LOVE YOU.....

Hi....today i've another CAS card to share with you....i was inspired by the photo below which is for the challenge this week over at CUPCAKE CRAFT CHALLENGE....and decided when i saw it that i would be able to use this to help me make a card for CLEARLY BESOTTED CHALLENGE...where this week Steph's set the theme of "Seeing Spots"...well i think you will agree there's plenty on there :).

This is the photo for CUPCAKE CRAFT CHALLENGE

and here's my card...

RECIPE FOR CARD :-
Clearly Besotted "love Hearts" stamp set and "Love Hearts" die set......i stamped the spotted heart four times so that i could use three of them to die cut the letters out using Memory Box Parker Upper Case Alphabet set.
Papers DCWV "Nana's Nursery" and Crafts Too.
Spellbinders Classic Heart die set.
Button and waxed cord.

Well that was short and sweet...all thats left to say is hope you all enjoy your day..
Take care

SHADES OF GREY....

Hi everyone....hope you're all enjoying this fabulous weather and having a great weekend...todays card is for this weeks challenge over at LESS IS MORE...the theme is "Shades Of Grey"...two or more to be used on your card...

Here's my interpretation  of the challenge...just couldn't resist using a tie on my project...LOL.



DL card made from A4 grey leather look cardstock.
DCWV paper and sentiment.
Brad for tie tac.

Well thats me finished for today,
Take care

THANKS......

Morning...alittle early today getting my card posted :),and a change of colour scheme....looking back over the last couple of cards i've put on here they were all more or less the same colour way,,,i've also given the markers a miss on this one and just used Prisma pencils as my colouring medium.I've used one of my all time favourite LOTV images...just too cute!

Recipe for card:-
Image LOTV "Teddy Flower".
Colouring medium....Prisma Pencils.
Papers...DCWV " Nana's Nursery " Baby boy.
Martha Stewart border punch
Woodware tab punch
Liquid pearls.
Buttons and pearls from stash.
Sentiment stamp Personal Impressions

I'm entering it into the following challenges LILLI'S LITTLE FAIRIES CHALLENGE were the theme this week is "Spots and Stripes"....and READY-TEDDY-GO CHALLENGE #22 were the theme is "Spring has sprung".

Well that's about it from me today...hope you all have a good one
Take care



HOUSE MOUSE.....

Hi...Today i'd like to share a card with you that i've made to cover a few challenges...

I've always loved these House Mouse stamps...and so just had to have the new House Mouse triple CD rom just released by Joanna Sheen....for the outline images its well worth it!

So this is the first one i've printed off and coloured it using a mixture of Promarkers,Copic Markers and Prisma Pencils.

The theme over at the HOUSE MOUSE and FRIENDS CHALLENGE this week is "Flower power,or Flour power".....for my layout i went with the sketch over at SKETCH and STASH...great sketch,perfect for my image.

I had alittle look to see if there were any other challenges my card could be entered in....and at THE RIBBON GIRL'S MAY COLOUR CHALLENGE its "Lilac/Lavender"so i think i'm covered with my card there.At the ABC CHALLENGE it's "N for not just one (make a card with three or more embellishments)

Last but not least.....EVERYBODY ART CHALLENGE,the theme is "Flowers".

Recipe for card:-

Outline image from Joanna Sheen House Mouse Triple CD Rom.

Colouring medium...Promarkers,Copic Markers and Prisma Pencils.

Papers from DCWV "Latte stack"

Petaloo sweet petites flowers.

Well thats all from me today

Take care

San x

CHEERS.....

Well it's the start of a new week and a new challenge over at POLLYCRAFT....this week our host is Joanne and she's set the theme of "Boyz to Men".
I've used "The Beer Monster" for my card,coloured with Promarkers and Prisma's....i've added googly eye's and some glossy accents to the beer glass.
The paper is Basic Grey "Cupcake" and textured cardstock DCWV....letter beads for the cheers....must put these away and the googly eye's i'm using them too often...lol....it gets alittle boring.
Garden twine to finish.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:-
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY...As always Arlana a lovely sketch to work with :0).
LADYBUG CRAFTS INK(Tues)...."Going Dotty"
THE CRAFTY PAD DESIGNS(Sun)....Spots and Dots.
CARDS FOR MEN(Mon)....Someone special
STAMPS R US(every other Mon)....For the men in our lives.
Well that's about it from me
Take care

HAPPY BIRTHDAY and CUTE AS A BUTTON.....

Today i've two cards to share with you....firstly my DT card for THE PAPER SHELTER...this week we have the theme of "Bling it up".
I've used "Birthday Cupcake" image and "Birthday Cupcake papers" set....both available to purchase from THE PAPER SHELTER.
i'VE 3d'd the topping on the cupcake using pinflair glue gel,i've used glossy accents,self adhesive gems and glamour dust to bling it up!
The sentiment is from a Elzybells clear stamp set....sadly no longer available.


As always there's a PAPER SHELTER gift certificate for the lucky winner.....if you've used a PAPER SHELTER image....if you're drawn and not used a PAPER SHELTER image you won't miss out you'll still get a prize of a digi image :0).

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:-

SKETCH AND STASH(Mon)....Your choice of sketch....i've used No7.

LADYBUG CRAFTS INK(Tues)...."Going Dotty".

Now onto my second card which is my DT card for STAMPAVIE AND MORE....this week we have the theme of "BABY".
I've used one of the newly released Sugar Nellie Adorables "Bambino"....available as a download from FUNKYKITS".
I've used Promarkers and Prisma's to colour my image.
The papers are DCWV "Nana's Nursery"...the sentiment is by Serendipity,and buttons from stash.

I'm entering this into the following challenges:-

SUGAR BOWL(Thurs).....sketch by Marlene and optional extra "Buttons".

SECRET CRAFTER(Sat)...."For a baby"

KABOODLE DOODLES(Tues)...."It's the B's knees"...embellishments beginning with "B"

A SPOONFULL OF SUGAR(Tues).....White + One colour

I LOVE PROMARKERS(Wed)....Song title...."Baby Boy" by Beyonce
Well that's about it for now...hope you have a lovely day
Take care

TUNE.....

Well today over at POLLYCRAFT...."Anything Goes"....that's the theme Marit's set for this week's challenge.
I've used one of the recently released Chester images..."Retro Chester"...such a cheeky little monkey...LOL.
I've coloured him using Copic markers and Prisma's.
The papers and cardstock are DCWV.
Googly eye's,lettered beads,button and wire from stash.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:-
SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY....Thank you Arlana,another fabby sketch :0).
CUPCAKE CRAFT CHALLENGE(Mon)...Something beginning with a "C"....mines the image "Chester".

Well that's about it again for now,
Have a great BH Monday,
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

ALOHA....

Well Happy St Georges Day,Happy Easter and Happy Birthday to me!....right now we've got all the "Happy's" out the way on to this weeks challenge over at SKETCH SATURDAY....where we have another fab sketch for you this week by Jo..loved this thanks Jo :0).
And this week i got to work with a gorgeous stamp (Swimming Lucy) too from our lovely sponsor SPARKLE CREATIONS....thank you Sparkle she was a dream to colour!
My colouring medium on this one was Copic markers and Prisma's and i've added alittle glamour dust to the butterfly and some glossy accents to her glass....not showing in the photo :0(.
All cardstock and papers are DCWV....the chipboard sun is also DCWV not sure what make the large brad in the center is.


Like i've already mentioned we're sponsored this week by the lovely SPARKLE CREATIONS and there's a fab prize up for grabs for the lucky winner...2 rubber stamps...can i join in LOL.

I'm also entering this into the following challenges :-

LADYBUG CRAFTS INK(Tues)....Anything goes.

CUPCAKE CRAFT(Mon)....Lots of layers.
Well thats about it for now....hope you have a lovely Easter weekend

Take care

CABARET LOLLY....

Today i've a card to share with you which covers my two DT challenges starting today....firstly STAMPAVIE AND MORE...where this week the theme is "Black" and over at THE PAPER SHELTER we have a lovely sketch for you to follow done by one of my fellow teamies Kevin...fab sketch Kevin..many thanks!
I've used one of the newly released images from THE PAPER SHELTER...."Cabaret Lolly"...i think this is such a fun image!...i've used Promarkers and Prisma's as my colouring medium,and i've added ultra fine black glitter to her costume.I've given her a necklace and bracelet using midget gems.
The papers are DCWV from the "Glittered Alphabet Stack".
The ticket sentiment is by Inkadinkado from the "Paperwork Greetings" stamp set.
The large black faceted gems are from Hobby Craft.



Hope you'll come and join us on the challenges...this week again at THE PAPER SHELTER we have a fab prize up for grabs....$15 gift certificate for the lucky winner...the only rule to be the draw for the prize is to use a PAPER SHELTER image...you can enter using any other companies image but will not be entered into the prize draw.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:-
CES(Sat)...."Monochromatic".
LADYBUG CRAFTS INK CHALLENGE..."Celebration".



Well that's about it again for today...have a good one!
Take care

HAPPY EASTER....

Hi....it's my turn to host the challenge over at POLLYCRAFT this week,and i've set the theme of "EASTER".....so i would like to see anything to do with Easter,a card,Easter gift,bag...whatever it's up to you! For my card i've used a Sharing Sherbet image "Love Notes"...this image is just perfect for any occassion,you can add any sentiment you want to the letter she's holding (letters blank when you get the image)....the sentiment i've used is from a stamp set i picked up at the NEC ..."Sentiments and Greetings" by Tabbykat.....eleven stamps for £2,BARGAIN! I've coloured the image using Promarkers and Prisma's and added some glamour dust here and there. The papers are DCWV and the border as been cut using a Martha Stewart Doily punch. The flower i made using 3 different sized circles and a brad.... Today not only see's the start of a new challenge over at POLLYCRAFT but a new release also...meet CHESTER...isn't he just the cutest monkey!...go check him out HERE.

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges:-

SWEET SKETCH WEDNESDAY....fab sketch again this week Arlana.

I LOVE PROMARKERS(Wed)....."Easter".

SARAH HURLEY(Thurs)...."Easter".

STAMPIN FOR THE WEEKEND(Fri)..."Easter".

DIE CUT DREAMS(Mon)...It's Easter time.

Well that's about it for now...just to say hope you'll all come and join in the fun over at POLLYCRAFT this week... i look forward to seeing your fab creations.

Have a lovely day....looks like we're in for another sunny one here!

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

HI THERE.....

Morning from a very dull and wet West Midlands.....
Today see's a new sketch for you over at SKETCH SATURDAY.....another fabby sketch to work with Jo...loved this one!
We are sponsored this week by THE CRAFT BARN.....great prize up for grabs for the lucky winner.
No colouring from me on this one,i've used some Morehead decoupage....i'd forgotten i'd still got a couple of sheets of these left,i came across them while looking for something else that i still haven't found...lol.
All cardstock is DCWV and the sentiment is from "Essential Sentiments" by MFT.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :-
CES (Sat).....Flowers and Flutterby's....the flowers are on the cardstock,i've put a pearl in the center.
ABC CHALLENGE (Wed)....O is for Ovals.
FLUTTERBY WEDNESDAY....Open challenge.
SWEET STAMIN CHALLENGE (Sat)...."Oh So Girly"

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

FANCY A CUPPA ?.....

"BUTTONS AND BOW'S".....is the theme for the very first challenge over at THE PAPER SHELTER CHALLENGE BLOG.
A few weeks back i was one of the lucky one's to be picked to be on the DT at THE PAPER SHELTER,and get to work with these fabby images...now if you've never heard of THE PAPER SHELTER you must head on over there and check out the gorgeous images,i know you'll just love them and such reasonable prices too :0).
For my card i just had to use "The Mad Hatter"....such a fun image and a dream to colour.
I've used Copic markers and Prisma's and added a touch of glamour dust to one of the cups and a dotted line coming from the teapot.
The cardstock is all DCWV,the patterned one is from "Animal Crackers" glittered cardstock stack.
The sentiment which i think works perfectly with this image is from Waltzing Mouse Stamps....from the "Frame It" set.
The button and waxed thread from stash.

Now i hope you'll all come and join us...the lucky winner,and remember you've got to be in it to win it! will receive $15 gift certificate to spend at THE PAPER SHELTER...well worth joining in :0).
If you're lacking inspiration pop on over to the challenge blog and see what my very talented teamies have come up with.

Well that's about it again for today...hope you have a fab day

Take care

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY...30

Special birthday's the theme this week over at POLLYCRAFT....Emma's the host this week and also our sponsor..check out the prize that's up for grabs :0).
I've gone with one of Paula's new images "Delphine Cocktails"....a perfect image for all of those milestone birthday's.
I've coloured her using Promarkers and Prisma's...my favourite colouring mediums and i've added a touch of glamour dust to her dress,bag and bracelet.I've 3d'd her and the No 0 (which was cut on the Cricut using Plantin Schoolbook cartridge)using Pinflair glue gel.For the numbers i used DCWV Glitter cardstock stack and i run around the edge of each with a black permanent marker so that they would stand out from the background paper.....which is from a free download from Summertime Designs "Limeade".
Ribbon and self adhesive pearls from stash.

I'm also entering this card into LOLLIPOP CRAFTS CHALLENGE....this week is "Use your favourite colouring medium...well mine like i've said is Promarkers and Prisma's.
INCY WINCY....Colour me wonderful (min of 2 different colouring mediums)...i've used Promarkers and Prisma pencils.

Well that's about it for today...hope you will come and join in the fun at POLLYCRAFT and i look forward to seeing your creations.
Have a fab day
Take care