Crafty Creations Challenges - #164 Spring Greens

Time for a new theme at Crafty Creations Challenges:

Spring Greens

I don't know about your part of the world, but last week we had summer and today - we've gone right back to winter...it's cold, wet and we're having little bursts of white fluffy stuff...noooooo!!! Ok, shall we just pretend its warm and sunny again...? lol

So this week we're asking you to show us your projects with a spring feel.  I used this cute We R Memory Keepers collection - the embossed stickers and the 6x6 paper pad - couldn't resist them!!  My lil bunny is sitting on some super cute spring grass created using my Die-namic die.

As always we have a generous sponsor and this week it is Digital Delights!  So to be in with your chance to win our fab prize join us with your spring delights!! bx

Crafty Creations Challenges - #162 Photo Inspiration

Just look at this gorgeous photo - SO MUCH to see and admire in it....and it is the inspiration for our new theme at Crafty Creations Challenges! YUM!!

Here is my card - as you can see I was inspired by so many elements....the cakes, the banner, the floral patterns, the floral decorations in some of the cupcakes, the colour pink....I am having one of these tea parties soon - CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

We are generously sponsored by In 2 stamps this week, so to see how my teamies were inspired and your chance to join in the "tea party" look here! bx

Crafty Creations Challenges - #160 Stripes

A nice "straightforward" theme this week at Crafty Creations Challenges:

Stripes

I made this birthday card for "wee son" - it is of course an adorable LOTV image!  I teamed adventure ted with some Basic Grey papers - spots and stripes - a perfect combo!  And for good stripey measure I've added a second strip of stripey paper - I must say I was pleased with this lil guy number!

Our teamie Peggy is VERY generously offering a fab gift voucher for this weeks prize so do join in for your chance to earn some craft pennies for Simon Says Stamp (Thank you Peggy!) bx

Crafty Creations Challenges - #158 Fancy Folds

 Naughty Blogger - playing up on me AGAIN!! I couldn't get my post done on Wednesday - had to wait until my IT genius returned today - WHAT would I do without him!!!!!

Anyway....the theme this week at Crafty Creations Challenges is.....

Fancy Folds

I watched a video of Teresa Collins making this dinky lil 4"x4" mini matchbook album from ONE sheet of 12"x12" patterned paper.  I had to give it a go straight away!!

I used this yummy pink spot paper by Girls Paperie, accented with a few die cuts from October Afternoon, a gem from Recollections, sentiment from Cornish Heritage (I'm almost sure!!) and FOLDED some Pink Paisley tissue paper to create that lil pleat!  With the great instructions it was very easy and FUN!

 As you can see I still have to decorate the insides.....

This is how it all folds up - so cute!!  I left out one of the inside strips to allow some "bulk" from embellishments etc!!

Our fab sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish - so please join in and show us your Fancy Folds for your chance to win a fab prize! bx

Crafty Creations Challenges - #156 Swirly Whirly

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!!

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

                 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

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

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!

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

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

 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