Little Claire's Challenge #35...Weddings/Anniversary

Hello me lovelies

I am today with my Little Claire's DT card which should of been posted on Saturday but with having no net i couldn't post it until now so i am here today to share it with you...

The theme for this month's challenge is...

Wedding/Anniversary

So we would love to see anything to do with weddings or anniversaries...

Prize 

 

3 x Little Claire A4 Die Cut Sheets

3 x Little Claire Sticker Sheets

1 x Lilibet 8 x 8 Paper Pad

1 x Lilibet Mini Bunting pack

1 x Lilibet Ribbon pack

1 x Lilibet Wooden Buttons

1 x Lilibet Resin Flowers
1 x Lilibet set of clear stamps

For my card i have gone for a wedding theme using an gorgeous stamp set from Little Claire's called 'RWAV - Wedding' so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's called 'RWAV - Wedding' stamp set

Papers and card...All from stash

Ink...Spectrum noir's {old codes} Wg0.5, Wg1, Wg3, Wg5

Tools...Fiskars 'Threading water' border punch

Embellishments...Meiflower pearls, Ribbon {stash}

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back maybe tomorrow or Friday...don't forget to pop by Little Claire's blog because my teamies have lots and i means lots of gorgeous cards to share with you!
 Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Wags n Whiskers Challenge #108...Summer Fun

Hello me lovelies

I am still alive...just i might add with this weather, the heat really doesn't agree with me what so ever...gives me headaches and makes me feel tired, oh and grumpy too but that's not the reason i haven't been around!! 
My reason for not being around is that i haven't had any internet but thankfully it came back on today and hopefully it will behave itself and keep working because it has made me behind with everything so i am going to be busy busy busy!!

On Friday was the start of a new challenge over at Wags n Whiskers Stamps and the chosen theme is...

Summer Fun

Prize...

One lucky participant will win a free Wags n Whiskers Rubber stamp!!

You don't have to use a Wags n Whiskers image but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free Wags n Whiskers Digi...

On my card i have used a gorgeous digi of a girl writing or drawing with her best friend but as the digi doesn't have a background i could make it feel all summery by adding grass and giving the image a bit of a glow so it looks like she is outside in the Summer sun.

Anyhoo i wont waffle on any more so without further ado, here's my Wags n Whiskers DT card for you...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Wags n Whiskers 'Thinking of you' digi stamp

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Family Ties' 8x8 papers, Rose and Cream card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers - oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue, mustard, buttercup and Spectrum Noir's {old codes} 109, 100, 104, 169, 173, 163, 0

Tools...Fiskars 'Threading water' border punch and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and pearls {stash}

Challenges

Graph It challenge #3...Candy Colours {Rhubarb and Custard}

Oh don't forget to visit Wags n Whiskers blog and my new 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 reading me waffle and for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's...Darling Daschunds Squares

Hello me lovelies

I hope it is nice and sunny where you are, it's not bad here as we've had some sun *yippee* about time too...
My Guinea pigs Ronald and |Donald and our Rabbit Kojo are all sunbathing and soaking it all up bless them, even my little poochie Milo has been too :)

Anyhoo i back today with another Little Claire's card for you showcasing there new recently released Darling Daschunds Squares stamp...what a sweet little stamp this is, you will find it here.

My aim for this card was to make it all nice and summery and i am pleased to say i think i have achieved that, anyhoo i wont waffle on so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's Darling Daschunds Squares stamp

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Family Ties' 8x8 papers, White and brown card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers mustard, buttercup, primrose, pastel pink, blush and Spectrum noirs {old codes} 98, 96, 92, 91, 175, 163, 

Tools...Memory Box 'Fancy Blossoms' dies, Fiskars 'Scalloped lace' border punch and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges

The Squirrel and the Fox challenge #45...Summer or Winter {i went for summer!!}

Cupcake Craft Challenge #245...Summer Scene

Songbird Challenge #21...All creatures great and small

Papertake Weekly challenge...Anything goes

Loves Rubberstamps challenge #55...anything goes

Please do visit Little Claire's blog because they have lots of stunning cards share with you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

A Gem of a Challenge #49...Buttons, Bows, Bling & Butterflies

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i haven't been around for a couple of days to post anything...i did do a bit of commenting but with this weather my connection was pants & kept going off so i gave up in the end. 

Anyhoo a little update with dentist...i went yesterday all prepared to have my wisdom tooth pulled to be told i can't because my jaw still hurts a little so the dentist doesn't think my abscess hasn't gone yet & do you know what i think he is right as today my mouth has started to swell again & my tooth is hurting a little *ouch* so he has arranged an appointment for Thursday instead!!

For now i will keep on taking pain relief but if it gets too bad it will be a trip back to the dentist early *sigh*

Righto me lovelies i wont bore you any more with me waffle so i will get on with what today's post is originally about Lol

It's that time again for another fabulous challenge over at Gem of a challenge...oh yeah it is crafters, it's that time again...hasn't the time flown by?!?!?

We are on Challenge #49 & our gorgeous Christine is hosting this challenge again but with a theme this time & her theme is....

Buttons, Bows, Bling & Butterlies

What a fabulous challenge...Thanks Christine :D

Prize

4 digi stamps of the winners choice from Pink Gem Designs....{subject to availability}

For my DT card i have used 'Jodie in Dungarees' & oh my...she is just the cutest!

When you see my card Jodie is sat on a wall & it is hand drawn by me, you can't buy Jodie like this...sorry crafters!

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

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem 'Jodie in Dungarees' digi stamp

Papers & card...Dovecraft Back to basics 3, White & pink card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, primrose, vanilla, buttercup, mustard, lime zest, leaf green, cocktail pink, pastel pink, cool aqua, pastel blue, cool grey 1,2&3

Tools...Fiskars 'Threading water' border punch

Embellishments...Buttons, gems & ribbon {stash}

Challenges

Drunken Stamper #91...Colour challenge
2 Sisters challenge #97...Anything goes

Please visit my Pink Gem teamies because they have lots of gorgeous cards to inspire you with, you fond them in my sidebar...

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge #76 DT Card - Chrissie's Sketch

Hello me lovelies...

Don't you just think these weeks are flying by? 

Soon Christmas will be here...Woohoo!! My tree & my decorations are up...also my ornaments & musical ones too are out so it looking quite festive here....ooooo i can't wait!! I'm a big kid when it comes to Christmas LoL

Right going to have to stop talking about Christmas as i will only make myself ill with excitement....oh believe me i do, both me & my sister was really bad growing up & couldn't sleep too...still can't hehehe

Right stop Gemma & get on with today's post....Sorry bloggers for waffling!!

Can't believe its Monday which means its that time again for another fantastic challenge from Sketch n Stash & this time our lovely, talented Chrissie has designed this gorgeous sketch....cheers Chrissie :D

 

Please don't forget to tell us what new/neglected stash you have used!!

We have also been sponsored by the fabbie 

Who are offering an amazing prize of $15 voucher to spend in their store...fab or what!!

We have a special mention on our blog for an amazingly talented 8 year old girl but to find out who we are talking please visit our Sketch n Stash Challenge Blog!!

Here's my take on the sketch which i turned the sketch around, hope you like it....

(Sorry for the poor quality photo but unfortunately i couldn't get a good enough light)

Recipe

Image - Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy 'Pillow talk'

Sentiment - Kanban 'Cupcake' set

Papers & card - Papercellar black & white pad, Black & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.5, Cg1, Cg3, Cg5, Cg7,Cg9, White gel pen

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain rectangle, Fiskars eyelet border punch

Embellisments - black ribbon & White pearls (stash)

Challenges

Saturated Canary Challenge #5 - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave :D

Please visit my Sketch n Stash teamies as they have some gorgeous cards to show you & wish Michelle well as she is poorly at the moment...Hope you are better very soon sweetie & make sure you get plenty of rest too!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Squiggles Halloween card

Hello me lovelies

Thanks ever so much for all the lovely comments left on my last cards..really appreciate it..also 'hello and thank you' to my new follower :D

Today's card has been posted later then i wanted but i have been so busy catching up with commenting etc..that i forgot all about it in the end...i have a brain like sieve lol

My card is a Squiggle Stamps Halloween card but i have used a normal everyday image called 'Daisy with gift' & turned her into a green zombie...this card can be used as an invitation for a Halloween party or even for a birthday party for the kids who just simple love the zombies!!

Here's my card...hope you like it :D

Recipe 

Image - Squiggle Stamps digi 'Daisy with gift'

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Purple, black, green & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir (skin) 43,48 (hair & ribbon on pressie) Cg 5,7&9 (Boots & headband) Cg 9,73 (pressie) 81,82

Tools - Fiskars web embossing board

Embellies - Kids funky foam letters & a button spider

Challenges

Squiggles and Giggles challenge - Halloween theme

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

DT card for Sketch N Stash challenge 67

Hello me lovelies

How are we all this morning??

Yes you did read the title right...a DT card for Sketch n Stash because lil 'ol me was asked by Sue to join her & the rest of the fabbie team on their DT....Woohoo...how fantastic is that???

Thanks ever so much ladies for having lil 'ol me & for the very warm welcome *Mmwah*

I best not waffle on to much & get on with telling you all about my DT card for SnS challenge #67...here's my card

Here's the sketch you have to follow provided by the lovely Jill :D

We have been sponsored by

Prize -$15 voucher

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Afternoon Tea'

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Dovecraft , Brown & white stamping card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, burnt sienna, cocoa, henna, terracotta, coral, cocktail pink, pastel pink, vanilla, sandstone, pastel beige, powder blue, denim blue, cool grey 1,3,4&5

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Fiskars border punch, Marianne design Creatables flower

Challenges

Craft your passion Challenge #69 - Anything goes

Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #4 - Say it with flowers

Stampalot Challenge #August - What ever you fancy!!

Card Makin Mamas Challenge #25 - Food & drink

Please go take a peek at my teamies gorgeous creations & spread some love!!

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Little Caitlyn :o)

Hiya Crafters,

Last week was the 1st Craft group get together since Christmas and we had a play with my friend Dawn's new stamps and decided to have this play with a Sugar Nellie Home Grown baby stamp.......

She is called Caitlyn and such a sweetie which i framed her with a ribbon ring.

I'm going to try and having a go at doing a tutorial on doing the famous Ribbon Ring but it may take some time as Ive never done 1 before so be patient........also fingers crossed that camera behaves itself too

so watch this space lol

Anyhoo here's Caitlyn.....Isn't she adorable?!?!?

Recipe

• Image ~ Sugar Nellie Home Grown Caitlyn
• Papers & Card ~ DCWV Nana's nursery baby girl, Stampin up Summer sun (I think)
• Inks ~ Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, pastel yellow, tulip yellow
• Tools ~ Fiskars circle shape cutter
• Embellies ~ Stampin up Summer sun ribbon, lace & pearls (stash)

This card has been entered into the following challenge's ~

• Passion For Promarkers #82 ~ Baby cards
• Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT #10 ~ Baby
• Paper Sundaes #51 ~ Circles
• 2 Sisters Challenge #21 ~ Getting girly

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

18th Birthday card :o)

Hiya Crafters,

Just want to say a massive "Thank you" from the bottom of my heart for all the birthday wishes you all left for my son Adam and for the lovely comments.........he was well over the moon :o)

He got lots of pennies for his birthday and went and bought Zhu Zhu Pets Special Forces Arena and another attachment and a couple Zhu Zhu hamsters to go with it.......still got £30 to spend and

guess what........he wants some more of the hamsters so i can feel another trip to

Toys R Us coming on lol

Anyhoo on to today's card which i made for a Cousin of mine for her 18th and she loved it, Thank god!!

Here it is -

(Sorry in advance for poor quality photo's, couldn't get good enough light)

Recipe

• Papers & cards ~ White and Grey card (Stash)
• Tools ~ Nesties labels 10, Cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, Marianne Design ribbon flower 3 and Fiskars threading water border punch & number templates
• Embellies ~ Grey brads (Stash)

This card has been entered into the following challenges ~

• The Crafty Pad #103 ~ Happy Birthday
• Saturday Challenge # 116 ~ Tons Of Texture
• Paper Cutz Challenge #73 ~ Using metal (brads)

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Thank you and a card

Warning a very long post so you may want to go and get yourself a cuppa and a biscuit or 2.....Sorry!!

Hiya Crafters

As you all know i entered into Sugar Nellie Competition, well i just wanted to let you know i didn't get through to Round 3......never mind at least i got through to Round 2, that's an achievement in itself as i didn't ever think id get that far!!

I would like to say massive Thank you to all of you from the bottom of my heart for all your support and kind words you all left me, i will cherish that and its shows i have lots of supporting blogging buddies,

again Thank you :o)

and

Thank you Karen from Sugar Nellie for giving me a chance and for holding a fantastic Competition, Ive enjoyed every minute of it.....even though its been nerve racking lol

The four talented ladies who got through are

Mina

Mindy

Tracy Payne

Kathrin

Please go take a look at their gorgeous blogs and they need your votes too for Round 3 to become Queen of Simply Sassy :o)

Anyway onto today's card, another of those gorgeous Simply Sassy stamps which you can buy from

Funky Kits Sorry crafters but they are stunning :o)

Image ~ Simply Sassy Artistic Goddess

Size ~ 13.5cm x 13.5cm White card blank

Papers & Card ~ Purple & White card (Stash), Papermania paper pk (sorry cant remember the name, i will update as soon i find out)

Inks ~ Black momento ink pad, Promarkers - oatmeal, blush, ivory, purple, amethyst, bluebell, grass & leaf green

Tools ~ Nesties scalloped circle & plain circle, Fiskars border punch

Embellishments ~ Green brads (Stash)

This card has been entered into the following challenge's ~

Passion for Promarkers #80 ~ Mega Christmas Challenge

Crafty Catz #63 ~ Your choice

CES #17 ~ Anything goes

Allsorts #83 ~ Free & Easy- Anything goes

Stamps R Us #11 ~ Anything goes

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave :o)

Artistic Goddess

Evening Crafters,

Just wanted to post a card before we all go to a bonfire party.....its another one of those gorgeous stamps by Sugar Nellie, Simply Sassy range .....aren't they just great??

This card I'm entering into the following challenges-

A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Relish to Embellish

Crafty Purple Frog Challenge #2 - Sparkle

The Sugar Bowl #47 - Ribbons & Bows
Creative Card Crew - Lets punch it!!

As soon as my batteries have charged.......i don't actually mean mine, i mean the cameras....silly you!! lol

I will take some more photos of the card, just hope this does for now!!

Image

Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy - Artistic Goddess

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm White card blank

Papers

Tempting Turquoise card - Stampin up & Backing papers - Stash

Inks

Black momento ink pad & Promarkers - Ivory, Blush, Oatmeal, Burnt Sienna, Teracotta, Pastel Blue, Cool Grey 1,3 & 4, Leaf Green, Cyan, Poppy, Black & sandstone

Tools

Nesties- Scalloped Circle & Fiskars Border punch

Embellishments

Certainly Celery ribbon - Stampin up, Gems & Butterfly - Stash

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

Wow Simply Sassy!!!

Hiya Crafters,

First thing i would like to say is a massive thank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes which was left for me, its means a lot and it shows i have lots of wonderful blog friends!!!

Secondly I'm sorry i haven't shown you photos of my birthday pressies but i forgot to do it and only just remember but i will take a photo and put them on shortly.

Lastly I made this card using the new Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy stamp called Pillow Talk, i adore these stamps as they are absolutely gorgeous.....the colours were inspired by a box of chocolates i was bought for my birthday which had one of my favourite chocolates inside......mmmmmmm strawberry cream lol so its pink with a hint of chocolate, hope you like it!! 

Challenge's im entering this card into- A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge #127- Get Punchy
                                               Craft Purple Frog Challenge #1- Anything goes

                             Creative Card Crew- Let's punch it!

Image

Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy- Pillow Talk

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm White card blank made into an easel card

Papers

Pink card & backing papers- Stash

Inks

Black momento ink pad, Promarkers- Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Cool grey 3, Antique pink, Cocktail pink, Pastel pink, Coral, Burnt sienna & Terracotta

Tools

Nesties- Scalloped Circle, Scalloped square & Plain, Labels 10 & Plain oval, Fiskars border punch & Nellie Snellen branch punch

Embellishments

Antique pink ribbon & Brad-Stash

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!

Nutshells Challenge #25 card (there's 2 posts today 1st below)

Hiya Crafters,

I'm been abit greedy today as I've done 2 posts, this one and one below.

I just want to say Thank you ever so much for the congratulations messages you all have left me on my Nutshells #24 Challenge card, it means the world to me and I'm very grateful!

I'm entering this card into Nutshells #25 Challenge and its Autumn, you can find the challenge Here

Image

Nutcrafters- Buddy Bear

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm white card blank

Papers

Daisy & Dandelion backing papers, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Green & red card- Stash

Inks

Black momento ink pad, Promarkers- Caramel, Sandstone, Pear green & Cool grey 5

Tools

Nesties- Scalloped & Plain Octagons, Xcut flower punch, Nellie Snellen branch punch and Cuttlebug embossing folder- Stylized flower & Fiskars border punch

Embellishments

Jems-Stash & Hand cut leaves

Thank you for looking and for any comments you my leave!