Craft Stamper Feature - 'Stamping Contrasts!'

Good Morning!

Thank you for all the lovely birthday wishes that I received recently, I had a great day yesterday! For those who are interested I spent the morning opening all the cards I received and here's some piccies of what I received:

  PJ's I was given as a present. Including a snuggly top with a hood!

 Gifts from the Parents, there was also a bottle of wine lol

PJ bottoms and a top I treated myself to from NEXT.

Onto today's card and I wanted to share with you what I made for the latest issue of Craft Stamper! The card and tag were part of the 'Stamping Contrasts' feature where me and some other designs got to play with a stamp set by Visable Image.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - SIGNS OF DISTRESS

INGREDIENTS -

Visable Image 'Isabella Lost Love' Stamp Set

Basic Grey 'Eerie' Papers

Flowers & Crystal Stem from Wild Orchid Crafts

Heart Banner La La Land Die

Beaded Twirl, Button, Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, BV00 & BV02

INGREDIENTS -

Visable Image 'Isabella Lost Love' Stamp Set

Basic Grey 'Eerie' Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Button, Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Eyelet, Paper Doily & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

INKS USED -

(Copic Ciao Markers used as above)

Distress Marker - Chipped Sapphire

Distress Ink - Black Soot, Tumbled Glass, Dusty Concord & Shaded Lilac

Distress Stain - Black Soot & Dusty Concord

Distress Paint - Mowed Lawn

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Joanna Sheen - So Sweet!

Good Morning!

Well it is officially my birthday! I have a lovely little pile of cards to open from Crafty friends that I have been itching to open ever since they started arriving lol Today should also be spent having a little shopping spree and a bite to eat, fingers crossed it's a good day!

Onto today's card and it's what I made for this fortnight's challenge over at JOANNA SHEEN of So Sweet! I decided to use an image that I thought was extremely sweet that I was sent a while ago. 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:

SKETCH 'N' STASH - SKETCH

INGREDIENTS -

Joanna Sheen House Mouse Stamped Image

Maja Design Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Heart Banner Die by La La Land

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Plastic Heart, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, R11 & R20

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PBSC - Spooky / Halloween!

Good Morning!

It's time for a new challenge this month over at  PBSC! This month we would like you to make something inspired by Halloween. Even though we don't really celebrate this season in the UK as much as other places I have to say that this is one of my favourite celebrations to make cards for!

I hope you all have a good weekend planned, I'm at work today but tomorrow is my 23rd birthday so fingers crossed I shall be spending it doing a bit of shopping for the home and maybe a little for myself! lol

I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:

SIMON SAYS STAMP - GOING DOTTY

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - SIGNS OF DISTRESS

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black 'Spooky' Transparent Set

Magnolia & Basic Grey Papers

Tim Holtz Halloween Muse Token

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Black Soot

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, C5, C7, Y28, BV00, BV02 & Y38

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Anything Goes!

Good Morning!

This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have the theme of Anything Goes! I decided to make a clean & simple card this week using one of the gorgeous Stamping Bella stamps.This particular stamp I think is perfect for a young female's birthday. You can find the stamp over on the website simply by clicking the picture below.

INGREDIENTS -

'Posh has a Present' Stamping Bella Stamp

Dew Drops

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11 & R20

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Charisma Cardz - Bingo!

Good Morning!

This week's brand new challenge at CHARISMA CARDZ is Bingo! Simply pick a line that is horizontal, vertical or diagonal and include each item on what you make. I have gone for Kraft Cardstock, Square Card & Pink.This week the DT have all used images by the Sponsor, Time for Tea Designs.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:

ALLSORTS - HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

WILD ORCHID CRAFTS - INSPIRED BY AUTUMN

SWEET STOP SKETCH - SKETCH

INGREDIENTS -

'Fall Leaves' Digi Stamp by Time for Tea Designs

LOTV Papers

Flowers & Pins from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Flower Charm, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

Liquid Pearls - Bisque

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E37, R11 & R20

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

200,000 Hits Candy Winner & Creative Inspirations - No Square / Rectangle Cards!

Good Morning!
Well we did it! Yesterday afternoon I had another quick peek at the stats and we have managed to get over 200,000 hits to the blog! Wooo! As I had hoped it was just in time for my birthday on Sunday so I am so glad that someone else can join in with the celebrations! Well it's time to reveal who the lucky Winner is of the candy ...

ALISON
Congratulations!
Please can you e-mail me within 7 days to claim the candy.
Thank you!!!

This week's challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is No Square or Rectangle Cards! 

I have used a shaped card blank from Craftwork Cards for my base and both me and the rest of the DT have used images provided by The Paper Shelter this week. I couldn't resist using this cutie of an image called 'Most Adorable Cavalier and the prize they are offering the winner is a $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

I have inked the edges of the card as I felt that it just needed that finishing touch.

INGREDIENTS -

'Most Adorable Cavalier' Digi Image by The Paper Shelter

Basic Grey Papers

Heart Banner Die by La La Land

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E33, E35 & R11

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes + Option of Halloween Treat Holder!

Good Afternoon!

I wanted to start of today's post by sharing some wonderful news that I found out this morning. My September tag for 12 Tags of 2013 was chosen in the Top 12!

To say I am over the moon would be an understatment! I am chuffed to bits and the fact that it is my birthday this Sunday has made this an extra special birthday surprise! 

I have placed in the top 12 before back at the end of last year with my December tag so I never expected to be chosen again. I am so surprised and I can't stop grininng! lol If you fancy a peek at my tag just click HERE to go to the post :)

This week's challenge at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY is Anything Goes + An Option of a Halloween Treat Holder! Now I will admit that when I first saw the option I didn't think I would play along with it. However I remembered that I had some paper bags stashed away that would work perfectly for this theme! 

On my bag I have also used one of my favourite Penny Black images, I just love the older Halloween character stamps by them!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black 'Trick or Treat...' Rubber Stamp
Sentiment from PB T-Set 'Spooky'

Magnolia Paper

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Tim Holtz Halloween Muse Token

Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Dew Drops & Glitter

Brown Paper Bag

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Black Soot

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, C5, E21, E31, E33, Y38, YR16 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX