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Hi, my name is Jill. I am a stay at home Mummy, born in Scotland and living in Dubai. I love to scrapbook, make hand-crafted cards and paper projects. I am a full-time mummy to Adam and have a wonderful husband and great family. I love stamping and being creative. I lie awake at night thinking up new designs! Does everyone do this or is it just me? :) Thanks for stopping by. Jill x
Showing posts with label Just Inspirational Challenges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Just Inspirational Challenges. Show all posts

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges - MayzyArt

Good morning crafters!

Today we see a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges.

This is week 39 and the sponsor is the fabulous MayzyArt.  If you have a minute, you must take a peek at the fantastic range of images available from MayzyArt.  I was delighted to have been given this super cute image to use for my card this week.  Isn't she cute? 




The inspirational photo this week is:


I hope you will all play along with the challenge this week. I look forward to seeing your creations soon.  Take care and have a great weekend.

Sending a big warm and friendly welcome to my new followers, it is great to see you.

     Hugs,

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 34

Good Morning all,

I just popped in to tell you that there is a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges today. 

The sponsor this week is the fabulous Dude Time Doodles.

This week we have a sketch for you created by Kelly Smith.


It is Design Team A's turn this week so i do not have a card to share with you but if you pop over to Just Inspirational Challenges blog, you can view some fab DT inspiration. 

Stay tuned for some exiting news coming soon ;)

       Hugs, 


Thursday, June 14, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 33

Good morning crafters,

I think it is going to be rather hot today.  It is only 10.30 am and it is already 40 degrees.  I have just popped in the let you all know that there is a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges.  I am the host this week and would love to see you all entering the challenge. 

The sponsor is the fabulous Simply B Stamps. 


Here is the inspirational photo.:  


 I was very lucky to receive this fantastic digi from Simply B Stamps. She is called 'Teacher's Pet'.

Isn't see beautiful?

So here is my inspirational card:


I hope you will all play along with the challenge too. You can also view the other DT creations at Just Inspirational Challenges.
     
Thank you for visiting and a very big warm Marhaban! (Welcome!) to all my new followers.  If you leave a comment, i will know you have visited me and it will allow me to come and visit you too.  

     Hugs, 
  

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 32

Good morning all,

I hope you are all having a good day and looking forward to the weekend.  For me, the weekend starts tonight (the weekends in Dubai are Friday and Saturday!).  But before i get any ideas, or crafting urges, i have a long 'to do' list to get through... urgh!

But first, let me tell you about the new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges.

This week's sponsor is the fabulous ............ Bugaboo! I just love Bugaboo stamps, dont you?


The winner will win 7 digis. Is that not fantastic?


This week the inspirational photos were chosen by Kelly S and there are two photos for you to choose from.  You can use one or both and can interpret them anyway you wish.



Unfortunately, I do not have a card for this weeks challenge as it is Design Team A's week but i will be back later with a fun layout that i made at the Iris Babao UY workshop last weekend.  If you need some more inspiration, you can view the other DT's creations over at Just Inspirational Challenges.

Thank you for dropping by.  Catch you all later.


Thursday, May 31, 2012

My 100th post!

Good morning everyone,

Can you believe it? This is my 100th post!  Now my goal is to get to 100 followers! lol 
Seriously though, when i started blogging i didnt really know what to expect but i never imagined for even a second that i would learn so much and get to meet so many crafty friends through my blog and my love for crafting. 
 A big thank you to each and every one of you.
Todays card is my DT card for the challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges.
This weeks sponsor is Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.


Here is my card:
  
Supplies:
Card base: Docrafts
Cardstock: pink and white
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Heart circles and Sizzix flowers and leaves
Image: Stitchy Bear Digital Stamp
Inks: Tim Holtz distress inks - worn lipstick, mustard seed, walnut stain
Stash: ribbon, brads and heart shaped button
Others: water mister bottle, glue stick, double sided tape

The inspirational photo is:


You can see more DT inspiration over on the Just Inspirational Challenges blog so go on, pop over and have a peek. 

Thank you for visiting today.  If you leave a comment, i will know you have dropped by and i will come and visit you too. Have a good day.

Best wishes,


Thursday, May 24, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 30

Good morning crafters!

How are you all today? I must apologise for not posting in the last few days, my camera is broken!  So far i have 3 cards and a father's day project i need to take photos of.  How frustrating is that! :(

Anyway, for now i need to let you all know about the new challenge over at

The sponsor this week is the wonderful
Lily of The Valley.



Here is the inspirational photo.  You can interpret it any way you chose.
 It is Design Team A's week to provide you with the inspiration so i don't have a card for you but you can view the other DT's creations over on Just Inspirational Challenges blog.  

I hope to be back with a new post and a card (or two) in the next few hours or so.

Until then, take care and have a good day. 
    Hugs

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 29

Good morning crafters!

How are you all this fine sunny morning? The weather here is hotting up (41 degrees) and it's getting a little too warm to venture outside on foot for more than a few minutes at a time! I can make it to the local shop and back (good excuse to buy an ice lolly or a smoothie) or to hang out my washing but that's about it! Thank goodness for air conditioning and cars!

Anyway, i am here with my card for the new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges


Supplies:

Docrafts card white base
Me to You Spring Chic paper pack
Pearlised blue cardstock
Hero Arts sentiment
Spellbinders Nestabilities Hearts Circles die
American Crafts clear alphabet stamp set
EK Success heart border punch
Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento and Tim Holtz Shabby Shutters distress ink
Close to my Heart distressing tool
Beary Cute Doodle Pantry digi
Ribbon and buttons

I would like to enter the following challenges:


The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog Challenge #18 - Easel cards with a sketch and dt call http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

CRAFT Challenge 155 - Easel card http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/


This week the sponsor at Just Inspirational Challenges is the fabulous Doodle Pantry.


And here are the inspirational photos:



Why not pop over to Just Inspirational Challenges and grab some more inspiration from the other DT cards.

Thank you for visiting.  If you leave me a comment, it will let me know you have been and i can come and visit you too. 

 Hugs


Thursday, May 10, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 28

Good morning crafters!

It's Thursday again which means two things. The start of a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges and the start of the weekend ( here, our weekend is Friday and Saturday).

The challenge is sponsored by the fabulous Floppy Latte. 



Here is the inspirational photo.  You can interpret it any way you like!


I do not have a card for this challenge as it is Design Team A's turn to provide the inspiration but i will be back later on today with something else inshAllah.

Thank you for stopping by.

Best wishes,

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 27

Good morning all,

I hope you are all ready for a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges. This week the challenge is sponsored by Kenny K.


We have a photo inspiration and a sketch for you this week.  You can use both for your inspiration or just one.



Here is my card:

I was lucky enough to receive this fabulous digi from Kenny K.  Just perfect for a little man to give to his Daddy for Father's Day don't you think?   I printed the image on white cardstock, coloured it with Copics and coloured the background with Tim Holtz broken china distress ink.   The sentiments are printed from my PC.  The ribbon is from my stash.
 

Challenges entered:

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #215 - One for the boys! http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2012/05/challenge-215-one-for-boys.html

 Thank you for dropping by. I hope you have a good day.

Best wishes,

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 26

Good morning everyone,

Just a quick post to let you know that there is a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges. This week it is sponsored by Stampin Dragon Designs.


And this is the inspirational photo:

 

I do not have a card to show you as it is Design Team A's week but if you pop over to Just Inspirational Challenges you can view the other DT members fabulous creations.

I will be back shortly inshAllah with my latest creation.

Best wishes,

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 25

Good morning crafters!

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges. The sponsor this week is DtsArt.


and also:


Here is the inspirational photo:


This week it's Design Team B's turn to provide the inspiration.  I was lucky enough to be given this fab digi from the sponsor to use.  I coloured it with copics and paper pieced the dress. The papers are from We R Memory Keepers Cotton Tail paper pad.


 
Thank you for dropping by. Take care and have a good day.

Best wishes,

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 24

Good morning all, 

Hope you are all well.  We are having a day of sandstorms so it's another day of crafting for me! Yay! I am so confused with my days this week that i am a couple of hours late with my post, so my apologies! So without further ado, here is the info for this weeks Just Inspirational Challenge. 

The sponsor is the fabulous Delicious Doodles.
 

And the inspirational photo is:


Looking forward to viewing all your fab creations soon.  For now, take care and have a great weekend.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 21

Good Morning all,

Today, it is Week 21 over at Just Inspirational Challenges.  This weeks challenge is sponsored by Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps and they are offering the lucky winner a $10 gift voucher for their store.


And this is the inspirational photo, a colour combo:


We would love you to chose one section to work with.  And, of course, the DT from Team B have created some inspiration for you too so hop on over to Just Inspirational Challenges and lets get inspired!
Here is my card:
Thank you for dropping by. Sending my new followers a big ''Hello.'' Hugs, Jill x

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 16

Good morning everyone, hope you are all well.  Today is Thursday so that means it is time for another fabulous challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges.

This weeks challenge is sponsered by  Freshly Brewed Designs.


And we have not one, but three fab photos to inspire you:



I was lucky enough to be given this cute stamp from Freshly Brewed Designs to make my DT card for this week, so here it is ........


Materials used:
Cream, white, red and brown cardstock
Pink gingham patterned paper from Me to You paper pack
Pink patterned cardstock from stash
Red ribbon and pink buttons from my stash
Sentiment from Pc
Copics
EK Success border punch
Dimensionals

I am entering my card into the following challenges:


Thanks for dropping by. I would love if you would leave a comment then i could come and visit you too. Hugs, Jill x