Nutcrafters Challenge #71...Anything but Square DT Card

Hello me lovelies

Omg...can't believe it's Wednesday already which means it's rather the start of a new challenge or midway post for Nutcrafters plus it's my weigh in at Slimming World too *fingers crossed* that it's another good weigh in for me :)

Anyhoo I am here today to share a midway reminder dt card for Nutcrafters for our latest challenge which our fabulous Helen is hosting and she has chosen...

Anything but Square

so we would love to see any shaped cards/creations so i set about creating 2 bookmarks for this challenge using the adorable Farmyard set, here they are...hope you likey :)

Products i have used

Stamps...Nutcrafters "Farmyard" set

Papers and card...From my scrapbox

Colouring Mediums...Promarkers and Martha Stewart colouring pencils

Tools...Laminating machine and hole punch

Embellishments...Ribbon {stash}

Please do visit Nutcrafters blog and my 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, also for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Till next time me lovelies...

Wags n Whiskers Challenge #105...Father's Day!!

Hello me lovelies

Today is the day which a new challenge starts over at Wags n Whiskers Stamps and the chosen theme is...

Father's Day

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 today's card i have used an image called 'Buddy Balloon' which is probably used more for male birthdays but think why can't dad's have party hats and balloons for Father's day...lets celebrate them being a great father to use all!!

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

Recipe

Stamps...Wags n Whiskers 'Buddy's Balloon' digi stamp and Kaisercraft 'Occasions' stamp set

Papers and card...PaperCellar 'Checks' papers, Brown and white card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers gold, honeycomb, burnt orange and Spectrum noirs {old codes} 100, 104, 169, 98, 92, 91, Wg1, Wg0.5

Tools...Martha Stewart 'Zig Zag' border punch, Stampin Up 'Star' punch, Sewing machine

Embellishments...Twine {stash}

Challenges

Delightful challenges...For Dad
Here comes the Boys challenge #52...Must have buttons!
Crafty Sentiments challenge...Show us your stitches {real or faux}
Addicted to Stamps and more #47...Make your mark!
Clearly iStamp challenge...Fathers Day!

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, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

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 

Sketch n Stash Challenge #92...Sue's sketch

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i have been missing just lately but my net is still pants so i have been keeping myself very busy with DT cards which i am keeping them under wraps for now!

 I have also been doing some digital scrapbooking with the fabulous Serif...i will show you them one day when i get a spare 2 minutes but if you are a member of DaisyTrail then you might of seen them on there...not sure if they are any good but at least i am trying & learning :o)

Warning...please do check your 'My Free Copyright' by clicking on it because i have been made aware tonight that there is a warning saying it's been removed so please do check!!

Before i get on with telling you all about our new challenge that had started over on Sketch n Stash this morning, we have some very sad news because Sue, Jill, Michelle & Liz have decided to step down from the Sketch n Stash team *sniff* *sniff* which i am sad to see these fabulous ladies go but i do understand their reason & i wish them all the best for what ever the future has planned for them...I will be stalking you ladies!!

As for our new challenge #92 our fabulous Sue has designed this gorgeous sketch for you to play with...

Thanks Sue for a great sketch, love it!!

We are Sponsored by the fabbie...

Prize...3 Digi's 

Teddybo 194 'Cocktail King'

Teddybea 196 'What are little girls made of'

Teddybea 134 'Ching Ching'

Thanks Teddybo for sponsoring us :o)

Without further ado, here's my card...

Recipe

Image...Teddybo 194 'Cocktail king'

Sentiment...Kaisercraft 'Occasions' mini clear stamps

Papers & card...Craft House 'Allsorts' papers, White & black card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers black, cool grey 1,2,3,4&5, poppy, buttercup

Tools...Martha Stewart 'Zigzag' border punch

Embellishments...Button & twine {stash}

Challenges

Will follow soon!!

Please do visit my Sketch n Stash teamies because they have lots of stunning inspiration to share with 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

Nutcrafters Challenge #15 DT card - Ready for Summer!!

Hello me lovelies

I was going to put a card on last night but for some reason my net decided to run really slow which meant it kept timing out so i will pop it on another day because today i have a Nutcrafters DT card for you..

For this challenge we are running it for 3 weeks just so us DT can have a little break over the Easter Holidays but don't worry we will be back by the 18th April with our next challenge plus it also gives you a bit longer to get crafty & join in the fun :D

For challenge #15 our theme is Ready for Summer so we would love to see Summer themes, colours, embellishments etc on your cards/projects..

Don't forget for you to qualify for our prize you need to use a Nutcrafter image!!

The prize is..

to spend in their store

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

Hope you like it & it gives you some inspiration to join in our challenge!!

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters New 'Seaside duo boy' due to be released digi stamp set

Papers & card...Everyday Mom Ideas Lil' monster kit, White, blue & green card (stash)

Inks...Spectrum noir 132, 133, 142, 68, 65, 64, 35, 37, 38, 100, 104, 169, 48, 163, 175, 11, 12, 14

Tools...Martha Stewart 'zigzag' border punch

Embellishments...Button & twine (stash)

Challenges

Cards for men #7...Great outdoors
Simon Says Stamp...Anything goes

Please do visit the Nutcrafters blog & my teamies for more inspiration...

Debs & Sylvia

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge #82 DT Card - Jill's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

It's time again for Sketch n Stash challenge....our lovely & very talented Jill has designed this gorgeous sketch for you to play with...

Thanks Jill!!

For this challenge we are sponsored by the fabbie....

Prize.... 

to spend in their online store....Thanks Paper Shelter!!

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

Recipe

Image....The Paper Shelter 'Dragon's Birthday'

Sentiment....Personal Impressions 'Big Sentiments'

Papers & card...Pink Petticoat  'Little Harlequin' digi paper, White, green & orange card (stash)

Inks...Promarkers grass, leaf green, lime zest, burnt orange, honeycomb, gold

Tools...Martha Stewart 'zigzag' border punch, Xcut paper rippler

Embellishments...Green twine (stash)

Challenges

Cupcake Inspirations #149...

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave...please visit my SnS teamies for more inspiration!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #7 DT card - Winter Wonderland

Hello me lovelies..

How are we all on this cold & winters day??

I'm absolutely freezing & sat giggling to myself but will all come clear very soon...mmmm!!

Its Wednesday which means its time for another fabbie Nutcrafters challenge...Today's challenge theme is Winter Wonderland so we would love to see your cards/projects with a Winter Scene....what a great challenge!!

I would just like give our December GDT Jacqui a very warm Welcome to the team...Well done Jacqui :D

Katie & Colette are offering a prize of 

to spend in their shop....fantastic or what?!?!?

Remember to be in with a chance to win this prize you need to use a Nutcrafter image!

Anyhoo here's my take on the theme....

I have you realised why i have been giggling to myself.....clue: Look at the card & see what's missing or wrong!

Have now realised...no...well me lovelies what is today's theme for the Nutcrafter's challenge??

Yes...a Winter scene...so where's mine you ask, well dope me thought the theme was a Christmas theme...oooppps!

 That's why mines a little different from everyone else, Sorry Katie, Colette & Linda!!

That teaches me to read properly :o)

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Hanging a Stocking'

Sentiment - Nutcrafters 'Winter Buddy' set

Papers & card - Daisy & Dandelion Christmas papers, White & green card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, azure, cyan, sky blue, Cool grey 1,2,3,4&5, sandstone, caramel, poppy, ruby, burnt orange, honeycomb, lush green, pear green, cardinal red, crimson, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, yellow

Tools - Martha Stewart 'zigzag' border punch

Embellisments - Nutcrafters Christmas tree charm, Green ribbon & white pearls (stash)

Challenges

Will follow soon!

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

Please do visit my Nutcrafter teamies to spread to love :D

Oh just before you pop off i will be back tomorrow with Nutcrafter previews of some absolutely gorgeous stamps that will be released in January...me & my Nutcrafter teamies will be previewing these over the next month so keep an eye out!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Pink Gem 'Dancing kaya'

Hello me lovelies

Thanks ever so much to all who have left such lovely comments on my recent cards....i really appreciate you taking the time to look & for every lovely comment that is left :D

I have been trying to do some blog visiting yesterday but half way through commenting my connection decided it wanted to go off so i couldn't continue visiting yesterday but will try over the day today!!

Anyhoo I'm back with a card today....using a fabbie stamp by Pink Gem called 'Dancing Kaya'...she is adorable and i think she lends herself to a bright & cheery card, here she is.....

Recipe

Image - Pink Gem 'Dancing Kaya'

Sentiment - Kanban Cupcake stamp set

Papers & card - Craft House 'Cupcake' papers, White & orange card (stash)

Inks - Crafters Companion spectrum noir 132,133,142,24,33,86,88, Black fine liner pen, White gel pen (Range)

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Martha Stewart 'Zigzag' border punch, Joy Crafts flower die

Embellies - Mixed colour brads (Range)

Challenges

A Gem of a Challenge #34 - Sketch with extras....Stitching faux or real & a sentiment of you choice

Bearly Mine #24 - My Favourite Things...flowers & stitching faux or real 
Creative Craft - Free for all
Fab 'n' Funky #100 - Happy Birthday!!

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Woohoo...today is the day of the Nutcrafters blog Relaunch :D

Hello me lovelies

How are well doing?? Hope you are all keeping well!!

Its a very exciting day today as its the day of the Nutcrafters blog Relaunch......Woohoo!!

Winners of the candies & the 2 new DT members are now available on the blog too

....massive congrats to all :D

To help celebrate the Nutcrafters relaunch...the very sweet girls, Katie & Colette have got some Sweet Yummy Candy up for grabs so go on and get your name down also say hello to the 2 new DT members  ......but don't go yet i have a Nutcrafters Christmas card preview #2 to show you called 

'Reindeer Rocker'...which i think is fab as you can either colour it in pink or blue!!

Please keep reading after my card as i have some more exciting info for you about Nutcrafters, all i am going to say is 20%.....oooooo i hear you say!!

Here is my preview #2 ...

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Reindeer Rocker'

Sentiment - Computer generated

Papers & card - White card (stash)

Inks - CC Spectrum Noir 132,133,142,185,183,91,92,96,100,104,11,5,51,43, Cg 1&9

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, scalloped & plain squares, Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder, Martha Stewart Zigzag border punch

Embellies - e. blue pearls & blue checked ribbon (stash)

Challenges 

Scrapbook Sisters #51 - Ho ho ho

Simon Says Stamp - Multifold cards/creations

Creative Card Crew - Anything goes

Top Tip Tuesday - Easel cards/ easel boxes

My Mum's Craft Challenge - Layer it up

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Anything goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge #30 - Embossing of any kind

Hopefully you are still reading...well here is the exciting info for you, Nutcrafters online shop are having a

  20% off Sale 

which includes stamps, flowers & charms....so there's lots of bargains to be had :D

Edited....Freebie alert!!!! Theres a digi stamp too!

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

Hugs and xxx

Gemma

Pollycraft 'Little Wizard'

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

I think today has flown by and its seems like i haven't got much done so not much to tell you unfortunately..so i will get on with tonight's card!

Tonight's card i made using Pollycraft's digi from 'Swings & slide set' called 'Enchant and Explore'..such a cute little wizard, i wanted to make him look like he is doing his 'Magic Show'...here's the card

(sorry about the photo's but had to do them outside due to the lack of light for the colours)

Recipe

Image - Pollycraft 'Enchant & Explore' from the 'Swings & Slide set'

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Black, purple & orange card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, black, cool grey 4&5, gold 

Whisper marker purple

Tools - Martha Stewart zigzag border punch, Star punch

Challenges

Here Comes The Boys Challenge #4 - Myth & Magic

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge #11 - One for the boys!

The Sisterhood Of Crafters - More lovin for the men!

Tuesday Throwdown #54 - Masculine

Cards for Men #13 - Stars

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

Hanglar Card

Hello me lovelies,

Sorry i haven't been around to post for a couple of days but been trying to catch up with commenting plus i have a very whiny baby and doing some DTg work too :o)

Also want to a massive Thank you to everyone who have left get well wishes for me....your all a beautiful and caring bunch *Mmwah*

How was everyone's Valentines day/night???

Well mine usually consist of getting the kids settled and having a romantic evening with hubby but we have Jaykub now 9 1/2 month old little monster lol which we ended up entertaining all night with our 3 other boys, we had a right laugh so we all had a good night :o)

Anyhoo lets get onto tonight's card which i made using a Hanglar image and some freebie Pink Petticoat papers, i got from a magazine.......Well i show you the card so you can see how yummy this image and these papers are!!

Aren't they gorgeous??

(hope the photos are clear so you can see properly)

Recipe

• Image ~ Hanglar stamp
• Size ~ 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & card ~ Pink Petticoat Vintage Rose papers collection, Stampin up blue (sorry cant remember which)
• Inks ~ Promarkers oatmeal, ivory, blush, pastel pink, denim blue, pastel blue, soft green, mint green, sandstone, tan, satin, Stampin up bashful blue ink pad
• Tools ~ Nestie label 10, Martha Stewart Zigzag border punch
• Embellies ~ Blue ribbon & buttons (stash)

Challenges

• One Stitch At A Time #49 ~ Make it pretty
• Craft Your Passion Challenge #45 ~ Use Pink

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

A Little Cutie From Greeting Farm :o)

Hiya Crafters,

Ive just been food shopping and put it all away so now I'm sat here for 5 minutes having a cuppa and i just thought right ill share a card with my craft buddies.......ooooo, hang 2 minutes......Jaykub has just woke up and wants a bottle lol

Right I'm back....Jaykub is now in his chair next to me having his bottle of milk lol

Anyhoo here's today's card I've added a new technique called Ruffled ribbon (well that's what i call it anyway lol)  I'm really sorry but cant remember where i had seen this technique but honestly it is easy to do and if i find the site where i had seen,

i will do a link :o)

Recipe

• Image ~ Greeting Farm Happy Day Set 
• Size ~ 14.5cm x 14.5cm White scalloped card blank
• Papers & card ~ Backing papers & blue card (stash)
• Inks ~ Promarkers oatmeal, ivory, blush, pastel pink, azure, cyan, sky blue, cool grey 4 & gold
• Tools ~ Nesties scalloped & plain circle, Martha Stewart zigzag edge
• Embellies ~ Blue ribbon & fake blue brads (stash)

This card has been entered into the following challenges ~

• Paper Sundaes #51 ~ Circles 
• Pollycraft Challenge #75 ~ New Things (stamp & border punch)
• My Partner in Crafting Crime #17 ~ Something New (stamp & border punch)
• Cupcake Craft #124 ~ Something New (stamp & border punch)
• Sweet Stampin ~ Try something new! (Ruffled Ribbon)
• Sketch N Stash #52  (new stamp & neglected papers)

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