Ladybug Crafts Ink...Double Trouble

Hello me lovelies

I am dosed up on pain relief & not feeling to bad so i thought i'd come back with a card...i am just so glad that i got rid of that nasty wisdom tooth thou :o)

I wanted to be showing you a Little Claire's card to you today but after i put on my watermark on my card & saved it to my computer i can not find it any where so i thought i will pop back later tonight or maybe tomorrow with it...its a gorgeous candy coloured Christmas card, even if i say so myself :D

I have been making some cards up for my card stash & today i have a 8 x 8 card for you, using 2 of the fabulous stamps i have in my stash from Ladybug Crafts Ink & they are called 'Handbag Nikki' & 'Shopping Nikki'....oh yes i have used to stamps & brought them together to create 1 image & i must say it looks fab...they actually look like Sister's shopping so i then decided to add 'Sister' on the card & a birthday sentiment too.

Anyhoo i wont bore you any more with me waffle & just get on with showing you the card...hope you like it!

Recipe

Image...Ladybug Craft Ink 'Handbag Nikki' & 'Shopping Nikki' stamps

Sentiment...LOTV 'For You' clear stamp set

Papers & card...Laura Ashley 'Contemporary' papers, Green & pink card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, primrose, buttercup, vanilla, mustard, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, cocktail pink, pastel pink, forest green, pear green, cool grey 1

Tools...Spellbinders plain & scalloped circle nesties, Sizzix 'Sunset' alphabet dies, Xcut 'Doily dots' border punch, Marianne Designs 'Flower fantasy' die

Embellishments...Ribbon, gems & button {stash}

Challenges

Ladybug Crafts Ink...Double Trouble

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards challenge #16...Anything goes
Aud Sentiments #57...Bingo {Happy, Flowers, Bling}
MAWTT....Happy Birthday

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claires Cutie Patootie 'Mary Splashing'

Hello me lovelies

I'm back just like i promised with a card using Little Claires stamp called 'Mary Splashing' which is from the Cutie Patootie range....i think these are so darn cute!!

Today's card i have again used the mono look which i seem to be doing a lot just lately but i do love the look, anyhoo without further ado here's my card....

Recipe

Image - Little Claires Cutie Patootie 'Mary Splashing'

Sentiment - LOTV

Papers & card - Laura Ashley 'Contemporary' papers, White & black card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.5,Cg1,Cg3,Cg5,Cg7,Cg9, White gel pen

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Joy crafts flower die, Ek Success border punch

Embellishments - Meiflower black polka dot ribbon, Brads (stash)

Challenges

The Craft Garden #January - Monochrome
Stampalot #January - Monochromatic
Let's Ink It Up #19 - Anything goes
Stamptacular Sunday #148 - Seeing SPOTS!!

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may which i cherish very deeply!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #10 DT card - Anything goes

Hello me lovelies

Just before i get on with telling you about the Nutcrafter challenge, i would just love the say *waving* 'hello & Thank you' to my new followers for wanting to follow lil 'ole me & also i would just like to say sorry for still not visiting anyone's blog at the mo but I'm still not feeling to well but while I've been missing i have been trying to catch up with DT work etc...me thinks i have Jaykub's viral, you see he likes to share...even his nasty germs hehehe but as soon as i feel up to i will be stopping by to say hello & to see all your gorgeous creations!!

Anyhoo it's that time again for another fabbie Nutcrafter challenge...woohoo!!

For our Nutcrafters Challenge #10....it's another Anything goes challenge but remember for you to qualify for the prize, you have to use a Nutcrafter image!!

The prize this week is....

to spend in the Nutcrafter Shop....how fab is that :D

Here's my DT card for this challenge...hope you like it!!

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafter 'Twinkle Twinkle' stamp

Sentiment - LOTV 

Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2 papers, White & purple card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,83,146,100,104,169,Cg0.5,Cg1, White gel pen

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Joy Crafts flower dies

Embellishments - Purple & white brads (stash), Purple dew drops (stash)

Challenges

Lexi's Creations #56 - Anything goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything goes

The Stamping Boutique #24 - Die cuts

Thank for stopping by & for any comments you may leave...don't forget to visit my Nutcrafter teamies for more inspiration & to spread some love!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge DT card #1 - Autumn's in the air

Hello me lovelies

Today is the day of the Nutcrafters first challenge since the relaunch but first i would like to tell you something exciting we have 2 new team mates...Sylvia & Fiona...welcome to the team girls :D

Now onto our 1st challenge, here's the details........

Nutcrafters Challenge #1 - Autumn's in the air

We would love to see your creations with an Autumn theme and to win the prize you must use a Nutcrafters image so to help you along we have provided a free digi 

 

& for the prize Katie & Colette have some yummy Nutcrafter goodies for the winner!!

Here's my take on the challenge theme...

Tip : If you don't have any matching ribbon to make a bow...just make a bow with some matching or 

contrast papers..Simples!!

Recipe 

Image - Nutcrafters 'Bouquet For You'

Sentiment - Lotv

Papers & card - Papermania 'Hampstead' papers, Brown & white card (stash)

Ink - CC spectrum noir (skin) 132,133,142 (hair) 100,104 (coat,bag and hat) 42,43 (dress,bow,bag and shoes) Wg7,1 (tights) 42,43 (flowers) 1,24,42

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Marianne Design LR0163

Embellies - Pearls (stash)

Challenges

Paper Playtime Challenge #55 - Make an easel card

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge #37 - Flowers

Top Tip Tuesdays Challenge #51 - Birthday time (Tip above)

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #66 - Pearls

Lexi's Creations Challenge #48 - Autumn

Please visit my Nutcrafter teamies too as they have some gorgeous creations to show you!

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave :D

hugs and xxx

Gemma 

A Squiggles Christmas with Snowflake Daisy

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

Its absolutely gorgeous here today & the boys are out in the back garden playing for now as we are going out soon to visit family plus the boys want to go & see their mates :D

Anyhoo I've been trying to catch up with commenting but I'm so far behind...will try & catch up soon!! Sorry!

Right best get on with today's card & as the title says it a 'Squiggles Christmas with Snowflake Daisy'..she is absolutely adorable & a digi from Squiggles Stamps, at the moment Squiggle Stamps have reduced their digi's so  go and have a nosey & grab yourself a bargain or 2...go on you know you want too :D

Also go & have a nosey at their blog too & see their fabbie DT creations!!

Here's my card... 

Recipe

Image - Squiggles Stamps 'Snowflake Daisy' digi

Sentiment - Lotv stamp calendars

Papers & card - Dovecraft 'Christmas Blues', Grey & white card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, cool grey 1&2, ice grey 3, dusky rose, coral, pastel blue, powder blue, soft green, pastel green

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain squares

Embellishments - Grey ribbon (stash) & fake Snow (Range)

Challenge

Squiggles Stamps Challenge - Christmas Creations

Digi Doodles Shop's Best Challenge #69 - Anything goes

Sassy Studio Designs Challenge #83 - Christmas in July

Crafty Craetions Challenge #129 -Christmas in July

I love Promarkers #76 - Anything goes

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

LOTV - 'Dad's the word'

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

Oh my the weather has been really head doin today, one minute its absolutely lovely and sunny...then its rained...then its been sunny again & then rained again, i just wish it made its ruddy mind up!!

Today me & my 3rd boy Adam hasn't been well...sore throat, feeling achy & really tired so Adam has had time off school today, just so i can see how he is over the day but he's ok tonight so going back to school tomorrow, i think he may of pulled a fast one...mmmm!!

Anyhoo onto tonight's card which is a 'Dad' card using LOTV stamp called 'Dad's the word' and I've also used the leftovers papers & card from my Father's day card i made for my boys to give to their Dad.

I framed the image with faux stitches and also added the sentiment into it too.

Here's the card...

Recipe

Image - LOTV 'Dad's the word', handwritten sentiment

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Leftovers from my boys Father's day card

Inks - Promarkers burnt sienna, cocoa, cinnamon, caramel, sandstone

Embellies - Ribbon (stash)

Challenges

Ooh La La Creations Challenge #82 - Fathers day/Special man

Stamp -n- Doodle Challenge - Masuline theme & no flowers

Dream Valley Challenge #9 - Fathers day

2 Sisters Challenge #44 - For a guy

Little Claires Challenge #9 - Cards for men

Paper Creator's Craft Challenge #1 - For men

Glitter Geeks Challenge #2 - Male/Fathers day

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

LOTV - Armchair bear

Hello me lovelies

Hope are you all? Hope you've all had a good weekend!!

Our weekend are always busy visiting families..yesterday we visited my hubby's parents & today we visited my parents....mmmmm...had a lovely roast dinner!!

Before we had our dinner Me, hubby, my sister Vicky & 3 of my boys (as eldest wanted to stay with his mates) went to some garden centres to have a look for some flowers...i got some bargains, 4 little Fuchsia's & 2 little Geraniums (for Mum & Dad) they had been reduced to half price so i got them for 89p each...well you cant pass a bargain can you :D

Talking about a bargain...Jacqui from ThePoodlesDoodles has a fantastic offer on at the moment on her digi's  you buy 3 get 1 free so go & grab yourself a bargain...OMG her digi's are so sweet, you can find her shop here!!

Right enough of me waffling i best get on with today's card, Ive made a Father's day card for hubby from the 4 boys using a Lili of the Valley stamp called 'Armchair Bear'....its sooooo adorable and i went for a brown mono look, just hope its ok!!

Recipe

• Image - Lili of the Valley  'Armchair Bear'
• Size - 8x8 White card blank
• Papers & card - Backing papers (freebies..if i can find the link i will post it), Brown card & white (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers caramel, sandstone, cinnamon, henna, cocoa, burnt sienna
• Tools - Stampin up star punch, Cuttlebug spots & dots embossing folder, 
• Sizzix Cherish letter dies
• Embellies - Brown buttons (stash)

Challenge
Lili of the valley #100 - Anything goes
Little Claire's Designs #9 - Cards for men
One Stop Craft Challenge #135 - Fathers day
C.R.A.F.T Challenge #106 - Fathers day 
Saturday Challenge #138 - A male card
Fussy and Fancy Challenge - Man cards
Polka Doodles Challenge #23 - Something for Dad

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

A Classic Male Card

Hello me lovelies

How are you all???

Where are all my lovely followers gone??.....Oh your playing hide & seek are you!!

Come out...come out...wherever you are!!

Oh well i will still tell you about tonight's cards which is the male card i promised a while ago...a sort of Classic male card using the

New Papermania Nostalgia cars stamps....brilliant for the older man or even for a classic car collector, whats even better is they have give you the Model name too...how fantastic is that!!

Well i sure think it is specially when any car is just a car to me lol

Anyhoo here's the card, hope you like it!!

Recipe

• Image - Papermania Nostalgia car stamps, LOTV Sentiment stamp
• Size - A5 White card blank
• Papers & card - Green card & backing paper (friends stash)
• Inks - Black momento ink pad
• Tools - Nesties labels 7 & plain circle
• Embellies - Green buttons (friends stash)

Challenges

1. Inspire Me Fridays #8 - Anything goes
2. Charisma Cardz Challenge #21 - Boy Oh Boy!!
3. The Sisterhood Of Crafters - Button Box
4. Digi Doodles Shop's Best Challenge #60 - Anything goes
5. Poolka Doodles #21 - Male Theme

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!