Season's Greetings...

Hello me lovelies

I here a little later then i wanted to be but at least i am here now...better late, than never hehehe

Anyhoo do you remember i told you we were going out for a meal to celebrate our eldest boys 16th birthday, well we had a great time, food was gorgeous but best bit was the puddings afterwards...they were to die for, sooooo yummy *nom nom*

As i am sat here writing this post i am tucking into some yummy blue raspberry bonbons, now i love a bit of chocolate and puddings but not a sweetie person as such but omg these blue raspberry bonbons i really really love and i so can not stop eating them{naughty i know}...really mouth watering yummy hehehe I got them from Range for a £1 a bag and a biggish bag too!!

I bet i am tormenting you all now aren't i...ok enough then of me talking food :)

Today...well tonight i thought i'd share a Christmas card with you using an old Pollycraft digi stamp which i bought a long time a go and i think it's just beautiful...
Right i am not going to waffle on so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Products used...

Stamps...Pollycraft 'Door' digi stamp

Papers and card...all from stash

Ink...Spectrum Noirs

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

Righto i am going as my sweeties are calling me but i will be back tomorrow with a card to share with you...
Also 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

Pollycraft...Claudia's Tutu

Hello me lovelies

It's weekend *yippee* are you excited as i am?!?
It's means a i can wake up on my own and not be rudely awaken by the flippin clock...not that i get to sleep in...ever...just i hate the flippin alarm clock sound Lol

This post this morning will be scheduled because i will be getting me and my tribe ready to visit o/h's family today, except one of my son's who will be going into town with his girlfriend, her friend and boyfriend, then he is going to his girlfriends house as her parents have invited him around for a BBQ...lucky for some eh!!

Anyhoo today's card i am going to share with you is made using one of Pollycrafts older images called 'Claudia's tutu'...this is just the sweetest image and perfect for those little girls, righto me lovelies that's all i am going to say about card so no more waffle from me so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Pollycraft 'Claudia's tutu' digi stamp and Dovecraft 'Relatives' stamp set

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Spring drop' 8x8 papers, White and pearl grey card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers - pastel pink, oatmeal, blush and Spectrum noirs {old codes} Wg0.5, Wg1, Wg3, Wg5

Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nestie, Xcut 'Bloom' nesting dies, Xcut decorative 'tags and bookplate' dies and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Lace and gems {stash}

Challenges
Bearly-mine challenges #89...Dies &/or Punches
I love Promarkers challenge #171...All stitched up!
Southern girls challenge...Tic Tac Toe {Gems or sequins, Distress or Ink, Spots}
Stampin' for the weekend challenge...Cute
The Hobby House challenge #1...Anything goes

That's all from me today me lovelies and Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*
Have a great weekend all and till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Pollycraft Twiddly Wings...Little Friend

Hello me lovelies

Have you heard the exciting news that the very talented Paula from Pollycraft is BACK...NO, what do you mean NO...oh your kidding me aren't you...funny ha ha! Lol

Paula from Pollycraft has opened her doors again and raring to go, with a NEW gorgeous digi's and a NEW shop...woohoo!! *happy dance*

Here's her Shop and her Blog

Anyhoo i thought i'd make a card using one of Paula's old digi's called 'Little Friend' from the Twiddly Wings range...i just think this digi is the sweetest ever!!

I wont waffle on any longer because i just want to get on with sharing this card with you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Pollycraft Twiddly Wings 'Little friend' digi stamp and Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Sentimental numbers' stamp set

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Daydream' 8x8 papers, Brown and white card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, mustard, buttercup, primrose, crimson, poppy and Spectrum noirs {old codes}109, 163, 175, 91, 92, 98

Tools...Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges

Addicted to stamps and more challenge #46...Anything goes
Crafts and me challenge #134...Lots of layers
Fab 'n' Funky challenge #172...Ribbon and /or lace
Crafty Ribbons #46...Anything goes
Joanna Sheen challenge...Girls, girls, girls
Passion for promarkers #199...Anything goes

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

Sketch n Stash Challenge #93...Angie's sketch

Hello me lovelies

I am back today later then i wanted to been quite busy today but at least i am here now...its that time again for a fabulous challenge from Sketch n Stash but first i would like to say Goodbye to some fabulous girls...Sue, Jill, Michelle & Lizzy who have unfortunately decided to leave Sketch n Stash, I will miss working along side you & i wish you all the best girls!!

We have a new fabulous boss lady who kindly taken over Sketch n Stash & it's......Daniele, Thank you hun for keeping Sketch n Stash going :D

Righto me lovelies i will get on with telling you all about our challenge & our very talented Angie has designed a fabbie sketch for you...

Thanks Angie for a great sketch...love it!!

Our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is...

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So without further ado, here's my Sketch n Stash DT card...hope you like!!

Recipe

Image...Pollycraft 'Spencer Garden' digi stamp

Sentiment...Kaisercraft 'Birthday' mini sentiment stamp set

Papers & card...{all from stash}

Inks...Promarkers vanilla, oatmeal, grass, lime zest, duck egg, cool aqua

Embellishments...Ribbon {stash}

Challenges
Dream Valley #37...Summer
Joanna Sheen...Animal Crackers
Cupcake Craft #203...Great Outdoors
Paper Playtime #80...Anything goes

Please do visit my Sketch n Stash teamies because they have lots of gorgeous inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me :o)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #21...Make a scene!

Hello me lovelies

I am ever so sorry i haven't been around to post or comment again but my tooth is still been playing up & causing me to have headaches etc...well more like migraines to be honest so i have stayed away...well except i have been doing the odd dt commenting but thats it...

I go to dentist tomorrow so hopefully i will have my wisdom tooth out so *fingers crossed* my abscess has finally gone!!

I have lots of commenting to catch up with so please bare with me while i do that & then hopefully i will be doing some visiting...well all depends if i feel up to it but i will try at some point!

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Righto me lovelies...our lovely boss lady over at Nutcrafters has been very busy creating some more gorgeous 'Cutie Pie' characters & some coordinating scenery's so you can make some beautiful scenery cards/creations with them or you can use the characters on their own...gorgeous digi's Katie, thank you!!

As our lovely boss lady Katie is hosting today's challenge & to tie in with the NEW RELEASE, she has chosen...

Make a Scene!!

We would love to see scenes on your cards/creations...you could use stamps, hand drawn scenes, use magazines, the choices are endless...

Main Prize

To spend in the Nutcrafters Store...

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

2nd Prize

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

Me & my lovely teamies are using Katie's new digi's to show you what you can create with the NEW RELEASE so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :o)

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Boy time' digi stamp
Sentiment...Pollycraft
Papers & card...Papermania 'for him' papers, White & orange card {stash}
Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, cool grey 3,4&5, honeycomb, gold, azure, cyan, sky blue, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, buttercup, White gel pen
Tools...Stampin up 'Star' punch
Embellishments...Button & twine {stash}

Challenges

Incy wincy design...Anything goes
The Cutie Pie #21...one for the boys
Bearly-mine #41...Anything goes
I love Promarkers #123...Anything goes
Scrapbook Sister #90...Anything goes
The Sisterhood of crafters...Seeing stars

Please do visit my fabbie Nutcrafter teamies as they have lots of gorgeous cards to inspire you with, 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

A Farewell link up party for Pollycraft...

Hello me lovelies

How are we all enjoying this gorgeous sunny weather!!

I am...not enjoying it one bit because it's too ruddy hot, omg i feel so hot & sticky so as soon i have written this post i am going to get a cool shower....there's no pleasing some is there, i complain when it's raining & then when we get some lovely weather i complain again hehehe

Righto me lovelies i will get on with telling you all about tonight's post...as you all have probably heard by now that the lovely Paula from Pollycraft is shutting up shop after 6 years because she is going to have a little bubba very soon so she will have her hands full, as you know blogging can take a lot of your time up but having shop & designing these beautiful digi's plus a little bubba...wow that will be hard to juggle so you can understand her reasons for doing this!!

Anyhoo Paula is having a farewell link up party until the shop closes on the 8th June so Paula would love to see your new or old creations...this is just for fun so there are no rules or prize's up for grabs but it is a lovely chance to get to share your stunning creations & meet some lovely friends too so me lovelies what are you waiting for.....if you like a good party, why not go over to Pollycraft & give them a big massive farewell party to remember!!

 I love a good party so i'm going to join in the fun...so without further ado, here's my Pollycraft card i made recently & i want to share with you...

Pollycraft farewell link up party

Recipe

Image...Pollycraft 'Cards & Cupcake' from the Sonny Honeycloud

Sentiment...Pollycraft

Papers & card...Backing papers {freebies}, White card {stash}

Inks...spectrum noirs 132,133,142,33,35,37,65,68,8,88, Black fine line pen

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties

Embellishments...Buttons {stash}

Challenges 

Will follow soon!!

Don't forget to pop over to Pollycraft to join in the fun for the massive Farewell link up party!!

I will share some more Pollycraft cards very soon..

Thanks for looking & for all the sweet comments you leave :o)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #13...For the boys

Hello me lovelies

I am late with uploading my CCCC DT card today all because my net connection keeps going off & only been able to get on for a couple of minutes here & there...just not long enough to write this post :o(

Thanks for all the lovely get well messages...i am still feeling a little yucky but not as bad as yesterday, thankfully!!

I haven't done any commenting yet but i will soon...i have a very long list of comments to work through...

I will be a very busy bee this weekend catching up lol

Righto me lovelies its a bit of a sad day today because it's my last DT card for CCCC as my term has come to an end but i would just love to say Thanks to everyone at CCCC for making it enjoyable & loved working with you all!!

We have 2 fabulous prizes up for grabs...

Prize of 3 digi's of the winner choice...

Prize of a $10 gift certificate...

For challenge #13...For the boys, We would love to see your cards for any male in your life...

without further ado, here's my CCCC DT card...

Recipe

Image...Dearie Dolls 

Sentiment...Pollycraft sentiment stamps

Papers & card...Papermania 'For Him' papers, White & Kraft card (stash)

Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, coral, cocoa, azure, cyan, sky blue, burnt orange, honeycomb, gold, pastel blue, cool grey 3,4&5, Black fine line pen

Embellishments...Brads (stash)

Challenges

Will follow soon!!

For more inspirations please visit my CCCC teamies because they have lots for you & you will find their links in my sidebar...

Thanks for stopping by & for leaving such lovely sweet comments!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Cute little kitty...

Hello me lovelies

I was meant to post this earlier but got commenting etc & didn't realise the time so it will keep it short & sweet...

I have used a Pollycraft image on tonight's card but unfortunately not sure of it's name so i have name her little kitty...hence the title saying 'Cute little kitty', i just adore this little kitty because she is ever so sweet & i thought i'd use my fave colour too..

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

Recipe

Image...Pollycraft

Sentiment...stash

Papers & card...Dovecraft back to basics 2, White & lilac card (stash)

Inks...Promarkers Cool grey 1,2,3&4, lilac, lavender, olive green, pear green, white gel pen, black fine line pen

Tools...Cuttlebug 'Swiss dots' embossing folder, Spellbinders labels 9

Embellishments...Ribbon Girl seam binding, Buttons (stash)

Challenges
Papers Sundaes #116...Anything goes
Pollycraft #136...Cute critters
Crafters Companion #April...Four legged friends

Will be back tomorrow with a Nutcrafters DT card...

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Just Chillin....

Hello me lovelies

Did you miss me??

Sorry for being missing...again, i know a lot at the moment but unfortunately I've had some family issues that needed to be sorted out this week...Thankfully they have been sorted now which means i can get back into posting & commenting properly, i might be a be slow in visiting etc & that's because i need to get some DT projects finished first...then blog hopping here we come!!

I hope you have all been keeping yourselves wrapped up & warm with terrible freezing weather.....bbbrrrr!!

Anyhoo tonight i have a very summery card for you so hopefully it might make you feel a little warmer, i have used a Pollycraft image from the Swings & Slide set called 'Swinging Friends'.....such a cute image!!

So without further ado here's my card & hope you like it......

Recipe 

Image - Pollycraft Swings & Slide 'Swinging Friends'

Papers & card - Pink Petticoat papers, Yellow & white card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, pumpkin, honeycomb, mustard, gold, henna, cocoa, cinnamon, caramel, sandstone, pear green, spice, White gel pen

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, mini circle punch

Embellishments - Faux brads

Challenges

Pollycraft #126 - Chill Out

Paper Sundaes #106 - Clean & simple

S J Crafts #1 - 'Happy' & use a punch ( the punch i used was to make the faux brad)

Scrapbook Sisters #70 - Anything goes

Crafty Sentiments - Lets get girly

Cupcake Inspirations #146 - 

Just Inspirational #15 -

Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely comments you all leave me....they mean a lot!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

mmmmm...Christmas pud!!

Hello me lovelies

I'm going to have to be quick at getting this post done and uploaded as blogger is misbehaving again so here goes....today's card is a Christmas card using a Pollycraft image called Chester who looks like he is enjoying himself......he is soooo cute!!

Here he is, hope you like it....

Recipe

  Image-Pollycraft Chester
Sentiment - Magazine freebie
Papers & cards - Dovecraft Back too basics papers, White card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir  91,100,98,51,43,11,1
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain hexagon, Black fineliner pen

Challenges

Pollycraft #117 - Anything goes
Card Makin Mama's #32 - Cut it out
Delightful Challenges - A very sparkly Christmas
The Paper Shelter#38 - Christmas Fun
Little Claires Designs #14 - Christmas 

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Fangtastic!!!

Hello me lovelies

Surprised I'm back so quick after doing a post last night...hehehe

Well I have been keeping myself busy making cards as my gallstones have been niggling...which by the way, I've received a letter to stating a go for my Op on the 10th November...Woohoo no more pain!!

As Pollycraft have a 'Spooky goings on!' challenge...i thought I'd make a Gothic birthday card using Pollycrafts Luna Bitterfrost 'Vampires Rocks' Digi stamp....she's fangtastic!! hehehehe

Here she is, hope you like it...

Recipe

Image - Pollycraft Luna Bitterfrost 'Vampires Rock'

Sentiment - Computer generated

Papers & card - Spotty papers & the web (freebies of Internet..i will update as soon i find out where i got them from), Black, purple & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir 133, Wg0.5, Wg1, Wg5, Wg7, Wg9, 81,82,83

Tools - Black fineliner pen

Embellies - Gems (stash)

Challenges

Pollycraft Monday Challenge #116 - Spooky Goings On!

Fresh Brewed #71 - Anything goes

Dream Valley #19 - Anything goes

Scrappy Frogs - Something that flies!

Digidesign - Halloween!!

Crafty Calender - A spooky birthday!

Creatalicious challenge #27 - Distress your edges

Thanks for stopping by and for the lovely comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sending Smiles :D

Hello me lovelies

I'm a bit late with this card...it was meant to be on this morning but unfortunately my net connection cut off while trying to write this post & its only just decided to let me back on...Thank god!!

As i came on to my blog tonight to share my card with you a post came up from Card Makin Mama's challenge blog...so me being me & been very nosey i thought I'd read it first before i do my post & guess what  i am glad i did as i have just found out i came Top 3 in there FOLDS challenge...Woohoo Thanks ever so Card Makin Mama's....here's my badge & you will find my card here

Right best get back to sharing my card with you...today i made a card using Pollycraft digi stamp called 'He Loves Me'...from the Cherry Kiss range...its ever so pretty :D

Here is the card so you can see for yourself, hope its ok....

Recipe

Image - Pollycraft Cherry Kiss 'He Loves Me' digi stamp

Sentiment - Hero Arts 'Take good care' greeting blocks stamps

Papers & card - K&Co 'Roam' 6x6 papers, Yellow, blue & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir (skin) 132,133,142 (hair) 91,92,96 (cardi) 48,163, 64,65 (dress) 35,45 (flowers) 35,45,48,163,65,68

Tools - Stampin up scalloped border punch, Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Cuttlebug 'Frills' embossing borders, Brown fine liner pen

Challenges

Pollycraft Monday Challenges #115 - Girls Girls Girls
4 Crafty Chicks - Marker it up!!
C.R.A.F.T #125 - Autumn
Scrapbook Sisters #57 - Circles

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave....also for all the congrats for the challenge awards, it means a lot *Mmwah*

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!! 

Pollycraft 'Sonny's Party'

Hello me lovelies

How are we all on this gorgeous day??...Ok maybe not everywhere has some gorgeous weather, Sorry!!

Well its absolutely gorgeous weather here...sun shining beautifully and i can hear my pond running.....Oh ok not actually running like trying to get away from me but running water which i love the sound of! *rolling eyes* lol

 but the only thing is....I'm sat in the ruddy house...what am i like?!?! Ok don't answer that one!!

*waving* hello & thanks to my new followers for following me & listening to me waffle on :D

The other day i showed you a card i entered into Pollycraft DT Call & told you there is 2 freebie's up for grabs for you to use called 'Blue's Branch' (which is the card Ive entered into the DT Call) & 'Sonny's Party' which i have used on today's card, here she is & just hope Ive done her justice...

Recipe

Image - Pollycraft 'Sonny's Party', handwritten sentiment

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2, White card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, lilac, lavender, leaf green, grass

Tools - Me To You Especially For You embossing folder

Embellies - Pearls (stash) 

Challenges

Just Some Lines Challenge - Spotty Dotty

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge #10 - Seeing Spots

Scrapbook Sisters card Challenge #40 -  Buntings & Banners

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

Pollycraft 'Blue's Branch'

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

Ive just been & done the weekly food shop....oh what fun...not!!!

Its all been put away...by my lovely hubby, isn't he good?!?!?

*waving* Hello & Thank you to my new follower...hope you enjoy your stay!! 

Right best get on with today's card which i made using 1 of the new Pollycraft's free digi's called 'Blue's Branch'...when you see my card i know what you will say, well he looks a funny blue but the thing is i didn't want that so i decided Blue can be very bright & colourful :D

Anyhoo Paula from Pollycraft is having a DT call so i thought why not give it a go & see what happens...*fingers crossed* for me eh!!

Here is the gorgeous Blue...

Recipe

Image - Pollycraft freebie 'Blue's Branch'

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Dovecraft Sugar & spice papers, Peach & white card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers forest green, grass, leaf green, ruby, poppy, gold, honeycomb, canary, yellow, buttercup, primrose, cocoa, terracotta, pear green

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Xcut flower punches

Embellies - Pearls (stash)

Challenges

Pollycraft Monday Challenge #97 - Ribbons & flowers

Sketch N Stash #63 (New digi) 

Bearly-Mine Challenge #12 - Anything goes

Stamps R Us - 1,2,3 Recipe (1 image, 2 Dp's, 3 Embellishments - pearls, flowers, ribbon)

Crafter's Companion Monthly Challenge #13 - Here comes Summer

By The Cute And Girly #June - In The Garden

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