Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Simon Says ,,,,,, Anything Goes ,,,,,


Hi all ,, I am going to keep this short and hopefully sweet:-) I will be on my way back from a week’s trip home and am writing this before I leave ,,, a bit weird ,,,, :-)

This week on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge the theme is ,,,

ANYTHING GOES

The DT are using Lawn Fawn or Unity Stamps this week, you don’t have to use them to join in but if you have them we would love to see them :-)

As usual Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant a $50 voucher to her FANTASTIC Simon Says Stamp Superstore !! For fabulous tutorials, inspiration and candy you should keep an eye on the Simon Says Stamp Blog too

Its a good idea to keep a check on the All New Just In Pages , there is invariably some new goodies listed and it is a handy way to keep up to date with all things new and crafty !!

Link

I have made a Gran’s Brag Book for my friend, Sarah, who is now the proud Grandma’ of a beautiful baby girl :-) I didn’t have time to make a card/creation for the Papertake Weekly Challenge yesterday but I did follow Dawny’s fabby sketch when I made this :-)



I cut some mountboard ( free offcuts from my local framer) to measure 51/2 X 7 inches and used Kaiser Crafts Magic Happens paper, I inked all the edges with Dusty Concord Distress Ink and layered onto lain black card. I stamped the frame and camera using a Lawn fawn ‘Say Cheese’ stamp set, for the frame I stamped with Versamark and embossed with Hero Arts White EP, the camera was stamped with Memento Black ink onto Neenah cardstock and coloured with Copics. I used some Tim Holtz Film strip and used a Martha Stewart Scalloped Heart border punch. I used my Bind It all to make the album and finished with some buttons and a few scraps of ribbons.



Thanks for looking :-) This is America’s last week in the Designer Spotlight and I would like to thank her for all of her wonderful creations over this last month, Thank you America xx Please hop on over to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge and see all the wonderful creations everyone has made for you to see !! Smile


Friday, November 25, 2011

Totally Papercrafts ,,,,, Christmas Challenge

Hi all :-) Quick scheduled post from me today as I am busy Christmas Shopping :-)

This week on the TPC it is Sarah’s turn to host the challenge and she chose a nice easy theme ,,,

CHRISTMAS ,,,,

We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp so a fab parcel of goodies AND the Digistamp Boutique are also sponsoring so one lucky entrant will also win a choice of 6 digi images ,,,, fabulous prizes eh ! :-)



I made a very quick and easy gift card holder. I recently participated in the Holiday Card Boot Camp and I CASE’d one of the projects in there to make this. I have made these before and the instructions are on the Splitcoast Stampers site,, somewhere ,,, :-) The final measurement is around 4inches square so it is a fab little gift card to make ,, soo easy !!

I just used plain white card, some SU Cherry Cobbler, a scrap of paper, a hero Arts sentiment, which I embossed with White EP The flower is a Basic Grey sticker and I used an EK Success snowflake border punch and some white seam binding from The Ribbon Girl to finish.



Thanks for looking, our fab GD Lisa and the DT have made some gorgeous creations for you to see so hop on over to the TPC to see them :-)


Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Simon Says ,,,,,, Tag You’re It !! :-)



Hi all :-) If this posts properly then I will be just about to land in the UK to visit my family and I daresay do a little Christmas shopping !!! :-)

Simon Says ,,,,,, Tag you’re It

you can make a tag or add a tag to a creation ,,,easy :-)

The DT are using various Die’s that are available in the Simon says Stamp Store but you don’t have to use them to join in :-)

As usual Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant a $50 voucher to her FANTASTIC Simon Says Stamp Superstore !! For fabulous tutorials, inspiration and candy you should keep an eye on the Simon Says Stamp Blog too

Its a good idea to keep a check on the All New Just In Pages , there is invariably some new goodies listed and it is a handy way to keep up to date with all things new and crafty !!

Link
For my card I used basic white and brown cardstock and made the backgrounds using a Hero Arts Large Fabric design and a Flourish Cling stamp. I also used a Sizzix Swirl Embossing folder, Vintage Photo Distress Ink and Hero Arts Clear and White Embossing Powders




I used a My Favorite Things Tag You’re It die for the tag and used the dot stamp in the set to stamp around the edge. The lovely flower was made using a Hero Arts Stamp and Die Cut Floral set, the sentiment is with the tag set. I used some ribbon, American tag twine, some Hero Arts Gems and a Basic Grey button to finish.



Thanks for looking :-) America and the DT have made some gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge to see them :-)

Please leave me a comment to let me know you popped by and I will see you when I get back. Happy Crafting Smile


ABC Christmas ,,,, ‘X’ for Xerox


Hi all :-) This is a scheduled post, at the moment I will be just about landing in the UK about to start a week of Xmas shopping ! :-)

This fortnight on the ABC Christmas Challenge it is Dorte’s turn to host and the theme is

X for Xerox ,, not as difficult as it sounds, you have to choose a DT or GD card from the previous challenges and ‘CASE’ it ,,, ie, use it as your inspiration. For more detailed instructions please visit the challenge blog :-)

We are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps AND Digital Delights so a fab choice of Digi images on offer for one lucky entrant :-)

For my card I ‘Xeroxed’ a card made by Carissa for the ‘C’ for CAS Challenge.


I used very cute Pickle Penguin stamp from the Wild Rose Studio, this one is called Pickle with Present. I coloured with copics and inked the edges with Tumbled Glass DI, The papers are from an Authentique Journey pack. I added some white seam binding from The ribbon Girl, a Hero Arts Felt Snowflake and a few gems to finish.

This is Carissa’s gorgeous card, I used a penguin, similar colours, embellies ,design papers and layout :-)



Thanks for the inspiration Carissa :-)

I am away for a few days so I will see you all when I get back :-) Please leave me a comment so I know you popped by :-) Now hop on over to the ABC Christmas Challenge to see what everyone else made too,,,Happy Crafting Smile


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Papertake Weekly ,,,,, Christmas Crackers Challenge :-)

Hi all ,, Christmas will soon be here and over on the Papertake Weekly we are going

Christmas Crackers !!

This week use your favourite items and make something Christmassy and join in !! easy peasy :-)

We are sponsored by Wendy’s Digital Delights so a lovely choice of digi images for one lucky entrant ! :-)



As you all know I am a tad crackers about House Mouse stamps ,, so I HAD to use one !! I do love them all and it is impossible to choose a fave ,,, but you have to admit this IS super cute !! This one is called St Nick Mouse. I coloured with Copics and decorated the parcels with various pens and designs, I then inked the edges with Tumbled Glass DI, added some Polar White Flower soft to santa’s trims and added Star Dust stickles here and there. The papers are from a Basic Grey Nordic Holiday pack, I stamped the plain blue paper with a Penny Black Design Spotter stamp using Versamark ink and embossed with White EP. I used a Martha Stewart Icicle punch, some spotty organza ribbon from The Ribbon Girl and some Hero Art Felt Snowflakes, finished with a Basic Grey brad in the centre.



Thanks for looking :-) Our lovely GD’s and the DT have made some gorgeous cards and creations for you to see so hop on over to the PTW to see them :-)

I am on my way to the UK for a weeks Xmas shopping ,,, I will see you all when I get back ,, in the meantime ,,, Happy Crafting !! Smile


Monday, November 21, 2011

House Mouse and Friends ,,, The Warm Fuzzies Challenge :-)

Hi all :-) I hope you’re all OK and have had a lovely weekend, for those of you in the U.S I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving :-)

It is time for another theme over on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, this time it was Vicki's turn to choose the theme and she chose ,,,

"The Warm Fuzzies" - Use something on your creation that makes you feel all warm & cosy. eg: hot cocoa, warm mittens, warm colours, "fuzzy" embellishments etc.

Of course you must use a House Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie to join in :-)

Unfortunately Vicki has decided to step down from the DT , I know we will all miss her and wish her well xx

We are sponsored by Pizzazz Aplenty who will be giving one lucky winner a pack of embellies worth $10 !

AND

Di’s digi Downloads who will give a choice of 3 digi downloads to another lucky entrant !! :-)

AND

America on behalf of the team is giving away 3 gorgeous House Mouse stamps AND lots of charms too, you had better hop on over to the challenge blog to see the fab piccy :-)



As soon as I saw the theme I knew which stamp I HAD to use ,,, this Oh so cute Warmth for Winter stamp :-) I coloured with Copics and inked the edges with Vintage Photo DI. The papers are Basic Grey from the Eskimo Kisses pack , all the edges were inked, distressed and stitched on my machine. I used a Martha Stewart border punch and added a Tim Holtz Poinsettia, a button, twine and ribbon.



Thanks for looking :-) Our lovely Guest Designers, NanaConnie and Julia and the DT have all made gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the HM&F Monday Challenge to see them Smile

The DT are taking a little break now so this challenge will continue until Jan 1st !! so plenty of time for you all to join in :-)

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Winner of my 700 follower candy :-)

First of all a HUGE thank you to everyone for joining in with my candy :-) I now have nearly 800 followers and a few more twitter followers too !! THANK YOU and welcome to everyone :-)

OK ,, who is the lucky winner of a $50 voucher to Simon Says Stamp
,,, pressing the random button now ,,,,,

Here are your random numbers:

55

Timestamp: 2011-11-19 15:11:10 UTC

Sam Whisper ,,, It's YOU !! Congratulations :-) Please email me and I will send you the voucher :-) Happy Shopping :-)

Friday, November 18, 2011

Totally Papercrafts …Black and White Challenge :-)

Hi all :-) the weekend is almost here and it’s time for a new and challenging theme over on the Totally Papercrafts Challenge :-)

This week it is Mel’s turn to choose and she chose ,,,,

BLACK AND WHITE ! :-)

We are sponsored by our old teamie and new Mummy Emma who owns Crafty Emma Store, so a fab £10 voucher to go shopping !!

AND

Amber Ink are sponsoring too and will be giving a lucky entrant a $15 Gift Certificate to her store ! :-)



For my card I used my Crafty Secrets Glamour Girl set. I stamped the images with Versafine ink and cut them out with Spellbinders squares , I used the next size to cut out the frames in black too. I made a DL size card , added a couple of layers of black and white card ,,added some seam binding from The Ribbon Girl ,, which was white but I coloured black with a copic, finished with a Black vintage pearl pin and a few Hero Arts black pearls to finish :-)



Thanks for looking :-) Our fab GD Lisa and the DT have made some gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the TPC to see them Smile


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Simon Says ,,,,,,, Thanksgiving/Thank You

Hi all :-) I hope you're all fit and well and looking forward to another crafty challenge !! :-)

We loved seeing all your fabulous creations last week ,,, lots of Poppies and lots of Red/Green colour combo's too so Thank You to everyone who joined in.

Simon Says ,,,,,,,, THANKSGIVING/THANK YOU
Next week the U.S will be celebrating Thanksgiving so we are dedicating this challenge to Giving Thanks, for those of us who don't celebrate we can make Thank You cards/creations instead :-)

As usual Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant a $50 voucher to her FANTASTIC Simon Says Stamp Superstore !! For fabulous tutorials, inspiration and candy you should keep an eye on the Simon Says Stamp Blog too

Its a good idea to keep a check on the All New Just In Pages , there is invariably some new goodies listed and it is a handy way to keep up to date with all things new and crafty !!

Link

The Design Team arew showcasing Hero Arts products this week. You don't HAVE to use them to join in but if you have them then why not use them !


For my card I used this card by Joy as my inspiration :-) I used my new Hero Arts Stamp and Emboss Collage Background stamp. This is the first time I have inked it up but I plan on going some experimenting with different colours and techniques, I really LOVE this stamp ! and when you run it through your machine in the embossing folder it takes on a new dimension ,,, AWESOME :-)

I stamped the image with Versamark ink on a sheet of beige plain paper in a Basic Grey Little Black Dress pack and embossed with Clear EP I then inked using Fired Brick, Tea Dye and Vintage Photo Distress Inks. I then sprayed the whole thing with Perfect Pearls Pearl Glimmer Mist, it looks really shimmery IRL :-) When dry I then embossed with the folder. I stamped the butterfly part of the image again using Vintage Photo ink , embossed and coloured with the same inks. I then cut this out and popped it up on pop dots. I layered with brown, kraft and red card and wrapped some Hero Arts Designer Twine around the bottom , tied a triple bow and made a little ‘thanks’ tag. I added a few Hero Earth Dots and punched a Martha Stewart Butterfly, coloured with inks and glittered with Star Dust stickles, I also added a few drops of Walnut Brown Viva pearl pen along its body and a few Hero Arts pearls to finish. It sounds more complicated than it was ,,, it was REALLY easy :-)




Our lovely Designer in the Spotlight, America, and the DT have made some gorgeous cards for your inspiration so hop on over to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge to see them Smile

I have a candy at the top of my blog if you would like to join in, It closes soon :-)

Challenges :

Creative Card Crew,,,,, Thankful

Creative Craft ,,, Minimalistic

Corrosive ,,,,,, Give Thanks

Lollipop Crafts,,,, Embossing and no Designer Paper

Stamptacular Sunday ,,, Punch It

Challenge Up Your Life ,,,, Friendship


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

700 Followers Candy



Hi all ,,, I now have 699 followers !! WOO HOO !! so I thought I would thank you all with some candy :-) I thought that instead of me choosing things for you and posting a piccy on here I would let you choose your own from the one and only FABULOUS Simon Says Stamp Store ,,, where else !!! :-)

If you would like a chance to win this $50 voucher then these are the rules,,, not many :-)

1, Add your name to Mr Linky. Please enter only once to make it fair on everyone :-)

2, Post this voucher on your sidebar with a link back to my blog.

3, Optional ,,, If you Twitter then I would appreciate it if you followed me ,, I will do the same for you, the link is at the top of my sidebar :-)

You have until 18th November MN CET to add your link and I will draw the winner soon afterwards :-)

Good Luck to all ,, the winner will be drawn at random.


Monday, November 14, 2011

Papertake Weekly ,,,, When is a card not a card ,,

When its a ,,,,, When it's a ..... card with a difference so do one that could double up as a gift ie stationery holder, wallet, bag card. :-)

We are sponsored by our lovely teamies Mary and Andrea, aka The Ribbon Girl(s) , so a fabby pack of ribbons and embellies on offer for one lucky entrant :-)

I am currently taking part in the Holiday Card Boot Camp online class and have CASE’d my card from one made in there by Kristina Werner. I can’t show you her card, if you would like to see it you will have to enrol and join in !! :-) ( hers is nicer :-))



I made a basic DL card using Kraft card , embossed a piece of red card using a Cuttlebug folder and made a border of green using an EK Success snowflake border punch. I used a Spellbinders circle die to cut out a piece of white card and embossed with a Swiss Dots folder, then inked with Forrest Moss DI. The little robin is a felt sticker from a Basic Grey Woolies Jovial Felt sticker pack ,, sooo cute ! I embossed a Hero Arts sentiment with white EP and added a BG button and made a bow using twine from The Ribbon Girl. I finished with a few faux stitches using a white gel pen.

Now ,, this is where things went horribly wrong ,,, I stitched the edges and stuck a strip of Echo Park striped paper across the top(so far so good). Then I remembered a patterned wheel that I have had in my drawer for a couple of years ( thanks Alison xx :-)) and thought now would be a good time to use it !!! BIG MISTAKE !! I tested it a couple of times on scrap paper and it worked fine ,,, then I rolled it across my card ,,, UPSIDE DOWN!! not only that but some ‘almost’ dry ink decided to spray out from it too and made a right mess. I did manage to scrape most of it off with a craft knife and then covered most of what was left with a strip of card and the sentiment sticker ( which was in the Echo Park paper pack ) ,,,,, I think we all have these days eh !! DON'T say No !!!! lol



Thanks for looking :-) Our lovely GD and the DT have made some really innovative creations for your inspiration so hop on over to the PTW to see them :-)


I have a candy at the top of my blog ,,, which will end in a couple of days , so please join in :-)

Challenges :

Jingle Belles ,,,, Use Stickers

C.R.A.F.T ,,,,,, Cute

Creative Craft ,,,, Minimalistic

EAC ,,, Little Present ( this is my present to my DS ,, shhh , I may pop a little more money in IF he is good ) :-)



Saturday, November 12, 2011

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer ,,, tra la la la la ,,,,,:-)


Hi all :-) I hope you’re all having a fabulous weekend and managing to get some crafty time :-)

I have put everything to one side so that I can join in with the fab sketch challenge over on the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge , our very own America is sponsoring the challenge on behalf of the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge ( whose theme is Thankful/Thank you) and she is giving away 2 fabulous House Mouse stamps ,,, neither of which I own so I will be keeping my fingers crossed :-) You could use the skech and make a Thank You card and join in both !! :-)



I used this very cute on dasher On Dancer image ,, sooo cute :-) I coloured with Copics and inked the edges with Vintage Photo DI, the paper is Basic Grey from the Jovial pack , all the edeges were distressed and then stitched. I used a Memory Box Twigs and berries die, LOVE this ! I used plain white card for the die cuts and coloured the branches with copics and the leaves with distress inks, I also used a Martha Stewart Holly punch for the bottom corner, I added a few Hero Arts red gems, Star Dust Stickles and some Jillibean Soup twine to finish.



Thanks for looking :-) I have some candy at the top of my blog if you haven’t already joined in Smile

Challenges :

Midnight Madness,,,,,, Sketch

Bah Humbug ,,,, Baby’s 1st X mas ( it is Monica’s 1st Christmas ,, she is the baby in the basket ) Smile

Fun with Shapes and More ,,, Must use die cute ,, use something 3 times, the twigs and berries die

Winter Wonderland ,,, a Christmas Mouse

Dutch Dare ,,, Punches and Dies

Moving Along with the Times ,,, Fairy Tale Cards ,, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

Top Tip Tuesday ,,,, Anything Christmas ( 3rd entry)

Make My Monday ,,, Christmas ( Vintage/Traditional)

Totally Gorjuss ,,, Christmas Traditions ,,, going to collect a tree :-)