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