Guest DT on Pocket Full of Posies...

Today I am a Guest DT over on Pocket Full of Posies Challenge blog, and the theme of challenge #4 is....All that Glitters. So here is my card...well actually it is the second card I made, as the first card was all glittery.....BUT, I forgot to add flowers to it...LOL

So for this card I have used my new TGF Flirty Anya, and coloured her with Copics using the following colours...

Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20

Hair - 100/C3

Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG13/BG18/R37

The papers are all freebie digi downloads from Two Peas in a Bucket. The kit is actually called HapPea Birthday by Tia Bennett. I have added some Bazzill cardstock for matting, some Cherry Blossom flowers, and a fabric diamonte one from Hobbycraft, a Melissa Frances rub-on, a heart pin, a dotted ribbon bow, some Craftwork Cards butterflies that I got on a £1 stall at Ally Pally, some red bling, an Oh My Word sentiment by Craftwork Cards and a ton of Stickles in Stardust...

Anyone for Anya? - Flower Power

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is "Flower Power". We are sponsored again this week by Stempelstudio and joined by a new Guest DT, Jo.

For my card I have used one of the Miss Anya's from the original set. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E08/E19
Clothing - R21/R22
Flowers & Basket - E25/R29
The papers are all October Afternoon "Farm Fresh" and I have layered them with some co-ordinating Bazzill cardstock. I used the fabby sketch over on Sketch Saturday, and have embellished the card with some buttons and bling from my stash and the daffodils are brand new from Wild Orchid Crafts....and are stunning. I was very lucky as Paul had given me some to sample when he dropped my order around on Friday....all I can say is yum....don't think they will last long and I think I will need more! The little double daisy is from Creative Treasures and is adorable and matches the papers perfectly....so much so I have now run out of them....and need more.

Be sure to come on over to Anyone for Anya? and join us....and of course check out the sketch on Sketch Saturday.

Georgia and I are off to see my Dad & Sister for a Valentines Sunday Lunch....wonder what we will be having...Hmmmm,....Lamb or Beef????

Anyone for Anya? - Good Enough to Eat!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog our theme is "Good Enough to Eat!" and we are sponsored by Hobbystempel.nl. For my card I have used the new "Easter Anya" by The Greeting Farm. Anya has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - R20/R21/R22/BG11/BG13
Basket - E57/V12/R85/YG11
The papers are all DCWV "Sweet Range" and have been layered with some chocolate brown Bazzill cardstock, and some Doodlebug Sugar Coated cardstock. I have used the sketch over on the Club Anya & Friends blog, and kept the embellishments to a minimum only adding from flower buttons from my stash and a sentiment by Studio G, punched with my Stampin' Up oval and scalloped oval punches.

Be sure to come over and join us to be in with a chance of winning the fab prize on offer.

Daring Cardmakers "Schooldays"

This week, my final week as Guest DT over on Daring Cardmakers the theme is Schooldays. For my card I decided to make an Apple shaped card....I always think of "An Apple for the Teacher". To make the apple shaped card I traced around a template made from a Cider Coaster in the bar on last years GoGo Getaway. The image I have used is by The Greeting Farm, "Teacher Anya". I have coloured the image with Copics (but cannot remember the colours). The papers October Afternoon "Detours" with stickers and journal cards from the October Afternoon "Report Card" range, and the "G" sticker is by Sassafras Lass.

So that's it.....my final Guest DT week. It has been great fun working with a lovely group of crafters, so a huge thank you to them all for having me.

Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge - Keep it Simple!

This week it is my turn to set the challenge over on Crafty Angels Challenge Blog. I decided to set a theme of "Keep it Simple!"...I want you to use, one piece of cardstock (inc the card base), one piece of patterned paper, one type of embellishment and one sentiment....no more, no less!

For my card I have used some black Bazzill cardstock, a piece of DCWV "Rockstar" paper, Bling and an image and sentiment by The Greeting Farm. The main image is Rockstar Anya and she has been coloured with copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - RV34/R39
Hairband - V99
Clothing - V99
Guitar - RV34/R39/V99/C1
Boots - RV34/V99
To create the swirl I used one of the new Bazzill templates....how fab are they!

Be sure to check out the DT cards for more inspiration.

Club Anya Blog Hop...

Well it is now officially the 15th December, the Club Anya Blog Hop and the release of the new Anya stamps.

Those who know me know I am a mahoosive Anya Fan. Having found these cuties back in November 2008 and unable to find them in the UK, I ordered from Marie...thankfully they are available easily in the UK now....I hate waiting for my new fix...LOL I can proudly say I was one of the first people in the UK to find them.....and have championed them, even getting one of the first stockists in the UK to contact Marie.....now that's addiction.

So for the Blog Hop I have made a Christmas Cracker....

And some Place Settings...


To get back to the blog hope...click HERE.

Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge - Week 13 "Laura's Sketch"

Here is a card I made for this weeks challenge over on Crafty Angels Weekly Challenge Blog. Laura enjoyed my sketch so much the other week that she decided we needed another one....so this week the theme is one of Laura's sketches.

As you can see I have used one of The Greeting Farm stamps "Angel Anya" and also papers by My Minds Eye "Holiday Glitter Christmas" pad, both of which are available from Crafty Angels.
I have coloured Anya with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E43/E47/E49
Clothing - BG10/BG11/BG13
I have embellished with flowers by Tabby Crafts (lg one) and Wild Orchid Crafts (2 smaller ones) and added pearl pins, pearl bling and a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to come over and join us this week.

Anyone for Anya? - Sketch #4

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? challenge blog as it is the last challenge of the month...we have a sketch for you to follow. We are sponsored this week by Stempels & Zo, who have donated a wonderful prize which includes 3 stamps, a selection of papers and blossoms and some scent to make your cards smell divine.

Firstly I have used the sketch provided by DawnyP in mirror image, and for my card I have used one of the newer Anya's called "Lolli Anya!" which I have coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Dress/Shoes & Bows - R20/R21
Lolli - E47/E49
The papers are also by The Greeting Farm, and I have layered them with some Bazzill cardstock. I embellished using some lace from Tabby Crafts, flowers by Wild Orchid Crafts, pins by Heidi Grace, pearl bling from my stash and finally a sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Be sure to come over and join in, the sketch is fab and easy to use....just like all of DawnyP's sketches.

Anyone for Anya? - Getting Round To It!

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is "Getting Round To It". We want to see anything round on your cards this week. It could be the shape of your card, or included in your designer paper (spots for example), or buttons. Anything you fancy....as long as it is round.

This week we are sponsored by Paper & Pictures, Truike has offered her new book to one lucky winner this week....It is so new that it will not be available to buy instore until the 21st. Although the book is in Dutch, we think the photos are so good that it will provide fantastic inspiration to everyone.

We are joined again this week by the dynamic duo of Beth & Nicole. Sadly this is their last week with us, but we thank them for an awesome job.

So back to my card, I have used Elf Anya, she was from last years release and she was a limited edition...so you can't get her anymore. I have coloured her with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothing - R27/R29/BG06/B32
The papers are all Bo Bunny Press "Tis the Season" and I have layered them onto some Bazzill Bling cardstock. I have decoupaged the christmas ree, added a sentiment by Studio G and some gorgeous flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts with leaves punched with my Martha Stewart branch punch.

Be sure to pop over and check out everyone elses fab cards....so much creativity in one place...just amazing.

Anyone for Anya? - Patriotic Anya

This week over on the Anyone for Anya? Challenge Blog our theme is "Patriotic Anya". We are also sponsored this week by Hobbystempels.nl who have donated a wonderful set of Miss Dressy Anya's. Be sure to drop in on our sponsors and also over on the challenge blog to see the wonderful DT creations.

For my card I used Cheerleader Anya, which has been coloured with Copics using the following colours...
Skin - E000/E00/E11/R20
Hair - E50/E51/E53
Clothes - R46/B39

The papers are all by October Afternoon, A mixture of "Report Card" and "Detours", and I have layered whem with Bazzill & DCWV cardstock. I used blossoms by Imaginisce, Prima & L'il Davis, ribbon from my stash, my EK Success punch for the swirl, some pearl bling, and finally finished off with a sentiment by Craftwork cards layered up using my Stampin' Up punches.

Be sure to pop on over and check out the sponsor and also this weeks challenge. I will be back later this evening with pics from the Halloween Party Georgia and I went to with Marlene and her kids.

Cute Card Thursday "Back to School"

This week over on Cute Card Thursday our theme is "Back to School" which ties in with the Tilda & Friends ATC theme of the same. This week I decided to make a little project that I had seen on Splitcoast Stampers and also on www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com.... a mini backpack which I have decorated with Teacher Anya from The Greeting Farm. I have decided that Georgia will give both this and the card to her new teacher on Monday (sadly these sweets were eaten...not by me, so I think I need to put a few choccies in it). I have coloured Anya with my Copics and the patterned papers are all DCWV "Latte". As you can see from the side shot, the straps are made with some gorgeous purple satin ribbon, and the top loop from Stampin' Up choc chip taffeta.

This week we are joined again by our Guest DT Amy and also sponsored by Gurlee Girl Clear Design Stamps.

My holiday is rapidly coming to an end, although I had a lovely morning sat chatting to Annie & drinking coffee. Luckily the weather is better than yesterday and we have seen a little blue sky and sunshine....but not too much, we are in the UK after all...LOL

Tilda & Friends ATC "Back to School"

This week over on the Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge Blog our theme is "Back to School". Here in the UK we see the return of the kids to school, and the return of many a parents sanity. This week for my ATC I wanted to make it into a topper for a card for Georgia's new school teacher....it goes with a gift that I have made for CCT this week....you can see that tomorrow.
The image I have used is "Teacher Anya" from The Greeting Farm, and I have coloured her with my Copics. The papers are all DCWV "Latte" and I have added a sentiment with my ATC Tape Writer. We have also been joined by a Guest DT member for September...so check it out...HERE.

Below you can see I have used it as a topper on a card for Georgia's new Teacher, Miss Beecher.
On the card I used more of the same papers and also some Stampin' Up Choc Chip Taffeta.

Come over and join us again this week to be in with a chance to win the monthly prize....containing a Wild Sprout stamp by The Greeting Farm

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge "All That Glitters!"

This week over on the Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge Blog we have a theme of "All that Glitters!", we want to see your sparkly ATC's. For mine I have used my new Birthday Anya that arrived yesterday (along with Dressy Miss Anya and the new Wild Sprouts...YAY) and I couldn't resist inking her up. I have coloured her with my Copics and added Stickles "Star Dust" glitter glue to her bow, cake icing, shoes and eyeshadow...she really is set to party. The papers are also from The Greeting Farm....and they are soooo lush. To finish off I added some KI Memories "Wild Thing" ribbon through a slot punched with my SU punch from the US, and also a "1" that is a glitter thicker and finally some Basic Grey "Opaline's" in brown.

I am loving this new Anya, she is just sooo useable.

Why not pop over and join in this week....and every week.

Daring Cardmakers "Take Five"

This week on Daring Cardmakers the challenge is to use five of something on your card...five brads, five flowers...you get the idea. For my card I went with five different patterned papers....all from the DCWV "La Creme" stack. The main image is Butterfly Anya from The Greeting Farm, and I have coloured her with my Copics. The other elements I have used are flowers by Prima and Craft Fairy, spacer and PaperMania pearl brad, 2 pearl pins from The Range, a sentiment by Craftwork cards and my swirl punch by Quickutz, my oval scallop and scallop punches from Stampin' Up, and my Labels Two from Nestabilities.

On the inside I have used the same five papers plus a couple more of the blossoms....

I really enjoyed this challenge...even though I never intended to add a stamped image....I just changed my mind right at the end...LOL

Scrap Onlne @ Paper Craft Planet

Last night I took part in my first Scrap Online over on Paper Craft Planet....thanks Karin, and this is the card I made from the instructions that Karin posted. I have used a Miss Anya from The Greeting Farm which has been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Black Soot (Hair)
Peeled Paint/Faded Jeans (blended together before applying) Clothes
Black Soot (Clothes)

I have also added some Sakura clear glitter pen to her hair. The papers are all by October Afternoon "Home Town" and I have used some Core-dinations cardstock for matting. The flowers are all by Prima held with a spacer and PaperMania pearl brad. To finish off I used my QK Revolution die to cut some swirls, my Nesties to make a scalloped oval for the main image and my SU punch for the scalloped edge.

As always I have decorated the inside with some of the left over scraps...

I really enjoyed doing this last night....I was so unorganised and also started later than the others, I had no image pre-coloured either....so I am really pleased with it...considering the complete lack of pre planning. I also received a message from Karin asking if U would be interested in hosting a Scrap Online one evening.....

I have also entered the card in A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge Blog this week, as they want you to use punches or die-cuts and my card has used both.

Papertake Weekly Challenge "Dawny's Sketch #11"

This week over on Papertake Weekly Challenge Blog there is another lovely sketch by Dawny. For my card I have used one of my Miss Anya stamps from The Greeting Farm. I have coloured her with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Scattered Straw (Hair)
Faded Jeans (Hairband & Bow)
Antique Linen (Top)
Faded Jeans (Shorts)
Walnut Stain/Faded Jeans (Socks)
Faded Jeans/Antique Linen/Walnut Stain (Shopping Bags)
I also added some Sakura clear glitter gel pen to her hair and eyeshadow. Finally I added some ribbon from HobbyCraft and a couple of buttons from my stash.

Thanks Dawny for the fab sketch and to the rest of the DT for their inspiration.

Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge "Spring Time"

This week over on the Tilda & Friends ATC Challenge Blog we have a theme of "Spring Time". For my ATC I have used one of The Greeting Farm Miss Anya's. She has been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Peeled Pain/Faded Jeans (Clothing)
Tea Dye (Basket)
Spiced Marmalade (Tulips)
The paper is a scrap of My Minds Eye that I got in a pad from The Range and I have added with sentiment/words using my ATB tape writer. I went for a Spring Forward/Fall Back sentiment as this coming weekend the clocks go forward....and we have one hour less sleep...

We have also announced a new guest DT for April, so why not pop over and join in the fun.

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge #43 "Gems"

This week over on A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge Blog we are challenged to use "gems" on our creations. I have combined this with the sketch that Tiets provided on her forum.....I can't read Dutch so I copied the sketch from Marlene's Blog.

For my card I have used a Miss Anya stamp, coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose
Walnut Stain
Black Soot
Worn Lipstick
I got the papers which are in a paper pad, from the NEC HobbyCraft show last week....just wish I could remember what shop they were from...LOL I have also added some ribbon that was wrapped around my Links of London jewellery box, a Craftwork Cards sentiment, some Prima Blossoms attached with a doodlebug sugar coated brad and a spacer, obviously...GEMS, and finally a heart pin theough the ribbon.

The papers is the pad are more like very heavy cardstock...so this card is pretty heavy. Below is also a picture of the decorated inside.

Thanks to the DT over on A Spoon Full of Sugar for the theme, and also to Tiets for providing such a fab sketch.

Another Miss Anya

Here is another card I made last night with my new Miss Anya stamps. This one is pretty simple as I have let the bling do all the hard work. The main image has been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Worn Lipstick (Blush)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Fired Brick/Broken China (Dress & Long Socks)
Tea Dye/Fired Brick/Peeled Paint (Basket of Flowers)

The papers are by Daisy Bucket and all I have added is some Autumn Leaves "French Twist" ribbon, Prima Blossoms, Doodlebug sugar coated brad, and a spacer, some pins inc one heart and two regular pearl(like) pins and of course the Prima bling. This is one of the £1.99 individual swirls which I have cut up and placed all over the front of the card.

Below is a picture of the decorated inside... I have just used the scraps with the addition of a Teresa Collins "ticket" (was cut from a sheet of 12x12 full of tickets)
Thanks for looking.

A Spoon Full of Sugar - GUEST DT

This week over on the A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge blog.....I am the Guest DT. I was asked by the lovely Debbie back in January....and finally my week is here. The theme this week is "torn". I have chosen one of my new Miss Anya stamps by The Greeting Farm...love these girls, and she has been coloured with Distress Inks using the following colours...
Tattered Rose (Skin)
Walnut Stain (Hair)
Broken China (Dress & Hair Bow)
Fired Brick/Tea Dye/Peeled Paint (Basket of Flowers)
Walnut Stain (Knee High Socks)
I have also added Sakura clear glitter pen to her hair. The papers I have used are by My Minds Eye "Magnolia" collection, the tag is from Creative Cafe by Creative Imaginations, the ribbon is by Anita's, the blossoms are by Prima and I have added flourishes cut from my QK Revolution die using my Cuttlebug with touches of bling added. The sentiment I used is one from Hero Arts that I got at Ally Pally last year.

I have also included a picture of the decorated inside...

This card was one of the ones that I sold very quickly on my stall on Friday last week.....people loved these cute teen girl.

Thanks to Debbie for asking me to be the weeks Guest DT, and to the rest of the DT for the inspiration they provide each week. So pop over www.aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com
Hugs,