Not Just Cards Guest Designer Project

Hi Folks

A quick post this morning as I am going shopping with my daughters soon to try and find my wedding outfit.  Of course, there is also shoes, handbag, jewellery and fascinator to find as well.  Could be a long trip lol.

Today I am here to share my final project as guest designer with Not Just Cards challenge blog.  It has been a pleasure to be part of the team and I would like to thank Zoe for asking me. 

Here is my inspiration project using a cute image called Birthday Turtle from The Stamping Boutique.

I coloured the image using my promarkers.  I then die cut a shape out of kraft card using one of my spellbinders dies to mount the image onto.  For the background I used plain pearlescent paper.  I added some dots using my distress inks and pencil eraser.  The stitching around the edge was done with a fine liner pen.  The birthday sentiment is an All Occasion die from Robert Addams.  I cut out one in black and one in kraft and then offset them to give a shadow effect.  Some ribbon, flowers and pearls completed the tag.

Thanks for popping by and why not pop over to Not Just Cards challenge blog and check it out.  Would love to see some of you enter the challenge.

I would like to enter this tag into the following challenges:
Creatalicious - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything but square
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Whimsy Stamps - Use a diecut
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon
Papertake - A cut above
Creative Inspirations - Feathered friends/animals
Aud  Sentiments - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Add a sentiment
Polkadoodles - Use a die
Simply Create Too - Anything goes
Allsorts - Feature a creature
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Natalie and Amy - Frame it

Happy Easter

Hi Folks

Hope you have all had a good weekend. We have not long got back from visiting my sister and family.  Had a lovely time catching up and spending some quality family time.  Now for a quiet evening before a new week starts.

Today I thought I would pop by with a couple of samples I did for Kraftyhands using some of their die cut Easter sentiment toppers.  The toppers can be found here.

I decided to go for a clean and simple style as the toppers are so lovely.  Just used some paper from my stash and some ribbon, gems and flowers to embellish.

Thanks for popping by and just pop over to Kraftyhands to check out the fabulous products they have.  

I would like to enter my second card into the following challenges:
Great Impressions - Go green
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon
TTCRD - Anything goes
Deep Ocean - Easter/Spring
Aud Sentiments - Anything goes
Brown Sugar - Easter
QKR Stampede - Add a sentiment
Crafts 4 Eternity - Easter
Sister Act - Anything goes
The Stamping Boutique - Easter
Simply Create Too - Anything goes
HIMCR- Any holiday
Crazy 4 Challenges - Think spring
Pile It On - Easter/Spring
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Easter cards
Corrosive - Spring/Easter
That Craft Place - Easter/Spring

Free Stamp from Little Claire - Special Birthday Offer

Hi Everyone

Just popping by to let you know that there is a very special offer on the Little Claire website today to celebrate Steve's big birthday.  He keeps telling everyone that he's 25 but in fact he is celebrating the big 50.

As Steve keeps saying he's only 25 there is 25% discount (club stamp members 35%) off all online purchases made today - Saturday 28th March.  Just enter the code steve50 at the checkout.  

Plus, everyone who takes up the offer and makes a purchase will receive this free stamp.

This is a one day offer so don't miss out.  Pop over to Little Claire and check out the products on offer.

Embossing at Winter Wonderland

Hi Folks

Hope everyone is okay and you have had a good week. I am looking forward to the weekend as we are going to stay with my Sister and her hubby and boys.  So nice to be able to spend some time with them.  

I am popping by today as a new challenge is starting over at Winter Wonderland.  Our theme for this week is:

Embossing (wet or dry)

As long as your project has some embossing and is christmas related you can enter the challenge.

Here is my inspiration project.

I used an embossing folder that I have had for a couple of years to emboss onto white card.  I then went over the whole card with green chalk to pick out the embossing.  I also added glamour dust glitter to the embossing (although you can't see that very well in the photo).  I matted onto some holographic mirror card and added some gems and a sentiment. 

Our sponsor for this week is Crafts U Love with a prize of a £10 voucher.

So why not get cracking on with those christmas makes and enter the challenge.  Just pop over to Winter Wonderland for full challenge details.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
CHNC Extra - Anything goes
ABC Challenge - F is for Festive
HIMCR - Embossing
Fab N Funky - Christmas

Boys and Girls Come Out To Play

Hi Folks

Hope things are okay with you all.  I have a busy day today as I am going with my daughter to have the alterations fitting for her wedding dress.  It is a few months since we bought the dress so will be lovely to see her in it again.  The wedding is getting all too near now with less than 3 months to go.  Very exciting.

Anyway, as it's Wednesday it's time for a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.  Our theme for this week is:

Boys and girls come out to play

We would like to see either a boy or a girl image on your project.  Or if you are feeling adventurous why not use both.

Our super sponsors this week are:

Lacy Sunshine - prize of a $20 gift certificate to the store

Imagine That - prize of a $10 gift certificate to the store

Here is my inspiration project using an image from Lacy Sunshine.  As you can see I decided to have an image with a boy and a girl.

I coloured the image using my promarkers before mounting onto a doily.  The papers are from a paper pack from Kraftyhands.  I mounted onto kraft card after distressing all the edges with my distress tool.  Some ribbon, roses, a bow, parchment butterfly and pearls finished the project.  Quite a vintage feel to it I think.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries into our challenge.  Just pop over to Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges for full challenge details.  Don't forget to check out the super inspiration projects from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Countryview - Anything goes
Whoopsi Daisy - Add a sentiment
Polkadoodles - Birthdays
Creatalicious - Anything goes
Top Tip Tuesday - Buttons or bows
Crafty Creations - Chevrons or stripes
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon
Brown Sugar - Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Add a bow
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Incy Wincy - Vintage
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Lots of layers
TTCRD - Anything goes
The Paper Shelter - Blooming

Published in Through The Craft Room Door Magazine

Hi Folks

I just wanted to pop by and let you know that Little Claire's digi stamps are being featured in the current on line edition of Through The Craft Room Door magazine.  The design team from Little Claire were asked to make a selection of projects featuring digi stamps.

Here is my project that I submitted.

I used the birdhouse garland line digi which can be found here.  I coloured with promarkers and then decided to make a new home card.  The sentiment is also from one of the stamp sets from Little Claire.  

Thanks for popping by and would love to know what you think.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Great Impressions - Go green
Whoopsi Daisy - Add a sentiment
Bunny Zoes - Spring colours
Graph'It - Spring colours
Catch The Bug - Spring into spring
Pile It On - 3 of something
Lacy Sunshine - Go green
The Ribbon Girl - Green
Eureka Stamps - The colour green
Crafty Boots - Spring
Fab N Funky - Spring into colour
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon

Favourite Embellishments at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well.  A busy day today as I am taking my Mother-In-Law to the hospital for her physiotherapy appointment.  Then I have a hair appointment to have my colour touched up and a trim.  Might get a bit of crafty time in as well

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.  Our theme for this week is:

Use your favourite embellishments

Our sponsor for this week is Pink Gem Designs with a prize of 2 digi images of the winners choice.

Here is my inspiration project using a lovely image called Rose from Pink Gem.

I had this fold back card blank in my stash and decided to use it for a Mother's Day card.  I used the precoloured digi image and matted this onto pink card and also rounded the corners.  For the side panels I used the same pink card and added some ribbon, pearls and roses.  A bow and some sparkly gems on the front finished the card.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just pop over to Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges for full challenge details.  Don't forget to check out the lovely inspiration projects from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Dragonfly Dreams - Add some embellishments
Whoopsi Daisy - Add a sentiment
As You Like It - Digi or rubber (digi as they are so versatile and can be resized to suit)
Brown Sugar - Shaped cards
Crafts 4 Eternity - Mums
Sister Act - Anything goes
My Time To Craft - For a special lady
Allsorts - Flowers and pearls
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
A Gem of a Challenge - Pretty in pink
Creatalicious - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Papertake - Happy anything
Digi Choosday - Anything but square
TTCRD - Anything goes
Top Tip Tuesday - Buttons or bows
Creative Moments - Anything goes/for a special lady

Welcome Little One at The Crafting Cafe

Hi Folks

Just popping by today to share some inspiration for our current challenge over at The Crafting Cafe.  Our theme for this month is:

Welcome Little One

Our sponsor for this month is The Stamping Boutique with a prize of 2 digi images of the winners choice.

Here is my inspiration project using a cute image from our sponsor.

I coloured the image using promarkers and used soft pink colours.  I also added some liquid pearls for added texture and dimension.  I love the backing paper but not sure where it is from as it was a loose bit in my paper stash.  I used kraft card for the matting as I love pink and kraft together.  Some little girl ribbon, some gems and a paper rose finished the card.

Thanks for popping by and for more challenge details just pop over to The Crafting Cafe.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
In The Pink - For a special lady
The Paper Shelter - Girly
Cute Card Thursday - Celebrate
Little Miss Muffet - Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes
My Time to Craft - For a special lady
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
A Gem of a Challenge - Pretty in pink
Creatalicious - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
TTCRD - Anything goes

Ribbons and Pearls at Crafting Musketeers

Hi Folks

Me again with my second post of the day. I am here to share some inspiration for our current challenge over at Crafting Musketeers.  Our theme for this month is:

Ribbons and Pearls

We have a great sponsor with Crafty Ribbons who are offering the winner a £10 voucher.

Here is my inspiration project.

I decorated a little gift bag.  The stamp was a freebie rubber stamp set that came with a crafting magazine a little while ago.  The stamps fit perfectly with the lacy circles die from Spellbinders.  I stamped the image with memento ink and then coloured with promarkers before adding some glamour dust to the wings.  I also added lots of pearls around the outside of the die cut.  The ribbons are from Crafty Ribbons.

Thanks for popping by and would love to see you enter the challenge.  Just pop over to Crafting Musketeers for full challenge details.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Countryview - Anything goes
One Crazy Stamper - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
MAWTT - Bingo (die, image, pearls)
That's Crafty - Wings N Things
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes

Guest Designer at Not Just Cards Challenges

Hi Folks

Hope you all had a good weekend and a special hello to all you wonderful Mothers out there in the UK as we celebrated Mothers Day yesterday.  I had a lovely day yesterday and was spoiled by my two lovely daughters with flowers, chocolates, wine and a new top to wear.  

Today I am here to share my second project as a guest designer over at Not Just Cards Challenges.  For this fortnight I used a cute image from one of the sponsors, Dilly Beans Stamps and created a little wall hanging.

I coloured the image with promarkers and then used a sticky glitter sheet from Little Claire over the top.  You can still see the image through but it adds a lovely glitter effect to the whole image.  This was then cut out and matted onto some black card and then a doily.  The backing paper was a scrap from my scraps box.  I added a couple of wooden hearts and some gems to finish the wall hanging.

Thanks for popping by and would love to know what you think.  Don't forget to pop over to Not Just Cards Challenges and check out the challenge.  You will also find some gorgeous inspiration from the design team.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

In The Pink - For a special lady
OSAAT - AG with women
Fab N Funky - Focus on the image
As You Like It - Digi or rubber (digi as the images are versatile, can be resized and used on any project)
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Creatalicious - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes

Springtime at Little Claire

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well and thanks for popping by today.  I will be heading off to work shortly so better get on with it lol.

A new challenge starts today over at Little Claire's Designs.  Our theme for this month is:

Springtime

Here is my inspiration project.

LC Products Used

Garden Shelves and Poppies Design Sheet

Dotty Paper Pack

Gingham Paper Pack

I think these design sheets are super for creating a quick card.  I went for a green and yellow background using patterned paper and yellow card.  For embellishments I added some ribbon, punched corners, flowers, gems and a sentiment.  

We have a super prize for the winner this month.

A £20 voucher to spend at Little Claire.  So get those entries in and you could be in for a little shopping spree.  Just pop over to Little Claire's Designs for full challenge details.  You will also find some gorgeous inspiration from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Natalie and Amy - Flowers
Great Impressions - Go green
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Bunny Zoes - Spring colours
Fab N Funky - Focus on the image
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
Aud Sentiments - 2 word sentiment
Sister Act - Anything goes
Catch The Bug - Spring into spring
Allsorts - Flowers and pearls

Blue Christmas at Winter Wonderland

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well.  I know I am looking forward to the weekend.  On Saturday night I am going out for a meal with my work colleagues.  It will be nice to have a good chat with everyone outside of the work environment.  Then on Sunday it is Mothers Day so some nice family time is on the cards.  

Anyway, let's get down to business.  Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland.  Our theme for this week is:

Blue Christmas

You can create any project you like but it must be christmas related.

Here is my inspiration project.

The image is from a Lily of the Valley art pad.  Those penguins are so cute.  The background paper is from a paper stack from Little Claire.  I used mirror card for all the matting.  Some christmas ribbon, stars and trees finished the card.

Now our sponsor for this week is:

Crafty Sentiments

with a prize of 3 digi images to the winner.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing your christmas creations.  Just pop over to Winter Wonderland for full challenge details.  Don't forget to check out the gorgeous inspiration from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Cute critters
CHNC Extra - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
TTCRD - Anything goes
Crafting by Designs - Christmas
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
CRAFT - Christmas
Sister Act - Anything goes

Ribbons and Bows at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges

Hi Folks

Back again with my second post of the day.

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.  Our theme for this week is:

Ribbons and Bows

We have three great sponsors joining us this week:

Sparkle N Sprinkle - prize of 3 digi images or sets

The Stamping Boutique - prize of 2 digi images

Dis Digi Stamps - prize of a $12 gift voucher

Here is my inspiration project using a super stamp set from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

I decided to go for quite a clean design to focus on the image.  I used orange and yellow card for the matting.  Some punched butterflies out of glitter card were the only embellishments I used.  I did add some stickles to the centre of the sunflower for added sparkle.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just pop over to Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges for full challenge details.  My talented teamies have been busy creating some super inspiration for you.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Creative Corner - Nature inspired
Crazy 4 Challenges - Put a bow on it
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Eureka Stamps - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Fab N Funky - Focus on the image

Little Claire's Digi Stamp Challenge

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well.  Sorry if I am not around much at the moment.  With 3 months to go to my daughter's wedding things are getting quite hectic here.  Still got lots to do which is keeping me busy.  I have still got to get my outfit yet.  I will probably be shopping the day before at this rate lol.

Today sees the start of a new digi challenge over at Little Claire's Designs.  Our theme for this month is:   Shaped Cards

Here is my inspiration project using a super digi image called Swirly Whirlie Poppies.

I made an easel card and I used my Brother Scan N Cut to cut out all the different coloured layers out of card.  The image is coloured in promarkers.  For the stopper I used a peel off from Little Claires that I backed onto red card.  Some pearl flourishes finished the base and I also added some little pearls around the main image.

The prize for this months digi challenge is:

5 digi images of the winners choice from Little Claire Stamps.  

Thanks for popping by and don't forget to pop over to Little Claire's Designs to check out the challenge and the super inspiration from my talented teamies.  

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creatalicious - No square or rectangle cards
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes
Catch the Bug - Anything goes
HIMCR - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Pearls or gems
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
TTCRD - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes

One for the Ladies at Kraftyhands

Hi Folks

So glad it is the weekend.  Seem to be running on empty at the moment so need a couple of days to recharge.  We had a successful shopping trip on Thursday and got the bridesmaids and flower girl dresses for my daughter's wedding.  They look beautiful and I know they will look stunning on the day.  Another item ticked off the ever growing list of things to sort out lol.

But onto crafty matters and today sees the start of a new challenge over at Kraftyhands blog.  Our theme for this month is:

One for the Mums/Ladies

Here is my inspiration project using images and papers from the Garden Floral Collection.

I decided to use black card for the matting.  It just seemed to suit the image and colours.  I added some ribbon, lace and some flowers from my stash.  I also added some stickles around the sentiment for added sparkle.

Thanks for popping by and don't forget to check out the challenge and get your entries in.  Just pop over to the Kraftyhands blog.  My talented teamies have been busy with some great inspiration for you.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Bunny Zoes - For the girls
That Craft Place - Mothers Day/Anything goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Polkadoodles - Ribbons and lace
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Paper Creators - Ribbon, lace and pearls
Dragonfly Dreams - Embellishments
Natalie and Amy - Flowers
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Papertake - Anything goes
TTCRD - Anything goes
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes
In The Pink - For a special lady
Sister Act - Anything goes
Creative Corner - Nature Inspired
Fussy and Fancy - Ribbons and lace
Catch the Bug - Anything goes
Crazy 4 Challenges - Put a bow on it
HIMCR - Anything goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well.  It is my non working day today so I am going to make the most of some crafty time.  Tomorrow is very exciting as I am going shopping for bridesmaids dresses with my daughter and her bridesmaids.  I am looking forward to it but I am sure it will be very tiring.  Wish me luck lol.

Anyway, today sees the start of a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.  Our theme for this week is:

One for the girls/female cards

We have two sponsors joining us this week:

Bugaboo Stamps - prize of 7 digi images to the winner

Digital Delights - prize of a $5 gift voucher

Here is my inspiration project using a super image from Bugaboo Stamps.

I cut out the image and added some colour with some distress ink before matting onto silver mirror card.  The background is embossed and some ink added.  For embellishments I added some flowers from my stash, ribbon and bow and a punched butterfly.

Please excuse the photo, it came out really dark for some reason.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries in our challenge.  Just pop over to Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges for full challenge details.  You will also find some gorgeous inspiration from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Brown Sugar - Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - Emboss it
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Use a digi
That Craft Place - Anything goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
The Ribbon Girl - Add flowers
Countryview - Anything goes
Natalie and Amy - Flowers
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Papertake - Anything goes
TTCRD - Anything goes
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes

Guest Designer at Not Just Cards

Hi Folks

Hope you all had a good weekend.  It was my birthday on Saturday and I have been totally spoiled.  Went to see a Queen tribute band on Friday night, my girls treated me to lunch out on Saturday and I enjoyed a meal out with family and friends on Saturday night.  All in all,  a great weekend.  But now onto crafty matters.

A little while ago I was invited to be a guest designer at Not Just Cards challenge blog for the month of March.  I was delighted to be asked and today is my first challenge post with them.

Here is my inspiration project using a cute image from Robyns Fetish called Kitty Play.

I decided to decorate a little gift bag.  I love decorating gift bags as everyone has birthdays and presents look so much better in a lovely bag.  I coloured the image using promarkers and cut out using my lacy circle die.  To keep with the wool theme I threaded some wool around the holes on the outside of the die cut.  I created a little bow effect using wool too.  A sentiment and a flower finished the little bag.  Perfect for anyone with a knitting hobby.

Thanks for popping by and would love you to join in the challenge at Not Just Cards.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Crafting for all Seasons - Dies and/or punches
Whimsy Stamps - Use a sentiment
I Love Promarkers - Animals
Deep Ocean - Our furry friends
As You Like It - Favourite anything but a card (gift bag)
Brown Sugar - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Dies/punches
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Use a digi
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
ABC Challenge - E for Exceptionally cute
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Countryview - Anything goes
Sentimental Sundays - Anything goes
Eureka Stamps - Anything but a card
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Crafty Boots - Anything but a card