Sketch Saturday #75

Here is my card using this weeks sketch over on Sketch Saturday. I have rotated the sketch through 90 degrees to make it work with my image. The image is one of the new Twinking Tots from The Greeting Farm, and she has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47/E49
Hat - E31/BG10/BG11/BG13
Scarf - BG10/BG11/BG13
Coat - E31/R20
Socks - R20
Shoes - E47/E49

The papers are the new My Minds Eye "Life Stories"...they are gorgeous. I have layered them with some Bazzill Bling cardstock, the ribbon and lace are from my stash as are the buttons. Finally I added a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Feeling a little blue today, I had a phone call from my Sister last night and I am struggling to process what she told me...not sure how or what I am supposed to feel...God I wish I could talk to my Mum...I don't think I have missed her more than I do today.

Cute Card Thursday - Primary Colours!

This week over on Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is "Primary Colours". We are sponsored this week by Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps, Kimmie is offering 3 stamps of the winners choice (as chosen by Random.org). We have also been joined by Kimmie, Elaine & Diane who are on Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps Design Team, and finally we have Jenn as our Guest DT. It really is all going on this week.

For my card I have used one of Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps, she is called "Posy", and I have coloured her in Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Roses - R46/YG23
Clothing - B39/B45/B32/Y17/R46
The papers are all by October Afternoon from the "Report Card" and "Hometown" that have been layered with Bazzill and DCWV cardstock. I used my Nestabilities to cut the rectangle and scalloped rectangle that are around the main image. I have embellished using some ribbon from my stash, a red heart pin, a "box of chocs" charm, with some pearl bling and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to go over and check out the challenge...I mean who wouldn't want to win three Kraftin' Kimmies Stamps....

Papertake Weekly - DawnyP's Sketch #27

Here is my card using this weeks fab sketch, provided by DawnyP over on Papertake Weekly Challenge Blog. For my card I have used two of the new Winter kit from CC Designs, both have been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53/E31
Outfit - R46/C5/C7/C9
The papers are all Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" layered with DCWV cardstock. I have sanded the edges of all the cardstock and paper and also added some gorgeous lace from my stash. The sentiments are both by Craftwork Cards and I added some bling from my stash to finish it off.

I think I have made about 20 Xmas cards now...but still need to get to about 50....so bring on the challenges...LOL

Thanks Dawny for another fab sketch...you rock hun...mwahhhh, and of course to the rest of the PTW DT for their fab inspiration.

A Spoon Full of Sugar #76 - A Sketch

Here is my card using this week sketch over on A Spoon Full of Sugar. I have used one of the new Kraftin' Kimmie stamps, thanks to Marlene who let me stamp a couple of them when I visited at the weekend. The papers are Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" and I have layered them with DCWV cardstock, I have sanded the edges of all the papers and cardstock. I have also added a Cuttlebug snowflake that has some DecoArt Glamour Dust on, a sentiment by Craftwork Cards, and some bling from my stash. Once the card was assembled, I added some Flower Soft in Polar White to the penguins hat.

Thanks to the DT over on A Spoon Full of Sugar for the fab sketch and inspiration.

Copic Creations Challenge & Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge

Here is a card I made last night with the new Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps "Antoinette" for their challenge "Tag You're It!" I have coloured her with my Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E08/E13/E15/E29
Clothing - G00/BG11/BG13
Scarf - BG13/R21
Skates - R46
The papers are Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" and I have layered them with DCWV cardstock. I have also used some ribbon and pearls from my stash, my Martha Stewart "Icicle" punch a charm from Hobby House and the sentiment is one from Craftwork Cards. I also used the freebie stamp that was on the November issue of Craft Stamper (the little tag). On the main image I also added some liquid pearls in white to make her outfit and ear muffs look like fur.

This card also qualifies for the challenge on Copic Creations as I have coloured Antoinette's hair in red.

Thanks to both DT's for their inspiration....hope you like my card.

Made my day!!!!

I haven't received an award in such a long time, and today I got this one from a wonderful friend...one of the best! Thanks Marlene xxx

The rules are:
I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word.
So here we go:
1. Where is your cell phone? … Downstairs
2. Your hair? …Dirty Blonde
3. Your mother?… Heaven
4. Your father?… Surrey
5. Your favourite food? … Italian
6. Your dream last night?… Forgotten
7. Your favourite drink? … Coffee
8. Your dream/goal?… Fulfillment
9. What room are you in?… Craftroom
10. Your hobby?… Crafting
11. Your fear?… Spiders
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?… Here
13. Where were you last night? … Home
14. Something that you aren’t?… Skinny
15. Muffins?…Nope
16. Wish list item? … Space
17. Where did you grow up? … Surrey
18. Last thing you did?… Card
19. What are you wearing?…Jeans
20. Your TV?… Lounge
21. Your Pets?…Moggies
22. Friends? … Fabulous
23. Your life?… Happy
24. Your mood?…Creative
25. Missing Someone?…Yes
26. Vehicle?… Meriva
27. Something your not wearing?… Socks
28. Your favourite store? …Asda
29. Your favourite colour?…Turquoise
30. When was the last time you laughed?… Today
31. Last time you cried?…Dunno
32. Your best friend?… Many
33. One place that I go to over and over?…Cornwall
34. Facebook?… Never
35. Favourite place to eat?… Red Hot
I’d like to pass this award on to the following blog friends:

Dawny, Deb, Simonne, Tracy, Anki

Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge - Sketch by Kate

This week over on the Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge Blog there is a lovely sketch provided by Kate.

I made a card...and then realised I had made it with papers and stamps that are not available to buy from Crafty Angels....so I made another one with items that they stocked...LOL

The papers are all MME Winter Wonderland paper pad and I have layered them with some pink cardstock from my stash. I have also used a Cuttlebug embossing folder called Sledding, Karen Foster Sparkle Burst Brads. I have also used some ribbons and pearls from my stash and punched a Penny Black sentiment out with my Woodware tag punch.

As you can see in the card below, the sketch is the same but I used October Afternoon "Good Cheer" papers, High Hopes stamp for the main image, twill and pearls from my stash, a Martha Stewart punch to cut the snowflakes and finally a Craftwork cards sentiment. This card also follows the challenge over on the High Hopes Challenge Blog.
Be sure to come on over and join us this week....the store has the new Magnolia 2009 Xmas collection and some of the papers....loads of lush new stash....

Anyone for Anya? - Patriotic Anya

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is "Patriotic Anya". We are also sponsored this week by Hobbystempels.nl who have donated a wonderful set of Miss Dressy Anya's. Be sure to drop in on our sponsors and also over on the challenge blog to see the wonderful DT creations.

For my card I used Cheerleader Anya, which has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothes - R46/B39

The papers are all by October Afternoon, A mixture of "Report Card" and "Detours", and I have layered whem with Bazzill & DCWV cardstock. I used blossoms by Imaginisce, Prima & L'il Davis, ribbon from my stash, my EK Success punch for the swirl, some pearl bling, and finally finished off with a sentiment by Craftwork cards layered up using my Stampin' Up punches.

Be sure to pop on over and check out the sponsor and also this weeks challenge. I will be back later this evening with pics from the Halloween Party Georgia and I went to with Marlene and her kids.

Friday Sketchers #76

Here is my card using this weeks sketch over on Friday Sketchers. I have used one of my Squiggle DT stamps called "You Rock!"...and the papers are October Afternoon "Report Card" & "Hometown" layered with some cardstock from my stash. I cut the large star using my Nestabilities and the small stars using my Stampin' Up star punch. The sentiment is by Craftwork Cards.

Sorry for the super quick post, but Georgia has a swimming lesson this morning, and then we are off to see Marlene and the family or a halloween party.

Challenge Combo...

This morning I decided that I wanted to make a card without any colouring, and I had my fab new Stampin' Up Butterfly punch and stamps to use. I am entering it into a couple of challenges... Papertake Weekly's theme is"Spots 'n' Stripes", and Daring Cardmakers' theme is "Get Punchy with it".

So for my card I have used papers by Sassfras Lass Serendipity "Sunshine Lollipop" that are layered with Stampin' Up "Bashful Blue" cardstock. The stamps are also Stampin' Up as is the punch (as I mentioned before). To finish off I added some gems from my stash.

Now it was lovely to make a card that was quick (no colouring), but my heart lifts with joy when I colour....I am just a nig kid at heart...LOL

Cute Card Thursday - Midnight Margaritas!

This week over on the Cute Card Thursday Challenge Blog our theme is Midnight Margaritas, we want to see your cards with a drinks theme. It can be like mine....very cocktail or more of a cup of tea....the choice is yours.

For my card I have used October Afternoon "Cherry Hill" papers layered with Bazzill & DCWV Cardstock. The stamps are by Stampin' Up and have been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
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First Cocktail - C1/R11/R12/R20/R35/R37/R46/G07/YG06
Second Cocktail - C1/E50/E51/E33/YG95
Third Coctail - C1/YG00/YG03/YG06/R35/R37/R46/R11/R12/R20
I have also added some ribbon from my stash (think it is American Crafts) and a Stampin' Up sentiment that was punched with the Designer Label punch from SU, finally I finished off with some pink pearl bling.

Be sure to drop in on thje Cute Card Thursday blog and join in. This card also qualifies for entry into the Copic Colour Challenge for this week as you need to use E33/R20/YG06.

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge - Fall Back...The FINAL Challenge

It's a sad day...the final challenge over on Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge Blog. After just over 8 months we have taken the diffocult decision to close down. There are just so many more challenge blogs out there than when we first started...and people are not as interested in making these mini works of art.

Anyway, back to the theme...With the clocks going back this past weekend we have a theme of "Fall Back!", we want you to use autumn colours on your ATC. For mine I have used an Anya from the Rain Snow & Shine set by The Greeting Farm. Anya has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E47/E49
Boots - E77
Socks - R20/R21
Skirt - E71
Jacket - R59
Umbrella - R37
The papers are Basic Grey "Indian Summer" and I also used some Bazzill cardstock for the base. Finally I have added a tab using my Stampin' Up punch and also some Stampin' Up choc chip taffeta ribbon. The sentiment is by CC Designs.

Please come and join us one last time....for old times sake!

Challenge Combo...

This week over on Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Weekly Challenge Blog the theme is "Shades of Autumn", you must use brown/rust & either green or yellow on your card or project. I have also used a fab sketch from Friday Sketchers.

For my card I have used "Lillith" and coloured her with my Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53/E21/E31
Dress - YR61/R02/E47
Frogs - G21
The papers are by October Afternoon and are a mixture of "Night Light" & "Weathervane" and they have been layered using DCWV cardstock that I have sanded the edges of. The only other items I added are some ribbon from my stash and a Craftwork Cards sentiment that I layered using my Stampin' Up oval punch.

Be sure to check out both blogs to see the DT's inspiration...also Kimmie has new stamps coming soon, and there may just be some sneaky peeks.

All That Scraps Weekly Wednesday Challenge

I recently came across the new All That Scraps Weekly Wednesday Challenge Blog, and just had to take part....I really do adore the CC Designs stamps...just too cute.

For my card I have used one of the new CC Designs "Sugarplum Angel Emma" set. I have coloured her using my Copics and added some DecoArt Glamour Dust to her wings for extra sparkle...I also added a little Sakura clear glitter gel pen to her hair and halo. I have used the new Craftwork Cards Xmas Papers and layered them with some Bazzill Bling cardstock. I have kept the card pretty simple by just using my Nesties to cut and mount the main image, and an EK Success Snowflake border punch. I finished off with a few simple embellishments including a heart pin, some ribbon, both from my stash and a Stampin' Up sentiment.

Cannot wait to see what the challenge is this week....and to see who has been chosen to be on their new DT.

Papertake Weekly - DawnyP's Sketch #26

I have finally made a card with the wonderful sketch last week over on Papertake Weekly...I really do love DawnyP's sketches...she is a star. For my card I rotated the 90 degrees to the right. The main image is by Kraftin' Kimmie and I have coloured it with my Copics. The papers are October Afternoon "Farm Fresh" and I have layered them with some co-ordinating Bazzill cardstock. Finally I have used a Stampin' Up sentiment and punch, Anita's ribbon some random flowers from my stash (mostly Prima), Heidi Grace pin and some pearl bling.

Be sure to pop over there tomorrow to see the new challenge...

Proud Mummy Moment...

Georgia took part in a Gymnastics Competition on Sunday morning. She performed her routine and vaults perfectly, I was so proud as only that morning she did her usual...she told me she didn't want to take part. I know she gets very nervous, so I told her to pack her stuff and we would go and watch and see how she felt. Well...once there she joined the rest of the girls and boys who were competing from her club....and her nerves were forgotten.

Well.....she did incredibly well and ended up winning her age group....I am sooo proud of her, not for winning, but for overcoming her nerves and for performing her best.....the medal is a bonus.


Congratulations Gorgeous Girl...Your Mummy is proud of you!

Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge - Week 7 "Charmed, I'm Sure!"

This week over on the Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge Blog our theme is "Charmed, I'm Sure!". I want to see you use a charm somewhere on your card or project. The charm can either be shop bought or homemade....your choice.

For my card I have used Witch Tilda by Magnolia and also the So Spooky papers by Magnolia layered with some Bazzill and Doodlebug sugar coated cardstock. The ribbon and charm are both from my stash. Finally I used my trusty Martha Stewart punch to punch out the bats.

Be sure to come over and join in the fun. The rest of the DT have made some beautiful creations. For this card I also used the fabulous sketch over on A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge Blog...thanks ladies.

Anyone for Anya? - Sketch #3

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog, Dawny has provided us with a fabby sketch. We are also sponsored this week by De Hobbykamer. For my card I used the cute little Halloween set. I coloured all the images with my Copics, and created the background using a CC Designs stamp from the Autumn Kit, and used Midnight Black & Night Sky VersaMagic chalk ink pads rubbed over the cardstock. The papers are all by Magnolia and have been layered using Bazzill cardstock and the main imaged is matted onto Doodlebug sugar coated cardstock. Finally all I did was add a sentiment from the same set as the characters and a few glittery bats punched with my Martha Stewart bat punch.

Be sure to come on over and join us HERE. The DT have created some amazing work...

Just Magnolia Week 28 - Martine's Sketch

This week over on the Just Magnolia Challenge Blog there is a fab sketch by Martine. For my card I have used a Magnolia from last years Christmas Collection (as this years haven't arrived in the shops yet...) I have coloured Tilda with Copics, and used VersaMagic chalk ink to ink around her. The papers are all Cosmo Cricket "Jolly by Golly" and I have layered them with some DCWV cardstock that I have sanded the edges of. I have also added plenty of Kaisercraft pearls, a Prima poinsetta layered with a snowflake using my Martha Stewart punch, some ribbon from my stash and also a sentiment by Magnolia.

Be sure to drop in on the ladies over on the Just Magnolia...there cards are always stunning...

What a little creative minx I have...

Goergia was off school yesterday, and had the urge to join in with a little crafting, and here is what she made...a couple of cute ATC's. If you look at the first one she has made a pocket in the side, and where you can see the ribbon...that is attached to a tag that will slide out. How creative is she....and just 7.

Squiggle Treat Bag

Here is my final treat bag, and I couldn't make them all without using my cute Monster set from Squiggle Stamps. The bag is pretty simple, I used a Moxxie diecut cardstock, and just folded it in half. The cellophane is literally a card bag, that I have folded and stapled before I stapled on the top. I have also used a Magnolia sentiment stamp that I punched a section out of with my Stampin' Up Designer Label punch.

Another busy weekend here with swimming lessons tomorrow and a Gymnastics competition on Sunday...thank goodness for half term next week...LOL

Been busy.....

Last night I cracked on and got some more Halloween treat bags made. I made one more with Witch Tilda....who I adore, and the rest are made with Daisy & Dandelion die-cuts plus some Moxie diecut papers, Martha Stewart bat punch...and that's about it really.

I have kept them pretty simple, as you know what kids are like....all they want is the contents of the bags...LOL

Georgis is off school sick today, so I have an unexpected day at home....which is nice, but I would prefer her to be well and at school.

Cute Card Thursday - Candy Corns!

This week over on Cute Card Thursday our theme is Candy Corns! We want to see your sweet/candy themed cards or projects. This week we are sponsored by Joni, you can see her wonderful site full of digital stamps for you to buy HERE. We are also joined by a new Guest DT, Karen and you can see her lovely Blog for more fab stuff.

So I decided to make a favour box for this weeks challenge. I used my new Sizzix Bigz XL die to cut the Doodlebug sugar coated cardstock. The top has been decorated with Witch Tilda coloured with Copics, a few Doodlebug shaped buttons, and some ribbon from my stash.

As you can see in the picture above I have used acetate in the window and filled the box with halloween choccies. I also decorated with a Magnolia sentiment that I cut out in the shape of a grave headstone and added another Doodlebug button.

Finally here is a side view with the box partially opened...

Be sure to check out the Cute Card Thursday Blog to see what the rest of the DT came up with.