My Ethy's Birthday Card!!

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

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Sneak Peak Day 3 - Spesch Desinger Stamps

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

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2nd Xmas Card of the year

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

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Birthday Card

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

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

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

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Spesch Desinger Stamps July Release!

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!

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Sneak Peak Day 4 - Spesch Deisnger Stamps

 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

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Sentimental Sundays Blog Hop!

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

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