11 December 2013

'Cogsley Copperpot!'

Over at The Stamping Chef today we are starting a new challenge. For those of you who haven't heard...we have decided to go weekly, not only that but we are going to be 

ANYTHING GOES!

every week. How easy is that? You don't need to use a Stamping Chef image to enter, but if you do you will be entered twice in the draw for the fab prize of  3 Stamping Chef images of your choice!!
We also have a brand new forum, which is running a few different challenges! You will find all details you need here.



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Digi Sketch- great sketch
Ribbon Carousel- anything goes with spooled item

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Cogsley Copperpot' by The Stamping Chef
Flexmarkers
Skin- dusky pink & blush
Tim Holtz distress inks
Eyes- tumbled glass
Boots- vintage photo, gathered twigs & tea dye
All highlighted inks can be purchased from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Dark Vintage' by Marianne D 
My stash- kraft card & ribbon
'Brown Sugar' divine twine

Tools & Glues
'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
6" square Kraft card blank from Natalie & Amy's
'Labels/Tags' die cut by Joy Crafts 6003/0028
'Celebration Mini Tickets' sentiment stamps by Whimsy Stamps from Natalie & Amy's
'Mini Ticket' die cut by Whimsy Stamps from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over to the main challenge blog & check out what the fab Stamping Chef DT have made! You also really need to pop over to the Stamping Chef store & check out what fab new images Tamara has been drawing!
Hugs xx


10 December 2013

Happy 1st Birthday Sam!

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Try Stampin' On Tuesday! this week we have a fab sketch for you to follow. you will find it here or further down my post!

I decided to use this weeks sketch for our friends little boy who turned one on the 8th! I can't believe how quickly the last 12 months has gone...

Anyhoos on with my card



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Cutie Pie Challenge- for a special friend
Stamping Sensations- free & easy
Allsorts- anything but Christmas
Musically Challenged- The Beatles..Hold Me Tight from With The Beatles 1963
Sweet Stamping- use ribbon

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Cuddles' Me To You by Docraft
Tim Holts distress inks
Tatty ted- black soot , weathered wood, iced spruce, tumbled glass & salty ocean
Bunny- victorian velvet, salty ocean & tumbled glass
All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'For Men' by Wild Rose Studio
My stash- red & blue card, red & white ribbon

Tools & Glues
'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's
6" square card blank from Natalie & Amy's
Ecraft cutting machine by Craftwell
I used a font already on my laptop to cut out 'SAM & 1'
Sizzix Bigshot
'Summer Kites' die cuts by Memory Box 98564 from Natalie & Amy's
'Classic Petal' Edgeabilities die cut by Spellbinders from Natalie & Amy's
'Rectangle #3' die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD048
'Stix2' pick up tool from Natalie & Amy's

Here's this weeks sketch...

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I hope you are managing to stay warm in this cold weather
Hugs xx

9 December 2013

Somebunny To Love!

Can't believe how late I am with this post! It was due Saturday, well it was all ready & made ready to take photos of by Saturday morning. I then realise Danni had borrowed my camera for the weekend! I did see her a few time but it was either when she was going to bed or when we were going out & she was coming in. So I finally get my hands on my camera last night & guess what......flat batteries lol so after over night charging I took my photo first thing this morning, well as soon as it got light! Sorry girls, I blame Danni lol!

Right anyway this week over at My Time To Craft we are looking for your

CUTE & CUDDLY CHRISTMAS ANIMALS! 

so get out those super cute, polar bears, penguins etc & pop over & join in the fun! You have until Friday night 6pm UK time to enter.


I decided to use this super cute freebie I got in a mag that Nige got me!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Sketch & Stash- fab sketch (rotated)
Pile It On- P is for...patterned paper, poinsettia & pom pom (on his hat) 
That Craft Place- Christmas
Ribbon Girls- Ho Ho It's Christmas
A Creative Romance- Sparkle at Christmas

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Somebunny To Love' by Michael Abrahams
Tim Holtz distress inks
Bear- worn lipstick, antique linen & tea dye
Cow- black soot, weathered wood & spun sugar
Sleigh- salty ocean
Colour distressing 'peacock feathers'
All distress inks with links attached are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Back To Basics Modern Christmas' from Natalie & Amy's
My stash- ribbon, sentiment, red & green card
'Crystal Ice' Stickles

Tools & Glues
'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's
5" square green card blank
Sizzix Bigshot
'Mini Poinsettia' die cut by Marianne D LR0142
'Snowflake Combi' border die cut by Nellie Snellon MFD036

Thank you for stopping by today, I am hoping to pop around & see you all later today. Please pop over to the main MTTC challenge blog & see what fab creations the DT have made!
Hugs xx



5 December 2013

You're A Gem!

Where has this week gone? It's flown by, we're off to get the last few Christmas goodies tomorrow. Nige booked the day off so no worries about dragging him around shopping at the weekend lol! BaaaHunbug is our Nige lol!! or BaaaBumhug as our Katie says lol!

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges, we also have this months new release of scrummy images & papers!

This week the challenge is

YOU'RE A GEM!

easy one this week, just add a gem to your creation!


I got to play with the gorgeous 'Mistletoe Bertie & Marcie' 
& 'Topsy Winter' papers!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
LEJ Designs- Christmas Is Coming
Oldies But A Goodie- ribbon (mirri & ribbon)
Songbird Challenges- die cuts
Sweet Stamps- red & green
Created with Love- Christmas

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Mistletoe Bertie & Marcie' by Digital Delights
Flexmarkers
Skin- dusky pink & blush
Derwent Inktense pencils
Marcie Hair- bark & dark chocolate
Bertie Hair- willow & tan
Clothes- shiraz, poppy red & deep blue
Candy canes- poppy red
Ribbon- mallard green & dark aquamarine
Mistletoe- spring green
Tim Holtz distress ink
Snow- 'salty ocean' from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Topsy Winter' by Digital Delights
My stash- gold mirri card, ribbon, white gems, red & green papers
'Crystal Ice' Stickles

Tools & Glues
'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D glue with tools' from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'6" scalloped square card blank' from Natalie & Amy's
'Mini Poinsettia' die cut by Marianne D LR0142 
'Snowflake' corner die cut by Memory Box 98238 from Natalie & Amy's
'Circle' die cut by X-cut 503416
'Scalloped Circle' die cut by X-cut 503408

This week we have 'Scrapyland' sponsoring us, the winner will receive a $15 voucher to spend instore!


Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over here & see what fab creations the DT have made using the gorgeous new releases!
Hugs xx


2 December 2013

'Hostess Monday'

I'm hoping Mr Blogger is behaving himself today & posts this for me. Nige has got today off so we are off over to Lincoln to visit my blogging friend Kim. We haven't met up in a while so its gonna be a day of giggles & chatting I think!

Anyhoos today's post is one every DT member at Delightful Challenges takes part in over there DT term & it's my turn again yippee! I love to take this opportunity to think out of the box & show you something a bit different for me. I don't usually make things with paper, I tend to stick to my cards....unless Jenson (my Ecraft) cuts it out! Well today's creation came about after I saw a clip on YouTube & decided to have a go myself.
Well as you can see I managed to make it & I am really happy with the way its turned out. I will be making more I think!

My Christmas Bauble!



Papers & Embellishments 
DP- 'Baubles & Trees' by Digital Delights
DP- 'Mistletoe Christmas' by Digital Delights
DP- 'Sparkle & Magic' by Digital Delights
DP- 'Snowflakes' by Digital Delights
My stash- ribbon

Tools & Glues
'Collall all purpose glue' from Natalie & Amy's
'Circle' die cut from the 'Doily' set by Nellie Snellon MFD020

I have attached the link to the YouTube video so you can make your own!