I Have Won Some Gorgeous Candy!

Good Afternoon!

I just had to share with you this news as I was so excited when I found out I had won! Jacqui had some yummy candy up for grabs and I found out earlier I was the winner.

Here's a piccie.

Thanks Jacqui, I have sent you an e-mail and I look forward to receiving it!

Hope everyone has a great weekend, I know I will now lol

xxx

PBSC - Ready Steady Cook!

Good Morning!

I can't believe it is the weekend already, this week has gone so fast!

This week at PBSC we have a Recipe for you:

1 CIRLCE

2 PAPERS

3 FLOWERS

I seemed to rather struggle with this, for some reason the cards I have made this week I haven't been keen on, I hope that changes soon!

RECIPE:

PB Stamp

Basic Grey Papers

Ribbon from Fantastic Ribbons

Prima Flowers & Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Dew Drops

Have a Good Weekend!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Creative Inspirations - Animals!

Good Morning!

Im so glad yesterday's card went down so well, I'm not usually very good at Teenage Male Cards!

This week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS we have a nice & easy theme of Animals.

I decided to make a Christmas Card, not too keen on this one. This seems to be happening a lot recently!

This also fits into the Challenge at :

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - SKETCH

RECIPE:

WOJ Stamped Image

Sentiment from Funkykits

MME Papers

Ribbon from Stash

Dew Drops

Happy Crafting!
xxx

Everybody Art - Sketch!

Good Morning!

This is a quickie post today as I'm pre-writing this the night before!

This weeks challenge at EVERYBODY ART is a Sketch.

You may notice this card isn't my usual style, The card I have made is for one of my friends Birthday as it was their birthday this week.

I always think it's good to venture out of your comfort zone though once in a while!

RECIPE:

Image from Mo's Digital Pencil

Sentiment by PB

Basic Grey Paper

Ribbon from Stash

Dew Drops

Chipboard Numbers painted Orange

Thanks for Visiting!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Sketchers Something Edwin Card!

Good Morning!

I hope you are all having a lovely weekend!

I managed to get a challenge card done last night using another of the cute stamps from the Magnolia Summer Kit.

This card fits into the Challenges at:

FRIDAY SKETCHERS - SKETCH

STAMP SOMETHING - SOMETHING FLOWERY

RECIPE:

Magnolia Edwin Stamp

Magnolia Sentiment

Core'dinations Cardstock

Basic Grey Paper

Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons

Dew Drops

Prima Flowers & Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Happy Crafting!
xxx

PBSC - Christmas In July!

Good Morning!

This week at PBSC we have the theme of Christmas In July!

I was so happy when I found out we had this challenge as I had bought a gorgeous PB Christmas Stamp a few months back and I just couldn't wait to use it!

I'm sure you will all agree that it is definately a cutie.

This also fits into the Challenge at:

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - CUTIE PATOOTIE

STAMP WITH FUN - SKETCH

RECIPE:

PB Stamp

Basic Grey Papers
Ribbon & Snowflakes from Stash

Dew Drops

Twinklets

Have a Good Weekend,

Happy Crafting!
xxx

Creative Inspirations - Chocolate & Mint!

Good Morning!

This week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS we have a colour scheme of Chocolate & Mint for you all.

I thought this would be a nice and easy challenge as I know a few people may of struggled with the one we had last week.

This also fits into the Challenge at:

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - CUTIE PATOOTIE

STAMPTACULAR SUNDAY - ICE CREAM COLOURS

RECIPE:

Magnolia Tilda Stamp

Basic Grey Papers

Ribbon & Bow from Stash

Heart Doily

Prima Flowers & Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Dew Drops

Happy Crafting!

xxx

Two Cards For You!

Good Morning!

Well I have 2 cards for you today!

I would've posted the second one yesterday but due to the heat it's taking me forever to get a card done, I tell you I can't wait for it to be grey and rainy again! lol

My first card is for this weeks challenge at EVERYBODY ART.

We have a colour scheme for you of Blue & White.

My Magnolia Summer Kit arrived last Thursday and shamefully this is the first time I've had a chance to have a play lol

This card also fits into the Challenges at:

JUST MAGNOLIA - SKETCH

DARING CARDMAKERS - WE ARE SAILING

RECIPE:

Tilda Stamped Image

Sentiment from Clevercut

Imaginisce Papers

Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons

Eyelets, Buttons and White Bead Ribbon from stash

This card I just had to make as I think this Edwin stamp is a cutie!

This fits into the Challenge at:

SKETCH & STASH - SKETCH

(The new part on this is the stamp)

RECIPE:

Edwin Stamp & Magnolia Sentiment

Imaginisce Papers

Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

Ribbon from Stash

Dew Drops

Thanks for popping by today,

Happy Crafting!
xxx

My Simon Says Stamp Candy!

Good Afternoon!

I don't have a card or anything that I have made to show you today but I did think I would show you the SIMON SAYS STAMP CANDY that I won earlier this week!

It arrived today and I was so chuffed to see what I got.

I would definately recommend giving it a shot and entering!

Happy Crafting!
xxx

Creative Inspirations - Let's Get Physical! (Sports Theme)

Good Morning!

Before I show you all my card for this weeks C.I Challenge I would like to share my good news with you.

Some of you may know that Simon Says Stamp are doing a Giveaway this week called 'Christmas In July' well I was one of the lucky one's from the first draw!

This has definately cheered me up as I have full-on cold right now so I can't wait to get my Goody Bag and see what I get :)

If you would like a chance yourself I have a link in my sidebar.

Right, this week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS we have the theme of Let's Get Physical!

We want to see a Sporty Image on your card! I am sure everyone will have something in their stash that will fit, I didn't think I would but after I had a look I found 2 or 3 that would fit.

This also fits into the Challenge at:

FRIDAY SKETCHERS - SKETCH

RECIPE:

PB Stamp

Sentiments by Clevercut (Front) & PB (Inside)

MME papers

Ribbons & Snowflakes from Stash

Dew Drops

Happy Crafting! xxx

Everybody Art - Holiday

Good Morning!

This week at EVERYBODY ART the theme is Holiday.

Now I decided to do a little twist on this theme and make my first Christmas card for this year, it is a Holiday after all lol

I have made another Criss Cross Card, I seem to have fallen in love with these but they do take a little longer to make than usual.

I am not happy with these photos at all, I hate it when something looks a lot better in real life compared to on photographs.

RECIPE:

Magnolia Stamps

Sentiment from Sugar Nellie

Bo Bunny Paper

Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

Snowflakes, Ribbon & Eyelet from Stash

Dew Drops

Happy Crafting! xxx

PBSC - Beth's Sketch!

Good Morning!

Thank you so much for the lovely comments about my new Blog Layout & Banner, I am so glad you all like the new look!

This week at PBSC we have a Sketch for you to follow by the lovely Beth.

We have 2 Prizes this week:

$20 Voucher from 1-2-3 Stitch

&

This cute stamp from Penny Black

Here is my card for this week, Another one that I'm not too keen on but I will admit I can be a bit hard on myself sometimes!

RECIPE:

PB Stamp & Sentiment

MME Papers

MS Doily Lace Edge Punch

Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons & Dovecraft

Prima Flowers

Dew Drops

Thanks for Popping by, Have a Great Weekend! xxx

New Blog Layout & Banner

Good Afternoon!

I have just changed my blog layout and banner and was wondering what you lot think due to you all seeing it everyday lol

All feedback welcome!

Hugs,

Nat xxx

Just Magnolia - Criss Cross Card!

Good Evening!

I made this card on Tuesday and have finally been able to share it with you after showing my DT Work earlier.

This card is for the Challenge at:

JUST MAGNOLIA - CRISS CROSS CARD

This was the first time I have made one of these types of card and I have to say it definately won't be the last!

This is also my 2nd card for my DT Work at CRAFTY RIBBONS.

RECIPE:

Magnolia Stamped Image

Imaginisce Papers

Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons

Dew Drops

Happy Crafting! xxx

Creative Inspirations - On The Move!

Good Morning!

I am pre-writing this post the night before as I may be visiting the pub later and as some of you may have gathered I don't tend to just go for one drink haha

So fingers crossed Mr Blogger is in a good mood and has published this and the Challenge Blog Post!

This week we have the theme On The Move for you all at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS.

This theme can be interpreted in many ways such as Travel, A Moving Character or Moving Home. You could also make a card that has a moving aspect like our teamie Caroline did!

RECIPE:

Penny Black Stamped Image

MME Christmas Papers

Cuttlebug 'Spots n Dots' Embossing Folder

Ribbon from Stash

Prima Flowers & Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Dew Drops

Thanks for Popping By, Happy Crafting!

xxx

Everybody Art - Sketch!

Good Morning!

This week at EVERYBODY ART we have a sketch for you all to use!

This card is also for the company CRAFTY RIBBONS as they sent me a selection of their new ribbons 'Fun In The Sun' to design some samples with.

I thought one of the ribbons in particular would work great with this image!

RECIPE:

Magnolia Tilda Image

Imaginisce Papers

Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons

Dew Drops

Happy Crafting!
xxx

A Passion For Stamps - Honey Pot!

Good Afternoon!

As I mentioned earleir I would be back with another post :)

This time it is for A PASSION FOR STAMPS.

I was asked to be on their DT 2 Months ago but unfortunately this will be my last time due to other DT commitments and also some personal issues I am dealing with.

It was with regret that I stepped down as I was honoured to be asked.

So thank you for having me for this short time!

Please check out the rest of the DT Work as the do some fabulous work!

Here I have used the Honey Pot Digi Image to make a Postcard.

RECIPE:

Digi image from A Passion For Stamps

MME Papers

Nesties

Ribbon from Stash

Prima Flowers & Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Thanks for Popping by & I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
xxx

PBSC - Red, White & Blue!

Good Morning!

This week at PBSC we want to see you use the colours Red, White & Blue for our US Cousins seeing it is Independence Day on July the 4th!

I am so jealous of whoever wins this weeks prize as I really want it for myself! haha

If you remember we announced a couple of weeks ago that we are now sponsored by:

This week we are using our first prize from them which is from the new collection!

Not only that but you also get a Stamp of your choice from another of our sponsors!
You really are spoilt this week.

I am not too keen on this card, but I have to say it is slowly growing on me!

It also fits into Challenges at:

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - ANIMAL CRACKERS

RECIPE:

Penny Black Stamp

Doodlebug Paper

Cuttlebug 'Scripts' & 'Spots n Dots' Crackers

Prima Flowers & Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Dew Drops

Ribbon from Stash

Don't forget to pop by later when I will be showing you a card I have made for

A PASSION FOR STAMPS.

Happy Crafting!
xxx