I found something new...

I've been making cards for a few years now so I have lots of images, but it's always exciting to find a new artist.  Even better when they get you started with a few freebies!  Thank you Sheri.

So, what do you think of this image by Sheri Baldy....isn't she adorable?  Having 3 daughters and 2 granddaughters, it takes me back to when I could shop for little frilly dresses....and they would even wear them!  This year we'll be looking for a grade 8 grad dress...they grow up so fast.

Once again I've coloured with copics, and then I've gone super feminine with the card design.  The dies used are Spellbinders Lacy Ovals and Decorative Labels Eight.  All edges have been sponged with DI, and you'll see some little tiny dots made with a glitter pen.  That's it, except for the bow.

Thanks so much for visiting, and I hope you liked my card.

Now, for some challenges...be sure to check them out too!

Besties Challenge - #3 Use a Bestie image

Scrapbook Stamp Society - #4 Anything Goes

Paper Crafting Journey - For a Girl

Dream Valley - #49 Girls, Girls, Girls

Creative Card Crew - #28 Girly

My Craft Spot - #84 Wish Big

Sweet Stampin - Ribbon

Forever Friends - #54 Use Ribbon or Lace

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

The Squirrel and the Fox - #36 Something New (image)

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Girly/Female

Bunny Zoes Crafts - Anything Goes

So cool, calm and collected...

Oh my, winter really hit with a bang around here yesterday....literally!  We had some nasty blowing snow, making for poor driving conditions, resulting in an 70 vehicle pile up on a major highway nearby.  This in turn, created major havoc on alternate routes....one of which was my road!  It was jam packed with stop and go traffic for hours and hours...and they were the lucky ones!  Drive safely everyone, and be sure to look out for that other guy!

So now, how about a bit of fantasy with this image..Caterpillar..from Just Inklined.  It's part of their Wonderland Collection, and doesn't he look so laid back and comfortable with nary a care in the world!

I've again coloured with copics, then cut and matted the image with the Spellbinders Labels Sixteen die.   The purchased card blank was pre-embossed, and I've sponged it over lightly with distress ink.  Some paper candi and a new timepiece brad for embellishment....keeping it simple for another masculine card.  The sentiment is a stamp from Stampotique, perfect for the occasion.


Now for a few challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - #253 Out of this World

Penny's Challenges - #111 Embossing

Dies to Die For - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - #191 Masculine

Hearts and Flowers

Oh, it is sooooo cold outside, I just want to stay inside until spring!  They say we've been spoiled, with a couple of mild winters.....well, I think old man winter is making up for that!  For those of you in the same predicament, how about joining us in this week's challenge at Charisma Cardz.  Our theme is Hearts and Flowers....sure to give a warm fuzzy feeling, especially as Valentines Day will soon be here.

This adorable image was provided by Stamp Fairy, one of this week's generous sponsors.  I chose a pink and blue colour combo, thinking nice and bright....sunny and warm!

Once again I've coloured with copics, while the papers are from an older Basic Grey collection....Euphoria.  As my card is 5 x 6 1/2, I wanted the DP to be slightly larger than 6 inches, so I used my Spellbinders Edgebilities die to create a cut/pattern,  I really like the effect, and it shows so well against the burgundy cardstock.  As you can see, I went all out dressing it up.....flowers, ribbon, gems and pearls.

No sentiment yet until I decide who or what it is for.  Although it could be for Valentines, it would also work well for wedding or anniversary.

So, we are really hoping you can join in with this weeks challenge, for your chance to win one of these prizes from our lovely sponsors.

PRIZE ONE

 

PRIZE TWO

(with a $10 voucher for their online shop)

Don't forget to check out what the rest of the team has been up too as well!  Thanks for visiting, and stay cozy and warm!

Now for some challenges for my card:

Crafty Ribbons - #37  Love/Romance/Anniversary

Stamp and Create - Love

House of Gilli - Anything Goes with Pink and Bling

Craft Us Crazy - #35 Celebrate Love

My Craft Spot - #83 Bling It Up

Fab 'n' Funky - #155 Favourite Colour Combo

Kaboodle Doodles  - #155 Ribbon

Papertake Weekly - Tie Up Your Loose Ends

Creative Inspirations Wednesday - #198 Anything Goes

Bearly Mine Challenges - #70 Tic Tac Toe (swirls,digi,ribbon,die cuts)

Timeless...

Well, it's the weekend again, and it looks like we are in for another cold spell...yuk!  No snow at the moment, but there appears to be flurries in the forecast for the next week.  I sure hope that ice-melt scares it off!

Today's DT card for Just Inklined uses the beautiful Charlotte image, reminiscent of days gone by.   A 'fair weather hat' to be sure....not for winter or rainy days, but definitely charming!

Colouring is done with copics and pencil, and the papers are from K&C Company's Julianne collection.  The floral patterned background paper has been cut into one inch strips before attaching to brown cardstock, for a rather unusual effect.  Otherwise a very simple design, with only a corner punch and some liquid pearls as added extras.

Thanks for popping by, and I hope you can stay warm and toasty!

Some fun challenges for this lovely lady:

Card Mania - #12 Oh So Girly

Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge - #197 One for the Girls

Divas by Design - Make it Girlie

Everybody-Art-Challenge - #219 Girl

Tuesday Throwdown - #130 Frame It

Digital Tuesday Challenge - #193 Flower Power

Stampin for the Weekend  - Something girlie

Winter Wonderland - Vintage

Allsorts Challenge - #190 Flower Power

It's my job....

As one of five siblings, I've always had someone to remind me of my age at birthday time, especially as I happen to be the oldest.  Now, my son-in-law was an only child and I'm sure he's finding it harder and harder to remember his exact age without all those friendly reminders.....so I'm taking it upon myself to remedy this!  I'm such a good mother-in-law......

Here we go with another image from Bugaboo....something for the young at heart, but with lots of space for that "41".  Once again I've coloured with copics, using the 'out of the box' technique to cut it out with a circle shape.  The papers are from MME, but I added all of those numbers with the help of a stencil.  You will see some faux stiching and a bit of doodling, but otherwise only a chip board arrow to give direction.  Hope you had a Happy Birthday Rob!

Thanks for visiting, and hopefully I brought a smile!

Some challenges for this card:

Catch the Bug  - Masculine Card

Moving Along with the Times - Happy Birthday

Forever Friends - Birthdays

Bearly Mine Challenges - #69 Anything Goes

Penny's Challenges - #110 Teddy Bears

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time - #146 Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoes Crafts - Anything Goes

Wags 'n Whiskers - #95 Celebrations

Barbeque Time.......

Well, we had a lovely balmy weekend that melted all the snow...can't get much better than that!  It was great to pretend it was spring, although we know it isn't.  Colder weather is on it's way.

The lovely weather made me think of barbeques, however, that's still just a dream.  But, I did find a fun image to play with at Just Inklined.  This one is called Kiss the Cook, and is available for the bargain price of only £0.59!

Once again I used my copics, this time making a frame for the image with my spellbinders dies.  I finally got around to using my distress stain, to colour my cardstock for the colour I wanted.  The DP is from an older collection from MME, which really seemed to play into the bbq theme.  As I had just seen the movie Les Miz.....the song 'Master of the House' kept playing in my mind and also had some influence!

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend too....and can hopefully look forward to some warm weather and good food!

Some fun challenges for this card:

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes

The Squirrel and the Fox - #35 Anything Goes

Card Crafter's Circle - #57 Summer - Some Like it Hot

Dream Valley - #48 Anything Goes

Penny's Challenges - #109 Anything Goes Make My Monday - Die Cuts/Punches Divas by Design - Anything Goes

'Tis The Season

Good morning everyone!  'Tis the weekend, and hopefully you all have a good one.  Still lots of grey skies, but old man winter is giving us a bit of a reprieve with some milder temps and rain....to wash away the snow.  This could be because I've just bought some ice melter...and I won't mind if it doesn't get used!  My granddaughter is here for a couple of days, and she enjoys to do crafting with me.  Maybe we can try something new.

I made this one up earlier this week, looking on the bright side of winter......  Snow looks so pretty on cards, and this cute little image is adorable.  I used liquid applique for the snow, adding some glitter to this and the fur on his hat.  You will also see some liquid pearls for the falling snow and the white berries.  Made good use of my dies and punches, and found some purple seam binding for a pretty bow.

other supplies used:

Image from Meljen's Designs -  Cozy Winter Owl

Paper from Bo Bunny - Winter Joy collection

Spellbinder dies - Labels Eighteen (2 sizes to make the frame)

Simon Says die - Curvy Snowflake

Martha Stewart punch - Pine Branch

 I hope you enjoyed your visit....thank you for stopping by:

Now for some challenges.  Be sure to check them out too, if you are looking for inspiration!

Meljen's Designs - #142 Colour Challenge

Crafts and Me Challenges - Winter Wonderland Bumper Christmas Challenge

Victorine Challenge - #50 Sparkle & Shine

Creative Card Crew - #27 Snow and Ice

ABC Christmas Challenge - A for Animal

Pixie Dust Studio - Winter

Love to Create - #47 Winter Wonderland

Crafty Sentiments -  Sparkle and Shine/Glitter

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenges - #54 Anything Goes Festive

My Craft Spot - #81 Frosty Days

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #107 Rudolf is resting

Stampotique Designers Challenge - #82 Die Cuts and Punches

Craftyhazelnut's Monthly Challenge - Anything Goes

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - #2 Cold & Frosty

Birthday Celebrations at Charisma

Big celebrations underway for this week's challenge at Charisma!  Four years on the go, and lots of wonderful prizes to be won....so we hope to see lots of entries with a Birthday theme.  Be sure to check out all of the fabulous DT cards this week....both teams have submitted entries, so there is oodles of inspiration!

My goal this year, is to try to make more cards for the guys....so perhaps I won't be scrambling when I need one!  Not just for the little ones either.  This one fits the bill for a senior gent, and it is sure to bring a smile.  After colouring with copics, I've added liquid applique for the icing and glossy accents to his glasses, for a bit of added interest.  I used some shiny red card stock that I found at the dollar store for backing...which really makes the image pop!

Supplies used:
Bugaboo image - Gus's Birthday Golden Years
Papers from MME - Hattie collection
Martha Stewart punch - Zig Zag edger
Spellbinder's die -Inverted Scalloped Circles

Now for some of the lovely prizes so generously provided by our sponsors:

 (3 digi's of the winners choice)

(1 free digi from their store)

($20 voucher)

(3 digi's of the winners choice)

(£20 Voucher (winner to pay 99p postage))

(3 digis to a lucky crafter)

Wow!  So what are you waiting for?  Sure hope you can fit in some crafty time, as we would all love for you to join in our challenge this week!

Now, for a few challenges for my card.  Be sure to check them out too!

Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Tammy's Scrapin Corner - #44 Manly Cards

The Pink Elephant  - #181 Celebrate

Card Makin' Mamas - Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door - #52 Anything Goes

Inky Impressions - #92 Add a Sentiment

Penny's Challenges - #109 Anything Goes

Shelly's Images - Anything Goes

2 Sisters Challenge - #125 Anything Goes

A & T Emerald Faeries Challenge - #39 Celebration

Spring Preview

Okay, what happened to global warming?  I remember last winter being nice and mild with hardly any snow, but this year.....snow, more snow, cold temperatures, grey skies and plenty of wind!  Yuk!  Sure looking forward to spring, but even some occasional sunny skies would be nice!

So, how about a dose of spring with this lovely Spring Fashion image from Just Inklined.  I've worked with earthy tones to suggest just the beginning, not wanting to get too excited and jinx things...just in case Mother Nature is watching!  Also had fun with one of the new dies that I received for Christmas, which I used to mat the image.

Other supplies used:
Papers from Pink Paislee - Queen Bee collection
Martha Stewart punch - Zig Zag Edger
Spellbinders dies - Square Swatches and Lacy Ovals

Thanks for visiting.....have a great day!

Some fun challenges for me to enter:

Cute Card Thursday - #250 Something New

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #164 Anything goes

Stampin for the Weekend - #24 Anything Goes

Dies to Die For - Celebration

Monochrome at Charisma

Good morning everyone!  A new year, and a new challenge at Charisma Cardz.  The theme this week is Monochrome, a nice easy start to get you back into the swing of things after the holidays.

I chose the colour blue, one of my favourites, and played with this adorable image from Saturated Canary.  Once again I coloured with copics, adding some additional shading with pencils.  The sentiment was originally a gold peel-off, but I coloured it blue...again with my copics.

Supplies used:

Patterned paper from K & Company

Lacy Ovals die from Spellbinders

Doily Lace punch from Martha Stewart

Once again, we have some wonderful sponsors this week with some lovely prizes.

  PRIZE ONE

 

(with a $20 voucher to their online store)

PRIZE TWO

(offering 5 digis of the winner's choice)

PRIZE THREE

 

(offering a £10 Voucher to their online shop

We would love to pop by and see your wonderful creations this week, so hopefully you can join in.    Take care and stay warm!

Some fun challenges for my card:

By the Cute and Girly - Cute and Girly

Kaboodle Doodles - #152 Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - #51 Anything Goes

Natalie and Amy - Your Favourite Things (dies & punches)

Simon Says stamp and Show - Anything Goes

Inky Impressions - #91 Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge - Celebration

Crafty Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door - #49 Anything Goes