05/05/2015

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes !

Good Morning!
We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Anything Goes + Option of No Patterned Paper! 
I decided to carry on the floral theme from the weekend, dig out my long neglected Distress Inks & Markers and play along with this week's theme. I have used the gorgeous Tim Holtz Floral Stamp Set I treated myself to a few weeks ago and made something a little different!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - USE A SENTIMENT
INGREDIENTS -
Flower Garden Tim Holtz Stamp Set
Penny Black Sentiment Stamp
Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Jet Black
Distress Inks - Antique Linen & Walnut Stain
Distress Markers - Abandoned Coral, Peeled Paint & Pumice Stone

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

02/05/2015

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Nature / Trees !

Good Morning!
It's the first Saturday of the month which means it's time for our new monthly challenge over at PBSC and this time the theme is 'Nature / Trees!' 
This month's theme is a little different to our usual ones but it's a great opportunity to use the Penny Black designs that you wouldn't normally think of.

For this month's card I decided to do something a little different and create something that hasn't been coloured in, which trust me felt weird! But I like the simple sophisticated style it creates. The only problem is it's a pain to photograph! lol

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - USE A SENTIMENT
ALLSORTS - APRIL SHOWERS BEING MAY FLOWERS
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Black Sprinkles by Doodlebug
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for popping by, I hope you all enjoy the Bank Holiday Weekend, 
unfortunately I am working for all of it!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

29/04/2015

Creative Inspirations - Cute Critters !

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Cute Critters! 
Simply include some animals on your creations. I dug out one of my older Penny Black stamps as they don't get inked up as often as they should.
This week's prize is from RIVERSIDE CRAFTS and is a £10 GIFT VOUCHER!
I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Maja Design Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Bark Heart, Cheesecloth & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
Twinklets Diamond Dust
White & Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Pale Blue Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Watering Can
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - C1, E00, E21, R20, Y21, B60, BG93, BG96, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

28/04/2015

Papertake Weekly & LOTV Design Collective !

Good Morning!
We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Take Your Pick! Each time we have this challenge theme we offer a selection of themes you can play along with. I decided to use the Sketch option along the Colour option - White plus 1. 
Today's card is also my other April card for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
ALLSORTS - BRING ON THE BLING
INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Pretty Parade' Stamp
LOTV 'Country Meadow' & 'Country Gent' Papers
Flowers from The Ribbon Girl & Wild Orchid Crafts
Bark Heart & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities, Paper Doily & Twinklets Diamond Dust
White & Yellow Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, Y00, Y11, Y21 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

23/04/2015

My Mums Craft Shop - Wee Fairy Topper !

Good Morning!
Today I have an extremely pink and girly card to share with you all, which should make a change to all the blue's recently! 
I have used one of the cute Hobby House Toppers which make it really easy to make quick cards if your pushed for time. 
I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - SHAPED CARD
INGREDIENTS -
The Hobby House 'Posey' Wee Stamps Toppers - FROM MMCS
Maja Design Papers 
Flowers, Cheesecloth & Ribbon Trim from The Ribbon Girl
Twinklets Diamond Dust & Paper Doily
Silver Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

22/04/2015

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch !

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch! A nice and easy challenge for you all this week.
This week's prize is from KENNY K DOWNLOADS and is 4 IMAGES OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE! All of my DT, including myself, were lucky enough to use images provided by the sponsor this week.

Sketch no.9
INGREDIENTS -
Kenny K Downloads Digi Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl
Bark Heart, Cheesecloth, Button & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Nestabilities & Paper Doily
Twinklets Diamond Dust
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Silver & Pale Blue Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Markers - C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, B23 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

21/04/2015

Papertake Weekly - Cute As A Button !

Good Morning!
We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Cute As A Button!
 I treated myself to the new Flower Garden Stamp Set by T.Holtz last week after a few weeks of umming and ahhing and managed to have a little play last weekend. I have also combined today's creation with this month's 12 TAGS OF 2015 tag. 
INGREDIENTS -
Flower Garden Tim Holtz Stamp Set
Tim Holtz Word Die & Tape
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Button & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl
Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Gold Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania
Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Jet Black
Distress Inks - Abandoned Coral & Walnut Stain
Distress Markers - Peeled Paint & Fired Brick

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX