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Monday 31 October 2011

Crafts and Me DT - A brand new artist!

Morning Everybody! Hope you've all had a good weekend. Sorry I have no card to share with you today but just wanted to pop in and let you know that Crafts & Me have a fabulous new artist, Janna Prosvirina. This is just one of her gorgeous images.
If this has attracted your interest then please do hop on over to the Crafts & Me store to check out the rest of her fabulous artwork. The stamps are available in a new bigger size to make colouring easier. Should you wish to see some inspiration from our talented design team then be sure to check out the Crafts and Me Challenge Blog here as some of the gals have used her images for this weeks challenge. Thanks for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Friday 28 October 2011

Polka Doodles DT - Mystical and Magical

Good Morning again! Second post for the day and this is a rather exciting one for me as it's my very first dt card for Polka Doodles! This week we were challenged to use our stashbox stamps coupled with Polka Doodles elements.I decided to use the gorgeous Silver Fairy by Wee Stamps. The lush backing papers are printed from the new "Pretty Sweet" cd as is the sentiment. It is available to purchase here. The blooms are once again from Wild Orchid Crafts.
I have coloured her in with my Copics using my absolute fave colours. Thanks for stopping by. I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :
Deep Ocean - Sweet
Simon Says - Anything goes
Please do hop on over to the Polka Doodles challenge blog for some gorgeous inspiration by my very talented teamies and join in the fun with us this week. Hope you have a great weekend and don't forget to change the clocks tomorrow night. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Just Magnolia DT - Christmas is coming

Morning Folks! Yippeee it's Friday again and that means time for a new challenge over at Just Magnolia. This week the lovely Mindy has chosen "Christmas". Perfect to get some more cards done.I've used one of the new Maggies, isn't she just the sweetest? The dps are from Nitwits and I just luv this collection, they've all been matted onto coredinations cardstock.
The swirl is a doohickey die and the snowflakes are by Marianne. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
As always I have coloured her in with my Copics and used some glamour dust on the bottom of her dress and on her hat. I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :
The Ribbon Girl - Jingle all the way to Christmas
Crafty Ribbons - Bingo (Glitter, punch/dies, lace)
Magnolia Cards - Christmas
Simon Says - Anything goes
I do hope you'll be able to join us this week over at Just Magnolia. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Wednesday 26 October 2011

The Paper Shelter DT - Anything goes

Morning Lovlies!! WOW I've had such an exciting week, think I've eventually come back down to earth lol! Today's card is for the fabulous Paper Shelter challenge and this week we have the easiest theme ever which is "ANYTHING GOES" so there are no excuses for you not to join in the fun hehe.I've been dying to colour this gorgeous image in since it's release so I thought this week's challenge would be the perfect opportunity. She is called "Gothika" and can be found in the store here. The backing paper is also from the store called "Bewitched Night" paper pack and can be found here.
I have coloured my image in with Copics as always. The swirl is a doohickey die and the sentiment is from Polka Doodles. The ribbon is from my stash. Thanks for stopping by. I do hope you'll join in the fun with us this week over The Paper Shelter as you could win yourself some of their fabby images. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Tuesday 25 October 2011

Some awesome news to share with you!!! Crafts & Me DT

Morning All! What an exciting post this is for me today. I've been harbouring a little secret and I can finally share it with all of you. The lovely Teresa over at Crafts and Me has asked me to join her fabulous digi design team and it took me all of a milli second to say YES lol. I sooo love all their images and feel honoured to have been asked to join her team. Just hope I can do these gorgeous images justice.For my very first post I decided to use the beautiful Irish Christmas Fae which can be purchased from the store here. The dps I have used are from Magnolia as is the swirl doohickey die. The weathered clock is by Tim Holtz and the flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.
I have coloured her in using a combination of Copics and Spectrum Noir markers and for the trims on her outfit I've added some flowersoft. If you click on the image to see a larger view you might be able to see her glittery wings which sadly aren't showing up too well in the picture. I used Spray & Sparkle on them.
Thanks for stopping by to share in my excitement today and I do hope you'll come and join in with the challenges every Wednesday. I will be posting a card on the Crafts & Me Stamps blog every other Tuesday and then on the challenge blog the following Wednesday. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Friday 21 October 2011

I'm shouting from the rooftops!! Such exciting news to share with you!

Morning my fellow crafters and lovely followers. Today I can eventually let you in on the secret I've been keeping hehe. I have been on Cloud 9 the last couple of days as I made the design team over at Polka Doodles woohoooo!!!!! When I received the email from the lovely Nikky I just couldn't believe it, thought I was dreaming but fortunately I wasn't lol!

Please do hop on over to the challenge blog as they have a fabarooney challenge starting today coupled with a couple of freebies for you to use. Great prize up for grabs too. I will be joining in with the challenges from next week so watch this space.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing in my excitement with me!! Hope you have a great weekend. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Wednesday 19 October 2011

Elphine House Australia DT - WELCOME BACK DAISY!!!

Morning fellow crafters!!! Today sees a very exciting challenge over at Elphine House as we are celebrating the return of the beloved Daisy by the one and only Elisabeth Bell. For those of you that don't have her and have been dying for her return she's back and available exclusively from Elphine House.For our challenge we are wanting to see Autumn Colours and don't forget you can use ANY ELISABETH BELL image to enter. The dp I have used looks so dark in the pic but it's actually not, it is a dark brown not black.
I have coloured the beloved Daisy in with my Copics. The lace is from a blog candy that I won from the lovely Kylie quite a while back and the blooms from Wild Orchid Crafts. The sentiment is LOTV. Thanks for stopping by. I do hope you'll join in the fun with us this fortnight over at Elphine House and please do hop on over to see the fab inspiration by my fellow teamies, we're all using Daisy on our cards. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Tuesday 18 October 2011

Another card for fun woohooo!!!!!!

Morning all my crafting buddies!! Hope your week has been good this far. WOWZERS has it turned chilly here in the UK brrrrrr. Only thing I luv about the winter is that you tend to stay home more so that makes for more crafting time hehe. My card for fun today is using yet another of Krista's (Saturated Canary) fabulous images called "Hand-me-downs, A ragamuffin" and she's available to purchase here. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE all Krista's images?I've followed the sketch from Pink Ink Sketch Challenge so I'll be entering my card there. The dp I have used was a gift from my darling friend Paola, thanks girlfriend! It is Kaiser craft, Tea at Elsie's collection. The seam binding I've used is from The Ribbon Girl, the swirl is a doohickey die and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
I have coloured her in with my Copics. Thanks for stopping by, hope the weather's a bit warmer where you are. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Saturday 15 October 2011

Playtime!!!

Morning Folks!! Yup, you read right hehe. I took some time out just for me to have a play with one of my absolute favourite artists images but shhhh don't tell my Maggies lol. So excited that Krista has eventually decided to sell her gorgeous images over at her Etsy store.
This sweet little girl is called "Stroppy Beth" and I've been dying to colour her in since Krista first put her up for sale. The dps I have used are by First Edition Papers which I just luv cause they're so beautifully embossed and glittered. The ribbon is from my stash and the flowers and lace from Wild Orchid Crafts.
As always she has been coloured in with Copics and I tried a new technique which I first spotted on Nic "Coops" blog with the white dots all around the image. Think it just makes the image pop. I dug out the old sewing machine too for this one as over at Saturated Canary they're wanting to see stitching so I'll be entering this card into their challenge. I've followed the fabby sketch from CLP so this card will be entered there to. Will also be entering Bunny Zoes challenge of lace and Crafty Ribbons Challenge of ribbon and lace. Polka Doodles are also wanting to see ribbons and bows so it'll be entered there too. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you're all having a fabby weekend so far. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Thursday 13 October 2011

Crafters Companion DT - New SWALK winter release!!

Morning Lovlies!! Another quick post from me to share with you a sneaky peek of the SWALK stamps and cd by Crafters Companion being launched tomorrow woohoooo!!!!For this project I decided to make a little gift box using my Ultimate Pro. Papers are printed off the cd, how fab are they with those little ice skates on them?!
Here is a close up of the sweet family coloured in, as always with my Copics and flowersoft added.
I printed off some notepaper and envelopes from the cd rom to put inside the box. I just luv how everything co-ordinates so beautifully. Thanks so much for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Wednesday 12 October 2011

Inky Impressions DT - Sketch

Hello again!! Third and final post of the day hehe! As it's Wednesday that means we have a new challenge up at Inky Impressions and this week the beautiful Marion has given us a fabby sketch to work with. Thanks Hun!For my card I have used "Mischievious Chistopher" available in store here. The dps I have used are from The Paper Shelter and yet again everything has been matted onto coredinations cardstock. The stars are a die and the sentiment is available from the Inky store here.
Yet again he has been coloured in with my Copics and the doily behind him is a Marianne die. Thank you for stopping by yet again. Hope you'll be able to join in with the fun this week over at Inky Impressions. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafters Companion DT - New SWALK winter release!!

Morning again my lovely followers! Here I am with post number 2 for the day and it's another sneak peek of the gorgeous new SWALK stamps and cd by Crafters Companion launching on Create and Craft at midday on FridayFor my card I decided to make a twisted easel for a change. The backing papers are printed from the cd and backed onto coredinations cardstock. The snowflake is a Marianne die and I've smothered it with Twinklets diamond dust for some sparkle and a snowy look. The tag is a doohickey die and the poinsettias from Wild Orchid Crafts.
The image has yet again been coloured in with my Copics and flowersoft added to the fur trims. Hope you're all enjoying the sneak peeks! Only two more sleeps till you can get your hands on them, you'll not be sorry. I think they're the best release yet. Thanks for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - We love animals

Morning Peeps!! WOW where does the time go? Can't believe it's time for another challenge over at The Paper Shelter and this week we'd love to see animals on your creation.For my card I have used one of the new releases for this month called "Warm in Winter" which can be found here. Isn't she just too adorable? I also used the backing sheet which comes with the image and dressed it up with some snowflake die cuts. The pearls are from my stash and the poinsettias are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
As always I have coloured my image in with Copics. I've added flowersoft to her hat and glamour dust to the snow on top of the log. Hope my card has given you some inspiration to want to join the challenge with us this week over at The Paper Shelter. Thanks for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Tuesday 11 October 2011

Crafters Companion DT - New SWALK winter release!!

Morning my lovely followers! Hope your week is going well so far. Just a quick post from me this morning with another fabby sneak peek of the new stamps & cd rom being launched on Friday by Crafters Companion as POTW on Create and Craft.This gorgeous stamp is called "Love you snooooooow much!" I tried something new with a rosette. I just luv the effect it gives. I remember seeing it on Linda Hill's blog with the last SWALK release and fell in luv. Forgot about it and then saw it somewhere in blogland so decided to give it a try. Thanks Linda for the inspiration Hun.
Here is a sideways view of the easel card I made. All the papers are printed off the cd and matted onto coredinations cardstock. The sentiment was printed off the cd too.
I have coloured this gorgeous little couple in with my Copics and cut the shape out with a nestie. Hope you're all enjoying the sneak peeks, aren't they just fab. Such a talented dt we have. I'll be entering this card into the Polka Doodles Challenge as they're wanting you to make your own flowers. Not sure if my huge rosette would count as a flower?? If not ladies then please feel free to delete my entry. Thanks for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Saturday 8 October 2011

Inky Impressions DT - Inspirational Christmas

Afternoon Peeps! Hope your weekend has been good so far. Mine's been fab just a bit hectic hehe. Todays project is for the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog and our team has decided to spice things up a little and offer you something other than a card. Must be honest I was so nervous as I just luv making my cards but once I got into this I thoroughly enjoyed myself so hopefully this will be the start of many more projects.After seeing this gorgeous project on Tammy's blog I thought I would give it a go myself and have a little play. If your keen to make one yourself you will find the tutorial here. Thanks ladies for the inspiration. The dps I have used are My Minds Eye, Signature Christmas stack.
Here is a close up of the adorable stamp available from Inky Impressions store called Sophia's Sweet Snowman which I have coloured in with my Copics. The lace is from my stash and the poinsettias from Wild Orchid Crafts.
View from the top showing the candle and pearls.
I bought a plain candle and stamped the same image onto tissue paper and coloured it in with my Copics then placed the tissue paper over the candle and covered it with greaseproof paper and heated it with my heatgun and voila one stamped image on the candle. Hope I've explained that well enough for those who would like to give it a try. Thank you for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Friday 7 October 2011

Crafters Companion DT - New SWALK winter release!!

Good Morning my fellow crafters! Woohooo it's Friday and the weekend is upon us. Well today is another exciting post as my card is a sneak peek of the new release SWALK stamps and cd for Crafters Companion. Yippeeee I hear you say! You're gonna luv these, they are all absolutely gorgeous and the cd is just jam packed as always with the most beautiful winter papers.I have used "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" and just one of the papers off the cd backed onto coredinations cardstock. The ribbon is from my stash.
I have coloured her in with Spectrum Noirs and used flowersoft on the snowflakes and her coat. You'll not wanna miss this release as I think they're gonna be flying off the shelves again so stay tuned for more sneaky peaks and also do pop on over to the Crafters Companion Inspirations Blog as they're having a fabby blog hop tomorrow morning at 09h00. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Wednesday 5 October 2011

Elphine House Australia DT - Tasty Treats

Good Morning World!! Looks like our Indian Summer is over and we're well and truly into Autumn now sadly. Anyhooo onto todays card and it's for Elphine House. This fortnight we'd like to see anything to do with tasty treats. I decided to use the gorgeous Yummy Pudding image and dps from DCWV "Nanas Kitchen". I distressed all the edges and used brushed corduroy all around.
This little sweetie has been coloured in with Copics and the flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts. I followed the sketch over at Pink Ink Sketch Challenges so I'll be entering my card into their challenge as well as Stampalot challenge who's theme is food, glorious food. PLEASE DON'T FORGET THAT YOU CAN USE ANY ELISABETH BELL IMAGE to join in with our challenge over at Elphine House so please pop over to see the fabby inspiration by my fellow dt members. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Monday 3 October 2011

Saturated Canary Challenge

Morning Folks!!! WOW what a marvellous HOT weekend we've had here in the UK, made me feel like I was at home lol! Well, I took some time out for myself last night and put together this card with one of Krista's gorgeous new images called "Zorana, a dancing gypsy". I'm soooo excited that she's started a new challenge blog as I just luuurrrvvveeeee her artwork! I have followed the sketch from the Saturated Canary Challenge Blog so I'll be joining in with their challenge. The dp I have used is by DCWV matted onto coredinations cardstock. The mat behind Zorana is also on coredinations and I've embossed and then sanded it a little.

Zorana has been coloured in with Copics and I think I need a lot more practise on all this flowing hair hehe. I'll get there eventually! The flowers and ribbon are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the pearls are from my stash. I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :
Allsorts - Flowers
CES - Totally Gorjuss / Pretty Girls
Simon Says - Anything goes
Stampin' for the weekend - What a cutie
Thanks for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Saturday 1 October 2011

Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge DT - Pink & Green

Afternoon All!! Well here I am with my second post for the day. If you're wanting to see my card for The Emerald Faeries please scroll down. This card is for our monthly challenge over at Crafters Companion and this month we'd luv to see you use pink and green on your creation. I have used one of the gorgeous SWALK images called Daydream Believer. My dps are by First Edition Paper, luv all their papers, my absolute fave at the moment. These are so beautifully embossed and glittered, if you click on the picture to enlarge it I'm sure you'll be able to see more detail.



I have coloured her in with my Copics and used a bit of stardust stickles on the butterfly and it's trail. The swirl is a doohickey die and the flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts. Thanks for stopping by yet again. I do hope you'll join in with our monthly challenge over at Crafters Companion this time as the generous Sara is offering a whopping £30 voucher to the winner. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Emerald Faeries Garden DT - Punches / Dies

Morning Folks!! Hope the weekend has started out good for you. Looks like we're in for another scorcher today woohooo!! Todays card is for our new challenge over at The Emerald Faeries Garden and this fortnight we'd luv to see you use punches / dies on your creation. I felt the urge to use more than one image again, I just luv these faeries and can never choose just one to use on my cards hehe. I used two punches and one die. The sentiment is from LOTV and was punched out as was the mat. The die is my favourite Magnolia doohickey swirl.

Here is a close up of one of our newest range, Isabella. She can be found here. Isn't she just gorgeous?


And one of our older range called Ebony who can be found here. Both images have been coloured in with a combination of Spectrum Noirs and Copics with stickles on their wings. Hope I've inspired you enough to want to come and join us over at The Emerald Faeries Garden this fortnight. Thanks for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx