Natalie & Amy's 'Frame It' Challenge

Good morning all, it is time for another challenge over at Natalie & Amy's and this month we would like for you to 'Frame It' so create a frame around your image or the focal point of your project.

For my card I used this adorable image from Crafter's Companion Moonbeam Meadow range called 'Time For Tea'. It was coloured with a mixture of pens and pencils then the teapot had a coating of Glossy Accents added to it. The gloss has cracked in places and although I don't know why it has done this it does work for a china look lol. I created my frame by cutting four layers of the two largest die's in this set and gluing them together, I then cut the image from the second largest so it fir snuggly in the frame. I machine stitched all the layers together as well as the ribbon, this is normally a chore for me but I actually enjoyed doing it.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Prima 'Annalee'

Image - Crafters Companion Moonbeam Meaodw 'Time For Tea'

Medium - Promarkers & Spectrum Noir Pencils

Glaze - Ranger Glossy Accents

Ribbon - Stash

Dies - Spellbinders Labels 2

Ink - Momento Tuxedo Black

Adhesive - Collall All Purpose

All items in RED are available from the store.

Promarkers Used:-

Teapot - Lime Green, Aniseed & Pale Citrus

Bunting - Red Sweater, Vermillion & Lipstick Red, Turquoise, Oasis & Cool Aqua

Tag, Box & Mouse - Caramel, Sranstone & Champagne

Stick - Cocoa & Cinnamon

Leaves & Grass - Forest Green, Bright Green & Leaf Green

Sorry I forgot to write pencil numbers down although there wasn't many.

That's all from me for today, have a lovely day.

Natalie & Amy's 'All About Love' Challenge

Good morning all.

Wow it is so so cold here, we had snow but it didn't settle as we had had rain through the night but I know a lot of you have it far far worse weather so stay warm and safe.

Anyhow onto the matter in hand, this month at Natalie & Amy's Challenge it is 'All About Love' so could be valentines, wedding, anniversary etc.

For my card today I used this adorable panda from Crafter's Companion called 'Party Paws - Love From Bamboo', the sentiment came from the same set. I decided on a scalloped 6" square card for this image and kept the papers to a minimum (really I was using my scraps lol). I coloured my image with a bit of a scruffy style to give him a ragged look and then added glossy accents to the heart and it really does shine but I cannot get it to show up on the photo's. All supplies are listed below with those in RED available in Natalie & Amy's Store HERE. 

Supplies:-

6" Square Scalloped Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Core'dinations

Designer Papers - First Edition J'Adore

Image & Sentiment - Crafter's Companion Party Paws - Love From Bamboo

Medium - Promarkers

Dies - Spellbinders Classic Ovals

Shine - Ranger Glossy Accents

Foam Square - Stick It 3d Foam Squares

Glue - Collall All Purpose Transparent Glue

Promarkers Used:-

Heart - Firebrick, Burnt Umber, Roswooed, Champagne, Linen & Satin

Panda - Black, Warm Grey 4 & 5

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Aud Sentiments - Valentine or Love Sentiment 11/02

C.R.A.F.T - Valentines or Love 05/02

Cute Card Thursday - Stamping Mad 05/02

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes 05/02

Thanks for stopping by.

My Time To Craft '2 Or More People' Challenge

Good morning all.

Today's challenge at My Time To Craft is to 'Use an image with two or more people in it'. There are numerous image's around blogland and the shops with more than one person yet I went completely blank when I first saw the challenge, now having made it I can think of several lol.

For my card I used this image called 'Together Forever' from Lili Of The Valley, it was another one that came in the art pad I brought. I used a single piece of First Edition Summer Breeze paper and just picked colours from that for my image. The ribbon was white to start but I coloured it to match with a promarker. A few little pearls added and the card was complete.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock & Designer Paper - First Edition 'Summer Breeze'

Image - Lili Of The Valley 'Together Forever'

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Die Cuts - Spellbinders 'Label 1'

Pearls - Dovercraft (I think)

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Skin - E21, E51, E00 & E50

Female Hair - Raw Sienna, Mustard & Buttercup

Male Hair - Walnut, Cocoa & Nutmeg

Female Clothes - Tea Rose, Budding Rose, Pale Pink & Muted Pink

Male Clothes - Herb Green, Soft Khaki & Yellow Khaki plus Putty, Almond & Antique White

Swing - Cappuccino, Sandstone & Light Fawn

Ropes - Tan & March Hare

All Shoe Soles - Warm Grey 3, 2 & 1

That's all for today, see you all soon.

My Time To Craft 'Love Is All Around' Challenge

Good morning all, I am seriously hoping Mr blogger is playing ball today as I am on holiday and hopefully relaxing not having to chase Mr Blogger. 

My husband and I have been married for over 20 years and been together for 24 but this is our first EVER holiday alone!! We are a Brady bunch family with both of us having children before we met, I had a daughter and he had two son's which we brought up and then we had another son between us so we have always had children in tow. They finally all left home lol but even then we were stuck for someone to look after the two dogs as we won't put them in kennel's. However our youngest son is having some relationship problems and has come to stay at mum and dad's hotel so we thought we would take the plunge and make the most of our dog sitter lol. Wish me luck, it could be along week!!!

Anyhow, that is not what you came here for so onto the matter in hand. This week at My Time To Craft we are 'All About The Love' wedding, anniversary, valentines whichever kind of love you like.  

I created this card which I initially thought of as a wedding card but I noticed (after I stuck it down) that the paper at the bottom says 'I love you' so will probably add an anniversary sentiment to it instead. It is still all about the love so it all good. Just for a change I used all die cuts on this card and nothing Silhouette related, now that is a shock for you! The image came from one of those art books I brought probably 2 years ago and always forget about. It is a Lili Of The Valley image called 'I Do'. 

Supplies:-

6" Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - First Edition 'J'Adore'

Image - Lili Of The Valley 'I Do'

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Dies - Spellbinders Classic Circles, Cheery Lynn Waltzing Matilda, Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish & Crafty Sentiments Fancy Hearts

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Skin - E21, E51, E50 & E00

Hair Female - Raw Sienna, Mustard & Buttercup

Hair Male - Walnut, Cocoa & Nutmeg

Clothes Female - Champagne & Linen

Clothes Male - Ice Grey 1, 2, 3 & 4

Hearts & Flowers - Firebrick & Burnt Umber

So that is all from me and I will catch up with you next week.

Crafty Calendar 'It's All About Christmas' & My Time To Craft 'Charmed I'm Sure' Challenge

This is my second post today, if you came here looking for my Silhouette Challenges post you will find it HERE.

Good morning. 

It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Calendar Challenges and at My Time To Craft, so we want to see 'Christmas' at Crafty Calendar and 'Charms' at My Time To Craft. 

As the two challenges go hand in hand I decided to go with one card using the two elements. Remember my card from a couple of days ago well here is another one of the three I made. I used those gorgeous First Edition 'Silent Night' papers again, that bottom piece is silver but I think my top must have reflected in it as I took the photo. I used this lovely Elisabeth Bell image which isn't really a Christmas image but think it works just the same, what do you think?

 Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Stash

Designer Papers - First Edition 'Silent Night'

Image - Elphine House 'The Gift That Keeps On Giving'

Medium - Promarkers, Flexmarkers & Spectrum Noir Pencils

Dies - Spellbinders 'Labels 2' & 'Classic & Scalloped Ovals

Snowflake Brads - Dovecraft

Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Charm - Stash

Promarkers, Flexmarkers & Spectrum Noir Pencils Used:-

Skin - Apricot, Oatmeal & Blush

Hair - Earth Yellow, Champagne & Ivory

Present - Fresh Meadow, Honeydew, 24 & 27

Blue's - Powder Blue, 67 & 69

Grey's - April Showers, Pebble Blue, Sea Mist, 114, 116 & 118

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Divas By Design - Anything Goes 05/11

Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas 05/11

The Paper Shelter - Christmas 05/11

Penny's Paper - Anything Goes 05/11

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes 05/11

It's Christmas!!!!

Good evening I just wanted to pop by with this card, I absolutely love this Elisabeth Bell image once called 'Snowflake' when it was sold by Sugar Nellie and now called 'Ebony Snowflake Christmas' and sold by Elphine House Australia. Sorry I cannot link to Elphine House as there seems to be a problem with their online store.

So I have made three cards all slightly different but with the same papers and colours, a choice I don't think I have ever used before but really like it. I will post the other cards over this coming week.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Stash

Designer Papers - First Edition 'Silent Night'

Image - Elphine House 'Ebony Snowflake Christmas'

Sentiment - Silhouette Cameo Circle Tag #51139 by Kolette Hall

Dies - Spellbinders 'Labels 2' & 'Classic & Scalloped Ovals

Snowflake Brads - Dovecraft

Ribbon, Bakers Twine, Charm - Stash

 Promarkers, Flexmarkers & Spectrum Noir Pencils Used:-

Skin - Apricot, Oatmeal & Blush

Hair - Auburn, Terracotta & Nutmeg

Blues - Powder Blue, 67 & 69

Greys - April Showers, Pebble Blue, Sea Mist, 114, 116 & 118

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Digi Bells Guest DT Call - Christmas

Crafty Cardmakers - Cut It Out 09/11

Christmas Card - Anything Goes 02/11

Allsorts - Christmas

That's all for today.

Natalie & Amy 'Summertime' Challenge

Good morning. I am going to get straight into what I am here for today and that is the new challenge at Natalie & Amy's Challenge. This month we are looking for projects which show 'Summertime'. 

I made this card for a neighbour who loves to spend his time in the garden but not necessarily tending it lol. I used this adorable little bear from the Crafter's Companion Mulberry Wood range called 'Relax Everyday'. My paper's are from the First Edition 'Summer Breeze' collection.  All linked below photo. 

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - First Edition 'Summer Breeze'

Image - Crafter's Companion Mulberry Wood 'Relax Everyday'

Sentiment - Paper Pretties 'Clear Birthday Sentiments' 

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Dies - Spellbinders Classic & Scalloped Circles & Rectangles

Jute Twine - Marianne D's 'Card Makers Jute Twine'

Adhesive - Collall 'All Purpose' 

Charm - Stash

Items in red are available in Natalie & Amy's store found HERE.

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Teddy - Chestnut, Nutmeg, Saddle Brown & Sandstone

Ted's Puppy - Walnut & Champagne

Fork - Ice Grey 1 & 3, Walnut & Saddle Brown

Newspaper - Blue Grey 1 & 2

Deck Chair - March Hare, Tan, Light Fawn, Poppy, Chilli Red, Hot Pink, Marsh Green, Olive Green & Pesto

Boots & Grass - Grass, Meadow Green & Marsh Green

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

That is all for today, see you soon and be creative.

My Time To Craft 'Christmas In June' Challenge

Good morning people it is lovely to have you here. It has been one of those week's this week where lots has been done but I feel like nothing has been achieved! 

We are off to the circus this evening with the grandchildren and it should be really good as none of them have ever been before which really surprised me. I do think it is a shame that the real old fashioned circus has gone although for the animals I am really glad.

Anyhow this fortnight at My Time To Craft we are looking for 'Christmas In June', so you now have the chance to get ahead with all those cards that in November you are panicking about!! I went with this sort of old fashioned Christmas card, the papers have that old feel to them and the image which I adore is one that can be used in many era's. I coloured this in more traditional fashioned colours but just added a little bit of purple to mix it up. The ribbon is purple but on my screen it looks black so not sure what you are seeing, it could be the green card stock behind that is causing that.

Supplies:-

6" Card Blank - Natalie & Amy

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - First Edition 'Silent Night' from Natalie & Amy 

Image - Elphine House 'Ebony Christmas Snowflakes'

Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Ribbon - Crafty Ribbons

Gems - Anita's Gem Wheel

Dies - Spellbinder Classic & Scalloped Ovals & Memory Box 'Flowering Christmas Tree'

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:- 

Skin - Coral, Sunkissed Pink & Blush

Hair - Walnut, Auburn & Saddle Brown

Greens - Khaki, Pastel Beige & Soft Khaki

Purples - Purple, Lilac & Soft Mauve

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:-

Stampin' For The Weekend - Anything Goes 03/07

Addicted To Stamps & More - Anything Goes 01/07

Crafty Girls - Anything Goes 03/07

Fab n Funky - Christmas 01/07

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes 02/07

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes 30/06

That's all for today, see you soon and have a great weekend.

Silhouette 'Gift Bag' Challenge

It's the time for another challenge over at

Ch# 13 Gift Bag (No Boxes)

Begins: Thursday, May 1

Ends: Saturday, May 31

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I had been wanting to make one of these bags since I first saw them in the Silhouette Store but had no reason to do so, then my daughter in law showed me a little collection of notes Sophie had been hiding away. I knew this was the perfect bag for her to hide all her little notes in and keep them safe.

When you get the 2 Strap Purse by Samantha Walker for this bag all the pieces fit on one 12" x 12" sheet but I wanted it to be two tone and to save me messing around I just cut everything out of my two colours. I then realised that as I had used a double sided sheet of paper I could make two different bags and here the are.

After everything was cut I ran the red bazzill pieces through my gand calibur with spellbinders embossing folder and then applied a coat of Mod Podge to them all to give them  that gloss finish and I have to say they look so much better in real life. My buckles and hinges are gold just like the brads but do not look so in the photo I'm afraid, there are also 4 gold brads on the base of the bag that act as feet and the buckle has a magnetic clip to keep for opening and closing.

I was going to keep the other bag to use as an actual gift bag however Sophie had another idea and wanted to give it to her best friend who she swaps notes with. I think that is really sweet and also educational as they are only 7 and getting good practice with both writing and spelling.

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Paper - Kaisercraft 'Tis The Season Choir'

Die Cut - 2 Strap Purse #55521 by Samantha Walker

Embossing - Spellbinders 

Shine - Mod Podge Gloss

Brads - Dovecraft 3mm Metallic Gold & 8mm Metallic Gold

Clasp - Magnets

Head in over to see what the DT has created for your inspiration and link up today.

Click HERE

Natalie & Amy 'Stamping' Challenge

Good morning all, we are off to see our granddaughter tomorrow for a few days which will be lovely as she has grown so much since I last saw her in January but for David who hasn't seen her since she was a few weeks old it will be a bigger shock especially with Harley just a few miles up the road and seeing him at least a couple of times a week you don't notice his growth so much.

Ok so it is time for a new challenge at Natalie & Amy's and this month it is a super easy one 'Stamping' but it has to be rubber or acrylic NO DIGI'S.

For my card I used the adorable Humphrey again, I really must treat myself to some new one's. When they first came out I was saying "oh no I won't use those" yet I find myself turning to this little ellie time and time again lol. I have used First Edition 'Animal Antics' papers and a Spellbinders Edgeabilities die however I managed to use the one that is not available in the shop! The little bit across the top is the off cut from the bottom die cut. Not many items used on this card today. I just noticed I didn't add the sentiment, I have added the sentiment that comes with the stamp now.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy

Card Stock - Core'dinations 'Nostalgic Collection'

Designer Papers - First Edition 'Animal Antics'

Image - Crafters Companion Humphrey's Corner 'Flowers For You'

Medium - Promarkes & Flexmarkers

Die - Spellbinders Edgeabilities

Glue - Collall All Purpose

ALL LINKS IN RED ARE AVAILABLE IN NATALIE & AMY'S STORE.

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Ellie - Sea Mist, Pebble Blue & April Showers

T-Shirt & Shoes - Burnt Orange, Spice & Starfish

Trousers - Marine, Turquoise & Frosted Jade

Flowers - Bright Green, Green Shoot, Yellow & Lemon

Wrapping Paper - Almond & Antique White

Ribbon - Yellow & Lemon

Right that is all, I have several post's scheduled over the next few days so hoping they are all going to work, fingers crossed.

Natalie & Amy 'Embossing' Challenge

Good morning. Firstly did you remember to put your clocks forward an hour?  Secondly wishing a Happy Mother's Day to my dear mum and all those worthy mum's out in blogland. 

Ok onto business we have a new challenge for you this month at Natalie & Amy's and it is super easy 'Embossing'. This can be either heat or dry embossing the choice is yours. I ended up with dry embossing, I did try to heat emboss the sentiment but couldn't get an even coverage so gave up. 

For my card today I used this cute little rubber stamp by Nellie Snellen called Christmas With Dawn but as you can see I made a birthday card. I think this image is one of those that could be used for several occasions as it has nothing specific on it to tie it. I added some stickles around the embossed part of my die cut for a little sparkle.  

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Dovecraft 'Back To Basics II'

Image - Nellie Snellen 'Christmas With Dawn'

Sentiment - Papermania

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Glitter - Ranger Stickles 'Diamond'

Mini Buttons - Dovecraft 'Back To Basics II'

Die Cuts - Spellbinders Classic & Scalloped Squares & Edgeabilities

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Happy Birthday'

Adhesive - Collall All Pupose

All items in red are available in Natalie & Amy's online store.

Promarkes & Flexmarkers Used:-

Skin - Sunkissed Pink, Blush & Ivory

Hair - Nutmeg, March Hare & Light Fawn

Purples - Spring Lilac, Lilac & Soft Mauve

Yellows - Yellow, Soft Lime & Primrose

Greens - Apple, Leaf Green & Meadow Green

Lamb - Yellow, Soft Lime & Warm Grey 1-3

Zebra - Warm Grey 1-3

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-
Simon Says Stamp - Buttons

That's all for today, see you soon. 

My Time To Craft 'Sympathy' Challenge

Good afternoon all. I am really sorry this post should have been up this morning but I completely forgot to write it! No it was not Mr Blogger playing games for a change, it was purely moi.

OK so on with this week's challenge at My Time To Craft which is 'Sympathy', we all need these cards at times and not something you particularly want to be making as last minute. 

I decided upon a different style of card for me again, I tell you not being able to colour and this week not having my silhouette to use either really has made me think about different styles and I quite like them. For my card this week I went looking on Pinterest for inspiration and came up with this quick and easy card from a mix of a few I liked. 

I started with a piece of white 11" x 5" card stock folded in half, I then added a piece of blue Bazzill card cut down to 5.25" x 4.75" and then another layer of the white at 5" x 4.5". I stamped the Kaisercraft Flutter stamp in broken china distress ink onto this layer and added a couple of lines of ribbon before adding The Stamp Of Life sentiment onto a couple of nestabilities circles. 

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Ann Marie Designs & Bazzill

Image - Kaisercraft 'Flutter' CS853

Sentiment - The Stamp Of Life 'Tinyand2cute'

Ink - Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Ink 'Broken China'

Die Cuts - Spellbinders Classic & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities

Ribbon - Stash

Pearls - Kaisercraft Pearl

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

A Creative Romance - Lets Get Sentimental

Sister Act - Anything Goes

Crafty Girlz - Anything Goes

Baffies Creative - Everything Goes

Penny's Paper Craft - Monochromatic

My apologies and please delete if any of these challenges are not correct, it is a long time since I entered any. 

That's all from me, see you all soon.

Natalie & Amy's 'For The Boys' Challenge

Good morning all how are you all? I hope you are all safe and not suffered any severe damage from the storm on Monday.

Wow it feels like forever since I last posted, in fact it has been a month and although I am still finding it hard to craft I have actually made a card don't faint on me lol. It is time for a new challenge at Natalie & Amy's and I thought to myself if I start really early I might be able to get a card done and yes it took awhile but I got there and it made me realise just how much I have missed crafting. I know I haven't left any comments lately due to my hands but I have by and looked at all your beautiful creations. I am currently awaiting an appointment to see a neurologist as my gp is not happy with my hand situation and also feels the hospital here need to know my story for future developments. I have also finally had an Occupational Therapy appointment and now waiting for them to come and assess my home to see what they can do with my bathroom as they couldn't offer any solutions at the outpatient appointment so all things are heading in the right direction.

Ok as I said it is time for a new challenge over at Natalie & Amy's and this month we are challenging you to 'For The Boys'. I used to hate making boys cards but with the great image's and perfect papers of late they are so much easier to make. 

For my card I used some of the Dovecraft Back To Basics II papers and teamed them with this Sassy Sheryl image. I cut my border with a Spellbinders Edgeabilites Die then my image, sentiment and tag layers were all cut on my Cameo. I added a little jute twine to my tag but have just noticed it has slipped from where I placed it lol. All links to items used are below.

Supplies:-

Card Blank - 6" White Square N & A

Card Stock - Core'dinations Brights N & A

Designer Papers - Dovercraft Back to Basics II N & A 

Dies - Spellbinders Classic Triple Scallop Edgeabilites N & A

Dimension Tape - Stick It 3d Foam Squares N & A 

Adhesive - Stix 2 Double Sided Tape N & A

Twine - Marianne D Card Makers Jute N & A

Image, Tag & Sentiment Layers - Lori Whitlock 6 Bracket Layer #34961

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers 

Image - Sassy Cheryl 'He Is Loved' 

Sentiment - Create With TLC Freebie

 Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Skin - Apricot, Oatmeal, Blush & Baby Pink for cheeks

Hat - Chilli Red, Red Rooster & Molten Red

Hair - Saddle Brown, Cocoa & Cinnamon

T-Shirt & Shoes - Chartruese, Leaf Green & Green Shoot

Teddy - Caramel, Cappuchino & Champagne

Jeans - Capri Blue, Denim Blue & Frozen Lake

It is at times like this that I am so glad of having a template to use!

I will hopefully be back Saturday so see you all soon.