CHERISH THE MOMENTS....GD CARD FOR JULY HECK OF A CHALLENGE..

Well its the start of July today and the start of a new challenge over at HECK OF A CHALLENGE...the theme this month is "The Sea"...and Lisa kindly asked me to do a GD spot for them this month...thanks so much Lisa i've enjoyed the challenge...please pop over and check out the DT projects there's some amazing work over there...

For my card i've used a sheet of Joanna Sheen Faye Whittaker decoupage from "All Our Yesterdays"...my second love after colouring is cutting out...both so relaxing...after cutting the images out i've used Pinflair 3d glue gel to give dimension to them and to adhere to the card/scene.

The papers were free with a magazine...i think they work perfect with the image...the banner across the corner is by Poppystamps "Simple Banner Die" and the sentiment is a Whimsy Stamps one which i've cut out using a Spelldinders "Double Ended Tags Die".



How cute are these two...
This card covers another couple of challenges so will be entering it into:-
2 SISTERS CHALLENGE..."Stripes".
SISTER ACT CARD CHALLENGE..."Anything Goes".
(PIN)SPIRATION CHALLENGE...Photo inspiration.

Well thats all from me today...hope you will join in the challenge over at HECK OF A CHALLENGE this month...a fab theme this month.
Take care



SKETCH SATURDAY.....MAYA'S SKETCH

Well today see's a new sketch over at SKETCH SATURDAY.....and this week our host is the lovely Maya...and i'm sure you'll agree it's a fab sketch,i loved working with it!
My image is one of Crissy Armstrong's new May digi images "Courageous Carl"....available to purchase from WHIMSY STAMPS....and a dream to colour.
I've used Promarkers and Prisma's as my colouring medium...must have a change sometime :0).
The papers are Basic Grey "Sugared".....ribbon slider and brads from stash.

We are sponsored this week by TICKLED PINK STAMPS and there's a fab prize up for grabs this week for the lucky winner...well worth joining in on the challenge for :0).

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges :-
CUPCAKE CRAFT(Mon)...."C" is for...mine is Courageous Carl.
DIVAS BY DESIGN(Wed)....Anything Goes.
STAMP SOMETHING(Fri)....May digi day.
SUNDAYS WITH CRISSY(Monthly).....Flowers.

Well that's about it for now...have a great weekend
Take care

WHIMSY MAY 1st DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP....

Hi and welcome to WHIMSY MAY 1st DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP....if you've arrived here from the lovely SYLVIA'S BLOG....then you're 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 today i've gone with one of Crissy Armstrong's new images "Nose to Nose"....isn't this image adorable....i've coloured it using Promarkers and Prisma's....i've then cut the image out because i wanted to mount it onto the circle of gingham cardstock.....i think the gingham works well with this image.
The gingham was printed onto 200gsm smooth cardstock and is a download from Pink Gem Designs.
The sentiment is also WHIMSY STAMPS.....from the "Birthday Letter Seals".
Ribbon,pearls,flower and silk seam binding from stash.

Now please leave a comment before you move on to the lovely CRYSTAL'S BLOG....there will be two random blogs who will pick a winner from their comments who will get to choose a digi image of their own choice.
The grand prize winner will get to pick 5 images and a chance to use them as a GD for the entire month of May....that winner will be picked at the final stop on the blog hop which is LINDA'S BLOG....don't forget you've got to be in it to win it!
The hop will run for a week untill 8th May 12 noon EST.
Just alittle reminder about the digi images for the Japan appeal....for one week 1st May(today)-8th May there's 50% off....all proceeds to the Red Cross disaster relief.

Well that's about it.....ENJOY THE HOP,and good luck :0)
Take care

SUPPA STAR and A MAGICAL DAY....

Hi everyone...today i have two DT cards to share with you....firstly SKETCH SATURDAY,once again Jo's come up with a fantastic sketch for us all to work with :0)...hope you'll all come and join us this week.
I've used a Kenny K stamp "Movie Star" available to purchase from WHIMSY STAMPS...i love this image....i've used Promarkers and Prisma's as my colouring medium,i cut her out because i wanted to use the black glittered cardstock for a background.
The sentiment is also from WHIMSY STAMPS....it's from the "Fast Lane Sentiments" set by Raindrop Echo Designs....this set is just perfect to work with the Kenny K stamps.
The papers and cardstock are all DCWV.

We are sponsored this week by the CRAFT BARN....a fabby prize up for grabs for the lucky winner.
I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:-
MAWTT(Thurs)...."Anything Goes"
CRAFTS 4 ETERNITY(Fri)...."Anything Goes".
DELICIOUS DOODLES(Fri)...Teenagers with Kenny K.
TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS(Fri)...."Glitter".




Now onto my second DT card which is for A GEM OF A CHALLENGE.....this week we have a fabby sketch for you to follow.
I've used one of the recently released digi images "Denzil With Rose"...isn't he a cutie!,i've coloured him using Copic markers and Prisma's.
The papers are also PINK GEM DESIGNS....from the "Shades" and the "Micro Dots" sets....at the moment for this weekend all digi downloads,papers and images are on special....grab them at the bargain price while you can!
The sentiment is a stamp once again from PINK GEM DESIGNS..."A Magical Day" (Large circle stamp).
The border was done with a Martha Stewart punch....everything else from stash.


There's a fab prize for the lucky winner....please check out A GEM OF A CHALLENGE BLOG for details.

Well that's about it for now folks...hope you all have a lovely day and i'll be back tomorrow with my WHIMSY BLOG HOP card.
Take care

LESS IS MORE WK 10....

Hi everyone....today's card is for the LESS IS MORE CHALLENGE,already into week 10...where have all those week's gone! Sadly i missed last week's challenge...the challenge this week is "A ONE LAYER CARD WITH THE SENTIMENT AS THE FOCUS". Firstly i printed my framed sentiment onto my cardstock and then cut the shaped card out using a die from the Spellbinders "Creative book pages"....the card measures 51/2" x 41/2". The sentiment is a Raindrop Echo Design digi download from WHIMSY STAMPS...."Framed circle swirls"...you get the frame with and without the sentiment....and can be resized to suit your needs. I then debossed an extra line either side of the image.....the black faceted gem's are from Hobby Craft and the ribbon from stash. Well that's short and sweet.... Hope you have a lovely day Take care

HELP FOR JAPAN WHIMSY BLOG HOP.....

Hi and welcome to a very special blog hop!.The illustrators of WHIMSY STAMPS have come together to draw a special set of digi images for the purpose of raising money for the relief effort in Japan.All proceeds from the sale of these images will be donated to that cause. Kenny K,Raindrop Echo Designs, Meljen Designs and Crissy Armstrong have all contributed art work. For the whole month of April you can purchase the images as a set or individually by visiting this page on the Whimsy store site.Please consider helping this special cause by purchasing one or all of the digi images we are offering. Now if you've landed here from ERIN'S BLOG then you're in the right place,if not you may want to start from the beginning which is CRISSY'S BLOG,and she has the blog rotation order posted there if you need it. The amazing ladies of two design teams have come together to host this blog hop for you!Crissy's Crew from Sundays With Crissy and Denise's DT from Whimsy Stamps have joined forces to design some amazing creations for you...you have seven days to hop through all the blogs and enjoy all the lovely creations from these talented people. The hop runs now until Sunday April 10th at noon EST.....there are several opportunities to win blog candy!....four random commenters will get a chance to receive one of the three individual images or Ann's sentiment set......So be sure to leave us all some love,also if you post the "Help for Japan" button on your blog's sidebar,you can enter into the grand prize draw....which will consist of the entire digi set made just for this cause as well as a gift certificate donated by Ann of Raindrop Echo Designs worth $10 to use at the WHIMSY STAMPS store...GRAB THE "HELP JAPAN" BUTTON FROM MY SIDEBAR......and then get your name on the Inlinkz on CRISSY'S post so we can be sure to find the winner. Now on to my card.....i've gone with Crissy Armstrong's "Heartfelt Angel" coloured with Copic markers and Prisma's and alittle glamour dust...isn't she gorgeous,another stunning image from Crissy.I've also added glossy accents to the heart bubbles,not showing up very good in the photo. The red and whit colour scheme i went for was decided by the colours of the Japan flag...the glittered cardstock is DCWV "Citrus stack" and the pattern reminds me of Japanese lanterns. The sentiment is also WHIMSY STAMPS from the "Tickets Sentiments" set by Raindrop Echo Designs. Everything as been edged with Old Paper Distress Ink and the large pearls are from stash. Well that's about it from me....next you'll want to visit TINA'S BLOG to continue on the hop. Thank you so much for stopping by,and for your support of this very worthy cause. ENJOY THE HOP Take care

SKETCH SATURDAY and A GEM OF A CHALLENGE...

Hi everyone...today i have two DT cards to share with you...firstly SKETCH SATURDAY which this week Simonne's our host and what a fabby sketch she's come up with,thanks sweetie! We are also sponsored this week by WHIMSY STAMPS.....a brilliant company who i'm really honoured to be on the digital DT for.....Denise as been very generous this week with the prize on offer for the lucky winner,go check out what's up for grabs :0) The image i've used is a newly released MELJEN DESIGNS digi stamp "Victorian Shoe Daisies",coloured with Promarkers and Prisma's,i've added midget gems to the center of the flowers and where the button trim is on the shoe. The papers are Bearlymine Designs ......"Paper Lace"....i was lucky to win the competition Donna was running to name this new collection last week so got this gorgeous download as my prize :0). The metal corner and ribbon slider i've toned down alittle using a black Promarker...they were alittle too bright. Ribbon and tiny pearls from stash. Please go check out what's on offer over at WHIMSY STAMPS...i'm sure something will pop into your basket!

Just a close up of this gorgeous image.....

Now onto my second card which is my DT card for A GEM OF A CHALLENGE....this week our host is Janet,she's come up with a great sketch for us all to work with...i so enjoyed working with this one..thanks hun.

This cute little bear is one of Janets new digi images"Cupcake Teddy" and i've coloured her using Promarkers and Prisma's...i've added glossy accents and a pearl to the cupckae.

The paper and sentiment ticket are both PINK GEM DESIGNS....the "Gingham" paper download and the "Special Day calendar stamp".

I've used a Marianne Designs frame die,ribbon and self adhesive pearls from stash and the wooden hearts are Hobby Craft.

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

CRAFTS AND ME(Wed).....Use yellow.

Well that's about it for now....hope you'll all come and join us at both SKETCH SATURDAY and A GEM OF A CHALLENGE....i look forward to seeing how to use the sketches and your fab creations.

Have a great weekend

Take care

WHIMSY APRIL 1st DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP....

Hi and welcome to THE WHIMSY APRIL 1st DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP.....if you've arrived here from the lovely SYLVIA'S BLOG then you're in the right place,if not then you may want to go back to the start at THE WHIMSY INSPIRATIONS BLOG so that you don't miss anything along the way..... For my card i've used one of CRISSY ARMSTRONG'S new images "Bunny With Flowers"available to purchase along with so many more gorgeous images at WHIMSY STAMPS....now isn't he/she a cutie!....i think it's a she,she's far too pretty to be a boy don't you think :0),i've coloured the image using Promarkers and Prisma's,then cut it out and raised it up from the nestie circle using Pinflair glue gel. I've created my own embossed background using a Creative Expressions "Tulip" mask...after embossing,whilst the mask was still in place i rubbed chalk over the raised area's just to give alittle colour...not that you can see much of it now :0(. I don't know the make of the sentiment,it's one i had off Ebay many moon's ago. The fancy corner was made using a Marianne Designs corner die,and i've added some tiny pearls to set it off. The ribbon and larger pearls from ever growing stash mountain :0). Now before you hop off to your next port of call which is the lovely ANNEKE'S BLOG please do leave a comment...there will be two random blogs choosen among us who will each pick a winner from their comments...that winner will get to pick a digi stamp of their choice. The grand prize winner will be picked on the very last stop which is the lovely CHERYL'S BLOG...that lucky winner will get to choose 5 digi stamps. The blog hop will run for a week and will end at 12 noon EST on the 8th April. I'm entering this card into the following challenge's :- SKETCH AND STASH....my new items are my image and tulip mask. Well that's about it for now....ENJOY THE HOP. Take care

HAPPY BIRTHDAY....

Well it's late for me to be posting now but better late than never :0)...
I've used a newly released MELJEN DESIGNS digi image "Cuddle Bun Birthday" which can be purchased from WHIMSY STAMPS....i've used Promarkers and Prisma's for my colouring medium and added alittle glamour dust here and there.
I've given the bunny a tail using a small pom pom you use to apply chalks with.
The papers are all Basic Grey "Cupcake"
The sentiment is CC Designs set by Amy R "Birthday Sentiments"
The ribbon,dome stickers,star button glitter brads and self adhesive pearls from stash.

I've followed the sketch over at SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY...fabby sketch once again this week Arlana...and there's extra challenge this week an "All Bunny Week"....hence the image :0).

Well that's short and sweet...i'm off to have something to eat,we're late having tea too!
Take care

JUST FOR YOU....

Morning all....weekend again,can someone tell me who's pinching the weeks!.....but it does mean that we have a new sketch for you over at SKETCH SATURDAY...and a fabby one it is too...thanks Jo.
I used one of the recently released MELJEN DESIGNS digi images..."Cherry Hedgehog",this along with so many more digi images can be purchased at WHIMSY STAMPS.
I've used Promarkers and Prisma's as my colouring mediums...it's getting a bit boring,must have a change soon!I've added extra spikes to him using a Memento dual marker in Tuxedo Black,which i purchased from PINK GEM DESIGNS.
The papers are a download from CUDDLY BUDDLY from the "Cottage Garden" set and the sentiment is also CUDDLY BUDDLY from the "Round Greetings Set 2".
The cherries have been cut using a die from the Marianne Designs "Cupcake" die set and i've added some CRAFTERS COMPANION "Spray & Shine"
Ribbon from stash


I'm also entering this into the following challenges :-
CREATIVE CARD CREW (Tues)....No flowers.
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS (Thurs)...."Just For You".
DELICIOUS DOODLES (Fri)....Use green for St Patricks Day.
THE CORROSIVE CHALLENGE (Sun)..."Going green"

Well that's about it again for now....hope you will all come ang join us over at SKETCH SATURDAY,and i almost forgot to mention we are sponsored this week by SIMON SAY'S STAMP...so a fabby prize up for grabs.
Have a lovely day
Take care

WHIMSY MARCH 1st DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP....

Hi and welcome to the WHIMSY MARCH 1st DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP....if you've arrived here from ANNEKE'S BLOG then you're in the right place,if not then you may want to start at THE WHIMSY INSPIRATIONS BLOG so that you don't miss anything along the way.
For my card i've gone with one of Crissy Armstrong's new digi releases "In The Dog House"...most of the image i've coloured with Promarkers and Prisma's....i've paper pieced the kennel with wood effect paper...not sure where i got this download from :0(.I printed the image off 3 times because i wanted to layer the dog up and give hime a 3D effect,so that he really is popping his head out of the kennel.
I put glossy accents on his nose,not showing too good in the photo.....for the sentiment "In the dog house" i used Doodlebug rub-ons "All Mixed Up" and the "Sorry" was hand written.
The background for the kennel i created with chalks.....and the flowers were cut using Woodware and Xcut punches.

Now before you leave me and move on to your next port of call which is CHERYL'S BLOG please leave a comment....there will be two random blogs choosen among us who will each pick a winner..that winner will get to choose a digi stamp of their choice.
The grand prize winner will be picked on the very last blog which is DAWN'S BLOG.....that winner will get to choose 5 digi stamps of their own choice.
The blog hop will end on the 8th March at 12 noon EST.

I'm entering this card into the SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE....lovely sketch again this week Arlana,i just about made it!

Well that's about it again for now.....ENJOY THE HOP and goodluck :0)
Take care

LESS IS MORE..WEEK 3.."SPRING"

Hi everyone....today's card is alittle different from my usual,i decided to join in on the LESS IS MORE CHALLENGE,it's a theme week this week "SPRING".....and this sentiment of Ann's (Raindrop Echo Designs) is just perfect for that theme,the sentiment is from the "Spring Sentiments" set and can be purchased from WHIMSY STAMPS.
I sized the sentiment to suit my needs and printed directly onto my cardstock,i used slightly textured cardstock,i then used my Scrollwork Frame embossing folder to frame it and to add little dimension to my card.
I added a touch of colour to the flower using Prisma Pencils and finished off with a self adhesive gem to the center.
I've added some some stretchy silver elastic across the top and tied a bow...not sure about this may take it back off....what do you think...leave it on or take it off ?.

Well that's a short and sweet post for today.
Take care

FOREVER MEMORIES.....

Hi everyone...today i'd like to share my DT card for STAMPAVIE AND MORE....the new challenge started yesterday and the theme this week is " MONOCHROME "......now this always say's to me either black and white or sepia,i've gone this time for the latter.
And sepia to me anyway speaks vintage...not that i'm good at vintage,i love the look that alot of you achieve...but mine always look a jumbled mess :0(.
The old photo's i've used are actually La Blanche rub-ons...these are brilliant and do IRL look like proper old photo's...purchased at an amazing price from the QVC outlet at £1.99 for 12 different sheets,i've had them for some time now...i knew i'd get to use them eventually!
All cardstock including the script is Kanban...every layer i've distressed with a distressing tool and Walnut Stain Distress Ink....well to be honest everything on the card as had the distress treatment....messy but fun!
The stamps i've used are "Classified Ad's" and "Ticket Sentiments" (the blank one from the set) both from WHIMSY STAMPS......and the "Forever" and "Memories" sentiments are from a Royal Langnickel friends set.
All other bits and bobs are from my stash...pearls,chain and beads etc.....

I'm entering this card into the following challenge :-
ABC CHALLENGE......O is for OLDFASHIONED.

Well that's about it again for today...hope you will all come and join us over at STAMPAVIE AND MORE.
Have a fab day
Take care

THINKING OF YOU....

Well today see's another new sketch over at SKETCH SATURDAY by the very talented Jo....and our sponsor this week is SIMON SAY'S STAMP.
For my card i decided to keep it clean and simple....i've used one of Crissy's new digital images "Sweet Sarah" available to purchase at WHIMSY STAMPS, coloured with Copic markers and Prisma's.....and just a touch of glamour dust.
I've cut her out and 3d'd her onto the stamped Magnolia swing.
The textured dotty background was created using a Crafts Too 5x5 "Dots" embossing folder,and the sentiment is off a Papermania Clare Curd's sentiments set.
Self adhesive pearls to finish.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :-
CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS (Wed)....Red,Pink and White only.
CRAFTY CREATIONS (Wed)....Three little words.
SECRET CRAFTER (Sat)....A stamped flower.
FAB 'N' FUNKY (Wed)...Tempting Texture.
TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS (Fri)....Clean and Simple.

Well that's about it from me today....hope you will all come and join us at SKETCH SATURDAY....Take care and have a fab weekend.

WHIMSY FEBRUARY DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP....

Hi and welcome to the WHIMSY FEBRUARY DIGI RELEASE BLOG HOP...If you've arrived here from LISA'S BLOG then you're in the right place,if not you may want to start at THE WHIMSY INSPIRATION BLOG so that you don't miss anything along the way.
For my card i decided to go for a CAS look...i've used Crissy Armstrong's new "Heart solid",which i've resized to suit my needs and printed it out seven times...i've then cut each one out and layered four on the bottom flat and the top three i've raised using dimensional foam pads...i've coloured just one using a Copic marker and added a satin ribbon bow.
The sentiment is also a new release today from Ann Vento (Raindrop Echo Designs),from the "I Heart You" sentiments set....again you can resize these to suit your project....this is the beauty of digital images.
I've added self adhesive pearls from stash mountain :0).

Now before you leave me to move on to your next port of call which is LINDA'S BLOG....please leave a comment,there will be two random blogs among us who will each pick a winner....that winner can then choose a digi of their choice.
The grand prize winner of the hop will be chosen at the very last stop which is MELISSA'S BLOG...and will get to choose 5 digi's of their choice and also get the chance to use them as a GDT for WHIMSY for the whole month of Febuary....don't forget you have to be in it to win it...so please leave a comment on each of the DT blogs.

Well that's about all for now...hope you enjoy the hop
Take care

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS BLOG HOP.....

Hi...and welcome to the "CIRCLE OF FRIENDS BLOG HOP".....if you've arrived here from HEIKE'S BLOG then you're in the right place :0).....if not you may want to start at the beginning at CRYSTAL'S BLOG ,so that you don't miss anything along the way.
Our circle of friends hop is to show our dear friend ANNIKA RYAN that her WHIMSY FAMILY are here for her during her difficult time.
Everyone at some point in their life needs a circle of friends,and sometimes,during those hard moments you need to be placed in the center of that circle and be given a group ((((HUG)))),though we maybe miles away,our hearts are with her along with our support.
Today we have all made a creation to show her how much we care....please hop along with us to support our wonderful team mate ANNIKA......Here is the card i've made for her :0).

I've used one of Katie's Big Hug Creations....... "Floating Away" from WHIMSY STAMPS....coloured with Promarkers and Prisma's...i've added alittle glamour dust,self adhesive pearls and a tiny bow made from tulle.
The background paper(Far Far Away) was printed onto 160gsm cardstock from a Bearlymine Designs CD...." Designer Extreme Vol.1".....just perfect for this image,well i think so :0).
The sentiment was computer generated using Angelina font.


If you know ANNIKA and would like to join in and make a creation for her,hop along to the end to DENISE'S BLOG and link a card,then email CRYSTAL at crystalkbk30@gmail.com to privately give you her address.
The hop will end on Febuary 5th noon EST....so you have enough time to create a card for a friend.
Thanks so much for hopping along with us today......your next port of call on the hop is the very talented CRISSY'S BLOG.

Take care