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.

THE SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE NO. 51

And my final card for today is for The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge No. 51 - "Animal Antics". I have used yet another Penny Black stamp called Celloist. Another fantastic find in a Bargain Bin at Ally Pally last weekend! This image has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens and Twinkling H2O's. The image has been cut with an Octagonal nesty, and layered on yellow and black card. The backing paper is from a Basic Grey paper pad called Porcelain, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, organza ribbon, paper flowers with spacers and pearl brads, and some little gems from my bottomless craft stash. Thanks for dropping by, and hope you have a great day!

SKETCH SATURDAY CHALLENGE NO. 70

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. I have two posts today, and will start off with a card for Sketch Saturday Challenge No. 70. I have used another wonderful Penny Black stamp called "Diamonds are Forever", and this cutie has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. The cats collar has had some pink gems added to it for some added interest. The image has been trimmed down and layered on bazzil cardstock. The green card was also run through a Fiskars border punch. The backing paper is from a 6x6 paper pad from Cosmo Criket Mini Deck called Earth Love. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, paper flowers with pearl brads, some organze ribbon and some gems - all from my craft stash.

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE - WEEK 68

And my second card for today is for Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Week 68, a colour Challenge - "Chocolate.... Lemon & Pink". I have used a Penny Black stamp, which I got from a Bargain bucket at Ally Pally, and this is called Baby Hammock. I have been eyeing this stamp for a while now, and could not believe my luck when I saw it in the Bargain Bucket for half the price! The image has been coloured with Sakura Gel pens, and the cut with a round nesty, and layered on pink and yellow card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Two Scoops. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, a paper flower with a flower brad, some ribbon and a few tiny brown buttons - all from my craft stash! Thank you for stopping by, and hope you have a great day! Happy Crafting X

THE SUGAR BOWL CHALLENGE NO. 20

Hello everyone, half way through the week, and starting the downhill run to the weekend! Two posts today, and my first card is for The Sugar Bowl Challenge No. 20 - a wonderful Sketch from Gayle, with the inclusion of "Paper Piecing". I have used one of my fav stamps from Sugar Nellie's Gorjuss Girl Collection, and she is called "Bumble Bee". The dress has been stamped onto some paper from a Crafty Individuals 6x6 paper pad called Springtime, cut out and layered onto the image with foam pads. The little hearts on the dress have been covered with tiny pink gems. The image has been cut to size, and layered on pink, lilac and yellow card. The backing paper is from the same Crafty Individuals paper pad. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, pink jute ribbon, with lilac ribbon threaded through the centre, paper flowers with pearl brads, and some Dew Drops - all from my craft stash.

FRIDAY SKETCHERS CHALLENGE NO. 71

My second card is for Friday Sketchers Challenge No. 71 a Sketch by Jeanette with an extra option of "Distressing". I have used a cute little stamp from Lili of the Valley called Christmas Angel Standing, and she has been coloured with Twinkling H2O's and Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been trimmed to size and layered on blue and dusty rose card. The backing papers are from a new Basic Grey paper pad called Eskimo Kisses. All the edges of the papers have been distressed with a Tim Holtz Distressing Tool. The card has been finished off with a stamped sentiment, strip of white ribbon and a paper flower with spacer and pearl brad, and a few Dew Drops - all from my craft stash. Thanks for stopping by, and hope you enjoyed your visit. Have a lovely day, and Happy Crafting X

DARING CARDMAKERS - TARTAN IT UP

Hi everyone, hope all is well in Blogland, and you are enjoying your week so far! I have two posts today, and my first card is for Daring Cardmakers Challenge - Tartan it up! - use some sort of Tartan on your cards! I have used a stamp from Joanna Sheen's Lofty & Co. Collection which is perfect for this Challenge, and this stamp is called "Scottish Lofty", and he has been coloured with a combo of Art-Kure WC Brushes and Sakura Gel Pens. The image has been cut with a round nesty, and layered on black card. A piece of white pearlescent card has been run through a Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" Embossing Folder for the top half of the card. The backing paper is a red tartan from Kameo Cards, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, a strip of black tartan ribbon and some little black buttons - all from my craft stash.

VC STAMP CHALLENGE NO. 18

And my final card for today is for VC Stamp Challenge No. 18 - a colour challenge "Black-Purple-Green". I have used a Victoria Case stamp from the Hearts and Hugs Collection 2, available from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design, and this adorable little girl is called "Susy", and she has been coloured with Sakura Gel Pens. I never get bored using Sakura Gel Pens because they always have a lovely shimmer, and I love this effect on my cards. The image has been cut to size, and layered on purple, green and black card. The backing papers are from a Basic Grey paper pad called Eva, and to finish the card off - a stamped sentiment, purple organza ribbon and paper flowers with gem brads - all from my endless craft stash! Thanks so much for stopping by, and hope you have had an enjoyable visit. Hope you have a great day, and Happy Crafting !