Pam's Birthday

Just a quick one tonight. This card is for one of the GPs at work whose birthday is on Thursday.

 Image - LOTV - Dandelion Clock

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - Freebie from Shabby Princess

Ribbon - Meiflower

Button and Bakers twine from stash

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies - In the Garden

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - The Sketch

Passion for Promarkers - Lots of Layers

Nutcrafters Challenge 20 - Spots and/or Stripes

Good Morning Crafters.

It's time for another challenge at Nutcrafters and this time it has been set by the lovely Helen.

She has decided to set the challenge of:

Spots and/or Stripes

So that means anything that includes spots, stripes or both.

We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week.

You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge) 2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)

Here's my card:

I have used the cute digi image - Seaside Duo Boy

Coloured with Promarkers

The backing papers, flower and Sentiment are from a free digi kit from http://kcbdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ called Bon Voyage.

I have cut out the flower and sentiment but layered the backing papers on the computer with the image, added a couple of shadows and then printed and coloured. So no matting and layering.

It was nice and easy for a quick card but I do like getting messy with cutting and sticking so don't know if I'll do many more like this.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Red, White and Blue
The Artistic Stamper - Red, White and Blue
Creative Inspirations - Red, White and Blue
Paper Makeup - Seeing Spots

Have a lovely day. Take Care.

Saturated Canary Birthday

Good morning all.   Aren't these weekends coming around fast.  I've read a few blogs this morning saying it is sunny but guess what................................  Its raining here and doesn't look like it is about to stop any time soon :(

I'm a happy bunny though because my baby is home from Uni for the Summer..... Yayy she turned up about 10 last night so my dining room is now full of boxes and bags.  Its usually me messing it up with all my crafty bits lol.  Chris and Emily have just gone out to buy some of those vacuum storage bags so we can put her bulky stuff, duvets, pillows, woollies etc away (although I think she should keep her woollies out the way the weather is)

I have a few birthdays coming up in June and July so thought I had better get cracking or it will be a night before job.

I have used this cute Saturated Canary freebie - Ava

Coloured with Promarkers

Papers - Dovecraft Back to Basics III

Sentiment Whimsy Stamps

Martha Stewart Butterfly punch

Ribbon, gems, lace and flowers from stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

I Love Promarkers - For a little girl

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Fab Sketch

Simon Says Stamp - Crowns and/or gems

Saturated Canary - Anything Goes

Craft your days away - Bingo - Flowers, ribbon/lace, gems

Stampin' for the weekend - Bugs and Butterflies

Ribbon Girl Blog - Ribbon or Lace

Hope you all enjoy the rest of the weekend. 

Don't forget you can still join in with the Nutcrafters challenge which ends on Tuesday.  The theme this time is New Beginnings.

Jubilee Weekend

Good Afternoon all.

Hope you are enjoying the jubilee weekend. We haven't really done much. We went to Hardwick Hall on Sunday where there was supposed to be a 1950s style street party but that was a bit of a washout so we just had a mooch around the hall and then left to go see Emily in Lincoln. She is coming home from uni next week so as we were only 45 mins away we thought we would go see her and bring some of her stuff back so there wouldn't be as much to carry next week. We went for a lovely meal and it was so nice to see her and catch up.

Yesterday we just did a bit of shopping and tidying up.  Today Chris is out in the garden.  He is making a new bed at the end of the garden where hopefully we are going to grow some fruit and veg. 

I thought as I had a couple of hours to spare before the French Open, mens quarter finals start I would get another Christmas card made to add to my collection

Top Tip - When cutting the glitter card, put your double sided tape on the back first so the glitter doesn't flake off and leave a white edge.

Image Pink Petticoat - Have an Ice Day

Coloured with Promarkers

Matted onto glitter card from Wilkies.

Martha Stewart Punch - Arch Lattice

gems and ribbon from stash.

I am entering it into a few challenges:

ABC Christmas - K - Keep it Simple

Winter Wonderland - Holly

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - Monochrome

Crafty Hazel - Right Royal Purple

Top Tip Tuesday - Sparkle (Gems, Glitter card and sparkle in the faux snow)

Nutcrafters Challenge #19- New Beginnings.

Good Morning Crafters. It's time for another challenge at Nutcrafters and this time it has been set by the lovely Sylvia. She has decided to set the challenge of:

NEW BEGINNINGS

So that means anything new, new baby, new home, new school etc

My card is for a friend of my daughter

Coralie has just finished university and has got a new job in France, close to Paris.  She has family living there so is staying with them until she can find somewhere for herself.  So that will be new job, new home, new start.  Emily is going to stay with her for a couple of weeks in June so she can take this card with her.

I have used this gorgeous Nutcrafters digi stamp - City Break from the Happy Travels collection

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Paper - Freebie Download - Loulou-scrap Samantha

Postcard - Freebie Download.  I think it was from Outlawz but cant find the link now.

Flowers and gems from stash.

We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week.  You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge)

2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)

Challenges I am entering:

I love Promarkers - Use a Digi

ATCs and Cards with Attitude - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes

Celebrate the Occasion - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoes Challenge - Anything Goes

Hope you all have a lovely day.  Take Care  xx

Butterflies

Wow hasn't it been a scorcher.  I got up early this morning hoping to get out in the garden, but I don't know if you remember, in the heavy winds a couple of months back some of my ridge tiles flew off the roof.   They were put back temporarily and the builders said they would be back when the weather turned better.   Well guess who turned up at 8.30 this morning.  I couldn't get out in the garden as there were bits of mortar flying all over the place so I could only do what a girl's gotta do and make a card.

A bit of a different style for me, no stamping or colouring in to be seen.  

Butterflies - Martha Stewart Punch

Papers - Bo Bunny 'Gabrielle'

Embossing - Swiss Dots

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps

gems from stash

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafts 4 Eternity - Wonderful Wings

Fairy Tale Challenge - Things with wings

ATCs and Cards with Attitude - Butterflies and Blooms

Tuesday Alchemy - Beautiful Butterflies

I did manage a bit of gardening this afternoon but only in short bursts, too bloomin' hot.

Don't forget you still have a week to join in with the Nutcrafters Challenge and as it is my turn to host it I would love to see some of my bloggie friends joining in.  You don't have to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you did.  Its a nice and easy challenge this week to use 3 different backing papers

Christmas Card

Hello again everybody.  This is my second post today so please scroll down to see my earlier post.

I thought it was about time I made another Christmas card and as the challenge at Winter Wonderland was to use a snowman (my favourites) I really had no excuse lol.

Image November Freebie from Digistamp Boutique

Coloured with Promarkers and glamour dusted

Papers - scraps from my drawers and red gingham printed on comp

Matted onto silver mirri card.

Gingham ribbon from January Sales (Hobbycraft)

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Winter Wonderland - Frosty the Snowman

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - The Sketch

Digistamp Boutique May Competition

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

 Thanks for popping by and please scroll down to my Nutcrafters Challenge card. 

Nutcrafters DT challenge #18 My Choice

Good morning crafters. 

It's time for another challenge at Nutcrafters and its my first time of hosting it so I hope you will all like it and join in with us.

I think it is a nice and easy one that anyone can join in with and it is

TO USE 3 DIFFERENT BACKING PAPERS

(told you it was easy)

Don't forget we have changed the rules so you can now use any images so long as you follow the set challenge.

Main Prize

You need to use a Nutcrafters image to qualify for this prize

2nd Prize

2 Digi stamps or one stamp sheet of your choice (subject to availability)

Here's my card

I have used Nutcrafters Digi stamp Cycle Ride from the Happy Travels set

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing papers - Summer Driggs freebie - Comforts of Home

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps

Ribbon and gems from stash

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoes - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes

For more inspiration please visit my teamies who you can find listed on my side bar.

House Mouse Birthday

Good evening everybody.   Tonight's card is one for my work colleague Fiona.  It's her birthday on Sunday.

Image House Mouse coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - Tea House-Dovecraft

Martha Stewart - Doily Lace Punch

Sentiment Lili of the Valley - Calendar Sentiments

Ribbon and gems from stash

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Sketch 'n Stash - The Sketch (my neglected stash is the stamp and new is the ribbon)

Papertake Weekly - Cute, cute, cute

Simon Says - Sweet Tooth
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
House Mouse and Friends - Humour

Have a lovely evening,  Yayy Friday tomorrow, don't these weekends come around quickly.

Bella Bunting Birthday

Hello everybody.  Hope you're all having a lovely weekend so far.   I should have posted this card yesterday but when I came to take the pic my camera battery was dead so had to recharge overnight.

Went into Manchester yesterday and got a few bits and bobs, nothing exciting really.  Oh I did go into Rockers England to buy tickets for Emily for Rebellion Fest in Blackpool (a punk/ska festival).   

There are quite a few birthdays this month so here is my first one.

Sugar Nellie image - Bella Bunting
Coloured with promarkers
Backing Papers - Dovecraft Sugar and Spice
Whimsy Stamps Bunting Die
Sentiment Clare Curd

I am entering it into a few challenges:

The Sugar Bowl - The Sketch

One Stop Craft Challenge - Celebrations

Simon Says - Anything Birthday

Passion for Promarkers - Bright and Light

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Stampin' for the weekend - Layer upon Layer

Off out for the day now.  Going to have a mooch around Gawthorpe Hall.

See you soon.

Nutcrafters Challenge 17

Good Morning everyone.  It's time again for another challenge at Nutcrafters but first can I thank everyone who joined in with the Anything Goes challenge.  Today it is Gemma's turn to host this fortnight's  challenge.  She has designed a fabby sketch

We would love to see this sketch on your card/project.

We have also changed the rules so you can enter with any image.  Just check the rules on the sidebar.

Here is my card for the challenge:

Image Nutcrafters Sweet 16 Cutie Pie available as a digi or clear stamp

Coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps

Papers - Dovecraft Tea House

Martha Stewart Border Punch

Card Candi

There is a fab main prize for an entry using a Nutcrafters image

and a 2nd Prize (using any image) of 2 digis or a stamp sheet of your choice (subject to availability)

Please pop over to the blog for more details and to see the cards from my fellow teamies.  I'd also like to welcome Helen to the team.  We'd love to see more joining in, remember you don't have to use a Nutcrafters image, although we would love it if you do.

Mo Manning - Christmas Card

Good Morning everyone, jeepers isn't it a windy one. A few weeks ago when it was this windy 2 ridge tiles blew off the roof and put a dint in Chris's car door. He only got his car back from the repair shop on Friday so he has just gone out and moved it off the drive onto the road. The tree will probably blow over now and crush it lol.

My card today is another Christmas card to add to my collection.

I have used the gorgeous Monique by Mo Manning

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - Nitwits - Little Mittens Too

Poinsetta Dies - Marianne

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps

Charm and Bakers Twine from stash

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - Hardware - Metal charm and staples

Christmas Challenges - The Sketch

Winter Wonderland - Here Come the Girls

Christmas Stampin All Year Long - Anything Goes

Mo's Digital Challenge - Favourite Colour Combo (pink and kraft)

The Outlawz Copic/Promarker Challenge - Anything Goes

Passion for Promarkers - Cut it out

Don't forget you still have 3 days to join in with the Nutcrafters challenge of Anything Goes.  The rules have changed and you no longer have to use a Nutcrafters image although we would love it if you do.