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Crafty Creations Challenges - #156 Swirly Whirly

2012-02-08T08:43:00.021Z

This week we have a fun new challenge for you at Crafty Creations Challenges - here it is:

Swirly Whirly

Claire set this week's challenge - and she is also generously sponsoring (Hope Jacare Doodles) this week too!! She kindly gave the team some images to play with - I loved this wise ol' owl as soon as I saw him!

I coloured "oh wise one" with copics, and thought that wood finish paper (My Mind's Eye) worked well as the background. I added a few pearl swirls to the card to continue the swirly theme, couple bits of trim, added a die-cut kinda swirly edge to his mat and I think that's it!

For your chance to win our fab prize this week come and show us your swirly projects! bx

Crafty Creations - #155 Home Sweet Home

2012-02-01T08:14:00.001Z

February? Already.....wowser; where did January go?!!!

It's time for another theme at Crafty Creations Challenges - this week the theme is:

Home Sweet Home

There's "no place like home" - so let's see all your HSH projects this week!

Our fabulous sponsor this week is none other than our very own Deena (A Creative Need Digital Images) - who kindly provided the team some images to play with. I chose this image Country Heart Chair and kept my card very simple - giving it a kinda rustic look lol!!

Hope you can join us this week to be in with your chance to win our fab prize up for grabs! bx

Crafty Creations Challenges - #154 Valentine's for a child - Anything but a Card!

2012-01-25T19:23:00.003Z

Gotta say I thoroughly enjoyed the valentine projects last week - and this week we are extending the LOVE theme because this weeks Crafty Creations Challenge is:

To Create Anything BUT a card - Valentine's for children!

How's about that for a fun lil challenge?

One of the sheets in the 6x6 paper pad Love Struck by We R Memory Keepers is perfect for chopping into little sections.....so I did exactly that! I then pulled out the ever faithful nesties and created a little mat. I adhered 2 sparkly hearts (Making Memories) back to back with some wire in the middle x 3 sets.

Then i was ready to "sandwich" everything toegther - 2 of the (matted) sections (back to back) with a cocktail stick and hearts-on-a wire filling!

And there it was - the perfect topper for a red velvet cupcake with

coconut creme cheese frosting!

I have it on good authority (my handy 8 year old nephew) that it looked class and tasted delicious!!

I couldn't ask for a better critique than that!

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Digital Delights -

so please join us for your chance to win a fabulous prize! bx

EDITED: OOoooops...i forgot to mention my little "finishing touch" on the cupcake - i got some of these die cuts on holiday - simply fold 'em, glue 'em and there you have a cute lil flower shape; which i finished off with a bright sparkly Prima gem!

Crafty Creations Challenges - #153 Valentines

2012-01-18T19:12:00.000Z

Time for another sweet theme at Crafty Creations Challenges - this week the theme is:

Valentine's

We are kindly sponsored by Whiff of Joy this week so I hope you get the chance to join us - to be in with your chance of winning a fabulous prize! And you'll be ready ahead of time with your loving creations!!

I created this card using some of the gorgeous Love Struck collection by We R Memory Keepers - I saw this collection on holiday and just couldn't resist!! The focal image is a die-cut from the collection - I've added a tissue paper pleat around the edge and popped it up a little for dimension....I love the fresh colours in this collection - all it needed was a few bits of trim and embellishments for the finishing touches! bx

Crafty Creations - #152 Something New!

2012-01-11T09:13:00.004Z

Let me start with my apologies!! Firstly, i sincerely apologise for the delay in announcing my blog hop winner!! So without further ado....I am pleased to announce that Helen is my winner!! Helen please email me your address and I will get your crafty surprise in the mail!!

Secondly, I apologise for the quality of photo - I didn't realise all FOUR photo's that I'd taken of this picture were so blurry - but I couldn't take a fresh shot as I've already posted this card!!

Now, on to the new theme at Crafty Creations Challenges this week:

Something New

I'm sure most people got plenty new bits n bobs at christmas...so nows the chance to show them off!! I used 2 new dies (MFT) - the scallop and banner, a new image (Stamping Bella), and new trim (Girls Paperie) in my creation!

We are proudly sponsored by Sew Many Cards this week - so for your chance to win a fabulous prize join us at Crafty Creations Challenges! bx

I've edited my post to add that this card went to a VERY YOUNG 70 year old!! She has the spirit of a 16 year old....and will definitely NOT be turned away at the gate for not using her life to it's full and maximum potential! She continues to inspire me. One of her "hobbies" is participating in a tap dance troupe....they perform for homes etc.....puts me to SHAME!!xx

Crafty Creations Challenges ~149 & Bloghop!

2011-12-21T09:58:00.033Z

Welcome to the Crafty Creations Blog Hop and

2 week challenge!!

You should be arriving here from Deena's blog. If this is your first stop you can start by going to Claire's Blog. The two week challenge is:

A Card or Gift of Gratitude or Thanks

I created this pocket style card using lots of yummy October Afternoon goodies! I also made a matching little "carton" (not sure exactly what you call these) but I LOVE making them - so easy and so effective!

Everyone who leaves a comment on my blog will be entered into a draw for the chance to win

a crafty surprise!!

Please remember to enter the Crafty Creations 2 week Challenge for your chance to win one of many sponsored prizes! Your next stop on the hop is Dawn's blog. If you ever get lost on the hop you can always go to Crafty Creations Challenges for the complete order list!

Merry Christmas to everyone, and a happy healthy new year! bx

Crafty Creations Challenge #147 - Christmas with a Sentiment!

2011-12-12T20:57:00.000Z

Oh my word - it's been soooo long I almost forgot how!!

This cute lil guy (and sentiment) is a Lili of the Valley image - who are sponsoring our challenge at Crafty Creations Challenges this week.

The challenge is to make a Christmas project with a sentiment on it! I think this is the only card I got made this year - just too much going on to fit everything in! bx

Crafty Creations - #135 No Squares!!

2011-09-07T17:50:00.000+01:00

Dawn set the new Crafty Creations Challenge this week.

Anything but a Square

I needed to present a gift to my Mum recently, so I made this wallet style envelope - needless to say she loved it!! lol The middle section (housing the notes) slides out of the envelope.

I used some yummy MME papers, Prima flowers and Butterfly, Making Memories adhesive corner, Stamping Up sentiment and a few punches (my Basic Grey notch n die tool kit actually got an airing!!).

Our fab sponsor is Wags n Whiskers so do join us for your chance to win! bx

Crafty Creations - #134 Dies n Punches!

2011-08-31T11:59:00.002+01:00

My turn to set the Crafty Creations Challenge this week:

3 (different) Dies or Punches

We all have a collection of nesties and punches so dust them down and get creative with them this week!

I have used:

(1) a nestability label

(2) a scallop die-namics

(3) a rosette die-namics

The yummy papers are by MME, the sentiment is by Kim Hughes, the fuzzy brad is by Creative Imaginations, the Doilie is by Little yellow Bicycle, the die-cut (the bird is sitting on) is by Girls Paperie and the felt bird is by KI Memories

Crimson Cloud is our fab sponsor this week and is offering a prize for one lucky winner so join in the fun for your chance to win! bx

Crafty Creations - #133 Your Inner Animal

2011-08-24T14:43:00.000+01:00

Another week bites the dust - that must mean it's time for another challenge at Crafty Creations Challenges!

Juelmarie would like us to show our "Inner Animal" - and just like this teddy, I'm a big softie!!!!!!! lol

I've used this cute image by Lili of the Valley, MME papers, Lili of the Valley sentiment and some twine and buttons from my mountain of stash!!

Our fabulous sponsor this week is Digi's with Attitude who are offering one lucky winner a fabulous prize - please join us for your chance to win! bx

#131 Crafty Creations - Sketch & Male Birthday

2011-08-10T08:29:00.001+01:00

Finally I'm back to join my team at Crafty Creations Challenges with this fun new challenge set by Donna -

A sketch to use for a male birthday card!

I inked up this cute little fella by Lili of the Valley....i pulled these "scraps" out by Kaiser (the music strip is by Girls Paperie), and found that guitar brad in my stash.

We are sponsored by Delicious Doodles this week - so please join in for your chance to win a fabulous prize! bx

Crafty Creations - #127 Boyz to Men

2011-07-16T11:26:00.000+01:00

This week at Crafty Creations Challenges Christine wants us to make a project for all the men in our lives!

We are thrilled to be sponsored by Lili of the Valley for this challenge - we were generously given a few images to play with! I used this one - perfect for a Father's Day card!! I used Basic Grey papers - simple but effective!!

i look forward to all your fab entries this week! bx

Crafty Creations - #126 Paris

2011-07-06T08:29:00.036+01:00

Bon jour mes amies!! And welcome to another fun theme at Crafty Creations Challenges. This week Amy has set 2 elements to her challenge:

1) Paris

2) Anything BUT a card

For my creation I made "his n hers" luggage labels! This challenge came at a GREAT time for me as I had planned to make luggage labels for our brand new shiny suitcases (and if all has gone to plan I have used them already on my holiday)!

I got out a favourite K&Co Maison 12x12 Scrap Pad which came complete with papers, die-cuts etc. I used many elements from the scrap pad, some Tim Holtz tissue tape and finished by adding a little random stamping using some French themed postage stamps. They were fun but simple to make. When I finished I sealed them in Lumin-It pouches (I got these recently at Dawn Bibby's store). I used my big bite to cut a hole and threaded some black jewellry cord through (as it's v sturdy)! Et voila!!

(I have decorated the back also but as it has all our personal details I did not want to show it on here)!

BlackLeaf Studios are our fab sponsors this week - so I do hope you get the opportunity to join us and be in with the chance to win a fab prize!! Bon chance!! bx

Crafty Creations - #125 Thank You!

2011-06-29T08:29:00.001+01:00

It's that time of year again - when we have lots of people to THANK - so that's our theme at Crafty Creations Challenge this week!

I had several Thank You Teacher cards to make - I like to vary them as much as possible. I know the teachers really seem to appreciate the personalisation on the cards and thats part of what I love about crafting.

We are sponsored this week by In 2 Stamps and have a fabulous prize on offer for one lucky player! So who will YOU thank this week - join us for your chance to win! bx

Crafty Creations - #124 Sparkle

2011-06-22T08:28:00.000+01:00

We have a new challenge at Crafty Creations this week set by Dawn - she would like us to SPARKLE!

We are generouslly sponsored by Wags n Whiskers and had some of their newly released images to play with! I chose this cute princess. I pulled out this paper by Little Yellow Bicycle because it's lovely and shiny and SPARKLY (and i like that it's a different shape than normal)!!

I used lots of eensy teensy gemstones on Millie's flowers and crown, stickles on Millie's dress, my spotty ribbon has a nice wee sheen to it and finally the Jenni Bowlin pin has a lovely sparkly diamonte band below the pearl - so there we have it - Millie the princess, sooooo pretty in pink and full of shiny sparkle!!

Can't wait to see what you all come up with this week - and we have a fab prize for one lucky entry! bx

Crafty Creations - #123 Just Imagine

2011-06-15T14:00:00.000+01:00

The new theme at Crafty Creations Challenges this week is Just Imagine! Really it's all about dressing up and fun characters!!

Meet Pattieboop - she's a lil character from our new sponsor Pattie's Creations and she loves to dress up - today she is a Genie - that's where Juelmarie took her inspiration for the challenge!

What fun images and characters do you have for us? - there is a fab prize for one lucky winner so I hope you can join in the fun! bx

Crafty Creations - #122 Over The Rainbow

2011-06-08T08:30:00.001+01:00

This week Peggy has set the new theme at Crafty Creations Challenges:

"Over The Rainbow"

She would like us to take inspiration from the famous movie "Wizard of Oz"

Whimsy Stamps are generously sponsoring us this week - and they gave us some fab images us work with. This image is Courageous Carl - and was fun to colour!

I've used MME papers, some flowers I got at Magnolia, Sweden and the sentiment is by A Muse!

For your chance to win a fab prize from Whimsy Stamps simply go here and join in the fun! bx

Crafty Creations - #121 Pink & Orange

2011-06-01T08:27:00.002+01:00

It's my turn to set the challenge at Crafty Creations Challenges this week - and i've set a Colour Challenge:

Pink n Orange

Oh yes - I want you all to go loud and pretty and bright!! I was at an event recently and was delighted to see so many FAB outfits in this colour mix - one of my favourite combinations!!

2 Cute Rubber Stamps are our FABulous sponsor this week. They kindly let us choose some adorably cute images from their store - I knew right away what i wanted to create when i saw this Flower Turtle - a SPINNER CARD. I think you can see clearly that I cut a channel for my Flower Turtle image to "roll along" (using 2 pennies sandwiched with a circular foam dot).

My cardstock/papers are Bazzill Basics, MME, Making Memories; the felt heart is by KI Memories; I used a Dymo label maker for my sentiment (sorry about that glare!!) and I can't remember who makes that trim!

So that's my creation - I can't wait to see lots of fabulous pink and orange projects this week - as always there is a great prize for one lucky winner! bx

Crafty Creations #120 - Get Well

2011-05-25T08:38:00.002+01:00

Deena has set us a new challenge at Crafty Creations Challenges -

she would like to see your Get Well projects!

I used this cute image from Lili of the Valley and some yummy MME papers to create my card. The mini tag can be pulled out to reveal the "Get Well" sentiment (ooops - I forgot to take a photo of that!). Prima lace, Basic Grey pearls, flowers and mini tag both from Magnolia, ribbon unsure!!

We are kindly sponsored by Digi's with Attitude who are offering a fab prize to one lucky winner! bx

Crafty Creations #119 - May Flowers

2011-05-18T08:22:00.005+01:00

Wow - you sure do LOVE an "anything goes" challenge and I must say I saw some really beautiful and inspirational projects - so THANK YOU to everyone who entered!!

Donna is hosting her first challenge with Crafty Creations Challenges and her challenge is:

May Flowers with 1 patterned paper and 1 ribbon

Tiffany Doodles is kindly sponsoring Crafty Creations Challenges this week - and generously let us choose which image we'd like to work with - I was spoilt for choice but opted for this gorgeous Pussy Willow.

I coloured lightly with copics, and added some White Stuff to give the puffed up look. I've inked around the image with Wheat ink. The sentiment is Hero Arts, the paper is Girls Paperie, the Basic Grey pearls and (unknown) trim finish it all off - clean and simple!

So lets see your May Flowers - as always there is a fab prize for one lucky winner! bx

Crafty Creations Challenges #118 - Anything Goes!

2011-05-11T08:36:00.003+01:00

This week at Crafty Creations we have a nice easy peasy theme - Anything Goes!!

I have a few male birthdays coming up so I decided to "crack open" this stamp from Sugar Nellie. I coloured him with copics, used MME papers, Making Memories lettering and a few star brads (can't remember)!

As always we have a prize for one randomly drawn winner - I'm looking forward to the "no limits" creations this week! bx

Crafty Creations Challenges - Anniversary

2011-05-04T14:13:00.000+01:00

It's Claire's turn to set the challenge at Crafty Creations Challenges this week and as she is celebrating her 15th anniversary - that's what she chose as the theme!! So HUGE congratulations to you both Claire!!

We have a new sponsor this week - Just Some Lines - and they kindly let us play with some of their images! I chose this cute image and teamed it with my new Magnolia sentiment - perfect huh...?!!

I think last weeks challenge rubbed off on me again with keeping it simple - but i like the simplicity of this card!! I used MME papers to paper piece the heart, thats a flower I got from Magnolia and the cardstock is Bazzill Basics.

So for your chance to see my teamies gorgeous creations and for your chance to enter and win a FAB prize - just go here!! bx

Crafty Creations - White Space

2011-04-27T08:30:00.034+01:00

This week Jaime set the Crafty Creations Challenge - boy was the pressure on!!!! lol The challenge is:

White Space Inspired by Deena

I have always admired this card created by Deena - i think it is so fresh and feminine - so i chose it as my "inspiration". Deena does seem to have a 'clean' fuss free style so i kept my card quite simple (right up my street too!!).

As we are sponsored by Whiff of Joy this week I chose this image. I used MME papers I've paper pieced her outfit from scraps!

We have a fab prize on offer for one lucky winner so I hope you get the chance to join us! bx

Crafty Creations - Easy as 1,2 3!

2011-04-20T08:27:00.025+01:00

It's Amy's turn to set the Crafty Creations Challenge this week - and her challenge is:

Easy as 1,2,3

1 Technique

2 Types of embellishments

3 Designer Papers

We are very kindly sponsored by Whimsie Doodles and were given some newly released images to "play" with! I just loved this little gal (Cotton Candy Leah) as soon as I saw her!

3) I've used 3 different MME papers

2) a gemstone and a Making Memories star metal charm

1) Fun Flock (on her candy floss)

There will be a super prize on offer for one lucky winner - so i do hope you get the chance to join us! bx

Crafty Creations - Paper Piecing

2011-04-14T21:12:00.000+01:00

I'm late this week with my post!! I had no internet access yesterday - and i was just too tired to "fight it"!!

Our Crafty Creations Challenge this week is to Paper Piece - a favourite technique of many!

I'd like to share this card I made for my Mum for Mother's Day! I love this cute Tilda image - and of course she is sooooo versatile! I used some more MME papers - love them too!!

As always we have a fab prize sponsored by Cardmadfairy for one lucky winner! bx

Crafty Creations - Rain Showers

2011-04-06T14:31:00.000+01:00

Outside of my card

Inside of my card

Our gal Melissa has set the fun new theme at Crafty Creations Challenges this week

Rain Showers!

We are sponsored by Some Odd Girl and we each got to choose an image for this theme! I loved lots of the images but chose this gal - I must say I really enjoyed colouring her!

Just for something different, I made a really simple "less is more" front of card with all the detail and image inside! I used some MME papers (no change there lol), and Making Memories embellishments.

The team has lots of other yummy cards here - hope you can join in the fun with us! bx

Crafty Creations - Bunnies!

2011-03-30T08:30:00.007+01:00

This week at Crafty Creations it is Peggy's first time hostessing the challenge and she has chosen a lovely topical theme - Bunnies!

I got out this old Penny Black favourite and coloured it up! I used MME papers (love 'em) and a few bits from stash mountain!! Not a lot on this card - i let my image and papers take centre stage!! lol

As always there's a prize for one lucky entrant - i hope you join us! bx

Sugar Bowl Challenge 46 - Think Pink!

2011-03-28T20:12:00.000+01:00

yaaaay - I finally got a card made for a challenge!! This gorgeous sassy girl was first out of the uninked box (i know you have one of those too!! lol)
The optional extra challenge at The Sugar Bowl is "think pink" - so forty shades of pink later et voila!!

Papers are MME (of course), ribbon is Making Memories, flower is by Prima, pearls are Basic Grey, sentiment is Hero Arts and hat pin is Jenni Bowlin!

I loved the way Juls had clustered her different coloured pearls - thanks Juls; and thank you to Maria for inspiring me to try something new!! I loved her dotty background and she kindly shared this amazing tutorial link! Ok, I think thats the credits for now...!

I also want to enter my card at Papertake Weekly Challenge - Mum/girlie
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Ribbon, Pearls/Rhinestones and Flowers

bx

Crafty Creations - In Stitches...

2011-03-23T08:14:00.014Z

This week at Crafty Creations, Jaime has set the theme - In Stitches!! You can add any kind of stitching to your project or will you opt for a humorous project - the choice is yours!!

I opted for both!! I teamed this image/sentiment - do you share my wicked sense of humour...?! lol I also added some stitching to the card. I am still loving these new MME paper pads.

As always we have a fab prize up for grabs for one lucky winner - so please join us for your chance to win! bx

Crafty Creations - Mother's Day!

2011-03-16T08:29:00.003Z

My turn to host the theme at Crafty Creations this week - and I chose Mother's Day so everyone can try and get organised ahead of time!

The Stamping Boutique is our wonderful sponsor this week! The DT were offered a choice of image to work with - i chose Audrey with Hearts. I printed her out on kraft cardstock and coloured with prisma pencils.

I created a step card using this tutorial (thank you Heather!)...and used lots of yummy MME papers to decorate!

Please take a look at what the rest of the DT created - I'm looking forward to seeing all your projects too! bx

Crafty Creations - Baby Blue

2011-03-09T08:31:00.006Z

This week at Crafty Creations, Jeanet would like to see all your baby boy cards!

I have lots of cute baby stamps - but I thought it was about time this lil Fiskars guy saw some ink! He's on an acrylic plate which has some fab lil characters.

I am LOOOOOVING these new MME 6x6 paper pads! Love the patterns, love the colours, love that they are double-sided - yep just LOVE them!! I did a bit of paper piecing on my lion - and love the way he turned out!

As always we have a great sponsor - Simon Says Stamp - so join us for your chance of winning a great prize!

We have 2 new DT members this week - Donna and Peggy - I'd LOVE it if you could help us welcome them to the team! bx

Crafty Creations - Feminine Birthday in Blues & Greens!

2011-03-02T07:25:00.002Z

Time for another fun challenge at Crafty Creations - this week Deena has set the theme -

Feminine Birthday in Blues and Greens

I inked up this LOTV cutie (my hubby did a GREAT job of choosing these images for me for christmas - thanks again babe!). I coloured using copic pens - definitely a STEEP learning curve for me!! lol Basic Grey to the rescue with these fab Marjolaine papers - love them! The sentiment is by Hero Arts.

A few people mentioned my flowers last week (thank you!!)...I am loving those myself and created them using this fab lil die!! Of course you can make them without the die by cutting out a circle (you can use your nesties for this stage), then cutting a spiral within your shape - but this die makes it soooooo much easier and I think a much nicer end result!

I did go back and add a pearl to the centre of my green rolled flower (just didn't get around to re-photographing the result!)

So that's my card for this theme, my teamies have also created some beautiful cards, including images by our fabulous sponsor Digis with Attitude....I hope you can join in the fun! bx

Crafty Creations - At the bottom of my garden lives.....

2011-02-23T13:59:00.000Z

...the cutest wee fairy!!

Claire has set this fun new challenge at Crafty Creations!! I broke out this uninked Stamping Bella image and made her a lovely spring card to live on! I couldn't believe how easy this card was to create - might see a few more popping up on here!!

We are generously sponsored by Delicious Doodles - so for your chance to win a fab prize join us this week and share what lives at the bottom of your garden!! bx

Crafty Creations - Thank you!

2011-02-16T08:29:00.001Z

Amy has set our new challenge at Crafty Creations this week - she would like to see all our Thank You creations! This is how mine looks on the outside....

...and here's how it looks on the inside!! lol

I used this fun fold card by Hot of the Press - just to shake it up a little you know! The adorable image and sentiment is by Stamp Fairy - our fab sponsor this week!

I coloured this lil guy with my new copics - but couldn't resist cutting out a teensy weensy paper heart for him! The papers were in a candy i won a while back. The ribbon is from my scraps box.

I hope you get the chance to play along with us! bx

Crafty Creations - 3 Little Words....

2011-02-09T14:03:00.000Z

We have a fun new challenge for you this week at Crafty Creations - 3 Little Words - just think of the endless possibilities - our DT have created a fabulous selection to kickstart your ideas!!

I thought this lil pair would be perfect for this challenge - one of my pressies from santa!! lol I have ventured into the scary world of copics - so this is my first image coloured with them! As you can see i have a loooooong way to go - but I will keep trying!!

I picked up these papers recently (must check who they are by!!) - i thought they were lovely and "fresh", i added a few Prima flowers, heart button by Little Yellow Bicycle and Making Memories ribbon.

As always we have a gret prize on offer - this week we are sponsored by Glitterbabe's Digis so hopefully you will be able to join us! bx

Crafty Creations - My love is like.....

2011-02-02T20:07:00.001Z

....a Red Red Rose - this is the fab new challenge set by Claire at Crafty Creations this week!

I used this lil Whipper Snapper guy - perfect for this challenge methinks. I used papers by Making Memories - i thought the "wordy" paper tied in well with the poem (which Claire has kindly typed out for us for inspiration)!

As i cut my card with a nestie it's quite small - so not much room for anything else except a lil wooden heart and a piece of ribbon!!

Claire has a fab prize on offer - so i do hope you are able to join us this week (my teamies have provided some gorgeous cards too - you must take a peek)! bx

Crafty Creations - Heat it Up!

2011-01-26T08:29:00.003Z

A fun new challenge for us this week at Crafty Creations - January is usually a pretty cold n chilly month - soooooooo - Let's Heat it Up!

Lots of options for this challenge - hot colour combos, sandy shores, hot drinks, heat emboss - what will YOU think of?

I wanted to use a colour combo that i love - hot pink and orange....but as you can see a lil turquoise also crept in!! lol I also "christened" another of my christmas presents with this fab (Sugar Nellie) image - I chose this image as she is having a hot drink....so perfect for this challenge!

If all has gone to plan, I am away on a trip with the hubster but I do hope you can join us this week - our fabulous sponsor is Whiff of Joy so please pop across to Crafty Creations for more details! bx

Crafty Creations - It's a Bird Thing!

2011-01-19T08:29:00.003Z

Time for a new challenge at Crafty Creations - and this time there is 3 parts to the challenge!

1. use a bird

2. use polka dots

3. use green

This is my take on the challenge. That fab bling birdcage is by Prima and I really wanted to make a feature of it....but my "bird" longed for freedom!! lol I lightly inked around the bird stamp edges (stamp by Memory Box) and stamped onto a scrap of My Mind's Eye paper, cut it out and popped it on foam pads. The papers are by My Mind's Eye and . The sentiment is by Hero Arts.

I do hope you can join in the fun! bx

The Sugar Bowl - Challenge 51

2011-01-18T17:17:00.001Z

I couldn't say how long it's been since I got organised to enter a challenge - but here's my first one for 2011! This is Kiki's sketch at The Sugar Bowl.

I've coloured "No 1 fan" (so good to see some guys in the last collection) with my Prisma's, used some My Mind's Eye papers, a Hero Arts sentiment and a few brads (unknown) to finish...guy's cards need to be quite fuss free but i think "dude" and this paper say it all!! bx

Crafty Creations - New Beginnings!

2011-01-16T18:37:00.000Z

The new challenge at Crafty Creations is New Beginnings - and i am soooooooo late with my entry! I certainly hope that this is NOT my new beginnings!!

Pink Gem Designs is our fab sponsor for this challenge but as I was so behind I had a lil rummage through my huge box of uninked rubber and found this lil LOTV cutie which I thought would fit this challenge perfectly!

I've coloured her with my Prisma pencils, used some yummy Basic Grey papers and pearls and a Martha Stewart ribbon (tied to represent her school tie), the sentiment is by Woodware!

Oh it's good to back in the saddle after so long...i hope you get the chance to join in the fun! bx

Time to reveal the winner!

2011-01-11T11:26:00.002Z

Happy New Year to y'all!! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and got some fab new "toys" to play with!! I haven't been able to play with my new "toys" yet due to sickness!!

But I wanted to make sure to announce the winner of my bloghop candy as promised!!

Thank you to everyone who left me a comment....unfortunately there can only be one winner....so..........congratulations to Dawn who is the winner of this fab prize sponsored by Craft Brulee! Dawn please email me your details so I can pass the information on to Jennifer to get your prize underway!

Now as you know we had lots of fabulous prizes from many sponsors so please check the Crafty Creations blog to see if you were a winner!! bx

Crafty Creations - 100th Challenge Blog Hop Celebration!

2010-12-29T03:00:00.005Z

Hello and welcome to our Crafty Creations 100th challenge celebration blog hop! The Crafty Creations Design Team have organised a very special challenge with lots of prizes to be won!

If you arrived here from Amy's blog then you are on the right track!! Please be sure to stop by each members blog and leave a comment to be in with a chance to win the prize on offer at their blog. You will then finish at Crafty Creations where you should leave your final comment!

My prize is kindly sponsored by Jennifer at Craft Brulee. Here's what Jennifer says about her store:

Here you will find handmade embelishments as well as other products to help you make wonderful projects, layouts and cards. There is loads of wonderful lace to choose from.

Here is the fabulous prize on offer to one lucky winner (who will be chosen at random). The winner will be announced on Tuesday 11th January 2011 - good luck everyone!

Now the challenge at Crafty Creations will be quite special in honour of our 100th challenge....it will run for 2 weeks so that gives everyone some time to enter! All winners will be announced on Tuesday 11th January 2011. The challenge has 3 elements:

A sketch (designed by Jaime)
A colour combination (chosen by Deena)
Use a recycled element (chosen by Claire)

For my card I have used Jaime's sketch, Deena's colour combination and my recycled element is some cardboard recycled from one of the (many) parcels I had delivered - I used a nestie to die-cut my star! The adorable image is from Bugaboo Stamps - one of the many sponsors of our 100th challenge celebrations! You will find full details of the challenge requirements, all the sponsors and the fabulous prizes on offer at Crafty Creations blog! But for now, your next step on the blog hop is Claire.

Thanks for joining in and good luck to everyone! Please remember to return here on 11th January to see if you are a winner! bx

Crafty Creations - Angels

2010-12-28T11:43:00.000Z

Finally i get to post my card for last weeks Angel theme at Crafty Creations! Fortunately I had the card made ahead of time - because i was "down" with a double dose of sickness!! Gosh it was a looong dose...but thankfully, I'm finally on my feet again!!

I loved this flying angel in the recent Magnolia kit and HAD to use her for this theme......you see I loved her so much I made a "set" of these cards!

I do hope you had the chance to see the other fab samples made by the DT and even join in the fun yourself! Wink Wink Ink is our great sponsor and is offering a fab prize to one lucky (random) winner.

Tomorrow is our next challenge theme - we have a special celebration in place.....it would be great if you could join us! bx

Crafty Creations - A Photo Inspiration!

2010-12-15T08:29:00.003Z

Isn't this photo just dreamy...i looooove the soft colours, the mix of patterns/textures, the hint of vintage with pretty new ruffled bedding....and it just happens to be the photograph inspiration for this week's challenge at Crafty Creations! Here's how I interpreted it:

I followed the patchwork effect using some scrap papers (Doodlebug, Melissa Frances and My Mind's Eye), stamped the sentiment by Penny Black and cut it out using a Magnolia Doohickey...the flowers and pearl swirl are by Prima; the pink pearls are by Basic Grey...sorry i can't remember who supplies the ribbon or pearl pin.

To see my fellow DT's interpretations and the prize on offer please pop across to Crafty Creations! bx

Crafty Creations - Bear projects

2010-12-08T08:29:00.033Z

This week at Crafty Creations Claire wants to see all your projects using a bear....so sweet!!

We are proudly sponsored by Purple Panda who kindly gave us a few images to play with!! By the way - Kayla is the artist and she is only 16 - isn't she a talented young lady?!

I chose this adorable lil guy...couldn't resist!! I printed the image onto the spotty paper and cut it out...i cut foot pads and ear "bits" from scraps of pink and added a lil bow....sooo cute!!

I made a small box....and adhered the top and bottom to scalloped squares (cut by nesties)...the lid was layered then with patterned paper and my cute bear...oh, I almost forgot, I used my crop-a-dile to punch a hole in the lid and threaded some spotty ribbon (can't remember who this is made by) through so that the lid is easily removed!! A few Basic Grey pearls finish my "beary sweet box" (nothing like blowing your own trumpet ehh girls?!! lol)

Hope you get the chance to join our fun challenge this week - there is a fab prize on offer for one lucky winner!!

A Head's up - you may like to know that we are planning a special event to celebrate our 100th challenge - lots of fun ahead!! bx

I've been a lucky gal....

2010-12-07T18:08:00.001Z

I was thrilled to discover I'd won all these fab goodies at Erica's stop on a bloghop by Double Dutch! There is just too much to fit into the photo (yep...that IS a big bunch of Hanglar Stanglar images...woohoo!!). New stamps, perfectly co-ordinated patterned paper, cardstock and embellies - what more could a girl ask for!! Thank you so much Erica - i shall enjoy this lot immensely!!

I also received this beautifully decorated gift bag - what a cutie!!

And....there's more!! I recently won this adorable Tilda in a candy from my friend Maria! Thank you so much Maria - I shall enjoy Tilda immensely! bx

LOTV - 12 Days of Christmas Candy

2010-12-06T17:26:00.000Z

Have you seen the 12 Days of Christmas Candy currently going on at Lili Of The Valley...? I love their cute images - so am gonna join in the fun! bx

Sugar Nellie's "Grand" Competition - Round One!

2010-12-04T16:18:00.000Z

Have you seen the new "toy" Spellbinders have released.....it's the Grand Calibur!! And it just happens to be the prize that Karen at Sugar Nellie is offering to one lucky winner in her Sassy Competition!! Wouldn't that look GRAND under your christmas tree...or MINE?!!! lol

After much debate I decided to crack open my christmas present and ink up a Sassy Gal to enter round one of the competition! Karen wants to see WOW cards - White on White (she's a hard task master!!). This is my entry:

I was going to make a "non-card" project but after checking the post again it stated card (I didn't want to take any chances!! lol) so i opted for a tent style card.

I chose the ultra cute Bella Bunting, coloured her with prisma pencils and then cut her out. I paper pieced the banner with some of my favourite papers - My Mind's Eye of course!! I cut 3 borders, layered them up and topped them off with some pom-pom trim. I stitched around the edges a little, mounted my gal on foam squares and gave her centre stage! Her "stage" is finished off with some sheer ribbon, a white Prima flower, a Creative Memories fuzzy brad, a Melissa Frances sentiment rub-on and 2 Basic Grey pearls to finish - lots of my favourite products on this card!!

Ok, I'll go enter my card now, I've already spotted one or two "crackers" so good luck to all! bx

Crafty Creations - A Giftcard Holder!

2010-12-01T08:29:00.007Z

Jeanet chose a lovely theme this week at Crafty Creations - she wants to see a Gift Card Holder! Very handy for the upcoming season!

We have a fab prize from Simon Says Stamp this week - might get some-one a few extra goodies for the big day!

I have often seen these cute little projects on other blogs - but this is my first time making one...i enjoyed it thoroughly and as they are easily made, I'll make some more!!

I chose this lil elf image (Stampendous) as the matching sentiment is perfect for the project (I think!!). I love the spotty MME paper...and i believe that lovely spotty ribbon came from my friend and fellow DT member Sharon (thanks hun...matches the paper perfectly!!).

I'm sure I'll get a few more ideas for projects this week when I visit you all - have fun creating!! bx

Crafty Creations - Christmas

2010-11-24T08:30:00.007Z

Well it's getting all Christmassy over at Crafty Creations thanks to this week's hostess Amy! We are kindly sponsored by Blackleaf Studios who are offering a fab prize to one lucky winner!!

I couldn't resist using this lil Magnolia Edwin for my card though (coloureed with Prisma pencils)....I wonder what's in that parcel he's holding so tightly?!! This is a sketch from ages ago that i had printed out but didn't get around to using at the time....! The papers are a mix from MME and The Girls Paperie.

I liked how this one turned out - thanks for visiting and for any comments - it's getting closer!! lol bx

Crafty Creations - Beautiful Insides!

2010-11-17T18:59:00.001Z

Jaime set the challenge at Crafty Creations this week - Beautiful Insides! Please pop over and have a look at all the fabulous projects the team created this week!

Instead of a card, I decided to make a "bag in a box" after seeing the fab tutorial by Beate! I then used one of my nestie labels to create a tab for my bag of yummy Thorntons chocolates to go inside my bag! I love the pretty papers and colours (more suited for Easter maybe rather than the upcoming Christmas celebrations!! lol)

The bag-in-a-box was soooo easy to make - I'll be making a few more of these methinks!

We are sponsored by Whiff of Joy this week - and have a beautiful stamp for one lucky (random) winner! bx

Crafty Creations - Buttons

2010-11-10T08:30:00.020Z

This week at Crafty Creations it's Jenni's first turn as hostess and she has chosen the theme of "Buttons - either real or handmade"!

I opted for a lil change in style this week - and used this fab Magnolia christmas tree as the focal point of my card! I simply "decorated" it with an itchy titchy star button!! I also layered a couple of buttons and adhered that to the twine.

The yummy papers are by Memory Box - you will see that I opted for non-traditional christmas colours - my favourite kind!!

So a nice "easy" theme this week - buttons are so versatile I can't wait to see how many ways they are used in your projects this week! Thanks for visiting and for your sweet comments! bx

Simply.....

2010-11-03T16:10:00.000Z

Wow...have you seen the latest beauties due for release by Sugar Nellie? They ARE "Simply" beautiful! The 2nd collection of Simpy Sassy is also due to be released soon......better get saving girls!!!!!!!!!! bx

Crafty Creations - Fables and Fairytales

2010-11-03T08:25:00.013Z

Deena chose a "novel" theme for us all this week "Fables and Fairytales"! We are sponsored by Meljen's Designs and were given some cute images to work with....I loved this lil character and chose him!

Although, I must admit, this theme had me stumped! First I thought i could try and make a castle for him...but he's a dwarf so the castle thing wouldn't work....then I thought I could make him a lil cottage....but I made the haunted house last week....so then i thought I'd have him out searching in the forrest for Snow White (obviously that's why he is unhappy....) so I made this 3D card!!

I thought these Basic Grey papers were perfect for the "forrest" look; the fringes represent the foliage he has to trample through; the scrap of "net" and silver embellishments represent the "things" that dangle in a forrest (i'm not sure what they are exactly but there's always things "danglin'" in the forrest in the movies lol

So that is my lil project for this week - I ended up having a right laugh at my efforts, but that's part of the fun!! Please pop across to Crafty Creations and see the fab projects my teamies and our guests created and details on our fab prize!! bx

Motivet Sketch Challenge!

2010-10-30T14:41:00.002+01:00

I love this wee Motivet image - and even better, i was lucky enough to WIN it!! Yep, a while back i won the Motivet weekly draw for commenting - thanks again Motivet!!

I coloured the image with Prisma pencils, used Basic Grey papers, part of a verse stamp by Stampendous, a fuzzy brad by Creative Imaginations - but I'm afraid I do not remember who the ribbon, large snowflakes, snowflake trim and snowflake charm are by!!

Do you like his wee paper pierced boots - couldn't resist (thats a scrap of paper by Making Memories)!

I'm entering this card into the Motivet sketch challenge - and thats another christmas card made...phew!!

I'm also entering this into the Stampavie and More challenge as their theme this week is Christmas! bx

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 46

2010-10-28T07:08:00.022+01:00

This week its Marlene's turn to create the sketch for The Sugar Bowl - and this is my entry!

I really need to get cracking with my christmas cards - don't want the panic setting in!! lol

I love this penguin couple - suitable for "old" couples and "new" couples!

I used Basic Grey papers, (part of a) sentiment by Stampendous, bling by Prima - sorry I can't remember where I got the 2 ribbons/trims!!

As always there is a FABULOUS prize on offer - too good to miss the chance really! bx

Crafty Creations - Fall or Halloween!

2010-10-27T08:29:00.006+01:00

Halloween is almost upon us once more - so we have a very seasonal theme this week for you all at Crafty Creations! Claire is sponsoring the prize this week and is offering some YUMMY MME goodies!!

After seeing this fab tutorial on Cosmo Cricket (thanks guys!!) I decided to have a lil go myself - and hey presto they're right - it IS easy and it IS addictive!!

I've made this lil treat bag from a 12x12 sheet of K & Co paper, used some Bo Bunny paper trims, and ready to go stickers by Bo Bunny and 7 Gypsies (bling, brads and ribbon from stash!).

I'm looking forward to seeing all your fab projects this week! bx

Crafty Creations - A Colour Recipe!

2010-10-20T01:38:00.002+01:00

This week at Crafty Creations "our" Melissa has set a colour challenge for us all!! She wants to see red, brown and green on our projects (you can have other colours but these 3 colours must feature).

Our sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear Stamps who kindly gave us 4 images to work with this week! I loved this lil witch - she looks a bit sad but that makes her so adorable in my book!!

I coloured her with Prisma pencils, used some Basic Grey papers and MME (the scalloped edge), the tiny sentiment is cut from a Halloween sheet by 7 gypsies, the bat brad is by Making Memories.

So that's it - i felt like doing something a little different this week - so I created a scene (like a proper drama queen!!). Now......can the eagle eyed among you spot my mistake?....I started to type my 'fession but then I thought I'd see if anyone else spotted it....?

I can't wait to see what you all come up with this week! bx

The Sugar Bowl - Tiet's Sketch!

2010-10-19T15:54:00.002+01:00

Tiets has returned to the Sugar Bowl (yaaay) and she produced this awesome sketch!! I am usually very CAS - but i always admire the layers that Tiets adds to her cards....so when I saw this sketch i was determined to give it a go!!

So this is my take of the sketch - together with this cute girl and lots of yummy MME papers!! I think the colours of the papers lend themselves to the optional theme of Autumn...maybe "she" is crossing her fingers in the hope that summer lingers on for a while...? lol

I coloured the image with Prismas; used an A Muse sentiment, used some 7 gypsies waxed thread for the stitches; added Papermania bling but can't remember where i recycled that raffia-type trim from!!

I'm also going to enter this card to the Cute Card Thursday theme which is "What's buggin' you?" - thanks to my lil butterfly!! bx

Crafty Creations - Show a Number!

2010-10-13T08:14:00.003+01:00

This week at Crafty Creations Sharon is hosting her first challenge - she wants so see a number somewhere on your project!

We are sponsored by Sketching Stamper this week. Each DT member was lucky enough to be able to choose an image to work with - I have to say it was a difficult decision (check out those pumkins, the pram and the shoe!!) but I chose this image (any guesses who might get this lil "number"? lol)!

I coloured with Prisma pencils, used MME papers, Making Memories alpha's, the word Love is a stamp by Kim Hughes, Prima letters/numbers and Prima bling (twine unknown and the doily is from a restaurant!! lol)

Do check out the Sketching Stamper site for amazing inspiration - Chris's colouring is simply amazing!

My teamies have come up with some cool projects - please stop by and have a look! bx

Crafty Creations - A Sketch plus!

2010-10-06T13:48:00.000+01:00

This week at Crafty Creations Jeanet created a fabulous sketch for us to use - but she added another 2 elements:

1. you must use a rubber stamp on the project
2. you must use lace or ribbon

I decided to use my gorgeous new LOTV christening stamp which i coloured with Prisma colours. I used some Prima papers and flowers - also new! The little beads on a stem are recycled from my cousins wedding stationery!!

I do hope you can join us this week - there is a fabulous $20 gift certificate to be won!! My teamies have created a range of beautiful projects - you can see them here!! bx

Pour moi...?

2010-09-29T20:51:00.000+01:00

My sweet friend Maria shared this pretty pink award with me!!!!!!!!!! There are a few rules that go along with this blog award:

1. Thank the person who sent you this award ~ Thank you sooo much Maria!

2. Post the award on your blog

3. List three things about yourself

I HATE cleaning.........I LOVE crisps......but even better......I LOVE my hubby hubster!

4. Post a picture you love

5. Pass this award on to 5 friends

I'd like to share this award with Claire, Deb, Juls, Marley and Sharon! bx

Sharon's Sweet Candy!

2010-09-29T20:03:00.001+01:00

Calling all sweet candy lovers...look at the gorgeous Leann Ellis stamp and other goodies up for grabs from my sweet friend Sharon....you gotta be in it to win it...so pop over and join in the fun! bx

Crafty Creations - Owls

2010-09-29T08:30:00.004+01:00

This week it is the turn of Amy to set the Crafty Creations challenge and she chose OWLS!

We are sponsored by Blackleaf Studios who kindly provided the team some images to work with - this lil guy was my favourite!!

I coloured the image with prisma pencils, used some Basic Grey Oliver papers, my sentiment is by Stampendous, the trim is by Martha Stewart, the pearl swirl is by Zva Creations and of course the ticket is by Tim Holtz.

So let's see your owls this week ladies......on paper, charms etc...you choose! bx

Crafty Creations - Falling Leaves

2010-09-21T19:07:00.002+01:00

Here we are with a new challenge once again......i am shocked how fast these weeks are flying by....!! This week Jaime set the challenge - Falling Leaves! We have certainly been having autumn weather in this neck of the woods!!

I am ashamed to say that this is the first time this stamp has been inked up...but I thought she was perfect for this challenge. I coloured her with Prisma pencils and pulled out an older collection of Basic Grey, with perfect fall colours! I stamped the leaves onto scraps, cut them out and crumpled them slightly. That trim is by Making Memories and the pearls are also Basic Grey.

So to see what my awesome teamies have come up with and for your chance to win a fab prize please join us here!! bx

The Sugar Bowl - Judy's Sketch

2010-09-18T13:01:00.003+01:00

I made this card for the current sketch at The Sugar Bowl and promptly forgot to include buttons - good job the theme is now optional!!

Thank goodness to get this gal inked....she is a cutie!! I teamed her up with some Basic Grey papers, prima flowers, Basic Grey pearls, a butterfly stamp by Memory Box and zig zag trim is unknown! I'll add a sentiment when I need to use the card!!

Because of the lil butterfly this card is also eligible for the challenge at Cute Card Thursday!!

It's a horrible rainy day here...and I have errands to run...no jammie day for me today...sigh!! bx

Crafty Creations - Music or Dance

2010-09-14T19:39:00.004+01:00

This week our lovely Melissa set her first challenge for Crafty Creations - she would like to see creations with a Music or Dance theme!!

Tiddly Inks is our sponsor this week...each DT member got an "allowance" to spend in the store...WOW....I have to say I was spoilt for choice...so many fab images...but in the end I went with this gal for our theme! As soon as I saw her the song "i'll put a spell on youuuuu, make you miiiine"....came into my head...and that's music right...? Good job you can't hear me singing it though!! lol

Yes, you are right, I DID use MME Halloween papers, and I had lots of fun colouring this image (as you can see with the purple hair!! lol) I think all the brads are by Making Memories, the big flower is by Prima; I got the felt musical notes trim in America last year but I can't remember who makes it! I thought the sentiment fitted this theme well too - it is by My Sentiments Exactly!

So thats how I interpreted the challenge - can't wait to see what you come up with!! bx

A Sweetie Wannabe!!

2010-09-10T00:16:00.003+01:00

The Sugar Bowl are currently looking for some new "sweeties"....so I thought I'd give it a whirl!!

I think this is the last of my uninked Gorguss Girls (I hear your gasps!! lol)...I coloured the image with Prisma Colours aside from her frock which i paper pieced! I used Basic Grey papers, (I love the soft colours), the large flower is by Prima although I'm not sure where I got the smaller roses or the hatpin! The sentiment tile is by Making Memories.

I've distressed the edges, stitched a little et voila - my entry!! bx

CCC - Transportation!

2010-09-08T15:28:00.003+01:00

Claire set the new challenge this week at Crafty Creations...she would like to see your creations with a "transportation" theme! Of course that can be intrepreted any way you feel fits the challenge....I chose to go with this (Woodware) bike image!

There is a bit of a story behind this card....all i can say is that "some-one" was a bit "mad" on a bike!!

I've used MME papers, Melissa Frances rub-ons and prima gems! bx

Back to School...

2010-09-02T08:36:00.003+01:00

This Sugar Nellie cutie always reminds me of a school girl...not sure why...but I decided to ink her up for the Back to School challenge at Stamp Something!

I've used lots of favourites - papers by October Afternoon, Prima trim and flower, the flower centre is by Basic Grey (slightly altered for my needs!!) and I also recycled a Jenni Bowlin package by adding one of her rub-ons onto part of it (again I altered the rub-on slightly)...oh those teeny button brads are by Making Memories and thats a Fancy Pants pin...not sure which restaurant i received the doily in!! lol

Ok...it's off to work I go! bx

A Challenge - White Plus One Colour!

2010-09-01T14:06:00.004+01:00

The new challenge set by Jenn this week at Crafty Creations is to create using White plus ONE colour!! I did find this a bit of a challenge...but thats what it's all about it!! Some people are sooooo creative when it comes to this kind of challenge or a mono look, so I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!!

I inked up this new cutie from PI and thought I'd slip another christmas card in....before the panic starts to set in!! lol

Of course christmas cards is a great time to dig out the fun flock and puffy stuff...as you can see, I did a lot of paper piecing on lil miss's outfit, including a fun flocked hat and scarf (and snowballs) and blue fun flocked boots!

So lots of dimension and texture on this card....let me know that ya think! bx

A Gift for You!

2010-08-30T15:59:00.003+01:00

Lilian designed the latest sketch at The Sugar Bowl...it is nice and simple, leaving you to fill it as you will! As always I've gone for the less is more style...even though I did try to add more flowers it just didn't flow for me...BIG sigh!! I need more practice!!

This is the latest stamp to escape from the "never seen ink in all it's days" box....a lil beauty which would serve many occasions methinks.

I teamed her up with some Basic Grey Wisteria and Prima leaves and flowers.

The added extra for this challenge is "pearls"....again the less is more won over!!

OK...I'm off to STUDY the flower-thing!! bx

Crafty Creations - A 3 2 1 recipe!

2010-08-25T09:45:00.001+01:00

My turn to set the theme this week at Crafty Creations. I came up with this recipe challenge:

3 patterned papers

2 ribbons (or trims)

1 charm

Of course your project can have more than this on it, but this is the minimum!

As Mo's Digital Pencil is sponsoring our challenge this week I got to inking up this fab image I got a while ago! I love these 2 characters, and this sentiment came with it!

My 3 patterned papers are from Basic Grey (Nook & Pantry), I think the pink twisty ribbon is by Making Memories and the lace trim is from Walmart, and I got this girly charm from Bunny Zoe's online store!

I must say the other DT girls have come up triumphs with their fabulous projects! I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with using the recipe! bx

Deb's Candy!

2010-08-25T09:44:00.000+01:00

Would you look at this yummy candy...waiting to go to a new home...? Deb is celebrating a return to all things crafty - pop over and welcome her back!! bx

Happy Birthday Anya!

2010-08-24T20:15:00.005+01:00

I inked up this groovy chick for a couple of challenges! Firstly it's for the challenge at Anyone for Anya (been a while since I joined in there and their birthday hop seemed like the ideal time to join in!!). The theme is "Happy Birthday Anya" - and this gal certainly looks as if she's all ready to partaaaay!

I used the sketch at Friday Sketchers - thank you ladies, I enjoyed your sketch.

Stamp With Fun's theme is "a card for a girl".

And finally I'm entering this into the challenge at Stamping for the Weekend as their challenge is "anything goes"! bx

Sugar Bowl Challenge 41

2010-08-23T14:14:00.006+01:00

I finally got some time this morning to have a play in the "toy" room...and I thought I'd start with The Sugar Bowl challenge...well, the prize is pretty awesome!!

This year is zooming at a furious rate and I need to get lots more christmas cards made so that led me to choose this Diane Duda Penguin stamp. I love the tender expressions these 2 share (awwwww)!

I christened my magnolia swirly doohickey and placed 3 around the image (but if this does not meet the requirements of this sketch thats ok).

I've just realised that this also fits the theme at A Spoon Full of Sugar (Christmas in August) so I'm entering this card there!

Right I'm off back up to the toyroom!! bx

Edit: What I forgot to mention (and you can't even see in the photo) is that I stamped, coloured and cut out a 2nd Mrs Penguin and HALF glued to the first layer, and put 1mm foam pads on the other half so that there is a bit of dimension on the card!

Flutterby Butterfly!

2010-08-18T12:46:00.001+01:00

The new challenge this week at Crafty Creations is "butterflies"....I am not into butterflies in the big way that so many in craftland are, but I do love this lil charm! But as long as there is one butterfly on your creation that is fine!!

I "christened" my new wee stamp for this challenge...i think she is soooo cute! I've used some yummy MME papers, some Prima flowers...yep, pretty much the usual from me!!

Of course we have a fab prize on offer from Simon Says Stamp, so I hope you can get the chance to join us this week! bx

A Couple of Tilda's....

2010-08-15T16:36:00.003+01:00

I'm entering this cutie into the Totally Tilda challenge - they want to see Stitching on your card...this is one of my favourite ways to decorate a card! I have stitched a little tag on this card (r hand side)!

And just for fun I'm going to enter this Tilda into the Allsorts Challenge - they would like to see Paper Piecing - another fun technique! I thought Tilda looked cute in her paper pieced wellies....fortunately we're still sportin' the flip flops for another while!! lol bx

The Candy Lottery!!

2010-08-14T10:04:00.003+01:00

Kellie says she is "overly excited"...and has lots of fab things she wants to celebrate...she is doing so with this AWESOME candy! How FUN would it be to win this CANDY LOTTERY!! bx

Winged Things....

2010-08-10T19:03:00.004+01:00

....and so another Wednesday roooolls right around...and that means a brand new challenge at Crafty Creations!! The theme this week is a z fold card and "winged things" ...is that a butterfly, a fairy a dragon-fly....can't wait to see all the intrepretations!!

We are sponsored this week by Robyn's Fetish digital stamps and the DT got to use a few images. But remember this "something different" kick I'm on...? Ok...well first I separated the dragonfly from the flower image and adhered my dragonfly to the inside of my card.

Secondly, after I'd coloured my flowers and leaves (with Prisma colours of course!), I cut them out....then I stitched the stems on some yummy My Mind's Eye paper.....then I "popped" the flowers and leaves on top with pop dots....(hope that makes sense!!).

The great thing about the z fold card is that when it's closed the dragonfly and flower are next to one another again, but when it's open, the dragonfly adds a little interest to the inside of the card!

Ok...don't forget "you gotta be in it to win it"......I can't wait to visit y'all to see what you come up with! bx

A fun-ghi...

2010-08-10T14:23:00.005+01:00

Magnolia Stamp Lovers are looking for a male card this week....this is my first time entering this challenge, and thought I would share this card I made recently for my brother-in-law. He is a chef and uses LOTS of mushrooms!! lol

I am also going to enter this into Cute Card Thursday's "whateva" challenge! bx

Something Different....

2010-08-09T20:09:00.002+01:00

........ever get in the mood to try a lil something different......well I thought I would!! I searched around for some new challenge sites, (wowee, have you seen how many there are now?!) I happened upon The Shabby Tea-room and fell in love!! Beautiful photograph challenges, beautiful DT entries....just heaven!

So...when my hubby brought us breakfast in this cute lil bag this morning I thought I'd start there....I used some K&Co papers, Prima bling and flower centre, a crocheted flower, a scrap of ribbon, a few pearls and a few Making Memories sparkly letters and hey presto....this is how I ended up!

I need more practice at the vintage look, but I sure can admire in the meantime!! bx

Back to School...

2010-08-07T14:34:00.002+01:00

Uuuughhh...those dreaded words...i remember that horrible feeling even now! Even after aaallll those years!! lol

Back to school is the theme at Stamping for the Weekend, so a perfect excuse to ink up this Sarah Kay image. I've used October Afternoon and Scenic Route papers, and American Crafts Ribbon...the BARE patch at the side will be filled later with the recipients name...and now I'm thinking a wee charm wouldn't go amiss dangling from my ribbon either...hmmm...!

Ok...gotta go get the glad rags on...it's Pina Colada day! bx

Emma's DT Call!

2010-08-05T20:33:00.002+01:00

Emma is currently on the look out for a DT to promote her store ..... to join in and find out all the details simply have a look here! bx

CCC - Wedding or Anniversary!

2010-08-04T08:17:00.000+01:00

The theme this week at Crafty Creations is "Wedding or Anniversary".....so I've entered one of the cards i was asked to make this summer.

I love easel cards and it gives plenty of space for personalisation! I've used a Magnolia image, Making Memories paper and letter tiles, Prima flowers, Doodlebug brad, I think the large letters are by American Crafts but sorry, not sure who makes the velvet trim!

I look forward to seeing your beautiful entries! bx

The Sugar Bowl - Do it yourself!

2010-08-03T18:31:00.006+01:00

Oh I liked this DIY challenge at The Sugar Bowl....i looked through the gallery and chose sketch number 21...and finally joined in with the "smart" girls trying to get ahead of the christmas game!! lol

I got this stamp a while ago but it has remained uninked until now...and i decided to use this non-tradional paper (Basic Grey)because i thought the checked background matched his lil bonnet! I love non-traditional christmas colours so I'm happy with the result! bx

Tiets Candy!

2010-08-03T16:08:00.003+01:00

I have always loved visiting Tiets blog...i love how she layers papers and makes unique and interesting projects...and now she has this wonderful candy to offer!! Thank you so much Tiets...for everything! bx

Summer Lovin'...

2010-07-27T21:15:00.006+01:00

We have a nice "seasonal" theme for you this week at Crafty Creations....we want to see some "Summer Lovin'"....so let's see all things beachy and summery!

I think summer is my favourite season...i love the warmth, outdoor eating, cocktails...oh yes, a pina colada is on my summer to-do list!!

This challenge gave me the perfect excuse to get surfer Edwin inked up....and then i let this fab patterned paper do most of the work for me...i ripped and tore some paper to make the sea, and i added a lil banner and then finished with lots of stickles!

I must remember to add a photo of the card opened up though!!

Can't wait to see your summery options! bx

The Sugar Bowl - challenge 39!

2010-07-27T13:38:00.002+01:00

I chose this cutie to enter the current Sugar Bowl challenge....this is the sketch and the optional extra was to include something blue....does turquoisy blue count...?!

Lots of my "usuals" on this one...My Mind's Eye papers, Prima flowers, Making Memories brads and of course my image is coloured with Prisma colours!

Hope you're enjoying your summer...mine's about to change!! bx

Deer Teacher!

2010-07-21T11:57:00.004+01:00

This week we have the theme "happy or sweet" at Crafty Creations and are sponsored by "The Cutting Cafe" who supplied a few templates for us to use!

I chose the apple template and decided to make a thank you card for a teacher. How much sweeter can you get than a deer (Fiskars stamp)...i used some October Afternoon paper and die-cut, Making Memories letters, Hero Arts sentiment (thanks) and for a lil something different i pulled out the felt bag - the stalk and leaf are both made of felt...I do love different textures on projects!

I look forward to seeing everyone's "happy or sweet" projects this week! bx

It's a Sketch!

2010-07-14T12:28:00.003+01:00

I'm trying desperately not to say it....but....it's Wednesday already...??? So that means it's time for a new challenge at Crafty Creations...my teamie Jeanet has created a fab lil sketch for us to play with.

I've used pirate Tilda this time...coloured her with Prisma's....dug into the paper archives and found some Basic Grey for a change....the sentiment (Woodware) is stamped on the Magnolia scroll; I've used 2 of my new Magnolia Doohickey's (am loving these), some trim and ribbon which were in the scraps box and a lil Magnolia rose to finish!

Hope you can join us this week - as always there's a fab prize to be won! bx

Ahoy!

2010-07-12T12:54:00.003+01:00

We took our 2 nephews to Legoland last week....they LOVED the pirate show....complete with fights, back flips and drops into the moat from approx 50ft at times!! Chilly!! lol So I thought this lil guy would work well for Cormac's birthday at the end of this month!

I used some "old" Basic Grey that's been storing up, coloured with Prisma's, a few BG pearls, brads and ribbon (unknown) and a scrap of twine to finish!

I used the Friday Sketchers sketch - thank you ladies!

I am also entering this into the Double Dutch challenge which is Movie Madness - of course my title is Pirates of Penzance! Take a peek at their samples - they're fabulous!! bx

Sweet Boy!

2010-07-11T15:26:00.003+01:00

There's a fabby sketch at The Sugar Bowl at the mo....with the option to use "scallops"...well WHAT an opportunity to christen my new Magnolia Doohickey die.....I must say I'm "tickled" with "Doohickey"...how did they come up with that name!!

Anyways....I used this cutie babe by Sugar Nellie (of course)...coloured him with Prismas....used papers by October Afternoon together with a scrap by Sassafras (I think!!)....sentiment is by Kim Hughes.....felt buttons by Making Memories...the blue scallop across the card is a piece of felt from my Granny's crafty stash that I "inherited".....not sure who the ribbon and teensy button is by!

Thanks for any sweet comments you may leave! bx

CCT - Schools out for Summer!

2010-07-09T15:35:00.003+01:00

Our school kids finish on 30th June for their holiday...this is one of the cards I made for my nephew to give his teacher (I added her name after taking the photo)!

My sister has a dog which Jack adores, and he LOVED this image!! It's coloured with Prisma colour pencils; I've used a hotch-potch of papers and a die-cut from October Afternoon.

I'm entering this card into Cute Card Thursday's challenge for this week! bx

CCC - Make your own Button!

2010-07-07T17:03:00.000+01:00

I couldn't wait to ink this cutie by Mo Manning....so she was first in line for the latest Crafty Creations Challenge - Make your own Button!! What a fun challenge set by Magda!!

I've been playing with "felt" this weather - just for something a lil different...I love the texture it brings to a project.

I created my button using 2 colours of felt and 2 sizes of my flower shaped nestabilities. The nestie cut through the felt like butter!! I then used my Big Bite to cut the 2 button holes. I tied some tulle through the holes, and layered again with a small Prima flower and finished it off with a pearl...et voila!!

As always there is a fab prize for one lucky winner - so why not see what you can come up with? bx

It's time for Ice-Cream....!

2010-06-30T17:16:00.004+01:00

Ooooops...i'm quite late adding my card for the new theme at Crafty Creations.....just spent the day celebrating the "end of year" with my nephews and their mates!! it's become something of a tradition to party now!! I'd even arranged for our neighbour to come around in his ice-cream van...and that leads me nicely to my card....

...the new theme at Crafty Creations is Ice Cream and Cakes! Yummy!! I knew right away that i wanted to use this cute image by Sugar Nellie....a mix of papers by MME and October Afternoon....the sentiment is by Kim Hughes, a Prima flower, scrap of ribbon and a pearl (unknown) finish it off!

Hope you can join in with the challenge this week, as always there's a fab prize on offer for one lucky winner! Happy Summer everyone!! bx

happy Birthday to you...

2010-06-29T14:29:00.004+01:00

This lil creation meets the current theme over at Stamp with Fun.

The image is by Sugar Nellie, the papers are by MME, sentiment is by Hero Arts, fuzzy brads by Creative Imaginations and doodlebug rub-ons to finish.

Are you all ready for "schools out..."? bx

Sugar Bowl challenge 37!

2010-06-23T14:04:00.003+01:00

I finally got some time to join in The Sugar Bowl's latest sketch challenge (optional theme of girly and feminine).

I chose this un-inked beauty and brought her to life with some Prisma colour. I used some BG papers, a scrap of ribbon by Making Memories, some yummy Prima lace, BG pearls and brads by unknown!! I haven't added a sentiment yet - I'll do that when its needed! bx

Lets See You Shine!

2010-06-23T13:51:00.003+01:00

This week it's the turn of Jenn to set the challenge at Crafty Creations and she wants to see us shine!! You can use anything sparkly on your project - glitter, gems, stickles the choice is yours!

I had been itching to ink up this Tilda and thought she'd be perfect for this challenge as those bubbles could take lots of stickles!!

I chose these MME papers as they are already embossed and sooo glittery! To take a further sparkly step I added a border of these sparkly "pearls"....so the result is one sparkly card!!

There's a fab prize on offer from Fresh Brewed Designs so I hope you get the chance to shine with us this week!! bx

It's a Stitch Up!

2010-06-16T09:23:00.005+01:00

It's time for another challenge at Crafty Creations - and this time it's set by meeeee!! I just kept the challenge nice n simple this time....the challenge is "It's a Stitch Up"!! You simply need to add some stitching to your project...which can be sewn, drawn, rub-on's...it's your choice!

We were generously sponsored by Whimsy stamps and I chose this cutie. I thought this lil bear looked like it was flying, so I cut it out and adhered it to acetate so that it hovers!!

I used My Mind's Eye papers, an A Muse sentiment, a tiny Prima flower and a lil pearl in the centre. As I cut out the image I lost the swirly background that comes with it, so I used the same kind of "doodle" around my edges. Can you see my "stitches" (double click for a better view)? I used green embroidery thread to hand stitch 3 "kisses" to the left of my sentiment!!

I hope you get the chance to join us this week...there is a fabulous prize up for one lucky winner!! bx