Wednesday 16 December 2020

Xtreme Xmas

 Hello and a big welcome! Thank you for calling round it's so nice to see you!


Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge our last challenge for 2020 has started.  This is a four week challenge and there will be no comments as the Design Team are having a break.  The theme is everyone's favourite - Anything Goes.


Here is my card:



I've made this for my grandsons as they are into snowboarding so thought it would be perfect.  I have used Xtreme Xmas! which is available here.  I coloured him with my Copics adding lots of glitter.  I used glitter foam for the snow and Centura Pearl embossed with a snow embossing folder for the background.  The trees are a Lawn Fawn die.

A side view:




As usual there is a fabulous prize on offer for the lucky winner:



For all the details head over to The Paper Shelter Challenge and see all the fab designs from both Design Team A and B.


I would like to announce the winner of my comments from the recent blog hop.  Drum roll please.....its  Maritza if you go over to The Paper Shelter Challenge all the details will be there on how to claim your prize.  Thank you for everyone who left such lovely comments, only wish you could all be winners.


I would like to thank everyone for the support over the last years, for everyone who leaves comments and takes the time to drop in.  Wishing you all the happiest of  Christmas tidings and here's hoping 2021 is a big improvement on 2020.




Wednesday 2 December 2020

10th Anniversary Blog Hop

 Hello and a big welcome to all you crafters!  Exciting news - The Paper Shelter Challenge Annual Blog Hop has started and this year its a big one - 10th Anniversary on December 8th.



The Hop is our way of inviting you to join in with us and this one is "A Special Celebration" theme which we know is extremely popular.  If you have landed here from the lovely Christine's blog then you are heading in the right direction, if not you need to head back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start from the beginning.  The Design Teams have worked really hard to showcase some of the wonderful images available from The Paper Shelter shop.  Each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commentator a Paper Shelter digi image of their choice as well as the chance to win the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:


I have used Ice Hockey which is available here.  Coloured with my Copics and papers are Doodlebug Designs.  Dies are Dienamics.

A side view:


So, from here you need to hop over to the delightful Isabelle's blog.  Don't forget to leave a comment for the chance of winning a fabulous Paper Shelter Digi of your choice.

Good luck and thank you for looking - enjoy the hop!

Sunday 29 November 2020

Get Ready!

 It's soon time for The Paper Shelter Challenge annual blog hop:




Come back on Wednesday for all the details and a chance to be one of the many lucky winners!

Wednesday 25 November 2020

A Cheerful Snowman

 Hello and a big welcome to my blog - thank you for stopping by.


Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog a new challenge has started and this week the theme is A Christmas Card.  I guess we are all busy making those this time of year.  So with no further ado, here is my card:



I have used this adorable image called A Cheerful Snowman which is available here.  Coloured with my Copics and lots of glitter and Stickles applied which never shows well in photos!  The papers are October Afternoon as is the ribbon and brad.  Dies used are Whiff of Joy, Dienamics and Lawn Fawn.

A side view:




As usual, there is a fabulous prize for one lucky winner:



So please head over to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog for all the details of how to enter - we'd love to see your Christmas Cards.

Thanks for looking, 



Wednesday 11 November 2020

Card For A Child

 Hello and a big welcome, thank you for dropping by.


Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge a new challenge has started and this week we want to see a card for a child.  I have made a card for my grandson Rowan to celebrate Diwali.



I have used A Hindu Princess which is available here.  I coloured her with Copics and the papers are Marianne.  I used Dienamics dies and some gems from my stash.

Here is a side view:



As usual, there is a fabulous prize on offer for the lucky winner:



For all the details of how to enter the challenge hop over to The Paper Shelter Challenge - we'd love to have you join us.

Thanks for looking.



Wednesday 28 October 2020

Halloween

 Hello and a big welcome - thank you for calling by.

Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge there is a new challenge starting and the theme this week is Halloween.  I think it is going to be a stranger than normal one this year lol.

Here is my card:



I have used the image Spoooky! which is available here.  I coloured the image with my Copics and fussy cut it out.  The papers are very old from my stash.  I die cut a pumpkin using circle and oval stitched dies from Dienamics.  The corner die is La La Land.  I hot glued a cheap plastic spider onto the web.


Here is a side view:



Remember there is a fabulous prize for the lucky winner:


So please go over to The Paper Shelter Challenge and have a go - we would love to see you there.





Wednesday 14 October 2020

Ballerina

Hello and a big thank you for calling by. Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge there is a new challenge and the theme this week is Music and Dance. Here is my card:
I have used Ballerina which is available here. Dies used are Spellbinders and Joycrafts (I think),  I coloured her with my Copics and the papers are from my stash,

For all the details of how to join in the fun and the prize on offer visit The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.  


Thank you so much for looking.

Wednesday 30 September 2020

Autumn Enchantment

 Hello and a big welcome to my little corner of blogland.  Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge there is a new challenge and the theme this week is Autumn/Fall Colours.  Well the days are certainly a lot cooler than several weeks ago and the heating has gone back on.


Here is my card:



I have used Autumn Enchantment which is available here.  I have used the pre-coloured version but you also get the image to colour yourself as well as a backing paper.

The papers are from my stash and I used Dienamics, Creative Expressions and Lawn Fawn dies.

A side view:



As usual there is a fabulous prize on offer for the lucky winner:



Head over to The Paper Shelter Challenge for all the details on how to enter.


Until next time,




Wednesday 16 September 2020

A Fairytale's Autumn


 Hello and a big welcome - thank you for dropping by.


Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog we have a new challenge and the theme this week is Animals/Pets.  Here is my card:



I have used the pre-coloured image entitles A Fairytale's Autumn which is available here.  As with all Paper Shelter image you will receive the coloured image and also one to colour yourself along with a background sheet.  The papers I used are from my stash and I used a punch for the flowers.  


A side view:



As always there is a fabulous prize for one lucky winner:


Thank you so much for looking - see you soon!




Wednesday 2 September 2020

Smart is The New Sexy


Hello and a big welcome to my blog, thank you for calling by.

Over at The Paper Shelter there is a new challenge starting and the theme this week is Back To School.  I have made a card for Heather who is about to start her journey at Uni to become a Vet.  Its not quite back to school but it is starting University so I am sure it fits the criteria.  Here is my card:


I have used Smart is the New Sexy which is available here. She has been coloured with Copics and the papers are by Nitwits.  Charm and ribbon from my stash and the sentiment is computer generated.

A side view:

 
 
As usual, a fabulous prize for one lucky winner:
 

 

Head over to The Paper Shelter Challenge for the details of how to enter.
 
Thanks for looking!
 
 
 


Wednesday 19 August 2020

Lovely and Chic

 Hello and a big welcome and thank you for calling.


Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog we have had a lovely summer break but are now raring to go with a new challenge.  The theme this week is Punches and Dies.  Here is my card:-


Isn't she lovely?  She is called Lovely and Chic and is available here.  I coloured her with my Copics and the papers are First Edition from my stash.  I have used Spellbinders and Dienamics Dies and a variety of punches for the flowers.  The pearls are from my stash coloured with Copics to match the papers.


Here is a side view:-



As usual there is a fabulous prize on offer for one lucky winner:-



We would love to see you join in the fun so please head over to The Paper Shelter Challenge for all the details.


See you soon.



Wednesday 22 July 2020

A Fairy's Best Friend

Hello there and thank you for calling.

Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog we have our Summer Challenge up and running.  This is a four week challenge and to give the Design Team a break there will be no commenting.  The theme for the challenge is everyone's favourite:  Anything Goes.

Here is my card:



I have used A Fairy's Best Friend which is available here.  Coloured with my Copics the papers are from my stash - Anna Griffin.  I have used Spellbinders and Cheery Lynn Dies.

A side view:


As usual there is a fabulous prize on offer for the lucky winner:

The gift voucher

Thank you so much for looking!


Wednesday 8 July 2020

Si Belle

Hello and a big welcome - thank you for calling. Please bear with me this is my first time using new style Blogger!!

Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge there is a new challenge and the theme this week is Holiday Time.

Here is my card:


I have used one of my favourite images called Si Belle which is available here.  I have used the pre-coloured image.  The papers are from my stash and I have used a mix of dies - Dienamics, Cheery Lynn and Pretty Pink Posh.

A side view:


As usual there is a fabulous prize on offer for the lucky winner:



Thank you so much for looking!


Wednesday 24 June 2020

Arabian Spell

Hello and a big welcome - thank you so much for calling by.  Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog a new challenge has started and the theme this week is Go Digital - we want to see a digital image on your creations.

Here is mine:


I have used Arabian Spell which is available here.  I chose to use the pre-coloured image this week as you have that option with all The Paper Shelter images - you get one that is pre-coloured and also one to colour yourself as well as a backing paper!  The papers are by Mariane and I have used Creative Expressions, Spellbinders, and Cheery Lynn dies as well as gems from my stash and a Woodware punch.

A side view:


Don't forget there is a fabulous prize for the lucky winner:


Thank you so much for looking!


Wednesday 10 June 2020

Did You Ask For A Fairy?

Hello there and thank you for stopping by.

Over at The Paper Shelter Challenge a new challenge has started and this week we want to see Things With Wings.  Here is my card:


This is the super cute Did You Ask For a Fairy Digital Image which is available here.  I coloured her with my Copics adding some Glamour Dust to her wings - a fairy needs sparkle, right?  The papers are from my stash (Papermania I think).

A side view:


As usual, there is a fabulous prize for the lucky winner:

So please head over to The Paper Shelter Challenge blog to upload your card.

Thank you for looking and stay safe.