Nutcrafters Challenge #33...Lots of layers and sparkle/bling

Hello me lovelies

How are we all on this very cold icy day...it's so cold *shivering* and my hands are very painful today, they feel very stiff and feel like they don't want to move...my feet are the same too but hey i still have to get on with things don't i so i will stop with me moaning lol

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Nutcrafters and its our fabulous Debs turn to host the challenge but before i get on with the deets, i need to tell you there has been a change with the dates just for this challenge i might add...just so us Nutcrafter girls can have a break over Christmas  so this challenge will run till 8th January which means it also gives you more time too to play along...Yippee!!

Righto on with the challenge deets...like i say our fabulous Debs turn to host and she has chosen and great challenge for you so here's her theme...

Lots of layers and Sparkle/Bling

so come on crafters we would love to see your creations with this fantastic theme!!

Main prize

To spend in the Nutcrafter Store...
Please remember to qualify for this challenge you need to use a Nutcrafter image!!

2nd prize
2 Digi stamps or 1 digi sheet of winners choice from the Nutcrafter Store...{subject to availability}

 On my card i have used a birthday image on me card but made it into a Chrimbo card instead, tell you what i will just get on with showing you so without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Birthday Girl Aster' stamp

Sentiment...Handwritten squares

Papers and card...Papermania 'Naughty n Nice' Christmas papers, White and black card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noir {will update codes soon}

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties

Embellishments...Dovecraft 'Garden Party' gems, Twine and button {stash}

Please do visit the Nutcrafters blog and my Nutcrafters teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Stay warm me lovelies!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Some exciting news to share...

Hello me lovelies

I have some exciting news to share with you...last Thursday Quick Cards Made Easy was released and have a guess who was in it....

Yeah...ME!!

I was asked by Little Claire's if i would do a card project for Steve's column...omg of course i jumped at the chance and its now in the mag for all to see but i also made the front page too...woohoo!!

I have been trying to get hold of a Quicks Cards Made Easy mag but unfortunately i can't get me hands on a copy of it so the image of the mag has been taken off Little Claire's blog and if i can get hold of a copy i will update with an image of the front page too.

Inside of the mag...

Now on to my card so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)

Recipe
Image and sentiment...Little Claires 'The Magic of Christmas' stamp set
Papers and card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' papers, Little Claire - Elegant all around the edge card base, Pink and red card {stash}
Inks...Spectrum noirs {will update soon}
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Snowflake' dies, Die-namic mini tabs

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary colours
Cupcake Inspirations #186...Photo inspiration
Crafty Sentiments Designs...Christmas
LEJ Designs Challenge #29...Seasons Greetings

Thank you for stopping by and for any sweet comments you may leave :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #30...Ribbon and/or Twine

Hello me lovelies

Tonight i have another very late Nutcrafter Dt card for you {remember net probs}.

For this challenge is our fabulous Helen's turn to host this challenge and she has chosen...

Ribbon and/or Twine

So we would love to see some ribbon or twine or even both on your cards/creations :)

Main Prize

To spend in the Nutcrafters Store...

Remember to qualify for this prize you have to use a Nutcrafter image!!

2nd Prize

2 digi's stamps or 1 digi stamp sheet of your choice from Nutcrafters...{subject to availability}

On my card i have used both ribbon and twine so without further ado, here's my cards...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafter 'Christmas Elf Mac' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claire 'Christmas Tags' stamp set

Papers and Card...Papermania 'Naughty n Nice Christmas' papers, White and grey card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noir FS2, FS3, TN2, EB1, CG1, DG2, CG2, BG2, BG4, BG6

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain nestie circles, Darice 'Dotty' embossing folder, Cuttlebug 'Snowflake' die

Embellishments...Grey ribbon, pearls, grey button and green twine {stash}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary Colours

Please do stop by Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of gorgeous cards for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by here and for any sweet comments you may leave :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Gem of a Challenge #58 {midway reminder}...Polkadots/spots and some sad news

Hello me lovelies

I am back tonight a little later then i wanted too but at least i am here now!!

This is a very late Pink Gem DT card that i am posting with the challenge deets but first of all i have some very sad news...well it is for me anyway, i have made heart breaking decision to step down from this fabulous team...omg what a heart wrenching decision this was but i need to take some time out for one thing or other so this card i am sharing with you tonight will be my last Pink Gem DT card but don't worry i wont stop using Janet's images because i just love her work :)

Righto i am going to get on with giving you the deets for this challenge before the tears start rolling again :(

Its our fabulous Sazzle who is hosting this challenge and for her theme she has chosen...

Polka dots/Spots

so we would love to see those spotties on your creations :)

Prize

4 Digi images of winners choice from Pink Gem Design...{subject to availability}

Now you only have 24 hours left to enter this challenge so hurry crafters and enter your gorgeous cards :)

So without further ado, here's my last Pink Gem DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem Designs 'Snowy Sprinkles' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claire's 'Christmas Tags' stamp set

Papers & card...Papermania 'Naughty and Nice Christmas' papers, White and grey card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs FS2, FS3, TN2, EB1, PP1, PP3, PP5, BP2, BP6

Tools...Spellbinders plain and scalloped circle nesties, Darice 'Dotty' embossing folder, Cuttlebug 'Snowflake' die

Embellishments...Ribbon and flat back rounds {stash}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary colours

Please stop by the Gem of a challenge blog & my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration to share with you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Righto me lovelies it time for me to get off as i have lots to do before bed but i will be back tomorrow :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #27...Glitter and Gems

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a Nutcrafters DT card for you which should of been posted a while ago but with having no net...there was no chance of it been posted but at least i am here now posting it...

First of all i will give you the deets of the challenge because there is still time to play along!!

I am hosting this challenge and i have chosen...

Glitter & Gems

so we would like to see some {lots} glitter and gems on your cards/projects *smiles*

Main Prize

To spend in the Nutcrafters online store....

Remember you have to use a Nutcrafter image to qualify for this prize!!

2nd Prize

2 digi stamps or 1 digi sheet of your choice from the Nutcrafters online store...{subject to availability}

I am using one of their due to be released new Christmas digi stamps so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Sorry about the piccy but the camera & me wasn't getting on that day lol

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Angel Cake' digi stamp

Sentiment...Dovecraft 'Numbers & letters' clear stamp set

Paper & card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' 6x6 papers, White & blue card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum Noirs FS2, FS3, TN2, CG1, CG2, PP5, PL1, TN7, TN8, EB5, EB8,  BT1, BT2

Tools...Spellbinders Big scalloped ovals, Plain oval

Embellishments...Meiflower polka dot ribbon, Gems {stash}

Challenges

Cute Card Thursday...Letters or Numbers

Please do stop by the Nutcrafters Blog & my teamies blogs too because they have lots of stunning inspirations for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Ladybug Crafts Ink...Blog Hop Reminder & a card

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i have been missing again for a few days, unfortunately my net went off again so it was a good job i scheduled the last post because it wouldn't of got posted otherwise...anyhoo i am back today with a reminder about Ladybug Crafts Ink Blog Hop, here's the deets...

Come on crafters what are you waiting for...there's lots of stunning inspiration from the DT & GD's and lots fabulicious prizes up for grabs *smiles*

I have made another card using one of LCI new release's so without further ado, here's my last GD...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Ladgybug Crafts Ink 'Mr & Mrs Delight' digi stamp

Sentiment...Computer generated

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Christmas Fancy' papers, White & green card {stash}

Ink...Promakers magenta, cerise, lime zest, grass, cocoa, caramel

Tools...Sewing Machine

Embellishments...Ribbon {stash}

Please do stop by LCI Challenge blog for the blog hop plus for lots of stunning inspirations from DT and GD's...

Thank you for stopping by here & for all the sweet comments you may leave me *Mmwah*

I will be back tomorrow with a Little Claires DT card!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge #96...Jill's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

Hello & thank you to my new followers for following lil 'ole me *Mmwah*

Sorry i have been missing...did you miss me???

Thought not!! :o(

I haven't had no internet...its so temperamental at the moment so i am hoping it stays on till i have done this post *fingers crossed & eh!!!

I am back today with a late Sketch n Stash Challenge #96 DT post for you...sorry guys!!

Anyhoo today's sketch was designed by the fabulous Jill but unfortunately Jill has now left the team  but we still used her sketch...

 

Thanks Jill for a fabbie sketch *smiles*

This fortnight we are sponsored by...

Prize...£20 voucher, Thanks Meiflower *smiles*

So without further ado, here's my SnS dt card...hope you likey!!

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem 'Winter Jada' digi stamp

Sentiment...Forever Friends stamp set {sorry not sure of name}

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' 6x6 papers, White & blue card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers cinnamon, caramel, cocoa, duck egg, cool aqua, cool grey 3,4&5, White gel pen

Tools...Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' embossing folder

Embellishments...Twine & gems {stash}

Please do stop by Sketch n Stash blog plus my teamies blogs too because they have lots of inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by and for all the sweet comments you all leave me *Mmwah* 

I will be back tomorrow...well hopefully with a card i made for my eldest son's birthday so bye bye for now...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #26...Countdown to Christmas

Hello me lovelies

I am back today because at Nutcrafters is the start of a new challenge & our lovely lady boss Katie is our host for this challenge & she has chosen....

Countdown To Christmas

so we would love to you using your Christmas or Wintery images, papers, embellies etc on your cards/projects so come on crafters let get on top of making those Christmas cards & be in front *smiles*

Main Prize

To spend in the Nutcrafters online store....

Remember you have to use a Nutcrafter image to qualify for this prize!!

2nd Prize

2 digi stamps or 1 digi sheet of your choice from the Nutcrafters online store...{subject to availability}

On my card i have one of the NEW due to released images from Nutcrafters so keep an eye out  also *Sssshh* there maybe some blog candy up for grabs to celebrate the New release too so keep an eye on the Nutcrafters blog because you don't want to miss out!!

so without further ado, here's my Nutcrafter DT card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Sprinkle of Stars' digi stamp

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' 6x6 papers, White & blue card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, primrose, vanilla, buttercup, mustard, sky blue, duck egg, cool aqua, tulip yellow, gold

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' embossing folder

Embellishments...Meiflower Polkadot ribbon, Gems & glitter {stash}

Please do stop by the Nutcrafters blog & my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping & for all the sweet comments you all leave me *Mmwah*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claires...Letters Snow & Rufus Owl

Hello me lovelies

First of all...*waving* hello & welcome to my new followers for wanting to follow lil 'ole me, hope you like your stay *smiles*

Secondly i am sorry i have been missing for a couple of days but we had a few bad nights with my youngest little scallywag so i am bush wacker knackered & certainly in need of some shut eye...it's a good job you can't see me as i have the biggest bags under my eyes...actually let me rephrase that...i have the biggest suitcases under my eyes & would frighten the hell out of you Lol

It also doesn't help that my 2nd eldest scallywag has decided to let his teen hormones kick in...oh yes they have so you guess by now that i have been counting the days down till they go back to school...kids eh!!

So as you can guess i am a little behind with commenting but i will get around to doing some....but after i've had some shut eye because i can only just about keep my eyes open now...i have matchsticks there keep my eyes from shutting Lol

Anyhoo i wont waffle any more i will just get on with today's post...well me lovelies do you remember me telling you the other week that over at Little Claires we had been ever so busy designing cards with the NEW Christmas releases which we had a week of showcases, well i have another card for you using Little Claires 'Letters Snow' & 'Rufus Owl' on one card...i love these stamps, they are fab *smiles*

So without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Little Claires Letters Snow & Rufus Owl

Papers & card...Dovecraft Christmas Fancy papers, White & blue card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers magenta, cerise, duck egg, cool aqua, terracotta, pear green

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties

Embellishments...Meiflower polka dot ribbon, Gems {stash}

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me...i do cherish each & every one of them *smiles*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claires 'Merry Kissmas'

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with the last of the Christmas Showcase from Little Claires & today's gorgeous stamps is called 'Merry Kissmas'...omg its just the cutest, wait till you see it *smiles*

You will find this gorgeous little stamp here

so without further ado here's my card...

Merry Kissmas

Recipe

Image...Little Claires 'Merry Kissmas' stamp

Papers & card...Papercellar 'Checked' papers, White & black card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers cool grey 1, cardinal red, poppy, forest green, grass, caramel

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, Papermania 'Snowflakes' embossing folder

Embellishments...Ribbons & flat back rounds {stash}

Challenges
DYSU...Four legged friends
Crafty Catz...Anything goes
Simply Create too... Anything goes
My Mums craft shop...Christmas in August

Please do stop by Little Claires blog & my teamies too because they have lots & of stunning inspiration for you, you find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping & for all the sweet comments you all leave me *smiles*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claires 'Away in a Manger & Robin Redbreast'

Hello me lovelies

I am back tonight like promised with another Little Claires Christmas stamp showcase of 2 gorgeous stamps called 'Away in a Manger' & 'Robin Redbreast'...these are just beautiful *smiles*

How are you liking the Little Claires showcase???

Such a gorgeous variation of Christmas stamps, aren't they?!?!?

Anyhoo i wont waffle anymore i will just show you these gorgeous new release's from Little Claires...

Away in a Manger

Robin Redbreast

Recipe {for both cards}

Image...Little Claires 'Away in a Manger' & 'Robin Redbreast' stamps

Sentiments...Little Claires Die cut mixed set of sentiments

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Jolly Happy Christmas' papers, White & burgundy card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers cool grey 1&2, cardinal red, poppy, terracotta, forest green, pear green

Tools...Spellbinders edgeabilities set 2

Embellishments...Ribbons, pearls & green flat back rounds {sorry not sure of proper name...all from stash}

Please do visit Little Claires blog & my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration to share with you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comment you all leave me *smiles*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claires 'Sleep Tight'

Hello me lovelies

Edited: Sorry for no commenting etc but be sure i will be around later, things are just a little busy around here at the mo!!

I am back with my 3rd Little Claires showcase which is a beautiful stamp called 'Sleep Tight'....omg this is just the sweetest stamp with the most cutest little owls ever *smiles*

This stamp is a good size one 11.5cm x 6.5cm so quite nice size i think!!

So without further ado here's my card....

Sleep Tight

Special Offer

Little Claires have an offer on 2 gorgeous Christmas paper pads from Trimcraft...

 

Each pad contains 64 papers with a mixture of double sided & glitter effect & the Christmas Village pad also contains a selection of fabric effect papers too.

Our price would usually be: £7.50 and we are offering each pad at the special price of £5.99 until midday tomorrow (Thursday 09.08.12)

Great bargain!  These new pads can be found on our web here 

Recipe

Image...Little Claires 'SleepTight' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claires 'Christmas text' stamp set

Papers & card...{all from stash}

Inks...Promarkers cornflower blue, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue, terracotta, poppy, gold, honeycomb, pear green, White gel pen

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, EK Success border punch

Embellishments...Gems {stash}

Challenges
Scrapbook sisters...Things with wings
My mums craft shop...Christmas in August
Digi doodle shops best...Things with wings

I will be back later with another showcase from Little Claires...

Please do visit Little Claires Blog for a chance to win one of these gorgeous stamps & to see some stunning inspiration from my teamies also visit my teamies blogs too which you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me *smiles*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claires Silhouette Manger & Christmas Joy

Hello me lovelies

Edited: Sorry this was meant to of posted yesterday but silly me forgot to publish...oops!!

{that's what you get for rushing}

Today...{edited} well yesterday Little Claire's are showcasing 2 more of their Christmas new releases & they are called ' Silhouette Manger & Christmas Joy...these are just gorgeous, both of them also come with text too & if your very quick & i mean very quick you could, you could get hold of the special offer...

Call Little Claire 0151 342 5715 today and before 11am tomorrow (Wednesday 08.08.12) and you can receive either stamp for the special launch price of £3.50  (RRP: £5.50)

Silhouette Manger

Christmas Joy

Recipe {both cards}

Images...Little Claires 'Silhouette Manger & Christmas Joy' stamps

Sentiment...Little Claires 'Christmas text' stamp set

Papers & card...{all from stash}

Inks...Promarkers gold, cardinal red, poppy, forest green, pear green, denim blue, powder blue

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain square nesties, scallop & plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Snow dots' embossing folder

Embellishments...Ribbon, button, twine, brads & gems {stash}

Please drop by Little Claires blog & my teamies too because they have lots & stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by & for all your sweet comments you all leave me *smiles*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's Polar Hugs & Letters Snow...

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with today's post i have a question for you...now i have been tempted to join Pinterest for some time now & finally gave in this morning so i requested an invite from them but i haven't heard anything so my question is...

How long does it take to get an invite??

Its driving me nuts waiting because i have found lots of inspiring things on there & i want to get started!!

I do hope someone can help me...pretty please *smiles*

Righto me lovelies on with today's post....Little Claire's have a great week planned for you this week with lots & lots of NEW gorgeous release's to show you so me & the rest of the fabulous LC DT have been very busy making lots & lots of cards to showcase these gorgeous stamps off & i am sure we have done Little Claire's proud *smiles*

The New release's theme is...

CHRISTMAS

Yeah you heard right...now some of you might say Christmas in August, no that's not right its too early well i am sorry to say i have to disagree, it's never to early because if you start now by time C'mas is here you will have made a load of cards & not rushed them either Lol

Now i have a confession to make...i am normally the one still rushing on C'mas eve making cards...yep i am one of em but not this year, nope because i have started making em very early & got a right good stash of em so i am well ahead...for once *smiles*

Anyhoo like i say Little Claires are releasing lots & lots of new gorgeous Christmas stamps in various designs to suit everyone but for today Little Claire's are only showing you 2 of them & they are...

Polar Hugs

Challenges

{for Polar Hugs}

One Stitch at a time #125...White +1

Craft your passion #122...Anything goes

Creatalicious Challenge #36...Christmas in july

Christmas Card Challenge #36...Use something new {stamp}

Lollipop Crafts Challenge #85...Monochromatic

Letters Snow

Challenges
{Letters Snow}
Craft your passion #122...Anything goes

Creatalicious Challenge #36...Christmas in july

Christmas Card Challenge #36...Use something new {stamp}

Recipe {both cards}

Images...Little Claires 'Polar Hugs & Letters Snow' stamp sets

Sentiment...Little Claires 'Christmas Text' stamp set

Papers & card...{all from stash}

Inks...Promarkers duck egg, cool aqua, cardinal red, poppy

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Swiss dots' embossing folder

Embellishments...Ribbon & gems {stash}

Special Offer

Letters Snow is a big stamp pack which will retail at £12.99, as an introductory offer (until midday on Wednesday 08 August) you can buy 'Letters Snow' for just £10.00 - that's 38 stamps for £10.00!  But be quick, offer only applies until Wednesday and don't forget, if you are a club member you will receive an extra 10% discount from this sale price too!

Please do visit Little Claires blog & my Teamies too because they have lots & lots of stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me *smiles*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

A Gem of a challenge #51...Kraft at Christmas

Hello me lovelies

If you have noticed i have been missing this week which i am not going to bore you with it because i feel i am always moaning but all i am going to say is...oh my we have some lovely peeps in our world who feel like they have the right to help themselves to others peeps money,
Britain is sooo proud of you!!!
NOT!!!


*counting to 10 or maybe 100...breathe slowly, calm*

Edited...I have come back to apologies for my rant after i said i wouldn't bore you with my problems but everytime i think of it, it gets me soo annoyed...mmmm...so i am ever so sorry my intentions wasn't to rant & i hope i haven't scared you all off!!
Edited part 2...Please don't worry i wasn't mugged or had purse pinched etc...it all comes down to what they called computer "hacking" into my son's Xbox live account & getting my card details which they then had a little spending spree!!

Righto me lovelies i am back today after been missing all week with my Gem of a challenge DT card, unfortunately i am not happy with my card due to my mojo doing a runner so if you find her please do show her where she lives & tell her i miss her!!


We are on challenge #51 & our lovely Jenny is hosting again which she has chosen...


Kraft at Christmas'


so we want to see your Christmas using anything Kraft...fabbie Jenny, thanks!

The prize for the lucky winner is...

4 Digi images of winner choice from Pink Gem Designs...{subject to availability}

so without further ado, here's my card...

Recipe
Image...Pink Gem 'Reindeer & Robin' digi stamp
Papers & card...Craft House 'Winter Wonderland' papers, White & mint green card {stash}
Colouring media...Martha Stewart colouring pencils
Tools...Spellbinders plain & scalloped circle nestie, Snowflake embossing folder & punch {stash}
Embellishments...Flower, button & twine {stash}


Challenges
Will follow soon!

Please do visit my Pink Gem teamies because they have lots of gorgeous inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...
Thanks for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me :o)
hugs and xxx
Gemma 

Little Claire's...{NEW} Christmas Beach Huts

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i didn't come back yesterday with my Little Claire's card as i had promised...it's not that i didn't try but my net was running really slow last night so in the end i gave up, today it seems fine...well for now any way!!

Little Claire's have released 2 new gorgeous C'mas stamps & oh my they are gorgeous so today i am going to show you a card i made using one of them & it's called 'Christmas Beach Huts' & to me it was calling out to be coloured in candy colours so that's what i did...now i know they aren't the traditional C'mas colours but believe me you will love it...i do!! :D

If you would love to get your hands on this stamp, you will find it here or if you would love the chance to win...then go here & leave us a comment telling us...if you where lucky enough to have your own, real life beach hut where would you like to be???

Be quick it ends soon!!

So without further ado, here's my Little Claire's DT card for you...hope you like it :o)

Recipe

Image...Little Claire's 'Christmas Beach Huts' stamp

Sentiment...{stash}

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Christmas Fancy' papers, White & pink card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers cocktail pink, pastel pink, duck egg, cool aqua, ruby, poppy, grass, lime zest, honeycomb, gold, terracotta, cool grey 3,4&5, White gel pen

Tools...Snowflake punch {stash}

Embellishments...Ribbon & gems {stash}

Challenges

Charisma Cardz #25... Anything goes
Sarah Hurley #69...Dimension & texture
CCCC #16...Anything goes
Saturday Challenge #192...Christmas
Stampalot Challenge #July...What your craft passion {Stamping & colouring}
The Squirrel & the fox #21...Christmas in July

Don't forget to pop by Little Claire's blog & my LC teamies blogs too which you will find them in my sidebar because there is lots of stunning inspiration for you....

Thanks for stopping by & for all the sweet comment you all leave me :o)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge #77 DT Card - Sue's Sketch

You will find my post for the Craft Your Passion Challenge "Holiday Havoc 2011" Blog Hop...here:D

Hello me lovelies

I'm back today with a Sketch n Stash DT card for you but before i show you i will tell you about the challenge...

our lovely Sue has designed a great sketch for you...

isn't it great??...Cheers Sue!!

For Challenge #77 we have been sponsored by the fabbie

Who are offering a prize of $15 choice if digi's....how fab!!

Right it's time to show you my DT card for this challenge, here it is & hope you like it....

Recipe

Image - CC Humphrey's Corner stamp

Sentiment - Forever friends Christmas stamps

Papers & card - Daisy & Dandelion Christmas papers, Green & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.5,Cg1,Cg3,0,51,43,1,11,100,104,91,92,96

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain ovals, Black fine liner pen

Embellishments - Pearls & green ribbon (stash)

Challenges

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Dream Valley #22 - Christmas

The Cutie Pie Challenge #7 - Use a sentiment

Please visit my Sketch n Stash teamies to spread some love & also i posted a Nutcrafters Sneak Preview DT card late last night so if you would like to have a nosey please read the next post!!

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma