Christmas again at Fab'n'Funky Challenge

Hi everyone,

I'm back with my second post for today.

if you are looking for my Paper Shelter blog post it's below this one

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #315

hosted by our lovely team mate Susan

and as this is the last Wednesday of the month the theme is

"Christmas"

I've coloured a sweet image from our fabulous sponsor this week.

Di's Digital Stamps.  I was thrilled to win a challenge a while back and

this cute digi was part of my selection.   They are called "Pass the Parcel Mice"

available under the Christmas section of the shop.

Coloured with Copics. White frantage added around the square.

Sentiment is from LOTV

Boughs are Marianne dies, run thru my Xyron then Hero Arts Prisma glitter added

Doily, dp and ribbon from my stash

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge #174

Dream Valley Challenge #136

Ellibelles Creative Moment Challenge 

Fairy Tale Challenge #147

My Time to Craft #325

Thanks for stopping by today,

hugs,

Anything Goes at TPS

Hi everyone,

Surprise!....another post for The Paper Shelter.  Yes, I did post last week but

today the design team are starting their summer break with both teams participating

.....so I'm back again.

The theme is a favourite....Anything Goes.   The design team will not be

commenting on your entries but the fantastic prizes offered by our wonderful sponsors

Veronica and Pedro will still be up for grabs as always.

I've coloured "On Air" available here in the shop.

Details:

Coloured with Copics

Hair: E08, E18, E93, E95

Skin: E11, E21, E000, E0000, R4, R20

Sweater: R12, R02, R21

Dress: B02, B01, B00

Shoes: T3, T2, T1

Microphone: W4, W3, W2, W00

Flower cut from G45 Precious Memories DP using SB Rose Creations Die

Lace from WOC

Pearls from my Stash

Happy Birthday - MFT

Shape: Go Kreate Square Frilly Frame #10

I hope that you will pay a visit to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog 

 and see what the rest of the very talented Design Teams

 have created for your inspiration and hopefully 

you to will want to take part in this "Anything Goes" Challenge.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #24

Crafty Friends Challenge #36

613 Avenue Create Challenge #186

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challeng #38

One Stitch At A Time #267

I'll be back shortly with my Fab'n'Funky post.

hugs,

Challenge #258 The Paper Shelter

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter Challenge #258

with the theme of "Ribbon"

As always we have the wonderful Veronica and Pedro 

of The Paper Shelter as our sponsor 

 

 

I've coloured " Serena" available here in the shop.

Coloured with copics.  Sea was created using Marianne Designs Clear Stamp Border TC0838

stamped with Versamark then Ranger White Embossing Puffs powder was added before heat setting.

Sturdy Bridge and Peace Doves are both MB Dies

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Dragonfly Dreams

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #38

Simon Says Challenge - Nautical/By the Sea

Stamps & Fun = Creativity

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hope you get a chance to stop by the blog and see the wonderful inspiration

from my team mates and play along if you can.

hugs,

Oh what a lovely trio...

Hi everyone,

Back again as promised.  

If you are looking for my Fussy and Fancy post it's below this one.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland

where our lovely Kath is hosting and has chosen the theme "Carol Singers"

We are fortunate to have two wonderful sponsors this week.   

Bunny Zoe's Crafts

There is a "Closing Down" sale going on now with at least 30% off.... 

and

A Random Fan

 I Copic coloured a stamp that's been un-inked for several years...shame, shame!

It's called Christmas Choir Boy part of the Chrissy Armstrong Collection at Whimsy Stamps

Musicality Collage from Memory Box

Sentiment from LOTV

Bough is from Marianne Dies 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - N 

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #160 

Christmas Cards All Year Round  July Challenge 

Holly Jolly Christmas #76 - song Joy to the World

Merry Monday Christmas Challenge

Stamps & Fun #282

Sweet Stamps July Challenge

Thanks for stopping by today and have a good weekend everyone.

hugs,

 

 

Christmas in July at Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge

Hi everyone,

I'm scheduling this post, as alway since it goes live at 3 am my time. 

 We finally have rain today..yeah! Not often we cheer for rain but we are in such need 

of a good soaking it's worth celebrating.

Tomorrow I'm off to lunch with friends then we get to have our oldest granddaughter

for a couple of days and I can't wait.  She is such a happy teen and we enjoy her company.

Now..on to my post.  Today starts a new challenge at 

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #168

where our super talented Norma is hosting.

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous

Magnolia-licious

Today's card is a little different from the pastels I've used the past couple of times.

This sweet image from  Ppinkydolls Art called Small Princess

is all dressed for the ballet.

Details:

Coloured with Copics

Design papers from Graphic 45 Nutcracker Suite

Tree on the left is Dee's Distinctively Snow Covered Tree die

Tree on the right is MB Magnificent Pine

Clock die is Sizzix - Tim Holtz

Sentiments are Graphic 45 Nutcracker suite chipboard

Raffia from my stash

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Christmas Card Challenges #32
Christmas Card All Year Round Challenges
Craft Rocket Challenges #19 
Digital Delights by Louby Lou #11 

Merry Monday Christmas Challenge
 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 I'll be back shortly with my post for Winter Wonderland

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #313

Hi everyone,

It's Wednesday and time for a new challenge at 

Fab'n'Funky

where our lovely Wendy is hosting.

The theme she has chosen is "Use a Sentiment".

I've coloured with Copics a sweet image that was generously supplied by our

amazing sponsor this week.

All Dressed Up Stamps

This cutie is called Hippie Chick and is available here in the shop.

The sentiment is from TLC, printed on white cardstock and framed using

Spellbinder Antique Frame and Accents die.

Larger butterfly cut in pink using MB Moonlight Butterfly die,

then MB Kaleidescope Butterfly was cut in green and attached

using Xyron.  Image framed using SB Floral Ovals die.

Smaller butterflies are Martha Stewart punches

Green cardstock is SU Certainly Celery...pink is SU Pink Pirouette (love this combo)

Copic Colours:

Skin: E11, E21, E01, E000, E0000, R20, R11

Hair:  E35, E33, E31

Green: G99, G94, G21

Pink: R85, R81, RV10

I would like to enter the following challenges:
All Dressed Up Challenge #58
Craft-Dee BowZ July Challenge
Craft Your Passion #320
Lemon Shortbread Challenge 
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #152
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge

Come join us this week at Fab'n'Funky.  There's a great prize

from All Dressed Stamps awaiting the winner.

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs,

GDT ~ Crafty Boots Challenge

Hi everyone,

I'm back again with my second post for today and am so excited as I have the honour of being

 a Guest Designer for Crafty Boots Challenge for the second time. 

 Thank you to the lovely Dionne and the rest of the team for having me.

The current theme is Christmas in July...and I do love making Christmas cards.

I've wanted to colour this darling image for some time now so this was the perfect occasion.  

She is from Aurora Wings and is called  "The Nutcracker Ballet" Clara in Arabesque with a Nutcracker.

 

Coloured with Copics. The sentiments are Graphic 45 

Poinsettia is a Memory Box Die as well as the Frostyville Wreath.

The Christmas Tree is a Cheery Lynn Designs Die O Tannenbaum X-mas tree

Lace is fromWild Orchid Crafts

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aurora Wings Challenge #32 - My Favourite Colour - Pink

Crafty Calendar Challenge - July Challenge

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #37

Pile it On Challenge #112 - Favourite colours - pink & cream

Thanks for popping by again and I hope you have a crafty week.

hugs,

 

Polka Dots and Pastels #101

Hi everyone,

Can you believe it's Monday already...the weekends just fly by don't they.  Hope yours was a good one.

Today starts a new challenge at The Cutie Pie Challenge where the theme is "Polka Dots and Pastels"

We have two wonderful sponsors this month.   

Sweet Stamps  

and

 Little Blue Button.

I've coloured Hawaii Flower available here in the Little Blue Button shop and made a little milk carton.

I've used a sheet of StampinUp paper that I've been hoarding...just love this colour.

Coloured with Copics the Hawaii Flower and fussy cut it then added to the front with pop dots.

Pink Ribbon is from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting with Friends Challenge #24

Jo's Scrap Shack #146

Simply Papercrafts Challenge #32

Thanks for stopping by today and we'd love it you could play along with the Cutie Pies this month.

psst....I'll be back shortly with my second post for today.

hugs,

A Summer Time Favourite..

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at The Paper Shelter 

where the theme is "Use a Summer Image and Happy Colours".

I've coloured with Copics just the head shot of one of my favourites in the shop

...Pretty Little Sailor. 

As always we have the wonderful Veronica and Pedro of The Paper Shelter

as our sponsor offering a fabulous prize of $30. to spend on their website here, 
and if you have used one of their gorgeous images you will be entitled to the whole amount
 but even if you haven't you will still receive 3 digi images of your own choice. 

 I got to play with one of my new dies too...Marianne LR0417 is the port hole..

and I just love it.  I added acetate to the inner circle too.

The ships wheel is also part of this set.  The anchor is a Marianne Craftables silver selection

CR1275.  Rope is from my stash.  The sailboat is a Whimsy die...sentiment is an old Amy R Stamp set Beach Sentiments.  Design paper Whimpy Stamps By the Sea

I hope that you will pay a visit to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blogspot  

and see what the rest of the very talented Design Team have created for your inspiration

 and hopefully you to will want to take part in this weeks Challenge. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Glitter N Sparkle Challenge #195: Red, White & Blue
Marianne Design Divas Challenge #6

Melonheadz Friend

Simon Says Stamp Blog - Red, White & Blue

Scrap Creations Red, White & Blue

Thanks for stopping by today.

hugs,

Snow Much Fun at Winter Wonderland

Hi everyone,
Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians.  Lots of events planned for this long weekend to celebrate the country's 149th Birthday.  And of course there is UEFA Euro 2016 going on too so there is excitement everywhere...and yes I will be cheering for Wales today!

Since this is Friday we have a new challenge starting at Winter Wonderland hosted by the very talented Anet who has chosen the theme "Snow Much Fun" ...things you do in the snow.   I coloured a High Hopes rubber stamp called Snowman Sled Ride SS010   I liked these little characters so much I bought three of them.

 This week we have the wonderful Crafts U Love as our sponsor

offering a £10 Voucher to the winner.

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:\
CHNC Challenge 287
Christmas Cards All Year Round July Challenge
Holly Jolly Christmas #75

Inky Chicks Challenge #69  

Thanks for stopping by ~ hope you can play along with us this week.

hugs,