creating cards

Colouring challenge

2012-02-23T15:04:00.000+13:00

This month Letraset have a colouring challenge, and this is my entry. You will recognise that it is the same owl as my previous post

The wise old owl

2012-02-22T17:24:00.001+13:00

I have coloured this doodleowl very simply, with Marvy pens and Copics, and painted his heart with Polymark paint.
I stamped the background in 2 colours using a SU stamp and smudged the edges. Also distressed the edges of the layers and the wording tag which I printed on the computer. I would like to enter the following challenges

Crafts and Me    for distressed
One Stop Craft Challenge    For Make your own background
Southern Girls   So distressed
Craft room orange, brown and cream
Pan Pastels   animals

Hugs and Kisses

2012-02-20T20:58:00.000+13:00

Today's card follows the sketch at 'the house that stamps built'
I have rotated it, as I like making horizontal cards. I have glued on 3 rows of lace, stamped 3 hearts top left(unknown stamp), trimmed with pearls. The Penny Black stickeroo was stuck onto card, and then raised with mounting tape. The Hugs and kisses stamp is by Hero Arts
I am also entering the challenge at Penny Black Saturday to use pearls and lace

Hearts - love - romance!

2012-02-14T21:40:00.000+13:00

The template for this lovely romantic card came from Cardmaking Paradise (see link on my sidebar)
It is a triple heart easel card, and I have edged the cream layers with Distress Ink Antique Linen, and the apricot hearts, which have been embossed in my cuttlebug, with Dried Marigold. I can't remember where I got the pretty roses from, but they suited the project beautifully. Finished of with an organza ribbon bow and a little heart bead which has 'love' on it. I am entering the following challenges.
Pan Pastels    for love and romance
One Stop Craft hearts and flowers with ribbon
Make My Monday hearts and flowers
The Stampman texture
Creative Inspiration    hearts
                                                                                   Paper and Such hearts and love

Thanks for looking and I hope you have had a lovely Valentine's Day

Kitty Kat

2012-02-12T20:21:00.000+13:00

This is the first time I have inked up this stamp that I bought recently (it is a slightly used one) -Kitty Moon from Rubber Stampede.
I stamped it once on white paper, once on yellow paper, and once on pale blue card. I then paper pieced it, and coloured kitty with watercolour pencils. Then added some KindyGlitz to add some sparkle to the stars, and around the scalloped edge. I am entering the following challenges -
Crafts and Me - use new image
Craftroom - cute and cuddly
Scrapbook Sisters - anything goes
If the Shoe Fits - Anything Goes

Fabulous blog

2012-02-11T13:55:00.000+13:00

Liva's Crafts
has this wonderful blog candy up for grabs.
Do go and check it out

Happy Birthday

2012-02-10T21:18:00.000+13:00

Today's card is a very CAS style!
I have used my Hero Arts "Delicate Rose Stems' stamp, which was one of the first ones I bought.
I have added a Grommet Tag from Spellbinders, which is finished with 2 rhinestones, and a birthday peel off. all edges are distressed with a yellow ink pad.
I am entering the following challenges
Pan Pastels for Happy Birthday
Paper Sundaes for CAS
The Crafty Pad for Spring Colours
Sunday's with Chrissy for Happy Birthday

'Plain Sailing'

2012-02-07T20:41:00.000+13:00

Today's card was using the 'case it' sample at
Penny Black Saturday challenge
I have chosen to use a stickeroo from the Vintage Sailing Set. It is layered onto cream card, and then stuck on with mounting tape to the background. I have used ric-rac to cover the colour join, and also inked the edges of the sentiment with red ink.
I would also like to enter at Cards For Men for 'Seeing Red'
and Here Come the Boys
for favourite song - Sailing, Rod Stewart

Shades of Blue

2012-02-04T07:47:00.000+13:00

I have been experimenting with using stickers. This one is a Penny Black Stickeroo. The background papers are embossed on my Cuttlebug. I have used the sketch from
http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/category/sketch-challenges/
I can also enter
http://www.doyoustackup.blogspot.co.nz     for Anything Goes/
http://ditzy-craftymesschallengeblog.blogspot.co.nz/     for Anything Goes
http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.co.nz/      for Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy with bling

2012-01-28T07:55:00.000+13:00

I have used this weeks freebie download to make this card. The cute wee girl is coloured with Faber-Castell watercolour pencils, the shape is a nestie one that I adjusted to fit, the papers are from my stash, and I have added Kindy-glitz around the white oblong and some other sparkly bits down the side
This is for this weeks challenge at
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/

Red, Grey and White

2012-01-27T21:31:00.000+13:00

Today's card is in CAS style. I have printed congratulations in red on my computer, then used a piece of beautiful grey metallic paper, which looks like lace, then finished with a piece of felt ribbon which was in a parcel that I won from Audrey (Hippieaud)
I am entering in the challenge at
http://going-buggy.blogspot.com/ - use red, grey and white
and also
http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/ - for anything goes

Celebrations

2012-01-26T21:35:00.000+13:00

Today's card is in pretty shades of blue and green. I have made it for the challenge at
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ following their sketch
I can also enter at
http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/ for Anything Goes
and also at
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
for Anything Goes

Fairies

2012-01-24T20:54:00.000+13:00

The challenge at
http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
is for a card for a child. I think this simple fairy card fills the bill!
For the background I applied some shades of purple and blues from ink pads Then printed the rest from my computer. The image is from Dover
I can also enter at
http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.com/
as their challenge is to use a silhouette

Thanks for looking

'tagging'

2012-01-19T14:37:00.000+13:00

The challenge this week at
http://thecraftbarnblog.blogspot.com/
is to make a tag using colours from the colour wheel. I have tried to use analagous colours, and used oil pastels for the colouring, which I then blasted with my heat gun.
Stamps used:
Stampin Up (bird)
Hero Arts (script)
The Artistic Stamper (dots)

Pretty In Pink

2012-01-17T15:08:00.000+13:00

This little girl's birthday card was very easy to put together.
The background paper was from my stash,
the deco border stamp is from Penny Black
the oval is cut with nesties
The girl is an image from Marjorie's Malarkies, and the message is a peel-off.

I am entering the following challenges
http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/ for 'pink'
http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/ birthday
http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/ sketch 148
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
anything goes

Thanks for your comments

Constellations

2012-01-12T14:37:00.000+13:00

On this card I have used my favourite PB stamp - constellations. The colours were inspired by the PB Saturday blog sample card, and I have added some rhinestones for a little bling.
I am entering the challenges at
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
'case it' I used the colours

http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
show some sparkle

Birthday tag

2012-01-10T21:14:00.001+13:00

I love the colours of this birthday tag. I have embossed part of the front and added my dotted stamp to the top. The edges are swiped with some gold paint, and the pre-coloured butterfly has had Kindyglitz added. Finished off with some sparkly fibre at the bottom and ribbon at the top, and a birthday peeloff.
I am entering this one at
http://mariannedesign.blogspot.com/
for a tag
http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com/
for Anything Goes

Make a wish

2012-01-10T21:01:00.000+13:00

This is the first time I have coloured my new digi - 'Natalie the Poppy Fairy' that I won from The Whimsy blog. I have used mainly copics. I then layered onto a scollaped oblong 'nestie and then some paper from my stash. The little label on the side is adapted from another set. I would like to enter the following challenges
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
for Something new
http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/
for Anything Goes

Whoopsidaisy

2012-01-04T20:09:00.001+13:00

I downloaded this delightful 'freebie' image from Whoopsidaisy, and coloured it with copics. I layered it onto a pale green, patterned paper, and finished it with a wee tag and some flowers. I can enter it into the challenge for 'free and easy' at
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/
I can also enter at
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/ for 'anything goes'
http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/ for 'anything goes' Winner
http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.com/ for 'anything goes'

Check out this blog candy from Craftylinby

2012-01-03T13:18:00.000+13:00

Here is what she has to say:-

Something I have never done before is to do a blog candy. I really do appreciate all my friends in blogland so I have decided to give it a go! You will get what you see above plus various papers and embelishments.

Please follow these steps to become eligible to enter

1. Become a follower if you aren't already

2. Comment on at least two posts during January

3. Post about my candy on your blog and put the picture in your sidebar with a link back to my blog

4. Leave your name with Mr Linky below

I will post worldwide.

Closing date is Friday 4 Feb 2012

The link is on my sidebar

Vintage

2012-01-03T07:40:00.000+13:00

This gorgeous image comes from the lovely Pamela at 'Free Vintage Digital Stamps' (see link in my sidebar)

I printed it 3 times and cut out and layered the dress form. Added some old lace, a bow, and some silk hydrangea flowers which came from an old stem.
I would like to enter the following challenges
http://theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.com/ for vintage
http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/ G for green
http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/ anything goes
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/ something old - something new
http://trulymadlycraftychallenges.blogspot.com/
anything goes

Card Patterns

2011-12-16T15:24:00.000+13:00

I hope I can get this one in before the challenge closes at http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/
The colours match a lot better IRL - my scanner is getting a bit old! but never mind - it happens to all of us!!!!

Mr Snowman

2011-12-14T21:20:00.001+13:00

This is just the most adorable snowman, who can rock on his base. The template can be found at the member's area at Cardmaking Paradise (see link on sidebar) I have made him for my Grandson and is in the post to him now. I would like to enter the challenge at
http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/    for Snowman
http://trulymadlycraftychallenges.blogspot.com/    for Christmas images and colours Winner!
http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/    for Christmas shape

Christmas Simplicity

2011-12-11T07:50:00.000+13:00

For this card I have used a bauble and chain from the set 'Christmas Decorations and Embellishments' by My Paper World, and the Merry Christmas is from Kaiser, which I have had for a couple of years, but still find it useful.. I have stamped them in red and clear embossed. edged with a silver pen, and layered onto red card from stash.
I would like to enter the following challenges at
http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/ for heat embossing
http://www.doyoustackup.blogspot.com/ for something old (Kaiser stamp)
http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/ for Christmas (no green)
http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.com/ for Christmas Wishes
http://trulymadlycraftychallenges.blogspot.com/ for Christmas

Thanks for looking.

Snowflakes

2011-12-07T20:43:00.000+13:00

Todays card is for the challenge at
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/ for 'Let it snow'

I have stamped the background with my PB snowflake stamp, added a layered PB stickeroo, and embellished with a simple embossed snowflake.

Using leftovers

2011-12-07T06:47:00.000+13:00

I was so pleased to see the Cuttlebug Spot Challenges are back again. I missed the first one as we were away, but have entered the current challenge with this card.
http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/
The paler card is embossed with swiss dots, and because it wasn't big enough, I tore it across the bottom to extend it, and put the greeting in the space. The Penny Black stickeroo is also on a leftover piece that toned in with the other colours

Decoupage

2011-12-05T21:09:00.000+13:00

Today's card has a type of 3d decoupage known as a pyramage I think. It has seven layers all getting progressively smaller. I have layered the image on a piece of a paint sample from a hardware store, and tied with a narrow pink ribbon from my stash. The base card I have recycled from a photograph album.
I would like to enter the following challenges
http://glittergeeks.blogspot.com/ for decoupage
http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/ for recycle
http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/ sketch #144

Another Christmas card

2011-11-24T07:38:00.002+13:00

After being away on holiday for over 3 weeks, it is great to get back into cardmaking again. I am now so late with my Christmas card makes!!
I saw this challenge on
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
for green and trees.
I can also enter at
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/
for anything goes
and at
http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/
for Christmas or Winter

I used 3251H Garland Tree, and stamped it 3 times on the card, and 3 times on different green papers, which I then paper pieced. Finished off with some green spotty ribbon, a gold metallic snowflake, and Christmas words. Quite simple really, but looks very nice IRL

from a delightful sketch!

2011-10-18T19:50:00.000+13:00

For this card I have used the free digi offered by Letraset. After colouring I cut it out and mounted it following the sketch from Pink Ink. I am entering the following challenges
http://letrasetblog.com/craft/colouring-challenge-4/ - use free digi from Polkadoodles
http://glittergeeks.blogspot.com/ - two's company - (I have used 2 decorated pins, 2 corner stamped flourishes, and 2 pieces of orange ribbon)
http://pinkinksketchchallenges.blogspot.com/ - sketch

Thank you for your kind comments

Back to cardmaking.......

2011-10-13T21:41:00.000+13:00

It has been quite a while since I have been able to update my blog, as we have had family home from overseas to help celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. They have all gone home now, so it's mountains of washing, and cleaning sticky fingermarks off windows etc!!
Anyway I have been seeing lots of Halloween cards on blogs, so thought I would have a go - although we don't really celebrate it here in NZ

I would like to enter the following challenges
http://charmed-the-blog.blogspot.com/ - a coloured in image
http://theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.com/ - Autumn colours
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/ - pumpkins
http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/ - Fall theme
http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/ - halloween
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ - halloween
http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/ - punches/diecuts
http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/ - halloween

I have used a lovely Whimsey stamp called Cat O Lantern, and used nesties for the circles, and an Emagination punch for the leaves
I hope you like it

daisies, daisies, daisies.....

2011-09-24T21:02:00.000+12:00

For this card , I have followed the sketch from Stampendous, using lovely autumn colours. The daisy (SU) is stamped with Impress coral pink, and I have added gems to the centres.
I am entering the following challenges
http://stampendousblog.wordpress.com/ - sketch
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/ - anything goes
http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/ - fall colours

Fancy a Treasure Hunt?

2011-09-23T07:24:00.000+12:00

Craft-room challenge are having a treasure hunt. check it out here

http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/treasure-hunt.html

Sparkly Butterfly

2011-09-04T20:29:00.000+12:00

This is such a beautiful sentiment, it only needed the butterfly as a embellishment. I made this for the challenge at
http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/ - sparkle and shine (I have added sparkle to the butterfly wings)

'Sailing Away'

2011-09-02T20:38:00.000+12:00

This card has been made in a similar style that we did at card/coffee group last week.
I have embossed the bottom edge with my shell collage CB folder and rubbed in a little metallic rub-on. I have forgotten the brand of stamp, but it is very useful for mens cards. I have added 3 eyelets at the top.
I would like to enter the following challenges
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/ - for their blog hop
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/ - anything goes
http://rainbowladyschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - emboss it
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/ - go mad with embossing
http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.com/ - 2 or more circles

Travel

2011-08-30T15:10:00.000+12:00

A very quick post today with this card. I have used a stamp set from Recollections called Going Places, and the background is a very useful stamp called "Mini Polka Dot Background' that I won from the lovely Jennie at The Artistic Stamper. I would like to enter the following challenges which are all for a travel theme.
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/
http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/

Bart's BBQ

2011-08-25T07:33:00.001+12:00

Isn't he just the cutest? I won this stamp recently from Chrissy Armstrong, and this is the first chance I have been able to colour him up with my new copics. I have followed the sketch at Sketch Saturday. The background papers are from my stash.
I would like to enter the following challenges.
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/ - show us your wild side
http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/ - sketch #169
http://www.vostamps.blogspot.com/ -summer
http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/ -brown and orange
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/ -teddy bears or picnic (is a BBQ a picnic?)

"White"

2011-08-15T20:49:00.002+12:00

It is so hard to capture a white image on a scanner to show the details, so I had to adjust this a little in PS
I have basically followed a sketch from Sketch Saturday and used white lace with ribbon insertion, sissex folder for the cupcake, Go Create die, 3 shell buttons, and the word 'giggle' is embossed with 'winter illusions'
I would like to enter the following challenges
http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.com/ 'White on White'
http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com/ 'Ribbons'
http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/ '#168'
http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/ 'No patterned paper'
http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/ ' use ribbon'

Pretty in Pink (and black and white)

2011-08-15T07:57:00.001+12:00

For this card I have used a pink base card, layered with white card embossed with a Sissex folder.The PB stamp 'constellations' was embossed with 'Winter Illusions' which gives a beautiful pink shimmer in certain lights. I then used little dabs of pink pearl paint here and there on the flowers. Finished off with a fabric flower which has a pearl in the centre.
I can enter the following challenges.
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ touchy Feely
http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.com/ embossing
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/ black and white with a pop of colour

The power went off while I was typing this, so hope it posted OK

Cup Cakes

2011-08-12T13:54:00.000+12:00

Just a quick post to enter this in the sketch challenge at
http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/

ATC Challenge

2011-08-11T07:46:00.000+12:00

Here is my entry for the current ATC Challenge - All thing Summer over at
http://atcchallenges.blogspot.com/

'Lola'

2011-08-09T16:39:00.002+12:00

This sweet little girl is 'Lola with bird' from Sugar Nellie. I have coloured her with copics (thanks so much Audrey) and layered on to various pieces of mauve paper from my stash. The ribbon is roughly pleated and edged with glitter. Finished off with a wee dragonfly charm.
I am entering challenges at the following:-
http://alotarubberstamps.blogspot.com/ - ribbons, stamp & glitter
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/ spots and charms
http://www.cardcupids.org/blog/ buttons or ribbon

Christmas

2011-08-07T07:33:00.001+12:00

The beautiful glitter that I used on this card (Crystal Glitter Ritz) does not show up very well in the scan, but I can assure you it is a great product. The background is stamped with Christmas words (Viva Deco - My Paper World) and the star is drawn by hand.
I would like to enter the following challenges
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/ - Frosty Day
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ - Christmas in August
http://crazyamigochallenge.wordpress.com/- Free Theme

Tagging again!

2011-08-01T07:48:00.000+12:00

Another Christmas card, this time with a stamped background of snowflakes (Penny Black) and the tag made with stamps from My Paper World.
This one is for
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ PB backgrounds
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/ tags
http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ tags

'tagging'

2011-07-31T13:57:00.001+12:00

This is the first of some tags I have been making. I used distress inks for the background and then edged it with gold paint. The wee stamp is by Magenta. I restamped the cat on to plain paper and glued him over the image. Finished off with a circle cut from a gold doyley, and a decorative button.
I would like to enter the following challenges.
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/ 'use a tag'
http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ 'tags'
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/ anything with 4 legs

Fluttering By

2011-07-22T21:20:00.000+12:00

I have made this lovely butterfly from a template provided by Sara at
Cardmaking Paradise (see link on my sidebar)
The front is embossed with Tim Holtz Damask folder. and then heat embossed with Winter Illusion ep. The body is made from little beads and the antennae are flower stamens which just happened to be a matching colour.
There are a number of challenges I can enter this in.

http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.com/ - things with wings
http://www.doyoustackup.blogspot.com/ -wings
http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/
http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/- shaped cards
http://magicalmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/-use some texture
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/-embossing

I hope you like it - I do!

Playing with alcohol inks

2011-07-20T07:03:00.001+12:00

I have been following with interest, The Craft Barn blog this week, which is all about alcohol inks. I tried Andy's technique, and this is the result, which I have made into an ATC. I am sorry the colour does not show up very well. I would like to enter it in
http://thecraftbarnblog.blogspot.com/
and also at
http://atcchallenges.blogspot.com/
for anything.
Thanks for looking, and thanks for your lovely comments

Circles

2011-07-19T15:11:00.000+12:00

There are a couple of challenges I can enter this card in. I have used Spellbinders scalloped circles, standard circles, and the stamp is 'Lola with bird' from Sugar Nellie.
http://blog.therubbercafe.com/2011/07/26-spellbound-by-spellbinders.html
for Spellbinders.
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
going round in circles
http://alotarubberstamps.blogspot.com/
circles.
I hope you like it.

The Stampman Challenge

2011-07-18T07:14:00.000+12:00

The challenge at The Stampman
http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/currently is 'Anything By Tim'
I have used my new stamp COMO33 birdsong, stamped it again, and cut out the bird and layered it. Also the words are from another Tim stamp set., stamped in distress ink (weathered wood) Part of the background was done with distress inks also.

I can also enter it at
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
where the challenge is 'Anything Goes'
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
for "Free and Easy

Thanks for looking

I'm back again

2011-07-12T21:39:00.000+12:00

After a long overseas trip, it is good to be home again.
I have made this Christmas card - first for this year for the challenge over at
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
They are wanting 'Christmas in July"
I also followed the sketch from
http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/

I hope you like it

Promarkers and a cricut cartridge

2011-07-12T21:17:00.000+12:00

Enfys at
http://going-buggy.blogspot.com/2011/07/win-cricut-cartridge-and-promarkers.html
has some wonderful candy on offer.
Why don't you check it out

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2011-05-10T15:43:00.000+12:00

http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

This week's challenge is 'distressing'
-I have used a stickeroo - "Vintage Sailing"
-layered onto cork with distressed edges
-added a piece of corrugated card (also distressed)
-added lines of Tim Holtz Distress stickles
-embellished with a wee circular paper clip

It's been a while.......

2011-05-06T21:38:00.000+12:00

....since I have been posting, as we have been overseas visiting family.
However I have found a few lovely challenges, and decided to make this card today. It follows the sketch from
http://magicalmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/
and must include fairies.
http://peartreedesigns.blogspot.com/
has 'free for all'
http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/
has 'show us your style'
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
has 'anything goes and circles'
http://www.doyoustackup.blogspot.com/
has 'purple'

A simple card

2011-04-10T14:24:00.000+12:00

http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/
has a challenge to use a colour palette. To make mine, I masked off a rectangle and used my chalks to make the palette. I then stamped with my Darkroom Door stamps (Full Bloom collection0
I can also enter the Clean and Simple challenge at
http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.com/

Penny Black stamp

2011-04-08T07:32:00.000+12:00

I have created the background using distress ink, glimmer mist and then my favourite Penny Black stamp 2642K daisy pattern. I found some matching ric rac which I glued down the side, cut 2 ovals with nesties, the bigger obe is embossed with Swiss dots folder, added some matching flowers trimmed with pearls, stamped friend in the smaller oval, then added Kindy Glitz to the daisys and around the ovals.
This follows the sketch at
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
I can also enter
http://creativeinspirationspaint.blogspot.com/
for Inspired by Spring
http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/
for Spring Blossoms
http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.com/
for Spring Celebration
http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/
use pearls

How distressing!!

2011-03-27T21:26:00.000+13:00

I have had a lovely messy time at clas, learning how to use Tim Holtz distress inks. I made several backgrounds, but rather liked the colour combination of the one. The image is stamped in black, and I have layered it onto some pretty green vellum that I have had for a long time. I also used it to punch out 2 scallop circles to make the flower. I folded it just off centre and attached it to the corner, finished off with a shiny star.. I can enter the following challenges
using anything Tim at
http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/
Make your own embellishment at
http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/
and
http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
and go green at
http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/

birthday card

2011-03-21T14:54:00.000+13:00

My eldest grandson is turning 20 soon, so I have been making this card for him. I have used a Penny Black sticker for the image, layered on black,and raised over the background layers of a scalloped edged strip, a cream embossed (in my c/b) strip and a black strip. Finished off with a black bow.
I have used the sketch from
http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/
Something for the boys at
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/
Embossing at
http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/
and at
http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/

Concertina Flowers

2011-03-19T14:19:00.000+13:00

I almost forgot about this card I had made for
the craft barn
They have had some lovely ladies demoing different flowers and I was quite taken with the concertina one. The flower is 2 layers, and is finished off with a matching button. The card itself has been embossed in my cuttlebug, and I printed the lovely vintage image onto photo paper and then matted onto blue paper.
I am also entering it at
http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/
as I have used a tie on the button

Going green now!

2011-03-14T20:55:00.000+13:00

This is a change from my last orange shades!
I have used the sketch from
http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/
What a lovely layout. I used my Penny Black stamps and green colours to enter at http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
And because the tag is a lovely metallic vellum I can enter at
http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/
flowers are required at
http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/
also at
http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/
and Welcome Spring at
http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/

Amother one in orange

2011-03-13T13:55:00.001+13:00

I seem to have a 'thing' for orange at the moment. This one uses a piece of patterned card from my stash, which I stamped with acouple of the flowers from my Daekroom door set. The butterfly is made from metal using a nestie die and the run through my c/b to emboss it, then swiped with the same colour as the flowers. I have used the lovely sketch from
http://icsketches.blogspot.com/I can also enter the following challenges -
use some metal at
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
use flowers at
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
and last but not least - butterflies - at
http://samueltaylors.blogspot.com/
where the prize is not one - but four lovely stamp sets from Crafty Individuals

Orange and Yellow

2011-03-10T14:37:00.000+13:00

This is such a great sketch - I couldn't resist using it in these lovely bright colours. I have made it for the sketch challenge this week over at
http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.com/

A favourite card

2011-03-10T11:37:00.000+13:00

I started from scratch with this one, by using some of my own handmade pale mauve tinted paper. I then stamped the images on to white card and coloured the lovely cherry blossoms with fabric paint - it has a pretty pearl-like sheen. Matted on to pale pink card and finished off with a peeloff butterfly stuck onto acetate and glittered. I am able to enter the following challenges - Make the card you would like yourself-
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/
use a stamped flower at
http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/
Anything goes at
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

A new pendant

2011-03-04T20:58:00.001+13:00

I have made this pendant for the challenge over at
http://thecraftbarnblog.blogspot.com/
I was so impressed with the ones shown.
I have actually used a red bamboo tile from a table runner that my lovely friend Colleen dismantled and gave several to her friends.
Because I do not have all of the items in the demo's I had to compromise using whatever equipment that was in my stash, so hope this still qualifies for the challenge.
I used a silver pen to paint it, and then went over it with Inca Gold (silver) Then, using Dimensional Magic I applied the torn out cat image, added some silver beads at the bottom, then using a dismantled earring, I threaded the jump rings onto wire and through the already drilled holes, and finished off with another bead at the top, and a jump ring so that it can be threaded on to a chain.

lace and pearls

2011-03-03T21:52:00.000+13:00

I am really pleased at how this card turned out. I have managed to combine several challenges with it. I edged the blue papers with a darker blue ink pad, and also the nestie scalloped oval which I cut on my lovely cuttlebug (however did I manage without one!) The stamp is a Penny Black one called Constellations, and I have added a little sparkle with a Sakura pen. I made the hat pin by adding some pretty blue beads and pearls to a long pearl headed pin. Also added pearls to the bottom strip.
First up for Pearls and Lace
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Next - using hatpins
http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/
The layout is a sketch from
http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/

Easel card

2011-02-27T21:29:00.001+13:00

I had a little time for myself today, so had a play with one of the templates from
Cardmaking Paradise (link on my sidebar)
Sara designs templates for all occasions and is well worth a visit.
I covered the apron shape in a striped paper and the stamp is from Darkroom Door. The watering can stamp is coloured with Sakura pens and the wee fabric flowers are from my stash.
I can enter the following challenges -
an easel card at
http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.com/
fun folds at
http://blog.therubbercafe.com/

Flowers!

2011-02-26T21:26:00.001+13:00

I needed to make some birthday cards this month, and this is one of them. The background is stamped with a Penny Black stamp, and the large flower I have stamped on plain pink, and then on white, which I trimmed back and layered. I finished off with a stamped message. I can enter the challenges at
http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/
http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/

Birds on a Wire

2011-02-23T22:02:00.000+13:00

To me, men's cards are a problem, but I was quite pleased with this one. The pale blue crackled paper is stamped with Penny Black's Bird on wire, then layered onto pale cream card which I edged with Martha's copper ink pad.The 'holy' piece is a cuttlebug die-cut, also rubbed with the copper pad, as is the wee tag. All layered on to kraft base card.
I am entering the following challenges
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
All creatures great and small is the challenge at the Stampalot blog
http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/

Watercolouring

2011-02-13T14:50:00.000+13:00

Following Poupette's instructions for my first attempt at colouring with distress inks.
I stamped the image with Ranger Industries Emboss It pad on watercolour paper, then sprinkled Winter Illusion EP, and heat set. Next sprayed with water, and used a watercolour brush and worn lipstick and peeled paint distress inks to colour.
The pink paper is embossed with swiss dots folder, and the butterfly is one layer pink and the top layer vellum.
Finished off with a piece of lace from my stash. I would like to enter the following challenges.
http://thecraftbarnblog.blogspot.com/
and embossing at
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/

My new stamp (again)

2011-02-09T21:23:00.000+13:00

I am just loving this stamp set that I won - it is so versatile. Today I have stamped it with black brilliance pad on to white paper and mounted it onto black which I edged with gold Krylon pen. I glued some Japanese paper on the left hand side, added the image and also the little shrinked embellishment, which I edged in gold as well. I hope you like it. I am entering in the following challenges
http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/
for Oriental
http://www.cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/
for seeing red
http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/
for red

Simply Less is More Challenge

2011-02-08T21:55:00.000+13:00

There is a new challenge blog called Less Is More and the have set their first challenge as 'pink black and white' I have used my new stamp from the Oriental set that I won, and just tinged the flowers with pink chalk. I then added 3 pink diamantes at the bottom. I think this should fit the challenge
http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/
I can also enter the 'stamp it out' challenge at
http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/

Friends

2011-02-06T20:06:00.000+13:00

For this card I have tried to follow the 'sketch + red' over at
http://limelightpapercrafts.blogspot.com/
I can also enter' Anything goes' at
http://sewmanychallenges.blogspot.com/
and 'Friendship' at
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
self-made flowers at
http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/
and Cherry Pie Inspiration (I have taken the colours) at
http://simply-create-alford.blogspot.com/

A scrap card

2011-02-04T21:34:00.001+13:00

This card was made using leftover pieces from a card from a card I had previously made. I tore them into strips and then ran them through my cuttlebug to give some extra texture. The darker pieces I then swiped with a copper metallic stamp pad. I arranged them on the card with the lighter pieces vertical and the darker ones woven through. I then sprayed with glimmer mist (which doesn't really show up here) added a wee tag and a sentiment. I am entering it at

http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://thecraftbarnblog.blogspot.com/

2011-01-30T21:03:00.002+13:00

I have made this cute card using my cuttlebug for the background, black and white striped ribbon, a sheep clipart,to which I have attached 'wool' and wiggly eyes I hope you like it.
animal antics are wanted at
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
and green is wanted at
http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/
and Anything goes at
http://woodwareusa-clearstamps.blogspot.com/

for the boys

2011-01-24T17:20:00.000+13:00

Isn't this such a cute image!! Any small boy would love to get this card.
I am entering it at
http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/
They are asking for children's games.
Also at
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com
They are wanting male or boy's cards

2011-01-18T17:06:00.000+13:00

I had to make a birthday card very quickly, and this is what I came up with.
I can enter it in the challenges at
http://going-buggy.blogspot.com/ as I have used a butterfly http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ who are asking for monochrome

Making a start for the New Year

2011-01-04T13:37:00.000+13:00

I won this gorgeous Asian Artistry set, and couldn't wait to try it out.
I stamped the bird on to white card, and laid it on the mauve. I had this lovely piece of velvet ribbon which blended nicely, stamped the saying (from the same set) at the bottom, and finished off with 3 'gems'
I am entering the following challenges which are asking for 'something new'
http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/
http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
http://woodwareusa-clearstamps.blogspot.com/

Best project for 2010

2011-01-01T20:28:00.000+13:00

I think this was my best project for 2010 as it was way out of my comfort zone. However I did enjoy trying out different stamping-spraying-layering etc
This is my entry for the Stampman Challenge
http://thestampmanuk.blogspot.com/

Celebration!!

2011-01-01T14:37:00.000+13:00

For this birthday card I have used a lovely sketch from challenge #74 at
http://create4fun-challenge.blogspot.com/
A birthday card is required at
http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.com/
Anything goes at
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

A birthday card for 2011

2010-12-28T19:25:00.000+13:00

The birthday list for 2011 has started, and I have made this for a friend in England.
I followed a sketch from Polka Doodles for their challenge, and used a hand coloured image
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/
http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/
their challenge is to 'Cut it out"
and Anything Goes at
http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

Cuttlebug embossing

2010-12-12T15:16:00.000+13:00

I just love this Christmas tree folder - I have used it with vellum and lightly coloured the raised surface. I attached it to my card with peel off photo corners, which I coloured to match and also added some small gems to decorate the tree
I am entering it at
http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/
for their latest challenge

A little Christmas wreath

2010-12-07T17:40:00.000+13:00

Th Craft Barn have a challenge going to make an embellishment from one of the samples on their blog.
I have chosen to make this lovely wreath as shown by Chris Dark. I have changed it a little as I didn't have quite the same equipment, but still pleased with the result. I am sure my wee granddaughter will want to make some as well, when she comes to stay next week
http://thecraftbarnblog.blogspot.com/

Tim's Tags

2010-12-07T17:31:00.000+13:00

This is my version of one of the 12 tags of Christmas. I am entering it at
http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
and
http://theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.com/
and use 3 colours (red, green, cream) at
http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-11-take-any-3-colours.html

A lovely sketch

2010-12-06T21:03:00.002+13:00

I really enjoyed doing this sketch I chose to use one of my Penny Black stamps, 3867K Constellations. It is one of my favourites. I stamped it on a textured card and layered it over a piece of scrapbooking paper from my stash. The flowers are punched and tinted slightly.
I can enter this at the Simon Says Stamp challenge as it is their sketch
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
and another entry for not stamping on white at
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
using the colour turquoise at
http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/
They have a lovely prize from
http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/

Makes a change from Christmas cards

2010-12-05T21:59:00.003+13:00

I have used a textured card as the base. The top section is a mottled pink which I have stamped with Plum Archival Ink and PB 2642K Daisy Pattern. Finished off with ric-rac braid, a crocheted flower with a gem in the centre, and a happy birthday peeloff
I can enter the following challenges :-
stamp on anything but white at
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Anything at
http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-7-anything-goes.html
and
http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/
Birthday at
http://hodgepodgeshop.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-5-birthday-cards.html
and
http://4craftychicks.blogspot.com/

A cute little Christmas tree

2010-12-03T16:30:00.000+13:00

This great easel card template is available from the online magazine at Cardmaking Paradise - which has a really fun forum that I am a member of.
http://www.cardmakingparadise.com/
Sara has a wonderful range of templates for some really great cards.
I am entering the following challenges - Christmas at
http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/
Not square or rectangle at
http://quixoticpaperie.blogspot.com/2010/11/quixotic-paperie-november-challenge.html
Festive with glitter at
http://simply-create-alford.blogspot.com/

Birthday time

2010-12-03T16:03:00.000+13:00

A very simple card - embossed background, white lace down the side, a pink bow, a pink embossed Happy Birthday, and a little touch of pink chalk on the edges.
This is for
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/
for their first birthday (go and try their blog hop)
http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/
white with a splash

Let it snow!!

2010-11-25T17:11:00.002+13:00

I am getting to the last of my Christmas cards, and couldn't pass up on entering some challenges with this one

http://magicalmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/

One for the boys

2010-11-07T21:08:00.000+13:00

I haven't done a man's card for a wee while, so when I saw the challenge at
http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
I was inspired to use this stamped image with the red background embossed with the c/b and a piece of ribbon attached with staples.
I can also enter at
http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/as I used embossing
http://ecpchallenges.blogspot.com/ 'red'
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ mens/boys cards
http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/ dry embossing

Mostly white!

2010-11-06T20:26:00.000+13:00

This card looks so elegant IRL!
I have embossed with my C/B and used a piece of this lovely cameo paper to set into the centre. Finished off with some embosed ribbon tied in a bow. It could be used for a wedding or engagement card.
I am entering the following challenges- all white at
http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
clean and simple at
http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/

Autumn Colours again

2010-10-28T20:53:00.001+13:00

I just love the colours of Autumn - they blend together so well.
For this card I have printed a digi quote on to a mottled card and sponged the edge with distress ink. I have punched out the flowers and leaves, and ran the darker flowers through my cuttlebug to give a texture. The two green flourishes were also cut with the c/b. I hope you like it.
I am entering the following challenges

http://ecpchallenges.blogspot.com/
for Autumn colours
http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/
for Autumn colours
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
'punch em'
http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
Autumn
http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/
Embossing

and yet another

2010-10-27T20:51:00.000+13:00

I quickly made this card after work today and quite pleased with how it has turned out. I printed the vintage image to layer on to the rest of the elements. I am entering in
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/
for their vintage challenge.
http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/
for their 'freebie' challenge
http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/
for their Christmas challenge

Purple Christmas

2010-10-26T21:30:00.001+13:00

Another C card to add to the pile. This one is based on a recipe from
http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/
for their chllenge. I have used circles, 2 papers and 3 ribbons
I can also enter at
http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Anything goes.
http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/
Christmas theme

More for Christmas

2010-10-17T21:30:00.001+13:00

Here is a cute little guy all ready to throw his snowball.
I have stamped snowflakes on the card and used 2 papers for the stripe. Have enbellished with 3 snowflake peel-offs, a Merry Christmas peel-off, 3 tiny blue bling stars and of course a tiny pompom for the snowball.
I can enter the following challenges
Simon Says Christmas with 3 embellishments, 2 dp's and one image
Christmas Stampin Christmas
Quixotic Challenges Christmas is coming

Christmas is coming- - -

2010-10-16T21:32:00.000+13:00

- - - so I need to make a concentrated effort with my Christmas cards.
I cut this one with my nesties and then embossed with a sizzix folder.
Smooshed it with a green tea ink pad, added some Christmas ribbon, a recycled message, and a glittered star. I can enter the following challenges
Crafty Cardmakers anything but square
Christmas Stampin Christmas
Quixotic Challenge Christmas is coming
Inky Impressions Anything goes

Teddy Bear Time

2010-10-13T20:17:00.000+13:00

My scanner has not behaved very well with the colour of the bear - his face is not as dark IRL.
I printed him from a CD and coloured with copics and water-colour pencils. Finished off with a gingham bow and some wee mauve flowers.
I am entering in
Just Cute Bears - Baby Card
Craft Your Days Away - Babies

Look what I have won

2010-10-13T20:08:00.000+13:00

This is the lovely prize I recieved from Shelly at My Creative Rumblings.
Thanks Shelly - they will be very useful

A little piece of jewellery bling

2010-10-03T14:02:00.000+13:00

This pretty card uses three different stamps, an odd earring, a punched flower, and a matching piece of lace trim.
I am entering it in the following challenges
Southern Girls - recycled jewellery

Incy Wincy - anything goes

Autumn Colours

2010-09-25T20:54:00.000+12:00

This card started off to be something totally different, but after I had made the background I knew it had to be an Autumn card. I ran the card through the cb and then swiped ink to highlight the design, then ran through with a different folder and coloured it again. The quote is a digi which I printed on to cream metallic card, and finished off with a flower and brad.
There are quite a few Autumn challenges on at the moment.

Stamp Challenges
Creative Cards Crew
Everybody Art
Paper Sundaes
FabnFunky using a quote

Another Christmas card

2010-09-24T21:12:00.000+12:00

Sorry for the crooked scan - I don't know what happened there. I have coloured this lovely digi with copics, and used a little glitter on the 'white fur'
I am entewring the following challenges
Simon Says - sketch
Secret Crafter - anything goes
A Spoonful of Sugar - Anything Goes
Charisma - Anything

A Lovely Sketch

2010-09-24T14:49:00.000+12:00

I needed some new birthday cards, so sat down yesterday and had a play around. I have used the lovely sketch from Sketch and Stash and also used some new red pearls, which toned in nicely. I used a cuttlebug die for the handmade flowers.
I am entering in the following challenges
Sketch and Stash #44

Tuesday Morning Sketches (handmade flowers)
Charisma (Anything goes)

Playing with Alcohol Inks

2010-09-20T20:19:00.001+12:00

I have not had these inks long and was keen to have a play with them. I used a shiny card, and after applying the ink, I ran it through the c/b, rounded the corners, and attached to a d/l card. The little tag says Thank you, and can be taken out of the vellum pocket. Finished off with some punched flowers and added some 'bling' to their centres.
I am entering the following challenges.
Crafty Cardmakers - alcohol inks
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Move it (the tag comes out)
Secret Crafter a> - Anything goes
A Spoonful Of Sugar - Anything goes