Kim's Card Corner

Crafty Calendar Challenges December Challenge

2011-12-03T09:00:00.000Z

Good morning all, two posts in a week I must be on a roll lol.

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Crafty Calendar Challenges and this month the challenge is 'Cold & Frosty'.

I decided to make a snow globe shaker card, I remember seeing a couple of these last year using stamped images and thought my god children would love one.

I used the 'Carollers Come Singing' cutting file from Creative Kuts, I made the snow globe myself in SCAL 2 and the Merry Christmas was drawn with my Cricut using a SCAL 2 font. On the purple card at the bottom I stamped some different snowflake stamps with a Ranger Embossing Distress Ink Pad and then heat embossed them with Ranger Clear Distress Embossing Powder.

Supplies:-

A5 Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - DCWV (I think)

Stamps - Various from Crafty Sentiment 'Sentiments'

Cutting File - Creative Kuts 'Carollers Come Singing'

Snow - Baker Ross 'Snow Shaker'

Ribbon - Anita's

Gems & I-Rock - Imaginisce

Embossing Ink & Powder - Ranger 'Distress' Range.

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Bling It On - Christmas

By The Cute & Girly - Let It Snow

Creatalicious - Christmas with Sparkle

Joanna Sheen - Christmas Wishes

Rainbow Lady's - Christmas Carol 'Let It Snow'

Fantabulous Cricut - Holiday Cards

Thanks for stopping by and please do pop over to the challenge blog and have a look at the other dt members creations.

Crafty Sentiments Recipe Challenge

2011-11-29T14:40:00.001Z

Good afternoon all on this freezing cold day, I hope you are somewhat warmer where ever you are. When I get up in the morning, open the curtains to see the sea crashing against the shore I know it is going to be a cold day but today it is crashing so hard it is coming over the sea wall hence I am FREEZING!!

Today see's the start of a new challenge over at Crafty Sentiment Designs and this week we had a recipe to play with which was:-

1 ribbon

2 images

3 papers.

Now my card is a little late but it is my first card for the challenge in what feels like forever lol, it took a long time to create so not sure how often I will be able to join in but just had to do something.

I used Winter Wishes rubber stamp & A Freebie digi Christmas Tree. My Christmas Tree didn't have a trunk or any snow to it so I placed the snow from the base of the post box below it and then drew in my own trunk. It is not very clear in the photo but I added 3d sparkle snow to all the snowy areas.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Dovercraft

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Winter Wishes' & Freebie Digi Xmas Tree

Medium - Promarkers

Ribbon - Dr Banardos

Die - Nellie Snellen

Gems - My Mind's Eye

3d Sparkle Snow - Baker Ross

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Craft Your Passion - Tis The Season

Hooked On Crafts - Winter Wonderland

Pollycraft Monday - Christmas Fun

Paper Sundaes - Winter Wonderland

Stamptacular Sunday - Christmas

Crazy 4 Challenges - Snow

Totally Gorjuss - Sparkle

Thank you for stopping by, I am hoping to be able to make at least one thing a week for a while until I get my hands sorted. I am still awaiting my consultants getting together but I had a head to toe check up yesterday (very intrusive of my personal being lol) and nothing new was found so got to be thankful for that.

Until next time, keep warm.

A Birthday Card

2011-11-19T15:50:00.000Z

Good afternoon all. It is a lovely bright day here, great for those of you that are out Christmas shopping which I haven't even thought about starting yet!!

I didn't think I had anything to post but I just remembered I have a few cards that have never been posted and this one was made for my dear friend Karen whose birthday was back in August. Karen is mad on bears and has a cat just like this one.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Designer Papers - Nitwit Collection

Image - Teddy Bo

Medium - Promarkers

Sentiment - Crafter's Companion Popcorn Bear

Lace, Charm & Dew Drops - Craftmania

Ribbon - Gift

Border Die - Nelly Snellen.

I am so sorry I have not been around blogland for a while, I am having some health issue's which are making crafting impossible. My hands have swollen so they are not much use for anything really, then there is the constant headaches, those only happen when I can stay awake long enough to be able to do something!! All in all not much use to anyone or anything at the moment.

I am hoping to see another new consultant next week who will be working with my other consultants to try and work out some treatment for me. Here is hoping they can sort something and soon.

Anyhow I just wanted you to know I am visiting when I can but not leaving comments as it takes so long and is a bit painful too so you will have to put up with me just haunting you all for now.

Autumn/Fall Card Sending Smiles

2011-10-02T20:44:00.002+01:00

Good afternoon everyone. Sorry I have not posted this week but I have been having problems with my back & legs.

Yesterday was the start of the new Crafty Calendar Challenge but as yet I have not been able to make anything for it however hopefully within the next couple of days I will have a project up for you. The challenge is 'Spooky' and you really don't want to miss out as we are celebrating our 2nd birthday with lots and lots of sponsors.

Now I thought I would give you something to look at whilst I get back to normal (if that is possible lol). I have never made a real Autumn/Fall card before but whilst talking to my friend who has been living in Australia for almost three years now she said the thing she misses the most about our weather is the tree's changing colour and walking through all the crunchy leaves.

So I designed this mainly in Design Studio last week but added the pumpkins from Cuttin' Up With Class which was cut in SCAL 2. As I couldn't cut this, my hubby did it for me, then I managed to ink all the pieces yesterday whilst sitting up in bed (not a good idea), then I put it together this morning with a little help from hubby holding and passing me things.

Supplies:-

Card stock - Cor'dinations & Bazzill

Gems used as screws - Kanban

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Diamond Plate'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments

Charm - Unknown

Ribbon - Candy Prize

Twine - My Crafty Spot

Face Stamp - Peachy Keen 'Funshine Faces'

Cricut - Expression

Cartridges -

Heritage - Tree 5.25",

Pooh & Friends - Leaves 1.5"

Everyday Paper Dolls - Wheelbarrow 1.75", Fork 1", Rake 0.75", Grass 1.5", Leaves 1".

SCAL 2 Pumpkins - 2"

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Fantabulous - Leaves Are Falling

Peachy Keen Lets Face It Friday - Leaves

Bitten By The Bug 2 - Walk In My Garden 'Wheelbarrow'

Top Tip Tuesday - 2 Or More Ribbon, Lace, Twine

Celebrate The Occasion - Ribbon

Ladybug Crafts - Fall

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Crafting For All Seasons - Fall Colours

Whimsical Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments New Baby & Crafty Cutter Die Release

2011-09-27T10:08:00.002+01:00

Good morning and thanks for stopping by.

Finally today is the day that Crafty Sentiments release the NEW baby images which are really cute and come with some great sentiments as well as their new Crafty Cutter Die Cutting Shape's.

This week we all used different images from the release and for my card I used 'Lucy With Her Rattle' and the 'It's A Girl' sentiment that comes with it. I also used the first to be released 'Vintage Label' die and then the stamped fancy edge is from a set I think that set is called 'Thank You' but I will correct it once I have checked.

Ok our challenge this week is to use 'Banner's' on your creations, now banner's are really popular at the moment and there are a few dies around to use, you can cut one on the Cricut like I did on or each just cut triangle's out by hand. We really don't mind we would just love to see your creations.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Card Stock - Coredinations

Designer Paper - Craft Creations

Image & Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments 'Lucy With Rattle'

Die Cut Shaped Stamp - Crafty Sentiments 'Thank You'

Medium - Promarkers

Banner - Cricut 'Elegant Edges'

Baby Wording - Plantin Schoolbook

Brush & Lotion Bottle - Everyday Paper Dolls

Twine - My Craft Spot

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Willow Sketchie Designs - Sketch

My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys & Girls

Hanna's & Friends - Anything Goes

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Favourite Colours

Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes

Creatalicious - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Celebrate

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

Lexi's Creations - Card For A Child

I am sorry it is late I forgot to schedule it. I had a really bad day yesterday and I am struggling to sit up at the moment so will have to edit in small stages!!

Bitten By The Bug 2 Plus Karaoke Boy

2011-09-25T20:52:00.001+01:00

Good evening all, thank you for popping by today.

Here I have my last couple of projects I have made with my Cricut.

Over at Bitten By The Bug 2 they have two challenges going on and I have combined the two together, I hope that is ok if not please delete my entries.

The first challenge was to use the cut 'Time 4 Fun' from the Cuttin Up cartridge but I don't have that one so made my own cut using Plantin Schoolbook. The second challenge is to create a project using the word 'Classroom'. Now both of these hard me stuck for a while but then as always I reverted back to my teaching days and made a reward chart.

This works best with young children probably reception year or maybe year 1, this is equivalent to Kindergarten I believe in the U.S. As you can see on the second picture I cut out 30 stars for the number of pupils in the class and the object is that once all the stars have made it onto the chart the children get a free session to do whatever activity they wish for the afternoon.

Classroom, rewards and time 4 fun were cut from Plantin Schoolbook and the books, scissors and glue are from Locker Talk. I actually cut the scissors, glue and books for another project but the person they were for changed her mind so they fitted nicely into this project.

This is how I love to see the chart, the children can write their initials on the stars if they want to. I have also changed shapes each time it has been filled in the past.

Supplies:-

Scrapbook Paper - Sugar Tree 'Steve's Pages SF13'

Card Stock - Bazzill

Cricut - Expression

Border Die - Xcut 'Scallops'

White Pen - Sakura

Other challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Simon Says Stamp - Dies To Die For

Craft Us Crazy - School or End Of Summer

My second project is a simple card for a boy and this is where I struggle with the Cricut because I always think my cards have too much white space lol. I used lots of different embossing folders on this card for texture and interest and all the cuts are from Paper Dolls For Everyday. Maybe one day I will be happy with this type of card. At least they come in handy for my god children's friends!

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Card Stock - Bazzill

Cricut - Expression

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots', 'Tiny Bubbles', 'Houndstooth' & 'Diamond Plate'

Sentiments - Unknown (I won this stamp set ages ago but I can't remember who from if anyone recognises them please let me know so I can give credit)

Twine - My Craft Spot

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-
The Crazy Challenge - Men Only
Stamps R Us - Birthday Card
Top Tip Tuesday - For A Child
Celebrate The Occasion - Birthday With Balloons
My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys & Girls

Just before I go I want to remind you all of the upcoming new release from Crafty Sentiments . On Tuesday we will be launching the brand new Crafty Cutter Die as well as the new monthly baby release so you won't want to miss it.

I will be back Tuesday with my project for the new release.

My Craft Spot Cricut Challenge & A Few Others

2011-09-24T21:49:00.000+01:00

Good evening, when I saw the challenge at My Craft Spot of 'Fall Leaves' I knew immediately what I wanted to use. I have admired this frame from Pooh & Friends for ages but never really had reason to cut it and although I have no reason for it yet the challenge was enough to get me started lol. I have not added a sentiment as yet because I don't know who or what I shall use this for yet.

This is a larger than average 7" square card with the frame cut at 6" and tigger cut at 2.75". I was very brave and even inked all the leaves before sticking them down, although I admire this technique on other people's blog's it always frightens me to do it. I do actually love how it turned out though.

Supplies:-

Card stock - Bazzill

Cricut - Expression

Cartridge - Pooh & Friends

Ink - Momento 'Rich Cocoa'

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

**I was a little unsure on a couple of challenges as I have not used a stamped image if incorrect please accept my apologies and delete, thanks.**

My Craft Spot - Fall Leaves

Whimsical Wednesday - Fall Colours

Cooking With The Cricut - Colours of Autumn

Tuesday Throwdown - Fall

Paper Pretties - Use Fall As Inspiration

Scrapalicious USA - Fall Theme

Crafting For All Seasons - Fall Colours

Delightful Challenges - Happy Fall Y'All

Penny's Paper Crafty - Fall

4 Crafty Chicks - Fall or Autumn

Crafts 4 Eternity - Autumn Days

Crafty Catz - Autumn

Just before I go I want to remind you that Tuesday will be the new baby release & the new Crafty Cutter Die release at Crafty Sentiments.

Cricut Halloween

2011-09-23T12:10:00.002+01:00

Good morning, the weather is beautiful here today but the question is will it last into the weekend? Probably not is the usual not. Why does that happen we have lovely weather Monday to Friday but come the weekend when most people can get out we have dreadful weather.

Today I bring you the first of three Cricut only projects I have made although I did use stamps for the 'Boo' and the ghost face.

The challenge over at Bitten By The Bug 2 is to use Tags, Bags, Boxes & More to create a 3d project, I do not have this cart so made my own box instead.

I made this coffin treat box and added the little ghost element for a bit of fun and then stamped 'Boo' on the inside, the stamps I used for this I have had since I began crafting and they were still sealed, that is shameful isn't it! I also stamped the ghost's face using my Peachy Keen stamps. The orange trim is something else I have had forever, I picked it up in a charity shop thinking it would come in handy for Halloween but I think this is the first time I have used it.

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Bazzill

Stamps - See D's 'Dot to Dot 50504' & Peachy Keen 'Funshine Faces PK-944'

Embossing Ink - Tim Holtz

Embossing Powder - Unknown

Cricut - Expression

Orange Ribbon - Charity Shop

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Bitten By The Bug 2 - TBBM 3d Item

Getting Cricky With K Andrew - Halloween

Creative Stamp Friends - Anything But A Card

Use It Tuesdays - Unused Stamps

Cardz TV - Things That Go Bump In The Night

Sketchy Colours - Orange, White & Black

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge

2011-09-22T20:27:00.000+01:00

Good evening and thank you for popping by today.

As I have a few spare days I have decided my Cricut is going to become my friend and not my enemy when it comes to creating cards and projects. I have had my Cricut for nearly two years now and mainly use it to create mats and layers for my stamped image cards unless I am asked for that certain something from a customer or family member. I have seen a lot of lovely projects around blogland which is what has spurred me on and with that said here is my Cricut only card.

Some of you may remember the door plaque I made for my god son's bedroom HERE, well it turns out it is admired by some of his friends and in fact I have made three others for friends of his since.

With that in mind I went with this card for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge which this week is 'It's A Pirates Life'. I am sure it will get used in due course.

This is a 6" square card, the 'A Pirates Life For Me' sign was a freebie I got from Create With TLC and I think it is just perfect for my card. The skull and cross bones I made myself using SCAL 2 from a clipart image. I used glossy accents on the eye patch, eyes, nose and mouth and then enamel accents for the teeth. Plus I was really brave and edged the pirate sign and sentiment with a black ink pad.

Supplies:-

Card stock - Bazzill

Sign - Create With TLC

Seniment - Computer Generated

Skull & Cross Bones - SCAL 2

Glossy & Enamel Accents - Ranger

Happy Birthday With A Sprinkle Of Sugar

2011-09-21T18:42:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon, I made this card a few days ago and keep forgetting to post it so here it finally is. I have been having a play with some scraps and this cute Sugar Nellie image. I used my Cricut to die cut the scalloped circle.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Echo Park 'A Walk In The Park'

Image - Sugar Nellie 'Honey Pip'

Sentiments - Crafter's Companion Popcorn Bear 'Birthday Hugs'

Medium - Promarkers

Button - Echo Park

Twine - Echo Park

Mats & Layers - Cricut 'Elegant Edges' Cartridge

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

The Sugar Bowl - Sketch & Use Scraps

Stamp With Fun - Anything Goes

Stamps R Us - Birthday

By The Cute & Girly - Bright & Beautiful

Ooh La La - Punches & Dies

Anything Goes - Anything Goes

Bearly Mine - Button It Up

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Dies To Die For

My Mum's Craft Shop - Boys & Girl's

Ruby's Rainbow - For The Girls

Delicious Doodles - Cute As A Button

One Stop Crafts - Girlie

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Birthday Card

Crafty Sentiments 'Happy Birthday' Challenge

2011-09-20T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning and welcome to this week's challenge over at Crafty Sentiments Designs which is a nice easy one of 'Happy Birthday'.

I have made another of my just in case cards and this one is for a little girl. I think this image is so cute and love to use it with these fun bright colours, perfect for children although I am nearly at the end of this pad and I don't think it is sold any more boohoo.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - K & Co 'Sparkly Sweet'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Primrose - Blowing Bubbles'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments 'Patches & Stitch'

Medium - Promarkers

Flowers - Prima

Pearl Brad - Dovecraft

Border Die - Nellie Snellen 'MFD 023'

Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Willow Sketchie Designs - Sketch
Simon Says Stamp - Film or Song Inspired 'I'm forever blowing bubbles'
My Mum's Craft Shop - Happy Birthday
Delightful - Girly Girl
Crafty Emma's - 4 Different Embellies 'Flower, Pearl Brad, Ribbon & Glossy Accents'
Totally Stampalicious - For A Child
Lexi's Creations - For A Child
Top Tip Tuesday - For A Child
Crafting For All Seasons - Birthdays
Whimsical Wednesday - Just Because

That's all from me today, my back is playing up so cannot sit still for too long. Please pop over to the challenge blog and see all the other fabulous creations from the design team.

Beary Hugs For You

2011-09-14T17:38:00.003+01:00

Good afternoon. I just wanted to show you a card I made today to add to my just in case pile, you see I have these children that appear in my craft room on the lookout for a card for their friend's whose birthday is that day and they have forgotten!!

I made another of the ribbon flowers I made before and have to say I really like them.

I don't normally show you the inside but as I saw a couple of challenges wanting it here it is.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Prima 'Annalee'

Image - Belles 'n' Whistles 'Beary Hugs'

Sentiments - Crafter's Companion Popcorn Bear 'Birthday Hugs'

Medium - Promarkers

Pearls - Kanban

Ribbon - Panda Ribbons

Button - Stash

Twine - My Craft Spot 'Pink Sorbet'

Mats & Layers - Cricut 'Elegant Edges' Cartridge

Moving Along With The Times - Sktech

Elphine House - Beary Cuddles

The Crazy Challenge - Birthday's

Lothian Crafts - Handmade Flowers

Cupcake Cards & Crafts - Pink & Green

Passion For Promarkers - Beary Special

Truly Scrumptious - Decorate The Inside

Crafty Purple Frog - Birthdays

Craft Your Day's Away - Handmade Flowers

Paper Sundae's - Decorate The inside

Crafty Sentiments New Manga Digital Release & 'Spots & Stripes' Challenge

2011-09-13T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning and welcome to this week's Crafty Sentiments Challenge which is 'Spots & Stripes' but this week is a little different as we are also showcasing our NEW Manga Digital Range which goes on sale today HERE.

As you may remember I had to unfortunately miss out on last week's challenge due to being away so this week I have two cards for you! My first card features Jack - 'Let's Go Out'. I think this image is perfect for teenage boys, Jack looks very trendy and stylish with his smart clothes and mobile phone attached to his ear, isn't that the way all teenagers look these days!

Jack Supplies:-

Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop

Designer Papers - Summer Driggs 'Falling For Fall'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Jack Let's Go Out'

Medium - Promarkers

Border Punch - Nellie Snellen 'MFD 023'

Twine - My Craft Spot

Pearls - Kanban

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Carly's Sketches - Sketch

C.R.A.F.T - Children

Card Makin' Mama's - Use A Digi

Totally Gorgeous - It's A Boy Thing

St Luke's Charity - 1 Patterned Paper, 2 Pearls, 3 Punches & 4 String

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin' - For A Teenager

Creative Stamp Friends - For A Man/Boy

For my second card I used Sally - 'Going Out' and again this image is another that could be used for the older child. I really love these new Nitwit papers and I chose to cut the doily from the heart piece to match the hearts on Sally's top and hair clip.

Sally Supplies:-

Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop

Designer Papers - Nitwit Collections 'Pink Swear Kit'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Sally Going Out'

Medium - Promarkers

Doliy & Flower Die - Marianne Creatables 'LR0130'

Swirls - Spellbinders 'Floral Accent'

Heart Gems - Unknown

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Willow Designs - Sketch

Card Mad Fairy - Use Flowers

Allsorts - Flowers & Swirls

I Did It - Anything Goes

Just before I go I wanted to let you know that Crafty Sentiments are going to be having their own Die Range, here is a sneaky peak of the first one that is available on pre-order now over at the Crafty Sentiments Store.

That's all from me for now but please don't forget to pop by the challenge blog and see all the other images and creations made by my fellow team mates.

Harvest Festival Baskets

2011-09-07T21:08:00.003+01:00

Good evening all, I am so sorry my post didn't publish yesterday for the Crafty Sentiments Challenge and I didn't even realise until just now when I came to do this post!!

As of yesterday all Crafty Sentiments Challenges will be start on Tuesday's and this week saw the release of a new Halloween image which I was not able to use as I was away. However just for you I have a picture of the image that is on sale NOW as a digital download.

Her name is Annabel isn;t she the cutest witch ever!! So dig out those Halloween images and join in the challenge.

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On Monday my godchildren called in to see me after school to show me their new uniforms and for the little one to tell me all about his first day at school which was so nice of them but there was a con!!

My god daughter Thavisha asked 'Auntie Kim can you make me a basket to carry my acorns in for my church service play for Harvest Festival?' Of course I said yes and I was informed it needed tree's and had to be brown and orange or Autumn colours.

So I designed this basket in the new Cricut Craftroom using Heritage and Plantin Schoolbook Cartridges and quite enjoyed making it. It was designed to fit a whole 12" x 12" sheet. The orange liner was made separately using Plantin Schoolbook and then just slotted into the basket. I used three different seam binding ribbons plated together to make the handle and I have just added some tissue paper inside for the photo.

I have just noticed in the photo that the two tree's have come unlinked, they were linked by extended an arm of the branch to stick behind the branch of the next tree. I can take another photo if needed.

Off trotted Thavisha to school this morning pleased as punch with her basket and when they called after school I immediately thought she had broken it and needed a repair but oh no that would of been so easy. 'Auntie Kim can I have 47 more of these baskets, my teacher has given me the card and some glue for you' well I nearly fell off my chair laughing, it is a good job I know her teacher, she used to be a colleague of mine in my teaching days and knew I couldn't say no if Thavisha asked!!

So if I don't reappear for the next week or so you know why lol.

Supplies:-

Cardstock - Bazzill

Cricut - Heritage & Plantin Schoolbook

Seam Binding Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons

Tissue Paper - Poundland

Challenges I would like to enter:-

Bitten By The Bug 2 - Use Heritage Curly Tree

Cricut Craftroom Challenge - Make A Basket

Totally Papercrafts - Not A Card

Wags 'n' Whiskers - Anything But A Card

Secret Crafter Saturday - Autumn Colours

Everybody Art - Autumn

Scrapalicious USA - Fall Theme

Crafty Calendar Challenges September Challenge

2011-09-03T09:00:00.001+01:00

Good morning all I am really hoping blogger is playing nicely today as I am currently away from home and had to schedule this post.

This month our challenge at Crafty Calendar Challenges is:-

'Let Sleeping Bear Lie', now you don't have to use a sleeping bear any bear will be fine. I have used Charlie Bear - Just Relax to make a new baby card.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Double Mates

Designer Papers - Cuddly Buddly

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Charlie Bear Just Relax'

Sentiment - Computer Generated

Medium - Promarkers

Bubbles - Glossy Accents

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Craft Your Passion - Sketch

The Crazy Challenge - New .....

Creative Card Crew - Anything goes

Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

Truly Scrumptious - Rocked up Pink

Thanks for stopping by and please don't forget to stop by the Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog to see all the other design team member's wonderful creations.

Raise The Bar Guest Design Team Challenge

2011-09-02T08:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning all I am hoping blogger is playing nicely as I am away from home and had to leave him in charge!!

Last week I won the challenge over at Raise The Bar and was lucky enough to be asked if I would like to be this week's guest's designer and of course I jumps at the chance so I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the ladies over there for the invite.

This week their chance is 'Paper Piecing' and as they are being sponsored by Whimsie Doodles I was offered an image to use. I chose this little cutie called 'Diving Leah', I have paper pieced her rubber ring and her little flip flops.

Supplies:-

Card Base & All Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - DCWV 'Adhesive Stack'

Image - Whimsie Doodles 'Diving Leah'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments 'Patches & Stitch'

Medium - Promarkers

Border Die - Nellie's Multi Frame 'MFD028'

Ric Rac - Unknown

Glasses Shine - Glossy Accents

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Fussy & Fancy - Sketch

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Some Odd Girl - Paper Piecing

Secret Crafter - In The Sea

That's all from me today, please be sure to pop over to the Raise The Bar Challenge Blog and see the other design team creations.

A Birthday Card

2011-08-30T22:01:00.001+01:00

Today is my daughter's 22nd birthday so Happy Birthday Vicki, wow well did all those years go!!

Here is the card I made for her, she loves pink and all things girlie so thought this image was perfect for her.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Nitwit Collections 'Pink Swear Kit'

Image - Teddy Bo 'Bea 'When You Wish Upon A Star'

Medium - Promarkers

Sentiment - Computer Generated

Shine - Ranger 'Glossy Accents'

Border Die - Nellie Multi Frame

Lace - Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons

Gems - Papermania 'Shimmer Dots'

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Simon Says Stamp - Sketch

Hooked On Crafts - Things With Wings

Stamps R Us - Anything goes

Passion For Promarkers - Anything Goes

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Card Makin' Mamas - Pink

Fussy & Fancy - Celebration

Totally Gorgeous - Anything Goes

Simply Sunday With K Andrew - Winged Things

Thanks for stopping by.

Crafty Sentiments Summer Of Fun Blog Hop & Ribbons & Bows Challenge.

2011-08-25T09:30:00.000+01:00

Good morning all, have you been enjoying this week's previews of the Crafty Sentiments Summer Of Fun New Release? well the wait is over the stamps go on sale today but before that we have a blog hop for you.

You can be in with a chance of winning the 1 of the 4 New Main Summer of Fun Character stamps from us. They are amazing. Four of you will receive 1 each of the stamps. So you have a great chance of winning.

If you arrived here from Jac's blog you are on the right track however if you just stumbled across my blog or you regularly pop in and want to start at the beginning of the blog hop please go HERE.

The Rules are simple.

1 Post the Summer of Fun Banner on your sidebar with a Link to the Crafty Sentiments Store.

2. Comment on the Design Teams Cards Previewing the images for Thursday 25 August.

You have until Monday 29th 7pm GMT to complete the hop

I decided as soon as I saw the image of Billy 'Lets Swim' that I was going to make a fish bowl, I had seen something similar on Tereesa's Up Late 2 Create blog some time ago and had been wanting to make one ever since and this seemed the perfect time. I also used some of the fish from the accessory set.

Today is also the start of this week's challenge which is 'Ribbons & Bows', now this wasn't easy to incorporate in my fish bowl and I made it even harder on myself by forgetting to add them until over half of the bowl had been put together. They are not the best and you probably can't see them that well but what I did was twist some seam binding and add it to make some of the reeds. If you click on the photo's to make them bigger you can see the ribbon more easily. I had to use brads at the top to hold it together temporarily as the large gromlets I ordered didn't arrive in time.

The fish bowl itself was cut out of acetate on my Cricut using the Everyday Paper Dolls Cartridge at 8.5" x 10" to give you an idea of the size. I then added various sea life from Pack Your Bags Cartridge. I embossed most of the cuts using various folders and added some faces to my cuts with the Peachy Keen Funshine Faces set. All of the cuts and images are attached with very fine fishing line, they then dangle and swing freely in the bowl. I used my Cri-Kit glitter pens in my Cricut to draw all the pieces before adding them as die cuts as they then look like shadows but unfortunately the camera hasn't picked this up. The bubbles all had glossy accents added to them.

My 4 year old god son came in just as I had finished this and asked what the little boy's name was, I told him Billy and he promptly informed me that Billy will be dead soon because he hasn't got a snorkel or regulator!! I guess that is what happens when your dad and uncle are Scuba Diving Instructor's lol. Way too old for his little years!!

This looks so much better in real life as it all moves.

I added this photo of a side angle to show how it goes together but it is not very clear, the jelly fish/octopus was very pleased to have another photo taken lol.

Supplies:-

Acetate - Local Craft Store

Cardstock - Bazzill & American Crafts

Image - Crafty Sentiments Billy 'Lets Swim' & Accessory Stamps

Medium - Promarkers

Peachy Keen PK-944 Funshine Face Parts

Brads - Papermania

Seam Binding Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons

Glossy Accents - Ranger

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'D'vine Swirls, Houndstooth, Swiss Dots, Tiny Bubbles)

Cricut - Everyday Paper Dolls & Pack Your Bags

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

As this is not a card I was not sure on a couple of challenges, if it is not allowed I apologise and please just delete my entry. Thanks

Bitten By The Bug 2 - Use A Stamp With Cricut Cuts

By The Cute & Girly - The Sea

Ooh La La - No Backing Paper

Tuesday Throwdown - Dimension & Texture

Papertake Weekly - Dies To Die For

Passion For Promarkers - No Patterned Papers

The Paper Shelter - Die Cuts & Punches

Scapalicious USA - Anything But A Card

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Peachy Keen Face It - Use Animals

One Stop Crafts - Bold & Bright

Ok that is all from me and thanks for staying with me through this rather long post. You are now off to visit the wonderful Rebekah to see what she created for you but just in case you get lost, have problems with links or just want to start at the beginning here is the complete list of who is playing along.

Crafty Sentiments Summer Of Fun Preview Day 3

2011-08-24T10:00:00.001+01:00

EDIED:- I am really sorry about all the green lines behind the words, I can't find where they came from or how to get rid of them YET.

Good morning everyone and welcome to the third day of Crafty Sentiments Summer Of Fun Previews. We will be having previews from Monday through to Thursday with Thursday ending the previews with a blog hop, where you will have the chance to win 1 of the 4 new main image stamps from this release, there will be 4 winners in total picked at random from the comments left and of course after checking that you placed the banner on your blog. Banner available on the top right of my blog and it must be linked to the web shop http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/. The new stamps will be on sale from August 25th.

For today's card I have used 2 stamps again, 'A Good Book' paired with 'Summer Bench' accessory stamp. Of course it is another cute and girlie card but I promise tomorrow's won't be either a card or for a girl!!

I dug deep into my stash of scraps for these papers, they are from the very first two pads Forever Friends produced lol I think they one was a birthday pad and the other babies, how long ago was that. The reason my grapes look so dark is because I added glossy accents and the camera seem's to have only caught that. Do you like my sky? I did it with Powder Blue Promarker, a make up sponge and a flower punch! I really like the effect, I did it on yesterday's card too but it wasn't quite as I liked.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Bazzill

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Forever Friends (sorry name unknown it is long gone in the bin)

Images - Crafty Sentiments 'A Good Book' & 'Summer Bench'

Medium - Promarkers

Shine - Glossy Accents

Border Die - Nellie Multi Frame MFD023

Twine & Button - Pollycraft Monday Win

Gems - Anita's Gem Wheel

Challenges I would like to enter:-

Sketch n Stash - Sketch

KB Cute - Use Twine

Papertake Weekly - Dies To Die for

My Time To Craft - Here Comes The Girls

Bearly Mine - Bring On The Bling

Craft-Room - Masking

Crafty Ann's - Scallops &/Or Fancy Border

Paper Sundaes - Use 2 Of Green, Twine, Buttons or Banner

Please pop over to the Challenge Blog to see who else has made a card for today's preview and of course I will be back tomorrow with a blog hop creation.

Crafty Sentiments Summer Of Fun Preview Day 2

2011-08-23T09:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning everyone and welcome to the second day of Crafty Sentiments Summer Of Fun Previews. We will be having previews from Monday through to Thursday with Thursday ending the previews with a blog hop, where you will have the chance to win 1 of the 4 new main image stamps from this release, there will be 4 winners in total picked at random from the comments left and of course after checking that you placed the banner on your blog. Banner available on the top right of my blog and it must be linked to the web shop http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/. The new stamps will be on sale from August 25th.

Today I am previewing 2 images (1 main image and 1 accessory image) of the new releases Primrose 'Blowing Bubbles' with 'Kitty On Fence'. I have kept with my cutie cards for little girls theme (see yesterdays post for explanation) but I have to say I think these images really do have that about them anyway. I think these two are my favourite's of the release, umm did I say that yesterday as well lol. I dug out these really old K&Co papers from the 'Simply Sweet' range as I thought they were nice and girly and then I found this really, really old ric rac ribbon which I had brought for my daughter to use on her scrapbooking when she was about 13 lol (she is 22 next week). I used my Cricut with the Elegant Edges cartridge to die cut the shape at the top of the card, I can't tell you what size it was as I kind of stretched and shaped to fit really. I added glossy accents to the bubbles but I don't think it shows up very well in the photo.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Bazzill

Designer Papers - K&Co 'Simply Sweet'

Image - Primrose 'Blowing Bubbles & 'Kitty On Fence'

Medium - Promarkers

Glossy Accents - Ranger

Gems - Anita's

Ric Rac Ribbon - Unknown

Cricut - Elegant Edges Cart

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Peachy Keen Stamps - Sketch

Stamp With Fun - Summer

Lothian Crafts - Anything Goes

Stamps R Us - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop - Summertime

Little Miss Muffet - Multiple Images

The Stamp Man - Anything Goes With Summer Colours

Totally Gorgeous - Cute & Cuddly

Secret Crafter Saturday - Create A Scene

Crazy 4 Challenges - Bingo (Square Card, Die Cut Shape & 2 or more Designer Papers)

Please pop over to the Challenge Blog to see who else has made a card for today's preview and of course I will be back tomorrow with another cutie for you.

Crafty Sentiments Summer Of Fun Preview Day 1

2011-08-22T09:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning everyone and welcome to the first day of Crafty Sentiments Summer Of Fun Previews. We will be having previews today through to Thursday with Thursday ending the previews with a blog hop, where you will have the chance to win 1 of the 4 new main image stamps from this release, there will be 4 winners in total picked at random from the comments left and of course after checking that you placed the banner on your blog. Banner available on the top right of my blog and it must be linked to the web shop http://craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk/. The new stamps will be on sale from August 25th.

Today I am previewing Primrose 'Riding The Waves', isn't she a little cutie sat there in her rubber ring enjoying a cool drink which she has no intention of sharing with that gull lol. I am not sure it shows in the photo but I added glossy accents to the drink to give some definition. I also added the little bikini charm which I have had forever and often wondered when I would be able to use it, today just seemed to fit. I made the little ruffled flower from a piece of seam binding ribbon to match the flower on her hat as I didn't have a small flower that colour.

My friend turned up just as I was beginning to sort the images and claimed them all before I had even started lol, she immediately said they were perfect for my god daughter's friends who will be 6 next birthday. I told her I thought she was right and she said good can I have two of each!! Cheeky or what lol.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Bazzill

Cardstock - All Bazzill

Designer Paper - DCWV 'Adhesive Stack'

Image - Primrose 'Ride The Waves'

Medium - Promarkers

Border Die - XCut

Charm - Unknown had forever

Flower Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons

Buttons - Stash

Thread - DMC

Gems - Anita's Gem Wheel

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Party Time Tuesdays - Sketch

Creative Card Crew - Handmade Flowers

Papertake Weekly - Bingo (Buttons, Ribbon & Free)

My Time To Craft - G is for Girl, Gull, Glass & Gems)

Simon Says Stamp - Food & Drink

My Mums Craft Shop - Summer Time

The Paper Variety - Add Thread

4 Crafty Chicks - Where's The Metal

Raise The Bar - Beat The Heat

The Poodle Parlour - Anything Goes

Wags 'N' Whiskers - Outdoor Fun

Fussy & Fancy - Use A Lot

One Stitch At A Time - Bling It Out

Picture Perfect Creations - Summertime

Please pop over to the Challenge Blog to see who else has made a card for today's preview and of course I will be back tomorrow with another cutie for you.

Above Rubies Fun & Prizes

2011-08-19T11:34:00.001+01:00

Good morning all, no card from me today but I just popped in to share this as I don't want you to miss out.
Lots of fun & prizes so if you have a Cricut of any kind hop on over and have a look.

Crafty Sentiments No Sentiment Challenge

2011-08-18T09:00:00.001+01:00

Good morning people thank you for stopping by.

This is going to be a quick post as it is late and I just realised I hadn't written it!!

Today's challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs is 'No Sentiment' so nice and easy.

I made a card that I think could be used for lots of occasions and I didn't make a square card either shock horror, I can't remember when I last made anything other than square lol, this card is just 4" x 5".

I used a great sketch for my card today which was created by a young girl named Carly. Carly has her own challenge blog aptly named 'Sketches by Carly', please pop over and show her some support she really is a talented young lady.

Also the image I used for my card is on sale over at the Crafty Sentiments Store so don't miss out on a bargain.

Supplies:-

Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop

Designer Papers - Echo Park 'Walk In my Garden'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Tuti Fruti Bunny'

Medium - Promarkers

Doily - Local Cookery Shop

Gems - Papermania 'Mosiac Gems'

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Sketches By Carly - Sketch

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

The Poodle Parlour - Round The Garden

Totally Stampalicious - 1 Circles, 1 Square, 1 Triangle

Don't forget to snag the banner at the top right of my blog and post it on your's and then hop along with us next week for a chance to win one of four stamps from next week's new release.

All the design team are working hard this week to bring you previews from the 22nd August - 25th August featuring our new Summer of Fun release.

Oh one more thing there is a freebie image on the Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog so no excuses why you can't join in this week!!

No Card But Some Good News.........

2011-08-15T17:20:00.000+01:00

Firstly, I wanted to tell you that Crafty Sentiments Designs are having a sale. You can get 10% off selected items from now until the end of August.

Secondly, you may of seen the banner on the top right hand side of my blog telling you of our new release. If not here it is below.

Well you could use this as a chance to win, here is what you need to do:-

1. Post that banner on your blog sidebar with a link to the challenge blog as you see here http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

2. Leave a comment each day on the blog's previewing.

That's all you have to do to be in with a chance to win 1 of 4 stamps that are going to be given away. That will be 1 stamp given away per day from the comments left.

Good luck everyone, you can see from the banner just how cute this release is going to be.

A Sort Of Card For Some Challenges

2011-08-13T17:19:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon I really wish this weather would make up it's mind. I hope where ever you are it is better than here, we have rain one minute then sun and then rain again grrrr.

I just popped on to share this, well I am not sure what to call it, it is like a card but not actually attached to a card base so is it called a topper? I don't know. It was made by request after I used this image (Elisabeth Bell's Digi 'Little Best Friends') previously, the lady said it would be perfect for something she was putting together for someone. All I know is it is going to be attached to something else along with some other details so I guessing a bit like a collage.

Supplies:-

Designer Papers - DCWV 'Citrus Stack'

Image - Elisabeth Bell 'Little Best Friends'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments

Medium - Promarkers

Face - Peachy Keen 'Everyday Character Assortment'

Lace - Local Hardware Store

Cricut - Expression, Elegant Edges & Pack Your Bags.

Cricut Cuts

Elegant Edges - Large Stamped Circle 4.5"

Elegant Edges - Mats 3.5" & 3.75"

Pack Your Bags - Sun & Shells 2"

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Willow Designs - Sketch

Elphine House - Fun In The Sun

Craft Your Passion - Under The Sea or Favourite Season (Summer)

My Craft Spot - It's Hot out There

KB Cute - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime - Water Themed

By The Cute & Girlie - The Sea

Die Cut Dreams - Holiday Fun

Everybody Art - Summer

Deep Ocean - Sea

Clear It Out Tuesday's - Summer Is Here

Paper Pretties - Die Cuts

Really Reasonable Ribbons - Sizzling Summer

The Emerald Faeries - Lace

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Digi Day

Card Mad Fairy's - Summer Holidays

Card And Scrap - Summer

The Stamp Man - Anything goes With Summer Colours

One Stop Crafts - At The Beach

St Luke's Charity - Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

I Did It - Children

Wow there are a lot of the same challenges this week.

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Crafty Sentiments Punches & Dies Challenge

2011-08-11T09:00:00.001+01:00

Good morning people, thank you for stopping by.

It's Thursday and so that means it's time for another challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs and this week we are challenging you to use 'Punches & Dies'. Nice and easy so grab your punches, dies or even as I did my Cricut, any kind of die cuts or punches allowed.

I have used pretty little Primrose dressing the snowman which was one of last week's new release images. Now I have added those gems which on the packet say 'snowflakes' but to me they look awfully like stars, what do you think?

Supplies:-

Cardstock - Bazzill Smooth

Designer Papers - Dovercraft 'Tis The Season'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Primrose & The Snowman'

Medium - Promarkers

Die - Cricut Elegant Edges cut at 4.5"

Punch - Unknown

? Snowflakes - Just Pots

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Christmas Challenges With Sketches - Sketch

Ooh La La - Oh Christmas

Ruby's Rainbow - Gems

Fussy & Fancy - Christmas In August

Fab 'N' Funky - It's Christmas

That's all from me today but please pop over to the Challenge Blog and see what the other ladies have been up. We have two guest designers with us again this week who wonderful creations last week so can't wait to see what they made this week.

Belles n Whistles All Customer Blog Hop

2011-08-07T22:00:00.002+01:00

Welcome to the first ever Belles ‘n Whistles “All Customer Blog Hop”.

We are so excited to be a part of this special release. Along this hop you will find those new releases. And we, as customers of Belles ‘n Whistles, get to play along using any of our favourite BnW Stamps…

Today we are celebrating the rebirth of the darling SweetArt girls designed by none other than Artist Elisabeth Bell. Belles ‘n Whistles now has a total of 17 SweetArt girls in their store. They were just too beautiful to be left sitting in the archives. Elisabeth Bells talent deserves better than storage, don’t you think?

If you have just popped in, it would be great if you started in the beginning, and hopped along with us. You will find the master list of participants over on the Belles ‘n Whistles Inspirational Blog. To keep things easy, please follow that list and leave a comment on each blog. Do you know why? Because YOU could win a stamp from Belles ‘n Whistles, just for leaving some love along the way. There will be FIVE winners chosen randomly from comments that have been left along the way. No one knows who’s blog the winners will come from.

So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, tea, or Lemonade and enjoy all the fun and exciting things we, the Belles ‘n Whistles Customers, have to share with you today.

For my card I have used the sweet, sweet image very appropriately named 'Sweet Dreams' which I was lucky enough to win in one of the Belles n Whistles challenges just a few weeks ago. Isn't little Eden the sweetest baby ever? I have followed a sketch but also added a little surprise tag at the top of my card. I thoroughly enjoyed making this card and even remembered to photograph the inside for you too, although I left if quite plain.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Designer Papers - Craft Creations 'Baby Girl Words' & DCWV 'Nursery Stack from 2008' I think

Cardstock - Bazzill

Image - Belles n Whistles 'Sweet Dreams'

Tag Wording - Clear Choice 'Baby Arrival'

Sentiment - Papermania

Medium - Promarkers

Dies - Nestabilities 'Classic & Scallop Oval and Labels Seven'

Tag - Cricut Plantin Schoolbook 4" & 4.25"

Lace - Local Fabric Store

Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons

Charm - Local Craft Store

Thread - DMC 818

Gems - Imaginisce 'Glam Rock Rhinestuds'

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:-

CLP Challenge - Sketch

Belles n Whistles - So Girly

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes option of Metal

A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Tags

Bearly Mine - Charm The Spots Off

Ruby's Rainbow - Gems

Charisma Cardz - Bingo (Circles, Ribbons, Charms)

Hanna & Friends - Dots or Stripes

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Card Cupids - Buttons and/or Ribbons

That's all from me for today. Don't forget to hop along to all the blogs for your chance to win, it couldn't be any easier.

Thank you to Belles and Whistles for having me play along with their All Customer Blog Hop.

It's A White Wedding...

2011-08-06T18:16:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon all.

I am just popping in to show you my wedding card I have made for an order. The request was for an all white card with a hint of grey for the groom and lavender for the bride. I have never made an all white card before and was a bit daunted at first but quite like the effect now.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Image - Sugar Nellie 'Happily Ever After'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments

Medium - Promarkers

Doily Die - Marianne Designs 'Designer Doily'

Border Die - Nellie's Multi Frame 'Border 3'

Lace - Local Craft Shop

0.5" & 1" Ribbons - Local Craft Shop

Charm - Gift

Thread - DMC 3474

Challenges I would like to enter this into are:-

The Sugar Bowl - Sketch & Lace

Creative Stamp Friends - Monochromatic

My Mum's Craft Shop - Monochromatic

For Fun - Anything Goes

The Emerald Fairie - Lace

Cute Card Thursday - No Designer Paper

C.R.A.F.T - Anniversary

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you leave.

Crafty Calendar Challenges August Challenge

2011-08-06T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning crafter's, I hope you are all well today. I really wish this weather would make up it's mind as for what it is doing one minute it is sunny the next rain grrr although it is still very warm so I suppose I shouldn't complain.

This month at Crafty Calendar Challenges we have been set the challenge of 'Warm Colours', so interpret that as you want and hop over and join us.

I decided to use this cute little image from Pollycraft Monday's called 'Kiki with her ice cream' and combined her with these hot papers from Summertime Designs called 'Angel Mother'.

I went very simple with this card as it is for a child I didn't add any flowers and only lace as an embellishment.

Supplies:-

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Summertime Designs 'Angel Mother'

Image - Pollycraft Mondays - Kiki With Her Ice Cream

Medium - Promarkers

Die - Nellie's Multi Frame 'MFD023'

Lace - Wild Orchid Crafts

Mat - Cricut Elegeant Edges base and shift layers cut at 4"

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Pollycraft Monday - Sketch

Wild Orchid - Beary Special

The Stamp Man - Stitching.

That's all from me but please pop over to the challenge blog and have a peep at all the lovely creations from my team mates.

Crafty Sentiments New Mini Release & 'Christmas' Challenge

2011-08-04T09:00:00.004+01:00

EDITED To add challenges I want to enter, unfortunately when I was writing this post last night we had a power cut and my laptop battery only lasts about 5 minutes so had to cut the post short.

Good morning all what a lovely day it has been weather wise here on the east coast of England.

Today we are celebrating a NEW Mini Release at Crafty Sentiments Designs and as they are Christmas images we have decided our challenge this week should be 'Christmas'.

Just as it says above there are 3 new stamps available, 1 is a stand alone image and the other 2 are made to suit images from the previous release.

The new stamps are:

Primrose dressing the snowman (as seen above)

Primrose sitting (as seen below on the sledge)

A fireplace to go with the Taking a nap image.

All of the new stamps are available from tomorrow HERE.

I went with a nice bright fun kids card this week.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Dovercraft 'Tis The Season'

Stamps - Crafty Sentiments 'Sledging' & 'Primrose Sitting'

Sentiment - Unknown I think it was a freebie

Medium - Promarkers

Snowflakes - Baker Ross

Glitter on hat trim - Stickles 'Diamond Lace'

Challenges I would like to enter this into are:-

Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Craft Your Passions - Anything Goes

Use It Tuesday - 2 Hoarded Items (Papers & Snowflakes)

Simon Says Stamp - Christmas In August

Crafts & Me - Anything Goes

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Christmas In July

Fussy & Fancy - Christmas In July

Totally Gorgeous - Christmas In July

Sweet Stampin' - Christmas In July

Please pop over to the challenge blog and have a look at all my team mates creations plus we have two guest designers with us so feel free to send them some love too.

A Card And A Few Challenges

2011-07-30T17:25:00.001+01:00

Good afternoon visitor's.

I am having a lazy day today having had the last two days filled with children and family.

So I made this card which is for an order, it is not my normal colours but as I was lucky enough to win these Echo Park papers I thought I would use them on this girls card. I have also used another of those Little Darlings stamps which I won and this one is called 'Jump', does it remind you of when you was young?

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Double Mates

Designer Papers - Echo Park 'Walk In The Park'

Image - Little Darlings 'Jump'

Medium - Promarkers

Die - Nellie Multi Frame Border 'MFD 028'

Lace, Ribbon, Thread & Buttons - From Stash

Cricut - Elegant Edges for the scalloped circle cut at 4.5" & 4.25"

Challenges I would like to enter:-

Create 4 Fun - Sketch

The Crazy Challenge - Ribbons

Top Tip Tuesday - Make It Girly

Deep Ocean - Ribbons

Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts - Summer Birthdays

Craft Room - Summer Holidays

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Crafts & Me - Ribbons

Little Darlings - Girlie

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

Divas By Design - Summer

Truly Scrumptious - Buttons & Bows

Digistamps 4 Joy - Use A Child image

The Emerald Fairie - Girlie

Ambers Crafts & Stuff - Use Patterned Paper

CCEE - Winter of Summer

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Summer Fun

Wags 'n' Whistles - Buttons & Bows

Allsorts - Free & Easy

Craft Your Days Away - Summertime

Pecreativ - Summer

Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes

Wow that is quite a few challenges. Thanks for stopping by today.

Crafty Sentiments Polka Dots Challenge & GDT Call

2011-07-28T09:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning all thanks for stopping by.

Today is the start of another challenge over at Crafty Sentiments Designs and this week our challenge is to use 'Polka Dots' on your creation.

Also this week and next week we are having a guest design team member call so if you fancy joining us here are the details:-

We are looking for a Guest Designer to join us for two months! If you are interested in joining us please put GDT after your name when you enter your creation into our challenge!

The GDT call will run until next Saturday 30th July!

We will let the lucky person know by Sunday so that then gives you 4 days for your first creation!!

If you have already entered this weeks challenge & would like to be considered please email me at

shell-swinscoe@virginmedia.com

with CS GDT in the subject bar with the number of your entry!

For my card this week I used 'Spring Flowers' and just when I was looking through my nesties deciding on which to use to cut my bunny out the postman arrived with my prize from Enfys aka Going Buggy which was the Cricut Elegant Edges Cartridge so it was unpacked and used in record time. I cut this beautiful frame which did have holes cut out where my gems are but they got kind of lost in all the dots behind. Thanks again Enfys, I am one happy lady.

I cut the flower on my Cricut as well from the Mother's Day cart. The idea of this flower is that it folds in on it's self for posting. I have not posted one yet but will let you know if they work once I know one has been received. I added seed beads to the centre of the flower. I used glossy accents on the flowers in my image and then added a seed bead to the centre of two bigger flowers.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Papermania 'Sweet Nothing's

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Spring Flowers'

Sentiment - The Stamps Of Life 'Tiny & 2 Cute'

Medium - Promarkers

Die - Nellie Multi Frame 'MFD 023'

Die - Nestabilities 'Classic & Scalloped Ovals' & 'Floral Accent'

Beads - DMC Seed Beads

Rhinestones - Poundland coloured with Promarkers

Glossy Accents - Ranger

Cricut - Elegant Edges Frame Cut at 4.5"

Cricut - Mother's Day Flower Cut 5 times at 1.5"

Challenges I would like to enter this into are:-

Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Hooked On Crafts - Cute & Cuddly

Paper Playtime - Summer

Oh La La - Circles

Die Cut Dreams - Animals

Creative Card Crew - Animal Antics

Passion For Promarkers - Animal Crackers

Anything Goes - Flowers

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

Short O Mania - Anything Goes

Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Embellish It

Totally Gorgeous - Punches & Dies

2 Sisters - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Free & Easy

That's all from me but please pop over and see all the other wonderful creations from the rest of the design team at Crafty Sentiments.

I would also like to enter this into the Cheery Lynn Designs Design Team Call which can be found HERE.

It's Summer...

2011-07-23T19:46:00.000+01:00

Well it is on my card, just a shame the same can't be said for the rest of the United Kingdom!! We must of had rain everyday for the last two weeks, not all day but on and off so you can't judge what to do when.

I have wanted this Elisabeth Bell image for ages but just couldn't see what I would use it for until I got asked to make a card for three year old non identical twins, I knew immediately this image would be perfect. It is also especially perfect as the girls will be celebrating their birthdays on holiday.

I have used the sketch from this month's Elisabeth Bells World Challenge but unfortunately I thought it finished today but it was yesterday so missed out on entering that.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - DCWV 'Citrus Stack'

Image - Elisabeth Bells Digital Images 'Best Friends'

Sentiment - Made Up From Two Sets Of Papermania Stamps

Medium - Promarkers

Ribbon - Panda Crafts

Die - Nellie's Multi Frame MFD 023

Punch - Xcut 'Scalloped Border'

Gems - Imaginisce Glam Rocks 'Metallic Pearl'

Cricut - Pack Your Bags 'Sandcastle 1.5" & Sun 1.5"

Challenges I would like to enter:-

The Digi Bells - 3 Papers, 2 Embellishments & 1 Image

Craft Your Passion - Text It

Pollycraft Monday - Summer Fun

KB Cute - Use A Digi

Lothian Crafts - Die Cutting

Lexi's Creations - At The Beach

Bunny Zoe's - Fun In The Sun

Tuesday Throwdown - Use Metallic (Gems)

Ladybird Crafts - Summer Birthdays

Scrapalicious USA - Summer

Really Reasonable Ribbons - Cool It Theme

Charisma Cards - Sunshine Colours

Hanna & Friends - Summer

Little Miss Muffet - Summer

Do It With Digi's - Summer

Crafty Purple Frog - Take A Dip

Card & Scrap - Use A Punch/Die

Fussy & Fancy - Summer

Craft Your Days Away - Summertime

Timbroscrapmania - At The Seaside

Just Tracy's - Summer Holidays

Birthday Sundaes - Anything Goes

Dream Valley - Summer Theme

That's all for today, thanks for stopping by and any comments left.

Crafty Sentiments New Mini Release & 'Wedding' Challenge

2011-07-21T09:00:00.003+01:00

EDITED to upload a new second photo which was not showing.

Good morning crafter's.

There is love in the air, well there is on my card lol.

Today see's not only a new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs but also a New Mini Release. Our challenge this week is 'Weddings' and all the design team have used images from the New Mini Release.

This release consists of:-

2 image stamps 'Billy The Groom' and 'Primrose The Bride',

A 'Grunge Postcard',

A 'Wedding Banner'

A 'Wedding Sentiment Set'.

These are all available to purchase as of today HERE.

On the first panel of my card I have used Billy & Primrose (don't they make a lovely couple) and then on the second panel I have used the wedding banner and one of the sentiments off of the sheet.

As I made an easel card I took 3 photo's as it is so hard to get all the detail in. This is a colour scheme I have not used before and was quite unsure on it to start with but actually really like it now. I also dug out the border embossing folders that I have had since I got my Cuttlebug and not used before now, shame on me!

Supplies:-

2 6" Square Card Blanks - Craft Superstore

Designer Papers - Dovecraft 'Wedding'

Cardstock - Blue Bazzill & Silver Mirri Gift

Images - Crafty Sentiments 'As Above'

Sentiments - Crafty Sentiments 'As Above'

Medium - Promarkers

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Heart Blocks' & 'With Love'

Lace - Wild Orchid Crafts

Gems - Imaginisce Glam Rocks 'Mirror'

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Truly Scrumptious - Sketch

Craft Your Passion - Text It

Scrappekammeret - Chamber Girls Limitation

Hooked On Crafts - With Love

Papertake Weekly - Cute

Anything Goes - More Thank One Fold

Clear It Out Tuesday - Anything Goes

Paper Pretties - Embossing

Short O Mania - Anything Goes

Crafty Ann's - Dry Embossing

Allsorts - Free & Easy

Craft Your Days Away - Fancy Folds

Sparkles Forum - Elegant & Lace

4 Crafty Chicks - Weddings

That's all people, don't forget to stop by the challenge blog and see all the wonderful creations from the rest of the design team and then hop on over to the to the Crafty Sentiments Shop to check out those new cuties.

It's Christmas.........

2011-07-16T16:07:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon, well what did I say about the lovely weather returning yesterday! It has not stopped raining all day.

I have made a Christmas card today, can you believe we are making Christmas Cards in July it seems to get earlier every year. I have used this lovely stamp from Belles & Whistles called 'Rockin' Around'.

I cut the poinsettia with my Cricut and added pearls to form the centre but I am not sure I like it so may change it for a another flower later.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - ? Paper Mill Shop

Designer Papers - Summer Driggs 'Winter Gifts'

Image - Belles & Whistles 'Rockin' Around'

Sentiment - Kaisercraft 'Tis The Season'

Medium - Promarkers

Lace - Craftmania

Pearls - Papermania

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Christmas Challenges - Sketch

Belles & Whistles - Flowers & Pearls

Oldie But A Goodie - Ribbon & Lace

Elphine House - Lace

Cute Card Thursday - Circles

Short O Mania - Anything Goes

Craft Us Crazy - Christmas In July

Creative Friday - Christmas In July

Stamp Something - Christmas In July

2 Sisters - Christmas In July

Crafty Emma's - Christmas

Allsorts - Free & Easy

Secret Crafter - Holidays

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are all having a lovely weekend.

Cool Kid Boys Card

2011-07-15T16:47:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon ladies, the lovely weather seems to have returned well it is slightly better than it was lol.

I have a card for you today that was made for a teenage lad and oh how difficult they are to make for, then I remembered this Kenny K image which I have had for ages and this is the outcome.

I had a lovely gift arrive yesterday from the lovely Bev aka 'All The Things I Love' which was the ticket & sentiment stamps from Lili of The Valley and they couldn't have arrived at a better time as I think they suit this card perfectly. Thanks Bev.

I made the buttons myself by cutting out 3/4" circles from cereal box cardboard and then again with the patterned paper, I stuck these together and then heat embossed them with Utee. I threaded some DMC cross stitch thread through and just tied.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Designer Papers - Summer Driggs 'Boy Oh Boy'

Image - Kenny K Freebie 'Cool Kid'

Medium - Promarkers

Sentiment - Lili Of The Valley 'Grunge Tickets & Tags Sentiments'

Eyelets & Brads - Papermania

Charm - QD Store's

Border Punch - Xcut 'Scallop'

Thread - DMC

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Creative Inspiration - No Flowers Allowed

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Happy Birthday

Amber's Crafts - Embossing

Hanna & Friends - Happy Birthday

Crafts 4 Eternity - 3 buttons, 2 eyelets, 1 charm

Wags & Whiskers - Birthdays

Kenny K - Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

That's all for today, thanks for stopping by I'll be back soon.

Crafty Sentiments 'Add Stitching' Challenge

2011-07-14T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning all and thank you for stopping by. What happened to the lovely weather although it is not cold it has been overcast with a shower or two each day for days now, please give us back our sunshine.

It's Thursday and that means it's time for another Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge and this week we are challenging you to 'Add Stitching' to your projects. Now this doesn't have to be real stitching it can of course be faux, I however did dust off the sewing machine but as you can see I am not great with it, I will have to stick to papers definitely wouldn't fancy a new dress with those wiggly lines lol.

I went with two colours I wouldn't normally put together but having seen the cerise butterfly I thought they would be a good match for the image, plus I have had this paper for ages in my stash and I just never found a use for it (these were those papers that just kept getting moved around, so time to out them!). I decided to leave the flowers white like daisy's but added glossy accents over them to give a lovely sheen look. I didn't add a sentiment as the paper says it all.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop

Designer Paper - Papermania Henbury Lane

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Rosie Spring Flowers'

Medium - Promarkers

Border Die - Nellie's Multi Frame 'MFD023'

Ribbon - Craftmania

Flowers - Gift

Pearls - ? Papermania maybe?

Glossy Accents - Ranger

Cricut - For the circles

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Creatalicious - Sketch

Craft Your Passion - Just For You

Pollycraft Monday - The Great Outdoors

KB Cute Monday - Something Cute

Paper Playtime - Summer

Stamps R Us - Through The Garden Gate

Ladybug Crafts - Summer Birthdays

Use It Tuesdays - Animals

Bearly Mine - Anything Goes

Paper Pretties - Animals

Crafting For All Seasons - Furry Animals

Timbroscrapmania - Birthdays

Sweet Stampin' - Cute & Cuddly

Now just before I go I want to let you know of an up coming release we will be having at Crafty Sentiments Designs called Happy Ever After.

Doesn't Primrose look stunning in her wedding dress, this release will be available from next Thursday so join us for a special Wedding Day Challenge.

Please stop by the challenge blog and have a look at the creations of the other design team members.

A Little Darling For A Challenge Or Few

2011-07-12T19:03:00.001+01:00

Good evening all. I made this card just for fun and to enter into a few challenges. This image is another of my Little Darling stamps that I won and is called 'Nice To Meet You'.

I chose to use these blue and green shade papers as I really like this combination for boys but at the back of my mind I always hear friends saying when I was younger that 'blue and green where never to be seen except with another in between', funny how you remember these sayings.

I have also moved all my crafting things to another computer and wow what a difference I can see in the colours of my photographs, they always looked so dull on my other computer but on the new screen that are all bright and colourful so I apologise now if I had been blinding you!!

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Prima 'Annalee'

Image - Little Darlings 'Nice To Meet You'

Sentiment - Papermania

Die - Nellie Multi Frame

Die - Nestabilities Calssic & Scallop Ovals

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'D'vine Swirls'

Butterfly Lace - Craftmania

Seam Binding - Candy Win

Clear Pearls - Craftmania

Tag - Cut on Cricut with SCAL2

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Fussy & Fancy - Sketch

Little Darlings - Favourite Colour Combo

Cupcake Crafts - Challenge 80 One For The Boys

The Crazy Challenge - Summertime

Creative Stamp Friends - Summer

Tuesday Throwdown - Fun In The Sun

Deep Ocean - Cards

Party Time Tuesdays - Blue Skies & Summer Days

Craft Room Challenges - Butterflies

Divas By Design - Die Cuts & Punches

Dutch Dare - Summer Fun

Card Making Mama's - Summertime

Totally Gorgeous - Summertime

2 Sisters - Summertime Fun

One Stop Crafts - Summertime

Crazy 4 Challenges - Summer Theme

Thanks for stopping by.

Crafty Sentiments 'Craft With A Child' Challenge

2011-07-07T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning, today is the day for a new challenge over at Crafty Sentiment Designs and this week we challenge you to 'Craft With A Child' that is of course if you can but if you can't you can do what I did and 'Craft For A Child'. It is not that I don't have children quite the opposite they are just all a little too old to want to craft with mum especially as three of them are boys lol.

I decided to go all girlie with my card and used this pretty little fairy called 'Taski' she is one of the older releases but still available in digital format HERE. It wasn't until I got to the end of my card and wondered why I had an extra piece of pink cardstock left I realised I had left the second layer's mat out!!

Do you like my double bow? I used to really struggle with bows then my friend Tracy aka Scrap Happens brought me a peg bow maker which makes them so much easier and the other day I found some you tube video's with different types of bows you can make so watch out there could be a bow on everything soon lol.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Nitwit Collection 'Fairy Tale'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Taski'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments

Medium - Promarkers

Glitter - Stickles

Die - Nestabilities 'Classic & Scalloped Ovals'

Ribbon - Recycled from a gift

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Crafts 4 Eternity - Sketch (turned sideways)

Stamps R Us - There Was A Little Girl

Bunny Zoe's - Fairies

By The Cute & Girly - Things With Wings

Clear It Out Tuesday - Wing It Out

Truly Scrumptious - Things With Wings

The Emerald Faerie Garden - Sugar & Spice

Stamp Something - Use A Digi

One Stitch At A Time - Use A Digi

Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes

Birthday Sundaes - Anything Goes

Dream Valley - Ribbons

That's all from me today people but please do pop over to the Crafty Sentiments Challenge Blog to see all the other girl's crafty projects.

2011-07-06T15:41:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon all, it has not been a great day here weather wise one minute sunshine and the next heavy downpours.

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to win 5 really cute stamps from a company called Love To Stamp Little Darlings Range. They are an American company and this is only their second release but I think they will be popular pop over and have a look you won't be disappointed.

Today I have inked up 'Catch A Falling Star' and just look at the detail in that image. This is not my normal choice of colour's but there are a few challenges with this pick and so decided it wouldn't be a challenge if I didn't give it ago plus I have had that star paper forever lol.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Mixture of Bazill & Pearlised

Designer Paper - Stars DCWV 'Adhesive Stack' & Striped 'Drawn'

Image - Little Darlings 'Catch A Falling Star'

Medium - Promarkers

Sentiment - Computer Generated

Die - Nestabilities 'Classic & Scallioped Square'

Ribbon - Gift

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Pollycraft - Celebration option Stars & Stripes

Paper Playtime - Red, White & Blue

Use It Tuesday - Red, White & Blue -star paper

My Mums Craft Shop - Stars & Stripes

Crafting For All Seasons - Red, White & Blue

Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Red, White & Blue

DYSU - Squares

Craft Us Crazy - Red, White & Blue or Summer

Card Making Mama's - Red, White & Blue

2 Sister's - Birthdays

Creative Inspirations - Red, White & Blue

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Stars & Stripes

I Did It - Patriotic

Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back tomorrow with my Crafty Sentiments Designs design team card.

Crafty Calendar Challenges July Challenge

2011-07-02T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning all. It is the first Saturday of the month so that means it is time for another Crafty Calendar Challenges Challenge. This month we are challenging you to the theme 'Under The Sea'.

I have been so busy with my Christmas projects for yesterday's Crafty Sentiments New Release that I completely forgot about this challenge and was just thinking my project would be late when I remembered this card I made for one of my husband's students who is seriously unwell. You see that little Scuba Diver there on my card well, that is my husband lol and that is how he spends his days, not bad eh, he calls it work!!

I brought these stamps a couple of years ago from someone in America whose name escapes me at the moment, they are lovely stamps and beautifully clear images but they are a bit of a specialist interest and I only ever use them to make cards for my hubby's students and colleagues.

As this was for a man I decided to leave the images uncoloured and have not added any embellished, I just double matted my cardstock layers but it doesn't show up too well.

Supplies:-

A5 Card Blank - Craft Superstore

Cardstock - Bazzill

Stamps - Unknown

Ink - All Colours 'Memento'

Sentiment - Inkadinkado 'LM807712 '

Not many supplies for this card.

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

My Partner In Crime - Beach Theme

A Spoon Full Of Sugar- Get Well

Hanna & Friends - For A Man

Crafty Ann's- Get Well/ Thinking of You

Sparkles Forum- At The Beach

Thanks for stopping by, please hop over to the Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog to see all the creations from the other design team members.

Crafty Sentiments New Release Blog Hop, Come Join Us.

2011-07-01T09:22:00.001+01:00

WARNING this post is picture heavy!!

Good morning all.

Have you all enjoyed the last five days of Crafty Sentiments previews? Well the wait is over the stamps are finally available today and you can get them HERE.

Today we are finishing with a blog hop so if you are a regular visitor or just stumbled across my blog you will want to go back to the main Crafty Sentiments Blog to start the hop so you don't miss any of the wonderful creations along the way.

For my project I decided to make a Lumière using a battery powered tea light. I printed four of my images onto tracing paper, I was going to colour them but decided against it plus I thought the colour would be lost when the light was on.

Be warned I took lots of photo's to show the lit and unlit effects of each side, I had to take the lit photo's in a wardrobe to get the light to show up. When you want a dark overcast day I get bright sunshine, never satisfied lol.

Christmas Song

Dressing The Tree

Taking A Nap

Winter Wishes

So as not to leave poor Billy and his sledge out I made a gift tag to go with my gift. I again printed the image on tracing paper which looks lovely in real life but the photo seems to catch more of the backing paper than the actual image. The back of the tag has 'to' and 'from' on it with a sentiment saying 'Sending Love On Christmas Day'

Gone Sledging

Supplies:-

Designer Papers - My Mind's Eye 'I Believe'

Stamps - Crafty Sentiments Available HERE Now

'Christmas Fun' Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments 'A Christmas Wish'

'Sending Love On Christmas Day' Sentiments - Crafty Sentiments 'Let It Snow'

Die - Nestabilities Classic Ovals

Tracing Paper - Left overs from my teaching days!!

Tea Light Battery Powered - QS Stores

Ribbon - Anitas

Eyelet - Papermania

Cricut Tag - Winter Woodland

I-Rock Gems - Imaginisce

Here are the challenges I would like to enter these projects into:-

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

For Fun - Christmas

Crafty Emma's - Anything But Square

Ok people Rebekah's wonderful blog is your next stop on the Crafty Sentiments Blog Hop so hop on over and have fun.

Just in case you missed anyone or got lost along the way here is the full list:-

Crafty Sentiments

Shell

Heather

Jac

Hazel

Kim - your here

Rebekah

Crafty Sentiments

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of the hop. This hop will run until 4th July 2011.

Crafty Sentiments 'Christmas In June' Challenge & New Release Previews Day Five

2011-06-30T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning all. It's day five and the last day of Crafty Sentiments Christmas In July Previews but don't fret we have a blog hop for you tomorrow.

Plus as today is challenge day we are challenging you to 'Christmas In June', make any project with a Christmas theme.

Today we are showcasing 'Taking A Nap', this is another of the adorable image's you could win (see day one's post for details).

As soon as I saw this image I thought of a window scene. To create it I used a 6" square panel for the back of the card and added clear acetate to create the front. I then stuck the stripy paper (my wallpaper) to the back panel and placed the image onto this. I cut a window frame, two Christmas tree's and the branch all from Bazzill cardstock (my outside) and added those to the front of the acetate but unfortunately this isn't obvious from my photo because I couldn't get a picture to show up the acetate without it having the flash light right across it. I will try another photo in the morning to see if I can get a better view.

Supplies:-

All Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Papermania 'A Wonderful Christmas Time'

Image - Crafty Sentiments 'Taking A Nap' Avail July 1st

Medium - Promarkers

Acetate - Local Craft Shop

Snow - Flower Soft 'Diamond White'

Cricut - Winter Woodland - tree's 3", branch 2"

Ok so now it is over to you lets see your Christmas projects, it is never too early to start!!

Here are the other blogs showcasing for you today so don't for those comments:-