30/03/2014

12 Tags of 2014 ... March!

Good Morning!
I bet you all thought I had forgotten to do my 12 TAGS OF 2014 this month and I did almost run out of time, but luckily I managed to get it done yesterday morning! This month you actually get to create 2 tags as you are using a secondary stamping technique.


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



INGREDIENTS -
Tim Holtz Stamps
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil 'Woodgrain'
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Thread
Tim Holtz Idea-ology
Seam Binding Ribbon & Dew Drops
Ranger Glossy Accents


INKS USED -
Distress Stain - Weathered Wood & Walnut Stain
Distress Ink - Wild Honey, Weathered Wood, Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain
Distress Paint - Iced Spruce

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

28/03/2014

MMCS - Animals!

Good Morning!
This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have a theme of Animals! I have used one of the lovely Wild Rose Studio stamps for my card. Colouring animals hasn't really been my strong point but I finally feel that I did justice to this little Deer today.


I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - FLORAL DELIGHTS
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - FOR A FRIEND
SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH





INGREDIENTS -
Wild Rose Studio Stamp
Echo Park Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Twinklets Glitter, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops
Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E33, E35, E37, R11, R20, BG93, BG96, B00, B23, B24, YG03 & YG06 

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

27/03/2014

Charisma Cardz - Clean & Simple!

Good Morning!
We've a brand new challenge starting today at CHARISMA CARDZ which is Clean & Simple! I coloured directly onto one of the Penny Black stamps I bought last month with Distress Markers then stamped onto a card blank. The sentiment is also by Penny Black and I just finished the card with some dew drops. All in all the card took me 20 minutes in total, I do love how C&S cards are so quick to do!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - FLORAL DELIGHTS




INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Dew Drops
Ranger Glossy Accents


INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Coffee
Distress Markers - Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed, Vintage Photo, Squeezed Lemonade, Brushed Corduroy & Spiced Marmalade

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

26/03/2014

Creative Inspirations - It's A Girl Thing!

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is It's A Girl ThingWe want to see creations for females only, perfect for the fact it is Mother's Day in the UK this Sunday.
 This week's prize is from MEL JENS DESIGNS and is 4 DIGITAL IMAGES OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE! Both me and the DT have used images provided by the Sponsor this week on our cards.


I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:
INKY CHICKS - LACE UP
SIMON SAYS STAMP - GLITTER IT
(Glitter on Flowers)




INGREDIENTS -
Digi Image by Mel Jens Designs
LOTV Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Twinklets Glitter, Lace, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Button, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops
Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, V00 & B23

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

25/03/2014

PTW - Sketch!

Good Morning!
This week over at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY we have the challenge of using a Sketch! You can use one of the old ones or the new one like I have. This week I have used an LOTV image once again but this time I have coloured it myself!


I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:
LOTV CHALLENGE - BINGO - RIBBON,PEARLS,FLOWERS
INKY CHICKS - LACE UP
SIMON SAYS STAMP - GLITTER IT
(Glitter on Flowers)




INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Sketch Pad
LOTV Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Twinklets Glitter, Lace, Paper Doily, Ribbon, Heart Button, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops
Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R81, R85, BG93, BG96 & B00

P.S. Please ignore the picture advertisements in the top left corner of my blog background. They have nothing to do with me, the background provider has obviously started adding random adverts to their designs ...

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

24/03/2014

My Cards

Good Morning!
Just a short and sweet post from me today.
For any of you interested I have listed a few of my recent cards for sale over on ebay.
They will be ending TOMORROW EVENING APPROX 7PM LONDON TIME so if you fancy a look please follow the link below.


Have a good day!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

21/03/2014

MMCS - Spoil Yourself Silly!

Good Morning!
This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have another free week where we can make anything we want. You may have already guessed by now that I have taken a liking to the Stamping Bella Uptown Girls range and today is no exception! lol 


I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:
ALLSORTS - PRETTY IN PINK
SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH





INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella Stamp
Sentiment Stamp from PB Set 'Bubbly'
MME Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Twinklets Glitter, Lace, Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops
Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


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

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

19/03/2014

Creative Inspirations - Vintage / Shabby Chic!

Good Morning!
This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is to use the style of Vintage / Shabby Chic! All you need to do is style your creations in this way. This week we are joined by a brand new sponsor called LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS and they have a beautiful on-line store full of gorgeous crafting goodies!


I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
SIMON SAYS STAMP - MOTHERS DAY / SPECIAL GIRL
ALLSORTS - PRETTY IN PINK
TILDA'S TOWN - SPRING IS IN THE AIR
INKY CHICKS - LACE UP YOUR CARD




INGREDIENTS -
Magnolia Stamp
Sentiment stamp from a MFT set
Maja Design Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Twinklets Glitter, Lace, Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops
Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R81, R85 & BG93

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

18/03/2014

PTW - For Mum!

Good Morning!
This week over at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY we have the challenge of For Mum! I have used another pre-coloured image by LOTV for today's card and followed their sketch they have over on their blog.


I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
SIMON SAYS STAMP - MOTHERS DAY / SPECIAL GIRL
ALLSORTS - PRETTY IN PINK



INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Art Pad - James & Jenny Bear
Magnolia Sentiment Stamp
LOTV Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Twinklets Glitter, Ribbons, Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops
Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

14/03/2014

MMCS - Flowers!

Good Morning!
This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have the theme of Flowers! Each of the DT have used images for our focal points including flowers. I have used one of the new Tiddly Inks stamps that we have over on the website along with a super eye-catching new paper pad by Echo Park!


I'd like to enter this into the following challenge:
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
SIMON SAYS STAMP - MOTHERS DAY / SPECIAL GIRL




INGREDIENTS -
'Friends are Flowers' Rubber Stamp by Tiddly Inks
Echo Park Papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Twinklets Glitter, Ribbons,Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops
£1 MMCS Embellishment Packs
Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool


INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, RV14 & BG93

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX