NGCARDS: October 2009

31/10/2009

PBSC - White on White!

Good Morning!

This week we have a fantastic theme for you at PBSC, at first I didn't think it would look too good but I can safely say after making my card I am in love with this colour scheme!

WHITE ON WHITE.

The cards look fab when they're in real life I think I may have to do a few more like this!

The only colour you can use on it is on the Stamped Image.

I hope you all enjoy this challenge, the DT work is fab!

I love this stamp I have used, it is one of the new stamps in their Slapstick Range, I also got the one of the 3 mice around the lampost as I adore the small version of it in the T-Set.

I have used some Twinklets on the snowflakes to give extra sparkler but it doesn't show well in this pic :(

RECIPE:-

* PB 'Winter Swing' Slapstick Stamp

* PB Sentiment Inside & FunkyKits Sentiment on Front

* White & Off White Card

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' and 'Snowflakes' Embossing Folders

* PM Snowflake Punch

* Twinklets Diamond Dust

* Hobbycraft Ribbon

Thanks for Stopping by, Enjoy the Challenge! xxx

30/10/2009

Mojo Monday Christmas Card...

Good Morning!

I managed to make another card not for a Challenge Team again this week (woop!) lol

I have used this weeks sketch over at MOJO MONDAY, It was fab to work with!

Don't forget to pop by tomorrow for this weeks Penny Black Challenge!

RECIPE:-

* WOJ 'Henry Mouse with Hot Chocolate' Stamp

* Penny Black Sentiments

* Basic Grey 'Eskimo Kisses' Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Script' Embossing Folder

* Hobbycraft Ribbon

* Spellbinders Nestabilities

Thanks for Looking, Happy Crafting! xxx

28/10/2009

Creative Inspirations - Decorate A Paper Bag!

Good Morning!

This week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS we have a new challenge for you all to try ...

Decorating A Paper Bag!

Now I know some people might not like this challenge but there are many ways to do this, I decided to make mine into a Christmas Card :)

This was simple to do, all you have to do is fold a brown paper bag in half so it is 6x6 and decorate the front and inside. You can make a little Tag to go with it but I decided to make one page with a writing space so I didn't need to do.

RECIPE:-

* Cute Companions 'Let It Snow' Stamp Set

* Imaginisce Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Snowflake' Embossing Folder

* Prima Flowers

* Robins Nest Dew Drops

Thanks for Stopping By I Hope You Join In!

Happy Crafting! xxx

27/10/2009

Everybody Art - Autumn!

Good Morning!

The challenge this week is a theme for you of AUTUMN over at EAC.

The stamp set I have used is by Ollyfant Stamps which I got in Harrogate back in August, first time I have inked a part of it up! Shame on me I know ...

RECIPE:-

* Stamped Image from Ollyfant Stamps

* Sentiments by Penny Black

* Papers from a Magazine

* Ribbon from stash

* Prima Hydrangeas

* PM Gem Brads

I have to say I am loving this grey drizzly weather atm, doesn't make me feel guilty by staying in crafting & watching daytime TV lol

I may be back later with another card but if not don't forget to pop by tomorrow for this weeks Creative Inspirations Challenge ... Here's a sneak peek for you...

Happy Crafting! xxx

24/10/2009

PBSC - Halloween & Friday Sketchers ...

Good Morning!

Yep your eyes are telling the truth ... this is my 3rd Halloween Challenge post this week! lol

I'm a bit halloweened out now lol

The weather here is grey and rainy so looks like a cosy day crafting may be on the cards ... until I get the urge for the pub later tonight lol

So this weeks challenge at Penny Black Saturday Challenge is indeed HALLOWEEN!

I used an Image from the PB 'Spooky' Set, I have to say this was my first year making Halloween cards and I really enjoyed it ... made even better by actually having people to send them to! lol

RECIPE:-

* PB 'Spooky' T-Set

* Basic Grey Eerie Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Spiderweb' Embossing Folder

* Prima Hydrangea Flowers

* PM Brads & Ribbon

Next up is a card I made for this weeks FRIDAY SKETCHERS Challenge as I really need to kick myself up the bum and get on with this years Christmas cards! lol

I know it's been a while since I had 2 cards in one post so I hope your not too shocked! lol

RECIPE:-

* WOJ 'Henry Mouse with Wreath' Stamp

* PB Sentiments

* MME Papers

* Dovecraft Ribbon

* Robins Nest Dew Drops - Gold

Thanks for Looking, Have a good weekend! xxx

21/10/2009

WOJ Challenge Baby Boy...

Good Evening!

I haven't managed to do this in ages, 2 posts in the same day! lol

This card is for this weeks WOJ Challenge which is a sketch but also for their challenge where you have to make a Baby Boy Card for one of their Designers, Alison Acton!

Hope she likes it!

I have to say I have fallen in love with these new hydrangeas from Prima, they have a speckled effect on them unlike the ones before, you can see the difference between the cream and the blue one I have used on this card.

Don't forget to check out my post below this one, I love the Halloween card I made!

RECIPE:-

* WOJ 'Willow with Baby' Stamp & WOJ Sentiments

* Basic Grey Wisteria Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

* Spellbinders Nestabilities scalloped and normal circles

* PM Ribbon

* PM & Doodlebug Brads

Thanks for Looking, Happy Crafting! xxx

Creative Inspirations - Halloween!

Good Morning!

Well it looks like it's going to be a spooky week as this is my second card with the Halloween theme! lol

This week at

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS

we want you to make a project in the Halloween theme, so get thinking spookily!

I have to say I have fallen in love with the Basic Grey 'Eerie' Papers and this Tilda is so cute, Thanks Domi for sending me some images of her!

Don't forget to head over to C.I to see what the rest of the team have come up with!

RECIPE:-

* Magnolia Tilda Stamped Image

* PB 'Spooky' Transparent Set

* Basic Grey 'Eerie' Papers

* Prima Hydrangeas

* PM Gem Brads

* Cuttlebug 'Spiderweb' Embossing Folder

Also if you are a fan of Whiff of Joy Stamps like me then head over to Katharina's Blog as she has the chance to win the Winter Stamp Kit! Be quick though, It's only open until tomorrow!!

There is a link for you in my sidebar.

Thanks for Looking, Happy Crafting! xxx

20/10/2009

Everybody Art - Halloween!

Good Morning!

Well it's reaching the end of October already so we all know what that means... Halloween!

I loved the stamps that were available this year for it, Penny Blacks and the stamped Images by Hanglar one of my friends sent me.

As you can guess this weeks theme at EAC is Halloween and I have combined it with this weeks sketch over at FRIDAY SKETCHERS.

I absolutely adore the Basic Grey Papers I have used, they are great for this theme as you don't really see many halloween papers!

For the inside I have used the Embossing Folder for the background instead of using patterned paper.

RECIPE:-

* Hanglar & Stanglar Stamped Image

* Basic Grey 'Eerie' Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Spiderweb' Embossing Folder

* Sentiments by PB

* Ribbon from stash

*Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Mowed Grass

Thanks For Looking, Good Luck with the Challenge! xxx

17/10/2009

PBSC - My Sketch!

Good Afternoon!

This week at PBSC we have a sketch for you all designed by me!

I love what the rest of the DT came up with, you really should check it ... and of course join in! lol

My card is yet another Christmas Card ... Im going to be all christmassed out by the time it arrives! lol

I have used snow writer for the snow on the Image but the photo doesn't show it ... grrr

RECIPE:-

*Penny Black T-Set

* My Minds Eye Wonderful Winter Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' Embossing Folder

* PB Sentiments

* Prima Pointsetta Flowers

* Robins Nest Dew Drops - Gold

* Decoart Snow Writer

Thanks for Looking, Enjoy the Challenge!

xxx

14/10/2009

Creative Inspirations - Family!

Good Morning!

This week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS we have a theme for you of FAMILY.

I have to say it did take me a while to think something up for this but in the end I took the easy way out and made my Grandparents a Christmas Card! lol

This week we are sponsored by

WAGS'n'WHISKERS

and they have donated this fab stamp for us:

I had to show you it as I think it is so cute! Shame I can't win it :( lol

Anyways, here is my card for this week!

RECIPE:-

* Sarah Kay Christmas Stamp

* Imaginisce 'Polar Expressions' 12x12 Papers

* Sentiment written on PC

* Dovecraft Ribbon

* Sentiment inside from PB 'Christmas Critters' T-Set

* Prima Poinsetta Flowers

* PM Gem Brads

Thanks for Stopping By, Happy Crafting! xxx

13/10/2009

Breaking News!!!

I have just received an e-mail from the

CRAFT STAMPER MAGAZINE

informing me that I have been SHORTLISTED for the

Stamper of The Year 2009 Competition!!

I am absolutely over the moon, all that is left is to wait for the judges vote!

Here is a piccie of my entries!

Brown Paper Bag

WOJ Card

Altered CD

Please look below at my post for this weeks EAC Challenge! xxx

Everybody Art Challenge - Shapes or Punches!

Hello!

This week at EVERYBODY ART we have a theme for you all,

to use either shapes or punches on your card!

I used both by using a patterned paper with circles on it and my new retro flower punch I got from a craft show back in August.

I am absolutely in love with the stamp I used, my fellow PB Team Member Jacqui was kind enough to send me it for my Birthday last Tuesday, Thank You again :)

Hope you all like the card, if the colouring looks a bit pale it's because I took the photo before I put the gloss onto it.