CUTIE SUNDAY CHALLENGE NO. 65

My second card for today is for Cutie Sunday Challenge No. 65. I have used a stamp from Elizabeth Bell called "Especially for You". These stamps are now available from Crafts U Love. This image was coloured with a combo of Art-Kure WC Brushes, and Sakura Gel Pens, and then trimmed down and layered on yellow and green card. The backing papers are from a paper pad from Cosmo Cricket called Earth Love. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, and some self-adhesive pearls from my craft stash. Thanks for stopping by, and hope you have a fab weekend. Happy Crafting X

ANYONE FOR ANYA SKETCH NO. 3

Hello everyone, hope you are all well, and enjoying your weekend so far. The weather is a bit dull, and rainy in Essex, but that's OK, cos I will be inside crafting! I have two posts today, and my first card is for Anyone for Anya Challenge - a Sketch. I have used a stamp from The Greeting Farm called "Savannah", and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The feather in her hair has been glittered, and a few tiny gems added. The image has been trimmed down and layered on pink and black card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Bittersweet, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, jute ribbon and some gems - all from my craft stash.

SKETCH SATURDAY CHALLENGE NO. 74

And my final card for tody is for Sketch Saturday Challenge No. 74, for which I have used a stamp from Elizabeth Bell called "A Letter for You". These stamps are now available from Crafts U Love. The image has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens, and then trimmed down and layered on blue and pink card. The backing papers are from an A5 paper pad from Papermania called Blueberry Hill, and this was a Birthday pressie from my Blogging Buddy Donna (Donna's Doodles). The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, ribbon, flowers with gem brads, and some gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks so much for stopping by, and hope you have a great day! Happy crafting X

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE - WEEK 72

Hello fellow crafters, it's Friday, and I cannot wait for the weekend! I get to lie in a little, and craft to my hearts content.... cannot wait! There are two posts from me today, and the first card is for Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Week 72 "Halloween". Speaking of Halloween, wonder if we will get any "Trick or Treaters" tonight? I have used a Penny Black stamp called "Apprentice", and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been trimmed down and layered on purple and black card. The backing papers are from a 12x12 sheet of Imaginisce Scrapbook paper called Hallowhimsy/Wicked Whimsy. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, paper flower with gem brad, black satin ribbon and some lilac gems from my craft stash.

THE SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE NO. 55

And my final card for today is for The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge No. 55 - a colour Challenge - Orange, plus one other colour. I have chosen "Brown", and have used a Penny Black stamp called "Beware of Cat!", which has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut with a round nesty, and layered on orange and brown card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Eerie, and to finish the card - a stamped sentiment, a strip of brown ribbon and some buttons, all from my endless craft stash! Thank you very much for stopping by, and hope your have a great day! Happy Crafting X

FRIDAY SKETCHERS CHALLENGE NO. 75

Hello everyone, hope you are all well. What a strange morning, it is so foggy outside today, I cannot even see up the end of the street, glad I am working from home today. Perfect for Halloween........ Spooky!!! I have two posts today, and will kick off with a card for Friday Sketchers Challenge No. 75. I have used an Elizabeth Bell stamp called "Friendship", and this has been coloured with a combo of Art-Kure WC Brushes and Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut with a deckled edge rectangle nesty, and has been layered on yellow and green card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Porcelain. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, a strip of green ribbon and some Dew Drops - all from my craft stash.

THE SUGAR BOWL CHALLENGE NO. 22

My second card is for The Sugar Bowl Challenge No. 22 - a Sketch from Kathy, with the inclusion of Lace. I have used a stamp from Sugar Nellie's Country Cousins Collection called "Santa's Little Helper", and she has been coloured using Art-Kure WC Brushes, Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The fur has been made using Liquid Applique. The image has been cut to size, and layered on cream and dusty rose card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Wassail. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, ribbon with a lacey edges, paper flowers with glitter, spacers and pearl brads, and some cream pearls - all from my craft stash. Thank you so much for stopping by, and hope you have a lovely day. Happy Crafting X

VC STAMP CHALLENGE NO. 22

Hello fellow crafters, hope you are all well at this half way mark to the weekend. I have two posts today, and my first card is for VC Stamp Challenge No. 22 - Fall Colours are all around us... use combo of Dark Brown, Red and Ivory. I have used a stamp by Victoria Case called "Taylor", and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The image has been cut with an Oval nesty, and layered on Brown card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Infuse. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, brown ribbon, paper flower with gem brad, and some red gems - all from my craft stash.

INKY IMPRESSIONS CHALLENGE NO. 20

And my second card for today is for Inky Impressions Challenge No. 20 - a fab Sketch. I have used an Inky Impressions stamp called "Flower Lili", and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut with a round nesty, and layered on maroon and pink card. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Sugared. A strip a scrap pink card was also run through a Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" Embossing Folder, and a piece of maroon ribbon tied over the top. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, paper flowers with pearl brads and some little pink gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks for stopping by, and hope you have enjoyed your visit. Hope you have a great day, and Happy Crafting X

WHIFF OF JOY CHALLENGE NO. 52

Hello fellow crafters, hope all is well in Blogland. I have two posts today, and will kick off with a card for Whiff of Joy Challenge No 52 - a wonderful Sketch from Heather. I have used a Whiff of Joy stamp called "Fall Willow holding Corn Basket", and she has been coloured with a combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The image has been trimmed down and layered on pink and yellow card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Porcelain, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, organza ribbon, paper flower with pearl brad, and some little gems - all from my craft stash.

GUEST DESIGNER DT CARD IT'S A CRAFTERS COMPANION CHALLENGE NO. 9

Hi all.... hope you are all well, and have had a lovely relaxing weekend. Just one post for today, and this is my Guest Designer card for It's a Crafters Companion Challenge No. 9 - a wonderful Sketch by Yvonne. For starters, I have rotated the Sketch to allow my image to fit onto my card size. I have used one of my favourite stamps from Popcorn the Bear called "Smile", and he has been coloured with a combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The image has been trimmed down, and cut freehand on the right hand side, and then layered on lilac and purple card. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Eva, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, some pink ribbon and some little lilac gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks for stopping by, and hopefully you can join us this fortnight on It's a Crafters Companion Challenge. Happy Crafting X

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE SKETCH NO. 26

Hi everyone, hope you are enjoying your Sunday! The weather is a little better compared to yesterday, at least the sun is shining! I have one post today, and this is for Papertake Weekly Challenge - Sketch No. 26. I have used a stamp from Sugar Nellies Manga Collection, and this beauty is called Manga Fairy, and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut out and layered with foam pads. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Eskimo Kisses. The half circles were cut using my Cricut. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, a strip of pink ribbon, and some silver gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by, and hope you have a wonderful day! Happy Crafting X

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR CHALLENGE NO. 74

Hello everyone, hope you are all well. I have had a lovely lie in this morning, and woken up to a very miserable day. Raining in Essex.... all the more reason to be inside Crafting all day! I have one post today, and this is a card for A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge No. 74 - a Sketch by Debbie. I have used a stamp from Gurlee Girl called "Cammy", and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut out, and layered with foam pads onto pink and green card. The pink card was also run through a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Porcelain, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, little paper flowers and gems on Cammy's dress and Hat, and some Dew Drops, all from my endless craft stash! Thank you so much for stopping by, and hope you have a great weekend! Happy Crafting X

SKETCH SATURDAY CHALLENGE NO. 73

Hi everyone, apologies for the later posting of my cards today. Was up bright and early this morning to post, and Mr Blogger was not having any of it. So I gave up, and thought I would try later. So here is my second card for today, and this is for Sketch Saturday No. 73. I have used an Elizabeth Bell stamp from Ladybug and Friends, and this one is called "Flowers with a Wish". The image has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens, and a few highlights with Twinkling H2O's. The image has been trimmed down and layered on lilac and green card. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Eva, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, ribbon and little gems from my craft stash. The heart buttons were from my blogging buddy Donna (Donnas Doodles), for my Birthday last month. Thanks for stopping by, and hope you have a great weekend----- Crafting, of course!

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE - WEEK 71

Yipee, it's Friday... almost the weekend, can't wait. I have two post today and the first is for Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Week 71 - a Sketch from Nat. I have used an image from the Penny Black T-for Transparent Collection called Jolly Follies, and this has been coloured with a combo of Art-Kure WC brushes and Sakura Gel pens. The bells have been glittered, and the Bell Pull has had a little Glossy Accents added for extra texture. The image has been trimmed and layered on Blue card. The backing papers are from a paper pad by Kars called Xmas Collection. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, some ribbon, a paper flower with gem brad and snowflake charm, and some pale blue gems - all from my craft stash.

THE SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE NO. 54

And my final card for today is for The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge No. 54 - "Dig Deep" - dig deep and use an old stamp or image on your project! I have used an old Stampendous stamp from 1997 which has been lying in the bottom of my drawer for ages, and this is called "Beth Rocking", and she has been coloured with a combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. All the fur has been fluffed up with Liquid Applique. The image has been cut to size and layered on dusty rose and cream card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Wassail. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, some cream ribbon and some gold gems, all from my craft stash. Thanks for dropping by, and hope you have a fab day. Happy Crafting X

FRIDAY SKETCHERS CHALLENGE NO. 74

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. I just hate these dark mornings, I would rather be wrapped up in bed! Two more days, and then I can do just that for a few days, till the working week begins all over again! I have two posts today, and my first card is for Friday Sketchers Challenge No. 74. I have used a stamp from Belles 'n Whistles called "Lemonade Anyone?", and this has been coloured with a combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Art-Kure WC Brushes. The image has been trimmed down and layered on orange and green card, cut to the shape of a tag. The backing papers are from a 6x6 paper pack from My Minds Eye called Bloom and Grow. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, a green bow, paper flower with pearl brad, and some self-adhesive pearls - all from my craft stash.

THE SUGAR BOWL CHALLENGE NO. 21

And my second card today is for The Sugar Bowl Challenge No. 21 - a wonderful Sketch from the very talented Tiets. I have used one of Sugar Nellie's stamps from the Country Cousins Collection called Angel Wishes, and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The stars and wings have been glittered with a Quickie Glue pen and Crystal Glitter, and the "fur" on the dogs hat has been fluffed up with Liquid Applique. The image has been cut to size and layered on lilac and pink card. The backing papers are from a 6x6 paper pack from Crafts House called Winter Wonderland. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, pink ribbon, paper flowers with spacers and pearl brads, and some silver gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks so much for stopping by, and hope you have a lovely day! Happy Crafting X

VC STAMP CHALLENGE NO. 21

Hello fellow bloggers, hope all is well at the halfway mark of the week! This week is going so quickly, just the way I like it, always looking forward to the weekends! I have two posts today, and will kick off with my first card for today, and this is for VC Stamp Challenge No. 21 - a Sketch. I have used a stamp from Victoria Case called Moon Witch, and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The moon and the edge of the cloud have been glittered using a Quickie Glue pen and Crystal glitter. The image has been trimmed down and layered on orange and black card. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Eerie, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, paper flower with gem brad, and little gems, and finally some Dew Drops, all from my craft stash.

CUTE CARD THURSDAY CHALLENGE NO. 82

My second card is for Cute Card Thursday Challenge No. 82 - "Spook Fest". I have used a Penny Black stamp, and he has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut with a deckled edge rectangle nesty, and layered on orange and black card. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Eerie, and to finish the card - a stamped sentiment, ribbon paper flower with a black dew drop, and some green gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and hope you have a great day. Happy Crafting X

SKETCH AND STASH CHALLENGE NO. 21

Hi everyone, hope you are all well, and have had a good Monday. I have a bit of catching up to do, so I have two posts today, and my first card is for Sketch and Stash Challenge No. 21. I have used a new stamp I got from Penny Black called Crossing Bridges, and this has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been trimmed down and layered on pink card. The backing paper is from a 6x6 paper pad by Crafty Individuals called Springtime. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, some lace, paper flowers with pearl brads, and a few pink Dew Drops - from my craft stash.

DT CARD CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS CHALLENGE - NUMBERS

Hello everyone, hope all is well, and that you have enjoyed your weekend. I only have one post today, and this is my DT card for Creative Inspirations Challenge - "Numbers" - “A Special Card or Project with Numbers on it”. I have used a stamp from Magnolia called Guitar Edwin, and he has been coloured with a Combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Art-Kure WC Brushes. The image has been cut with a round nesty, and layered on blue and green card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Archiac. The ribbon was from a friend of mine who had bought some Denby plates, and the ribbon was from the packaging. The guitar charm has had some tiny blue gems added, as it had little indentations, which were a perfect fit for the gems. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, and a "25" stamped too, and finally some pale blue gems, all from my craft stash. Thanks for stopping by, and hope you will join us this fortnight on Creative Inspirations Challenge. Happy Crafting X

GUEST DESIGNER DT CARD IT'S A CRAFTERS COMPANION CHALLENGE NO. 8

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. So sorry I have not been around the past week, but our Internet Router burnt out last Saturday, and we have waited a week for another Router to be sent from Sky. So I am now back in Blogland, and boy have I missed it! I have one card to post today, which should have actually been posted last Monday, but I couldn't. This card is for It's a Crafters Companion Challenge No. 8, which I was lucky enough to be chosen for a Guest Designer spot for 4 Challenges, so this is my first card as a Guest Designer. The Challenge was a fabulous Sketch, and I have used a stamp from Popcorn the Bear Collection called "Party Time", and he has been coloured with a combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The image has been cut to size, and layered on green and yellow card. The backing papers are from a paper pad from Making Memories called Funky Vintage, and this was part of a pressie for my Birthday from one of my blogging buddies Linda (Lianna Designs). The card has been finished off with some brads, a little strip of ribbon, and some gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks for stopping by, and hoepfully I can now do a bit og catching up! Hope you have a great day, and Happy Crafting X

POLLYCRAFT MONDAY CHALLENGE NO. 25

Hi everyone! Well it's the weekend, and hopefully I can relax a little. I am off to Ally Pally today though for the Annual Knit and Stitch Show with a few of my friends. I have one post today, and this card is for Pollycraft Monday Challenge No. 25 - Five "S" Words...... Make a creation with the Five "S" words :

Snowflakes

Sparkle

Spots

Stripes

Swirls

Choose at least 2 of these, and use them in your creations.

I have used one of the new stamps from Pollycraft called "Deck the Halls", and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The fur has been made, using Diamond Sparkle Flowersoft. The image has been trimmed to size and layered on pink, white and mint green card. The backing papers are from a 6x6 paper pack from Crafts House called Winter Wonderland, which was perfect for this Challenge. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, a strip of ribbon and some handmade snowflakes using a combo of two sizes of punches, and some gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks for dropping by, and hope you have a great day. Happy Crafting X

IT'S A CRAFTERS COMPANION CHALLENGE NO. 7

Hi ladies, apologies for not being around the last few days. It's just been one of those weeks! So glad it is almost the weekend, so I can chill out a bit and relax. I have one post today, and this is a card for It's a Crafters Companion Challenge No. 7 - Beccys Sketch. I have used this cute stamp from Popcorn the Bear Collection called "Snow Love", and this has been coloured with a combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The snowman has also been glittered using a quickie glue pen and crystal glitter. The fur on their hats has been "fluffed" up with Diamond Sparkle Flowersoft. The snowmans mouth has been accented with little black beads, and small black buttons added for his buttons. The image has been cut out and layered on pink card with foam pads. The pink card was cut with an oval nesty, and then run through a snowflake Embossing Folder. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Eskimo Kisses, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, a strip of pink ribbon, some paper flowers with spacers and pearl brads, two pink buttons, and a few silver gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks so much for stopping by, and hope you have a fab day.

STAMPAVIE AND MORE CHALLENGE NO. 63

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. I have one post today, and this card is for Stampavie and More Challenge No. 63 - Animals. I have used this adorable stamp from Sarah Kay called "Lucy and Kitty", and this has been coloured with a combo of Art-Kure WC Brushes and Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut with an oval nesty and layered on bazzil cardstock. The backing papers are from a 6x6 paper pack from My Minds Eye called Wild Asparagus. The card has been finished off with some paper flowers with gem brads, a strip of ribbon and some Dew Drops - all from my craft stash. Thanks for stopping by, and hope you have a great day. Happy Crafting X

DT CARD CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER

Hello everyone, hope you have all has a lovely weekend, and are rearing to go on the start of a new week. The weather does not look very promising, especially in my neck of the woods, overcast and drizzly! What a way to start the week! I only have one post today, and this is my DT card for Creative Inspirations Challenge No. 18 - Christmas in October! Before you know it, Christmas will be here, so now is a good time to start on those Christmas cards! I have used an old stamp from Stampendous called "Christmas Dear", and this has been coloured with a combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The fur on the little girls outfit has been "fluffed up" with Liquid Applique. The image has been cut with a round nesty, and layered on cream and dusty rose cardstock. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Wassail, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, some ribbon and some gold gems - all from my craft stash. Thanks so much for stopping by, and hope you will join us this fortnight on Creative Inspirations Challenge!

SKETCH AND STASH CHALLENGE NO. 20

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. Where has the weekend gone? I can't believe it's Sunday already, and I feel like I have achieved nothing this weekend. I only have one card today, and this is for Sketch and Stash Challenge No. 20 - a wonderful Sketch. I have used a new stamp from Inky Impressions called "Shy Little Nickie", and she has been coloured with a combo of Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The image has been cut with a round nesty, and layered on lilac and purple card. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Euphoria, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, a strip of ribbon, new paper flowers with pearl brads, and a few self-adhesive pearls - all from my craft stash. Thanks for popping by, and hope you have a lovely day! Happy Crafting X

ANYONE FOR ANYA CHALLENGE NO. 6

My second card is for Anyone for Anya Challenge No. 6 - a great Sketch. I have used a stamp from The Greeting Farm, and she is called Megan. She has been coloured with Sakura Gel pens, and the cut to size and layered on purple card. The backing papers are from a paper pad from Crafty Individuals called Springtime. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, some beads threaded on some organza ribbon, a bow in her hair and some Dew Drops - all from my craft stash. Thanks so much for stopping by, and hope you have a lovely day. Happy Crafting X

CUTIE SUNDAY CHALLENGE NO. 61

Hi everyone, hope you are all well, two super quick posts from me this morning, I am off to Kettering for a Ceramic Workshop. Got up a bit later than anticipated. My first card is for Cutie Sunday Challenge No.61. I have used a Sugar Nellie stamp from the Manga Collection, and this little gut is called Mr Stocking, and has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut with a deckled edged rectangle nesty, and has been layered on green card. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Figgy, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, strip of wide red ribbon, and a thin strip of red ribbon and some Dew Drops, all from my craft stash.