And The Winners of my Blog Candy Giveaway........

Ok, the numbers were randomly selected by my Hubby David. For the first prize he picked number 10 which is........CRAFTYC, and the second number he chose was 31.........Anne E.

So please email me your addresses and I will get these stamped images in the mail to you, so that you can get creating for Halloween.

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge "Tag You're It"

This week over on Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge Blog the theme is "Tag You're It!". For mine, I have used the School Collection coloured with my ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Cocoa/Umber (Hair)
Gold (Hairband)
Marsh Green (T-Shirt)
Ruby/Gold (Tank Top)
Moss (Skirt)
Gold (Ruler)
Black/Cinnamon (both Blackboards)
The papers are by Scenic Route, and I have added a tab at the top using an SU punch. I have turned my ATC into a tag by adding some string and it will be used on a Thank You gift for Georgia's teacher, and will also match a card that I have already made.

So go over and check out the challenge and see what the DT have come up with.....they are all so fab, and also co cute.

I have not been crafting as much this week as I am feeling under the weather. I have been having headaches everyday for almost a week, so the Doctor has suggested that I keep a diary of when, where it hurts and now much pain reflief I have to take....I will go back in a couple of weeks and he will see if there is a pattern....I had a slight headache earlier, but went out for some fresh air and it is almost gone...I am hoping to get back into the swing of things tonight.

Ismaki Challenge #35 by Isa

This week over on the Ismaki Challenge Blog the sketch has been provided by Isa....with the option of using lace....looks like both Isa and I forgot the lace...LOL

For my card I have used a couple of hAnglar images from the Summer Club Kit, plus the leaves are by Magnolia from the Fall Club Kit. The images have been coloured with ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
GIRL
Mustard/Gold(Hair)
Berry Red (Head Scarf & Trousers)
Moss (Apron & Wellies)
Terracotta (Plant Tray)
Grass/Sandstone (Plants)
BOY
Cocoa/Umber (Hair)
Berry Red (Neckerchief)
Moss (T-Shirt)
Warm Grey 1 (Dungarees)
Warm Grey 3 (Shoes)
Terracotta/Warm Grey 2 (Spade)

Moss/Marsh Green (Leaves)

The patterned paper is from the "Just for Him" Forever Friends paper pad, and the cardstock is from a core-dinations pad. I have added a sentiment by Printworks and bling from my stash.

Another great sketch from the DT...thanks for looking.

hAnglar & stAnglar Blog Candy Giveaway....

Just a couple more days left to be in with a chance to win some hAnglar & stAnglar candy...remember all you need to do is become a "Follower" of my blog to win. First name randomly drawn wins 3 of each of the 7 Halloween images I have, and second name randomly picked will receive 1 copy of each....so come on click on the link to the right and be a "Follower".

More Cards from my Crafting Weekend....

In between scrapping and finishing off a mini book, I have been making the odd card. This one uses the remains of the Fancy Pants "Simplicity" papers that I used the other day. This time I have added an image by hAnglar & stAnglar coloured with ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Cocoa/Umber (Hair)
Turquoise (Jacket)
Magenta (Dress)
Lime Green (Under Skirt)
Sandstone (Tag)
Cocoa (Shoes)
The flowers are Prima Painterly Petals and the ribbon is from HobbyCraft. I have finished off by using a Printworks stamp, stamped into the tag the girl is holding and also adding a stab made with my SU punch and stamping onto that. I have also added Sakura clear glitter gel pen to her hair and Stickes to the centre of the flowers.

Here is another I made today using Drean Street "Hugs n Kisses" papers with a Whiff of Joy stamp "Melinda Blowing Kisses". The image has been coloured with ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Cocoa/Umber (Hair)
Pastel Green/Turquoise (Jeans)
pastel Green (Hairband)
Rose Pink (Top)
Magenta (Hearts)
Again I have used the Prima Painterly Petals flowers with added Stickles to the centre and petals....with a touch of bling to finish...I do love these colours, they are so vibrant and gorgeous.

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 30 "Buttons & Bows"

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog the theme is "Buttons & Bows". Feeling totally inspired by Marlene's gorgeous Christmas Tree....I so wanted to copy, but couldn't find a tree stamp that worked....so finally gave up. For my card I have used one of my new High Hopes stamps, with a sentiment by Kelly Panacci. The papers are from the new DCWV Xmas Paper Stack and I have used some of the new core-dinations cardstock that I got yesterday. With added buttons from my stash and American Craft ribbons tied into bows....and of course some added bling.

Ok, so I better get back to crafting.....plenty of time to surf later.....or Sunday maybe. Have a great weekend everyone.

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 20 "Pink & Green"

Here is a card I made for this weeks challenge over on A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge Blog. Thge image is byElisabeth Bell for Sugar Nellie, and I have coloured her using ProMarkers, colours as follows...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Cinnamon/Umber (Hair)
Magenta (Hat)
Turquoise (Trousers & Hair Ties)
Blossom (Top & Flowers)
Lime Green (Grass & Foilage)

The papers I have used are from the Simplicity range by Fancy Pants and I have used a couple of Prima flowers, with a Doodlebug glitter brad and spacer in the centre. The sentiment is one by PrintWorks that I got from Stamp Addicts, and the flourish in the corner is from the same pack. I used a Stampin' Up punch to make the tab and finally added some Stickles and Sakura clear glitter gel pen for sparkle.

Well my stash is packed and I am about to head upstairs to pack my clothes, and then at lunchtime I am heading off to Chesham to the Hotel for a weekend of self indulgence.....well crafting and eating...CHILD FREE.....yay what luxury.

A Couple of Cards...

I finally finished off this card last night. It had been sitting on my craft table for a couple of days. I just couldn't decide how to do the sentiment.....it is hard to stamp onto brown cardstock. In the end I decided to use my ATB tape writer and a tag. I love the combination of colours as it reminds me of raspberry truffle....yum yum. All the cardstock (inc the CI cardstock with holes by Samantha Walker) and the felt heart were from my September ScrapaGoGo kit, I added the Prima Flowers, gems and the tag and tape writer sentiment. The image is one of the hAnglar & stAnglar Winter Club Kit...and is so cute, although I think I prefer the little boy version with his backward facing cap.....so cute.

This was a quick and easy card I made for a Car Crazy Football loving male....All I have used on this card are papers from the Forever Friends "For Him" paper pad, with an added sentiment is a stamp by PrintWorks that I got at Ally Pally from Stamp Addicts....I really must drive over there and get some of the other packs....they were fab.

Last night I started to pack my stash for the weekend...cannot wait. Just have to finish work at 3pm today and I am done for the week....really looking forward to tomorrow, a whole weekend of crafting, nice food and NO Kids/Hubbys.....BLISS

Also I have just seen that over on the hAnglar & stAnglar blog, they are showing 11 of my most recent cards. It is not the first time I have had cards on their blog...but this is the most they have featured at any one time....I do LOVE those stamps.

I also wanted to thank everyone that emailed me about the hAnglars that I was selling, they are now sold....I think I could have sold them a few times over....the correct ones are now on order, and now I have them to look forward to.

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge "Open theme"

This week over on the Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge Blog we have an Open Theme...with a prize. As some of you may know DT member Shary is also on the Alota Stamps DT...and she has a wonderful prize up for grabs this week....we also have a little twist. This week Shary is arranging a swap of the ATC's. So if you want to participate all you need to do is make an ATC and send it to Shary (the address is on the Blog) and she will send you an ATC made by someone else. So if you have never swapped before, you can now....there is also a chance that you will receive an ATC from a DT member as some of us are also taking part....mine is up for grabs if anyone is interested. Ok, so I have used another hAnglar & stAnglar image, coloured with ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Black (Hat)
Cocoa (Hair)
Blue Pearl (Trousers)
Rose Pink/Lavendar (Top)
Umber (Shoes)

I have added the wording using my ATB Tape Writer (I trimmed the tape down before I stuck it on so that it took up less space. The papers are from one of the Forever Friends paper pads by Paper Mania, and finally I added some pink bling.

Pop over, take a look, and come and join in the fun.

Papertake Weekly Challenge "No Stamping"

This week over on Papertake Weekly Challenge Blog, we have been given the choice of creating a card for a 1st...Birthday/Christmas...OR....a card with NO stamping. So I opted for the no stamping, and here is my card. I have used the Forever Friends "Christmas Snow", I took one of the sheets with a character on and cut it to make the focal image of the card. I have then used other sheets to mat and layer. The flowers and snowflake are both by Prima, and since this photo I have added more Stickles to the snowflakes for extra sparkle.

I really should be packing for the weekend...but have put it off until tomorrow....LOL

Another hAnglar & stAnglar card

On Sunday morning I was all caught up with the challenges on the challenge blogs that I like to follow, so decided to just sit and colour and use up some scraps from my ScrapaGoGo DT Kits...and this is what I made. All items with the exception of the ribbon (which was American Craft) and the stamped imaged (a hAnglar & stAnglar) are from the September GoGo Create Kit. The image is coloured with ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Apricot (Hat & Ruffle)
Carmine (Tunic)
Moss (Trousers)
Pastel Blue (Shoes & Shadow)
Forest Green/Grass (Leaves of plant)
Ruby (Flowers of Plant)
Terracotta (Plant Pot)

Had a little accident when I popped out last night.....I fell out of the front door and badly twisted my ankle....those that know me/have followed by blog for a while will know that I fell down the stairs on Christmas morning last year and damaged the ligaments in my right foot...and now almost a year on and it is still weaker and I have gone over on it on more than one occasion this year. Anyway, I am hobbling a little but still mobile...just. It needs to be better for the weekend as I am off Scrapping for the weekend with the ladies of the MKScrappers Crop.....yay, a whole weekend being fed in the hotel and crafting all day/evening.

I got another parcel from Sweden with more hAnglar & stAnglars in.....sadly they are not the ones that I wanted (as I already have them), and at the moment I am not sure if it a misunderstanding between myself and the lady that orders them for me (if so I will have 2 sets of the Spring/Summer Klubb Kit for sale) or whether it is a mistake made by hAnglar.....I am just waiting to hear back. So if you are interested drop me an email and I will give you details.

A little seasonal look....

As Halloween is fast approaching, I have given my Blog a little seasonal motive.....just until the end of October....or sooner if I get bored with it.

High Hopes Challenge #2

This week over on the High Hopes Rubber Stamps Blog the challenge was to use Blue/Green/Brown and any neutrals. For my card I have used an image given to me by a friend. I have coloured it using ProMarkers and I believe the colours were (forgive me...I coloured it weeks ago...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Apricot/Gold (Hair)
Grass (Grass & Leaves)
Lime Green (Hat)
Apple (Top)
Sky Blue (Jeans)
Gold/Pastel Yellow (Flowers)

The papers are both my My Mind's Eye and were part of my September ScrapaGoGo kit. The metal "Friends" sentiment was given to me, but for the life of me I cannot remember by who. The sentiment stamp is by PrintWorks, ribbon by SU, and flowers by Prima. I have added Sakura clear glitter gel pen to her hair and Stickles to the Prima flower.

Thanks to the High Hopes DT for the challenge and as always for their inspiration.

Stampin' Up and hAnglar & stAnglar

I went to my first Stampin' Up party on Thursday since the new catalogue came out and started to make a couple of items. I made the basics of the card above, although I cocked up and had to remove part of it due to a grammar mistake...I put First Happy Birthday, instead of Happy First Birthday...what a doughnut.... Anyway originally I used the light blue cardstock and jumbo roller with the circles/dots on with a Versamark inkpad....but had to swap it for a scrap of Bazzill I had in a darker blue. Anyway the base of the card if the cream (not sure of the SU colour) the dark brown is Choc Chip and I am not sure of the lighter brown...so I am pretty useless really. Over the weekend I added the hAnglar & stAnglar "Boy on the Bike" from the Winter Club Kit coloured with ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Pastel Yellow/Gold (Hair)
Cornflower (Jeans & Neckerchief)
Blue Pearl/Sandstone (Top)
Blue Pearl (Cap)
Cocoa (Shoes)
Cinnamon/Ice Grey 1,2 & 3 (Bicycle)
I use my Nestabiities to cut the oval, and added a kite stamp by Magnolia cololoured using ProMarkers and the same colours as the main image, with added embroidery thread to make the strings of the kite. The sentiment was done using DoodleBug stamps and Stampendous stamps, and finally to finish it off a few buttons from my stash.

This next card was made using the offcut of the background paper I made at the party....the scrap of the part I cocked up on the previous card. Again I added a hAnglar & stAnglar image and coloured with my ProMarkers...colours as follows...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Pastel Yellow/Gold (Hair)
Sandstone (Banner)
Pastel Blue (Shadow)
Finished off with a pice of SU Choc Chip Taffeta...such a simple little card and at 3 x 3 inches...my DD loved it.

hAnglar & stAnglar Blog Candy Giveaway....

I have decided to have a little Blog Candy Giveaway....not a large one....so here goes. If you are, or become a follower of my blog, between now and the 15th October you will be eligable for entry to a draw to win some of the new hAnglar & stAnglar Halloween images that I have been using recently. There are two chances to win...the first name out will win 3 of each of the 7 images that I have, and the runner-up will receive 1 of each of the 7 images. Scroll through my previous posts to see the stamps. So all you need to do (if you haven't already) is become a follower of my blog. The winner will be drawn at 11pm (GMT) on Wednesday 15th, so that they can be posted the next day in time for you to make some stunning Halloween creations......so come on....Be a FOLLOWER....

ETA = To become a follower all you need to do is click on "FOLLOW THIS BLOG" on the right hand side of this post.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge 19 "DT Sketch"

This week over on the Penny Black Saturday Challenge Blog we have been provided with a sketch by one of the talented DT members. So here is my card...I have used a stamped image that I think I got from Marlene....although I am not 100% sure on that. I have coloured the image with my ProMarkers...colours as follows...
Cinnamon/Sandstone (Hedgehog)
Rose Pink (Hammock)
Lilac (Teddy & Butterfly)
Grass/Gold/Ice Grey 1 (Daisies)
Pastel Blue (Shadow)

The papers are all Paper Mania Forver Friends, and come from 2 different paper pads (Hugs & Cuddles and Christmas Snow). The ribbon was from my stash as were the buttons. The card was finished off with a SU sentiment.

There were stunning cards on the Blog by the DT, so thanks as always for the inspiration.

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #19

This week over on Sketch Saturday there is a lovely sketch provided by DT member Gill. For my card I have made another Christmas card, this time using a stamp by CC Designs that I got yesterday from Silly Monkey Crafts. I have coloured the image with my ProMarkers using the following colours..
Cinammon/Sandstone (Puppy)
Ruby/Rose Pink/Pastel Pink/Lime Green (Parcels)
Ruby/Lime Green (Party Hat)
Pastel Blue (Shadow)
I have used more of the K&Co "Peppermint Twist" papers with MM Ric Rac, ATB Brad and Prima Blossoms. To the Prima blossom I have added a PM Brad and and a spacer with a little added Stickles to fill in the blank space.

Thanks for a fan sketch Gill.

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 22

This week over on Friday Sketchers the sketch has been provided by Carol from England. I have used a hAnglar & stAnglar image coloured with ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Cocoa (Hair)
Ruby/Moss (Hat/Gloves/Scarf)
Forest Green (Trousers/Top)
Ice Grey 1 (Cloud Highlights)
Pastel Blue (Shadow)

The papers are K&Co "Peppermint Twist"...again. I have added some assorted lengths of ribbon from my ribbon stash, together with Prima flowers with added Stickles, plus some bling. I really enjoy the sketch challenges, and always love the cards that I make with them....so thanks Friday Sketchers, and thanks Carol.

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 30 "Christmas Animals"

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday the challenge is to make a Christmas Animal card. As luck would have it I bought on last weekend at Ally Pally. The stamp is by Creative Expressions and I have coloured it with my ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ice Grey 1 (Fur)
Blush (Nose)
Gold (Star)
Ruby/Gold/Lime Green (Lights)

I have used more of the K&Co "Peppermint Twist" papers, this time choosing more of the green/red colours as opposed to the pinker ones last time. I have added American Craft ribbon, Prima flowers and a few gems, finished off with a sentiment by Kelly Panacci " We Believe in Santa". When I coloured him, I tried to use uneven strokes with the pen to make his fur look more dimensional.

Went to a Stampin' Up party last night and got to see the new catalogue. Sadly SU didn't let the demonstrators order from the new catalogue befoe Oct, so we couldn't see many of the new sets....I think they only allowed them to see 4 of the new sets. I ordered the cleaning mat, the "Crazy for Cupcakes" set and the new "Tab stamps" that match their tab punch (which I already had)...been wanting the stamp cleaning pad for a while, so looking forward to it arriving.

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 19 "Sketch by Camilla"

This week over on A Spoon Full of Sugar we have been provided with a sketch by Camilla, and a cute sketch it is too.

For my card I have used a hAnglar & stAnglar image from the Winter Club Kit and coloured her with my ProMarkers using the following colours...
Ivory/Blush (Skin)
Cocoa (Hair)
Lime Green/Ruby/Pastel Pink (All clothing)
Ice Grey 1 (Highlight Cloud)
Pastel Blue (Shadow)

I have also added Sakura clear glitter gel pen to the hair, wings, heart and cloud. The papers are all by K&Co "Peppermint Twist". I have also added Prima flowers and snowflake, and I have added some Stickles to the snowflake and flower centre for extra Christmas sparkle...topped off with gems dotted around and a sentiment by Kelly Panacci.

I am really pleased with the finished results, and I love the LO of the card...so huge thanks for Camilla for the sketch. Georgia told me both my cards from last night were "fantabulous"....how cute is she...