Passion For Promarkers & A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenges

Here is the card I made today for the Passion For Promarkers Challenge & A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge. I used the sketch from A Spoon Full Of Sugar and the colours of 'Lilac, Lavender, Aubergine & Amerthyst' from Passion For Promarkers, the idea was to use at least two of the colours but I being me used all of them. I have not added the sentiment as yet.

Supplies:-

• 6" square card blank - Craft Superstore
• Designer Papers - Papermania 'Amerthyst Infusion' & Daisy & Dandelion 'Picnic Patch'
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Sugar Nellie 'Country Garden'
• Medium - Promarkers
• Dies - Nestabilities 'Classic & Scalloped Ovals'
• Punches- Woodware Small & Medium 'Daisy'.

Papertake Weekly Challenge

This card was made at the special request of a friend whose 2 year old son starts at 'Pirates Nursery' this week. The colours of the card are the nursery colours and the image was drawn by my friend from the nursery logo. Now whether I have the right colours in the right place is beyond me but her little boy was very happy with his card and I also made one the same but for his teacher which again was also loved so something must of been right lol. To make this card I have followed the Papertake Weekly Challenge 'sketch'.

Supplies:-

• 6" square card blank - Craft Superstore
• Designer Paper - Papermania 'For Him'
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Image - Hand drawn
• Sentiment - Papermania 'Clare Crud Signature Range'
• Medium - Promarkers

Sketch Saturday, One Stop Crafts & Secret Crafter Saturday Challenges

Today my card is very different from the 'norm' as I have used the colours from Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge which are 'Turquoise & Brown', colours that are never heard of from me until now lol. I have also used this little Magnolia Tilda character which again is a rarity as I can never make up my mind if I like these characters or not but she fitted in perfectly with the theme of 'I believe in Angels/Fairies over at One Stop Crafts Challenge. Then just to complete my card I chose the great sketch from Sketch Saturday Challenge. I have not attached a sentiment yet as I am not sure who will receive this.

Supplies:-

• 6" square card blank - Craft Superstore
• Designer Paper - Daisy & Dandelion 'Picnic Patch' (coloured with promarkers)
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop & Coredinations
• Stamp - Magnolia 'Tilda collecting mushrooms'
• Medium - Promarkers
• Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons
• Punch - Woodware small & medium 'Daisy'
• Stickles - On Wings 'Frosted Lace'

Stamping For The weekend, Lili Of The Valley & Creative Inspirations Challenges.

Here is a card that I have made as a thank you to a lovely lady that sent me a fantastic candy parcel. I have used the 'Sketch' from Lili Of The Valley and the colour theme of 'Pink & Grey' from Stamping For The Weekend and I think this card will fit the theme of 'Friendship' over at Creative Inspirations.

This photo is a little dull the light is not too good here today.

Supplies:-

• 6" square card blank - Craft Superstore
• Designer Paper - Papermania 'Blueberry Hill'
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Sugar Nellie 'Daisy'
• Sentiment - Clare Curd Signature Range
• Medium - Promarkers
• Embossing - Cuttlebug 'D'vine Swirls'
• Ribbon - Grey Papermania & Pink Local Craft Shop
• Candy - Craftwork Cards
• Punch - Woodware Small & Medium 'Daisy'

The Sugar Bowl Challenge & My Surprise Candy Winnings

Here is my entry for The Sugar Bowl Challenge, I have used yet again my sweet 'Daisy' stamp. I just cannot get enough of her just lately she fits into so many occasions and as this card is for my daughter it was perfect because it so reminds me of her when she was little. Vicki my daughter was not really a girlie girl although that may have something to do with having 3 brothers but she always looked a real cutie and yes her her really was that yellow (she still is very blonde but at least it has dulled down somewhat now).

Apart from following the great sketch by Judy we were to use handmade flowers which I did by layering up 2 different woodware punches.

Supplies:-

• A5 Card Blank - Craft Superstore
• Designer Papers - DCWV ?Blossoms & Butterflies
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Sugar Nellie 'Daisy'
• Medium 'Promarkers'
• Sentiment - Computer Generated
• Punch - Woodware small & medium 'Daisy'
• Embossing - Cuttlebug 'D'vine Swirls'
• Gems - Anita's gem wheel & stash.
  

Look what the postman brought me this morning, I won Jane Carroll's surprise candy and wow was I surprise what I got. Thank you Jane it is all lovely. It must be my lucky week as I won all this, plus I won a voucher for Baker Ross in the Passion For Promarkers challenge & then won some lovely flowers from Sarah Card Oasis (I will post a photo when they arrive).

Thank you all.

Sketch & Stash, Papertake Weekly, Creative Inspirations & Stamp Something Challenges

Here is the first of three birthday cards I need to make for my daughter's birthday from her brothers and then of course I have to make our card (that will probably be the night before her birthday lol). I have made this card A5 sized as I find these popcorn bears too big for the 6" square cards following the sketch from Sketch & Stash, for this challenge I used my new popcorn bear stamp. I have managed to fit this card into a few other challenges these being Papertake Weekly 100 Challenges Take Your Pick and I picked 27th April 2009 'Spots & Strips', Creative Inspirations 'Spots, Dots & Circles' and Stamp Something ' Birthday Something'. Now that I have added the photo I have just noticed that I have layered my card wrongly hope it still counts??

Supplies:-

• A5 Card Blank - Craft Superstore
• Designer Papers - Papermania 'Sweet Nothings'
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Crafters Companion Popcorn Bear 'Birthday Hugs'
• Sentiment (Sister) - Papermania Rub On's coloured with Promarkers
• Medium - Promarkers
• Ribbon - Dovecraft
• Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots'

Sketch Saturday & One Stop Crafts Challenges

Over at Sketch Saturday there is a great sketch to work with, I really enjoyed this sketch although I did rotate it. I have also used the theme from One Stop Crafts which is to use the colours 'Pink & Black'. I have not made a card in these colours for ages and had forgotten just how much I like them. I love to use this Sugar Nellie stamp for two tone cards, it doesn't matter what two colours you use they always seem to fit this image. I have left the sentiment off until I am ready to use this card.

Supplies:-

• 6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore
• Designer Papers - Both I think are DCWV ????
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Sugar Nellie 'Hug In A Mug'
• Medium - Promarkers
• Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots'
• Die - Large Scalloped Oval
• Ribbons - Black 'Crafty Ribbons' & Pink 'Dovercraft'
• Punches - Woodware Small & Medium 'Daisy'
• Butterfly - Funky Pots
• Thread - DMC
• Buttons - From Stash.

The Cuttlebug Spot Challenge

The challenge over at The Cuttlebug Spot is to make an 'You Are Invited' invitation, now I have never made an invitation before and didn't have a clue what to type to make but I remembered someone telling me how they were going to a decorating party and so with that in mind I set out to make my invite.

I have not used a template or cricut to do any of it which is why it had to be pretty straight forward, I am hopeless at designing from my head I just cannot put to paper what I can visualize.

In the bottom photo which shows the inside of the invite I have managed to cut off the top section of the roof, the bit that flaps over (I didn't realise until I added the photo onto here although you are not missing much it is only the same as the outside).

This is my first time playing along at The Cuttlebug Spot so hope I have followed the theme correctly.

Supplies:-

• Base white cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Layered Cardstock - Mainly Coredinations
• Square Brad (door knob) - Paper Mill Shop
• Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Houndstooth
• Wording - Computer Generated.

Thanks for looking.

Truly Scrumptious, Our Creative Corner & Creative Card Crew Challenges

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Good evening, today I made this Christmas card as part of several challenges. The 'Sketch' is from Truly Scrumptious who also have the added theme of 'Bling' for which I have added gems to my ornament, snowman and holly. 'Christmas In August' is the theme over at Our Creative Corner and Creative Card Crew. I have 3D my snowman's scarf and hat.

Supplies:-

• 6" card blank - Craft Superstore
• Designer Papers - Papermania 'Winter Wonderland'
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamps & Senitment - Personal Impressions 'Cute Christmas'
• Medium - Promarkers
• Gems - Anita's Gem Wheel
• Thick Gold Thread - Papermania.

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

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The challenge at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge is 'Beary Special' and it fits perfectly in with this card I have made for my very dear friend. As this card is for a special friend I have also decorated the inside.

The inside

Supplies:-

A5 Blank Cardstock - Craft Superstore

Designer Papers - Papermania 'Sweet Nothings'

Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop

Stamp & Sentiment - Crafters Companion 'Beary Hugs'

Medium - Promarkers

Ribbon - Papermania

Buttons - Car Boot

Thread - DMC

Punch - Woodware Small & Medium 'Daisy'.

As this has now been received I know my dear friend loved it.

Stampavie & More & Simon Says Stamp Challenges

The theme over at Stampavie & More is 'Bookmarks' so that is what I created (although I do think it looks abit like a rosette) for this challenge and also for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge which is 'Not A Card'. I made my bookmark with a snowman on as a gift for a friend that is snowman made. I have added three photo's to show each side of the of bookmark and then the other to show the full length of the ribbon.

I have used:-

• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Personal Impressions
• Medium - Promarkers
• Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons
• Die - Nestability Classic & Scalloped Ovals
• Flat Gems - Dovecraft.

I hope my dear snowman friend likes it.

Project Tuesday & Creative Inspirations & Secret Crafter Saturday Challenges

Good afternoon, today I have created this 'Hanging Treat Holder' for the challenge over at Project Tuesday, I am also entering this into the Creative Inspirations Challenge of 'Gift' and also Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge of 'Fancy Corners'.

To make the hanging treat holder I followed the very easy tutorial on the Project Tuesday site.

I have used:-

• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Designer Papers - Papermania 'Truly Scrumptious'
• Stamp - Forever Friends 'Bear With Gift'
• Medium - Promarkers
• Die - Nestability Oval Classic & Scalloped & Floral Flourishes.

Thanks for looking.

Stampavie Design Team Challenge

Here is my entry into the Stampavie Design Team challenge which is 'Summer Fun'. To me this little girl on her bike is what summer is all about, children being able to play out on their bikes in the glorious sunshine, bright coloured clothing and lots of colourful flowers and butterflies.

I have used:-

• 6" square cardstock - Craft Superstore
• Designer Papers - DCWV 'Blossoms & Butterflies'
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Sarah Kay 'Rosalie's Bicycle'
• Sentiment - Technique Tuesday 'Happy'
• Medium - Promakers
• Butterfly - Just Pots 'Funky Butterflies'

Thanks for looking.

ABC, Papertake Weekly & Crafty Creations Challenges

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I brought the stamp I have used today at a car boot for 50p because I thought it would make a lovely card and it has sat in my draw for ages, but today it finally got used even if it is an Easter stamp lol. The 'Sketch' from Papertake Weekly, the ABC Challenge of 'A for Anything Goes With The Addition Of Animals' & Crafty Creations colour theme of 'Yellow' all match perfectly if but a little bright so please put on your sunglasses before having a look at my card.

Supplies:-

• 6" Square Blank Cardstock - Craft Superstore
• Designer Paper - DCWV - 'Blossoms & Butterflies'
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Creative Expressions 'Easter Bunny & Chick'
• Sentiment - Papermania 'Clare Curd Range'
• Medium - Promarkers
• Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots'
• Punch - Woodware 'Small & Medium Daisy' & Xcut 'Mini Daisy'
• Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Kaboodle, Dutch Dare, Funky Fairys, Cuttlebug & Stamping For The Weekend Challenges

I had had a look through the challenges available but was still not convinced what I wanted to make, I had already decided I was going to try something different, something that I had not done before. Then I saw the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge of 'Windows' and the Cuttlebug Challenge of 'Create A Scene' and I knew then what I was going to make but of course I had to have a look and see what other challenges I could fit into it lol . These were Dutch Dare 'Christmas In August', Funky Fairys 'Christmas' & Stamping For The Weekend 'Days Gone By'.

I decided to create my scene as the outside view of a window dressed at Christmas time with the inside visible of a vintage child dressing the tree.

My something differents that I want to try soon mounted up, they were 1. to create a scene 2. to work with acetate 3. to mask properly (and I dont think I could of chose a harder stamp) & 4. to incorporate die cuts in my cards.

Front View

View From The Top (although my window looks wonky but it isn't)

Supplies:-

• 6" square card - Craft Superstore
• Designer Paper - Funky Fairys 'Blue Xmas'
• Cardstock & Acetate - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Sugar Nellie 'Partridge In A Pear Tree'
• Medium - Promakers
• Sentiment - Liz's Crafts
• Die's - All sizzix cut on my cuttlebug
• Thread - DMC
• Gems - Anita's Gem Wheel
• Snow - Liquid Applique from local craft store.

A Spoonfull Of Sugar, Stamp Something, Passion For Promarkers & Stamp With Fun Challenges

At last I have been able to make a card which I have made for several challenges. I have used the 'Sketch' from A Spoon Full Of Sugar which I have rotated, I have used the chosen colours from Passion For Promarkers which are 'Rose Pink & Cocoa', I have made it a 'Birthday' card which is Stamp With Fun's theme and I have added a 'Charm' as the requirement for Stamp Something. I hope you like my card.

A Spoon Full Of Sugar Sketch.

The Finished Product.

Supplies:-

• 6" square blank card - Craft Superstore
• Designer Paper - Papermania 'Blueberry Hill' & 'Scrumptious'
• Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
• Stamp - Sugar Nellie 'Hug In A Mug'
• Sentiment - Crafters Companion 'Popcorn The Bear Birthday Hugs'
• Medium - Promarkers
• Ink - Memento 'Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa'
• Die - Xcut
• Lace & Charm - Local Craft Store
• Pearls - Ebay
• Card Candy - Craftwork Cards.

Thanks for looking.

Creatalicious Challenges & Blog Candy

What Scrummy Candy I found earlier whilst blog hopping, it is the brand new Creatalicious Challenges. This candy is open until the 13th August, the winner will be drawn on the 14th and the brand new challenge starts on the 15th.
Pop over to check out this new blog & for your chance of winning this gorgeous candy.

Where'd All The Money Go Blog Candy

Steph at Where'd All My Money Go - Confessions of a PaperCrafting Addict is giving away $150 voucher as blog candy and you get to choose the shop of your choice! Make sure to stop by her blog before August 28th for your chance to enter the drawing!

Hurry don't miss out.

Kaboodle Doodles & Charisma Cardz Challenges

Just in time here is my entry for the Kaboodle Doodles challenge which was to use a digi image and I have also used the lovely sketch from Charisma Cardz although I did rotate it. For my digi image I used one of Dustin Pike's creations, and if you haven't seen his work then I can only advise you to pop over there and see his wonderful work.

Supplies:-

• 6" square card blank - Craft Superstore
• Backing Papers - Papermania 'Winter Wonderland'
• Digi Image - Dustin Pike
• Medium - Promarkers
• Ribbon - Papermania
• Sentiment - Computer Generated

Thanks for looking.

It Is Just Not On.....

I would just like to say ''its not on'', my husband got sent to Egypt at a moments notice and had to take my laptop with him and as most of you know my laptop is my lifeline to the outdoor world. Even though we have three other computers in this house I cannot use them as I a. cannot get to them and b. even if I could I couldn't sit at them. I shouldn't complain because it was a working trip and he has now been and brought one for himself just incase it happens again. I felt like my arm had been cut off without it, you just don't realise how much you use them until you are without them.

I have not made any cards either since David has been away but that was not his fault lol but because my mum came to stay to care for me and she has taken me out every day, oh how I miss going out (I can only go out now when someone takes me and as I have no family near it is abit of a pain with David working six days a week) Although that does mean more crafting days so not such a bad thing. I will leave you here with a commissioned card I made just as he left.

Supplies:-

1. A5 sized card - Craft Superstore
2. Papers - Kaboodle Doodles 'Old' Kit
3. Mats - Paper Mill Shop
4. Embossing - Cuttlebug 'With Love'
5. Sentiments - Computer Generated
6. Decoupage Sheet - I can't remember ???
7. Gems & Pearls - From Stash

I hope you like it and normal service will resume shortly.