SJ's Little Musings Friday Freebie...

It's Friday Freebie time over on SJ's Little Musings and this week is the turn of Ronald....Ronald is a Geek! You can learn all about Ronald HERE on SJ's blog.

For my card I have used the pre-coloured Ronald, although I have coloured his skin a bit as my ink is running very low and he looked a little too pale....even for a Geek...LOL

I have used Basic Grey papers in the white and kraft, available HERE from Dies to Die For. I then create a sentiment on the PC using the dictionary definition of a Geek. The "Geek" chemical symbol part was created using Excel to make the graph paper and then I just used a pen to draw the squares....and with a little help for Google and the periodic table.....I found the chemical symbols I needed for the card. I have also used a ticket I made with my ticket sentiment download and some Making Memories mini alphas. Then I finished off with a couple of glittery hearts punched from Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock on red.

Be sure to hop on over to SJ's Little Musings to learn more about Ronald and also to download him.

Tonight is our last night in Liverpool...and today I was soaked to the skin after getting caught in the rain without an umbrella or a waterproof jacket.....I was then soaked by cars while waiting for the crossing lights to change.....I looked like a drowned rat and didn't half get some strange looks from people....I think I was the wettest person in Liverpool One....LOL. The Beatles Museum was great and this evening we went on what Georgia is calling the Liverpool Eye....lol, and then to Zizzi's for a fabby dinner...I had Crostini and then Steak....

Be sure to come back here on Sunday to see my Anyone for Anya? creation....

Cute Card Thursday - Texting Crazy!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is "Texting Crazy!". We want to see your cards and projects that feature a sentiment as a main design element. I decided to get a head start on all the Easel Card Calendars that I have to make and made an Alice in Wonderland themed one. The image is by Tiddly Inks called Time for Tea and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E53/E55

Clothing - B21/B23/Y21/C0/C2

The papers are all Stampin' Up amd I have layered with some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock in black. I have added a Do Crafts calendar, a heart pin, spotted bow, black and red bling and some black and red hearts punched with my Stampin' Up punch. I also added a Queen of Hearts playing card from a cheap pack that I got at Tescos ages ago. The sentiment itself is actually a line Alice says in the movie....you can see a closer picture below...

Be sure to check out the challenge this week over on the Cute Card Thursday blog.

Pixie Dust Studios - Colour Combo...

Here is my card for this weeks challenge over on the Pixie Dust Studio Challenge Blog, where our theme is a colour combo of Blue/Silver/White or Ivory.

For my card I have used King Wink and coloured him with Copics using the following colours...

Wink - C0/C1/C2/C3

Clothing - B93/B95/C3/C5

The papers are all by My Minds Eye Signature Christmas stack I got last Christmas. I have embellished just using some snowflakes made with a Martha Stewart punch and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT cards over on Pixie Dust Studio Challenge Blog.

I also used the sketch over on Papertake Weekly this week....so hop on over there too.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - Fit for a Princess!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog the theme is "Fit for a Princess", we want to see your cards featuring a princess from the Tiddly Inks range of digi images.

For my card I have used Petite Q and coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E53

Clothing - R81/R83/R85

The papers are all GCD Rose Coloured Glasses and I have added a freebie sentiment from Create with TLC, and a couple of flowers, a heart pin, some lace and a Craftwork Cards sentiment all from Creative Treasures.

I have also used the sketch over on Friday Sketchers, which I have used in mirror image, so make sure you hop over there and take a look too.

Christy @ Tiddly Inks still have 35% off on all orders placed over $15...so go and back yourself a bargain.

Cookie Monster...

Here is a card I made for the Squiggle Stamps blog, I have used one of the cute monsters from the Monster Mash set...you can get him as a digi HERE (like I used) or as a rubber stamp HERE.

I have coloured him with Copics using E47/E49/E33/E35. The paper is a digi from Tiddly Inks and I used a freebie sentiment by Create with TLC. I have also added some Stampin' Up choc chip taffeta ribbon, pearl bling, kraft cardstock and a Craftwork Cards sentiment....and of course added a couple of googlie eye....I think he still looks cute though...

There are still a few days for you to enter the July Challenge over on the Squiggle Stamps blog, to be in with a chance of winning a £20 gift voucher to spend on cute stamps...rubber or digi....but you will get more stamps with digi's....approx 10 digi images....that is a huge prize!

Anyone for Anya? - A Sketch by DawnyP

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog we have a wonderfukl sketch for you provided by the lovely DawnyP. And here is it...

And here is how I used the sketch...

For my card I have used the digi imaged Creeper Jack, available to download from The Greeting Farm website. He has been coloured with Copics using the following colours....

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - 100/C3/B18

Clothing - C3/C5/C7/C9/R46

The papers are all DCWV Rockstar and I have added a circle sentiment by Craftwork Cards and a stamped sentiment by Inkadinkado. I have also added some Ikea string, and I punched out some stars from the papers with my Stampin' Up star punch I also cut one of the guitars from a sheet of the paper. 

Be sure to check out the Anyone for Anya? blog as this week we are joined by our new Design Team members...so there are loads of yummy cards to look at.

More Postcards with SJ's Little Musing Friday Freebies...

Georgia loved the postcards so much that she wanted to make some with me.....

So with these ones we have added a couple of other Musings to the scene.....Curtis & Nippy. Apart from that they are the same as yesterdays but this time I also added different coloured cardstock instead of doing them all in kraft cardstock.

I definately think we have enough postcards....in fact I think eight might be too many...LOL

SJ's Little Musings Friday Freebie...

It's Friday Freebie time again over on SJ's Little Musings, and this week SJ has created these super cute beach huts...perfect for a summery project. While looking at the images they made me think of our holiday in August to Cornwall...not that the place we stay has beach huts...but they did make me think of the beach....so I decided to make some postcards so that Georgia can send them to her friends.

I printed of SJ's image already coloured....it was just so cute with the Seagull and all. I then added "engaged" to the door hanger, and also "Wish You Were Here..." to the sand. I have stitched them onto a piece of kraft card stock and stuck them onto a piece of white cardstock so that we could write on the back. I had to dig my sewing machine out from under a pile of toilet roll inners that I am saving to make Christmas crackers....don't ask...LOL

Be sure to pop on over to SJ's Little Musings blog and download her musing.

Tiddly Inks Halloween Blog Hop!

The day is finally here, it is the Tiddly Inks Challenge Halloween Blog Hop. 

The blog hop will run until Saturday, July 24th at 6 PM. We will have a wrap-up "party" on July 24 in the Tiddly Inks PCP Group from 6 PM to 10 PM CST. Stop in and chat with us in the comment section at the bottom of the page. Between 6 PM and 10 PM CST, one lucky PCP commenter will be randomly selected to receive the next 2 Tiddly Inks stamps before anyone else FREE!

Now it wouldn't be a blog hop without some PRIZES!

Two random blogger participant winners will be announced July 25 and highlighted on the challenge blog. Each will receive a $10 gift voucher.

Two random commenters will be selected from amongst the blogs to receive a $5 gift voucher.

EXTRA PRIZE: We will be offering one lucky participant a spot on the Tiddly Inks design team (if they want it) for the month of August. This comes with the shopping perks and the ability to be part of the weekly challenges for the month of August!

Christy has drawn some gorgeous halloween images which went on sale a few days ago...and here is a card I made with one of them. She is called Betty Bellfrey and I have coloured her wth Copics using the following colours...

Skin - YG05/BV08/C7/C9/E55/E57

The papers are all by Paper Adventures...left over from last year and I have added some Making Memories labels, Heidi Grace bats, Making Memories glitter pumpkin, Doodlebug shaped buttons. I created the fence using my Martha Stewart punch.

To join in with our little Halloween Blog Hop, you need to go over to the Tiddly Inks Challenge blog and leave a link to a card you have made using one of the Tiddly Inks Halloween images. You have until 6pm CST to do this, and then we want you to hop around all the participants blogs and leave them some love.

I have also made another card (my card for CCT this week, as we have a fab sketch by Deb) with the new Batty Bugg, she has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E51/E53
Bucket - YR04

The papers are Doodlebug halloween ones that I had in my scraps box from last year, and I have added a Making Memories label, some Heidi Grace bats, Doodlebug rubons and some Making Memories mini alphas.

Make sure you hop on over and check out the rest of the Tiddly Inks Halloween Blog Hop

Pixie Dust Studios Challenge - A Gift Card Holder...

This week over on the Pixie Dust Studios Challenge Blog our theme is "Gift Card Holders". We want to see yours. I have created a pocket in one of my regular cards, and inserted a tag...and attached to the tag is a gift card...all you do is pull the tag out to see it.

I have used the new Clare image from the new Nutcracker Pixie Pack, which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E49/E44

Clothing - BG10/BG11/R46

Doll - E000/E00/E11/R20/R46/W9/Y21

The papers are all Bo Bunny Press from last Christmas and I have added a few snowflakes punched with my Martha Stewart punch and Stickled with "Stardust" glitter glue, I have also added a Craftwork Cards sentiment and some bling.

I have also used the sketch this week over on Sketch Saturday.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's worderful gift card creations HERE.

Lili of the Valley Challenge - A Sketch by Bev!

Here is a card I made with the sketch over on the Lili of the Valley Challenge blog. For my card I have used one of the newly released stamps, called Star of Wonder,  which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50

Clothing - R81/R83/R85/C0/C1/C2/C3/C5

Tree - YG11/G17/Y21

The papers are all DCWV Rose Tinted which I have layered with some Bazzill cardstock. I have simply added a Craftwork Cards Oh My Word Christmas Circles sentiment, some bling from my stash and a couple of snowflakes that I cut with my Martha Stewart punch and covered with Stickles in "Stardust". I have also used Flower Soft to create the snow on the ground and Stickles for the falling snow.

Be sure to hop on over to the Lili of the Valley Challenge blog and check out the gorgeous cards the rest of the DT made with Bev's sketch.

Pixie Dust Studios Release Day - The Nutcracker!

So I have only had a chance to make one project with these cute new Christmas images...being ill really sucks!!!

I decided to make a card with the Sugar Plum Fairy image, which has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E51/E53

Crown - Y21

Clothing - R81/R83

The papers are all DCWV Rose Tinted Christmas and I have simply added a Craftwork Cards sentiment, and some Prima flowers.

I have also used this weeks sketch over on Friday Sketchers, so be sure to check out their blog to see the fab DT creations.

Tiddly Inks Challenge - A Sketch for You!

This week over on the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog there is a fab sketch to follow...

Here is my card using the sketch...

I have used the Charlie's Tulips image and coloured his with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E50/E51/E53

Clothing - C0/C1/C3/C5/C7

Boots - C5/C7

Tulip - G12/R29

The papers are all DCWV La Creme Stack, some twill ribbon, jet black bling, a Craftwork Card Sentiment, and one of my fave Inkadinkado Stamps.....Tracy @ Dies to Die For has a  fab selection now instock...with more on the way....yayyyy.

Be sure to check out the challenge and the rest of the DT's stunning cards. Also make sure you come back on the 22nd July for the Tiddly Inks Halloween Blog Hop...

Lili of the Valley Blog Candy Alert......

Check out the LOTV Ideas to Inspire blog to be in with a chance of winning this wonderful candy....running until Wednesday 21st July.

Update...

I am starting to feel better and this evening have actually ventured into my craft room, so will have something so share tomorrow.

The Summer Festival went well and I sold some cards, gifts, keyrings and three of the four bags I had. The one remaining was my favourite...so I have kept it for myself...LOL

I have taken an order for a tool belt/apron that I have previously shown, and had lots of interest for stuff, including personalised Diwali cards.

They have said they are also doing a Christmas Bazaar and would I have a stall....so I will be doing it all again in December. This time I will be taking more gifts than cards, but the cards I do take are going to be Christmas cards for family members etc. I am going to be starting on all this during the summer holidays so that it is not a rush.

Here's one I made earlier...

Here is the last card I made before I started to feel ill. It is for this weeks challenge on Tiddly Inks Challenge blog, where we want you to match your colouring to your papers...

I have used an image called "The Watts" which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...

W0/W1/W2/W3/R37/R00/R01/R02/BG72

The papers are all Cosmo Cricket "Cogsmo" and I have added one of my ticket sentiments created on the PC.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's wonderful creations....there are so many awesome ones there.

Sorry...

Apologies if you have dropped by and there is nothing new from me. Since Sunday I have had a dreaded Gastric Flu Bug and it has completely wiped me out. I have been unable to work or craft and have barely made it out of bed each day...one morning I didn't and had to call upon a friend to get Georgia to school.

Anyway enough excuses...I am on the road to being healthy again, and hope to have stuff to share over the weekend.

Calico Bags...

Ok, so a few weeks ago I saw some wonderful decorated calico bags on Efemera Ink and I really wanted to have a go, so I order some bags from eBay and over the last couple of weeks I have been making them (I have six on the go, all just about finished now). So finally I have three that I can show you. These are the three designs and the colours are a little different on each of the others...I have done three birdcages, and three dressforms.

If you click on the photos you will see a larger/closer view. I was lucky to be RAK'd the birdcage template as it was cut from a Cricut Cartridge that I don't own....Thanks Gail. The dressform one was all my own idea, I love dressforms and thought it would make a great alternative. So I drew myself a template and cut it from the backing of a notebook. I used glimmer mist to colour the fabric and used embroidery thread with a plain old backstitch to emphasis the template, the ribbon and bird are stuck on with a very strong fabric glue and I have sewn on some buttons. The flowers were made using a pair of my old voile net curtains that I cut into rough circles and sprayed with more glimmer mist, and then turned the heat gun on them. It is a similar technique to the burnt fabric flowers I showed you last year, but the heat is coming from a heat gun instead of a tea light candle...so a little less of a fire hazard.

I am hoping people will like these and buy them at the Summer Fayre next weekend....fingers crossed. I have already had a request for one....so lets hope other people like them as much.

Anyone for Anya - Colour Combo!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog we have a colour combo for you to follow...

And here is my card...

For my card I have used one of the new images from The Greeting Farm called Creepy Monday and I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Eyes - B12

Eyeshadw - C0/C1

Hair - RV34/RV42

Clothing - RV34/C1/C2/C3/C5/C7

The papers are by The Paper Company and the collection is called Girlfriend and they are utterly divine. They are pearlescent and glittered....and just plain LUSH! All I have done is added a Inkadinkado sentiment (Tracy @ Dies to Die For has received an order of some, but you will need to email her as they are not on the site yet), and added some jet bling.

I have also used the sketch over on The Greeting Farm blog and the circles and squares theme over on Crafty Angels.

Be sure to head on over to the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog to see what the rest of the DT came up with, and also check out this weeks fabulous prize...remember you can use either a TGF or CC Designs stamp on your card/project.

Donkey Smiles...Kickin' it for Michelle

Here is a card I made last night for the challenge over on A Spoon Full of Sugar using the sketch over on Friday Sketchers. I have used the gorgeous freebie donkey image that was being given away by Whimsy Stamps. The image was designed by Melissa Jenkins and the sentiments by Ann Vento, and I think it is totally adorable. 

Here is what it says on the A Spoon Full of Sugar Blog...

We would like to share some sad news today, some of you may already know from her blog, our design team member Michelle had an accident about two weeks ago, which has left her with the loss of her right eye and a long road of recovery ahead. In an effort to cheer her up and raise awareness for what happened to Michelle we are holding a card drive in her honor. We have many generous companies and individuals helping us with this special card drive and we hope you will help too!

We are asking that everyone please create a card in dedication to Michelle and mail it off to her. We would love nothing more than to flood her mailbox with well wishes from around the world. Michelle has shared so much of herself on her blog and in her design team work and this is a just a small way for us to give back to her.

I have coloured the image with Copics using the following colours...

W0/W1/W2/W3/R29/R00/R01

The papers are all Tim Holtz Vintage Shabby and I have just added some pearls. As the card is being sent in th post I wanted to keep it pretty flat. I also cut around the image and added a cloud like shape as I didn't want to loose any of the doodling parts.

Be sure to check out the challenges this week....and make a card for Michelle. My Georgia loves the image so much she is currently sat colouring it with her Promarkers so that she can also make a card for Michelle.

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge...

Here is a card I made using this weeks sketch over on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog. I have chosen Angry Ballerina, she is my all time favourite Kimmie image. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - E49/E44

Clothing - E70/E71/R81/R83/R85/R29

The papers are all Tim Holtz Vintage Shabby paper stack, and I have inked the edges of all the papers in VersaMagic chalk ink in Jumbo Java. I have embellished with Stampin' Up choc chip taffeta, some Cherry Blossoms and Roses, some decorative pins, pearl bling, and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

I love this image, as it is just the sort of face Georgia makes when she doesn't get her own way!