Just Magnolia DT - Sketch

Good Morning my friends!! WOW aren't we having glorious weather over here in the UK, better than summer even hehe, let's hope it lasts but I think sadly by next week it'll all be over and then the cold's gonna set in. Anyhoooo enough of that and let's get onto today's card which is for Just Magnolia and this week the lovely Jane has given us such a fabby sketch to work with. Today I have used one of the newer Tilda's, isn't she a sweetie? My dps are all Magnolia matted onto coredinations and I've used a Tilda Lace border punch. The ribbon and flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I have coloured Tilda in with Copics as always. I do hope you'll join in the fun this week with Jane's great sketch over at Just Magnolia as we really have a super prize up for grabs too. I'll be entering this card into the following challenges :
Cutie Sunday - No text
Fab 'n Funky - Recipe (1 Ribbon, 2 patterned papers, 3 gems)
Flutterby Wednesday - Open (Not sure if my little bees count as they have wings?)
Simon Says - Anything goes
Stampin' for the weekend - What a cutie
Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a lovely weekend and those of you here in the UK enjoy the heat while it lasts. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Saturated Canary - A card just because!!

Hello again!! WOWZERS am I on a roll today or what?! Post number 3 already and I just took some time out from all the dt work to make a card just for fun. I bought a whole stack of Krista's gorgeous images and have been itching to colour them up so I started with this one, isn't she a beauty? She's called Peace and Love Hipster and is available here. I decided to keep the card fairly clean and simple as I feel the image speaks for itself. The dps are by DCWV, ribbon from my stash and the clock is a Tim Holtz die.

I've coloured her in with my Copics. Just hope I've done her justice! I even added a few freckles lol. I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :
Allsorts - Keep it simple
My Mums Craft Shop - Dress Up
Simon Says - Anything goes
Stampin for the Weekend - What a cutie
Sweet Stampin' - Anything goes
Thanks again for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Inky Impressions DT - Punches/Dies

Afternoon my crafting buddies! WOW, my second post for the day. Now that hasn't happened for a while hee hee. This card is for the fab Inky Impressions Challenge and this week we would like to see you use punches/dies on your project. I have used the beautiful Lili's Awareness Ribbon. The dps are from The Paper Shelter and matted onto coredinations cardstock. The flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts. The swirl is a doohickey die, the butterfly is also a die and available from Little Claire and the ribbon and lace are from my stash.

As always my image has been coloured in using my Copics. Thanks for stopping by yet again. Please do pop on over to the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog for some awesome inspiration by my fellow teamies and join in the fun with us this week. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - For the girls!

Good Morning Folks!! WOW can you believe it's Wednesday already, half way to the weekend woohoo. Today sees the start of a brand new challenge theme over at The Paper Shelter and this week we'd love to see you make a card for the girls. For my card I have used the gorgeous "Spring Swing" and dps by Trimcraft called "Pepper and friends". Sadly it's not showing up too well in the pic but the dps are heavily embossed and glittered, possibly if you click on the pic to enlarge it you might be able to see the detail.

I have coloured this little sweetie in using a combination of Spectrum Noir and Copics. The ribbon is from my stash and the flowers from the one and only Wild Orchid Crafts. Thank you so much for stopping by today. I do hope you'll join us over at The Paper Shelter this week for your chance to win some of their fabulous images. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Karens Doodles DT - Pink & Brown

Morning my fellow crafters! Hope you've all had a good weekend! Firstly let me thank those of you that participated in our Christmas Blog hop last week, the winner of my gorgeous image will be announced here tomorrow so stay tuned. This week sees another new challenge theme over at Karens Doodles and we'd luv to see you use pink and brown on your creations. For my card this week I've used this sweet little couple called "First Kiss" available here. The dps I have used are my absolute fave First Edition Papers and they're from the Love Letters pad, all matted onto coredinations cardstock and MS doily lace punch used. The wooden flower button is from my stash as are the ribbons. The swirl is a doohickey die and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

As always I have coloured my image in with Copics. Thanks for stopping by today. I do hope you'll join in with our challenge this week over at Karens Doodles, you could win 3 images of your choice, how fab is that? Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Just Magnolia DT - Back to school / Fall theme

Good Morning Lovlies!! TGIF woohoo! Well today sees the start of a new challenge over at Just Magnolia and this week the lovely Michelle has chosen the theme of Back to school or fall.
I felt like having a little play so decided to make a backpack which I've been dying to try for ages! Thought it quite appropriate for a back to school theme.

Another new one for me was to eventually colour in a Mini Magnolia and to my surprise it wasn't actually as difficult as I thought it would be hehe. I coloured her in with Copics and used some glamour dust on her wings and stickles on her wand.

Here is a side view of the backpack. I'm not entirely happy with the outcome but time caught up with me and I never had chance to make another project. Thanks for stopping by. I do hope you'll join in the fun with us this week over at Just Magnolia. Hope you have a great weekend. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Inky Inspirations DT - One for the boys

Afternoon All! Hope you've had a good week so far, at least it's only one more day and it's weekend. I have a male card to share with you today and this little cutie is called Deputy Christopher by Inky Impressions.I know how most of us battle with making male themed cards but this little guy made it so easy actually as I decided to make a centre step card which I feel doesn't need much embellishing therefore perfect for a male card. The dps are DCWV "All about boys". I used some twine from my stash and a cowboy boot charm.

I've coloured him in with Copics, sticking to just one colour tone. Cut out with a nestie and used some brushed corduroy Distress Ink around the edges. I will be entering my card into the following challenges :
Fab 'n Funky - It's a hard theme (male cards, pet hate lol)
My Mums Craft Shop - Girls and boys
Totally Gorjuss - Nothing square about me
Thanks for stopping by. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Karens Doodles DT - Christmas Blog Hop

Good morning bloggers! Today sees a very special day at Karens Doodles with the launch of some new Christmas images and your chance to win some in our Blog Hop! You must firstly go to our challenge blog and read the rules of the hop and you will also find a list outlining the order of the hop in case you get lost along the way. Each of the DT is showcasing one of Karens fabulous new Christmas images and you will have a chance to win one on each of the DT's blogs as well as a chance on our Challenge Blog to win the whole collection! The image I'm showcasing is called "Little Winter Angel". I decided to make a little gift of a tealight card and this is the front cover. All dps used are from Nitwits. The blooms are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the ribbon is from my stash.

I have coloured the darling little angel in with my Copics as usual and glittered her wings with some gold Crafters Companion spray and sparkle.

And this is what the inside looks like.

To be in with a chance to win this fabulous digi, just leave me a comment below and a winner will be chosen at random and announced on my blog next Monday :) Before you move on to TINE who is next in our hop, you will need my letter which is "A" . Happy Hopping! Don't forget to visit the Challenge blog for full details on the hop and details on how you could win the entire collection. Thanks for stopping by, I do hope you'll join us with the fun challenge. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Simply Magnolia DT - Shabby Chic

Good Afternoon Peeps! Can you believe the weekend is almost over? Hope it's been a good one! Today's card is for Simply Magnolia and this fortnight we'd like to see "Shabby Chic". I decided to create a little scene so I stamped and masked Tilda to sit in the window. The dps are from my scrap drawer so I'm not sure where they're from and they're so beautifully embossed and glittered. The doily is also from my stash, the swirls are my fave doohickey die and the flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

As per usual my image has been coloured in with Copics and I've used stardust stickles in the middle of the flowers. I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :
Colour Create - Pink, brown, cream, white
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes
It's a Magnolia Challenge - Use two Magnolia stamps
Magnolia Down Under - Photo Inspiration
Moving along with the times - Sparkle
One stop craft challenges - Girlie
Sweet Stampin' - Flowers
TOMIC - Chocolate and brown and cream
Touch Twin Markers - Playing with our peeps (use a person on your creation)
Thanks for stopping by, I do hope you'll join in the fun with us this fortnight over at Simply Magnolia. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

A HUGE Thank You to all my followers!!!!

Good Morning all my fellow crafting buddies! Hope your weekend has been a good one. This is just a quick post to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and encouragement! You are the reason I'm still blogging and sharing my creations and have made everything so worthwhile so a HUGE THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!!!!

As I have reached a milestone of 300 followers I think it's about time that I offered a little sugar free candy so if you could just bear with me I will get some together.

Enjoy what's left of the weekend my friends and once again Thank You from the bottom of my heart! Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Just Magnolia DT - Sketch and Fall is in the air!

Good Morning Peeps!! Woohooo, it's Friday and time for a brand new challenge over at Just Magnolia. This week the gorgeous Jacque has chosen a sketch coupled with the the theme of Fall which is so fitting as sadly our summer is over here in the UK, sob. I chose to use this darling little Tilda from last years collection. The dps I have used are by Wild Rose Studios. The ribbon and flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the pearls are from my stash.

As always my image has been coloured in with Copics and I've created faux stitching with my Multi liner. The leaves with the flowers have been punched out with a MS punch onto coredinations cardstock. I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :
Craft us Crazy - Goodbye to summer
Creatalicious - Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Fall colours
Magnolia-licious - Colour challenge
Magnolia-licious Highlights - Fall or back to school
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you'll find the time to join in with our challenge over at Just Magnolia this week. Wishing you a wonderful weekend too. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Inky Impressions DT - Dress to Impress!

Good Morning again my fellow crafters!!! I'm back and this time with some great news too. I received an email asking if I would be interested in joining the marvellous Inky Impressions Design Team and as you can see from my post I just had to say YES lol!! How honoured and special do I feel that they asked me and not the other way around. Hope I'll be able to make them proud for having asked me!! Thank you so much! Anyhow onto this weeks challenge which is "Dress to Impress" and I've used the gorgeous Princess Lili stamp. The dps I have used are Tim Holtz Idea-ology and I've distressed all the edges and matted onto coredinations cardstock. The ribbon, lace and flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I have coloured my image in with Copics and used teeny tiny pearls on her tiara which I received from my bestest friend Paola, thanks girlfriend! The swirl is again my doohickey die. I'll be entering this card into the following challenges :
Allsorts - Flowers and swirls
CES - Make it Magical or Spooky
CLP - Fabby sketch
Crafty Catz - Ribbons
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
Deep Ocean - Lace
Mad for Markers - Spring Time
Stampin' for the weekend - Tickled Pink
Thanks so much for stopping by yet again and sharing in my excitement. I do hope you'll join us over at Inky Impressions Challenge and show us what you've got. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - Fairies and Elves

Morning!!! As it's Wednesday we have a brand new challenge for you over at The Paper Shelter and this week it's Team A's turn and the theme set is "Fairies and Elves". For my card I chose to use this sweet little boy called "Magic Bubbles". I have coloured him in with my Copics and used a corner flourish stamp. My dps are from my stash and I think they're by DCWV? The swirls are my favourite doohickey die and the ribbon is from my stash.

How darling is this little guy?!! Don't forget when you purchase any digi image from The Paper Shelter you will receive it in JPEG and PNG format as well as a pre-coloured image should you wish to make a really quick card.

Thanks for stopping by. I do hope you'll join in the fun with us this week over at The Paper Shelter as always there is a fab prize up for grabs. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Today's the day for the launch of the gorgeous Xmas Humphrey!!!

Morning Peeps!!! Just a really quick post from me this morning to share with you a final sneaky peek of the gorgeous little Humphrey which will be released tonight at 9pm on Ideal World (Sky Channel 644). I've done a fairly simple easel card with one of the 3D toppers off the cd. The backing papers are also off the cd. Hope you're all as excited as we are for this launch this evening! Get your credit cards at the ready cause you'll not wanna miss out on this one. There are 12 new stamps as well as a twin cd rom woohooo!!! Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Karens Doodles DT - Check it out!

Morning Peeps! Hope you all had a good weekend, aren't they over just too quickly?! Anyhow as it's Monday we have a brand new challenge theme for you over at Karens Doodles and this week we want to see checks on your project. For my card I've used this darling little image called "Baby first taste of snow". Isn't she too sweet? The dps I have used are from my scrap drawer so sadly I can't tell you where they're from lol.

I have coloured her in with Copics and used glamour dust on the snowflakes for some sparkle. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash and the snowflakes are a Marianne die. Thank you so much for stopping by today. I do hope you'll join in the fun with us this week over at Karens Doodles and show us your checked creations.

Just Magnolia DT - Sketch

Afternoon All!! I'm sooooo late with my card this week for Just Magnolia but hey ho, better late than never they say lol! This week our lovely Bev has given us a fabby sketch to follow and this is my take on it. I decided to go with a Christmas card. Need to build up the stash you know hehe. I've used the sweet Alva with Flower Maggie and the dps are by Magnolia too with the exception of the one with the holly leaves on which is from First Edition Papers.

I've coloured my Maggie in with Copics. The doohickey swirl is my all time fave which I'm sure you already know! The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts as always. Thanks for stopping by and I do hope you'll join in the fun with us over at Just Magnolia and Bev's fabby sketch. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafters Companion DT - Humphrey sneak peek!

Hiya all my crafting buddies!! As promised I'm back with yet another sneak peek of the gorgeous Christmas Humphrey for you. Yet again I have used a stamped image and went for the more contemporary Christmas colours for a change. The dps have been printed from the cd rom and have been matted onto coredinations cardstock.

I have coloured him in with Spectrum Noirs and added flowersoft for the snow flakes and on the ground. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Thanks for stopping by. I'll be back tomorrow with yet another sneaky for you so please do check back and have a lovely weekend. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafters Companion DT - Humphrey Christmas sneaky peek

Morning fellow crafters! Hope your weeks been good this far. Another quick post from me to share with you a Humphrey sneak peek. These are just the most adorable images to work with and I've had such fun making up all the samples! This little fellas from the one of the Jingle Bells stamp plates and is called "Mistletoe Kisses". He was a dream to colour.

The dps are all printed off the cd rom that will be launched with the stamp plates next Tuesday
the 13th as a Pick of the Day on telly. I have coloured my image in with Spectrum Noirs and added ribbon and pearls from my stash. Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back a little later with another sneaky for you. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Elphine House Australia DT - Cuddle Time

Morning all Elisabeth Bell fans!! Gosh how the days just fly, don't you think? Can't believe it's a fortnight since our last challenge already! Anway, let's get on with the show lol! This fortnight over at Elphine House Australia we have a great challenge - cuddle time. Don't forget you can use any Elisabeth Bell image so there's no excuse not to join us this time. Please help us get this challenge blog off the ground. For my card I have used this gorgeous image called Daisy hugging dolly available from Elphine House. The dps are from my stash and unforutnately I can't remember where they're from. I have matted them onto coredinations cardstock.

Again I have coloured my image in with my Copics. The swirl is a doohickey die, the pearls are from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Thanks for stopping by and I do hope you'll join us for this fab challenge over at Elphine House where you could win yourself two stamps of your choice so what are you waiting for hehe. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafters Companion DT - Sneak peek Humphrey Christmas

Afternoon all my crafting buddies!! Just a quick post from me to share a sneak peek with you of the brand new Humphrey Christmas Stamps and cd. They will be launched as Pick of the Day on telly on Tuesday 13th September. The cute little fella that I've used for this card is called Christmas Wishes and is from the Jingle Bells collection of stamps. The dps I have used are printed off the new cd.

I have coloured him in with Spectrum Noir's and added flowersoft for the snow and glamour dust on the trims of his hat, coat and scarf. The swirl is a doohickey die and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Oooo, I almost forgot to mention that Crafters Companion are running a competion at the moment so should you wish to win the set of 12 stamps and the double cd rom then do hop on over to the News, Views and Inspiration Blog. Thanks for stopping by. I'll be back tomorrow with another sneaky peek for you. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Karens Doodles DT - Anything Goes

Morning All!! Hope you had a good weekend! Well as it's Monday we have another brand new challenge for you over at Karens Doodles and guess what ..... this week it's anything goes but with a twist and the twist is you need to use one of Karens fabby digis. For my card I've used this sweet image called "Fairy Fun". The dps I have used are by My Minds Eye, winter papers.

As always she has been coloured in with Copics and I've used glamour dust on her wings for loads of sparkle. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash and the blooms from Wild Orchid Crafts. I will be entering my card into the following challenges :
Aud Sentiments - Card / sentiment for a girl
One Stitch at a time - Use a digi
Papertake Weekly - Fabby sketch
Stamp Something - September digi day
Stamping Scrapping - Anything goes
Sweet Stampin' - Anything but birthday
Thanks for stopping by. I do hope you'll join us this week over at Karens Doodles, her images really are great and there are loads to choose from. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Simply Magnolia DT - Anything goes

Morning Everybody! Hope you've all had a great weekend so far. Todays card is for Simply Magnolia and our challenge is a nice easy one of anything goes so you have no excuse not to join in the fun this fortnight. I just luv this Scarecrow Tilda! I think she's just such a versatile stamp don't you? The dps I have used are by First Edition Papers, "Desert Blooms" pad. The ticket sentiment is a combination of Whimsy and Kanban.

I decided to stick with the same colour tone for the whole image, hope I haven't killed it lol! The doily, ribbon and pearl brad are all from my stash and the flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. I will be entering my card into the following challenges :
CLP - Sketch
Craft us crazy - Autumn colours and/or favourite embellishments (flowers)
Dutch Magnolia Lovers - Lace and ribbon
Magnolia Down Under - Frame It
Stamping Scrapping - Anything goes
Sweet Stampin' - Anything but birthday
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy what's left of the weekend. Please do hop on over to the Simply Magnolia blog and check out the fabby inspiration by my very talented teamies and enter yours. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge DT - Christmas

Hello again my friends!! I'm back as promised with my challenge card for the Crafters Companion's Monthly challenge and this time I've used the gorgeous Humphrey Xmas decoupage as our theme for this month is Christmas. The dps I have used are by First Edition papers and are called Christmas Joy. I've matted and layered onto coredinations cardstock, simple!

How cute are Lottie and her Mom baking Christmas cakes together?! These images are just so expressive don't you think? Thanks for stopping by yet again and I do hope you'll join in the fun with us this month over at Crafters Companion. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Emerald Faeries Garden DT - Buttons

Morning my crafty friends! WOW, it's rather chilly outside sadly, think our summer is over. Anyway onto a warmer happier subject and that is today's card which is for The Emerald Faeries Garden and this fortnight we would like to see buttons on your creation. I decided to make a centre stepper card for a change just to showcase one of our newest additions called "Isabella". Isn't she just gorgeous?! I've used papers from my scrap drawer so I'm not too sure where they're from but I think they're DCWV.

The sentiment is from LOTV. Can't believe I've had it for absolute ages and it's never seen ink (hangs head in shame).

I have coloured the gorgeous Isabella in with my Copics and added some Crafters Companion glitter spray to her wings for a beautiful sparkle. I've used some wooden buttons that I bought from button it at the NEC last year. The flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts and the butterflies and swirl are doohickey dies.

Thanks for stopping by today. I do hope you'll pop over to the Emerald Faeries Garden challenge blog and join in the fun with us this fortnight. I'll be back a little later with my dt card for the Crafters Companion monthly challenge. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx