12 Tags of 2014 ... March!

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I bet you all thought I had forgotten to do my 12 TAGS OF 2014 this month and I did almost run out of time, but luckily I managed to get it done yesterday morning! This month you actually get to create 2 tags as you are using a secondary stamping technique.

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES WITH BUTTONS

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz Stamps

Tim Holtz Layering Stencil 'Woodgrain'

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Thread

Tim Holtz Idea-ology

Seam Binding Ribbon & Dew Drops

Ranger Glossy Accents

INKS USED -

Distress Stain - Weathered Wood & Walnut Stain

Distress Ink - Wild Honey, Weathered Wood, Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain

Distress Paint - Iced Spruce

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HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Animals!

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This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have a theme of Animals! I have used one of the lovely Wild Rose Studio stamps for my card. Colouring animals hasn't really been my strong point but I finally feel that I did justice to this little Deer today.

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

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - FLORAL DELIGHTS

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - FOR A FRIEND

SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH

INGREDIENTS -

Wild Rose Studio Stamp

Echo Park Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Twinklets Glitter, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E33, E35, E37, R11, R20, BG93, BG96, B00, B23, B24, YG03 & YG06 

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Charisma Cardz - Clean & Simple!

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We've a brand new challenge starting today at CHARISMA CARDZ which is Clean & Simple! I coloured directly onto one of the Penny Black stamps I bought last month with Distress Markers then stamped onto a card blank. The sentiment is also by Penny Black and I just finished the card with some dew drops. All in all the card took me 20 minutes in total, I do love how C&S cards are so quick to do!

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

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - FLORAL DELIGHTS

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps

Dew Drops

Ranger Glossy Accents

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Coffee

Distress Markers - Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed, Vintage Photo, Squeezed Lemonade, Brushed Corduroy & Spiced Marmalade

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - It's A Girl Thing!

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This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is It's A Girl Thing! We want to see creations for females only, perfect for the fact it is Mother's Day in the UK this Sunday.
 This week's prize is from MEL JENS DESIGNS and is 4 DIGITAL IMAGES OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE! Both me and the DT have used images provided by the Sponsor this week on our cards.

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

INKY CHICKS - LACE UP

SIMON SAYS STAMP - GLITTER IT

(Glitter on Flowers)

INGREDIENTS -

Digi Image by Mel Jens Designs

LOTV Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Twinklets Glitter, Lace, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Button, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, V00 & B23

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PTW - Sketch!

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This week over at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY we have the challenge of using a Sketch! You can use one of the old ones or the new one like I have. This week I have used an LOTV image once again but this time I have coloured it myself!

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

LOTV CHALLENGE - BINGO - RIBBON,PEARLS,FLOWERS

INKY CHICKS - LACE UP

SIMON SAYS STAMP - GLITTER IT

(Glitter on Flowers)

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV Sketch Pad

LOTV Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Twinklets Glitter, Lace, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Heart Button, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R81, R85, BG93, BG96 & B00

P.S. Please ignore the picture advertisements in the top left corner of my blog background. They have nothing to do with me, the background provider has obviously started adding random adverts to their designs ...

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Cards

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Just a short and sweet post from me today.

For any of you interested I have listed a few of my recent cards for sale over on ebay.

They will be ending TOMORROW EVENING APPROX 7PM LONDON TIME so if you fancy a look please follow the link below.

MY CARDS

Have a good day!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Spoil Yourself Silly!

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This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have another free week where we can make anything we want. You may have already guessed by now that I have taken a liking to the Stamping Bella Uptown Girls range and today is no exception! lol 

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

ALLSORTS - PRETTY IN PINK

SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella Stamp

Sentiment Stamp from PB Set 'Bubbly'

MME Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Twinklets Glitter, Lace, Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

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

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Vintage / Shabby Chic!

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This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is to use the style of Vintage / Shabby Chic! All you need to do is style your creations in this way. This week we are joined by a brand new sponsor called LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS and they have a beautiful on-line store full of gorgeous crafting goodies!

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

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS

SIMON SAYS STAMP - MOTHERS DAY / SPECIAL GIRL

ALLSORTS - PRETTY IN PINK

MAGNOLIA DOWN UNDER - BIRTHDAY

TILDA'S TOWN - SPRING IS IN THE AIR

INKY CHICKS - LACE UP YOUR CARD

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia Stamp

Sentiment stamp from a MFT set

Maja Design Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Twinklets Glitter, Lace, Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R81, R85 & BG93

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PTW - For Mum!

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This week over at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY we have the challenge of For Mum! I have used another pre-coloured image by LOTV for today's card and followed their sketch they have over on their blog.

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

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS

SIMON SAYS STAMP - MOTHERS DAY / SPECIAL GIRL

ALLSORTS - PRETTY IN PINK

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV Art Pad - James & Jenny Bear

Magnolia Sentiment Stamp

LOTV Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Twinklets Glitter, Ribbons, Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Flowers!

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This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have the theme of Flowers! Each of the DT have used images for our focal points including flowers. I have used one of the new Tiddly Inks stamps that we have over on the website along with a super eye-catching new paper pad by Echo Park!

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

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS

SIMON SAYS STAMP - MOTHERS DAY / SPECIAL GIRL

INGREDIENTS -

'Friends are Flowers' Rubber Stamp by Tiddly Inks

Echo Park Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Twinklets Glitter, Ribbons,Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops

£1 MMCS Embellishment Packs

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, RV14 & BG93

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX