Sweet Poppy the Circus Girl....

Hi there everyone, Emma here...

Well I had a bit of free time over the last weekend and decided to make another little Christmas gift....yes, it's another notebook!!!  These are my new favourite things to make at the minute hehehe!!!

I also could NOT resist using one of the new Saturated Canary images designed by the very sweet Krista Smith,  I am SOOOOO in love with them all....

....I thought I would join in with the sketch over at the Saturated Canary Challenge blog which I thought was fabby, so this is my take on the sketch!!!  I used some papers by Bo Bunny and My Minds Eye, all the edges have been distressed, glittered and machine stitched,  The gorgeous lace is from Hobbycraft and the delicate pink ribbon is from the fabulous Fred Aldous here in Manchester...

...the seam binding ribbon I have used on the notebook rings is from the market....

....'Poppy the Circus Girl' has been coloured with grey lead pencil....as you all know I still LOVE doing this style of colouring!!! I am so LOVING these images....I think I may get addicted to them!!!  The cute little birdhouse charm is from Crafty Emma's Store and the nobbly bobbly trim is from my stash....

...the flowers are a bit of a mix, some by Prima and Hobbycraft and I made the tiny pink twisted rose from seam binding which you can see there peeking out,  I made a tutorial HERE on how you can make these...

Thanks so much for looking and for the amazing comments you all leave me, they really do make my day...

Biggest huggles

Emma

xxx

Challenges entering:

Saturated Canary Challenge-Sketch

Creatalicious-anything goes

Fun with shapes and more-shabby/vintage

Crazy 4 Challenges-anything goes

Stamp Scrap and Doodle-anything but a card

Truly Scrumptious-distressing

Crafts and Me-use a digi

ABC-anything goes

The last Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge.......

Hey everyone, Emma here...

Today is a bit sad over at The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges as it is our very last Challenge, it has been a wonderful experience having the opportunity to create with all the talented and very lovely girlies on this team and I will miss it heaps, thanks so much to Stephanne and Kylie for all your hard work, you have been AMAZING and thankyou for having me it has been F*A*B*U*L*O*U*S!!!!!!!

Our theme for the very last challenge is 'PINK'....my favourite colour!!!!! We would all LOVE it if you joined in with us!!! Click HERE for some fabby inspiration from the other fuzzies!!!

I decided to make another scrapbook page of my little 'Princess Izzy'....I really enjoyed myself making this page!!!  I used some paper by My Minds Eye, I distressed, glittered and machine stitched the edges....

.....The large rose I made myself with the Spellbinders Rose Creations Dies, the other flowers are a mix by Prima and Hobbycraft, the hessian fabric is from stash and the lace and fancy pink trim are from the market...

....I made the clay tile myself following the lovely Gabrielle's tutorial HERE...this lady is just amazing and so inspirational!!! I totally LOVED making these little tiles and they can be quite addictive too...I made loads!!!...

....For the gorgeous clock I used the Tim Holtz Weathered Clock die {which I LOVE LOVE LOVE} with some chipboard, I painted it white first then used some distress inks around the edges, stamped some swirls over the top and added some Tim Holtz Rock Candy Crackle Paint all over it...the effect is amazing, I really love the shabby/vintage look it gives!!!  The pins are from my stash and all I do is add a few extra beads to make them sparkle a bit more....just perfect for my little Princess don't you think?!?!?!?!?!

I hope you can join in with us for our last Fuzzy Challenge, thanks so much for looking and all the fabby comments you leave me...

Big hugs

Emma

xxx

Challenges entering:

Totally Gorjuss-anything goes

Sisterhood of crafters-use a flower

Charisma Cardz-anything goes

A Vintage Treasure Chest....

Hey there everyone, Emma here.....

Well this week I finally got some free time to have a play and make something a bit different that is going to make a fabby little gift!!!!

I found these great little bown chests from Hobbycraft as you can see in the picture below......

BEFORE...

AFTER....

I had so much fun decorating this cute little Treasure Chest up!!  I painted the top of the box with Tim Holtz Crackle Paint in Tattered Rose {LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff!!!!}, then I distressed the edges a little when it was all completely dry with some distress ink.  I used some gorgeous papers from My Minds Eye all around the sides and distressed the edges.....

....Back View...

...The gorgeous lace is from the market....

....I used a little metal cream frame that I have had for ages, I distressed it up a bit and added some flowers and charms which are from Bunny Zoes, the tulle is from the market...

....I LOVE using Tim Holtz Crackle Paint, the effect is amazing and I really love the shabby/vintage look it gives to everything. I have used Rock Candy on the heart and some buttons from stash...

....I love using things with different textures on my creations, the pin is also from the local market and I have just added some extra beads of my own...

...this is the view of the top, I have used the very gorgeous Magnolia Angel Wing Die {LOVE this die!!}, loads of bits and bobs from stash, and I am loving the label making machine {we have had for ages!}, the labels look great on vintage creations...

....I have made the large gardenia flower and the tiny blossoms myself, the other flowers are a mix from Wild Orchid, Hobbycraft and Prima....

I hope you enjoyed looking at my little vintage creation, Thankyou for all your amazing comments I really love reading each and every one of them....

Big hugs

Emma

xxx

Challenges entering:

Charisma Cardz- Glitter it

Dutch Dare Cards- anything but a card

Crafty Catz weekly Challenge- metal and lace

Totally Gorjuss-anything goes

Sweet Mouse!!!....

Hey everyone, Emma here...

Today I am showing you all another gorgeous little stamp that is available from Vilda Stamps Webshop....You can also visit the Vilda Stamps Blog HERE to see all the other creations from the FAB team!!!

.....I have made a corner bookmark, I love doing these!!!  As always I have used some of my scraps up, the flowers are a mix by Prima and Hobbycraft, the lace and ribbon is from my market and the little charm is from Bunny Zoes....

....I have used stamp V504 available at the Vilda Stamps Webshop, I have used grey lead pencil to colour this cute little mouse....

Thanks for looking everyone, and for the fabby comments!!

Big hugs

Emma xxx

Tickled Pink Stamps Previews....Wizard Eric

Hi there everyone, Emma here...

Over at Tickled Pink Stamps this week we are previewing the brand NEW......

 'Spinks and Spooks Collection' illustrated by Christina Dee and this FAB collection comes with a sentiment release designed by the talented Ann Vento.  Today we are introducing you to the amazing 'Wizard Eric'!!  Click HERE for some amazing inspiration from the gorgeous Pink Ladies....

I have made a tag....as you know I am crazy about making these!!!  My papers and the hessian fabric are all scraps from my stash, the rosette I made myself and the lace and ribbon are from the market, the flowers are a mix by Prima and Hobbycraft...

....I have coloured 'Wizard Eric' with grey lead pencil on kraft card....I am still loving this effect!!!...

...The new sentiments and frames from the set are just FAB...you are going to be amazed by them!!!

Thanks for looking and for the lovely comments you all leave me, I really appreciate them all...

Big hugs

Emma xxx

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #23...

Hey everyone, Emma here....

Over at Tickled Pink Stamps Challenges today we have the theme 'TEXTURE', well I love to use loads of different texture on my creations, so this was a nice easy one for me!!!  Click HERE for lots of fab inspiration from the team and the guests!!!

I have made a corner bookmark, tutorial HERE on how to make these lovely little gifts!! My paper scraps, ribbon and hessian are all from stash, and the flowers are a mix by Prima and Hobbycraft...

...This gorgeous sentiment is from the 'Pink Victorian Sentiments Set' designed by the lovely Ann Vento, and is available at Tickled Pink Stamps.  I love this set of sentiments and you can use them anytime!!!

Thanks for looking everyone, and for the comments you leave me...

Big hugs

Emma xxx

Fuzzy Wuzzy time!!!!!

Hey there everyone, Emma here....

It's time for some Fuzzy Wuzzy cuteness again over at The Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenges today, and our theme for this month is a recipe....'3 papers, 2 buttons and the colour blue'.  If you want even more inspiration click HERE to see the amazing creations the other fuzzy gals have come up with!!!

...I have made a mini 4"x4" card again...I really love this cute little size!!!  My papers are all scraps and I have distressed, glittered and machine stitched the edges, my hessian fabric is also from stash and the pearly trim and ribbon are from the market.  The flowers are a mix by Prima and Hobbycraft...

....I have used the gorgeous 'Marvin's Easter Egg' designed by Marina Neira, and is available at The Stamping Bazaar.  I have coloured this little cutie pie with a mix of grey lead pencil and Promarkers and chalks...

....I have stamped onto another piece of scrap patterned paper {See I used 3 papers on a dinky card!!!!}  The sentiment is from the new 'Pink Victorian Sentiments Set' designed by the lovely Ann Vento and is available at Tickled Pink Stamps.  I have also used the 'Pink Valentine Die', which is also available at Tickled Pink Stamps.

Thanks so much for looking and for the lovely comments you leave me....

Big hugs

Emma xxx

Little Troll!!!

Hey everyone, Emma here...

Today I am showing you all two really gorgeous little stamps that are available from Vilda Stamps Webshop....You can also visit the Vilda Stamps Blog HERE to see all the other creations from the FAB team!!!

I have made my favourite size 4"x4" mini card, my paper is by Basic Grey and I have distressed, glittered and machine stitched the edges, the flowers are a mix by Prima and Hobbycraft and my ribbon is from my market....

...I have used stamp V187 available at the Vilda Stamps Webshop, I have used grey lead pencil to colour this cute little troll....

....I loved this cute mini postcard stamp V515, also available at the Vilda Stamps Webshop, it is going to be such a useful stamp!!!

Thanks for looking everyone, and for the fabby comments!!

Big hugs

Emma xxx

'I Love Marvin!!!!!'

Hey everyone, Emma here.....

It's Tuesday and that means it's my turn at The Stamping Bazaar to show you some more CUTENESS!!!

Call across to The Stamping Bazaar Blog to get a massive load of inspiration again from all of my fabby teamies this week!!!

....I have made a dinky 4"x4" card again....this size is so addictive to make and is just fab for using up my scraps!!  My papers are tiny pieces of scraps from stash and I have distressed, glittered and machine stitched the edges, the lace and seam binding is from the market and the hessian fabric is also from my stash.  The flowers are a mix by Prima and Hobbycraft.  The sentiment on the ticket is available at Tickled Pink Stamps, I stamped it into one of the tickets designed by Ann Vento at Raindrop Echo Designs...

...I have used my all time favourite CUTE CUTE CUTE little 'Marvin the Bat', designed by Marina Neira and is available at The Stamping Bazaar Store, he has been coloured with grey lead pencil on Kraft card....loving this effect!!!  Call across to The Stamping Bazaar Store and just take a look at the amazing and extremely cute images all designed by Marina, you won't be able to resist them!!!

You can call across now to Alberts blog to see what gorgeous creation he has for you all today!!!

Thanks so much for looking everyone and all the comments you leave...

Big hugs

Emma xxx

Lil Victorian Steampunk Release Day Blog Hop!!!!!

Hey there everyone, Emma here...

YAYyyyyyy...its time for the Tickled Pink Stamps release day Blog Hop, Whooooo hoooooo!!!!!!!

It has been another exciting week of previews over at Tickled Pink Stamps introducing you all to the new  'Lil Victorian Steampunk and Victorian Sentiments release' and as always on every one of our release day blog hops you can be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes so click HERE for all the details!!!

Now.....if you have arrived here from the lovely and very talented Debbie you are on the right track!!! 

For my card I have used papers by By Making Memories, all the edges have been distressed, glittered and machine stitched, my flowers are a mix by Prima and Hobbycraft and the seam binding is from the market...

....here is the gorgeous 'Lil Victorian Steampunk Lylah' designed by Christina Dee, and is available at Tickled Pink Stamps .  I have used grey lead pencil to colour her....I am still addicted to this kind of colouring!!!....

.....This is one of the sentiments from the new 'Victorian Sentiments set' designed by the lovely Ann Vento,  that I stamped inside one of her very own tickets available from Raindrop Echo Designs. {I blanked out the middle of the ticket and then stamped my sentiment inside}

Now your next stop in the hop is the lovely Eulanda happy hopping everyone!!!!!!

Thanks for looking everyone and all the comments you leave me....

Big hugs

Emma xxx

A Spoonful of Sugar...Vintage!!!

Hey there everyone, Emma here...

Our new Challenge this week over at A Spoonful of Sugar is 'VINTAGE'....The theme chosen by me heehee!!!! Now this is a real easy one for me as I love everything vintage/shabby......so Click HERE if you want some amazing inspiration from the rest of the gals and to see full details of the challenge!!!

I have made another little 4"x4" card again and I used up a few more scraps, all edges have been distressed, glittered and machine stitched, the pretty vintage label is from The Graphics Fairy...

....the gorgeous sentiment and frame are designed by Ann Vento for Raindrop Echo Designs, the flowers are a mix from Hobbycraft and Prima.

Challenges entering:

Anything goes-distressing

Papertake Weekly-anything goes

Little Red Wagon-Sentiment or greeting only

Paperplay- shabby chic/vintage

Raise the Bar-sentiment only

Thanks so much for looking and all the comments you leave me...

Big hugs

Emma xxx

A Spoonful of Sugar....Birthday Wishes

Hey there everyone, Emma here...

Today over at A Spoonful of Sugar our theme for this weeks challenge is 'Birthday Wishes',  this is a lovely easy one and its always handy to have a few Birthday cards spare don't you think?!?!?!?!

For full details of the challenge and the prize and to see the GORGEOUS inspiration from the Design Team click HERE...

For my card this week I have used papers by K&Company and as always I've distressed, glittered and machine stitched the edges, the lace , feather and other bits and bobs are all from stash, I have added extra beads and crystals to the pins for a bit of extra sparkle!!!

....I have used the very BEAUTIFUL 'Suzi' designed by the amazingly talented Sylvia Zet....you should check out her new store 'Wee Stamps'.....GORGEOUS!!!!  I have coloured her with grey lead pencil, I love this effect!!!  My flowers are a mix from Hobbycraft and Prima...

....I have used some blank tickets by Raindrop Echo Designs and put my own birthday sentiment into one of them and the 'Just for you' stamp is available from Tickled Pink Stamps HERE...

Challenges entering:

Creative Cottage-Fabulous florals

Truly Scrumptious-Swirls and pearls

Dutch Dare Cards-sparkle, glitter and bling

Crafts for eternity-hearts, glitter and pins

Stamptacular Sunday-Someone special

Thanks for looking and all the FAB comments everyone,

Big hugs

Emma xxx

The Stamping Bazaar.....Spots and Stripes!!!

Hey there everyone, Emma here...

Today at The Stamping Bazaar we have our new challenge starting and our theme is 'Spots and Stripes', this is a nice easy one don't you think?!?!?!?  For full details of the challenge and the prize click HERE...

I have used my very favourite character 'Marvin with Daisies' designed by Marina Neira, he is just the cutest little bat ever!!!  My papers are by Making Memories and I have distressed, glittered and machine stitched the edges, the lace is from the market, and the flowers are a mix from Hobbycraft and Prima...

....I have coloured 'Marvin with daisies' with grey lead pencil, I am so loving the black and white images at the minute....they go so well with everything heehee!!!...

....I have used the Pink Valentine Die and matching sentiments stamps available HERE at Tickled Pink Stamps, the pearly swirls are also from Tickled Pink Stamps.

Thanks for looking and all the lovely comments you leave me...

Big hugs

Emma xxx

Hansel sends his love....

Hi Susan here....

Today at The Stamping Bazaar we are starting our first challenge of 2011 with a very easy theme to get us all back into the swing again - 'Lace and Ribbon'.

For full details of the challenge and to get some fabulous inspiration from the design team call across to The Stamping Bazaar. Don't forget to join in the challenge with us, the prizes are fantastic!!

I have used a great sketch from Mojo Monday Challenges, my backing papers are from my stash, all the edges have been glittered with stickles. My ribbon, lace and gems are from our local market.

This gorgeous digi image has been designed by Marina Neira and is called 'Hansel with flowers', you can purchase the image from The Stamping Bazaar Store. Check out the store while you're there, Marina still has some special offers on two packages from our Christmas releases, they are only going to be available for a short time so don't forget to take a look.

I used Promarkers to colour him, I glittered the edges of the topper with stickles.

My flowers are from Prima, I added a brad to the centres and then glittered the edges of the petals with stickles.

My sentiment has been designed by Ann Vento and is available from Raindrop Echo Designs.

I changed the colour to a light purple to match my colour scheme.

Challenges I am entering:

Mojo Monday - Sketch

Totally Gorjuss - For someone special

Kaboodle - Anything goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

Fab n Funky - Anything goes

Thank you for taking the time to look at my card and for leaving your wonderful comments, I love reading them......I hope you liked it.

Love Susan

xxx

A Gift for you!!!.....

Hi Susan here....

Today at Fussy and Fancy it is the chance for Group B to remind you of our ongoing challenge 'Anything but a card'. Its a great chance to make something for someone special as a gift. For full details of the challenge and to see some fantastic inspiration from the design team call HERE, and join in the fun with us all.

Now onto my creation for this challenge....

I made a gable box for the challenge, its a fabulous size and holds quite a good size gift, mine has a fancy pair of socks rolled up inside it!!

You can find the details of how to make the gable box from Splitcoast Stampers HERE.

My red card base is from The Papermill Shop and is a beautiful textured card. The rest of the backing papers are from my stash, I distressed the edges and added some glitter. The little piece of hessian and raffia trim is from our stash.

This gorgeous little digi image is just one of the new releases designed by Marina Neira that are on a special offer at the moment from The Stamping Bazaar Store, he is called Marvin with Candy Cane. I have coloured him in using Promarkers and then cut him out to layer him on top of the hessian. The flower is from Prima, I added extra colour with chalks and glittered the edges of the petals with stickles then used a yellow brad in the centre.

My sentiment designed by Ann Vento is from Raindrop Echo Designs. I used a twisting technique on my computer to slightly twist the text, then I changed the colour of the text from black to red, after that I cut the tag shape and gently inked the outer edges before distressing and adding glitter to the outer edges. The ribbon and candy cane brad are from our stash.

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my gift box and for leaving all your wonderful comments, they are very much appreciated. I hope you liked it.

Love Susan

xxx