The Ribbon Girl Challenge - Dec Guest DT!

Good Morning!

Well as you can tell from the title, I have some exciting news to share with you all! 

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to be a Guest Designer for THE RIBBON GIRL and of course I jumped at the chance! My card is for the new challenge starting today of Anything Goes!

I was lucky enough to pick some of their gorgeous products to use on my card. 

I chose some super pretty decorative pins, lace and flowers. As you can see they arrived the same day as my new LOTV stamps! 

I have also used a Heart Button that I already had which is available from The Ribbon Girl along with some of the white flowers.

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

ALLSORTS - ANIMAL MAGIC

(I hope the toy animals count?)

A CREATIVE ROMANCE - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'You're A Star' Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Flowers, Pins, Lace & Button from The Ribbon Girl

Nestabilities

Pop Out Sentiment, Ribbon, Paper Doily & Cheesecloth

Twinklets Diamond Dust

Blue Adhesive Stars by PaperMania

White & Sparkly White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue, Stickles & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33,  R11, R20, R81, RV95, B000, B00, W1, W3, W5 & W7

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PBSC - Snowflakes!

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It's the first Saturday of December so it's time for a new challenge at PBSC! This month's challenge is Snowflakes! I have used a cute older design of a Christmas pup!

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

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SNOW

SIMON SAYS STAMP - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAYS

ALLSORTS - ANIMAL MAGIC

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamp

Tim Holtz Snowflake Embossing Folder

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon, Button, Pop Out Sentiment & Cheesecloth

Marianne's Designs Stitched Circle Die

Twinklets Diamond Dust

Red & Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

White Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, C2, R46, R59, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Caroling Trees!

Good Morning!

I have a rather unplanned post for you today. I made this set of Christmas cards on Tuesday, in fact I made 5 of each for my parents to send out as their Christmas cards this year. 

I needed to make something quick but still pretty and I knew this Penny Black stamp would be perfect, finished off with some sparkly sprinkles!

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAYS

INGREDIENTS -

Carolling Tree Stamp by Penny Black

Silver & Gold Sprinkles by Doodlebug

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Christmas Toppers!

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 Yesterday it was my turn to post over at the MMCS BLOG and here is what I shared. Over on the MMCS website we have got the new Hobby House Christmas Toppers and today's card is using one of them. This design is from the Elizabeth Bell 'Noel' set and for anyone who loves Angels, this is perfect for them!

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAYS

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - LITTLE ANGELS

INGREDIENTS -

The Hobby House Elizabeth Bell Toppers 'Noel'  - 

AVAILABLE FROM MMCS

Maja Design & Magnolia Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Paper Doily, Ribbon, Button & Cheesecloth

Pop Out Sentiment

Twinklets Diamond Dust

Gold & Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Silver & White!

Good Morning!

This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Silver & White! You can also use Skin / Hair Tones.
This week's challenge was chosen by SUZANNE and she has also chosen this month's GDT.

This week's prize is from myself and is a bumper selection of The Snowman Goodies!

Today's card is in a C&S style as I wanted to keep the focus on the reindeer die - cut. I also needed a card that would be suitable for a male and hopefully this ticks the box!

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Reindeer Die by Penny Black

Mariannes Designs 'Stitched Circle' Die

Tim Holtz Holiday 'Words' Die Set

White Embossed from DCWV Paper Pad

Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PTW - Anything Goes + Option of A Gift / Decoration!

Good Morning!

Today we have a new challenge at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY of Anything Goes + Option of a Gift / Decoration! For once I decided against playing along with the option but I did actually start off with the intention of doing so, it just changed into a card! lol 

I have used one of the new LOTV stamps which I think is great for any occasion. In fact the card I have made today could be used for either Christmas, A Birthday or even a Love card.

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS - WITH LOVE

A CREATIVE ROMANCE - SOMETHING OLD

(Glittered Snowflake)

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Secretly Yours' Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Nestabilities

Paper Flower, Glittered Snowflake, 

Cut Out Sentiment & Cheesecloth

Twinklets Diamond Dust

Pink Adhesive Pearls

Organza Lace Trim & Decorative Pin by The Ribbon Girl

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R11, R20, RV95, W1, W3, W5 & W7

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Favourite Decorations '14!

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As promised I am back today with some snaps of my favourite Christmas Decorations. What better way to start off December! There are a few more that I haven't included but I didn't want to make this post too photo heavy lol Let's get started!

First up is a new addition to my collection this year, originally it was my Grandma's but was given to me by my Mum a few months ago. I love the vintage look and of course the fact it was my Grandma's.

This decoration also comes in different colours, such as yellow, clear, blue and pink! I've known these ever since I was a little child and they were always my favourite's to hang on the tree. I seem to have a fondness for coloured glass!

These next few are new additions this year but are definitely part of the favourite's collection already. First up is a Robin decoration and as you may know I have a fondness for them.

These next 4 decorations are small glass designs that Andy also really liked, it's not very often that we agree on something! lol

You will also notice the red bauble above and the gold below have snucked in. I love the vintage shimmery look so much that I went back and bought 2 more of each a couple of weeks ago! lol

Lastly is another set from my childhood, although they don't all fit with my Red & Gold colour scheme on the main tree it doesn't feel right if I don't keep them together.

Thanks for popping by, I hope I haven't bored you too much!

I shall be back with a card tomorrow.

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX