New Beginnings at Ready Teddy Go

Good morning and

H A P P Y   N E W   Y E A R

 

 

wishing you all the best for 2014

 

As well as being the beginning of a new year it's also the start of a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go and this month the theme is:

 

 New Beginnings

 

and I've chosen to do a Wedding Card

 

 

The image is from Wee Stamps and is called Mr & Mrs Teddy Bear.  I've coloured the image with Copic pens. 

 

 

Background Papers - Rose Garden by First Edition

Embellishments - Rose (Wild Orchid Crafts)

Dies - Heart Flourish (Magnolia) and Heart Banner (La-La-Crafts) 

 

This month we are being sponsored by The Hobby House who are offering a £10 voucher to the winner.

 

 

Please hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge Blog to see the fabulous inspiration of the rest of the design team.

 

I would like to enter the following challenges

Creative Inspirations : Challenge 246 - Celebration
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Welcome to my newest followers and thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments, hope you enjoy the rest of the day.

Ready Teddy Go - Contemporary Christmas

Good morning

1st December today, where did November go?  It will soon be Christmas. As it's the start of the month it means that we have a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go and this month the theme is:

Contemporary Christmas

This is what I did.  (I'll apologise now for the terrible photo - I had to use light and they have made the colours appear washed out.  Trust me they are better in real life!)

 

 

The image is a stamp from Wild Rose Studio called "Christmas Teddies" which has been coloured with Copic pens. 

 



The background papers are Nitwits "Heavenly".  Embellishments include pom pom trim and seam binding (Ribbon Girl), snowflakes (Joy Die) and the sentiment is Grunge Christmas Postmarks (LOTV). 

This month we have this fabulous prize for the winner.

Please pop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge blog to see the fabulous inspiration from the design team.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Bearly Mine Challenge : Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations : Christmas
Oldie but a Goodie Challenge : Ribbon and/or Lace (Sentiment Stamp)
Totally Paper Crafts : Ho, Ho, Holidays
Cute Card Thursday : Challenge 297 - Anything Goes

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leaving lovely comments.

Ready Teddy Go Challenge - Embossing

Good morning

Today is the start of a new month which means it's time for a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go and this month the theme is:

Use Embossing

(Can be dry or wet embossing, the choice is yours.)

This is what I did:

The image is a stamp from Wild Rose Studio called "Teddy with Gerbera" which has been coloured with Copic pens.  The background has been created using a Sizzix embossing folder and the pearls are from my craft box.

This month we are being sponsored by Di's Digi Downloads and the winner will receive a $10 voucher.

Please pop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge blog to see the fabulous inspiration from the design team.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations : Challenge #238 - Bingo (Pearls/Dew Drops, White, Flowers)
Created with Love : Anything Goes

Thank you for taking the time to visit.

Autumn Days and Blog Hop at Ready Teddy Go

Hello and Good Morning

As it's the start of a new month it's time for a new challenge over at Ready-Teddy-Go.  However this month is slightly different - as well as having our regular monthly challenge we are also having a Blog Hop.

So firstly the theme for the challenge this month is:

Autumn Days

(please remember you must have a Teddy or Bear as the main image)

Here is my DT card

 

 

The image is Barry Pumpkins by the Stamp Fairy and it's been coloured with Copic pens.  The papers are Harvest Delights by Nitwits.  The flowers were made using a woodware punch, card candy and flower soft. 

 

We are being sponsored this month by the Stamp Fairy who are offering the winner a $10 gift voucher.

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Now onto the Blog Hop

 

 

The Blog Hop will be in two parts.  Team Teddy's Blog Hop will run from the 1st to the 14th of October and Team Bear's Blog Hop will run from the 15th to 29th of October. 

 A winner will be announced on the 15th October (for Team Teddy) and 30th October (for Team Bear).  Each winner will receive a Hobby House "Spring Bringer and Love Me Do" Cardmaking Kit for each Blog Hop.

 

 



To take part you must leave a comment on each stage of the Blog Hop.   You must be, or become, a follower of the Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge and you must display our Blog Hop button on your site to qualify for the prize.  

So if you have arrived here from Kelly you are in the right place.  Here is the full list in case you get lost:

Ready-Teddy-Go Team Teddy

Julie Ann
Anne-Marie
Daniele
Kelly

Deborah A (that's me)
Judith
Kelly Lloyd
Sam
Sharon

The next stop is Judith.

Hop on over to the Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge Blog and take a look at the rest of the design team's fabulous creations.  We do hope you will find the time to join in with our challenge and Blog Hop this month, it would be lovely if you could play along and don't forget you MUST have a teddy or bear on your card or creation to enter the challenge.

I would like to enter the following challenge:

Dream Valley Challenges : Challenge #66 Autumn

Finally I would like to welcome my new followers and to thank everyone for the lovely comments.

Summer Days at Ready Teddy Go

Good morning

1st September already - gosh it doesn't seem like five minutes since the schools were breaking up for their six week's holidays.  I can't believe they start back on Tuesday. 

Anyway as it's the start of a new month it means that it's time for a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go.  This month the theme is:

Summer Days

We are being sponsored this month by MeiFlower who are offering a £20 voucher to the winner.

For my card I've used Teddy with Gerbera by Wild Rose Studio. 

The image has been coloured with Copic pens and the backing papers are from the Always and Forever Collection by Nitwits.  Flowersoft has been used for the centre of the flower.  The sentiment was computer generated.

Image : Teddy with Gerbera (Wild Rose Studio)

Papers : Always & Forever (Nitwits) 

Tools/Equipment : Petite Ovals Large, Petite Scalloped Ovals Large, A2 Curved Borders One (Spellbinders)

Embellishments : Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts) Pearls (Meiflower)

Please hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge blog and check out the fabulous inspiration from the rest of the design team.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Stampin' for the Weekend : Colours of Summer
Simon Says Stamp Challenge : Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs : Make it Girly

Have a great Sunday everyone and thank you for taking the time to visit. 

Ready Teddy Go Challenge #25 - Die-cuts and Punches

Hi There

I'm back again this time with my card for the Ready Teddy Go Challenge.  As it's the first of the month it means it's time for a brand new challenge which is:

Die-cuts and Punches

(We want you to use your dies or punches or both ... it's up to you.)

This month we are being sponsored by LOTV

who are offering the winner a £10 gift voucher.

For my design team card I've used "You are my Sunshine" by LOTV. 

The image was coloured with Copic pens.  Tumbled Glass Distress Ink was used for the sky.  Small rhinestones have been added to the bodies of the butterflies.   

Image : You are my Sunshine (LOTV)

Sentiment : Set 30 - Vintage Sentiments Occasions (LOTV)

Papers : Always and Forever (Nitwits)

Tools : Classic Squares Large (Spellbinders), Magnolia DooHickey Heart Flower Lace (Magnolia), Corner Dies (Whimsy) and Butterfly Punch (Tonic)

Embellishments : Rhinestones (Mei Flower)

Please hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge blog and check our the fabulous inspiration from the rest of the design team.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog : Challenge #49 - Pretty in Pink
Creative Inspirations : Challenge #225 - Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge : Pink and White

Thank you for stopping by.
  

Ready Teddy Go Challenge #24 : Flash, Bang, Whallop - What a Picture

Good morning

Today's the 1st July which means that it's time for a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go and this month the theme is:

Flash, Bang, Whallop - What a Picture

(a photo inspiration challenge - just love the soft colours in these photos)

                    

This month we are sponsored by My Mum's Craft Shop and they are offering the winner a £10 voucher. 

Here is my DT card. 

I've used 'Teddy with Present' by Wild Rose Studio which I coloured with Copic pens.  

Image : Teddy with Present (Wild Rose Studio)

Sentiment : Birthday Sentiment Set (Digital Delights)

Papers :  Pink Petticoat

Tools : Floral Ovals (Spellbinders), Heart (Magnolia)

Embellishments : Cosmos Daisy, Carnation and roses (Wild Orchid Craft) and Pearls (My Craft Stash)

Please hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge blog and check out the fabulous inspiration from the rest of the design team. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Stampin' for the Weekend : Anything Goes
Crafty Catz : Challenge 189 - Say it with Flowers
Creative Inspiration : Challenge 220 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and for the lovely comments.  Have a good week. 

Mid Way Reminder at Reddy Teddy Go - Who's the Daddy

Good Afternoon

Hope this finds everyone well on this sunny (the sun is shining as I type this post!!) Sunday afternoon. 

Firstly can I please apologise for my lateness in posting this.  I somehow had it in my head that I needed to post this on 17th June.  (Note to self - must pay closer attention to dates!) 

So without further waffling I will get on with the reason for this post and that is to remind you that you still have time to enter this month's challenge over at Ready Teddy Go.  This month the theme is "Who's The Daddy" and we're being sponsored by Meljen's Designs. 

Here is my DT card

 
Meljen's Designs kindly give the DT some images to use and I choose "I love you .. This Much".  The image has been coloured with Copic pens.  The "DAD" sentiment was created by stamping out the individual letters then punching them out using a small round punch.  

   

Image : I love you ... This much (Meljen's Designs)

Papers : County Gent (LOTV)

Sentiment : Letterbox Set (Claritystamps) 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Stampin for the Weekend : Cute is the Word
Papertake Weekly : Hello Boys
Creative Inspirations : Challenge 218 - Father's Day
Joanna Sheen : Father's Day
Creative Craft Challenge 2 : We love you Dad

Well I had better go and do the ironing, unfortunately the shirts won't iron themselves.  Have a good day and thank you for visiting me and the comments you leave.  Much appreciated.

Ready Teddy Go Challenge #23 - Who's The Daddy?

Good morning

It's the beginning of a new month which means it's time for a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go.  This month the theme is:

Who's The Daddy?

As we celebrate Father's Day this month in the UK we want to see your male inspired projects. Just remember your project much include a bear. 

This month we are being sponsored by Meljen Designs

 



The DT were given some images to use and this is what I made

 

 

The image is called Sports Fan Teddy and has been coloured with Copic pens. 

 

 

Image : Sports Fan Teddy (Meljen's Designs)

Sentiment : Letterbox Set (Claritystamp)

Papers : Tour London (Nitwits Collections)

Tools : Banner Pennant Die Set (Whimsy Stamps)

Embellishments : Twine & Brads (My Craft Stash)

 

Please hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge Blog and check out the fabulous inspiration from the rest of the DT.

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

 





C.R.A.F.T. : Challenge 209 - Father's Day/Male
Paper Crafting Journey : Masculine Cards
Creative Craft Challenges2 : Challenge 11 - For the Fellas
Cupcake Craft Challenge : Cupcake 244 - Boys

Enjoy the rest of your weekend. 

Mid Way Reminder at Ready Teddy Go - Spring has Sprung

Good morning

A quick post to remind you that you still have time to enter this month's challenge over at Ready Teddy Go.

The theme this month is 'Spring has Sprung' and we are being sponsored by the Ladybug Crafts Inks so well worth having a go.

My card features 'Watering Can Billie' by Ladybug Crafts Inks which I've coloured with Copic pens. 

Image : Watering Can Billie (Ladybug Crafts Ink)

Sentiment : Set 30 - Vintage Sentiments-Occasions (LOTV)

Papers : Gratitude (Nitwits)

Embellishments : Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts); Pearls and Lace (Craft Stash)

Please pop over to the challenge blog to find more inspiration from the design team. 
I would like to entre the following challenges:

Love to Create Challenge Blog - Flowers, Flowers so many pretty flowers.

Design Team Call over at Ready Teddy Go

Good Evening

No card from me tonight,  but I wanted to let you know that Ready Teddy Go are looking for some new DT members.

Do you love teddies and bears?

Are you a regular in blogland and do you love creating with paper?

Would you like to join a really friendly Ready Teddy Go Challenge Design Team?

If the answers are YES, here's your chance...

All we ask is:

• That you produce one project per month according to a set challenge theme.
• That you promote the challenge through your own blog by posting your project and displaying allocated blinkies/badges etc.
• That you leave a comment on challenge entries on a number assignment basis.
• That you will participate in any blog hops/promotions when they occur.
• That you will commit to a minimum term of six months.

No previous DT experience is necessary - just show us what you can do.

For details of how to enter please click here.

Ready Teddy Go Challenge #22 - Spring has Sprung

Hi there

Well it's the 1st May today and I am praying for some sunny warm weather from now on!!  It also means that it's time for a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go, which is:

"Spring has Sprung"

This month we are being sponsored by 

Ladybug Crafts Ink

 

 

who are offering the winner two cling stamps of their choice

from the Ladybug Crafts Shop. 

For my DT card I've used a Ladybug image called "Tree Swing Billie" which I coloured with Copic pens. 

Small rhinestones have been added to the centre of the flowers.

Image : Swing Billie (Ladybug Crafts Ink)

Sentiment : Set 26 - Simply Sophisticated (LOTV)

Papers : New Leaf (First Edition) and Bazzil Cardstock

Tools : Fence Die (Magnolia), Tree (Memory Box), Square Die (Spellbinders), Tab 1 Die (Whimsy) and Corner Dies (Whimsy).

Embellishments : Rhinestones (My Craft Stash)

Please hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge blog and check out the fabulous inspiration from the rest of the DT. 

I would like to enter the following challenge:

Love to Create Challenge #63 - Punches and/or Dies

Ready Teddy Go Challenge - Anything Goes

Good morning

Today's the 1st April which means it's time for a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go and this month the theme is:

Anything Goes

It's a nice easy one for this month.  You can enter a card, an ATC or any other paper-crafting project as long as it features a bear or teddy and follows the theme for the month. 

This month we are being sponsored by Di's Digi Stamps. 

I've used Teddy Flower by LOTV which I've coloured using Copic pens. 

Image : Teddy Flower (LOTV)

Papers : Bear Necessities (LOTV) and Bazzil Card

Embellishments - Pearls (Meiflower) and Ribbon (My Craft Stash)

Tools : Oval and Scalloped Oval Dies (Spellbinders) Trellis Border (Memory Box)

and X-Cut Flower Punch

Please hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge blog and check out the fabulous inspiration from the DT.

Hope you have a great Easter Monday.  Unfortunately I'm back to work tomorrow, but only for two days then I'm on holiday for five days - J