30/09/2013

MMCS Monthly Challenge - Halloween!

Good Morning!
I'm a little naughty sharing this with you a day before the challenge goes live but if I didn't then I wouldn't be able to do so until a week on Saturday, yikes! Tomorrow see's the start of our October Challenge over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP blog which has the theme of Halloween! MMCS will also be stocking Penny Black stamps soon which I think you will agree is great news!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES




INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black 'Spooky' Transparent Set
Magnolia & Basic Grey Papers
Tim Holtz Butterfly Movers & Shapers Die
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Dew Drops & Glitter
Distress Glitter - Black Soot
Stickles - Frosted Lace
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Jet Black
Distress Ink - Black Soot
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, C5, E21, E31, E33 & R11

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

29/09/2013

Ending Soon ...

Good Morning!
I just wanted to pop by and let you know that it looks like the 200,000 Hits Candy will be ending soon!
After having a quick look at the stats I am currently on 199,447 hits so it looks like we will hit the target soon! 
If you haven't already entered the draw but would like to then I would recommend that you do it soon :)
 Just click the picture below which will take you where you need to be.


Well it's time for me to get Crafting otherwise I won't have anything to share with you next week!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

P.S I still have lots of Craft Items including Magnolia Stamps that need new homes so if you fancy a peek at those then click this picture or the page tab above :)


27/09/2013

MMCS - Glitter or Snow!

Good Morning!
This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have a theme of Glitter or Snow! 
I decided to go for the Glitter option seeing as I have made quite a lot of Christmas cards recently. 
I have used this gorgeous Crafters Companion stamp that is great for birthdays, you can find the stamp over on the MMCS website along with the papers. Alternatively you can just click the pictures below!


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
SKETCH & STASH - SKETCH





INGREDIENTS -
Crafters Companion 'Everyday Barkley Let's Party' Stamp
First Edition 'New Bloom' Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Cheesecloth, Seam Binding Ribbon,
Flower Charm & Dew Drops
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Liquid Pearls - Lavender
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Memnto Ink - Tuxedo Black
Distress Ink - Shaded Lilac
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, BG34, BV00 & BV02

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

25/09/2013

Creative Inspirations - Favourite Stamp Brand!

 
Good Morning!
This week's challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Your Favourite Stamp Brand!
Simply use a Stamp on your creations from your favourite stamp brand. I actually found it quite a hard decision just to pick one but in the end I went for a Magnolia stamp as I have used them for years!

This week we have 2 prizes and the first one is from CLASSY CRAFTS who are giving away a
£10 Voucher!


The next prize is of course from our monthly sponsor J&C CREATIONS who are offering another 
£10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
TILDA'S TOWN - AUTUMN / FALL COLOURS
MIDWEEK MAGNOLIAS - AUTUMN COLOURS
SIMON SAYS STAMP - USE A SSS PRODUCT
(Heart Banner Die & Copics)
SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH





INGREDIENTS -
Magnolia 'Gucci Tilda' Stamp
MME 'Miss Caroline' & Papermania Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
La La Land Heart Banner Die
Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Lace, Dew Drops & Glitter
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20 & Y21

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

24/09/2013

Papertake Weekly - Sketch!

Good Afternoon!
This week's challenge at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY is a Sketch! As always you can use the new sketch, which I have, or one of the old ones. I have flipped the new sketch on its side in order to fit the stamp in that I have used. 


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SOMETHING BLUE




INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Stamps
First Edition 'Nordic Christmas' Papers
Marianne's Designs Snowflake Die
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon, Button & Dew Drops
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Stickles - Frosted Lace
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Memnto Ink - Tuxedo Black
Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3,C5, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R27, R59, B93, B95 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

23/09/2013

Autumn is Here!

Good Morning!
Well yesterday was the official start of Autumn so to celebrate I made the following card just for fun to enter into some challenges!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
TILDA'S TOWN - AUTUMN / FALL COLOURS
TOTALLY TILDA - FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
MIDWEEK MAGNOLIAS - AUTUMN COLOURS
SIMON SAYS STAMP - USE A SSS PRODUCT
(Magnolia Stamp, Heart Banner Die & Copics)





INGREDIENTS -
Magnolia 'Tilda with Corn' Stamp
MME 'Miss Caroline' Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
La La Land Heart Banner Die
Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Lace, Dew Drops & Glitter
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, Y21 & YG63

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

20/09/2013

MMCS - Anything Goes!

Good Morning!
This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have a theme of Anything Goes! 
I have used a gorgeous topper by Elizabeth Bell and some of the new First Edition papers 'Nordic Christmas' that are available on the MMCS website.

 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
HOBBY HOUSE - HOBBY HOUSE ARTISTS




INGREDIENTS -
Pre-coloured Topper - 'Snow Fun' by Elizabeth Bell for The Hobby House
First Edition 'Nordic Christmas' Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Button, Dew Drops & Glitter
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Obviously seeing as I used a Pre-coloured Topper there are no inks to share today.

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

19/09/2013

Charisma Cardz - Favourite Colour Combo!

Good Morning!
This week's brand new challenge at CHARISMA CARDZ is to use your Favourite Colour Combination! I have had the paper's I used on today's card for a few years and I love the contemporary match of colours for Christmas cards. This is exactly why I chose them for today's card!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
WILD ORCHID CRAFT - ADD A DIE CUT




INGREDIENTS -
Stamp Fairy Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
DCWV Papers
Marianne's Designs Snowflake Die
Cheesecloth, Lace, Ribbon, Snowflake Charm & Dew Drops
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder


INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Watering Can
Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, C5, E00, E21,  E31, E33, Y38, R11 & R20

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

18/09/2013

Creative Inspirations - Clean & Simple!

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Clean & Simple! This week's challenge was also chosen by our DT Member RENE.

This week's prize is from CEDAR CHEST DESIGNS who are giving away a $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
TILDA'S TOWN - USE A MAGNOLIA BACKGROUND STAMP



INGREDIENTS -
Magnolia Stamp
Hero Arts Sentiment Stamp
Ribbon, Button & Dew Drops
Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue


INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Watering Can & Jet Black

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFFTING!
XXX