wings- marine & petrel grey

Ground- bright green & mid green

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Gorjuss Girls' from the 12 x 12 stack from The Range

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

X-Cut Xpress

'delicate adornment' die cut by Sue Wilson for Creative Expressions

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, I love reading your comments. Don't forget you have to be in it, to win it.....

Hugs xx

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Springtime Release Over At Inky Impressions!

Today I'm here to share with you my latest creation for Inky Impressions, which also happens to be part of this months new image release. Make sure you pop over here to see the fabulous new images released today!!

I was lucky enough to get this cutie to play with, who before today was only available in rubber.....

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Brown Sugar- spring

Creative Knockouts- Spring is on the way

Starstampz- think Spring

A Bit More Time To Craft- ATG

Crafty Enjoyments- Easter or Spring

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Happy Spring LiLi' by Inky Impression

Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words

Spectrum Noir Pencils- numbers

LiLi

Skin- blush & 08

Hair- soft lime. 91, 90 & 84

Eyes- leaf green

Lips- fuchsia pink & 38

Earrings- fuchsia pink

Hairband- Caribbean blue, 72 & 71

Dress- Caribbean blue, 72, 71, watermelon & 42

Banner- pumpkin & 22

Bunny- 114, 113, 112 & 34

Tulips- yellow, 23 & 22

Leaves- 48 & 47

Grass- leaf green, 53 & 48

Flowers- yellow, 18, cerise & 30

Butterflies- watermelon, 30 & gold

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Cardboard Patterns' by Disa  DS1471_03 from The Range

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

My stash- 2mm clear rhinestones

Tools & Glues

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

X-cut Xpress

'leafy branch' die cut by C.C. Designs

'spring border' flower die cut by Tattered Lace

'triple butterfly' punch by Tonic

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

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

Thank you for stopping by to visit me, please take a few minutes to pop over & see what fab creations the Inkettes have made with the new release images.

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Donkeying Around!

Don't forget the challenge over at MAWTT is into its second week & the theme is summer!

I just want to say sorry to the ladies who blog I regularly visit, I will try my best to get around to seeing your creations real soon. Having the girlies off school totally throws my routine out the window lol!!

Its time for a new challenge over at Delightful Challenge & this week we want to see your creations using some

FABRIC/ FIBRES/TRIM

I had so much fun making this card, I just love the image & spent ages colouring her in with my Tim Holtz Distress Markers, just love them!

I thought I'd show you a close up of my felt die cut flower & leaves!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

2 Sisters Challenge- fab sketch

Crafts & Me- use a digi

Scrap-Creations- 'D' for donkey

Papertake Weekly- Anything Goes + felt

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Precious' from the 'Donkeying Around' set by Digital Delights

A5 card blank

Tim Holtz distress markers

Precious- weathered wood, frayed burlap, spun sugar, black soot & chipped sapphire

Grass- crushed olive & forest moss

Papers & Embellishments

DP- 'Boofle' 12 x 12 stack by Docrafts

Flower & button di cuts by Marianne D LR0164

Leaves di cut by Marianne D LR0117

Green paper by Kodak

Felt from 'The Range'

Sentiment from the 'Missing You' set by Digital Delights

Our sponsor this week is

Scrapyland with a $20 voucher for the winner to spend instore

I hope your like my card today, would love to know what you think of my colouring with these pens!

Thanks for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab creations my teamies have made!

Hugs xx

Ladybugs!!

Well its a mad day in the Swinscoe house today, what with F1, British Touring Cars (3 races), British Super Bikes (2 races), British GT cars & then the footie tonight! I really didn't think I'd get any crafting done today!! I have managed to finish this card & blog it in about 30 minutes lol....good job it only needed sticking together! 

Anyhoos I hope your all OK & not flooded out! The rain came close to flooding our kitchen last week but thankfully it stopped & drained away before it got under the door! I hope those of you that are flooded are OK & safe! xx

For my card today I decided to use a Polka Doodles CD called 'Double Sprinkles of Kraft' there are some fab images on here & the papers are scrummy!!

I have again used my icicle die cut for grass using felt instead of paper!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Try Stampin' on a Tuesday!- fab sketch

Polka Doodles- Trooping the Colour

Corrosive Challenge- summertime girls

Joanna Sheen- Summer Daze

Delicious Doodles- 3 ladybugs, 2 papers & 1 ribbon 

Goodies I Have Used

Girl Image - 'Double Sprinkle of Kraft' CD by Polka Doodles

Butterfly Image- 'All Around & Everywhere' by Polka Doodles

6" scalloped square card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- cinnamon, gold, pastel yellow & ivory

Tshirt- antique pink, cocktail pink & baby pink

Trousers- china blue, cornflower, denim blue, pastel blue, antique pink, cocktail pink & baby pink

Hat- spice, apricot, oatmeal, yellow, cornflower, denim blue, pastel blue, antique pink, cocktail pink & baby pink

Ladybug- lipstick red

Grass- forest green, grass & chartreuse

Wall- umber, caramel, sandstone & light fawn

Butterfly- china blue, cornflower, denim blue, pastel blue, antique pink, cocktail pink & baby pink

Papers & Embellishments

Sky- chalks by Dovecraft

DP-  'Double Sprinkle of Kraft' CD by Polka Doodles

Icicle die cut by Marianne D LR0135

Ribbon & ladybugs my stash

Blue & pink papers by Kodak

Felt from The Range

Thank you for stopping by today, I might not be around much over the next few weeks, only because 'Wimbledon' is on & I love it!!! COME ON MURRAY MINT!!!

S'pose I should by shouting COME ON ENGLAND!!! first....oh I hope they win tonight!

hugs xx

Thinking Of You Hedgies!

This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see my Delightful Challenge creation! Hugs xx

Its time for a new challenge over at MAWTT & as this week is our 3rd birthday we are celebrating with some amazing prizes up for grabs! Please pop over to the main challenge blog for all the details!

We are running this fab challenge for 2 weeks to give you all a chance to get your entry in for our

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

challenge, so you have until Wednesday 5th July to enter!

The DT girls will be back again next week with some more inspiration for you, using another image from our fab sponsors!!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Critter Sketch- great sketch

Paper Shelter- outdoors

Craft Room- four legged creatures

Ladybug Crafts Ink- two of something (two hedgies)

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'Harry & Hilly Hedgehog' by The Craft Pad

C6 card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Hedgies- umber, caramel, sandstone, tan & sunkissed pink

Toadstools- lipstick red, berry red, tan & march hare

Ground- forest green, grass & chartreuse

Papers & Embellishments

Sky- chalks by Dovecraft

DP's- 'Woodland Folks' by Docrafts

Doily die cut by Nellie Snellen  MFD020

Icicles die cut by Marianne D  LR0135

Red paper by Kodak

Felt The Range

Sentiment by Craftwork Cards

Thank you for stopping by today, make sure you pop over to the main challenge blog & see what fab prizes are up for grabs & see the amazing creations my teamies have made!! Hugs xx

English Girl!

This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see my Willow Sketchie creation & pop back later to see my Delightful Challenges! 

Hugs xx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAZEL (DIDOS) HAVE A FAB DAY HUNNIE XX

Moving Along With The Times have a fab challenge for you this week

RED, WHITE & BLUE!

I had so much fun putting this card together getting sticky & just playing! Thanks to my gorgeous hubby who nipped out the other night to get some shopping & came back with a magazine with a free paper stack.....just proves he does listen, because I mentioned ages ago that I loved the Portabello Road papers but refused to pay the money for them.....well the magazine is one I usually buy anyhoos, but hadn't been anywhere since it was released! He is a good lad! xxx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Crafting Life's Pieces- great sketch

Can You Digi It?- UK colours

Creative Craft Challenge- red white & blue
Cupcake Craft- Royalty
PanPastels- Jubilee

Goodies I Have Used

Image- 'English Girl' from the England set by Digi My World

6" scalloped square card blank

Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush

Hair- gold, canary & lemon

Headband & bobbles- burgundy, crimson & amaranth red

Dress- burgundy, crimson, amaranth red, royal blue & sapphire

Boots- egyptian blue, royal blue & sapphire

Ground- khaki, soft khaki & light fawn

Papers & Embellishments

Faux stitching done using a cinnamon Promarker with fine nib

DP- 'Portabello Road' by Papermania (free with magazine)

Pearl, red & blue card from my stash

Bunting stamp off the Forever Friends, 'New Arrivals collection

Cherry divine twine

Union flag ribbon from The Range

Flower die cut by Marianne D LR0110

Leaf flourish die cut by Marianne D LR0151

Butterfly punch by Tonic

This weeks sponsor is Digi My World, the winner will receive a $10 voucher to spend instore!  

Thank you for stopping by today & leaving me your comment. I really do appreciate you taking the time!

hugs xx