50!!!

 I'm here to share my latest make for 'Cardz 4 Galz' where for the next fortnight we want to see your 

BIRTHDAY 

creations, don't forget we are a galz only challenge blog!

I decided to make a card for my step-sister Jo who was the big 50 last week! I haven't posted her card, as I think when all this is over we are all going to have a big get together (our first grandchild will have been born by then too!) & celebrate things that have been missed, while on lockdown....Mothers Day, our eldest daughters birthday, step sisters birthday, my hubby's birthday & the birth of Harvey which is only just over 5 weeks away now!!! So a big party is going to happen lol!!!

Anyhoos Jo's card xx

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Ellibelle's Corner- feminine 

Lil Red Wagon- flowers

The Paper Shelter- happy birthday

Always Fun Challenges- feminine

Crafty Cardmakers- celebrations

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'flower' stamp from The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady collection

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir

Flowers- pink violet blend, purple blend, pale pink shades & burnt orange blend

Leaves & stems- alpine green blend

Background- aqua blue blend

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'black' matting card by Hunkydory

'black' card for bow from the A4 stack by Lime Tree Crafts

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Stix2' 3mm foam pads

Sizzix Bigshot

'large bow' die by Presscut

'50' cut on my Scan N Cut using Monkey Mayhem font

'5" square white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, please stay safe. 

I will be back on the 11th so until then take care xx

Thank You NHS!

Good morning fellow crafters, I've had an absolute pants week this last week. My Mom was diagnosed with this shite virus & isn't well at all. Thankfully (fingers crossed) its not affected her breathing yet, but she has no sense of smell or taste, so shes not eating. Also tummy cramps are flooring her! As we have been doing their shopping for them, I asked her what food she really fancied & I would get it for her.....nothing!!! So not like my mom!!
Please keep her in your thoughts & prayers xxx

Anyhoos, I'm here to share my latest 'A Place To Start' creation with you. Our theme for the next month is.....

MAKE YOUR OWN BACKGROUND

stencils, stamps, inks, paints etc...just no DP

I decided to use one of Whimsy Stamps freebies & pop the finished card in our front window, just to say a huge thank you from us to the key workers xx

I thought I'd use my star stencil as in my eyes they are all superstars!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- ATG
Crafters Castle- ATG
Just Us Girls- hero
Love To Craft- ATG
WWODT- ATG

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Dr Cute Penguin' from the penguin medics set by Whimsy Stamps

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Distress Oxides by Tim Holtz in pink

Penguin- ice grey blend, ice grey shades & orange blend

Hat, coat & mask- blue turquoise blend & blue turquoise shades

Stethoscope & bag- coral shades & ice grey blend

Thermometer- coral blend

Stars- ripe persimmon & squeezed lemonade

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'white' stamping card by Sheena Douglas

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

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Collall' 3D glue with tools

Diamond Press by Crafters Companion

'funky alphabet' dies from Issue 7 of Die Cutting Essential Special Edition

'6" square white card blank

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'backgrounds' the DT have made for this challenge.

I will be back on the 7th until then stay safe xx

Sparkly Fox

 I hope you are all staying safe & well. We are all ok, I have managed to get the last few things Katie needs for when baby Harvey arrives,  6 weeks today ARGHHHHH!!! I can't blinkin wait! Its going to be amazing having a baby around the house again, so excited! 

Anyhoos, I'm here today to share my latest 'Get Creative' DT creation with you. Our theme for the next month is......

MAKE IT SPARKLE

those of you that know me, know I hate glitter, embossing powders etc anything messy & tiny bits that go everywhere ....I hate it!! But I put on my big girl pants & played with some Tonic glitters I brought maybees 2 years ago, because I liked the colours & they look good on my shelf!! Oops! Yeah its the first time they have been used & probably the last!!!

We were lucky enough to be sponsored by the fabulous 'Charlie's Stamps' make sure you pop over here & check out what the fab prize is you can win!!

I just loved this fox, by Charlie as soon as I saw it!

I also decided to just have the image, as with the bit of sparkle its enough.

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

AAA Cards- 1 image

Challenge Up Your Life- animals

2 Crafty Critter Crazies- ATG with a critter

Classic Design Team- ATG

Creatalicious Challenges- sparkle

Images & Colouring Mediums

Image- 'Mandala Fox' by Charlie's Stamps

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir

Ice grey blend, bright pink blend, antique pink blend, blue turquoise blend, pale pink blend, coral blend, magenta blend, coral shades, blue turquoise shades & pale pink shades

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'rose gold' Nuvo Pure Sheen Glitter by Tonic

'aqua' Nuvo Pure Sheen Glitter by Tonic

'diamond' Nuvo Pure Sheen Glitter by Tonic

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

3mm red tape

'5" square white card blank'

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

I will be back later with another DT creation, so until then take care xx

Pretty Poppies

Hey there, I hope you are all well & staying safe. 

I'm here today to share my latest 'My Time To Craft' DT make with you. We have a fab theme for you to follow for the next fortnight.

We have a recipe for you to follow......

2 or more images

1 design paper

2 die cuts or buttons

a ribbon or bow

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

Cute Card Thursday- feminine 

Lavina World- rubber stamps

Paperminutes- ribbon or bow

Crafters Cafe- ATG

Creative Sketchy Girls- flowers

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Poppies' stamps set by Sheena Douglas

Spectrum Aqua markers by Spectrum Noir in black

Cosmic Shimmer iridescent watercolour paints in green

Leaves- moss, bud green & summer green

Flowers- burgundy, crimson, scarlet & ruby red

Flower centre- black & chocolate

Papers & Embellishments

'white' water colouring card by Crafters Companion

'black' mirri card by Hunkydory

DP- 'Chalkboard' by Craft Sensations

My stash- ribbon

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

Sizzix Bigshot

'fancy flourishes' die cut from the 'butterfly lullaby' signature collection by Sara Davies

Poppies stamped using 'onyx black' ink by Versafine

'5 X 7" white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today,  please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made using this recipe. I will be back on the 4th, until then STAY SAFE xx

Sledging Pup

Its time for me to share my latest 'Winter Wonderland' creation with you. Our theme for this month is.....

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO

my favourite colour combo for a long time is turquoise with any other colour!

I thought this little cutie deserved to be in some snow, I think I might have over done it oops lol!!

Challenges I Would Like To Enter

As You Like It!- favourite non-birthday celebration.
I love Christmas anyway but this year its going to be a million times better because our first grandchild is due in 6 weeks & he will be aware enough to enjoy it!! So excited!!!
Craft Rocket- furry friends
Crimbo Crackers- old stash (flakes, card & inks for stencil)
Fab 'n' Funky- Christmas
Holly & Ivy- ATG Christmas

Images & Colouring Mediums

Images- 'Sledging Pup' by All Dressed Up

Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir

Puppy- muted brown blend

Jumper- blue turquoise blend & citrus blend

Scarf- blue turquoise shades

Holly- alpine green blend

Berries- coral shades

Sledge- earth brown blend

Ground- ice blue blend & aqua blue blend

Papers & Embellishments

'white' colouring card by Rymans

'green metallic' by Hunkydory

Tools & Glues

'Collall' all purpose glue

'Stix2'  foam pads

Sizzix Bigshot

'square' nesting dies by Presscut

'first snow' stencil by Heffy Doodle

acetate by Papermania

'snow' by Hunkydory

'5" square white card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & check out what the DT's 'favourite colours' are

I will be back later with my next creation from MTTC....until then stay safe xx