Sal's Bits and Bobs

Birthday card for my niece

2011-11-21T08:45:00.000Z

Happy Monday everyone even though its miserable in yorkshire at the mo but hey ho!

Here's a card I've made for my niece Kristie (yeah i know i sound old even tho both me and hubs are 26, hubs has 3 older sisters LOL) who is currently expecting a wee little girl in January and couldn't resist in using momma mae from Some Odd Girl as its such a sweet digi!

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
MME Papers
Some Odd Girl Momma Mae digi
MMD Designs Sentiment
Promarkers
Sakura White Gel Pen for Faux stitching
Pokey Tool for paper piercing

Challenges:

Crafts and me Challenge 61 - Simples

Creative Craft Challenge - Minimalistic

Lollipop Crafts Challenge 58 - Anything Goes

Mad for Markers Challenge - Anything Goes

One Stitch in Time Challenge 89 - Anything Goes

Patties Creations Challenge 33 - Birthday or Thanksgiving

Shelly's Images Blog - Anything Goes Challenge

Hugz

Sal xx

My Ethy's Birthday Card!!

2011-11-17T10:45:00.000Z

Hey everyone! By eck where does the time go!! I can't believe my wee monster was 4 on the 15th!! Sometimes i still think of him as soo little but he is growing up and likes to do things himself bless!

Ive gone for the ever so cute Swings and Slides Monster Digi from pollycraft as that just screamed Ethy! i've used their sketch from their last week challenge as its such a fab sketch to us!

Recipe:

Kraft, Turquoise and White Cardstock
MME Paper (green zig zag) and Echo park paper (red dots)
Pollycraft - Swings and Slides Monster Digi
Sentiment - Typed and Printed off PC
Promarkers
Pokey Tool
Thread

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge 65 - Anything Goes

Bearly Mine challenge 23 - one for the Boys

Creative Craft Challenge - Minimalist

Daisy Doodles Challenge 46 - Anything Goes with a Digi

My Mums Craft Shop Challenge 32 - Mix and match it

Paper Sundaes Challenge 95 - Digi

Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Kraft

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 75 - Going Circles! (My DP)

Hugz

Sal x

Squiggle Stamps Anything But a Card Challenge - DT

2011-11-12T10:00:00.002Z

Hey Everyone! It's Saturday and for a change i have a full weekend off!!! Woo-hooo!!! Also it's time for the new Challenge at Squiggle HQ which is to create anything but a card! So for me a decided to create a cute chrismassy gift box to get me in the mood to actually make some Christmas cards!

Remember you don't need to use a Squiggle Image to enter the challenge but if you do you get an extra entry!! So when linking up put your name in twice if you have used a Squiggle Image!

So here is my creation i've gone for a triangle gift box (also my camera is back in action Yay!):

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
Cupcake cards and Crafts 'Contemporary Christmas' Digi paper Collection and Sentiment
Squiggle Stamps - Christmas Pudding Digi
Promarkers
Stickles Glitter Glue
Pokey Tool
Twine/Ribbon

Challenges:

Crafty Ribbons Challenge 6 - Anything Goes

Creative Belli Challenge 130 - Paper Piercing

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 2 - Make It Sparkle

Delightful Challenge - Snowflakes

I Did It Creations Challenge 80 - Winter/Christmas

Mami Doodles Challenge 37 - Christmas

Paper Pal Arts Challenge - Photo Inspiration

Stampin with the Dragon Challenge - Food for thoughts

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge 59 - Anything Goes Christmas

Hugz

Sal x

Birthday Card

2011-11-09T09:03:00.000Z

Hi Everyone

Here's a B.D. card for our Team leader Liam whose Birthday is over the weekend! The lucky thing is off to Prague too! Not that I'm jealous or anything....LOL! Have a fab time!

Now onto his card i was racking my brains trying to figure out which stamp to use so i decided to go 'old skool' and dig out my rubber stamps and just saw Edward from The Greeting Farm and thats Liam!

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
MME Lime Twist life of the Party papers
The Greeting Farm Edward Rubber Stamp
Bizzy Becs Ticket Digi Sentiment
Promarkers
Pokey Tool
Buttons

Challenges:

Bearly Mine Challenges 23 - One for the Boys

Bows and Berries Challenge 13 - CAS

Craft-Room Challenge - For a Man

Color Throwdown Challenge 167

Digital Tuesday Challenge 136 - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge 83 - Anything Goes plus Brown

Heart Song Designs Challenge 23 - Anything Goes

Our Creative Corner - Masculine project

Paper Play Challenge Week 44 - Button up

Pollycraft Challenge 118 - Cazza's Sketch

Poodles parlor Challenge - Let's hear it for the Boys

Stamps R Us Challenge - masculine theme

Hugz

Sal x

Kel Leaving Card and a little bit of news from me too!

2011-11-07T10:14:00.000Z

Hi Everyone!

here's a card I've made for my Work Pal Kel who is now on maternity leave the lucky thing and getting ready for her new arrival in January So i thought i would go for a cute and girly card for her!

We went to our local Indian restaurant for Tea last night and it was very nice and ended up chatting the night away as the owners were ready for home as they were gathered at the door! oppppsss! They must know what women are like we like a good natter! LOL

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
Cupcake Cards and Crafts Fresh Polka Dots Digi Papers
Some Odd Girl - Momma Mae Digi
Sentiment - Just Typed from PC
Promarkers
Black fine Liner for Faux Stitching
Gems

Challenges:

Challenge up your Life 56 - Friendship

Charisma Cardz Challenge 44 - Cutesy

Crafty Caz Challenge 107 - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge 19 - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time Challenge 87 - Use a Digi

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes with a bit of bling

..................................................... Now onto my news:

Ive got Baby no.2 on the way!! Our new addition will making an appearance end of april/beginning of May Fingers crossed april as i have too many birthdays in may already! So here is a pic (12 week scan) from nearly 3 week ago i am sorry as the little tinker will much bigger now and so everyone says i now have proper little bump!

Hugz

Sal & Bump! x

Cupcake Cards and Crafts November Challenge - Sweet Christmas

2011-11-01T09:00:00.002Z

Looks like Halloween themed projects were a no go in last month's challenge only 6 of you entered?!

But anyways we hope you like the new challenge for November which is Sweet Christmas!So your own interpretation of Sweet Christmas could be a sweet/cute image, a sweet sentiment, a sweet embellishment as long as we see something on your project that fits that there your on your way to enter!

There will be one winner personally chosen as usual for this month's challenge who will receive the 'Contemporary Christmas' paper collection. (Pictured below). Click here to buy it now!

Here's my Sweet card ive used a sweet image from Squiggle Stamps and of course the colours of peppermint mmmm peppermint candy sticks def in the mood for Christmas with them!:

Hope to see your creations there soon! You never know you may win!

Recipe:

White Cardstock
Cupcake Cards and Crafts Contemporary Christmas Digi paper Collection
Squiggle Stamps Gingerbread House Digi Stamp
Bizzy Becs Christmas Ticket Digi Sentiment
Promarkers
Buttons and Twine

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz Challenge 43 - Anything Goes

Come and Get It Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Ann's Challenge 52 - CAS

Crafts and me Challenge 58 - Winter Blues

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge 19 - Anything Goes

Little Claire's Challenge 14 - Christmas

Sweet Stampin Challenge - Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge 37 - Anything Goes

Winterwonderland Challenge - CAS Christmas Card

Hugz

sal x

New Challenge at Squiggle Stamps!

2011-10-29T09:00:00.001+01:00

Morning Everyone!Its time for a new challenge over at Squiggle HQ and the theme for the two week challenge is get Dotty!! So anything with dots it could be a DP, Ribbon, Embellish, let your imaginations run wild and remember you don't need to use a Squiggle Image to enter the challenge but if you do you get an extra entry!! So when linking up put your name in twice if you have used a Squiggle Image!

Again i apologize about the Pic still haven't got round to getting my camera sorted and used my phone's camera!

It's my Cousin Kirsty's 21st Birthday on the 6th Nov and i was browsing through my collection of Squiggles and came across the ever so cute 'Gifts Galore' Digi which is perfect for birthdays!! I've teamed her up with Cupcake Cards and Crafts Digi Paper collection 'Fresh Polkas' as they scream cute and girly!!

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
Cupcake Cards and Crafts Fresh Polkas Digi Paper Collection
Squiggle Stamps - Gifts Galore Digi Stamp
Promarkers
E K Success Bind Edge Punch
Sizzix Azure Number Dies
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle Die
Pokey Tool and Mat
Gems

Challenges:

AI Factory Challenge 96 - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge 81 - Kraft

Creative Craft Challenge - Fancy Edge

Digi Doodles Shops Best Challenge 80 - Anything Goes

Forever Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Jen's Digi Stamps - Polka Dots

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

PCJ Challenge 22 - Anything Goes

Scrap-Creations Challenge - Go Digi

Simon Says.....Anything Goes Challenge

The Paper Shelter Challenge 37 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Morning Sketches 117

Hugz

Sal x

B.D. Card for Auntie Andrea

2011-10-17T08:48:00.000+01:00

Hey Peeps

Here is a card I've made for Ethy to give to his Auntie Andrea for her B.D. yesterday thankfully she did receive it yesterday LOL! I thought i would have a look through my neglected stash and found my fav KK stamp Francessca! So i had to use her! So here is the finished card:

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
MME - Lime Twist Papers
Kraftin Kimmie - Francessca Rubber Stamp
Pollycraft - Sentiment
Promarkers
Pokey Tool for Paper Piercing
Gems
White Gel Pen for Faux Stitching

Challenges:

By the Cute and Girly Challenge - Anything Goes

CLP Challenge 41 Skecth

Crafty Cardmarkers Challenge 53 - Anything Goes

Culture Shock Challenge - Rainbow Bright

Di Digi Designs - Girly Creations

If the Shoe Fits Challenge - Girls

Kraftin Kimmie Challenge 100 - Use your Fav Kimmie!

Paper Play Challenge - Cupcakes

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 134 - Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Crafts Challenge - Birthdays (2nd Entry)

Top Tip Tuesday - Use DP's

Hugz

Andrea B.D. Card

2011-10-14T14:47:00.000+01:00

Hello Peeps!

I apologise for the crappy Photo ive taken it from iphone as my camera is on the blink at the mo! Grrr! But hey ho!

Today im sharing a card ive made for my SIL Andrea for her birthday on Sunday and thought using one of kimmies is perfect for her! Esp with Tori being pulled by her pooch! I just love this sentiment too my SIL does get uptight about small things so i thought i would go a bit cheeky! LOL

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
DP's - A Freebie from a Card magazine but unfornatley can't remember which one!
Kraftin Kimmie - Sporty Girls - Tori Rubber Stamp and Sentiment using Memnto Black Ink
Promarkers
Sakura White Gel Pen for Faux Stitching
Kaiser Crafts Basics - Rhiestone Gems
Stickles Clear Glitter to add dots round DP to add a bit of more sparkle
Spellbinders Nestabilties Small Circle Die
Pink Stitched Ribbon

Challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge 51 - Use a Punch/Die

Charisma Cardz Challenge 41 - Stitching Real of Faux

Forever Friends Challenge - Use a Sentiment

Kraftin Kimmie Challenge 99 - Sparkle and Shine

I Did it Creations Challenge 76 - Anything Goes

One Stitch in Time Challenge 83 - Anything Goes

One Stop Craft Challenge 152 - Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays Challenge 76 - Anything Goes

Sketch 4u2 Try - October Sketch

The Sisterhood of Crafts - Birthdays

Have a fab weekend!

Hugz

Sal xx

October Challenge - Halloween with a touch of Kraft - DT Card

2011-10-03T10:18:00.001+01:00

Morning Everyone! Sorry for the lateness of my post, I haven't been too well and you know what its like when things just get on top of you and then things start to fall behind but fingers crossed ill be ok soon!

The challenge for October is the spooky theme of Halloween with Kraft! Which i can not get enough of Kraft! So as long as your creation is halloweened themed and some sort of Kraft product on your project that will fit the bill!

There will be one winner personally chosen as usual for this month's challenge who will receive the 'More Krafty' paper collection. (Pictured below). Click here to buy it now!

Now onto my creation for the challenge, I've decided to go for a bookmark as i dont do halloween cards that much LOL:

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock

More Krafty Digi Paper Collection - Cupcake Cards and Crafts

Wizard Boy - Goth Kidz Collection - Squiggle Stamps

Promarkers

E K Success Binder Punch

Twine

Challenges:

Art Impressions Stamp Challenge 34 - Halloween

Come and Get it challenge - Halloween

Crafting for All Seasons Challenge 10 - Fall

Crafts for Eternity Challenge 39 - Anything Goes

Creatilicious Challenge 26 - Anything Goes

Digi Stamps4Joy Challenge 28 - Anything Goes

ECP Challenge 48 - Fall

I Did it Creations Challenge 75 - Halloween

One Stitch at a Time Challenge 82 - Use a Digi

My mums Craft Shop Challenge 25 - Dress up

Paper Playtime Challenge 56 - Halloween

Stamp Scrap and Doodle Saturday Challenge - Anything but a Card

Stamp and Fun Challenge 66 - Anything Goes

The Crafty Pad 141 - One for the Boys

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 86 - Fall

Hugz

Sal xx

Birthday card for Nephew

2011-09-24T15:19:00.000+01:00

Hey All! Its Saturday already and its my turn to share a Squiggle Stamp creation with you all! I've used the newly released Skull Boy which is available here for the bargain price of £1.99!

When I saw this digi i just new it was my for my nephew who'll be 9 in October bless him they grow up soo quick!

Ive Teamed him up with some scrap bits left in my stash together with some funky gridlined Cardstock and some funky cute buttons! of ocurse ive used my promarkers to ink him in.

Also our Autumal Colour Challenge is still going on here all you have to do to be in with the chance of some yummy Squiggle goodies is to use a squiggle image and there is plenty of freebies and bargains to be had! looking forward to seing you there!

Sneak Peak Blog Hop with Some Odd Girl!

2011-09-23T14:00:00.002+01:00

If your come from the uber talented Brenda your on the right track if not start at the Some Odd Girl Blog and start hoppping!

Welcome to a very special hop that features the Monday Digi Release at Some Odd Girl! In August I entered the first Get Odd Guest Challenge on FB and i made my tag made the top 10 and Kristy asked all of us if we would like to take part in a blog hop for the Monday Digi release! How could i not say no!!! You all know by now im a uber fan of Some Odd Girl images and had such a blast making this wee tag using Angel Kaylee.

This release features images that are great for fall, Halloween, Winter and Christmas, everything you need for the coming season. On Monday we'll start reveals and a fun sale!

Next Stop is Linda H! Have Fun!

But here's the list if you get lost:

Some Odd Girl Blog
Carley
Brenda
Sally <------- You are HERE
Linda H
Camilla
Rene
Corrine
Linda A
Leah
Kristy

Hugz x

Digi Makeover Challenge 3 - Use Fabric!

2011-09-19T12:00:00.001+01:00

Hey everyone! it's Monday again and its time for a new Digi Challenge over at Paper Make Up Stamps! This week's challenge is to use fabric on your projects!

My take on using fabric is recycling some trimming off a very old pair of cropped pants and used it on my Mam and Dad's Anniversary Card Wow they have been married for 31 years Congrats to them Ive got a long way to go yet only been 5 years LOL!!

Here's my Card:

Recipe:
White and Yellow cardstock
DHD - Robyn M's Love Me Digi Papers
Paper Make Up Stamps - Billy and Bianca Digi Stamp and Sentiment
Promarkers
Recycled Trim
Gems and Flowers

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge 57 - Lets Get Semtimental

City Crafter Challenge - I Heart You

Creatalicious Challenge 26 - Anything Goes

Digi Design Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Everybody Art Challenge 159 - Flowers

Papercraft Star Challenge 62 - Anything Goes

Digi Makeover Challenge 2 - Sketch

2011-09-12T12:00:00.002+01:00

Hello and welcome to Digi Makeover Challenge 2! This Week's Challenge is to use this sketch below:

Thank you to everone that joined in with our 1st Challenge we hope to see you for this challenge too!

Here is my take on the sketch and I've used the ever soooo adorable Caliope with Heart Digi which is available here and super sized him up to a massive 5 inchs!! I couldn't resist in not too he is such a sweetie!!

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock

My Minds Eye - Lime Twist Papers

Paper Make Up Stamps - Caliope with Heart Digi and Sentiment

Promarkers

Buttons and Twine

Challenges:

Creative Card Crew Challenge - Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Shops Best challenge 75 - Circles

Digi Design Challenge Blog Challenge 1 - Anyhting Goes

I Did It Creations Challenge 72 - Anything Goes

Birthday Tag for Mum!

2011-09-10T07:00:00.000+01:00

Hey Everyone! Happy Saturday to you all! Hope your all having a fab weekend so far! Today I'm showing you a Tag I've made for my Mum's Pressie using the ever so sweet Fairy Gifts Digi which is available here

I've teamed here up with Echo park Little Girl Digi papers and the Sentiment from my ever so neglected Stash of bits and there you go simple yet cute! Also please check out my blog post here to see if your the winnah of the Witchy Goth from our Halloween Blog Hop!

Challenges:

Crafty Purple Frog Challenge - Birthdays

Crafting for all Seasons Challenge - Birthdays

Gingersnap Creations Challenge - Girly

Kelly's Kidz Challenge 6 - Girly Girl

Hugz x

Winnah of the Witchy Goth Girl - Squiggle Stamps Halloween Blog Hop!

2011-09-09T09:50:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone!

Thank you for everyone that joined in with the Squiggle Stamps Halloween Blog Hop !

Im pleased to announce the lucky winnah of Witchy Goth goes to..........................

Tip Top!! Using Random.org!

Well done Ruth! Please email info@squigglestamps.com to receive your digi stamp!

Also there was some more sneaky prizes too so check out the Squiggle HQ to see if you have won!

Have a fab Friday!

Hugz

Sal xx

Sneak Peak Day 3 - Spesch Desinger Stamps

2011-09-06T01:00:00.002+01:00

Hey folks its Sneak Peak Day 3 of Spesch Designer Stamps of the new release of the Lolita and Pets Digi which will be released on the 8th of Septemeber over at the Spesch Store

Today im showing the cute Lolita and Froggy Digi today which ive made a tag for a change!

Recipe:
Purple Cardstock
Echo Park Little Girl Digi papers
Spesch Designer Stamps Lolita and Pets Froggy Digi
Kraftin Kimmie Sentiment
Promarkers
Buttons
Ribbon
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

Charimsa Cardz Challenge 35 - Anything Goes

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 126 - Photo Inspiration

Just Some Lines Challenge - Anything but a Card

Paper Pretties Challenge 31 - Anything but a Card

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 82 - Not a Card

Digi Makeover 1st Challenge!

2011-09-05T12:00:00.006+01:00

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our new challenge which now starts every Monday with a fab and funky challenge to get your mojo going over at the Paper Makeup Stamps blog!

All you have to do to play along is to use a digi (but if you use a PMS they maybe an extra treat in store!) and to follow the challenge rules which this week is using Paper Makeup Stamps Signature colours of Pinks, Greys, Black and White!

Here's my card I've made for SIL Debbie as it will be her BD at the end of month and i do like to be organised LOL:

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
Freebie Digi Papers - DHD
The Heart Fairy - PMS
Sentiment - PMS
Promarkers
Ribbon
Gems

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Cahllenge 36 - Girl

Card Makin Mama's Challenge 28 - Digi

Clearyistamp Challenge 35 - Patterened Paper

Creative Card Crew Challenge - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge 7 - Hearts

Flutterby Wednesday Challenge - Celebrate

I Did It Creations Challenge 71 - Girly Girls

I Love Promarkers Challenge 81 - Anything Goes

One Stitch in Time Challenge 78 - Use a Digi

Passion for Promarkers Challenge - Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge 29 - Anything Goes

Hope you get round to seeing the other very talented DT ladies as they have produced some stunners! It'll be fab if you can play along with us this week!

Sneak Peak Day 1 - Spesch Desinger Stamps

2011-09-04T01:00:00.001+01:00

Hi everyone! It's coming up to Spesch Designer Stamps September release of some uber cute digis again and you'll be in for a treat! Today im showing you Lolita and Pets Lion Digi who is sooo cute and fun!

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
MME Lime Twist papers
Spesch Designer Stamps Lolita and Pets Lion Digi
TLC Creations Sentiment
E K Success Bind Edge punch
Promarkers
Buttons

Challenges:

Squiggle Stamps Halloween Blog Hop!

2011-09-03T12:00:00.005+01:00

Hello Everyone and welcome to the Squiggle Stamps Halloween Blog Hop! Hopefully you have come from Wendy If not start from the beginning with Tracey G!

The uber talented Eva has created two collections for Halloween! There is the sweet Goth Kidz and The ever soo cute Dinky Ghouls too so you will be spoilt for choice!

You have untill Wed 7th Sept to get hopping through! Also i'll be giving away Witchy Goth that i have used here so remember to leave a comment here and there will be a prizes throughout the hop! All you have to do is to hop through and leave comments on the DT's blogs and when you get to the last hop at Squiggle HQ leave a comment and grab the blog hop badge and wear with it pride on your blog! Simples! How can you not pass up the chance to grab some cutness?!

I've used Withcy Goth and Throne from the Goth kidz Halloween Collection with my card and i've teamed her up with MME Papers and of course some distressing, here it is:

Your next stop is Karen! Good Luck and Happy Hopping!

Here's the hop list if you get lost!

Tracy G - Guest Designer - Mummy Ghoul
Heidi - Trick or Treat
Kimberley - Vampy Boy on Throne
Faye - Witchy Ghoul
Jenny - Frankenstein Boy
Wendy - Frankie Girl
Me - Witchy Girl
Karen - Wizard Boy
Deb - Skully Ghoul
Last Stop Squiggles HQ

Recipe:
Papermania Ruled Kraft Cardstock
MME Papers and Die Cut
Squiggle Stamps Goth Kidz Witchy Goth and Throne Digis
Promarkers
Buttons and Twine

Challenges:

Alys Sunday Challenge 45 - Halloween

CCEE Stampers Challenge - Fall colours and Die Cuts

Craft Creations Challenge - Autumnal Hues

Delightful Challenges - Halloween

Die Cutting Divas Challenge 30 - Fall Colours

Haunted Design House Challenge - I was Framed

Heidi's Hobbystuggu Challenge - Fall Colours

I'm a Digi Make Up Artist!

2011-09-03T06:32:00.000+01:00

Wow I still can't believe it! I was picked to be a part of the Digi Team at Paper Make Up Stamps!! I thought i wasn't up to scratch but here i am! I am honoured to be working with the digis and the other very talented teamies! Here's the list of the others who will be joining me!

Anne

Ivette

Jennifer

Melissa

Queen Britt

Velta

And joining in from the original makeup artists are:

Jami

Katie

Michelle

We have our very 1st Challenge on the 5th of September and from every Monday onwards there will be a new challenge!

Feel free to take this badge and to spread the word!

Have a fan weekend!

Hugz Sal!

Cupcake craftroom September challenge

2011-09-01T09:00:00.002+01:00

Morning everyone! Can you believe it! It's the 1st of Septemeber already so its time for a new challenge over at the Cupcake Craftroom!

The challenge for Septemeber is the colour combo of Pink & Green which is Mandy's Fave colour combo! So we would love to see anything using the colours of Pinks and Greens of course! You can use any shade of them as long as your main colours are of that colour combo and skin and hair colour is excluded (or you would have yourselves a very pretty alien) LOL

There will be one winner personally chosen as usual for this month's challenge who will receive the 'Pretty' paper collection. (Pictured below). Click here to buy it now!

Here's my creation using the new papers for my cousin Holly who will be 13!! OMG i can remember here when she was a kiddo at the age of 8 as being my flower girl for my wedding where does the time go?! So i thought Lil Pinketee August would be very apt for her as she does love music and plays a few instruments too so i've added a pink music sheet that ive made myself so tie in the music theme! So here it is:

Recipe:

Cupcake Cards n Craft Pretty Digi Papers

Tickled Pink Stamps Lil Pinkette August Digi

Some Odd Girl Sentiment Stamp

Promarkers

Pink ink pad to ink in edges

Spellbinder Nestabilities Circle Die

Buttons and Gems

Challenges:

Creative Card Crew Challenge - Anything Goes

I Love Promarkers Challenge 81 -Anything Goes

Passion for Promarkers challenge - Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge 29 - Anything Goes

Hugz x

2nd Xmas Card of the year

2011-08-27T06:47:00.001+01:00

Morning Everyone! Here is my 2nd Xmas card of the year so far only god knows how much more to do but at least ive made two LOL

I've used the ever so sweet Lil Angel Digi which is available here and also at the bargain price of...... for free!!!! So why not get your mits on this cutie!

I've paired her up with Echo Park papers and away she goes!

Also don't forget our new challenge of Glam and Glitz is going on right now! This is a fun challenge for you all to use your glittery & shiny stash and to produce a card, scrapbook page, mini album, atc, inchy anything you want really, so long as it features a Squiggle Stamp or Squiggle digi.

Don't forget Squiggle Stamps Digis start from 79p in the store and if you look carefully you may find a freebie or two.

Recipe:

White Cardstock

Echo Park All i want for Xmas Digi papers

Squiggle Stamps Lil Angel Digi
Whimsey Christmas Sentiment
Promarkers
Gems
Pokey Tool for paper piercing

Challenges:

Crafts for Eternity Challenge - Theme Christmas

Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge - CAS

Digi Doodles Shops Best Challenge 73 - Anything Goes

Divas by Design Challenge 9 - Christmas in August

I Love Promarkers Challenge 80 - Paper Piercing

Paper Playtime Challenge 53 - Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge - Spots and Dots

Stampavie and Friends Challenge - Christmas in Summer

The Stamping Boutique Challenge 13 - Stripes and Dots

Have a fab weekend! x

Commissioned Card

2011-08-26T08:46:00.001+01:00

TGIF Everyone!

Here's a card i've made for my friend who's Godmother will be 70 over the weekend and she likes flowers and butterflies so i've tried to keep with that in mind but still keep my stylee LOL hope she likes it! I love using Digis are you can resize them to any size and if needs be flip them too so they fit perfectly to your layout and plus no inky fingers LOL

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
MME Lime Twist Papers
Paper Make Up Stamps - Birthday Fairy Digi
Sentiment just typed up and printed out
Marianne Designs Chinese Rolled Flower and Leaves Die
Sizzix on the Edge Scallop Die
Promarkers
Gems
Butterfly from my neglected stash!

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Chalenge 35 - Anything Goes

Birthday Sundaes Colour Challenge 23 - Pink Green and White

Craft us Crazy Challenge 15 - Anything Goes (2nd Entry)

Creative Card Crew Challenge - Handmade Flowers

Designed to Delight Challenge - Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday Challenge 125 - Cute and Girly

HLSC Challenge 37 - Girlie

Jellypark Challenge - Getting Punchy

Marianne Design Divas Cahllenge - Anything Goes

Paper Make Up Stamps Digi DT Call

Paper Playtime Challenge 53 - Anything Goes

Paper Creations Challenge 7 - Flowers

Papertake Challenge - Die Cuts

PCJ Challenge 17 - Anything Goes

Stamps r Us Challenge - Anything Goes

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 131

The Corrosive Challenge 130 - Girlie

The Paper Shelter Challenge 28 - Dies Cuts

The Play Date Cafe Challenge - Mint, Ivory and Coral

The Shabby Tea Room Challenge 76 - Inspiration (I got inspiration from the roses and made my own!)

The Sisterhood of Crafts - Flower Power

Have a fab Bank Holiday Weekend!

Hugz x

Benji's BD Tag

2011-08-18T12:33:00.000+01:00

Morning Everyone! Happy birthday to my Bro today the grand ol' age of 22!! Unfornatley he is off to work today but he says he has already told them he isn't foing anything today as they wouldn't let him have the day off! LOL

Well i got him a pillow with inbuilt speakers so he can hook up his iphone and listen to music without having headphones in and chillax! Bless him he says i always get him the ace presents! At least he is pleased with it! Im not too happy with his hair though i can never get black hair right i just dont like the dark colour LOL if anyone has any tips feel free to share with me! Also this is to enter the Some Odd Girl Guest Call too over on FB how can anyone not pass the opportunity to work some fab images!

So i was lazy too i couldnt be bothered to wrap this huge thing of a pressie so i decided to make a nice tag for him and hang it from the handle and ive gone for a distressed not the norm tag as he is my bro and we dont do norm we like being quirky so ive used pigment ink pad to lightly ink the edges of the elements and staples and a bit of allsorts of course not forgetting my fav embeliie of all buttons and heres' how it turned out:

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
MME Lime Twist Paper
Some Odd Girl - All Star Kody Digi and Sentiment Clear Stamp from Balloon Kaylee Set
Dies - Quickutz Star and Spellbinder Circle
Ribbon
Buttons
A trusty stapler!
Promarkers
Pokey Tool
Distress Tool

Challenges:

anything goes challenge 47 - birthdays

craft us crazy challenge - anything goes

crafting for all seasons challenge - tag

craft your passion challenge 71 - anything but a card

creative craft challenge - anything but a card

divas by design challenge 8 - birthdays

dream valley challenge 13 - distressing

kabdoodle doodles challenge 80 - tag it or bag it

pcj-challenge - anything-goes

make it monday with kraft outlet challenge - anything goes

paper playtime challenge 53 - anything goes

pollycraft challenge 106 - distressing

the stamping boutique challenge 13 - spots and dots

tiffany doodles challenge 15 - kraft and digi

try it on tuesday challenge - anything goes

Hugz

Leaving Card for G!

2011-08-15T12:50:00.000+01:00

Our belved Team Leader Gordon aka G will be leaving us on Friday after 3 years with us he has been there since the opening of our Bureau so it will be very strange to see him go but all the best to him! So i thought i would make him a super duper big card (8x8!!) never made one that big before LOL so everyone has space to sign it. I've paper pieced All star Kody's clothes to match the papers to the 'T' and used my promarkers for his skin and hair i can't get away without using my promarkers LOL

So here it is:

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
DHD Robyn M - Directions Papers
All Star Kody Digi - Some Odd Girl I couldn't resist him he is just sooooo lush!
MMD Designs - Sentiment
Spellbinder Label Die
Arrow and Banner cut out myself for a change lol
EK Sucess Binder Edge Punch
Pokey Tool
Button and Twine
Pop up dots to add some layers to the card

Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 50 - Twine

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Punches/Die Cuts

Crazy Amigo Challenge - Anything Goes

Ellephantastic August Challenge - Add some layers

One Stitch in Time Challenge - Anything Goes

Some Odd Girl Challenge - Two Complimentery Colours (Ive gone for Blue-Green and Red-Orange) Must admit its one of my fav colour combinations!

Sparkles Forum Challenge 18 - One for the Boys

The Sweet Stop Challenge 121 - Sketch

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 93 - Going round and round (my DP is full of circles!)

Birthday Card

2011-08-13T06:45:00.001+01:00

Morning Everyone! Hope you have lovely things planeed for the weekend maybe even some crafting?

I'm sharing with you today a birthday card for my cousin Holly using Shy Goth Girl from the new Goth Kidz collection which are available here

I've teamed this up with Echo Park Sidewlk Chalk Digi papers which are soo fab and funky together you don't need to add a lot of embellies as it's quite busy! Ive inked in ickle Goth Girl using Promarkers and used my Sizzix on the Edge Scallop die to add a few curves into the card.

Don't forget the Pink and Black Challenge is going on over here just remember to use a Squiggle Image and you could be in with the chance to win the new Goth Kidz collection! Just have a look round the Squiggle Shop there are plenty of bargains to be had even a few freebies to get yourselves started!

Have fun!

Challenges:

Birthday Sundaes Challenge 21 - Birthday

I Did it Creations Challenge 67 - Children

One Stitch at a Time Challenge 74 - Use a Digi

Sentimental Sundays Challenge - Flowers (My DP is full of them!)

The Stamp Man Challenge 29 - Anything Goes with Summer Colours ( I love bright and funky colours it reminds me of summer!)

Sal x

Mum's Birthday card

2011-08-10T08:28:00.000+01:00

I am totally getting organised at the mo, ive just made my Mum's B.D. card and it isn't till September yay more time for xmas cards!lol

Ive finally got round to inking Krafin Kimmie Angie Rubber Stamp that i won over at Quixtotic Paperie's Blog back in June. I just lurve her its totally me in the morning!! I thought of my mum with this stamp as she works nights i thought it was quite fitting! Also for a change ive gone for the distressed look which is fitting to getting up rough after a night shift (LOL) also some ribbon pleating i'd cheated by using super duper strong d.sided tape to make my pleasts!

Recipe:

MME Lime Twist Papers
Kraftin Kimmie Angie and Sentiment
Promarkers
Pokey Tool and Distressing Tool
Buttons and Ribbon from Stash

Challenges:

A Spoon full of Suagr Challenge 162 - Birthdays

Anything Goes Monday Challenge 47 - Birthdays

Card Makin Mamas Challenge 26 - Birthdays

Dream Valley Challenge 13 - Ditressing

Craft your days away Challenge 26 - Birthday Celebrations

Craft us Crazy Challenge 14 - Anything Goes (3rd Entry)

I Heart to Stamp - August Challenge

Kraftin Kimmie Challenge 90 - Distressing

Jelly Park Challenge - Photo Inspiration ( I'd picked the colours as my inspiration)

Just Add Ink Challenge - Distressing

Marks finest papers speedy cats friends challenge - Anything but a standard 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 Mines: 5 1/4 by 6 inches

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 61 - Birthdays

Release Day over at Spesch Stamps!

2011-08-08T00:00:00.002+01:00

Happy Monday Everyone!! Yay!! its release day at Spesch Stamps have you been keeping an eye of the uber cuteness that will be coming to the shop today! Today i'm showing you Goth Girl who is uber sweet! Ive gone a bit halloweeny but she fits the bill for it!

Recipe:
Gridline Kraft Cardstock
MME Papersand Spider embellie
Goth Girl by Max - Spesch Stamps
Promarkers
Black Fineliner
Buttons from Stash

Challenges:

Fabulous Friday Challenge - Colouring

Stamp Something Challenge - August Digi Day

Hugz

More new papers!!

2011-08-07T16:48:00.000+01:00

Hey everyone Mandy at Cupcake Cards and Crafts is on a roll!! She has just released these beauties below and they called 'Make Memories Fun':

'Make Memories Fun' is a paper collection full of vibrant colour and full of fun. It's for any occasion and just has a happy vibe about it for fun cards and scrapbooking your memories :)

It's £3.50 and has over 50 papers.

Here is a quick preview, but there is more info in the store.

See it in store HERE

Hugz x

Fancy a blue?

2011-08-07T07:04:00.000+01:00

HAVE YOU SEEN - BLUE PAPERS MINI

'BLUE'

A mini paper collection with a sentiments sheet too.

This is one versatile pack great for both man and girly cards also great for the last minute cards as sentiments come with it too!

You can buy it HERE for a bargain price!

New Challenge at Squiggle Stamps and New Release of Digis!

2011-08-07T06:59:00.000+01:00

This fornights challenge has been chosen by Tracy Squiggle, who would like to see your Pink and Black Squiggles Creations. There's an optional extra of 'Lace' for those of you feeling super inspired.

(Please do note, that skin tones and hair do not have to follow the colour theme)

The Grand Prize for the winner of the challenge is a full set of the brand new Goth Kidz digi images.

Available now on the website Here If you can't wait to get yours!
There are also freebies and lots of gorgeous digi and rubber stamps available, starting from just 79p.

A little offering from me to get you started :)

Sneak Peek Day 3 - Spesch Stamps

2011-08-07T00:00:00.002+01:00

Hello!! oh oh oh only 1 more day to release day over at Spesch Stamps so you can get your mits on these uber cute digis!! Today i'm showing you the ever soo cute Snow White by Christina! Here is my card i thought i would fairy tale like its not my normal but i think it turned out ok also remeber to go the Spesch Stamps Blog to see what my teamies have made too!

Recipe:

Pink Paislee Papers (sorry forgotten which ones!)
Spesch Stamps Snow White by Christina Digi
Marianne Creatable Chinese flower and leave dies
Buttons and Gems from Stash
Promarkers
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

For Fun Challenges - Anything Goes

Raise the Bar Challenge 69 - Anything Goes

Stamp Something August Digi Day

Hugz x

Wedding Card

2011-08-05T10:43:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone im on a roll today with all the posts in all honestly ive forgotten to post my creations doh! Its been one of those weeks esp with the flash floods we had here in east yorkshire and water coming through my back door!! But at least the weather is back to sunshine again so fingers crossed we wont get all that rain so quick again!

Anyways here is a card I've made for my Hubby's work colleague Keriann who'll be getting married on the 20th August so an advance congrats to Keriann and Dave! I thought i would add abit of bling on for a change and used the gems as earring and button on the image and jazzed up the sentiment with using the gems as 'o's lol

Recipe:

White, Red and Grey Cardstock

Digi papers from Jessica Sprague blog hop

Cake Topper Digi - The Greeting Farm

Sentiment printed off using word

Promarkers

Black fineliner for Faux Stitching

Pokey Tool

Gems

Challenges:

Ambers Crafts and Stuff Challenge 20 - Sparkle and Shine

Craft us Crazy Challenge 14 - Anything Goes

Digital Delights Challenge - Stitching

Lollipop Crafts Challenge - Celebrations

Paper Creations Ink Challenge 6 - Stitching

Passion for Promarkers Theme 111 - Hugs and Kisses

Sweet Sunday Sketch 128

My First Christening Card!

2011-08-05T08:56:00.003+01:00

TGIF!!! Hello Everyone! Its my friend's little girl's christening on Sunday and im ashamed to say ive never made a christening card before so i was a bit stumped!lol

But i saw the sketch challenge over at Pollycraft and i thought well i do have the ever so sweet baby image from their to team it up with so why not and here is the outcome i've tried to keep it cas yet cute at the same time i hope Stephen and Nicola will like it:

Recipe:
White Cardstock
Funky Hand Colour Me Happy Digi Papers
Pollycraft - Sent from Above Digi
Ticket Sentiment - MMD Designs
Promarkers
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle Die
Gems
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

AI Factory Challenge - August Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Free and Easy

Come and Get it Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Colour Create Challenge 76 - Pink, Green and White

Craft us Crazy Challenge 14 - Anything Goes in August

Gingersnap Creations 113 - Babes and Tots

Hanna and Friends Challenge 105 - Stripes or Dots

Lollipop Crfats Challenge - Celebrations

OLLCB Challenge 85 - Circles

Pollycraft Challenge 104 - Paula's Sketch (ive flipped the sketch 180 degrees)

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge 9 - Gems

Stamping for the Weekend Challenge 14 - Spots

The Paper Variety Challenge 45 - Circles

Have a fab weekend!

Sneak Peak Day 1 - Spesch Desinger Stamps

2011-08-04T23:00:00.008+01:00

Hey Everyone!Sorry this post is late!! I did have it scheduled to post at the right time but it never did it!!

Its getting near to 8th of August which is August Release day over at Spesch Stamps and today i am showing you Headphones Digi Stamp by Max and if you think he is adorable just you wait and see for others that will be released! So keep yuor eyes peeled peeps you'll be in for a treat!!

He is one cool dude and totally reminds me of my Brother so hence this is one of his birthday's card for him this month!

Recipe:
Gridline Kraft Cardstock
Echo Park Digi papers
Headphones Digi by Max - Spesch Stamps (He'll be available to buy on the 8th!)
Sentiment - Whimsey
Promarkers
Buttons from Stash

Challenges:

Cards for Men Challenge 16 - clean and simple

Come and get it Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafts and Me Challenge 46 - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge 69 - Anything Goes

Happileigh Scrappin Challenge 33 - Anything Goes

Kelley Kids Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday Challenge - Birthdays

Stamp r us Challenge - Birthdays

The Corrisive Challenge 127 - Manly

Woodware USA Challenge 37 - Anything Goes

Hugz

Cupcake Craftroom - August Challenge DT Card

2011-08-01T08:00:00.005+01:00

Hello! Wow it's the 1st of another month and it's time for a new challenge at Cupcake Craftroom!

The challenge for August is 'Soft and Sweet'! So we would love to see anything with a sweet theme, sweet sentiment, sweet image, or 'sweet' theme and to match with softly coloured papers, soft ribbons, soft flowers.

There will be one winner personally chosen as usual for this month's challenge who will receive the 'Soft and Sweet' brand new paper collection. (Pictured below)

You have until 8pm GMT on 30th August to get your entries in!

You can also check out the DT's blogs for lots more inspiration and Cupcake Cards and Crafts Shop too!

I just love Suzui's Big Hugz Digi from Spesch Stamps it can be used for allsorts of cards it'd be a grat thank you or Sister B.D. card or anyone who needs a bug hug and a smile at the same time!!I do love my Chibis!!

Recipe:

Papers - Cupcake Cards and Crafts 'Soft and Sweet' Digi Papers which are available here
Big Hugs Digi by Suzui - Spesch Stamps available here
MMD Designs - Sentiment
Promarkers - Blosoom, Blush, Caramel, Duck Egg Blue, Ivory and Mustard
Ribbon and Buttons from Stash
Pokey Tool
Spellbinder Nestabilities Circle Die

Challenges:

Craft us Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes

Digi Doodles Shop Best Challenge 69 - Anything Goes

ICSketch Challenge 124

I Love Promarkers Challenge 76 - Anything Goes

Little Darlings Challenge 4 - Girly

The Paper Shelter Challenge 24 - Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge 44 - Make it Girlie

Hugz

I know It's early but.......

2011-07-30T07:21:00.000+01:00

I need to get ahead with my Christmas Cards! Every year i say 'July?! Thats way too early to be making Christmas Cards!' But after the last couple of years to leaving it to the last minute i will be good this year and have them ready for a change!

I've used 'Gifts Galore' Digi Stamp which is available here or for your rubber lovers out there it's available here it can be used for any occassion really just not for Christmas as i've used it here but it does make a fab Christmas card!

I've used Echo Park 'All I Want for Christmas' Digi Papers together with Kraft Cardstock and the Sentiment is just typed up through GIMP and printed off with my Digi and my Ribbon and Buttons are from my stash and of course not forgetting my Promarkers to ink in! I'd used Blush, Duck Egg, Ice Grey 1, Pear Green, Poppy, Sandstone and Spice.

P.S.

Don't forget our Challenge is still ongoing! So show us your Christmas Creations and also......

We have 20% off all Christmas Digi Stamps to get you in the mood

(offer on until challenge ends - midnight 5/8/11)

{GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!}

I'm entering the following Challenges:

Christmas Inspirations Challenge 29

CI Paints Challenge - Inspired by Christmas

CLP Sketch Challenge 38

Craft Your Passion Challenge 68 - Christmas in July

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge 93 - Christmas in July

Craft us Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafts and me Challenge 45 - Ribbon

Creative Inspirations Challenge 64 - Christmas in July

Daisy Doodles Challenge 38 - Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Shops Best Challenge 69 - Anything Goes

Fussy and Fancy Challenge 42 - Christmas in July

I Love Promarkers Challenge 76 - Anything Goes

Make It Monday with kraft Outlet - Christmas in July

Paperc Creations Ink - Christmas in July

Pollycraft Challenge 103 - Christmas in July

Stamping B's Challenge - Ribbon

The Paper Shelter Challenge 24 - Anything Goes

Truly Scrumptious Challenge 62 - Buttons and Bows

Have a fab weekend!

Sal x

New Challenge at Squiggle Stamps!

2011-07-23T14:57:00.000+01:00

Hello Everyone!

Over at Squiggle Stamps we have a brand new Challenge!

Challenges are fornightly - you can link these with any other challenge blogs you enter - all we ask is that you use a Squiggle image which are available in the {STORE} starting at only 79p...even a few freebies in there to get you startedso it's all good and how can you say no to some cuteness?!

This challenge is to show off your CHRISTMAS CREATIONS

Show us your cards, tags or any other christmas project!

We have 20% off all Christmas Digi Stamps to get you in the mood

(offer on until challenge ends - midnight 5/8/11)

{GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!}

One lucky Winner will receive a £10 gift voucher and a Guest DT spot!!

So keep your eyes peeled peeps as i'll might be show you some christmas stuff already! LOL

B.D. Card

2011-07-20T11:12:00.000+01:00

Hey Everyone here's a card I've made for my work matey Stace Im a bit ahead as her bd isnt till August but i just thought i might aswell get ahead for a change! Also i wanted to try out my new Marianne Flower die where it cuts out the flower for you and all you do is roll it and secure it and hey presto a lot easier way to ccreate this lovely flowers!

Also Im entering this card for the Tickled Pink GD Call as how can anyone pass the chance to work with such a talented bunch of ladies and great images!

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
MME Papers
Tickled Pink Lil Lolita Caroline Digi Stamp
Sentiment - Some Odd Girl Clear Stamp
Marianne Creatables Chinese Flower and Leaves Die
Sizzix On the Edge Scallop Die
Spellbinders Circle Die
Pokey Tool
Promarkers
Buttons and Butterfly from Stash

Challenges:

AI Factory Challenge - Stripes and Spots

Birthday Sundaes Challenge - Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T Challenge 111 - Butterflies

Craftroom Challenge - Butterflies

Everybody Art Challenge 151 - Dots

KB Cute Monday Challenge 22 - use a Digi

Lollipop Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes

Stamp and Fun = Creativity Challenge 56 - Use a Digi

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge 28 - Cute with a Butterfly

Hugz

Sal x

Sentimental Sundays Masculine Projects - DT Card

2011-07-17T05:00:00.009+01:00

Hey Everyone!

It's my last post for Sentimental Sundays i must say I've had such a blast with these very talented bunch of Ladies but onto pastures new it just sometimes life gets complicated, I think we all know that!

Well it's time for another challenge at Sentimental Sundays! This week we are being sponsered by Dude Time Doodles who are offering one lucky winner some digis from their shop!

This is card is made for my brother's birthday next month who'll be the grand old age of 21 bless him!! He is attached the Xbox so this adorable image called Game Play from Spesch Stamps just fits the bill!

Recipe:

MME Papers
Spesch Stamps Game Play digi
Some Odd Girl - Sentiment
Promarkers
White Gel Pen
Buttons
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge 127 - Boyz to Men

A Gem of a Challenge - Let's Hear it for the Boys

PCJ Challenge 14 - for Him

Pennys Paper Craft Challenge 57 - Birthdays

Pink Ink Sketch 1

Southern Girls Challenge 23 - Happy Birthday

Hugz

Sal x

Fancy a Brew?

2011-07-16T03:06:00.001+01:00

Good Morning Everyone!

Here is my first ever post for Squiggle Stamps! Yay!

I have used Tea for Two Digi Stamp which is a newly released in the Squiggle Store which is available here This is one fabby stamp it can be used for any girly occassion!

I have kept the Card Clean and Simple as i wanted the digi stamp to be the main focus of the card

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
Papers - Freebie from Craft magazine
Sentiment - MMD Designs
Mini stamped hearts - Prima
Promarkers
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 32 - More than 2 Words

Colour Throwdown Challenge 150

Deep Ocean Challenge 3 - Cards

Divas by Design Challenge 6 - Pastels

Lollipop Special Summer Challenge - Anything Goes

One Stitch in Time Challenge 70 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge

Totally Ppercrafts Challenge 75 - Girly Girl

Hugz

Sal x

Good News!

2011-07-10T09:55:00.000+01:00

Hey everyone!!

At last i can tell you all my good news! I'm a part of the Squiggle Stamps DT!

Its been offically announced today on Squiggle HQ!! Keep an eye out for my creations using these extremley cute images! also if you haven't done already check out the shop for bargains galore!

Hugz

Sal x

Spesch Desinger Stamps July Release!

2011-07-08T07:00:00.001+01:00

Woo hoo its release day of Jessica's brand new digi's over at the Spesch Designer Stamps! Also its my birthday too which makes its uber great!

If you haven't seent the sneak peeks during the week by eck you missed a treat! Today i'm showing you Mushroom fae as i thuoght she is such a cutie that she deserved to be on a corner bookmark to cheer you up as soon as you open your book!

Recipe:
White Cardstock
Echo Park Springtime Digi Papers
Docrafts - Peel off Lettering
Promarkers
Sizzix on the Edge Scallop Die
Button and Twine

Challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Free and Easy July

Aud Sentiments Challenge 32 - Two Words

Craft Your Passion Challenge 65 - Anything Goes

Stamp Insanity 66 Challenge - anything-goes

Make sure you stop by the Spesch blog for more previews by the rest of the DT and to get your mits on the new released lushness that is Jessica's Digis!

Sneak Peak Day 4 - Spesch Deisnger Stamps

2011-07-07T07:00:00.005+01:00

Morning everyone! It's sneak peek Day 4 of our new Summer stamps by Jessica and i must say the new releases are just simply the cutest well done Jessica!!!

Today I'm giving you a snaeak peak of Beach Ball Girl who will be released with the other digis tomorrow Yay! So here is my card:

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
Echo Park Litle Girl Digi Papers
Beach Ball Girl by Jessica - Spesch Designer Stamps
Sentiment - MMD Designs
Brads
Promarkers
Sakura White Gel Pen for faux Stitching
EK Successs Bind Edge Punch
Pokey Tool

Make sure you stop by the Spesch blog for more previews by the rest of the DT and make sure you stop by tomorrow as its release day where you can get your mits on the lovelies!

Challenges:

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 159 - Sewing

Bows and Berries Challenge 9 - Kraft

Card and Scrap Challenge 12 - Punches/Dies

Crafty Caz Challenge - Colours of Summer

Creative Inspiration Paints Challenge - Inspired by Summer

Fetch a Sketch Challenge 1

I Love Promarkers Challenge 73 - Clean and Simple

Make it Monday Challenge 44

Paper Sundaes Challenge 76 - Stitching

Stamp Something Challenge - July Digi Day

The Crazy Challenge 74 - On the Beach

Hugz

Cupcake Craftroom - July Challenge

2011-07-01T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hey Everyone! Its the 1st of July already and its time for a new challenge at Cupcake Craftroom!

The mission if you chose to accept it is to use Polka Dots!! Yay! My Fav thing at the mo if you couldn't tell with my recent blog posts! All you have to do is to have some form of polka dots on your creation it could be your DP's, Ribbon, Embellies etc its up to you!

There will be one winner personally chosen as usual for this month's challenge who will receive the 'Fresh Polkas' brand new paper collection

Now onto my creation for this month's challenge, I've gone for a criss cross card which i've never made before but i think its turned out quite well, you can either put a note in like i've done or tweek the sizes to make it smaller for a gift card holder i think it looks rather cool unfornatley it dosen't stand like a normal card but hey it looks pretty esp with Olive the Otter from PMS she is sooo sweet!

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
Fresh Polka Dots Digi Papers (I've used Lemon, Lime, Satsuma and Warm Pink) and Notepad paper from Pollyanna Digi Paper Set Cupcake Cards and Crafts
Olive the Otter - Paper Make Up Stamps available from Quixotic Paperie
Sentiment - Pollycraft Designs
Promarkers
Pokey Tool

You have until 8pm GMT on 31st July to get your entries in!

You can also check out the DT's blogs for lots more inspiration and Cupcake Cards and Crafts Shop too!

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 31 - Food or Drink

Blog a Doodle Challenge - Animals

Charisma Card Challenge - Ice Cream Colours (Mine are Mint, Butterscotch and Strawberry with some Choc and Vanilla Yum!

Crazy Amigos Challenge - Cupcakes

Craftroom Challenge Challenge - Summer Birthdays

Crafts and me Challenge 41 - Birthdays

die kreativen stempel freunde challenge 28 - Dots

Digi Doodles Shops Best Challenge 65 - Anything Goes

Forever Friends Challenge - Birthdays

Little Darlin Challenge 2 - Favourite Colour Combo

PCJ Challenge 13 - Anything Goes

The Crafty Pad Challenge - Bold and Bright or Pastels

The Paper Shelter Challenge 20 - Anything Goes

Enjoy!

Sal x

Happy Birthday Kath

2011-06-24T13:43:00.000+01:00

Hello Peeps!! its only Friday again! Where does the time go I can't believe its Friday already?!

Here's a card I'd thought I would share as my hubby came home from work last night and asked if I could make a Card for his Work colleague kath who'll be 60 on Sunday, many happy returns kath! Talk about last minute eh?! But thankfully I had all things at hand and having Kaylee with Balloon in Clear Stamp form was a godsend as i didnt have to turn the pc on!LOL

Anyways here it is i hope she likes it!

And then the inside ( Dont laugh at my handwriting i tried my hardest to be neat and straight!LOL):

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
Polka Dot Papers from Jolly Holly Digi Paper Set from Cupcake Cards and Crafts
Sakura White Gel Pen for Faux Stitching
Some Odd Girl - Kaylee with Balloon and Sentiment Clear Stamp Set
Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Scallops On the Edge
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle
American Crafts Buttons
Promarkers

Challenges:

Clear it out Tuesday Challenge - Clean and Simple

Crafts and Me Challenge - Stitching

Dutch Dare Challenge 118 - Clean and Simple

I Love Promarkers 71 - Anything Goes

Just Some Lines Challenge - Spotty Dotty

Moving Along with the Times Challenge 104 - Clean and Simple

Paper and Such Challenge - Inspiration Challenge (I've used the colours Pink and Blue)

Scrapbook Sisters Challenge 41 - Anything Goes

Some Odd Girl - White/Kraft with pops of Colour Challenge

Southern Girls Challenge 21 - Anything Goes

Mark's Finest papers Speedy Cats Friends Challenge - Buttons

Tuesday Morning Sketches 99

Have a fab weekend Everyone!

Hugz x

DT Call at Cupcake Cards n Crafts!

2011-06-19T20:41:00.000+01:00

Hey Peeps we are looking for 2 new members to join our Team if the deets belows intrest ya don't hesitate to apply! If you can't view it well here (blummin blogger) Here's the link to the Call!

Father's Day Part 3

2011-06-19T20:20:00.000+01:00

Hello All! Happy Father's Day!!

Here is my final card for Father's Day from my ethy to his Gan-Gan as he calls him, im not going to show my other Gan-Gan card as i think its pants! :/

Anyways, here it is:

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
Scrap of paper from my ever growing stash of bits of papers!!
Some Odd Girl - Tobi Fishin' Digi
TLC Creations - Sentiment Digi
Brads
Twine
E K Success Bind Edge Punch
Pokey Tool
Promarkers

Challenges:

2Sisters Challenge 44 - For a Guy

Colour Create Challenge 73 - Blue, White and Grey

Crazy for Challenges 92 - Add twine

Craft us Crazy Challenge 10 - Father's Day

Digi's with Attitude Challenge 31 - Anything Goes

Dutch Dare Challenge - For the Boys

Little Claire's Challenge 9 - cards for men

Mami Doodles Challenge - Card for Boy or Man

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge 1 - For men

Sassy Lil Sketch Challenge - June 14th Reveal

Some Odd Girl - White/Kraft and Colour Pops Challenge

Southern Girls Challenge 21 - Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 71 - Die Cut and Punches

Sal x

Sentimental Sundays Blog Hop!

2011-06-19T05:00:00.001+01:00

Welcome to the Sentimental Sundays “Celebrate Summer” blog hop. Tuesday, June 21 is the official first day of summer in the northern hemisphere and we are ready for all the summer fun to begin. For our friends down under who are moving into their winter months and may not feel like creating a summery project, they may be making “Sparkly or Shimmery” projects. What girl doesn’t like her bling

You should have arrived here from Stacey. If you didn't arrive from her blog and would like to join in the hop, please start at the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog.

Here's my take on the Challenge using Bright summery colours and the Summer always reminds me of festivals and partys so why not go musical!

Recipe:

Kraft cardstock

Echo Park Sidewalk Chalk Digi Papers and Element

Spesch Designer Stamps - Bonnie Rockstar

Promarkers
Buttons, Love hearts and Ribbon from Stash

We hope you will join in our “Summery or Sparkly” (plus a sentiment) challenge this week. Our sponsor is the marvelous Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs. This prize will be four INDIVIDUAL sentiment sets from the Raindrop Echo Designs Whimsy Stamps Digital Collection

Your next stop on the hop is Kathryn. If you should happen to get lost along the way, you can find the blog hop list over at the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog.

Don't forget to leave comments along the way because there are 3 mystery DT members who will each choose a winner from the comments left on their blog hop posts. The winners will each win a $10 gift certificate to Whimsy Stamps! The hop ends on Friday, June 24 at midnight EST. The winners will be announced on the Sentimental Sundays challenge blog on Sunday, June 26th. So, hop on over to the next stop and good luck!

Thank you so much for stopping by and have fun!

Im entering the following Challenges:

AI Factory Challenge - Summer Fun

Anything Goes Challenge 42 - Summer

Aud Sentiments Challenge 30 - Summer

Crafting for All Seasons Challenge 3 - Summer

Delightful Challenge - Anything Goes

Little Darlings Challenge 1 - Summer Theme

Sal xx

Father's Day Card

2011-06-17T14:46:00.001+01:00

Hello peeps TGI Friday!!! Hope your all well and here;s my Father's Day Card no.2 so now the hard part is to chosse which Dad whill receive which Card LOL

I've used MelJen's Digi as i wanted to CAS as i think Men's card do need to be not as cluttered as i dont think they appreicated it LOL anyways here it is:

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
MME Papers
Meljen Digi
Promarkers
Buttons and Twine
Quickutz Stars Die
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

Bows and Berries Challenge 7 - Masculine

Craft Challenge 106 Father's Day

Creative Inspirations Challenge 61 - Father's Day

Cupcake Challenge 146 - Boy oh Boy

Going Grey with Scrap Creations - Anything Goes

Incy Wincey Challenge 98 - Father's Day

Oh la la Creations Challenge 82 - Father's day

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Dads and Lads

Party Time Tuesday Challenge 20 - Father's Day

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge 38 - Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays Challenge - Father's Day DT Card

2011-06-13T16:00:00.001+01:00

Sorry for the lateness!! I did have it scheduled and just got back from Hols to find it hasn't been posted but oh well!

Here is my card for this week's challenge over at Sentimental Sundays! The theme this week is Father's Day or for a male whichever you prefer!

We have two challenge sponsors this week. First, is the awesomely talented Melissa Jenkins of Mel Jen's Designs. The winner will receive 4 digis of their choice from the Mel Jen's Designs store.

Our second sponsor is the marvelous Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs. This prize will be four INDIVIDUAL sentiment sets from the Raindrop Echo Designs Whimsy Stamps Digital Collection. If you like the weekly freebies offered here, please visit the store to see even more! We also offer custom digital designs at an affordable price with tutorials on how to use them.

I thought i would go CAS for a change and use the sentiment as the focus of the card which i haven't done before but i think it looks ok! I Can't decide if this is for my Dad or FIL i may just have to make a duplicate as i love this sentiment!

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
MME Papers
Whimsey Sentiment
Twine

Challenges:

Delicious Doodles Challenge 29 - Father's Day

Digi's with Attitude Challenge 30 - Father's Day

Dream Valley Challenge 9 - Father's Day

Mami Doodles Challenge - Father's Day

Mark's Finest Papers Challenge - Father's Day

One Stop Craft Challenge 135 - Father's Day

Polka Doodles Challenge 23 - Something for Dad

SSDS Challenge - Father's Day

Sparkle Forum Challenge 13 - Father's Day

Hugz

I can finally share the good news!!

2011-06-06T08:25:00.000+01:00

Yay!!!!!!!I Still can't believe it!! I'm a part of the Spesch Designer Stamps DT!! I've known for a week but I had to wait till trace did an offical announcement on the blog and by eck that was hard to keep that news in! If you haven't been to Tracy's awesome digi shop before then what are you waiting for get yourelves down there now! They are the cutest digis ever and soooo cheeky! As you all probably know by now i do love my cuties!

I've been a fan of Spesch Stamps for a while now and when the DT Call came up i couldn't say no to apply!

So my term is July to September and here are the rest of the new DT Girlies too:

Samantha
Deb
Genevieve
Ashlee

So keep an eye out for my DT work soon there are some real cute new releases coming soon!

Hugz xx

Gan-Gan B.D. Card

2011-06-03T12:56:00.000+01:00

Afternoon Everyone! The weather is still blissful here and i'm loving so out a go and get some more soon! Here's a card i've made for my FIL B.D. from my Son as i saw the lovely cuthbert from pollycraft i knew i had to use him he is just perfect! I thought the sentiment was quite fitting with the balloons LOL

Recipe:
Kraft Cardstock
Cupcake Cards n Craft Jolly Holly Digi Papers
Pollycraft - Cutherbert with Balloons Digi
TLC Creations - Sentiment
Button and twine from stash
Promarkers
Corner rounder
Pokey tool

Challenges:

Crafts and Me Challenge 37 - Punch it out

Digital Tuesdays challenge 113 - Animal friends

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - Male card

ICS Sketch 117

Pollycraft Monday Challenge 95 - Be my Teddy Bear

Scrapbook Sizters Challenge 38 - A man's world

Simons Says.....For a male Challenge

Have a fab weekend!

Hubs Anniversary Card

2011-06-02T14:30:00.001+01:00

Hey Peeps what a glorious day we are having in East Yorkshire today we have 25 degrees! Yay!! Ive got shorts and vest on so i can hopefully get a tan but i dont think it'll happen LOL Anyways here is my card for my hubby for our wedding anniversary tomorrow gosh we'lll be married for 5 years where does the time go!I've used the ever so cute beach girl and cool dud from Spesch stamps as they are just the cutest and i thought i'd go for a summer card as we are now in June!

Recipe:

Kraft Cardstock
Papers - My Mids Eye
Beach Girl and Cool Dude Digis - Spesch Stamps
Sentiment - made using Gimp and printed
E K Success Bind Edge Punch
Buttons and twine from Stash
Promarkers

Challenges:

Aud sentiments challenge 29 - male card

Charisma cardz challenge 21 - boy oh boy

CLP Sketch 37

Craft your days away challenge 21 - father's day/special man

Craft your passion challenge 60 - male themed

Here come the boys challenge 3 - father's day/hubby/partner

Lexi's creations challenge 41 - man's card

Party time tuesday challenge 118 - anything goes

Phindy's friday challenge 57 - summer living

Totally gorjuss challenge 82 - strings the thing

Have a nice day!

Cupcake Craftroom - June Challenge

2011-06-01T08:00:00.001+01:00

Hello peeps! its the 1st of June and its a new challenge over at Cupcake Craftroom!

The theme for June is Flowers and Leaves, we'd like to see lots of creations with flowers or leaves or both!

There will be one winner personally chosen as usual for this month's challenge who will receive the 'Leaves and Things' paper collection.

So here is my card:

Recipe:

Cupcake Cards and Craft - Leave and Things Digi papers
Pixie Dust Studio -June Pixie Digi
MMD Designs - Sentiment
Buttons from Stash
Promarkers
Spellbinders Nestabilitie Circle Die
Corner rounder
Pokey Tool
Pop up Dots

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge 41 - Anything goes

Crafty Caz Weekly Challenge 84 - Pink and Green

Creations by Gill M Challenge 8 - Pink and Green

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 60 - Anything goes

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge 76 - Tooty Fruity

Stamp Something Challenge - Sentimental

Sweet Sketch Sunday Challenge 119

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 68 - Pink and Girly

Hugz

Yay!!! Kaylee in Rubber!!

2011-05-27T14:42:00.001+01:00

Woo hoo!!! Some Odd Girl have made some of their digis into clear stamps and OMG i could go mad with spending!! I've chosen Balloon Kaylee as she is such a cutie and perfect for any type of card and she would cheer up anyone's day well a female LOL! I've decided to use a field scene and made my hills out of carstock and whizzed them through my bigshot with a flower embossing folder and wait for it.....hand cut them im not the best person to free hand cut but i think it turned out ok

Recipe:

Cloud Paper - American Crafts
Green cardstock embosssed with Flower embossing folder a freebie form Docrafts magazine
Kaylee with Balloon and Sentiment - Some Odd Girl
Promarkers
Buttons from Stash
Pokey Tool and Thread for Stitching

Challenges:

Claudia and Co Challenge 82 - Girl's Birthday

Crafting for all Seasons Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Divas by Design Challenge 2 - One for the Girls

My Mum's Craftt Shop Challenge 7 - Favourite Colours mine has to be pink, blue and orange!

Some Odd Girl - Make a Scence Challenge

The House that Stamps Built Challenge 25 - Stitching

The Sisterhood of Crafts Challenge - Buttons

Hugz

Sal xx

A Birthday Card

2011-05-24T08:52:00.000+01:00

Morning Everyone! Hope your well! I'm sticking to keeping ahead of my birthday cards and I've made this one for my friend's birthday in July and it was lovely to make a girly card all I seem to be doing just lately is male themed cards LOL

I've the used the ever so adorable Daisy with Gift Digi from Squiggle Stamps you must check out their range of Digis and Rubber they are the cutest and ever so reasonably priced too!

So here is my card:

Recipe:

My Minds Eye Fine and Dandy Papers
Squiggle Stamps - Daisy with Gift Digi
MMD Designs - Sentiment
Button and Twine from Stash
Promarkers
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle Die
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge 40 - Use a Digi

Crafting for all Seasons Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew Challenge - Cute and Girly

Divas by Design Challenge 2 - One for the Girls

Emerald Fairies Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

I (heart) 2 Stamp Challenge - May Sketch

I Did It Creations Challenge 56 - Anything Goes

Lexi's Creations Challenge 40 - Spots and Stripes

Mami Doodle Challenge 26 - Spots and Stripes

Stamps R Us Challenge - Goin Digital

Hugz

Sal x

FIL 60th Birthday Card

2011-05-22T16:43:00.000+01:00

Hello Peeps at last im back getting into the swings of things again after my jolly hols! Im trying to get a head start on cards again so this card is for my FIL who'll be 60 in june bless so i thought a nice relaxing card would be quite fitting!

Recipe:

DHD Cozy Digi Papers
Spesch Stamps - Summer Breeze Digi
Sentiment - MMD Designs
Promarkers
EK Sucess Binder Punch
Pokey Tool
Buttons and Twine from Stash

Challenges:

A spoon full of sugar - anything goes

AI factory challenge - boys will be boys

Cards for men challenge 10 - someone special

CRAFT challenge 103 -happy birthday

Crafty catz weekly challenge 83 - anything goes

Crafts and me challenge 35 - anything goes

Digi stamps 4 joy challenge 19 - boys

My partner in crafting crime challenge 27 - twine, jute or string

Stamps r us challenge - goin digital

Sweet sunday sketch challenge - 118 flipped the sketch 90 degrees

Truly scrumptious challenge 57 - anything goes

Hugz

xx

Opppsss nearly forgot my uncle's B.D!

2011-05-06T10:44:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone i nearly forgot my uncle's 50th Birthday! How bad is that?! But i hope he has had a great day and enjoy his card i've made for him! Ok its my first attempt at using Kraft so don't be too harsh with me LOL

Recipe:

Papermania Kraft Cardstock
My Minds Eye Papers
Tickled Pink Sir Rupert Foxalot Digi ( I just love him with him with a cuppa in his paws!)
Promarkers
Black Finleiner
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle Die
Pokey Tool
Buttons and Twine from Stash

1st Birthday Card

2011-05-04T06:55:00.001+01:00

Morning everyone

Here's a card i've made or my nephew Joey who will be 1 on the 8th of May! Bless him he is growing up soo quick! I just saw this ever soooo cute Tiny Baby digi from Some Odd Girl and i just thought of Joey and how uber cute he is!

Recipe:

Design House Digital Stormy Skies Digi Papers
Some Odd Girl Tiny Baby Digi
Sentiment made by me!
Promarkers
EK Sucess Binder Punch
Quickutz Button Die
Blue Inkpad to ink in the edge of the base
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

Crafts for Eternity Challenge 17 - Anything goes

Craft your passion challenge 56 - Anything goes

Stamps R us Challenge - For the men in our lives

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 115

Cupcake Cards n Craft - Royal Challenge and Sentimental Sundays Special Challenge! - DT Cards

2011-05-01T07:43:00.000+01:00

Wow what a busy Sunday this is!! Its Cupcake Cards and Crafts new challenge for May which is he theme for May is Red, White and Blue!

This month is to celebrate the wedding of William and Kate and what better challenge than to use the royal colours!

There will be one winner personally chosen as usual for this month's challenge who will receive the 'Patrotic' paper collection.

Also it's the Special Challenge at Sentimental Sundays! The challenge is "Mother's Day" or "For a Woman." The reason why this one is special is that we have an optional challenge of "Craft with a Child." We feel that it's a wonderful thing to be able to bond with a child through crafting and art! even though my wee one is not interested what so ever with card making apart from cutting up scarps of paper and creating a big mess on the floor, i did try bribery with sweets but that didn't even cut it with my son!

For all those who submit something created by a son, daughter, niece, nephew, child next door, etc, you will automatically receive the Krafty Kids Sentiments for the crafty child and the Mother's Day Sentiments for the crafty adult who helped them. If you like, you can grab our button below to help us spread the word about our special challenge :)

So finally here is my card for my Sister in law for her Birthday and i love my kimmies as they are so cute yet quirky which is my SIL all over bless her!

Recipe:

Cupcake Cards n Crafts Patrotic Digi papers

Kraftin Kimmie Francessca Rubber Stamp

Some Odd Girl Digi Sentiment

Buttons from Stash

Promarkers

Black Fineliner

Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle Die

Sizzix Dots Embossing Folder

Pokey Tool

Challenges:

AI Factory Challenge 78 - Anything Goes

Crafts for Eternity Challenge 17 - Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge 56 - Anything Goes

Fab n Funky challenge 70 - red, white and blue

ICSketches Challenge 112 (flipped the skecth 90 degres)

Moving Along with the Times Challenge 96 - Anything Goes

Paper Pal Arts Challenge 91 - Buttons and CAS

Paper Cutz Challenge 89 - Anything Goes

So there is plenty to get your teeth into this lovely Bank Holiday Sunday so make the most of it crafting!

Hugz

Sentimental Sundays Special Challenge!

2011-04-28T08:48:00.000+01:00

We would like to invite you to stop by this Sunday (1st May) for a special Sentimental Sundays challenge! To give you a heads up, the challenge will be "Mother's Day" or "For a Woman." The reason why this one is special is that we will have an optional challenge of "Craft with a Child." We feel that it's a wonderful thing to be able to bond with a child through crafting and art!

For all those who submit something created by a son, daughter, niece, nephew, child next door, etc, you will automatically receive the Krafty Kids Sentiments for the crafty child and the Mother's Day Sentiments for the crafty adult who helped them. If you like, you can grab our button below to help us spread the word about our special challenge :)

Please call across to Sentimental Sundays and join in this special challenge with us next week!!

Tickled Pink Guest Call

2011-04-27T11:25:00.000+01:00

Hey Peeps! I've decided to give this a go well why would anyone pass up the chance to work with some uber talented ladies and awesome digis! So here is my Card using Lil Stefan Rubber Stamp he is totally aewsome and perfect for my nephew is now entering the tweens LOL so no more cutesy for him and OMG I found that Cosmo Cricket do Digi papers now so i can get my fav papers whenever i want and not going onto a treasure hunt to find the papers in shops!LOL

Recipe:

Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride Digi Papers ( I know!! sooooooo lush!!LOL)
Tickled Pink Stamps Lil lad Stefan Rubber
Ticket Sentiment (Sorry it was a freebie but i cant remeber where it is from!Apologies!)
Buttons and Twine from Stash
Promarkers
Distressing Tool
Spellbinder Nestabilities Circle Die

Challenges:

Bunny Zoe Crafts Challenge 11 - One for the Boys

Cards for Men Challenge 9 - Circles

MelJen Challenge 55 - Masculine

Party Time Tuesday Challenge 113 - Anything Goes

One Stitch in Time Challenge 59 - Father's Day/Sports

Simon Says Stamp and Show Some....Buttons Challenge

Stamping with the Dragon - Sports

Tickled Pink Challenge Guest Call

The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge 16 - Male

Hugz xx

Sentimental Sundays - Use 3 or more Punches Challenge DT Card

2011-04-24T19:51:00.000+01:00

Happy Easter everyone!! This week's challenge at Sentimental Sundays is to use 3 or more punches to your creations and here is my offering:

Recipe:

Echo Park Little Girl Digi Papers and Elements
Mo's Digital Pencil Cotton Candy Digi
Promarkers
Sizzix Alteration Scallop Die
Spellbinders Label and Circle Dies
Pokey Tool and Thread
Button and Bakers Twine from Stash

Challenges:

Aly's Sunday Challenge 40 - Bakers Twine

Card Making Mamas Challenge 19 - Spring Colours

Crafts and Me Challenge 31 - Pink and Sweet

Crafty Emma's Store Challenge 33 - Spring

Bronte and Bella's Challenge 79 - Carinval

Delicious Doodles Challenge 22 - Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday Challenge 107 - Pretty Punches

I Love Promarkers Challenge 62 - Anything Goes

Also don't forget to leave the other DT ladies some love their creations are amazing!

Hugz x

Instyle Stamps April Sketch Challenge - DT Card

2011-04-15T15:32:00.001+01:00

Hey everyone its sketch time over at Instyle Stamps and we are working with this uber great skecth:

Here is my card using Patty holding Balloons which is just the sweetest i seem to have a thing for balloons at the mo LOL!

Recipe:

DHD Digi Papers - Stormy Skies by Robyn Meierotto
Instyle Stamps - Patty Holdin Balloons Digi
TLC Creations - Sentiment
Promarkers
Buttons and Ribbon from Stash
White Sakura Gel Pen for faux stitching

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 26 - Anything Goes

Crafts and Me Challenge 30 - Ribbon

Stamp n Doodle Girly Challenge

Stamp, Scrap n Doodle Saturday Challenge - CAS

Hugz

Sal x

Help for Japan Bog Hop!

2011-04-11T16:00:00.010+01:00

Hello and welcome to a very special blog hop today! You may have been on the first hop that Whimsy put on for this special cause. Well, there were so many who volunteered to join in that we had to do a second one! The illustrators of Whimsy Stamps have come together to draw a special set of digi images for the purpose of raising money for the relief effort in Japan. All proceeds from the sale of these images will be donated to that cause. Kenny K, Raindrop Echo Designs, Meljens Designs, and Crissy Armstrong all contributed art work.

For the whole month of April, you can purchase the images as a set or individually (your choice) by visiting this page on the Whimsy store site. Please consider helping this special cause by purchasing one or all of the digital images we are offering.

If you have landed here from Nicole's blog, you are right on track. If you have come here randomly and would like to start hopping from the beginning, please go to Ann's blog. She has the blog rotation order posted if you need to refer to it.

The amazing ladies of two design teams have come together to host this blog hop for you! The team from Sentimental Sundays and the Kenny K Krafty Girlz have joined forces to design some amazing jaw dropping creations for you. You have seven days to hop through all the blogs and enjoy all the lovely creations from these talented people.

The hop runs from now through till Sunday April 17 at noon. There will be several opportunities to win blog candy! Four random commenters will get a chance to receive one of the three individual images or Ann's sentiment set. So be sure to leave comments all along the way for your chance at a free digi! Also, if you post the "Help for Japan" button on your blog's sidebar, you can enter into the draw for the grand prize! The grand prize will consist of the entire digital set made just for this cause as well as a gift certificate donated by Ann of Raindrop Echo Designs worth $10 to use at the Whimsy Stamps store! To enter, you must help us advertise for this cause by posting the "Help for Japan" button on your blog's side bar (just grab it from my side bar or from the top of this post) and then get your name on the Inlinkz option on Ann's post so we can be sure to find the winner.

Now on to my project:

I have used Meljen's Kimono Bear in my project today which is uber cute indeed! I've gone for a CAS Card as i wanted to show her off with the Cherry DP as Cherry's just make think of my time spent in Tokyo! I am very saddened as to what has happenedand fingers crossed they will be able to get things going again soon!

Next you'll want to visit Linda's blog to continue hopping. Thank you so much for stopping by, and for your support of this very worthy cause.

Recipe:

Design House Digital - Cherry Paper

Meljen Designs - Kimono Bear

Whimsey - Help for Japan Sentiments

Promarkers

Buttons and Butterfly from Stash

Challenges:

Ginersnap Creations Challenge 97 - Geisha

Going Grey with Scarp Creations Recipe Challenge - Ribbon, Flowers and Buttons

Paperplaytime Challenge 42 - Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge 61 - Just Add Flowers

Hugz

Birthday Card for Harry!

2011-04-11T08:51:00.000+01:00

It was my nephew's 1st Birthday on Saturday and we had alittle party for him and Ethy loved it with all the cake and bubbles LOL so here is my card using the ever so cute Tobi with trike as Harry has a similair thing but with a handle for his mum to push him along! So here it is:

Recipe:
MME Papers
Some Odd Girl - Tobi with Trike
Sentiment typed up using Word and printed onto cardstock
Pokey Tool
Promarkers - Buttercup, Duck Egg, Honeycomb, Ice Grey 1 and Ivory
Buttons from Stash
Plaid Pop up dots

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 25

Card Ideas - Kidding around challenge

Fairy Tale Challenge 12 - Happy Birthday

Some Odd Girl - Clean and Simple Challenge

Hugz

Spring has Sprung at Cupcake Cards and Crafts!

2011-04-04T21:10:00.000+01:00

APOLOGIES!! I haven't been a well bunny and my posts had all gone to pot and now im back up and running again and getting back to norm LOL

There's the new challenge over at Cupcake Craftroom the theme this month is Fresh and New and i automatically think of spring and bright colours so here is my card that i've made for my mum for mother's day! I've gone clean and simple as i didn't want to hide these ever so funky papers they are just right up my bright street!

Recipe:

Cupcake Cards n Craft - Pollyanna Digi Papers
Polly Craft - Love you Bunches Digi
Whimsey - Digi Ticket Sentiment
Promarkers
Pop Up Dots

Challenges:

AIFactory Challenge 73 - Bright as Day

Bearly Mine Challenge 7 - Sketch

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Mother's Day

Creative Inspirations Challenge 56 - Mother's Day

Delightful Sketches Challenge - Flowers

Delicious Doodles Challenge 19 - For Mum

Dream Valley Challenge 3 - Mother's Day

I Did It Creation Challenge 49 - Anything Goes

Little Claire's Challenge 4 - Spring Celebrations

Paper Playtime Challenge 42 - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - April Digi Day

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 42

Now don't foget to leave the other DT Girlies some love on their blogs they have created some smashers!

Hugz

xx

Sentimental Sundays Cute and Cuddly Challenge

2011-03-27T09:30:00.001+01:00

Hey Everyone

For the cute and cuddly challenge at Sentimental Sundays this week i've decided to make a corner bookmark for my hubby who is playing Fallout: new Vegas and has the biggest Stragety Guide ever and now he can find which quest he is on my easily and the sentiment just some up's how i feel about him too! and of course walking wombat is uber cute and cuddly to me!LOL....anyways! Here it is:

Here's what it looks like when the Guide is closed:

Recipe:

Tickled Pink Stamps Walking Wombat Digi
TLC Sentiment
Sizziz Scallop Alteration Die
Bakers Twine, Buttons and Safety Pin from Stash
White Gel Pen for faux stitching
Promarkers
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

Cooking it up with Katie challenge 54 - Animals with colourful buttons

Crafts and Me Challenge27 - Anything Goes

Phindys place challenge 49 - all about animals

Sisterhood of Crafts challenge - Lets hear it for the boys

Southern Girls Challenge - Add a Animal

Tickled Pink Stamps FB Page - Corner Bookmark

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge 12 - One for the lads

Totally papercrafts challenge 59 - Cute and Cuddly

Tuesday Throwdown 41 - Anything but a card

Wee Memories Challenge 49 - Anything Goes

Remeber to go and check out the other DT Girlies they have created some stunners!

Hugz

Cutie Henry strike again!

2011-03-23T12:48:00.000Z

Hello everyone! I know little Henry with Love Balloon strikes again! But how can you not ink in him and bring him to life he is such a sweetie! Im entering my card into the Guest Designer Call for Whiff of Joy Stamps as if you don't give it a go you'll never know and i'd love making the rolled flowers they are so easy to make yet look really fab!

So here is my card with my fav colours at the mo brown, orange, blue, yellow and a bit of grey:

Recipe:
MME True Blue Papers
Whiff of Joy Henry with Love Balloon
TLC Creations Sentiment
Bakers Twine
Promarkers
Pokey Tool
Distress Tool

I'm also entering teh following Challenge:

Whiff of Joy Challenge 100 - Anything Goes

Hugz

Have a Cupcake!

2011-03-19T15:05:00.000Z

Hey Everyone hope your all well! Here's a card ive made using 'Cute as a Cupcake' from Pollycraft's Swings and Slides Collection and how adorable is she?! At the mo i seem to really love oranges, blues and browns at the mo as that seems to be getting my mojo going and as you all i know i dont like to be the 'norm' and i find that this colour combo can work for both male and female cards too! For a change i've made a spring card!

Recipe:

My Minds Eye True Blue Papers
Pollycraft 'Have a Cupcake' Digi and sentiments are clear stamps from Docrafts

Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle Die
Promarkers
Buttons and Thread from Stash
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

Craft us crazy challenge 3 - cel-e-brate good times

Fun at Fairy Knoll Challenge 42 - Birthday

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge 58 - Happy Birthday

Papertake Weekly - Trio Tastic

Polly craft challenge 84 - teen cards

Simon Says Challenge - Happy Birthday

Stamp Something Challenge - Sweet

The shabby tearoom week 53 - party time

Top tip tuesday challenge 25 - birthday

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 58 - Buttons

Lil Lad Eric

2011-03-18T10:22:00.001Z

Hey Peeps! How can you not reisit in having a play with the new releases of the lil lad and sentiments from Tickled Pink are they are sooooo totally awesome!!! Ive decided to ink up Eric as he is one uber cool dude with a hint of geek which totally reminds me of my lush hubby! I decided to make him uber big nearly 6 inchs tall so i had plenty of fun inking him in!

Recipe:

My Minds Eye True Blue Papers ( i am soooo in lurve with these!)
Tickled Pink Lil Lad Eric Digi and TLC Creations Sentiment
Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles
Pokey Tool
Arrow and Buttons from Stash
Paperclip and staples from the kitchen draw
Promarkers

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz challenge 11 - to die for

Clear it out challenge 2 - buttons

Digi Doodles Shops Best challenge 51 - anything goes

I Love Promarkers challenge 57 - mens cards

Incy wincy designs challenge 85 - for boys

Oh La La Creations Challenge 75 - Its a man thing

Shelly's Images - anything goes challenge

Simon says stamp some stars challenge

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge 11 - Off the Scrap desk! (Ive used staples and a paper clip!)

The crafty pad challenge 112 - buttons

Have a fab weekend everyone!

Good Luck Card

2011-03-12T10:14:00.002Z

Hey peeps hope your all well! Well i don't know where our sunshine has gone in yorkshire as its pretty gloomy at the mo so fingers crossed it will brighten up!

Here is a Good luck card ive made using 'good luck' from the new collection swings and slides from Pollycraft, how adorable is she?! So if you havent checked out the new collection do so here and grab yourselves a bargain! Also i've made it to get in St. Paddy's day mood with lots of green! Yay for St Paddy's day! The papers i've used are from Cupcake Cards n Craft are Jolly Holly Digi papers would you believe it?! Mandy's papers are soo verstaile i love them!

Recipe:

Cupcake Cards n Crafts Jolly Holly Digi Papers
Pollycraft 'Good Luck' Digi
Whimsey 'Good luck' Digi Sentiment
Promarkers
Sizzix Tim Holtz Alteration Scallop Die
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

AI factory Challenge 71 - Luck o'the Irish

Allsorts challenge week 94 - Luck o' the Irish

Card makin mamas challenge 16 - Go green

Crafty ho's challenge - St patricks day

Creative card crew challenge - no flowers

Delicious Doodles Challenge 16 - use green

Fun at Fairy Knoll Challenge 41- St patricks day

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - sketch

house of gilli go green challenge

Kaboodle doodles challange 57 - go green

If the shoe fits scrap it challenge 70 - if your feeling lucky

Little red wagon challenge - St patrick day

Mami Doodles Challenge 21 - Monochromatic green

Meljen Challenge 49 - Green

Paper play challenge week 10 - shades of green/good luck

Patties Creations Design Challenge 17 - Go green

Pennys challenge 48 - going green

Going Grey with Scrap Creations Challenge - Going Green

Scrappy frogs good luck challenge

Shelly's Images Something green Challenge

Sew Many Cards Challenge 46 - St patricks day

Stampinsanity challenge - holy guacamole with a hint of green

Tellen's Place Challenge - St patricks day

The corrosive challenge 106 - going green

The Shabby tea room week 52 luck o' the irish challenge

Phew thats a list and half wow st paddy's day is popular!

Have a great weekend! Hugz x

Playing with my new stash!

2011-03-11T10:00:00.000Z

Happy Friday everyone!! I had won a £10 gift certificate to use at Crafty Emma's store and lots of digis from Pollycraft Designs and decided to have a play with my goodies that i had ordered from Emma so watch this space for my creations using the new digis as i can't decide which to ink up first LOL So here it is:

Recipe:
MME True Blue Papers
Wiff of Joy Henry with Love Balloon Rubber Stamp
Sentiment - TLC Creations
Sizzix Alteration Scallop Die
Pokey Tool and Thread for Stitching
Buttons and Flowers from my long forgotten stash!
Promarkers
Paper pieced Henry's balloon also

Challenges:

Belli challenge 112 - animals

Do you stack up challenge 10 - layers

Flourishes timless tuesday challenge 108 - sew

Little claire's challenge 2 - flowers

Paper sundaes challenge 59 - stripes

Sarah hurley challenge 33 - flowers

Simon says.....anything goes challenge

Wee memories challenge46 - woodland animals

Whiff of joy challenge 99 - blooms and buttons

Wild orchid challenge 18 - anything goes

Hugz

Instyle Stamps March Colour Challenge - DT Card

2011-03-11T09:46:00.000Z

Hey Peeps this month's colour challenge is this yummy pallete of colours over at Instyle Stamps! Perfect for those Spring cards!

Here is my card using 'Patty egg' which is available here as either as a single or treat yourself to the full set!! Well why not?

Recipe:

Sentiment ticket made by Chris so please give her thanks if you use them!
Instyle Stamps Patty Egg Digi
Scraps of Papers from Stash
Pokey Tool and Thread for Stitching
Buttons from Stash

Challenges:

Alys sunday challenge - anything goes

Craft your passion challenge 48 - anything goes

Incy wincy designs challenge 84 - pastel colours

Lexis creations challenge 35 - Easter

Paper playtime challenge 40 - digi mondays anything goes

Stamp challenges march digi day challenge

The secret crafter saturday challenge 124

Hope to see you there!

Hugz

Another BD Card

2011-03-04T14:41:00.002Z

Hey Peeps! I thought i'd might as well build my stash of birthday cards in case i forget anyone's birthday as i have done in the past! LOL I really love 'Francessca' Kraftin Kimmie Stamp as its such a great birthday card image! Also saw the skecth over at CPS and thought why not have a go i fancied a challenge!

Recipe:

Zoe Pearns Designs So Sweet Papers and Journal Tag
Kraftin kimmie 'Francesca' Rubber Stamp and Digi Sentiment from TLC Creations
Sizzix Alterations Die Scallops
Buttons from Stash
Promarkers
Pokey Tool

Challenges:

Bearlymine challenge 5 - birthday card

Card positioning systems - sketch 207

Craft you passion Challenge 47 - girly girl

Digital tuesday challenge - celebrations

Dream valley challenge 1 - anything goes

Kraftin kimmie challenge 67 - scoopy scallops

Pixie dust studio challenge 64 - polka dots

Papertake weekly challenge - anything goes

Passion for promarkers challenge 89 - sugar rush

Stamps r us challenge - just us girls

Hugz

x

Cupcake Craftroom Challenge 3

2011-03-01T12:44:00.002Z

Thanks to everyone who joined in with our L'Amour Challenge at Cupcake Craftroom, we had a great turn out and hope you can join us again for this month's challenge ... the theme for March is Monochromatic! So lets get's our classy or even funky craft on and use those black and whites and some grey!

I've gone for a funky yet grunchy look as soon as i saw these papers from the Little Black Box collection i just thought of distressing time and as you can see from the rest of DT Girlies the papers are so versatile they can be used for any occassion! Up for grabs this month One lucky winner will receive our new release 'Little Black Box' paper collection!

Here is my card:

Recipe:

Cupcake cards n Craft Little Black Box Digi Papers

Simply Betty School Boy Miller Digi and Raindrop Echo Sally's Sentiments (Which Ann made with my quotes!)

Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle Die, Quickutz Star and Button Die ( I love my button die you can create the perfect coloured button to match!)

Pokey Tool and white Thread for stitching
Promarkers

Distressing Tool

Challenges:

Anything Goes challenge - Distressing

Aud Sentiments challenge 22

CCEE Stampers Challenge 1108

Charisma Cardz Challenge Week 8