Halloween Tilda - Tilda & Co Challenge

We have a sketch this week on Tilda & Co, I am posting this early as I have to go and get my weekly cuddle with Charlie today, so I cannot tell you what the prize will be this week, but if you click HERE, you will find out more.



Very Quick one today. Tilda is coloured with distress inks and H20's, this is my favourite of the new halloween Tildas, pumpkins are also Magnolia stamps. The BP was a free download from Funky Fairies, the spider was from Rach, the embossing has all been done on the Cuttlebug. Circles cut with nesties

Thanks a Bunch - Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Thanks A Bunch

As always it is entirely up to you what you make...a card, atc, altered art etc....just as long as it features at least one Penny Black image
This week we have a fabulous download to give away to one lucky winner chosen at random which has been kindly donated by our sponsor Tinker & Co. There are some great creations from my fellow DT members HERE, looking forward to visiting your blogs and seeing what you come up with for this challenge



Now the sharp eyed amongst you may notice a slight difference in the colouring of the image on the card and bag, well I have been playing again, the Image on the card is coloured with Distress Inks and the one on the bag is another of my practise pieces with Copics. The DP is BG the large circle cut on Cricut, I have just noticed that the little thank you tag in the small envelope has fallen out (Oh Dear don't know how I will find it in my messy room). The scrummy ribbon is from Raspberry Ribbons, rest from stash. Thanks for looking and have a great weekend everyone!

Singing in the Rain - CCT

BUTTONS AND BOWS
Cute card Thursday challenge this week is lovely and girly Button and Bows. Deb is taking a break from blogging until the new year, best of luck and we will miss you Deb and look forward to your return, this means Andrea is running the challenge on her own which is no mean task, so come lets give her our support and join in the challenge every week, click HERE to visit the blog and see some fabulous Dt inspiration.



Another lovely WOJ image from me today, and yes I have gone back to Distress Inks and H20's for this one, dosn't mean I have given up on the Copics just not sure my creations are ready for publishing yet, don't want to frighten you all away. The lovely papers are from K&Co and the swirl stamps are Stempleglede, I love these stamps) Hope you like this one.

Away in a Manger - Spiral Whisper

Sprial Whisper have a lovely sketch to follow for their 4th Challenge, and after having a delivery of Janets Lovely Nativity Donkey and Angel I couldn't resist having a go. The Dt have come up with some great ispiration so click HERE to see them



This is my first attempt at using Copic Sketch Markers, they are lovely to use but I think I need a lot more practise, it is a completely different colouring method then the Promarkers, so I will carry on practising for now. I have added glitter to the angels wings and halo after all it is Christmas. The papers are from Dovecraft and have been mounted onto pale blue card. The Little Donkey was stamped first then masked and I stamped the angel, Joseph and Mary where coloured and then cut out and I used Silcone to mount them on top of the base picture. I didn' add a sentiment as I cut the second sheet of BP to show the words peace either side of the image. The wonderful Angel charm that is hanging from the snowflake was made by the Lovely Marlene.

I tried to take a photo of Marlene's lovely Angel Charm, but it hasn't come out very well.

There Be Dragons - Lili of the Valley Challenge 3

Its week 3 already on Lili of the Valley Challenge, we had a great response last week and some fabulous entries using Nikkis Sketch, this weeks challenge is ENCHANTMENT Fairies, Witches, Dragons, Mermaids etc., we look forward to seeing your interpretation of the theme. There are 2 cute MOGGI stamps from Lili of the Valley on offer for 1 lucky winner. Don't forget this challenge is open to any make of Stamps, decoupage or whatever your crafting medium is. To get some inspiration click HERE to check out the DT members Cards. A full range of Lili of the Valley products is now available at The Glitterpot

Baby Dragon has had a busy morning chasing damsels and has decided to have a little rest. He is a LOTV stamp and the wall he is sitting on is one of the new releases from HH, the Sun is a Suger Nellie stamp, they have all been coloured with Pro Markers, the base card is SU and the DP is from Triple Treasures 2, rest is from Stash. A bit different from my normal cards but I quite like it.
I got my delivery of Copics yesterday so am going to have a practise today, I did have a go as soon as they arrived and I think I am going to love them.

Two Challenges - Two Cards

Whiff of Joy Challenge 3
Thank you everyone who joined us last week in our stitching challenge at Whiff of Joy, there were some amazing cards and I had great fun visiting you all. This week we have a Sketch by our own very talented DT member Heather. We look forward to seeing lots of creations using the new WOJ stamps that were released on the 4th. If you need inspiration go over to the WOJ Challenge blog by clicking HERE and check out the fab cards by my Fellow DT Crew.

Heathers sketch is an absolute joy to work with, and I really enjoyed putting together this card. Willow carrying cookies has been coloured with Distress Inks and H20's, I wanted to go for a very soft card this time to have tried to use very pastel colours, the gorgeous papers are from K&Co and have all been matted on cream pearlescent card, Willow has been cut out and mounted onto white card with Silicone.
The charms came from an assorted bag I bought on e-bay, the rest from stash



and now

Stamping with Stampavie
Hallo Sarah Kay Fans
Our English is not the best, sorry..
It's a new challenge Blog of Stampavie. Wednesday every week we makes a new challenge. To join in the fun please post your card/project on your blog with a link to our challenge and leave us a comment with a link to your work. There is a great Sketch to work with this week.
First I must apologise again for the quality of the photo. I have chosen to use a Rachelle Anne Miller stamp - Family Gathering - which I think is a great fun stamp, it has been coloured with Distress Inks and lots oh H20's, I think the bp is Daisy Bucket, the dark red card has been punched with A Fiskars punch. The ribbon is from Raspberry Ribbons rest from Stash. Sorry for such a long post if you are not bored please leave a comment as I love reading yor messages

Bellas cake - A Spoonful of Sugar

Pink & Green Colour Scheme

A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge this week is to use just Pink and Green, with of course flesh and hair colour allowed as these are two of my favourite colours this was a great theme for me. Before I go on I must apologise for the quality of the photos, rotten light and all that, the card is much brighter and prettier IRL. There is a great Alota Bugs Stamp donated by Silly Monkeys Crafts to be won as well. So pop over and see the FABULOUS creations from my fellow DT Members.



This little Bella image was laying at the bottom of my Misc stamps box, it is so long since I used her but she is so cute thought she was ideal for ths project, she has been coloured with Distress Inks. The layout was one I used ages ago and don't know whose sketch it is, SORRY!!, The papers are K&Co, the little sandal charms are from Craftykrafts and the rest from stash.

Cosy & Warm - Sketch Saturday

Sketch Saturday - Sketch by Gill

Well done Gill its a great sketch you have given us to work with, and the DT have produced some brilliant cards. Click Here to see them



I have used my favourite Miki and Kimi stamp from Lili of the Valley, this week they have been coloured with Distress Inks, with Glamour Dust added on the fur for a bit of sparkle. I have distressed the white card with Broken China Distress Ink then mounted it onto BG DP. The Snowflakes were punched in white and blue then Glamour dust was also added to them they have a flattend bead cap and half blue pearl in the centre. Seniment is SU


Don't forget to check out the new Lili of the Valley Challenge Blog to see more of these great stamps.

Tilda & Co - Arts Apart Metal

Tilda & Co challenge this week is a little different you are asked to use metal somewhere on your creation, my fellow DT members have come up with some great ideas so why not come and join us, there is a great Sprial Whisper stamp up for grabs as well. Click
here for the link.

I started off this challenge by thinking I would use a metal charm and some wire on my card, then I realised I have a lot of metal CD tins from PP and they would look great decorated, so here is the result. I stamped and painted two sizes of Magnolias Dog Rose stamps then cut them out, I then coloured white card with a babywipe and distress ink, put it through a CB folder and then cut the circle with a Nestie. This gorgeous cross stich tilda was then coloured and cut, they were all attached to the CD tin with Pinflair Glue Gel, fantastic for sticking anything to metal, added some glitter to the centre of the flower and some half pearls around the edge. Will be doing some more of these. Hope you like.

Big Hugs - ABC

Sketch by Katharina - ABC Challenge Blog

There is a lovely sketch to follow over on ABC Challenge this week, the Dt have some brilliant cards for your inspiration to why not pop over and give it a go



WOJ Miranda Angel has been coloured with Distress Inks and H20's then cut with oval nesties, the paper which is BG has been edged with distress inks. The lovely Guardian Angel charm was made by the lovely and talented Marlene and the sentiment is Penny Black. I usually play safe when matching my backing paper colours but thought I would try to be a bit more adventurious and try a complete contrast this time. I am quite pleased with the result.

Prickly Hugs - Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Penny Black Saturday Challenge
Thanks to everyone who took part in last weeks challenge, overwhelming response again. This week we have a brilliant sketch for you to follow, and a fab stamp for you to win from Sir Stampalot, there is a picture of the stamp and some great cards from fellow DT members on the blog so click here and come and join us.



I have a very Pink card for you today, My little hedgie has been coloured with Distress Inks and H20's then been cut out the circle with nesties. The edges have been swiped with Worn Lipstick Distress Inks. Papers are Basic Grey, the sentment is from SU. The flower centres are flattened bead caps, which I purchased on e-bay, and have pearls added with silicone glue. Ribbion from Poppicraft, rest from stash. I am quite tired today I stayed up until quite late as I know Katharina uploads WOJ at Midnight and I wanted to make sure I got my new Stamps before they sold out. Wipeee!!! cannot wait for them to arrive. Have a great weekend everyone.

I Have been Tagged

I have been tagged this week by Theresa, Carole and Chris and have only just had time to pick the tag up. You are supposed to list 7 weird things about yourself, (only 7, everything about me is weird). Thank you girls for thinking of me. If you havn't visited the fabulous blogs of these girls now is your chance.
Right here goes:
1. I cannot tell my left from right, and find it hard to buy shoes because I am not sure which foot they go on. My poor children used to walk about with their shoes on the wrong feet until my eldest grew big enough to check them all before we went out.
2. I hate Moths, even really tiny ones.
3. Hate the telephone, havn't even got a mobile
4. I am the last girl for 62 years in the family
5. I am not at all girly, I much prefer to read spy thrillers and detective novels than romances, in fact I hate romantic fiction.
6. Have never watched a horror film, (I'm too scared).
7. I have never tasted chewing gum, I wasn't allowed it when I was young and I have never wanted to since.
Well I think these things are weird, let me know what you think. I am supposed to pass this on to 7 others but I think you have all been tagged now, but if you haven't
please feel free to TAG IT.

Make a Wish - Papertake weekly Challenge

Papertake Weekly Challenge

Another lovely sketch by Katharina for us this week and some brilliant Dt cards for inspiration. Thanks to all of you

Don't you just love this little fairy, she is one of the new releases from High Hopes available from Silly Monkeys. I couldn't wait to use her. The papers are K&Co and have been matted onto Pink BC from SU whch has been edged with Distress Inks. Its a very Simple card, but she doesn't need adornment. Sentiment is Lizzie Anne Designs and rbbon from Poppicrafts

Good Night Out - CCT

Cute card Thursday - Christmas Animals

What a great theme this week from Cute card Thursday, Christmas Animals, use an animal somehwere on your christmas card. The Dt members have excelled themselves this week and have given us some great inspiration, have a look and have a go.



I am not really happy with this card it is missing something but my Mojo has gone on walkabout these last couple of days and I just cannot put my finger on what it needs to finish it off. This Ted has obviously been to the Office Christmas Party, He is a Whipper Snapper Stamp, that I bought from Sir Stampalot, and has been coloured with Distress Inks and H20's The light red card under the image was washed with Fired brick distress inks applied with a baby wipe after being put through the Christmas Snowflake CB folder, the DP is Basic Grey. All the emebllishments are from the New Poppicrafts Bumper Box. TFL. I have an apology to make I have had a few e-mails from people telling me that couldb't get access to my blog, don't know how but I had turned of the access profile, it back on again now so should be OK. SORRY!!!!

Friends - Lili of the Valley Challenge 2

Lili of the Valley Challenge 2

Thanks to everyone who joined in our first challenge at Lili of the Valley Challenge last week, we were so pleased with the response and enjoyed seeing all the great creations. This week we have a great Sketch by Nikki, one of our DT members, and are offering a spot as GUEST DESIGNER for 2 weeks for one lucky winner. Don't forget this challenge is not limited to Lili of the Valley products but is open to any make of stamp or decoupage. So why not come and join us just click here to go straight to the challenge blog


I would like to introduce you to Oliver and Jasmine, aren't they just ideal for teenage cards they have been coloured with Distress Inks, then cut out and 3d onto the Happy Birthday LOTV BP, Mauve card was run through the CB in Swiss Dots folder, and the striped BP is from Triple Treasures CD No 1. The Sentiment is also from LOTV, rest from stash.

Celtic Christmas - WOJ Challenge No 2

2 Posts before 7am must be a record for me here is my second DT card for today.

Our challenge for you this week on Whiff of Joy Challenge is to add stiching to your card, it can be hand stiching, machine or faux whatever takes your fancy, I am sure you will come up with some great ideas. We had a great response to our first challenge and hope to see you all again this week, there is not a prize this week what we would like to offer you is the chance to be GUEST DESIGNER for 2 weeks, so pop on over to our Challenge blog and get inspiration from my fellow DT members (plus a sneak peek at the new WOJ stamps that are available from 4th October).



My Favourite Willow stamp has been coloured with Distress Inks and lots of H20's, she is such a joy to colour. The stitch design has been stitched with Maderia Metalic threads in Green and Gold paper is BG and the flowers have been stamped with Stempleglede retro flower stamp and punched using a variety of different punches. Hope you like

A Sharing Christmas - Stamping with Sarah Kay

STAMPING WITH SARAH KAY

Those of you with sharp eyes will notice quite a few changes have been made on this card comppared to my DT one, I just kept looking at it and wasn't happy it seemed unfinished, so with a little bit of glitter and a couple of extras here is the new one. We have a lovely sketch for you this week so click here and check it out



The gorgeous Poinsettia flowers on this card are a new arrival at POPPICRAFT, Michelle has some brilliant christmas stock in now, The papers are Basic Grey fruit Cake Collection, Ribbon from Poppicraft rest from stash. I tried really hard to get a good picture moving my daylight lamp and the card all around the room but it looks a bit washed out, it is much more vibrant IRL