NGCARDS: April 2015

29/04/2015

Creative Inspirations - Cute Critters !

Good Morning!

This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Cute Critters!
Simply include some animals on your creations. I dug out one of my older Penny Black stamps as they don't get inked up as often as they should.

This week's prize is from RIVERSIDE CRAFTS and is a £10 GIFT VOUCHER!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps

Maja Design Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Bark Heart, Cheesecloth & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Nestabilities & Paper Doily

Twinklets Diamond Dust

White & Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Pale Blue Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, E00, E21, R20, Y21, B60, BG93, BG96, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

28/04/2015

Papertake Weekly & LOTV Design Collective !

Good Morning!

We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Take Your Pick! Each time we have this challenge theme we offer a selection of themes you can play along with. I decided to use the Sketch option along the Colour option - White plus 1.

Today's card is also my other April card for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

ALLSORTS - BRING ON THE BLING

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Pretty Parade' Stamp

LOTV 'Country Meadow' & 'Country Gent' Papers

Flowers from The Ribbon Girl & Wild Orchid Crafts

Bark Heart & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Nestabilities, Paper Doily & Twinklets Diamond Dust

White & Yellow Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, Y00, Y11, Y21 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

23/04/2015

My Mums Craft Shop - Wee Fairy Topper !

Good Morning!

Today I have an extremely pink and girly card to share with you all, which should make a change to all the blue's recently!

I have used one of the cute Hobby House Toppers which make it really easy to make quick cards if your pushed for time.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - SHAPED CARD

INGREDIENTS -

The Hobby House 'Posey' Wee Stamps Toppers - FROM MMCS

Maja Design Papers

Flowers, Cheesecloth & Ribbon Trim from The Ribbon Girl

Twinklets Diamond Dust & Paper Doily

Silver Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

22/04/2015

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch !

Good Morning!

This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch! A nice and easy challenge for you all this week.
This week's prize is from KENNY K DOWNLOADS and is 4 IMAGES OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE! All of my DT, including myself, were lucky enough to use images provided by the sponsor this week.

Sketch no.9

INGREDIENTS -

Kenny K Downloads Digi Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Bark Heart, Cheesecloth, Button & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Nestabilities & Paper Doily

Twinklets Diamond Dust

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver & Pale Blue Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, B23 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

21/04/2015

Papertake Weekly - Cute As A Button !

Good Morning!

We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Cute As A Button!

I treated myself to the new Flower Garden Stamp Set by T.Holtz last week after a few weeks of umming and ahhing and managed to have a little play last weekend. I have also combined today's creation with this month's 12 TAGS OF 2015 tag.

INGREDIENTS -

Flower Garden Tim Holtz Stamp Set

Tim Holtz Word Die & Tape

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Button & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Gold Glitter Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Inks - Abandoned Coral & Walnut Stain

Distress Markers - Peeled Paint & Fired Brick

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

19/04/2015

Ribbon Girl Colour Challenge - National Flag !

Good Morning!

It's time for a brand new theme over at the RIBBON GIRL COLOUR CHALLENGE today,

this month's challenge is to use a colour from your National Flag!

I decided to use the colour blue and here's a look at the gorgeous goodies I used.

Daisy White Mulberry 40mm, Cheesecloth Fabric, Chrysanth White Kort & Godt, Bark Hearts, 23mm Pale Blue Organza Ribbon, Beaded Stamen Blue/White, White Seam Binding, 38mm Vintage Blue Fluted Edge Sheer Ribbon, Natural Hemp Twine, Princess Pin Blue, Dusky Blue 10mm Open Rose, Dusky Blue 30mm Wild Rose, Ivory 10mm Open Rose, Ivory Carnation.

OTHER INGREDIENTS -

The Hobby House Coloured Topper

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Paper Doily & Twinklets Diamond Dust

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

15/04/2015

Creative Inspirations - Seeing Stars !

Good Morning!

This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Seeing Stars!
This week's prize is from CULT PENS and is a £10 GIFT VOUCHER!

Today's card is also my first card for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE. I have used one of the more recent LOTV Stamps and teamed it with a Blue colour scheme instead of your typical girly colours!
Not only that but it is also my Monthly card for THE RIBBON GIRL.
You can find all the gorgeous products I have used from their shop listed below.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - THINGS WITH WINGS

ITEMS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL -

Daisy White Mulberry 40mm, Cheesecloth Fabric, Chrysanth White Kort & Godt, Bark Stars, 10g Pack Pearl Button Mixture, 23mm Pale Blue Organza Ribbon, Beaded Stamen Blue/White, White Seam Binding, 38mm Vintage Blue Fluted Edge Sheer Ribbon, Princess Pin Blue, Dusky Blue 10mm Open Rose, Dusky Blue 30mm Wild Rose, Ivory 10mm Open Rose, Ivory Carnation.

OTHER INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'You're A Star' Stamp & 'Petal Fresh' Papers

Nestabilities & Paper Doily

Twinklets Diamond Dust & Stickles

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, B000, B12 & W1

Before I go I should also mention that LOTV currently have a special offer on!

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

14/04/2015

Papertake Weekly - Words Words Words !

Good Morning!
Well it certainly seems like I have ignored you all over the past few days, I hate not having anything to share for a while, but time and crafting hasn't been on my side lately!

However I am back today with my card for the new challenge over at

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Words Words Words!

Typically the only chance I had to photograph this card was on a cloudy day, so apologies for the poor photo quality. Oh and no your eyes are not deceiving you, this is indeed my first Christmas Card for 2015! Eeeek!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

WINTER WONDERLAND - WHITE ON WHITE

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamp

Doodlebug Sequins - Lily White

Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

08/04/2015

Creative Inspirations & My Mums Craft Shop !

Good Morning!

I don't usually like to combine cards, but due to being at work and lack of time over the past few days I didn't have much choice!

Today's card is for CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS and can also be found over on the MMCS BLOG today. Both the Stamp & Papers are available over on the MMCS website along with cute decorative Pins I have used!