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.

Elisabeth Bell Guest DT Card

Good morning people how are we all today? I know many of you are just finishing your first week back at work so I am sure you will be looking forward to a relaxing weekend.

I am here today with another card I created as part of my time as guest designer for Elisabeth Bell's Digi Bell's team. 

I have used the adorable 'Little Miss Mouse' which can be found in Elisabeth's Digital Collection HERE. It is such a cute image I just had to colour it all summery. I actually added glossy accents to the toadstool spots and liquid pearls to the flower centres but they are not showing up to well. I kept the rest pretty simple as the image is quite large and I didn't think it needed much else to show it off.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - First Edition 'Blank Canvas'

Image - Elisabeth Bell's 'Little Miss Mouse'

Sentiment - Create With TLC Freebie

Glossy - Ranger Glossy Accents

Sheen - Ranger Liquid Pearls 'White Opal'

All items in Red are available from Natalie & Amy's Store

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Skin - E21, E51, E00, Eooo & R20

Hair - Chestnut, Auburn, Terracotta & Raw Sienna

Dress, Wings & Mouse Apron - Oasis, Cool Aqua & Soft Aqua

Flowers - Orange, Burnt Orange & Soft Peach

Leaves & Grass - Olive Green & Apple Cider

Toadstool - Berry Red, Red, Lipstick Red, Caramel, Cappuccino, Sandstone & Champagne

Mouse - Ice Grey 1, 2 & 3

Thanks for stopping by.

Guest DT For Elisabeth Bell's World

Good morning, afternoon or evening I hope you are all enjoying your day. 

I am here today to share a card I have made as my part of being the Elisabeth Bell's Digi Bell's Collection guest. I made my card using the adorable 'Rachel Little Angel' and she really could be a little angel looking at that face.

I teamed my image with My Minds Eye Miss Caroline 'Dolled Up' papers and a frame and butterfly flourish from the Silhouette store. I am not sue why my sentiment looks bitty but really isn't, I used black holographic embossing powder so it could be where the light has caught the glitter in it. I added stickles to her wings and glossy accents to her hearts on the hair band. 

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Paper - My Minds Eye Miss Caroline 'Dolled Up'

Image - Elisabeth Bell 'Rachel Little Angel'

Medium - Copics, Promarkers, Flexmarkers, Spectrum Noir Pencils

Sentiment - Unknown cam in a grab bag

Die Cuts - Butterlfy Little Swirl #62859 by Carina Gardner & Mesh Frame #13908 by Alaa K

Glitter - Ranger Stickles 'Diamond'

Gloss - Ranger Glossy Accents

 Copics, Promarkers, Flexmarkers & Spectrum Noir Pencils Used:-

Skin - E00, E000, E21 & R20

Hair - Mustard, Buttercup, Eggnog & Lemon Chiffon

T-Shirt - Turquoise, Island Lagoon, Frosted Jade, Aquamarine, 61, 62 & 63

Shorts - Tea Rose, Budding Rose, Pale Pink, Muted Pink & 34

Buckle - Blue Grey 5

Hair Band - As Shorts + Chilli Red

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Elphine House - Favourite Colours 18/12

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes 03/12

Crafty Creations - Embossing 09/12

Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Make It Sparkle 01/12

Double Click - Happy Birthday 11/12

Penny's Paper - Anything Goes 03/12

Silhouette Challenge #18 Holiday Home Decor

Good morning everyone.

It's the time for another challenge over at Silhouette Challenges.

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Ch# 18 "Holiday Home Decor" (no cards)

Begins: Wednesday, October 1

Ends: Friday, October 31

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You MUST use a Silhouette somehow in your project.

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WARNING Photo heavy.

My family are all coming to my house for Christmas this year so I was looking to create something to go on my window ledge in the bay window as it is a lovely big space that could take it. I have decided to make a winter wonderland scene with shops and buildings so if any of you see any lovely 3d buildings please let me know I would be extremely grateful. 

What I have today is Harley's, I am also making another of these for Mia but it isn't quite finished as yet. I will then look into making some shops or building for my older grandchildren. 

I love how this house turned out, I used Lori Whitlock's Gingerbread House which comes in three parts and then added a few other bits as listed below main image. I have tried so hard to show this in the dark as it lights up beautifully with just two little tea lights in it but all I keep getting is photo's of the windows lol there must be some technical button I should have pressed.

On this view you can see I added the banner with Harley's name sketched on, I decided to hang my wreath with bakers twine rather than stick it and I also added glossy accents to it. A brad for the door handle and some gems for the gingerbread man's eyes and buttons to finish this side off.

On this side I decided to use Christmas light bulbs instead of the circles that came with it. I did add a star to the top of the tree but it is not easily seen with the overhanging roof.

I couldn't decide whether or not to add another tree on this side or not so it may get changed as yet.

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - A really old DCWV pack from 2009 I think

Brad, Gems & Twine - Stash

Glossy Accents - Ranger
Pen - Silhouette
Die Cuts - 3d Gingerbread House #22479, #22480 & #22481 by Lori Whitlock, Christmas Lights #51704 by Miss Kate Cuttables, Assorted  Curved Party Buntings #44263 by Totally Jamie & Star Charm #17340 by Silhouette.

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-
Holly Jolly Christmas - Anything Goes Christmas 12/10
Crafting Desert Divas - Anything But A Card 12/10

Now it is your turn to create some home decor for us to see.

Crafty Calendar 'Summertime Fun' Challenge

Good afternoon all.

This month at Crafty Calendar Challenge we are challenging you to 'Summertime Fun', so anything you like to do during the summer months. We are sponsored this month by Squiggle Fly who have not only offered a wonderful prize for one of you but also gave the design team members lots of images to play with. I was in need of some male cards and decided to use three images on this card from the Summertime set found HERE. I went for a clean and simple look with this one and I added glossy accents to the glasses instead of colouring a water level although not sure why they looks grey.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amys

Card Stock - Bazzill

Images - Squiggle Fly 'Summertime'

Sentiment - Create With TLC Freebie

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Gloss - Ranger Glossy Accents

I will be back tomorrow with my Silhouette Challenge creation, see you soon.

Natalie & Amy's 'One For The Girls' Challenge

Good morning how are we all? Full of turkey, all the trimmings plus lots of sweet treats too and now waiting for the new year to wash it all down with a drink or two before starting the major diet the very next day lol.

This month at Natalie & Amy's we are challenged to 'For The Girls' so that means it can be any occasion as long as it is for a girl. 

I have made a Christmas card which was for one of my granddaughter's. It is a large 8" x 8" card and I used both sides of a 12" x 12" sheet of backing paper from S.E.I called Holiday Cheer, I love this paper and wish I had brought more. My image is a Wee Stamp called 'Winter Fairy' that was a joy to colour. Coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers, then I added some Woodware Fluffy Stuff to her cuffs and coat band, some Diamond Stickles to her wings, Glossy Accents to the berries and White Opal Liquid Pearls for snowdrops. The vellum is a piece of Papermania Polka Dot Glitter Vellum. Most of the items used are available in the store and I will link them in the supplies list below the photo.

Supplies:-

8" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Paper - Let's Create

Vellum - Papermania Polka Dot

Image - Wee Stamps 'Winter Fairy' from Natalie & Amy's

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Sentiment - Computer generated

Snowdrops - Ranger Liquid Pearls 'White Opal' from Natalie & Amy's

Gloss on berries - Ranger Glossy Accents from Natalie & Amy's

Glitter on wings - Ranger Stickles 'Diamond' from Natalie & Amy's

Die Cuts - Snowflake Frame #23460 by Sophie Gallo Designs, Holly #5900 Rivka Wilkins & Snowflake #51000 by Sweet Elsie.

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Skin - Oatmeal & Blush

Hair - Saddle Brown, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Tan & March Hare

Coat - Cyan, Sky Blue & Glacier Blue

Ear Muffs - Lime Green, Lime Zest & Aniseed

Holly & Berries - Pine, Lush Green, Berry Red & Lipstick Red

Robin - Cinnamon, Tan, Berry Red & Lipstick Red

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-
To be edited.

Well that is all from me for this year, looking forward to meal out with some of the children on New Year's Eve as that is my hubbies birthday. It was supposed to be all the children & grandchildren but unfortunately my youngest son collapsed on the 23rd December whilst at work and has been in hospital with a chest infection, then on Christmas Day my new granddaughter ended up in hospital with RSV which means Respiratory Syncytial Virus and has been really poorly but is much better now. Hence neither of those families will be travelling.  

Here is hoping that 2014 is a much happier, healthier new year for everyone. So whatever you are doing have lots of fun & laughter but stay safe. 
Happy New Year to you all and see you in 2014.

My Time To Craft 'Christmas Birds' Challenge

Good afternoon sorry this post should of been up this morning but schedule didn't work.

This is a quick post from me today with the new challenge at My Time To Craft where we want to see 'Christmas Birds'. 

For my card I made a 5"x7" card for a change using a cutting file from the Silhouette Store by Snapdragon Snippets. I brought this file awhile a go and loved it immediately but this is the first time I have cut it. I used card stock that I brought from Lidl's some time ago as it cuts beautifully in the cameo.

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Lidl

Die Cuts - Noel Cardinal Birdhouse 5x7 Card #51934 by Snapdragon Snippets

Gloss on berry - Ranger Glossy Accents

Gem for eye - Anita's Gem Wheel.

I am sorry for this short post but I have had a really bad headache since Wednesday and struggling every time I move my head the pain is awful. I cannot take anything for it due to my other medication. 

Crafty Calendar 'All Things Christmas' & My Time To Craft 'Quilt It' Challenge.

Good morning all, brrr it has turned really cold and rainy here I hope it is better where you are.

Today see's the start of 2 new challenges and because I am still not up to speed with my crafting I joined them together. At Crafty Calendar Challenge we have the challenge of 'All Things Christmas' and we are sponsored by the wonderful Elisabeth Bell who gave us some beautiful images to play with. Then over at My Time To Craft Challenge we have the challenge of 'Quliting'. 

Before I get onto my card I just wanted to let you know that My Time To Craft are having a DT Call so if you fancy creating with your own images and supplies this could be the team for you plus we are all really really friendly. We are looking for around 5 people, plenty of places to go around so if you fancy it just add DT after your name when you enter the challenge.

For my card I used a quilting block template from the Silhouette store by Snapdragon Snippets although most of it is covered up lol. I cut this out of some -- papers and then stitched them on my machine, can you see the wonky stitching I thought this would be easier than drawing the stitching on but oh so much more stressful. I used the print and cut feature on my silhouette to cut the image out of the frame background, then cut this pretty frame front by Skyber Lowen from card stock which I then triple embossed and added glamour dust to the final coat. It doesn't really show well in the photo but it really is glossy and sparkly. The sentiment was a freebie from Create With TLC and I also added some holly and berries (after putting glossy accents on the berries) by Rivka Wilkins again from the Silhouette Store. 

See below photo for links to supplies.

Supplies:-

6" Square Card Blank - Natalie & Amy's

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Dovecraft 'Merry Magic'

Image - Elisabeth Bell 'Eden's 2nd Christmas'

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Sentiment - Create With TLC

Die Cuts - Abstract Circle Frame #43343 Skyber Lowen, Quilt Blocks Set 2 #9344 Snapdragon Snippets & Holly #5900 Rivka Wilkins

Glitter - Glamour Dust

Glossy Accents - Ranger

Embossing - Ranger

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Skin - Apricot, Oatmeal & Blush

Hair - Lemon Chiffon, Primrose, Buttercup & Pastel Yellow

Fern & Tree - Forest Green, Marsh Green, Apple & Bright Green

Ribbon & Baubles - Berry Red, Vermilion & Hot Pink

Babygrow - Mulberry, Frosted Pink, Cerise & Baby Pink

Teddy - Cappuchino, Sandstone & Champagne

Presents - Arctic Blue, Cool Aqua & Soft Aqua

Lights - Sleigh Bell, Arctic Blue, Cool Aqua & Soft Aqua.

   

That's all from me for today see you all soon. 

Silhouette Challenge 'Shaped Card' Challenge

It's the first of the month again and time 

for another Challenge over at

A blog dedicated to the Silhouette Cutting Machines.
You MUST use a Silhouette somehow in your project.

Ch# 4 Shaped Card

Begins: Thursday, August 1

Ends: Saturday, August 31

Sponsors this month are:

My Scrap Chick
Prize: $10.00 GC


My Crafting Channel
Prize: $15.00 Amazon GC


Tabitha Designs 
Digi Pack (Winner's Choice)


Little Scraps of Heaven Designs
$15..00 GC

Good morning all, as it is the 8th of the month that means it is time for me to share my Silhouette project for you all but before I do that I want to share something else and that is this little bit of family history. You see today is a very important day as we wish 

Happy Birthday to my grandson Harley who is 1 today, 

My step dad who is 79 today, 

My brother in law who is 47 today & 

David's uncle who would have been 64 today had he not passed away a couple of days prior to his birthday last year.

Do you see the connection apart from my step dad of course! Each generation is born on the birthday of their uncle, how many times does that happen?

Anyhow enough waffling and back to my project which is of course a large 8" shaped card for Harley who is mad about ducks, yes I know this looks like a chick but it is supposed to be a duck according to the Silhouette Store. I mirrored the image left, then welded it together to make the shape, then typed the birthday and welded that not only to itself (each letter) but to the shaped card too. I then made an offset layer to give me the edge around the image. I cut another layer of both the duck and the wording and placed the duck on action wobbles so it sort of jiggles around along with the googly eyes.

Supplies:-

Card Stock - Lidl

Die Cut - Baby Ducks #39698 by Patty Young

Beak Shine - Ranger Glossy Accents

Googling Eyes - Stash

Wobble - AW Action Wobbles

Not many supplies today.

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

To be edited.

Thanks for stopping by, I am off to party with the kiddies oh and my dad lol.

See you all soon.

My Time To Craft 'Christmas In May' Challenge

Good morning all. Boy was it cold yesterday I so hope it is warmer today.

This week at My Time To Craft we are challenged to, wait for it....... 'CHRISTMAS In May', well having only just got my blogger account back this week and with all that is going on here I haven't had chance to make a new card so I am showing you a card I made for last Christmas.

For my card I have used a Stitchy Bear image called 'Holly Bough' coloured with Promarkers & Flexmarkers and have added Glossy Accents to the berries. I can't remember whose the papers are but will edit it if I find them. The green section has been edged with a Spellbinders Edgeabilities die and embossed with a Cuttlebug Holly folder. The ribbon is from a Anna Griffin set.

Supplies:-

6" Card Blank - Boyes

Card Stock - Bazzill

Image - Stitchy Bear 'Holly Bough'

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Sentiment - Personal Impressions

Die - Spellbinders Edgeabilities

Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Holly'

Gloss - Ranger Glossy Accents

Ribbon - Anna Griffin

 Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Leaves - Holly & Pine

Berries - Crimson & Berrie Red

Ribbon - Dusky Rose & Blossom

Branch - Cocoa & Cinnamon

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

A & T Emerald Faeries - Ribbons

Crafting Musketeers - Anything Goes

Our Creative Corner - Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T - Christmas

My Heart Pieces - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend.

Moving Along With The Times 'Decoupage' Challenge

Good morning all, hope your all having a good week. I had a lovely day yesterday for my birthday and thank you all for the birthday wishes.

It's time for a new challenge over at Moving Along With The Times and this week I am the hostess and chose 'Decoupage' as the challenge. You can use either the traditional type or a layered stamp. You need to hop over to the challenge blog to see all the wonderful creations the design team have made. 

For my card I used this adorable little bear called Popcorn, it is quite a large image so went for an A5 sized card. This is another of my never used before stamps and I enjoyed the challenge of colouring such a large area. Because the image is so big I kept it quite simple. I die cut the flag strips on my cameo using a Lori Whitlock file.

Supplies:-

A5 Card Blank - Boyes

Card Stock - Bazzill

Designer Papers - Craft Creations

Image & Sentiment - Crafter's Companion 'Popcorn Bear Smile'

Medium - Promarkers & Flexmarkers

Flag - Silhouette 6 Banner Set by Lori Whitlock

Gloss - Ranger

Promarkers & Flexmarkers Used:-

Teddy - Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tan, March Hare & Light Fawn

Blanket - Tan, Ivory & Linen

Balloons - Verdigris, Duck Egg, Oasis, Cool Aqua, Lemon, Soft Lime, Primrose, Sunflower, Mustard, Tulip Yellow, Lilac, Lavender, Soft Mauve & Spring Lilac.

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes
Creative Craft - For A Child
Deep Ocean - Cute & Cuddly
Use It Tuesdays - Die Cuts, Punches & Cut Outs
Creative Creations - Things Beginning With B (Balloons, Blue & Bear)
Creative Cutting - Anything Goes
Love To Create - Anything Goes
Stamp & Create - Fur Or Feathers
Mema's Craft - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and please don't forget to stop by the challenge blog to see all the other wonderful creations.