More Snow!!

This month over at Crafts Galore Encore Anything Goes!!  We are sponsored by the wonderful Beccy Muir from Beccy's Place.  I just love these digis, so easy to colour. Check them out here.

I decided to be a little more creative this month and make a step card.  I have made one of these once before very similar to this one and loved doing it both times, perhaps next year I will gain some confidence and try and be more adventurous, better make that my new years resolution, lol.

I have used the Snowman family and Christmas Tree Cottage from Beccy's Place

Sentiment is Let it Snow from Stampendous

Coloured with Copic Ciaos and Sketches by palette method as follows:

Snowfamily - Top Hat N1, N3, N5 and N7

Scarfs and Hats ROO, R20, R21, R24, R46 and R56

YG 11, YG67 and G46

Bodies BG0000, BG000 and BG10

Christmas Tree Cottage - Thatch Roof  Y21, Y23, Y26 and Y28

Bricks E01, E93, E95, E97 and E99

Walls E40, E41, E42 and E81

Window Frames E30, E31, E33 and E34

Windows W0, W2 and Y11

Tree YG11, YG67, G46, R20, R21 and R24

FrostyVille Border Die by Memory Box

Tree Die by Marianne Design

Snowflake Cuttlebug Folder

Momento Tuxedo Black

Glamour Dust, lots of!!

Quickie Glue Pen

As this card is the last of the year I am going to enter this into Pile it On, so lots of challenges, here goes:

Cuttlebug Mania - Embossing

Crafting for all Seasons - Brr It's cold outside

Creative Moments - Anything Goes/Bling it up

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Sisterhood of Crafters - In the meadow we will build a snowman

CRAFT- Winter

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Winter Wonderland - Sparkle

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too - Snow Mostly White

A Gem of a Challenge - Inspired by Christmas Song ( Let it Snow, let it snow, let it snow)

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas challenge - Use Die cuts or Punches

My time to craft - Let it Snow

Sweet Stampin - Sparkle and shine

The Glory of Christmas - Outdoor Scene

Quirky Crafts - Anything Christmas

Pile it On - Use Red and Green

Christmas Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoes Crafts - Sparkle

Craft your passion - Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs - Winter wonderland

A snowflakes promise - winter/christmas

Unicorn challenge - Winter Time

I would like to wish everyone in blogland a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year whilst I have the chance, lol and I'll be back in the New Year.

Hugs Jo x

Oh no, Snow!!

This month over at Crafts Galore, we are sponsored by Art by Miran. The challenge is to use a stamped image or a digi on your project. Check out the fab images here

Also this month we are having a DT call, so why not come along and join our team details on the Crafts Galore Challenge Blog. 

So this card is my first Christmas Card and still very early for me to be making them, especially as I have 11 birthdays to remember between now and Christmas!!

Unfortunately the picture quality is not good this month, the light was really poor

The image I have used is called Reindeer Friendship by Art by Miran 

I have used the following Copic Ciao and Sketch markers

Skin - E000, E00, E11, E21 and R20

Hair - Y00, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28 and W2

Antlers and Hooves - E40, E41 and E42

Scarf - B60, B63, B66, BG10, BG11 and BG13

Reindeer - E30, E33, E34, R20, R24, R27 and R39

Sweater - V0000 and V01

Snow - BG0000

Outlined with C1

Dies are Memory Box Frosty Border and Frostyville Border

Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder

Glamour Dust for sparkle

Card from Stash

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Christmas

Crazy 4 Challenges - Christmas

Sweet Stampin Challenge - Dies and/or Punches

Art by Miran - Anything Goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything Goes

Simply Create - Baby It's Cold outside

Simply Paper Crafts - Always Anything Goes

Winter Wonderland - Anything Goes as long as its Christmas

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

ABC Christmas Challenge - V is for Very Cute

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

A Snowflakes Promise - Christmas

Hope you like it, 

Be back in December, lol 

Jo x

The last days of summer!!

This month over at Crafts Galore Encore, we are sponsored by Di's Digis who are giving a fantastic prize of 3 digi stamps. Why not pop across and have a look at the fab designs, you never know it might be you!! 

 To be in with a chance all you have to do is to enter our fab challenge at Crafts Galore Encore  which for September is Anything Goes.  

This months card from me is a summery creation,  I refuse to do Halloween or Christmas in August, lol.

I have used a Penny Black Slapstick stamp by Mo Manning called Sweet Day for my main image Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Cling Stamp, Strawberry for my embellishment.

Coloured with Copic Sketch and Ciao

E0000, E00, E21 - Skin

E33, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28 - Hair

R0000, R000, R00, R21, R22, R24, R27, R29 and R56 - Dress and Strawberries

G20, G21, G24 and G46 - Leaves and Grass

E40, E41 and Y23 - Flowers

B0000 - Outline

Black Spica Glitter Pen

DP is DCWV Nanas Nursery Baby Girl

Dies Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork

Grand Nesties Circles and Scallops

Paper Cellar - Raffia Lace

Card from Stash

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Hot summer Colours

Crafting with Friends - Anything goes

Crafty Catz - Use a stamp that you've had for a year or more, I've used Magnolia strawberries

Cut it up - Old School , I've used Memory Box, Elegant scrollwork

Simply Papercraft - Anything goes

Incy Wincy Designs - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes

Marker Pop Challenge - Anything Goes

Stamp and Create - One for the Girls

Simon Says Stamp Mondays - Trio of Colours ( I've used red, yellow and green)

The Cutie Pie Challenge - Cute and Girly

Fantastic Tuesday - Anything goes with a twist of make it cute

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

City Crafter Challenge - In a jam (fruit and/or jar)

This month I have had my two little helpers keeping an eye on things whilst I have been crafting.  Meet Ozzy and Archie our two new additions to the family. So cute but very mischievous!!

Have a great September everyone and I'll be back soon !

Jo x

May Challenge at Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Apologies to my followers for my lack of posts. Unfortunately my dear father in law has been very ill and I have been helping care for him at home, he passed away a few weeks ago. As my last post was his birthday card I am dedicating this next card to him.

This month at Crafts Galore Encore we are sponsored by Oak Pond Creations who have supplied the DT with some fantastic digis and are giving a choice of 3 digis for a prize, check them out here.

The image is King of Courage by Oak Pond Creations

Coloured with Copic Ciao and Sketch

Impression Obsession Die Cut

Swirl Cuttlebug Imbossing folder

DP is by Allison Ellis

Card and Gems from Stash

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

Copic Europe - Feathers or Fur

Cute Card Thursday - Use a sentiment

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Colour Challenge

 I have used King of Courage in memory of my father in law who was the most courageous and brave man I have ever known, he fought his illness to the end. To a very special man.

Rest In Peace Allan

Jo x

DT CALL at CGE DT!

We are looking for some new DT members join us at the start of January 2015. You will need to create one project per month (usually using digi stamps provided by sponsors) and to comment on challenge entries. You are also expected to enter challenges with your projects and promote the challenge where ever possible. You must have an active Blog.
We are a happy band of crafters living across the world, we don't "do", drama and we have lots of fun!
If you would like to join us please add DT next to name on your entry. We will contact a short list of people who will be invited to tell us a little bit about why they would like to join us x

Now on to this months challenge over at Crafts Galore Encore which is anything goes and is sponsored by Whoopsidaisy who are very kindly giving a prize of 2 sheets of digis. 

My card for this months challenge was a difficult card for me to make, it was for my dear father in law's 85th birthday, he is poorly and having a bit of a rough time. He is such a sweetheart and never complains.  I hunted high and low for the right image for this one. He keeps Gouldian Finches so this card was well received and is in pride of place on the mantlepiece!!

The Gouldian finch is a digi image from Paint the World Super Colouring

Coloured with Copic Sketch and Ciao

Paper, dried grass and raffia from stash

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

Crafty Catz - Anything goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything goes

4 crafty chicks - Anything goes

The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog - Things with Wings

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

Party Time Tuesday - Anything goes

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything goes

All Sorts Challenge - Masculine

Have a great November

Hugs Jo x

A retired Old Truck!!

Firstly I would like to thank the lovely DTs over at A Gem of a Challenge and Sentimental Sunday for choosing my strawberry card in their Top 3's last month, I was so chuffed and am sure it was the gingham fabric that did it!!

Well folks, July is here and that means we are on a down hill slide to Christmas, lol and no I haven't started my Christmas cards yet!!  I can't believe that half of the year has gone already and that this is card number 7 for Crafts Galore Encore DT.  When I first joined the DT, I was so apprehensive, stressed and worried about it all but I can honestly say it is the best thing that I have done. They are all such a fabulous talented fun group and this month we have 4 new members to the team so do pop across and meet them all. So on to this months challenge, a nice easy one and it is to use a stamp or a digi stamp.  We have a fantastic sponsor this month, Fred She Said who have very kindly donated $15 GC to spend in their store.  Check them out here 

So here is my masterpiece for July using the Old Truck

Image the Old Truck by Fred She Said

Sentiment from a Woodware Set

Nestabilities labels Eight

Coloured with Copic Ciao and Sketch pens

W0 to W7 for the truck body

C1 to C7 fo the wheels

B0000 for the car windows and headlights

Momentos Wheat sponged for the background

Papers are DCWV

Glossy Accents on the headlights

Card and Raffia from Stash

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoes Challenge - Layers

Crafting from the Heart - Always anything goes

My craft creations - Always anything goes

The Pink Elephant Monday Challenge - Anything goes

Crafting at the Weekend - Anything goes

Crafty Catz - Anything goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything goes

Stampin for the weekend - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

I hope all of my American followers enjoy their 4th July celebrations.

Hugs Jo x

Summer's on its way!!

Over at Crafts Galore Encore this month our challenge was to use a digi image or a stamped image which were very genorously provided by Beccys Place. The prize for Junes challenge is one winner will  get the choice of 3 digis or 1 set from Beccys Place. Pop across to Beccys place and check out the fab digis.

As I love my red pens, lol, the Strawberry circle was perfect for me to colour. So here is my little DT card for this months challenge.

Image is Strawberry Circle from Beccys Place

Sentiment is by Impression Obsession

Coloured with Copic Ciao and Sketch markers

Strawberries - R01, R17, R27 and R59

Leaves - G40, G43 and G46

Flowers E40 and Y09

Hilighted with N1

Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle large and Scalloped Circle

Grand Nestibilities Circle and Scalloped Circle

Gingham fabric from Creativ-e-t Devizes

Ribbon, card and charm from Stash.

I am going to enter this into the following challenges

Ditzie Digi Designs - Anything goes

Sentimental Sundays - Fabric

A Gem of a challenge - Fabric or Felt

Crafting at the weekend - Anything goes

Crafty Catz - Anything goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything goes

4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything goes

Through the Craft room Door - Anything goes

I hope you like it

Jo x