My exciting news!

(Please scroll down for my La-La Land Crafts DT post!)

For some time I've been wanting to move away from my very cutesy cards and create more fun cards so when I saw that Alicia Bel was putting together a design team, I applied straight away.  I really love her designs - fun and sexy (and still a little cute!).  Today the new design team is being announced over at the blog and I'm pleased to say I made the grade!

The DT are showing off their skills using the theme of Halloween so here is my DT make using the sexy but sweet Lily Monster...

See what I mean?  Fun and sexy!  And she is only 1 Euro!  I know Lily Munster has a streak of white in her hair and her dress is actually white but I didn't know that until after I researched it after I coloured her in!  Ho hum!

I used Authentique papers, a La-La Land Bat die and the sentiment is from an old There She Goes set.  You can't see from the photo but the black circle is actually embossed with clouds - it looks really good, honest!  I'm going to enter this card into the Copic Markers Spain challenge with the theme of....Halloween of course!

If you're not familiar with Alicia Bel yet, you should go check out her store and check this section of freebies out - you're welcome!

I hope you're going to enjoy seeing my designs using these digis.  We're going to have a monthly challenge, lots of inspiration and regular freebies to share with you too!

Now you need to go and check out the rest of the new gorgeous design team designs over at the blog here.  I'll be back this weekend with my SugarPea Designs DT post - see you then!

When pigs fly...

Hi everyone!  I'm in a great mood because the sun is shining and it's actually warm here in the UK - woo hoo!  Unfortunately, I've still got my cold so I'm not allowed out, but at least I can see out of our window (even though I feel like a prisoner....).

Anyhoo, popping in today to remind you that you've still got plenty of time to join in with our Naughty or Nice challenge this month with the theme of birthdays.  Nice and easy!  Here's a cheeky card I've made - I think this would be perfect for my brother...

He he!!  A bit naughty, huh?!  To tell the truth, my brother turned 50 in January, but he looks amazing for his age - looks more like he's in his 30s!  But don't tell him I said so....

For this card I used my Nesties to create the base, Echo Park Bundle of Joy papers, some American Crafts foam numbers and an old There She Goes stamp set.  I'm still sad TSG closed down  :(

I hope you can join us this month - can't wait to see your naughty or nice creations, just link up them up on this post.  Ta ta for now and see you tomorrow with my SugarPea Designs post!

Candy cane wishes

Please scroll down for my news and also my CC Designs post.  Both have opportunities for prizes too!

Happy Monday all!  I'm here today with another Doodlelicious Diva make and today I have a card to show you using this sweetie...

 

This fella is called Ginger and Cup and I coloured him with my Prismacolor pencils to givehim texture.  I also used a Viva Décor gloss pen on his "icing" for some depth and shine.  For the background I used There She Goes Nordic Borders with Brilliance red pigment ink.

Didn't I say he was sweet?  And not only that - he's FREE!  Go and get him and while you're there, check out all of the other new cuties in store too!

Thanks for visiting and I'll be back tomorrow with the next CC Designs new release sneak peeks - ttfn!

 

Last day of the There She Goes November release sneak peeks!

Please scroll down for my Lili of the Valley

new release blog hop post!

It's the last day of new November There She Goes release and today we are showcasing designs by the lovely and talented Torico.

 

Torico has created three new sets this month - Merry Christ-moose set that includes a total of 18 stamps, a matching called Nice Rack with a little bit naught set of sentiments and a totally gorgeous

set of Nordic Borders.

 

Here's a treat box I made with the Nordic Borders set...

 

Ack!!  I love love love this set!!!  And here is my next Trendsetter make using the Merry Christ-moose set...

 

This set is so much fun and the sentiments are perfect!

 

 

Okay, that is it for the new release sneak peeks!  The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

I'm off now but I'll be back later with my Bellarific Friday Babe post - ttfn!

 

 

There She Goes Be Merry Blog Hop Challenge!

It's day three of the new November There She Goes release!  Today we are showing the new set by Danielle Lounds called Be Merry.

 

Here is my Trendsetter make...

Not a great photo - just couldn't get it right!  You can't see it very well but this card really sparkles!  There is glitter on the paper and on the snowflakes and text too - it's so pretty in real life!





I'll be back tomorrow with the last day of the sneak peeks!

 

There She Goes 'Tis The Season Blog Hop Challenge!

It's day two of the new November There She Goes release!  Today we are showing off the new 'Tis The Season set by Wendy Leach...

Here is my make...

I love this dinky penguin!  Perfect for a Christmas pressie tag!  I used Doodlebug papers and finished it off simply with some gingham ribbon with a button tied to it using twine.

 

Check out more inspiration from this set and also get the deets on how you can win it here!

 

There She Goes Dare To Jump blog hop challenge!

It's that time of the month when we showcase the new November There She Goes release!  Today we are showing the new Dare To Jump set - I think this set is perfect for kids and teenagers.

Here's a card I made for my nephew...

And I love that sentiment too!  I must say that I'm rubbish at skiing, much prefer snowboarding although I don't really have the energy for it anymore!

So, check out more inspiration from this set and also get the deets on how you can win it here!

 

There She Goes Again time - winter fun!

This week over at There She Goes we have been showcasing three "classic" stamp sets from the store and today the Trendsetters have made new cards using Wonderful Winter Wishes, Season's Greetings and Penguin Pals.  I decided to make tag using Wonderful Winter Wishes...

This is going on my friend's Christmas present - she has a little girl so I know she will love this!

Check out more new creations using these classic sets here and there's still time to join in with our current challenge of Winter Fun for a chance to win a TSG gift certificate!

I'll be back later with my Bellarific Friday DT post - see you then!

 

Tag for a thank you pressie

Just popping in to show you a tag I made using the gorgeous new There She Goes Give Thanks stamp set again...

I totally love this set!  I kept it pretty simple and fresh and this will be going on a bottle of wine to thank a good friend.

You still have time to join in with the There She Goes challenge for thanks or thanks giving - check out all the deets here.  Okay, I'm off to get a bit of dinner and then to visit a new pub that's just opened in our village.  Thanks for visiting!

 

You're to dive for!

Morning all!  Today I'm showing you my There She Goes Trendsetter card and I followed this week's challenge of pattern power and use dots and stripes together...

I know it's not seasonal again but I really prefer to make sunny fresh cards instead of autumnal ones.  This fun fella is from the Aquaholics set, along with that sentiment.

I'm still doing my guest spot over at Sketch Saturday for November so here is this week's new sketch that I used...

I'm off to make some breakfast.  I'll be back later with my Lili of the Valley DT post.  Thanks for visiting!

A tag for a thank you pressie

Quickly popping in to show you a tag I made using the gorgeous new There She Goes Give Thanks stamp set...

I kept it pretty simple - you don't need much with such lovely images.  Just a piece of ochre ric rac and some twine and - voila!  It's also perfect for this week's There She Goes challenge for "leaves" - there are certainly plenty of them around after our high winds on Monday!

Right, I am off to bed now - ttfn!

 

There She Goes Snowman Soup Blog Hop Challenge

It's day 4 and the last day of  the There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges with the October new release! and we are showing you a super fun set called Snowman Soup by our lovely illustrator Chaitali...

 

Here's my Trendsetter make of two treat holders...

I couldn't get a great photo of these but they look fab in real life!  They are definitely going to my niece and nephew - they will get a kick out them!

That is it for this month's new release for There She Goes - hope you enjoyed seeing the inspiration and don't forget to link up every day for a chance to win these goodies!  I'll be back later with my Bellarific Friday DT post - ta ta for now!

 

There She Goes Pugalicious Blog Hop Challenge!

It's day 3 of  the There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges with more of the October new release!  Today we have another super cute set by Torico and you're gonna love this set!  It's called Pugalicious - the perfect name for this fun set!

 

Here is my Trendsetter make...

Oh so cute!!!  I love this set!  I used Lili of the Valley Winter Wishes paper and my Sizzix heart embossing folder.  This is definitely going to a male work colleague who owns a pug!  The set also includes Christmas versions of this adorable dog!

Tomorrow is the last day of the There She Goes sneak peeks of the October release so see you then!

 

There She Goes Give Thanks Blog Hop Challenge!

It's day 2 of  the There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges to showcase more of the October new release!  Today we are showing you the new Give Thanks stamp set by our sweet illustrator Chaitali...

Here is my Trendsetter make using this beautiful set...

I love this set - so grown up compared to the cuties I usually design with!  I simply stamped the leaf stamp using Versamark Brilliance ink for a soft sheen and my Darice embossing folder for texture.

Thanks for visiting and I'll be back tomorrow with day 3 of the There She Goes October release - see ya then!

 

There She Goes Happy Falls Blog Hop Challenge!

It's the start of  the There She Goes Blog Hop Challenges to show off all of the September new release!  Today we are showcasing a new set called Happy Falls by our designer turned illustrator Danielle Lounds!

Here is my Trendsetter make using this lovely set...

Such a sweet set!  I matched them up with My Minds Eye papers and embossed kraft cardstock with a Stampin' Up embossing folder (don't think you can buy it anymore).



I'll be back tomorrow with day two of the TSG new release and my CC Designs DT posts - ttfn!