Spots and Stripes

Good morning! Hopefully you are reading this Saturday morning if Mr Blogger behaves! Today sees the start of a brand new challenge over at Sweet Stampin' Challenge and this is the last one for me as Guest Designer for August - thank you Tracey and team for having me I have had such fun!  The theme for this week's challenge is spots and stripes - here is my card:

The image is Sketchy Flower 4 by Digi Stamp Boutique which I lightly coloured with Copics and added some Stickles to it.  The papers are M Bennett Stripes Lights and Big Dots from Sweet Shoppe Designs.  I have cut and matted the image with Spellbinders.  The sentiment is Marianne Collectables and the flower is a MB die Chloe Stem.  The border is made with my SB Edgeabilities.  Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl and the flower gem is Knorr Prandell.  Here is a side view:

Please pop over to Sweet Stampin' to see what the Design Team have done there are some very talented cardmakers!  Thank you so much for calling by I really appreciate it! Take care xx

Time for Delightful Thursday

I am scheduling this as I will be running around getting ready to go to the airport for my holiday to:

Yep its time for my annual girlfriend holiday!  This year we are staying at The Cosmopolitan:

So apologies for not coming around to visit you for the next 8 days I will catch up when I get home!

Today is time for Delightful Thursday over at The Digital Delights Blog. Here is my card:

I have used the delicious Butterfly Vicky which comes with the matching sentiment available to purchase here. Vicky has been coloured with my Copics and Stickles added.  I think the papers are Echo Park! The birdcard and large butterfly are made with Cheery Lynn dies.  The smaller butterflies are Woodware punches.  I used Spellbinders Grand Nesties Ovals and Scalloped Ovals for the image.  The ribbon is from the Ribbon Girl. Here is a side view:

Please go over to The Digital Delights Blog and see the other smashing creations from the DT.  Over at Delightful Challenges sees the start of a new challenge and this week the theme is Make The Cut - we want to see you using dies, punches or decorative scissors.  There is a fabulous sponsor this week -

with a fabulous prize -

Thank you so much for looking today! Take care xx

Journeys, Travel or Destinations

Good morning - I am finally back in the land of the living! What a fabulous week I had with my gorgeous boys.  We went on picnics to the beach and the Trough of Bowland, went to the park, barbequed and Harrison and I went to the cinema to see Monsters University.  I had a wonderful time and its so sad to see them go!  Luckily it won't be long before I see them again as Dave and I are going down in a couple of weeks to look after them whilst Mummy and Daddy go to Rome for a few days!

Today sees the start of a brand new challenge at Sweet Stampin' Challenge where I am the Guest Designer for August.  The theme for this challenge is Journeys, Travel or Destinations here is the card I made:

The image is a digi from Make It Crafty which I have coloured lightly with my Copics.  The papers are Prima En Francais.  The post card is a digi from Stamping Dragon which I distressed with Antique Linen DI and wrote a sentiment on with the pc.  The Paris stamp is a Hero Arts rubber stamp I have had ages.  Behind the image is Cheery Lynn Sophia's Heart Doily - not sure if you can see it.  The image has been cut and matted using Spellbinders.  The Eiffel Tower is a Dienamics die and has had the Frantage treatment.  Seam binding and charm are from my stash.  I must admit I really enjoyed making this, isn't it funny how some cards you enjoy making?? Here is another view:

The sponsor for this challenge is Crafty Ribbons and The Ribbon Girl is the monthly sponsor!  There is also a 1000 follower candy up for grabs, have a look at the challenge for all the details!

I am slowly catching up with what I have missed this week so if I have not been round to see you yet I will be soon! I still have some DT cards to do for the next few weeks as I am going on holiday to Las Vegas with my friends on Thursday!!!! Soooooo excited!  Thanks for looking and take care xxx

Back to School

Good morning, this is the last of my scheduled posts - phew its certainly hard work doing them all at once!!

Today is the start of a new challenge at Wags 'n Whiskers were the theme for this challenge will be Back to School or For a Teacher.  Here is my card:

I have used this cute Wags 'n Whiskers Digi called Joy Ride which you can find here.  The paper is Nitwits and I have used my most favourite dies at the moment - Spellbinders A2 Curved borders, hope you're not sick of seeing them! I coloured the image with Copics and used DIs around the edges.  The Sentiment was done directly onto linen cardstock from my PC and some Card Candi to finish!

As usual the lucky winner will receive a Wags 'n Whiskers rubber stamp, if you use a Wags 'n Whiskers image you will be entered into a second draw to win a Wags 'n Whiskers digi!

My boys are going home today - sob sob!  I am sure the house will be so quiet after all the excitement of having them here!  Thanks so much for looking I will be catching up with you all over the weekend! Take care xx

Digital Delights Design

Good morning yes I am still scheduling!  Today is Thursday and that always means the Digital Delights Design team have more inspiration to show you.  Here is my card:

I have used the super cute Say Cheese Polly available here and also Lonely Pup available at Digital Delights although I couldn't find it so it may have been retired but Wendy has loads of other adorable images which would be just as suitable!  I have coloured them with Copics and the paper is Bo Bunny On The Go.  Used my Spellbinders A2 Curved Border die - have I said how much I love these???  The photo was made with my Lil' Inker Photo Die and I added a touch of Glossy Accents to the lens and dog tag.

Please pop over to the Digital Delights blog and see what the rest of the talented team have made - wow you won't be disappointed! Also Delightful Challenges have a new challenge today and the theme for this week's challenge is Back to School (Use Primary Colours) sponsored by Magnolia-licious!

Thank you so much for looking today, I do apologise for my lack of blogging this week but my two adorable grandsons are taking all my time.  I promise I will be round to catch up with you all at the weekend! See you tomorrow, take care xx

New Release Peek!

Good Morning I am back again - this is my second post to see my Paper Shelter DT card please scroll down to the previous post!

Over at Crafty Sentiments things are hotting up for a fabulous release called Lollipop Dreams. There are ten new stamps and I have the pleasure of showcasing one of them today! Here she is:

This little beauty is called Princess Mask and she will be available from tomorrow at Crafty Sentiments! Let me tell you I had so much fun colouring this girl in with my Copics!  The paper is The Paper Company Provence Polka I have had so many years!  I used my Grand Nestie Ovals and Decorative Ovals.  The strip of bling behind the image is from Etsy.  I made the mask on my Cameo and the ribbon, gems and feathers are from my stash.

Please go over to the Inspiration blog to see the rest of the creations and we have some very talented Guest Designers this week to add to the excitement!

Thank you so much for looking today! See you tomorrow, take care xx

Holiday Time

Good morning to you - another scheduled post from me (hopefully) as my boys are still here! Today sees the start of a brand new challenge at The Paper Shelter.  The theme for this week's challenge is Holiday Time - in eight days I will be going on holiday so very apt for me! Here is my card

I used the super adorable Paper Shelter image Not Big Enough which is available here.  There's nothing reminds me more of holidays than a big whopping ice cream and sunshine!!  And if its ice cream then it has to be chocolate! I coloured the image with my Copics and the frame is made with a Marianne Creatables die.  The papers are Bo Bunny Crazy Love.  The sun was made with my Dienamics Sunshine die and the heart stems with Impression Obsession die.  The ticket sentiments are Whimsy and the ribbon and heart are from my stash.

As usual there is a fabublous prize up for the lucky winner -

Please pop over to The Paper Shelter Challenge to see the rest of the fabulous projects from the rest of the DT! Thank you so much for looking today, take care xx

Colourful!

Good morning - another scheduled post from me - hope these are working!!  Today sees the start of a brand new challenge at Crafty Sentiments!! Our host this week is Diane and she has chosen the theme of Colourful! Here is my take on it:

I had lots of fun doing this one!! I used Annabel Beach Ball by Crafty Sentiments which is available here.  My Grand Nestie Ovals to cut and Scalloped to mat, some DI around the edge of the image for shading.  I can't remember the papers as I didn't write the down - slapped wrists!  The twine is through a slider which is made with a very old Sizzix die and the border is an EK punch.  Some Card Candi and sentiment both from Craftwork Cards to finish off!

Our prize up for grabs this week is:

Also, make sure to check out our Inspirational Blog this week as there are New Releases, Secret Projects and you may even spot a give away one day!!!!

Thank you so much for looking today I really appreciate it! I will catch up with you all as soon as I can!! Take care, xx

Sparkle and Shine

Good morning to you!  I am writing this on Sunday and scheduling it as my gorgeous grandsons will be with me and I will be otherwise occupied!!

Today sees the start of a brand new challenge over at Lexi's Creations. The theme for this fortnight's challenge is Sparkle and Shine.  I decided to go with a Christmas card!

The stamp is by Marianne Designs and I stamped in Versamark and added silver embossing powder.  The die is a Marianne Craftables and I added some silver mirri card behind it for the shine!  I used Pearl Centura Card it has such a lovely sheen.  The border was made with my Spellbinders A2 Curved Borders - I love these!  The poinsettia is a Marianne die with a pearl flower in the middle.  The bow is made from clay in a sugarcraft mould and then painted with some Martha Stewart glittery acrylic - my sparkle!

Our sponsor this week is

Please go over to Lexi's Creations and see what the rest of the DT have done!

Thank you so much for calling by today - I will try and catch up with you all when I can but things will be a bit chaotic here til Friday!! Take care, xx

New Release Previews

Good morning I have scheduled this so hope it works!

This weeks sees the release of 10 new stamps called  Lollipop Dreams at Crafty Sentiments! Starting today on the Inspirational blog we are having sneak previews of some of the stamps each day.  There are some fabulous guest designers too so please pop over to have a peek!

I'll be back shortly with my DT card for Lexis! Thanks for looking, take care x

Bold and Beautiful

Good morning to you all, hope you are going to have a nice weekend.  We are just having a quiet one, getting ready for my son, DIL and two gorgeous grandsons arriving tomorrow - I am so excited!!

I have a card today that I made for my Guest DT spot over at Sweet Stampin' Challenge where the theme this week is Bold and Beautiful.

I used the beautiful Midnight Warrior from Crafts and Me.  She has been coloured with Copics and a little bit of Liquid Pearls around her mask.  The papers are DCWV Garden Party which I have had for many years and this may have been the first time I have used them!! I have used the following Cheery Lynn dies: Exotic Butterflys 2, Tiny Expandable Borders, Sunflower and Build a Flower Embellishment 2.

Here is a side view:

There are three fabulous sponsors this week and they also have some special 1000 follower candy for two lucky winners go over to the challenge to see the details and the beautiful DT creations.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Card Crafter's Circle - Winged Things
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
The House That Stamps Built - DCC14 Things With Wings
Inky Impressions - Things with Wings
Through the Purple Haze - Butterflies and Flowers

Thank you so much for looking today! Take care xx

Delightful Thursday

Good morning! Happy Thursday which means it is Delightful Thursday over at Digital Delights Blog!  Here is the card I made:

I have used cute little Jubbly Giraffe available here and I coloured him with my Copics.  The edges have been distressed with Antique Linen DI.  I used my Spellbinders Oval die to cut the image out and Cheery Lynn Polynesian Sail to mat the image. Spellbinders Edgeabilities for the border and Spellbinders Circles and Scalloped Circles for the number which was cut with my Cameo.  Ribbon from the The Ribbon Girl and heart from stash.  All the papers are DCWV Linen Closet.

The challenge this week at Delightful Challenges is Anything But a Card sponsored by:

with a $15 store card.  Please go over to Digital Delights and check out what the rest of the team have done - wow!

Thank you so much for looking today!  I am off out for lunch today with my Aunt and also my Cousin who has come up from Stratford.  Take care xx

New stamp club kit!

Crafty sentiments have a new stamp club kit that you will need to pre order before 21 August. It's an A4 mounted sheet pack with a new character, Isobel, from the Lollipop Dreams collection.

Trying this in my I pad for the first time! 

Mid-Way Already (almost)

Good morning! Sorry I have been a bit quiet lately.  I am trying to get all my DT work done as my family are coming up next week and in two weeks I am going on holiday.  Tomorrow is mid-way so I am going to post my mid-way card today for A Little Bit Crafty Challenge as I will be posting tomorrow for Digital Delights.  Our theme this month is Summer Sun! Here is my card:

I have used Summer Holidays from The Paper Shelter.  She has been coloured with Copics. The papers are Echo Beach Paradise Beach.  I have used DI Broken China and Antique Linen around the edges of the image.  I used SB Grand Circles and Grand Scalloped Circles to cut the image out. The flip flops are a Joy Crafts die and I used a woodware punch for the flowers on top!  The beach wording I got in the clearance bin at the craft shop and the shells are from the beach.  We have some fabulous sponsor's this week:

$20 voucher

£10 Voucher

$15 Voucher

You have just over two weeks to enter to be in with a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes! Remember we are a crafty challege so it doesn't just have to be cards!

I have to dash I am off on the train to meet my friend for some shopping and lunch in Manchester!  Thanks for looking - see you tomorrow! Take care, Susan xx

Kraft It

Good morning and a happy weekend to you all! A big welcome to my newest follower Pearl so honored that you have followed me! I am now at 350 followers and just passed my second anniversary, I do have some candy but I need to organise it I just don't seem to have much time lately! Its a bit rainy and miserable here in Blackpool as I type this nothing for it but to craft after housework and shopping!

I continue with my guest DT for August over at Sweet Stampin' where the theme for this week's challenge is Use Kraft Card.  Here is my card:

As soon as I saw the new digis at Wee stamps I fell in love with this little cutie!  She is called Wyanet (Beautiful) by Sylvia Zet and I coloured her with my Copics.  I cut her out with Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles and matted her on some Kraft card which I had first put through my Woodware corrugater.  The papers are Raspberry Road called Thunder in the Cedars, perfect for Indian/Cowboy themed cards.   I echoed the adornment in her head using Spellbinders Circles, the corrugater, Dienamics Star die and some feathers and beads. There are a couple of skeleton leaves behind but you can't really see those!  Please pop over to Sweet Stampin' and see what the rest of the fabulous DT have done! There is a delicious prize from Cuddly Buddly this week as well as the Monthly prize courtesy of The Ribbon Girl!

Challenges I would like to enter:

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes With Ribbon
Sassy Studios - Use Kraft
Digistamps For Joy - Make Your Own Embellishments

Thank you so much for looking! I hope you have a brilliant weekend, take care xx

Fairytale/Fantasy

Good morning to you all!  I am in a rush this morning - running a bit late so a quick post from me!  Today is the start of a brand new challenge at Wags 'n Whiskers with the theme this fortnight being we want to see Fairytale or Fantasy.  Of course that could only mean one thing for me - I had to use a fairy:

I decided to make a Joy-fold Card and used Fairy Lacey image from Wags 'n Whiskers coloured with Copics.  I cut her out with SB Large Circle Nesties and Scalloped Nesties to mat.  The papers are First Edition Hideaway.  EK punch for the border and the bird cage is Cheery Lynn.  Other dies used are Whimsy corner dies, MB Pippi Butterfly and Small Pinwheel Posie and a Spellbinders Bird die.  Some felt and gems from my stash.  Here is another view:

One lucky winner will win a Wags 'n Whiskers rubber stamp.  If you use a Wags'n Whiskers image or stamp on your card then you will be entered into another draw to win a Wags 'n Whiskers digi!  Please pop over here to the challenge to see the other DT cards.

Will add challenges later!

Thank you so much for looking, see you tomorrow - take care xx

Relax

Good morning to you all!  Over at the Digital Delights Blog it is another Delightful Thursday.  The DT have loads of inspirational projects for you to see.  Here is my card:

I have used the super cute Relax Barnaby which is available here. He is such a cutie and I loved colouring him with my Copics and a touch of Stickles to his wings and flower heads.  I have also used Digital Delights Busy Bees Paper available here which you can just see behind the image. The gingham paper is from Pink Petticoat.  I used my Spellbinders Labels 8 to cut the image out and Spellbinders A2 Bracket Border.  Cheery Lynn Tiny Expandable Borders to edge the gingham paper.  Some ribbon and card candi to finish.  Please check out the blog for lots more fab inspiration!  Also, over at Delightful Challenges we have a brand new challenge and the theme this week is Make it Pop - use layers or dimensions sponsored by The Charm Barn.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Flutterby Wednesday - Any Winged Creature
C is for Challenge - Fresh and Brights
Paper Makeup Stamps - Sunny Days
Get Inky - Ribbons
One Stitch at a Time - In the Summer

Thank you for calling by today and any lovely comments you may leave! Off out with my Aunt for lunch today, I will see you tomorrow! Take care xx

Punches and Dies

Good morning to you all! A big welcome to Teresa my latest follower and thank you for joining me!  Today sees the start of a new challenge at The Paper Shelter following our 3 week Anything Goes.  The theme for this week's challenge is Punches and Dies. Here is my card:

I have used this fabulous image called Don Quijote Y Dulcinea available here from The Paper Shelter. The papers are Basic Grey called Hello Luscious and I coloured the image with my Copics and Prismas. I used Spellbinders Large Square die to cut the image out and Large Scalloped die to mat it on.  The strip of paper across the middle has been cut with Spellbinders A2 Curved Border One but you can't really see it that well! I used a Tonic flower punch, the tag, heart and butterfly are all made with a Woodware Punch and the leaf spray is Floral Punch. Added some Stickles to the hearts and butterflies and the pearls and ribbon is from The Ribbon Girl.

As usual we have a fabulous prize on offer:

Challenges I would like to enter:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine - Tic Tac Toe (Hearts, Die Cuts, Flowers)
Craft Room Challenge - Bingo (Butterfly, Kraft, Pearls or Gems)
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes


Well that's it from me folks! Off to meet a friend for lunch today but first the gym!!! Thank you so much for calling by, see you tomorrow! Take care xx

Animals

Good morning to you! Hasn't it gone a lot cooler here in the U.K.? I hope all our nice weather hasn't gone walkabout for another 20+ years!

Over at Crafty Sentiments we have a brand new challenge and the theme this week is Animals!  Here is my card:

I have used Crafty Sentiments Coral Reef Set 1 available here. The papers are Nitwits From The Sea Too.  I have used SB Grand Circles and Grand Scalloped Circles, Cheery Lynn Tiny Expandable Borders.  The Sentiment was done on my computer. Fish charm, twine and dew drops are all from my stash.

We have a fabulous prize for this week's lucky winner:

This gorgeous stamp will be given to the lucky winner! You don't have to use a Crafty Sentiments stamp but if you do then add a 3 after your name on Mr Linky and your entry will count three times!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Sea Themed
Parade Your Crafts - Down By The Sea
Timbro Scrap Mania - Underwater World
Robyn's Fetish - Add a Charm
The Squirrel and The Fox - Nautical/Sea Life

Also, don't forget to check this out:

and some fabulous dies:

all available here at Crafty Sentiments!

Thanks for looking - see you tomorrow! Take care xx

Anniversary Waltz

Good morning to you all from a very wet and rainy Blackpool this Monday morning.  Hope you all had a fabulous weekend whatever you did.  We had a fantastic time at my friend's party - what a shindig!  I have a picture to show you at the end of my post.

Today sees the start of a brand new challenge at Lexi's Creations and the theme this fortnight is Anniversary.  I decided to do a white on white card:

Always difficult to photo so I did it against a green background so it didn't merge in with the white background.  I have used Lexi's sentiment called Husband and Wife which you can get at Fairy Dust Crafts.  I embossed the back panel with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and used the following dies:

Spellbinders Love Locket and Rose Creations

Dienamics Mini Royal Roses and Rolled Daisy

Joycraft Corner

Marianne Creatables Flourish above and below sentiment

Cheery Lynn Anastasia Border and Exotic Butterfly Small 2

Tonic Flower Punch and Floral Leaf Punch

It does look a lot better IRL I find all white cards very difficult to photo with my limited photographic skills! Our Sponsor this week is none other than

Challenges I would like to enter:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

ABC - Monochrome

Crafty Boots - Die Cuts

Creative Creations - Monochromatic

Love to Scrap - Monochrome

That Craft Place - Monochrome

Whilst I am here I need to tell you about a few things:

Crafty Sentiments have some new dies in store and a new look:

Maggie's party was brilliant we had such a fabulous time!  This is what greeted you when you went into the first marquee:

Its an ice luge her husband had done for her.  She is one of my annual trip to Las Vegas buddies so he had it done in the shape of the Las Vegas sign.  It is all ice and you pour champagne down the back and it flows down the channels at the side into your mouth!! 

Have a fabulous day and thank you so much for popping round to see me! Take care xx

By The Seaside

Good morning to you all, I am scheduling this post as we stayed overnight at my daughter and her partner's house in Bolton following the party.  I may have a teensy headache today lol!

I was thrilled to be asked to be Guest DT for August for Sweet Stampin' Challenge so this is my first card for August.  Actually I have just realised now that this should have gone out yesterday as that is when the challenge started so I am a day late - sorry!

Now I am ashamed to say that I bought this Tilda last year when the summer collection was released and this is the first time I have used it!  Pearl Tilda has been coloured with Copics and I added Liquid Pearls to the bubbles.  The papers are Kaisercraft Rock Pool and are foiled they look really pretty IRL.  I have cut Tilda out with SB large Ovals and mounted her onto Floral Ovals which was cut from some beautiful foil.  The ribbon and irredescent pearl trim are both from The Ribbon Girl and the shell is from the beach.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

(to be filled in later, hopefully)

Please pop over to Sweet Stampin' to see the DT beautiful creations for more inspiration and full details of the challenge - promise I won't be late next week!!

Thank you so much for looking, take care xx

Black White and One Other Colour

Good morning to you all and a big welcome to my latest follower, Flora - so pleased you are here!  Today sees the start of a new challenge at Card Makin' Mamas and the theme is we want to see your cards that are Black White and One Other Colour.  Remember we are a card only challenge and we are now monthly so you have loads of time to submit your entry!  Here is my card:

I have gone with the Spotlight Technique for my card using one of my most favourite rubber stamps by Penny Black.  The sentiment is also Penny Black stamped directly onto the linen card.  I used Spellbinders Curved Bracket dies to cut the paper and cardstock.  Spellbinders Circle and Scalloped Circles to cut and mat the images too.  The ribbon and flat back pearl are from my stash and the paper is Pink Petticoat.  Please pop over to the challenge blog here to look at the rest of the DT cards and for more details.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts - Something Floral
One Crazy Stamper - Birthday
Cards Galore - Bingo (Birthday, Die Cuts, Ribbon)
Card Crafter's Circle - Dotty For Spots
Crafty Ribbons - Use One or More Circles

Its one of my friend's birthday party tonight so I am looking forward to that.  She is having a huge party in her garden I hope the weather is kind although she does have a marquee up.  Thanks for looking today! Take care xx

Super Hero Release Day

Good morning! Did you say white rabbits for the first of the month?? As always for the first Thursday of each month Digital Delights has a new release.  This month it is:

Here is what I did:

I had the fabulous Heroic Henry available here and the sentiment is from Super Heroes Sentiment set available here.  Henry has been coloured with Copics and cut out.  The paper is Authentique 'Celebrate'. The panel and mat Henry is on have been cut with SB Grand Oval and Scalloped Oval and embossed with a star embossing folder.  The tag is cut with Woodware tag punch and has card candi and twine from my stash.  Cheery Lynn Tiny Expandable Borders to edge the Star Mat which was cut on my Cameo.

Over at Delightful Challenges there is a new challenge and the theme this week is You're Super (Add Stars or Sparkle) with a fabulous prize from Crafty Ribbons.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Whimsical - Going Buggy (Add a bug or an animal)
Crafty Boots - Animal
Creative Creations - Anything Goes
Digi Sketch Challenge - Anything Goes
Melonheadz - Lots of Circles

That's it from me today. I am taking my Aunt out for lunch today, think we may go to Fleetwood then have a walk along the sea front as it is going to be a nice day!  Thank you so much for calling, take care xx