27/05/2015

Creative Inspirations - Pastel Shades !

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Pastel Shades!
This week's prize is from BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS and is a £10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!
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I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - BINGO
(Flowers, Doily, Sentiment)
BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - BUTTONS & BOWS
HANDMADE BLISS - ANYTHING GOES
ALLSORTS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella Stamps
Maja Design Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Cheesecloth, Button & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
Turquoise Enamel Dots
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - C1,E00, E21, R11, R20, Y17, Y38, YR07, BG10 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

26/05/2015

Papertake Weeky - Take Your Pick !

Good Morning!
We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Take Your Pick! Whenever we have these challenges we give you an option of 4 different themes to play along with. The selections this time are to use a Sketch, the colours Blue & Green, Glitter and to make an Easel Card! I have opted for the option of using Blue and Green. 

INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella 'Sophia is a Sicky Stamp - AVAILABLE FROM MMCS
White Sequins by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20,  B000, BG10, B12, B23, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

22/05/2015

My Mums Craft Shop - Potted Mouse !

Good Morning!
Today I have a little Gift Tag to share with you all. I have used one of the newer designs by House Mouse called 'Potted Mouse' which is versatile enough for many occasions!
I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
HOUSE MOUSE & FRIENDS - SUMMER FUN
INGREDIENTS -
House Mouse 'Potted Mouse' Stamp - AVAILABLE FROM MMCS
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Cheesecloth & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
Turquoise Enamel Dots
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - C1, E00, E21, E33, E35, R11, Y21, B000, BG93, BG96, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

20/05/2015

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch !

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is 
Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch!
(If you want to use a sketch you can choose between the one below or one of the others on our Sketch page. Just state which you have used).
Sketch no.9
This week's prize is from TIME 4 TEA DESIGNS and is
5 IMAGES OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE!


I have used another of my new Stamping Bella stamps for today's card, the little piggy is just too cute!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - BINGO
(Flowers, Doily, Sentiment)
INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Cheesecloth, Bark Stars & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
Twinklets Diamond Dust
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - E00, E21, R11, Y17, Y38, YR07, B93, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

19/05/2015

Papertake Weekly - With A Heart !

Good Morning!
We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of With A Heart! 
I was a bit stuck at first with what to make but then I remembered about the pad of floral coloured toppers I had by LOTV and decided to make a Wedding Card for a change.

This is also my extra monthly card for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE and coincidentally they have an offer on all of their Art Pads this week!
INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Coloured Topper 'Beautiful Blooms' Art Pad
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
LOTV 'Country Gent' & 'Country Meadow' Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Cheesecloth, Bark Hearts & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

17/05/2015

Ribbon Girl Monthly Colour Challenge - Aqua !

Good Morning!
It's time for a brand new theme over at the RIBBON GIRL COLOUR CHALLENGE today, this month's colour is Aqua! I knew that this LOTV stamp was the one to use when I found out the colour and works perfectly with the Maja Design Papers I purchased a few weeks ago!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - BUTTONS & BOWS
INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Little Mermaid Friends' Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Nestabilities, Stickles & Paper Doily
White Frantage Embossing Powder
White Enamel Dots by Doodlebug
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL -
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, B000, B00 & BG10

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

13/05/2015

Creative Inspirations - Shabby Chic !

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Shabby Chic! 
This week's prize is from LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS and is a £10 GIFT VOUCHER! 
For today's card I have used an LOTV Stamp that is no longer available, but was calling out to be used! 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
SIMON SAYS STAMP - LET'S GET SENTIMENTAL
INGREDIENTS -
Retired LOTV Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Cheesecloth, Button, Bark Star & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
Red Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania
White Enamel Dots by Doodlebug
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Red Geranium
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R11, R20, R46, R59, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

12/05/2015

Papertake Weekly - In The Garden !

Good Morning!
We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of In The Garden!
This was another opportunity for me to use the T.Holtz Floral Stamp Set that I also used last week. I kept it Clean and Simple as I think that style helps keep all the attention on the stamps.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
SIMON SAYS STAMP - LET'S GET SENTIMENTAL
INGREDIENTS -
Flower Garden Tim Holtz Stamp Set
Penny Black Sentiment Stamp
Gold Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Watering Can
Distress Markers - Fossilized Amber, Peeled Paint & Gathered Twigs

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

08/05/2015

My Mum's Craft Shop - Petunia thinks she's a Prezzie !

Good Morning!
I posted this card over on the MMCS BLOG on Wednesday and today it's time to share it with all of you! I have used one of the recent Stamping Bella Stamps from their new range, Woodsies. This one is called 'Petunia thinks she's a Prezzie' and I knew I had to have her as soon as I saw it! I have also used some Decorative Pins and a Button which you can find in our MMCS £1 Embellishments Packs section.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
HANDMADE BLISS - ANYTHING GOES
INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Cheesecloth & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Decorative Pins & Button
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
Twinklets Diamond Dust
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - E00, E21, R11, R20, Y17, Y21, Y38, YR07, B000, B93, B95, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

06/05/2015

Creative Inspirations - Birthday Bonanza !

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Birthday Bonanza! This month is our Birthday month so we want to see some celebratory creations!
We have been going 6 years now, can you believe it!
This week's prize is from CRAFTY RIBBONS and is a selection of Traditional French Lace!
There is also an extra prize for 1 other lucky Winner provided by myself!
Today's card is also my first May Card for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE
This time around I decided to use one of the coloured toppers available in their Art Pads.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - USE A SENTIMENT
INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Coloured Topper 'Jack, Patch,Puss' Art Pad
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
LOTV 'Country Gent' Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Cheesecloth & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
Twinklets Diamond Dust
Red Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Coffee

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX