DECK THOSE HALLS!....

Hi...we have another fabby sketch for you today over at SKETCH SATURDAY...thanks Jo :0).
We are sponsored this week by the Craft Barn so there will be a great prize up for grabs.
I've rotated the sketch..once again,must stop doing this....it is allowed :0)...my image is a POLLYCRAFT Cherry Kisses "Merry Little Christmas Tree" which i've coloured using Promarkers and Prisma's....i've added some glamour dust to her hat,trim of her dress,cuff of her coat and the Chrimbo tree too...so lots of sparkle :0).
The paper is DCWV from the Christmas Stack which i've edged with Old Paper Distress Ink.
The sentiment is from a Waltzing Mouse stamp set "Vintage Ornaments".The decorations i've made using the Spellbinders die set "Heirloom Ornaments"...i've added alittle glamour dust and some self adhesive gems and pearls to decorate....beaded thread and bows from stash.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:-
TOTALLY GORJUSS...Oh Christmas Tree.
THE CREATIVE COTTAGE...Untraditional Christmas colours.
I LOVE PROMARKERS....Anything goes-with abit of sparkle,if you like.
2 SISTERS CHALLENGE...Non Traditional Christmas colours.
DIE CUT DREAMS CHRISTMAS CLUB....Use a die-cut on your creation.

Well that's all for now....all that's left to say is hope you will all come and join us on the challenge this week...and a big thank you to all who took up the challenge last week...
Have a great day...with not too much snow.
Take care

STAMPAVIE AND MORE.....HEARTS...

Hi everyone.....today aswell as sharing a card with you all i've alittle news too :0)...i was asked by the STAMPAVIE and MORE team if i would like to join them on the DT again....this was the first ever DT post i had....so i've got a sort of soft spot for it....going back to my roots you could say...LOL,so here is my first card and this week we have the theme of "HEARTS".....hope you will all come and join in the challenge :0).
I haven't used a Tilda stamp for such a long time....i decided it was about time i dusted a couple off....i thought this one was ideal for this weeks challenge...and another Chrimbo card in my box :0).
I've used Copic markers and Prisma's as my colouring medium and added some glamour dust for some sparkle.
The textured and glittered cardstock are DCWV.....the patterned one is from the citrus stack.
The sentiment stamp is from the Lilli Of The Valley "Calendars" set.
Gem's,pearls,bow and beaded cord from stash.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges :-
JUST MAGNOLIA....White + 1 other colour.
MAGNOLIA DOWN UNDER.....I've followed the sketch.
PAPERTAKE WEEKLY...."Cut It Out".
CRAFTY CREATIONS...Christmas is coming....

Well that's about it again for today...hope you all have a good one!
Take care

A CUDDLY BUDDLY "MERRY CHRISTMAS".....

Today i'd like to share a card with you i've made to cover a couple of challenges....a much neglected stamp from Cuddly Buddly "Penguin Post"...how cute is he!which i've coloured with Promarkers and Prisma's...then added some glamour dust to his hat and some Stardust stickles to the snow round his feet.
The sentiment stamp is also Cuddly Buddly from the "Oval Greetings-Christmas" set.
The papers are Dovecraft "Winter Wonderland".
Self adhesive pearls from stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :-
CUDDLY BUDDLY....."Cozy Christmas"
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.....Lovely sketch Arlana.....many thanks.
OLDIE BUT A GOODIE......"Glitter"
FUSSY AND FANCY.....Christmas with no red or green.
CARDS FOR MEN....Christmas
TOTALLY GORJUSS....Not so traditional

Well that's about it folks
Have a fab day
Take care

CHRISTMAS WISHES....

Monday...what does that mean,well to me it's new challenge day over at POLLYCRAFT.....we have alittle sad news,Ria one of the long standing DT as decided to step down....hence why we've gone with the "BLUE" theme this week,i would like to wish you all the very best Ria,i'm sure our paths will cross again at some point :0).
For my card i've used one of the Lillybean Snowfairies "CLOVER SNOWCLOUDS"....coloured with Promarkers and Prisma's.I've added plenty of sparkle to the image by way of glamour dust :0)....and to the clouds i've added some flocking.
The snowflake glittered cardstock is DCWV......the glitter pattern not showing up in the photo :0(.
The frame around the image as been done with a Spellbinders "Scalloped Edge Frame" die....to which i've added some self adhesive pearls.
The snowflake border was done with a Martha Stewart punch and the sentiment is from the Waltzing Mouse stamp set "VERY VINTAGE CHRISTMAS".Silk ribbon from stash.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenge :-
MAGICAL MONDAY......"LET IT SNOW"

Well hope you will all come and join in the fun....and a big thank-you to all who took up the challenge with us last week.
Have a fab day
Take care

JCB & FRIENDS.....WINTER BIRTHDAY.

Hi everyone.....today we have a new challenge for you over at JUST CUTE BEARS and FRIENDS,this week the theme is "WINTER BIRTHDAY".
I decided i'd make a shaped card,i haven't made one for a while and i must admit i do like doing them :0)....no colouring on this one just lots of cutting out which i find just as therapeutic! there are 5 layers to it and the card is A5 in size.
The layered template was printed off a Polka Doodles CD "Paper Boutique 2".
The "3 Today" are rub-ons,and i've added some wide Anna Griffin ribbon to make a scarf. Lots of stickles to his hat.

Hope you will come and join us this week on the challenge and a big thank-you to everyone who took part in our last one...we had some fabby entries :0),and don't forget you can use any cute animal images on your projects now not just bears.....
Have a lovely day
Take care

HAPPY CHRISTMAS....

Saturday....well that means it's time for another fabby sketch from Jo over at SKETCH SATURDAY....i've rotated it to suit the image i wanted to use,i seam to be doing that a lot lately,hey i can,it's allowed....LOL.
We are sponsored this week by DIGITAL DELIGHTS...a lovely prize for the winner this week!
I've gone for a gorgeous new image from POLLYCRAFT,from the Cherry Kisses range "Warm Christmas"...you've got to admit she's a cutie!and a dream to colour :0).
I've used Copic markers and Prisma's as my colouring medium and added alittle glamour dust to the pom pom's on her hat...well you've got to have some sparkle at Christmas :0).
The side panel's been embossed with a Cuttlebug folder "Snow Dots" which i've gone over with some chalk,not showing too good in photo.
The paper is Pink Petticoat "Gingham".Ribbon,brads and pearls from stash,the sentiment "Happy" as been done with white Doodle bug "All Mixed Up" rub-ons.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :-
SARAH HURLEY CHALLENGE (Thursday)....."EMBOSSING"
STAMPIN FOR THE WEEKEND (Friday)...."WINTER"
THE TOWN SCRAPPER (Friday)..."BRADS & EYELETS"
DIE CUT DREAMS CHRISTMAS (Saturday)......CHRISTMAS "ANYTHING GOES"

Well that's about it for now....would just like to say thanks to all who joined us last week for the challenge and hope to see you all again this week :0).
Have a fab Saturday / weekend
Take care

SANTA'S COMING TO TOWN......

As always on a Thursday there's some new digital images released by Melissa (Meljen Designs) today,this gorgeous Santa's one of them.....you can check out and purchase the new releases from WHIMSY STAMPS.
I used Copic markers and Prisma's to colour "Santa's Jolly Smile"....added some glitter to his hat,cut him out and 3d'd him using Pinflair glue gel.
The "Holiday Wish List" and "Holiday Ticket Sentiments" stamps are both by Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) and can also be purchased from WHIMSY STAMPS,i've added just alittle colour to the Santa on the wish list...and wrote on the wish list what i would like for Christmas...:0).
The paper is DCWV "Christmas Wishes",black pearls and button from stash.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges :-
MELJEN DESIGNS CHALLENGE......"SPARKLE & SHIME".
TUESDAY TAGGERS.....Use the words "PEACE,JOY,LOVE" somewhere on your project.
ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE.... "X is for XMAS"
BEE CRAFTY...."CHRISTMAS"
TOTALLY GORJUSS...."TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS COLOURS".

Well that's about it for now....have a lovely day
Take care

4 U......

Hi everyone.....another weeks rolled by,Santa will soon be coming...LOL.
It does mean that we have another fabby sketch from Jo for you over at SKETCH SATURDAY...we are sponsored this week by Simon Says Stamp...a great prize for a lucky winner :0).
A big "thank you" to all who took up the challenge with us last week...we had a fantastic response,hope you'll come and join in the fun with us again this week.
For my card i've used another one of the gorgeous POLLYCRAFT Sonny Honeycloud images "For You"...these new stamps are now on pre-order at a special offer price not to be missed,go check them out HERE along with loads more fantastic images in Paula's new shop.
I've used Copic markers and Prisma's to colour my image and added just alittle glamour dust to her present.
The paper is Basic Grey "Granola"....which i've added alittle colour to using a blue prisma pencil,i wanted to use this paper but the flowers were alittle pale.
The three presents on the side are made from scraps of card and ribbon.
The "4 u" was cut on the wizard using "Simplicity" alphabet die.

I'm entering this into the following challenges :-
STAMP SOMETHING (Friday).....Digi Day

Well that's about it for now...enjoy your weekend
Take care

THERE'S A NEW GIRL IN TOWN.....

Well there's a new girl in town...well there will be soon over at POLLYCRAFT....i'd like to introduce you to SONNY HONEYCLOUD one of the soon to be released stamps from POLLYCRAFT......there's 8 in total plus a matching set of sentiments.
The one i've used for my card today is called "MY WAY"....isn't she a darling!....i've coloured her using Copic Markers and Prisma's.
The paper i've printed off a Colour My World CD "Winter Wonderland"...well i say paper,i always print onto cardstock,i prefer to have some weight.
Ribbon,flower,gems and pearls all from ever growing stash mountain!...i bit like everyone elses i should imagine :0).

I've followed the sketch over at SKETCH WEDNESDAY....so will be entering into that challenge...thanks Arlana,another fabby sketch.

Well i'll love and leave you...have a great day whatever you're up to!
Take care

BELIEVE.....IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.

Well it's Monday and that means it's time for another challenge over at POLLYCRAFT....this week the lovely boss Paula's picked the theme...."DOODLING",i'm not really a doodler,i'm alittle nervous of making a mess of my image...so there's not too much on my card...alittle faux stitching around the trees on the background paper and i've added some small squiggles in white pen to the scallops on the nestie.
The image i've used is a favourite of mine,"Radiance" From The Heart Christmas Pixies set....it was originally sold in stamp form,why i never purchased it i then i don't know,so i was well pleased when Paula released it as a digital image....it's gorgeous.
I've coloured it using Promarkers and Prisma's,and added some glamour dust to the wings.
The papers are Dovecraft "Winter Wonderland".
The sentiment i computer generated,the doily,ribbon and self adhesive pearls are from stash.

Well i would like to take the time to thank all who joined in on our challenge last week there was some gorgeous creations...hope you will all take up the challenge this week :0),

I'm entering this card into the following challenge :-
MAGICAL MONDAY.....which is a SKETCH.

Hope you all have a lovely day....hope the weathers better where ever you are,it's pouring it down here :0(.
Take care

IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME....

We have a new challenge starting for you today over at JUST CUTE BEARS and FRIENDS.....the theme this week is "BLACK,WHITE PLUS 1 OTHER COLOUR"....as you can see i opted for RED.
The image i've used is "Santa's Puppy" a digital image by Crissy Armstrong and is available to purchase from WHIMSY STAMPS.This cute little puppy's been coloured using Copic Markers and Prisma's and i've added some stickles to his hat and around his feet.
The sentiment is from a Daisy and Dandelion clear Christmas stamp set.
The tartan cardstock is Kanban...ribbon and selfadhesive pearls from stash.

I'm entering this into the following challenge:-
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY.....thank you Arlana and girls...fabby sketch and lovely inspiration from the DT.

Well all that's left to say...a big "THANK YOU" to all who joined us on the last challenge,we had a good response and some gorgeous creations....hope you will all come and join in the fun again this week :0).
Have a lovely Sunday
Take care

HAPPY HOLIDAYS.....

Hi everyone.....we have a new sketch for you today over at SKETCH SATURDAY....it's Jo's week off this week so the sketch this week is by Leonie one of my teamies....thanks's Leonie,a lovely sketch to work with.Our sponsor this week is Art Journey...and there will be three lucky winners,see challenge blog for full details....well worth joining in this week :0).
I've rotated the sketch because i wanted to use this POLLYCRAFT image "Codie-Christmas Candy"...from the Felicity and Friends special offer bundle set,at the moment and untill tomorrow (7th Nov) you can get all 17 Felicity and Friends images plus a FREE exclusive Felicity digi for the fantastic price of £10.99 a saving of £5.84....BRILLIANT OFFER!


I've coloured Codie with Copic markers and Prisma's and added alittle glamour to her hat.The papers are DCWV from the "Christmas Wishes" stack.The sentiment and candy canes are also DCWV...stickers which i have mounted onto card and then cut out.
Ribbon,gem brad and self adhesive pearls from stash.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenge:-
CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES...."Create square cards"

Well i had a lovely day at the NEC yesterday.....i saw Jacqui (Cats Whiskers) on the LOTV stand and got a few colouring tips :0)...thanks Jacqui,and it was lovely to meet you,it's so nice when you can actually put a face to a name :0).

Hope you all have a lovely day whatever you're up to
Take care

SPLASH OUT.....IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!

I'd like to share a card with you today that i've made with one of todays new releases from MELJEN DESIGNS available to purchase from WHIMSY STAMPS,every Thursday Melissa releases new digi images...well worth taking a look.
I knew as soon as i saw this image "Little Umbrella Boy" i would be paper piecing it...just needed to decide on what paper i would be using...finally settled with this gingham paper from Joanna Sheen...i've had it for ages now so not sure if she still sells it....must say good quality :0).I've edged the paper with "Black Soot" Distressing Ink i feel it gives alittle more deepth to the card.The ticket sentiments are a download from Crafty Ann's...i've used the blanks and added my own sentiments on the computer using MCS.
Sorry i should have said that the rest of the image as been coloured using Promarkers and Prisma's.
I've finished the card off with some black pearls.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges :-
MELJEN DESIGNS CHALLENGE(Thursday)...."Use 3 different shapes" ...a square(card base),a circle and rectangle.
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS (Wednesday).....A Sketch and an optional extra of petals,pearls and pins....i've used some black pearls.

Well that's all from me today...
Have a great day whatever you've got planned
Take care

DISTRESSED MARIBEL.....

Hi everyone....something alittle different for me today,i've gone for the distressed / vintage look...i really think this gorgeous image cry's out for it!,and i must add today i'm happy with what i've made :0)...maybe my mojo's returned,we'll see...LOL!
No patterned papers...everything on the card as been stamped and everything's been distressed both with a distressing tool and Distress Inks....i made alot of mess,but hey i enjoyed it!and at the end of the day that's what it's all about!

List of items used :-

STAMPS :- Whimsy Stamps "Define Life" and "Ticket Sentiments",Stempelglede "Maribel" and Waltzing Mouse "Rescue Remedies".
DISTRESS INKS:- Walnut Stain and Old Paper.

Magnolia Doohickeys "Vintage Tag" die,lace corner is Anna Griffin,flowers,pearls and doily from stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :-

KABOODLE DOODLES(Monday)....."VINTAGE"

OLDIE BUT A GOODIE (Tuesday)...."DISTRESSING"

2 SISTERS CHALLENGE (Saturday)....No designer paper.

CRAFTY EMMA'S STORE (Saturday)...."Chocolate and Caramel"

OUR CREATIVE CORNER (Saturday).....Photo inspiration.

Well that's about it for now,take care.

A THANKFUL HEART....

Hi everyone....today i'd like to share a quick and simple card with you....no colouring as one of the challenges i'm entering states this.
The sentiment i've used as my focal point is a new release over at Whimsy Stamps...by Ann,Raindrop Echo Designs,it's from the "Gratitude Sentiments" set,these digi's are just perfect,you can resize to suit your needs.
The embossed paper is My Minds Eye "Bloom and Grow" which i've edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.
The flowers are Prima...to which i've added a mixture of centers...pearls,gems and gold glamour dust.
Finished off with ribbon from stash.


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:-
DIE CUT DREAMS CHALLENGE.....No colouring-plus feature a heart..there's two,one on the sentiment and a made with love gold heart in the center of one of the flowers.
SPOON FULL OF SUGAR.....Relish to Embellish.
CUPCAKE CRAFT CHALLENGE....."Thank-you" and "Autumnal colours"
AUD SENTIMENTS....."Thanks"...not sure if i can enter with this sentiment,but i'll give it a go :0).
DIGITAL TUESDAY CHALLENGE...."I've been framed"(plus digi)....i've made a frame of flowers and the sentiment is a digital one.

Well that's all for now....sorry i haven't visited your blogs for awhile,life's sort of got in the way.
Hope you all have a lovely day
Take care

WHIMSY NOVEMBER DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP.......

Hi and welcome to the WHIMSY NOVEMBER DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP,if you have arrived here from the lovely HEIKE'S blog then you are in the right place,if not you may want to start at the WHIMSY INSPIRATIONS BLOG so that you don't miss anything along the way.....

For my card i decided on using one of Crissy Armstrong's new images "Little Christmas Angel"...how gorgeous is she! and i must say a dream to colour.I flipped the image,i wanted her facing the opposite way...that's the beauty of digi images you can do this and resize to suit your needs.

I've coloured her using Copic Markers and Prisma Pencils and then added alittle glamour dust to her wings.

The papers are DCWV Christmas stack.

The sentiment is also a new release today "Winter Curvy Frame" by Ann...Raindrop Echo Designs,the download comes both with and without the sentiment and again can be resized to suit your needs.

The die cut birds which i've also added glamour dust to came in a set many moons ago,not sure where from and the self adhesive pearls from stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:-

SKETCH AND STASH....used the sketch and my new digi image.

DIECUT DREAMS CHRISTMAS CLUB....use a Christmas digital image.

Before moving on to your next port of call which is to the lovely CRISSY'S blog please don't forget to leave a comment....there will be two random blogs chosen on the hop,those blogs will pick a winner from the comments left and that winner will get to pick a digi image.The grand prize winner of the hop will be picked at the very last stop which is MELISSA'S blog,that lucky person will get to pick 5 digital images and will be Whimsy GDT for the whole of November :0).

The hop will remain open from Monday November 1st 12 noon EST untill Sunday November 7th 12 noon EST.

Well that's about it for now,hope you're enjoying the hop and "Good luck".

Take care