Elzybells Guest Designer...FINAL DAY..Note Card & Envelope Wallet Tutorial

Good morning.Today is my final day to showcase you my creations for Elzybells.I have really enjoyed showing you these cards and projects over the last week. Today I am going to show you how to make note card & envelope wallet.I made one of these a short while back after I first saw it on someones blog..so here is the link to the lady who created it originally. I have obviously done my tutorial in different words,pictures,stamps,papers etc. So here you go..................

Note Card & Envelope Wallet

Supplies needed for wallet ...

03-025 Wavy little note
20-009 Keep in Touch clear set
8½ x 11" blue bazzill cardstock
2 pieces 5½ x 4¾" lemon bazzill carsdstock for back & front covers
1 piece 5 3/8 x 4 5/8" designer paper for front cover
2 lemon eyelets
1 piece smooth white scrap card for stamping
Silent setter or crop a dile
Polka dot ribbon
2½" circle punch
3" scallop circle punch
Colouring medium
Bone folder
Memento ink pad
Small scrap of blue bazzill cardstock

Supplies needed for notecards.....

4 pieces 5½ x 4¼" lemon bazzill cardstock
4 pieces 5¼ x 4" smooth white card


Firstly take your 8½ x 11" blue bazzill card and across the top of the 8½ side score it at 6" and 6¼".
Then turn your card and across the top of the 11" side, score it at 5¼" and 5¾".

Then, with your scissors you need to cut out the small middle section at the bottom. Cut up to the top score line.
Now fold and crease all your score lines with your bone folder

You now need to add your 2 eyelets that are going to hold down your pockets. You only need 1 eyelet for each pocket. Take your setter and punch about ½ an inch in from the side. Repeat this on the other pocket

Now set your eyelets and remember the flattened back of your eyelets will be showing on the front and back of your wallet... but don’t worry as these will be covered in the next step.

Take your 2 pieces of 5½ x 4¾" lemon bazzill card and on one of them adhere the designer paper onto it. Adhere this entire piece to the front of your wallet & adhere the remaining blank lemon piece to the back of your wallet. You will now notice that these cover up the back of your flattened eyelets.

Now, on the back of your wallet stick a small piece of double sided tape in the middle of your lemon cover. Attach your ribbon around the wallet so that the ribbon sticks down at the back and then you can tie it up at the front of your wallet.

Take your elzybells clear stamps and stamp your image onto the small piece of smooth white card. Colour and then punch out with your 2½" circle punch. Then, take your small scrap of blue bazzill card and punch out a 3" scallop circle and mount the image onto the blue scallop. Attach to the front cover of your wallet. Then stamp the elzybells sentiment ‘just a little note’ on a piece of smooth white card and mount onto a piece of blue bazzill card. Adhere this sentiment to the bottom right corner on your designer paper.


Finally, we need to make the notelets.
Take a piece of the smooth white card 5¼ x 4" and stamp your sentiment across the 4" top. Then stamp your image in the bottom right hand corner. Repeat this with the 3 remaining pieces of smooth white card. Then adhere the white card to the 5 ½ x 4 ¼" lemon card and repeat this with the remaining 3 pieces. Stamp your image onto the envelope and colour, repeat this with the 3 remaining envelopes.

Now add your notelets and envelopes inside your wallet pockets and tie up.


I hope you have all enjoyed this tutorial, it really is very easy to make and the Elzybells stamps are perfect for this project.Thank you for stopping by :)

Elzybells Guest Designer ...DAY 4

Afternoon everyone. It's day 4 of my Elzybells Guest Designer spot and I have 2 christmas cards to share with you..........

Sue: "This is my Christmas shadow box. I love the colours and the adorable stamps. The images are coloured with copics and glitter added for the sparkle."

Sue: "I like the simplicity of this card, I kept it simple with just 2 colours... very striking I think!"


There's just one more day of my guest designer spot - tomorrow I will share how to make a note card and envelope wallet!



Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :)

Elzybells Guest Designer ..DAY 3

Afternoon all, it's day 3 of my guest designer spot at Elzybells and today I am going to share 2 more of my Elzybells creations with you.......

What's your all time favourite product?
I will have to say my copic ciaos, it’s like using a brush and painting and such a beautiful finish with them.

What do you like to see on a card?
I think less is more on a card, to me the main focal point of a card is the image so I like to keep my cards simple so the eye can focus on the image.

What item would you not be without?
I could not be without my beloved copic ciaos.

Do you have a specific process when making a card... Do you plan your card before starting or does it take shape as you create?
I tend to start my card by selecting my image, then I choose the paper and try and match the colour from the papers to the image and then lastly end up colouring blooms with copic ciaos because I never seem to have the colour I want.

Sue: "I love this card, it is a sweet straight forward card, nothing fussy as your stamps don't need loads of flowers and embellishments.I used scallop card and liquid pearls. The bear was coloured with prismas and blended with sansodor and the parachute was paper pieced cut out and decoupaged.The sentiment was created on the PC.

Sue: "This is a little post it note holder I made. I love this sweet little pad and it's so very simple to make.... again your stamps are perfect for this project"

Here is the link to a tutorial to make this post it note holder yourself.

Thank you for stopping by and taking a look at my elzybells creations...I hope you all enjoyed them :) Please pop back tomorrow for 2 more elzybells cards.

Elzybells Guest Designer...DAY 2

Well here is my second post for today ,so please don't forget to scroll further down and have a look at my christmas card I made earlier. Today is day 2 of my guest designer spot for Elzybells and I have a couple of sweet treats to share with you all.....



Where do you get your inspiration?
I get lots of wonderful inspiration from the many fantastic blogs I visit. It’s great to see so many different techniques and the generosity of these people is amazing. They are all so willing to share their talent. My biggest inspiration though is from my friend Kim Fee, she never fails to inspire me and has kept me card making for the last 3 years. So.. if I ever wanted to stop creating…Kim wouldn’t let me!


Do you have a favourite colour scheme?
Now if you asked my husband that question about me he would say PINK… and yes I do like pink but my favourite combination is blue and yellow together…. such fresh spring like colours.

What's your favourite Elzybells stamp?
Hmmm, now that’s a difficult one, but I am going to say I adore the ‘Hey cupcake’ clear set… and the ‘Sweet like chocolate’ clear set and….. the ‘Keep in touch’ clear set... oh dear that was 3... lol

What's your favourite technique?
My favourite technique is stamping and I enjoy colouring my stamped images and seeing them come to life in front of my eyes. I now enjoy masking, especially with the Elzybells cupcake stamps.

Sue: "Here is something a little different and I love this card and was delighted with how it turned out. This card will go to my sister as she loves cake and she loves to read. I used the cupcake stamps and I must say these are a delight and fun way to stamp, there are so many variations with them. I love 'em! These have been colored with copics and the bookmark is removable. You can find a tutorial for the corner book mark HERE

I love that Sue has made a bookmark which isn't the usual long rectangle shape - a fantastic idea!!

Sue: "Here are a selection of sweet bags I made.I really enjoyed making these and found it very difficult to keep the children away.My favorites are the cookie bag and the rolo bag...Mmmmmmm" I hope you have enjoyed my sweet creations for today,please pop back tomorrow for day 3 of my guest designer spot to see some of my creations...thanks for looking :)

Sketch & Stash Challenge 14...Digistamp Boutique Chloe with Snowball

Afternoon all from a very wet licolnshire, can't believe I was burning in the garden on Sunday and now I'm getting wet through dashing out to fetch the washing in!

Also, thank you to you all who left me such wonderful comments regarding my Elzybells guest design work, I really appreicate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment, it means a lot to me :)

Todays card is for the The sketch & Stash challenge and a fabby sketch it was too..so easy to put this card together...thank you:)Pop over to the challenge and have a look at the gorgeus cards by the DT, they really are stunning:)

For todays card I used my new digi nitwit papers,these are a lovely polka dot blue from the summer collection, the image is my new gorgeous Digistamp boutique Chloe with snowball which I coloured with promarkers and added a sprinkling of glitter, I mounted Chloe onto silver mirri card,blooms are from poppicraft and ribbon and gems from my stash.you can purchase chloe HERE

Whoooo....I'm The Guest Designer for Elzybells...DAY 1

Afternoon all ,well a few weeks back I told you all that I had some news to share with you, well.... let me tell ya it has been a real struggle keeping this one quiet..lol . I was amazed when Elizabeth from Elzybells asked me to be her guest designer for July...I was gobsmacked ...lol. I really enjoyed making my creations to showcase this week and selecting my stamps was very difficult as all elzybells stamps are gorgeous and as always I want them all!....So each day this week I will share with you my cards and a tutorial which i have created for Elzybells.Do pop over to Elzybells blog and also see my creations there and see which stamps I have used for the projects. You can purchase any of the stamps HERE. For todays selection I used the ladybug bears stamp and coloured them with my prismas and blended with sansodor,paper is SU. For my 2nd card I used teddy antics stamp and coloured with copics,paper is again SU and I also paper pieced the balloon.Remember to stop by tomorrow and see the 2nd day of my creations for Elzybells.Thanks for looking :)

Pollycraft Monday Challenge*19*...'Get to the Point'...AND SOME NEW RULES

Prizes

Good morning everyone from a very sunny lincolnshire.The weeks are just flying by and today we bring you another Pollycraft challenge.....BUT this week there are changes to be made....oh yes, so please see below what Paula (The Boss) has to say.................

Challenge *19* GET TO THE POINT and NEW RULES!
Hello everyone!!
Its me..Paula...
and boy do we have a challenge for you this time!!!!......
we've had some kicking and screaming from the DT on this one...Hee Hee!!!
Before I get on to the new challenge, i'd like to say a HUGE thankyou to everyone who entered last time, and I need to mention a couple of important things...
Firstly, DT member Emma L is taking a little break.....
If you are reading Emma...I'd like to say on behalf of the whole team... we are missing you already, and can't wait to have you back!! xxx
and secondly....we have decided from now on there will be a little change to the rules.....
YOU CAN NOW USE ANY PRODUCTS YOU WISH ON YOUR ENTRY!!
NO LONGER ANY NEED TO USE AN ITEM FROM POLLYCRAFT!
ALTHOUGH WE'D LOVE IT IF YOU DID....
So as long as you follow the theme of the challenge, and the work you submit is your own....
you can pretty much enter what you like.....
So.... on to the challenge......
I've set the challenge this time, and I'd like to see you use ARROWS on your work....
yep...you read right.... ARROWS!
and to celebrate the new rules..... I'm offering a MEGA special prize for 1 lucky winner....
One lucky winner will recieve.....
6 x 6 Basic grey pad- Offbeat
American crafts 6pk ribbons-Red essentials
American Crafts greenhouse felt flowers (70pcs)
Laura ashley Fabric brads -Love Song
Sizzix originals Die -Double hearts
A full set of Twiddly wings Digital stamps
And
A signed 8 x 8 print of an original artwork by moi....
Wohooooo....

Paula

Wow what a fabby prize for the winner,please do come and join in the challenge, remember you can use anything on your creation...we would love to see you join in too...you can find the challenge HERE and to take a peep at the rest of the DT's creations...they are gorgeous:)

For my DT card I used this adorable pollycraft digi image from the twiddly wings collection.I coloured her with copics and added glitter to her wings, papers are basic grey,sentiment is a hero arts stamp and flowers are from my stash.You can purchase this adorable image HERE.

Please pop back here later as I have some news to share with you all :-)

Digistamp Boutique....Jack & Snowman

Afternoon all,just a quicky from me today as I'm cooking dinner and still waiting for our pool to fill..lol...yes, it's true it hasn't filled yet.We turned the tap off at 10pm last night and put the cover on(that was fun...lol) and hubby was up at 7am this morning & turned it back on,I still think it will be another 2 hours before it is full and by that time the sun will have gone....lol

Right todays card is a DT card for the Digistamp Boutique, I have used the Jack & Snowman digi image.I love this cute image,Jack looks so cheeky peeking out behind the snowman.This was lightly coloured with copics and gliter added around the edge of the snowman and for the snow.Paper is pink petticoat,red bazzill card and the sketch is an old mojo monday sketch..You can purchase this cute image HERE.......thanks for stopping by :)

click on piccy for a close of the sparkle :)

Bee Crafty challenge 8..'Things with Wings'

Afteroon everyone and wow what a hot day it has been her eagain today and I have been sooo busy.DH is just putting the kids new 15ft pool up and then I will be getting a heater for it!

Right less of the chatter and lets get on with todays challenge and DT card. The challenge this week over at Bee Crafty is 'THINGS WITH WINGS' you can use anything digi..(you don't have to use bee crafty downlaods) you have 2 weeks and there is a fabby Bee Crafty digi download for the winner.So ...come on ladies pop over to the Bee Crafty challenge and join in too,there are lots of adorable digi downloads to purchase all at very affordable prices and something for everyone.Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT's card s they really are outstanding and lots of inspritration.You can find the challenge and cards here...

For my first DT card with the Bee Crafty team I used the whimsical girl butterfly catcher,I think she is so cute,I coloured her with copics and used my scrummy BG papers,bazzill card and ribbon and blooms from my stash.I also made this scallop bag and filled it with yummy jelly babies.I was pretty pleased with how they turned out:) thanks for stopping by and remember we would love you all to join in too ....so please spread the word:)

Papertake Weekly..Dawny's Sketch

Good morning everyone and another sunny day here in Lincolnshire,we had a little rain earlier but now it is beautiful :)

Todays card is for Dawny's Sketch at Papertake Weekly,thanks Dawny for another fabby sketch, I always like working with Dawny's sketches :)

I used another NEW digi image of Bernard the owl available to purchase from The digistamp Boutique, I think he is adorable and Bernard is the offer of the month so do pop over to The Digistamp Boutique and take a look HERE.Bernard has been coloured with copics and mounted onto basic grey papers.

Please do pop back here tomorrow as I have my first DT creation to share with ya all for the Bee Crafty challenge ...thanks for looking:)

Sketch & Stash Challenge 13......Meet Bernard

Afternoon bloggers,oooh what gorgeous weather we are having at the moment, I hope this carries on for the rest of the summer as I just love it nice and hot :)

Todays card is for the sketch and stash challenge and a fabby sketch it is too..thank you ....and don't forget to pop over to the challenge and take a look at all the gorgeous cards by the DT:)

Today I am going to introduce you all to ny NEW digi image 'Bernard reading',isn't he adorable with his baby owls? Thsi is one of the latest digi downloads to be released yesterday by the very talented Sally-Ann at the Digistamp Boutique. I coloured them with copics and used my new papers which were hidded away in the bottom of my papers box. You can purchase Bernard HERE.Tomorrow I will pop on another Bernard card....so don't forget to pop back here...thanks for looking and enjoy this beautuiful sunshine:)

The Next Level..Issue 5..Introducing MIA

Afternoon all.I popped over to The Next Level blog and wow am I impressed with what the girls do on there.The blog is bursting with inspiration and tips..well done ladies it must take up so much of your time. My card today is for the next level sketch and what a fabby sketch it is to..thank you :) Make sure you pop over to the Next level and take a look at all the fabulous creations :)

For my card I used my NEW Mia Bride digi download from The Digistamp Boutique,She has just been released today along with other new digi images.....Bernard Owl, Madge and Marissa the mermaid...all of them are fabulous, it was difficult to know which one to start with so, toady I'm showing you my Mia the bride card. Mia was colored with copics and mounted onto Basic grey papers form the bittersweet pad, sentiment was printed on the PC and blooms are from my stash. Pop back here tomororw to see my next batch of DT cards for the Digistamp Boutique using Bernard.You can purchase these new digi downlaods HERE

VC Stamp challenge #5

Todays card is for the VC stamp challenge and this week it's a sketch and I sure do lurve me sketches, it makes creating so much easier especailly when you have so little time like I do at the minute. I found Victoria Case a couple of weeks ago and instantly bought a few digi images and wow I am hooked on her designs,they are fabulous and such fun images, I sure will be buying some more ...so pop over and take a look at her wonderful images and rubber stamps.

For my card I used VC sexy chef digi image, I coloured her with copics and mounted her onto black card,I used red bazzill card and large nesties to cut the circles, paper is the fabulous SU from my gorgeous friend Kim and the sentiment is a woodware clear stamp (I think) Do take a look at the challenge ,the cards by the DT are fabby.

Well yesterday I went out for the day,I met up with the lovely Emma and lovely Joanne at Brigg.We all had a gret time and lots to chatter about,my SIL Elaine came also and she really enjoyed her day too.We had coffeee, chats, more chatting, craft shopping, more chatting, dinner and then even more chatting...lol... So thanks Emma and Joannne for a fabby day out we both really enjoyed ourselves and next time we will venture a little further closer to you...lol

Thanks for stopping by to take a look :)

Papertake Weekly...Delightful Downloads...Thank You Teacher

Good morning everyone. The challenge this week at Papertake is...DELIGHTFUL DOWNLOADS'. This this have given me the chance to use my new Digi teacher downloads from the fabby Digistamp Boutique. I coloured them with copics,and cut out and attached with foam pads.Papers for the girl one are SU and the papers for the boy from my stash.Do pop over to the Digistamp Boutique there really is a great selection of digi images, something for everyones taste...Thanks for stopping by and taking a look:)

Blog Candy Give away to Celebrate Elzybells Birthday & Sneak Peeks

Morning everyone from another gorgeous sunny Lincolnshire:)
Just to let you all know about 4 very talented crafters who are giving away yummy Elzybells blog candy for the birthday Celebrations and sneek peaks of Elzybells.


Just pop over to each of there blogs, have a look at their gorgeous sneak peeks of the latest Elzybells stamps to be released..please leave a comment on there blog and link them up:)

The first one is my lovely friend:-


Kimmie...you have until Sunday 28 June


Michelle......you have until Thursday 25 June



Stephanie...you have until Thursday 25 June



Charlene... you have until Saturday 27 June

Friday Sketchers #57 & Secret Crafter..Pink & Green....Meet Margo

This card covers 2 challenges the first challenge is Friday Sketchers and this weeks sketch is by Beatrix, it's a fabby sketch and i enjoyed working with this one and shall definately use it again..thank you Beatrix:) The second Challenge is SCSC and the theme this week is pink and green.

I used my new gorgeous digi image 'MARGO' which is soon to be released in different poses from Pollycraft.I coloured her with my copics and used SU papers which were a fabby and generous gift from my gorgeous and sincere friend Kim(thanks Kimmie),sentiment is also part of the new digi designs too.I will let you all know when Margo is to be released,but do pop over to pollycraft and take a look at Paula's other fabulous designs:)

Please scroll down to post below as I posted my pollycraft DT card earlier,crikey 2 in 1 day :-0

Pollycraft Monday challenge #18...Emma W's Diamonds & Gems/Bling

Good morning everyone,crikey the weeks are flying by and today it's time for another Pollycraft Monday Challenge..Todays theme has been chosen by my lovely friend Emma W and she has chosen a fabby theme of Diamonds & Gems/Bling...so lets see some sparkling creations by you all.Remember you must use at least 1 item from the Pollycraft range and the prize this week is another fabulous and very generous prize from our Paula..it's a £10 VOUCER to spend on absolutely anything at the Online Pollycraft Shop..how fab is that:)

So ladies and gents, pop over to our challenge and take a look at the other wonderful cards by our DT and come and join in too, we would love to come and visit your blogs and see what you create.

For my DT card I decided to make a flowerpot card,I just love these cards and have been meaning to have a go at one for ages.You can find the tutorial HERE to make one.I used my gorgeous pollycraft papers and flowers download for this card,bazzill cardstock and gems..very simple to make and the pollycraft papers come complete with the flowers and are so affordable so come on ladies... have a go at making a flowerpot card..honest they are so easy:) You can purchase any pollycraft papers,stamps and digi images HERE

Also, pop back later as I am going to introduce you to the latest stunning creation of Paula's at Pollycraft,she has been busy again and has come up with another stunner called 'Margo' she will be available to purchase very soon but I will give you a peep of her later and I must admit I am very pleased with the card for later...thanks for looking and I will be back later :)

Whoooooo. I'm on the NEW DT at BEE CRAFTY

Evening gang,well I am so excited and I gotta share this news with all me friends. I got an email earlier saying that I have been selected to join the NEW DT at Bee Crafty...WHOOOOOO.I only found this challenge blog and online digi download shop 2 days ago BUT as soon I saw those adorable fluffy bunnies(see post below)...well I just had to buy them and make a card cos I adore bunnies.There are lots of other different types of digi images to purchase,something for everyone really so do pop over to the shop and take a look, you can buy your digi images HERE. Also there is a Bee Crafty Challenge every 2 weeks and a prize up for grabs,this weeks theme is love and marriage and you can use any digi image so, pop over to the challenge blog NOW and check it out and join in the fun,we would love to see what you create. :)



Well you are all probably thinking this is my news I was gonna share with you that I mentioned a couple of days ago, well this is fabby news and I am overjoyed but I still have more fabby news to share with you....BUT you will have to keep popping back here and I will reveal all shortly:)



Yeh...................I know...I'm a tease.......lol



Thanks for stopping by:)

Bee Crafty challenge 6

Todays card is for The Bee Crafty Challenge,I only found this one 2 days ago and instantly purchased some digi dowloads and if ya know me you know I adore bunnies and Bee Crafty has lots of fluffy cute bunnies:)I have just managed to squeeze this one in before the deadline. I have used the Bee Crafty Bunny numbers download,arn't they adorable? The challenge this week is to use letters, numbers and/or words on your creation.I lightly coloured my bunnies with copics,cut them out and mounted them onto foam pads,papers are papermania for him,bazzill cardstock,quickutz alphabet, and nesties. This card is for my hubby from one of the children as it is his birthday very soon:)

You can purchase these gorgeous bunnies HERE

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look:)

More New Images from The Digistamp Boutique

Morning everyone. Sally-Ann from The Digistamp Boutique has been busy creating more fabulous digi images and this latest set sure is fabby.These are called ' The Everyday Collection Set 1' & consist of 2 A4 sheets of mixed images & greeting sentiments ,one set coloured and one set black & white and for a bargain price of only £2.50 and delivered instantly through your email box... you can purchase them HERE

I chose the cupcake image for todays card,coloured this yummy cake with my copics and lots of glitter added,CB happy birthday embossing folder & paper from my stash,well I must rush as I am going out soon . I have been so busy this last week...all will be revealed soon :)

Thanks for stopping by:)

Friday Sketchers..week 56...Meet the NEW.. Twiddly -Wings

Afternoon all from a very sunny Lincolnshire. This week over at Friday Sketchers it has been hosted by Jeanette and what a lovely sketch it is too ....just my type of sketch...thank you Jeanette :) Do pop over to the challenge and join in too, there are lots of gorgeous creations to inspire you by their fabby DT:)

Now, I want to introduce to the latest of Paula's fabby creations from Pollycraft.These are soon to be released and are called 'Twiddly-Wings' and they are just so adorable. They are also a pleasure to colour.I really enjoyed putting this card together.Don't forget Paula has just released 'Pierre' the hippo downloads at Pollycraft ,so pop over and take a look,Iwill let you all know when these cute Twiddly Wings will be available to buy:)

I used BG papers, Pollycraft download coloured with copics and glitter added to the wings and ribbon from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by:)

3 more male cards

As promised here are 3 more cards i have created,all very simple and quick to make too. 2 lots of decoupage,the easy push out die cut ones , mounted onto bazzill card and shapes cut out with nesties and a LOTV image coloured with copics.Only a quicky today as i am sooo busy,thanks for stopping by:)

2 Cards for the boys

Afternoon everyone from a very wet Grimsby.Today I have 2 cards to share with you all.These cards have been created for my 2 nephews whose birthdays are coming up shortly.I have used these cool digi downloads from The digistamp Boutique.They are called Alfie with footaball and Cool Aflie.Papers on cool Alfie are BG,sentiment is a wooaware clear stamp and the papers on football Alfie are basic grey and the striped one is from my stash.Both coloured with copics.You can purchase both ALFIE'S HERE

Pop back tomorow as I have 3 more cards to share with you, all of them for men and boys..thanks for stopping by:)

NEW Designs from Pollycraft...Intoducing Pierre...Daddy's Girl

Afternoon all,well what cute card I have for you all today.Paula at Pollycraft has been busy with her designs again and has come up with these gorgeous new downloads called 'Pierre the hippos'. There are 6 new and fabulous designs and they are all availabe to purchase NOW.This card is 'Pierre ..Daddy's girl' and I think this is my favourite image ,this card is going to my DH for Fathers Day from his little girl Becky. I have coloured this cutie in with copics,basic grey papers,punched flowers from the scraps of the papers and the sentiment is a woodware clear stamp. You can purchase these gorgeous NEW digi downloads HERE....do go and check these out they are perfect for Fathers Day cards and also men and boys birthday cards too...thanks for stopping by.....Be sure to check by here tomorrow as I have more mens and boys card to share with you all :)

Pollycraft Monday challenge *17* Ria's Recipe...321

It's time for another Pollycraft Monday challenge and this weeks theme is a recipe chosen by the lovely Ria.The recipe is 321...3 embellishments, 2 papers and 1 image. Remember you must use at least one pollycraft product.There is another fabulous prize up for grabs this week and it's a set of the new downloads PIERRE to be released later today,do pop over to the challenge and join in,we would love to see what you create. You can purchase the new downloads HERE

For my card I used this cute pollycraft digi download called Bex birthday bear and coloured her with copics and promarkers,papers are basic grey,bazzill cardstock,punched flowers,gems and ribbon and sentiment from my stash.You can purchase this download HERE

How many of you have spotted my new blog header??? well isn't it gorgeous,i just love it and I would like to thank the fabulous and very talented Sally-Ann for creating this for me.Thanks Sally-Ann you're a STAR :)

Lili of the Valley..challenge 28..Template challenge

It's been a while since I entered the LOTV challenge blog and I really wanted to squeeze this one in this fortnight as I loved the sketch.....thank you:)

I used my cute Arthur digi image from the Digistamp boutique,coloured him with copics and mounted him onto bazzill cardstock.Another nice quick and easy card:)

Do scroll further down for more cards which I added earlier:)

Meet DIY Jim & Snoozing Jim

Good morning all.Well as promised here are 2 more DT cards I promised ya , both made with DIY Jim & Snoozing Jim images available from the Digistamp Boutique.I just love these mens images and I'm sure all of you ladies have a snoozing Jim as your other half...I certainly do...lol

DIY Jim image coloured with copics,bazzill cardstock,craftworks candy,ribbon and paper from my stash.

Snoozing Jim was made simply with digi image,coloured with copics,bazzill cardstock and craftworks candy,sentiment is also a sentiment from The Digistamp Boutique.

Both such quick and easy cards to make and are perfect for those difficult men in our lifes and don't forget it will soon be Fathers Day,so these images are perfect for the occassion and you can download and save these images instantly and very affordable too... plus....no waiting .You can purchase all the fabby Jim images HERE :)

NEW Images from The Digistamp Boutique....Introducing Olive

Afternoon all and what another glorious day it is here again too,spoilt though by my 6 month checkup at the dentist this morning...eeek,but it's done now and was quite painless....this time :)

Today I have 3 cards to share with you all. I really enjoy putting my DT cards together for the Digistamp Boutique because I just love Sally-Ann's fabulous images so much.This is the latest set of digi images to be released at the Digistamp Boutique and are called ''OLIVE' isn't she adorable? i just love the cheeky smile of Olive in the flowerpot:)There are 3 new Olive images all gorgeous and you can purchase them HERE now.

Tomorrow I have 2 more cards to share with you...and i might add mens cards too,perfect forfathers Day which is fast approaching.....so be sure to check back tomorrow and see 2 more Jim cards with Digistamp Boutique images:)

Thanks for stopping by:)

Dare U 2 Digi ..Challenge 9..Donna's Sketch...Meet BBQ Jim..

Well I have finally managed to take part in the fabby DareU 2 digi challenge and I'm so pleased that my good friend Donna designed a sketch as I loved this sketch and found it very easy to work with..thanks buddy:)

I'd like to introduce you all to BBQ Jim another fabulous digi download from the very talented Sally-Ann from the Digistamp Boutique,I coloured
Jim with copics,paper from my stash,red & blue bazzill cardstock,sentiment is sally-Ann's too and gems from my stash.Ienjoyed putting this card together and this card will go to my dad for Fathers Day.Don't forget to pop over to the Dare U 2 Digi challenge blog and take a look at the gorgeous creations by the DT and if you want to buy BBQ Jim you can can purchase this chap HERE...

Keeeping popping back to my blog as I have 5 more cards to share with you,all created with Sally-Ann's latest Jim characters and the NEW Olive Cat images to be released very soon from the Digistamp Boutique:)

Passion For Promarker Challenge #1...'Anything Goes'

Good morning from a very sunny Lincolnshire. Todays card is for the new Passion for Promarker challenge and I am pleased I found time to enter this one as I do like my promarkers.The theme this week is 'anything goes'. I used my Jim Relaxing digi image available from The Digistamp Boutique,he is coloured with ruby,marsh green,french navy,blush,cocoa,burnt umber and blossom promarkers,SU backing paper and red bazzill,sentiment is also from sally-Ann at the Digistamp boutique.I only added the border at the bottom cos I had used liquid pearls and then decided against it but it had already dried and I ripped the paper chisling it off,so it had to be covered with the scallop border...lol.. Pop over to the challenge and take a look at the fabby cards by the DT and join in too.You can buy Jim and many other Jim designs here...thanks for looking:)

Cute Card Thursday..Challenge 62...Bit O' Bling...

Whoo...I finally got my pc back after several phone callls to the pc shop where I left it to be looked at because it kept switching itself off about 8 or 9 times a day.The shop said they didn't know what was wrong with it and it had behaved perfectly whilst they had had it.They said they did somethiung to the memory like reverting it back to old memory and then back to new or something like that,i didn't know what he meant but it cost me £15 for them to tell me nothing basically,so i'm a little annoyed about that.I could have bought a few stamps with that cash!!I only had it connected back to the net last night so it is too ealry for me to tell yet if it is going to switch off cos it hasn't been on long enough although I must say it does seem a little quicker...lol

It's sad that i missed my pc so much,i had megga plans to get loads of cards made this week during half term but once I lost my puter i lost all interest in card making so i best get me finger out me arse now and get moving...lol

Right lesss of the waffle and todays card although a little late is my guest DT card for Cute Card Thursday and what a fabby challenge it is too..A BIT O' BLING..you can use any jewels,gems ,pearls on your creations.For my card i used the puddy cats download from pink petticoat,covered the cats spots with red gems,paper ribbon and charm form my stash.I really enjoyed my 2 weeks guest designing for Cute Card Thursday,so thank you for that pleasure:)

Hoping to get caught up with you all over the next few days and I also want to try and squeeze in the new promarker challenge if i get time and the dare to digi challengee cos i have just seen my pal donna has done a fabby sketch for that one...Thanks for looking :)

Going to do something drastic!!!

I have had no choice but i am going to disconnect my pc in a minute and take it to the repair shop.It just keeps switching itself off more and more,so i'm taking it in to be looked at.I'm sure it won't take long and i'm hoping it may be back in a couple of days with a verdict! See ya all soon....Happy crafting :)

Pollycraft Challenge *16* Sue's challenge...'Monochrome'

Afternoon all, another quick post for me as I am having puter problems,it keeps switching itself off and then won't restart :(

For the Pollycraft challenge this week it has been my choice and I have chosen 'MONOCHROME' (various shades of one colour) but you can of course use hair and skin colour too. Up for grabs this week as a prize is the fabby 'Cherish stamp' .We would love to see what you create so come on and join in too.Remember you must use at least one item from pollycraft :)

For my card I used the new cherry kisses download papers called 'passion'and what a gorgeous colour they are too.Sentiment is a pollycraft stamp also.You can purchase these delightful papers and sentiment from here...thanks for stopping by :)

Guest Designer for Cute Card Thursday..Challenge 61...'A Sporting Chance'

Good morning all.Just a quick post as I go to morrisons on Thursday mornings and then I am out for lunch with my SIL :)

Well I must say it's a real honour and a pleasure for me to be the guest designer for the fabby Cute Card Thursday challenge blog for the next 2 weeks.This weeks theme is called 'A SPORTING CHANCE' just use any type of sporting image etc on your creation.Do pop over to the challenge and take a look at the gorgeous cards by the fabby DT,they are amazing:)

I used my new Daisy and Dandelion stamps,coloured him with copics and mounted him onto basic grey papers,sentiment & footabll stamp is also in the Daisy and Dandelion stamp set.Right thanks for stoppign by and taking a look :)

Cupcake Craft challenge 40..Sketch..Ruby Sitting

Todays card is for the Cupcake Craft Challenge and this week it's a fabby sketch by my lovely friend Donna,thanks Donna it's a great sketch and I enjoyed putting this card together :)Pop over to the challenge and be inspired by the beautiful cards by the DT :)

For my card I used another fabulous Ruby digi image by Sally-Ann from the Digistamp Boutique.I coloured Ruby with copics,papers are Craftworks and basic grey & the rest is from my stash.I loved how this card turned out and these are my fave colours too.You can purchase Ruby here...thanks for stopping by and taking a look :)

SCSC...#32..Glitter...Meet Ruby

Good morning from a very sunshiney,showery Lincolnshire.

Todays card and gift box qualifies for the SCSC where the theme this week is 'Glitter' do pop over to the challenge and take a look at the fabby creations by their DT.

Now this card and gift box has been lovingly created for a lovely friend of mine called Liz who I have negected a little lately,I have popped some blooms in the box for her cos I know she loves these blooms and I'm also going to stamp her some gorjuss girls from set 1 and set 2.Pop over to Liz's blog and take a look at her gorgeous creations,she makes the most amazing jewellry and she sells them on her website also.Liz,this will be posted out to ya next week:)

For my card I used this adorable new digi download called 'Ruby Fairy' from the digistamp boutique,I coloured her with promarkers and copics and added glitter to her wings.The paper is from papermania and the box was made with my scorpal.Check out 'Ruby' at the digistamp boutique ,there are 3 different designs and all beautiful...thanks for looking :-)

Sketch & Stash..Challenge 10...Cherry Kisses Pooch

Good morningall,another lovely sunny day but it's cool & breezy,so gonna take advantage and get the washing on the line.

Todays card is for the Sketch & Stash challenge and a fabby sketch it is too,just my type of sketch..so thank you:)Don't forget to pop over and join in the challenge too and take a look at the gorgeous cards by their DT:)

I used my new adorable Pollycraft digi download 'Cherry kisses Pooch' which is now available to buy along with many other cute digi images,papers and flowers.You can purchase them all HERE. I coloured her with copics,bazzill cardstock,paper,blooms & ribbon from my stash...thanks for stopping by :-)

Just Xmas & Birthdays..SKETCH & Papertake Weekly 'ANIMAL ANTICS'

Today my card has been created for 2 challenges.The first challenge is a fabulous sketch by Rheannon at Just Christmas & Birthdays challenge,thanks Rheannon,I loved the simplicity of this sketch.The second challenge is 'ANIMAL ANTICS' at Papertake Weekly,Do pop over to both challenges and take a look at the gorgeous cards by their DT's.

For my card I have used the adorable Arthur from The Digistamp Boutique,I really love these puddy cats,just so cute.I coloured Arthur with copics and gave him some spots but are little girl Becky says he has got the measles..lol.Paper is BoBunny (I think),large scallop nesties,blooms and ribbon from my stash and my fabby new shapebilites that I purchased from Tracey at Dies to Die for and I tell ya what excellent service I got(next day).You can purchase this loveable cat Arthur HERE....thanks for looking:)

Pollycraft Monday..Challenge *15*...FLOWERS

Good morning and it's time for another Pollycraft Monday Challenge and this weeks theme is 'FLOWERS' chosen by our DT member Diane. as few or as may flowers as you wish.There is a fabulous prize up for grabs again this week which is a full set of the 8 new moodle images.So do come and join in ,remember you must use at least 1 pollycraft item.We would love to come and vist your blogs and see your creations,you can find the challenge here.

For my DT card I decided to use the new Pollycraft moodles digi download,this is fleur flower,isn't she adorable? I coloured her with prismas and copics,paper and blooms from my stash.You can purchase The moodles digi download here and there are lots of new and adorable characters ready to be released very soon... so be sure to check them out here.Thanks for stopping by :)

SCSC..Brads or Eyelets...NEW cherry kisses from Pollycraft

Good morning everyone.My card today qualifies for the SCSC and the theme this week is Brads or Eyelets,well my card has plenty of brads on it:) Pop over to the SCSC adn take a look at the fabby cards made by their talented DT and join in too:)

I want to introduce you all to the NEW CHERRY KISSES range of digi downloads coming very soon from Pollycraft.Now I have to say these new images are delightful and i think these are Paula's best yet,so keep checking back, these digi downloads will be available to purchase at Pollycraft very soon.There are lots of diffferent images,papers & flowers so I tell ya all you're in for a real treat and all of the Pollycraft DT feel honoured to be be the first ones to play with them all:)

I used PM classical handmade paper,mounted onto foam pads over the digi image fairy castle,cherry kisses princess is coloured with promakers and copics,cut out and mounted onto foam pads,little blooms with brads decorate the deckled circle and the sentiment is an elzybells.Keep checking back for more cards made with cherry kisses....Thanks for looking :)

Meet Arthur..NEW from The 'Digistamp Boutique'

Morning bloggers from a very sunny Lincolnshire.Just a quick post today as I still have another birthday card to make for our son Ian jnr and it will have to be a cricket card as he is cricket mad..also I have to go out and get him a few little gifts so he has something to open in the morning, yeh I know I'm a big softy..lol

now less of the waffling...crikey I'm getting like my best buddy Kimmie...arrgh I'm in for it now....lol....right then,this DT card has been lovingly made with the NEW Arthur digi image from the Digistamp Boutique,isn't he just the cutest cat you have seen? well I loves him and he was a delight to colour too.I coloured him with my promarkers and cut a large nestie circle out of pink bazzill and mounted the bazzil with foam pads to give a 3d effect,blooms and sentiment from my stash.Pop over to the Digistamp Boutique where you can now purchase Arthur and 2 other different poses of this handsome cat.Thanks for stopping by and taking a look :)

Cute Card Thursday...Happy Mail

Afternoon all,what a lovely sunny day we have had here today, it's such a shame to stay indoors really, but i have had to catch up on some much needed housework :(

Right todays card qualifies for Cute Card Thursday,the theme this week is to make a card wich will make someone happy...well this card is for our eldest son Ian who will be 14 on Saturday and this card will make him happy as it will have loads a cash in it..lol

I used cool dude Alfie available form Sally-Ann's Digistamp Boutique,

I coloured Alfie with copics,mounted him onto my new papermania boutique papers and square nesties.Thanks for looking :)

Moodles Ivor footballer from pollycraft

Hi everyone,well another busy day for me and I am clapped out now so, I'm going to chill in front of the t.v tonight for a change.

Todays card is another little member of the adorable Moodles family.This chap is called Ivor football and he is available to buy now as a digi download from pollycraft.I coloured him with prismas and copics and used bg papers.Hope ya likey:)

Meet The New 'Moodles' from Pollycraft

Hi everyone,well what rotten weather we have had here today in lincolnshire.

Today I want to introduce you to the new MOODLES from Pollycraft.Paula has been so busy working on plenty of new designs and this little family sure are going to be popular.These are just so cute and are now available to purchase as downloads from the Pollycraft shop.There are 8 moodles in the family and this little sweetie is called 'moodles butterfly',she is my favourite.I have used my sizzix big die to cut the scallop base card,papers are bobunny and image is coloured with prismas and blended with oil.Pop over to pollycraft and treat yourself to this cute little family,keep popping back as there will be more of these cuties over the next day or so ...thanks for looking:)

More Design Cards For The Digistamp Boutique

Afternoon all,well it has been another lovely day here in lincolnshire and a busy one for me too.

As promised here are my next 3 cards which I have created with Sally-Anns new fabby digi images which are now all available at The Digistamp Boutique.All cards have been coloured with copics.Hope you all likey:)

The New Digistamp Boutique & Blog Is Now Open..

Whooo,I'm so pleased to announce that Sally-Ann's New Digistamp Boutique & Blog are now open. There are some gorgeous new digi image designs available and when I say gorgeous I mean gorgeous ...it has been such a pleasure for me to create my design cards with these beautiful images,Sally-Ann sure is one very talented lady.I shall post 3 of my GD cards today and tomorrow I shall post my next 3 so don't forget to keep checking back.Also when you visit Sally-Ann's boutique don't forget to check out the new blog too,there will be a competition each month with a fabulous prize....so come on ladies and gents get yourself over to the Digistamp Boutique,you won't be disappointed.

Right on with my GD cards .................

Don't ya just love this church/setting digi image, to compliment this image I used my new papermania handmade papers,they are like flock ..in fact i think we may have had some wallpaper in are lounge similar to these papers several years ago..lol, I thought it would make a change to see red/black for a wedding card...very classy I think:)

I just adore these digi love bird images ,they really are just the cutest little birdies i have seen.Papers used are BG,sentiment also comes with the digi lovebirds image.All images hae been coloured with copics.

Remember I will post another 3 cards tomorrow... more different adorable lovebirds and a new addition to the gorgeous owl family.....you can purchase all these digi images here

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look,please leave us a comment and tell me what you think to my creations :-)

Pollycraft Challlenge*14* Callum's Challenge..'A Card For A Child'

Good morning everyone,just a short post today as i have quite a few cards orders to get done today. This week over at Pollycraft Monday,Paula's son Callum has chosen the theme to celebrate his 10th birthday and he has chosen the theme to make 'A CARD FOR A CHILD' please remember to use at least 1 item from pollycraft and up for grabs this week is a fabby prize of the 2 latest gorgeous downloads called 'lil chapz, the space mission AND Ahoy Matey.So we would love to see whta you all come up with:)

I used the new 'Ahoy Matey' download and coloured this cutie with copics,papers from my stash and I chalked the nestie background cos it just looked too white.You can purchase these fabby downloads here.......Thanks for looking and I hope you likey:)

Basic Grey Challenge-sketch..& Some Fabby News

Good morning all from a very sunny Lincolnshire.Well I have had such a busy weekend and I have some news but first todays card qualifies for the Basic Grey Challenge and this week it's a fabby sketch from Christine,I loved working with this sketch and found it to be a nice quick card seems as I am in a hurry today.I used Basic Grey papers from the bittersweet pad which I adore,image is Lilly from the fabulous Sally Hancock at Grab-A-Doodle-Do,coloured with copics,brown bazzill cardstock,nesties,flowers punched with my new retro punch and gems added,however I did forget to pop the ribbon accross and I only remembered once I had stuck the image down and I wasn't goign to damage my card to add it so it's staying as it is..lol Do pop over to the challenge they have some gorgeous creations by their fabby DT :)

Also this card is for our darling daughter Becky(9) it's ....'Show time' and today she is doing a dance show at Cleethorpes this afternoon so the card is her good luck card.The show this year is raising money for our special baby care unit in Grimsby and aslo the childrens heart specialist ward in Leeds,so 2 very worthy charities and ....my news well I am so pleased to tell ya that I have been accepted onto the wonderful Grab-a- Doodle -Do Guest Design Team,whoooo I love Sally-Anns images and she has such wondderful talent,I'm really looking forward to working along side her and the rest of the fabby team.Right I best get moving I have some last minute sewing to do on the costumes.Thanks for looking:)

Debbies Blogoversary Candy Giveaway

Oh wow,what super sweet candy Debbie is very kindly offering.It's debbies blogoversary and she has over 62,000 hits and is giving this fabby candy to say thanks for stopping by.I think this must be the best candy i have seen so pop over to Debbies blog and take a look at her gorgeous creations,they really are all fabulous:)

Clare Curd..Signature Range..Sketch Challenge #3

Hi everyone,well I hopes you are all enjoying this lovely warm sunny weather:)

Todays card is for the Clare Curd Signature Range sketch challenge and what a fabby sketch it was to work with too.I used my fab Clare Curd stamping for him clear stamps,coloured my handyman with copics,used CC The Big One backing paper stack and by eck it is a big one..lol and some red paper form my stash,tools and sentiments are alss form the stamp set.Well i hopes you likey...thanks for looking and keep popping back as i have some exciting news to share with you all soon :)

Take a look at something new coming soon from Pollycraft

Good morning all,well another busy week just gone by, i just don't know where time goes :-0

Todays card was made for a very special little boy,it's Pop's son Tarrick -James,he collects postcards so I fetched him some back from Cornwall and made him this little card too.This is part of a new download with several gorgeous images that Paula from pollycraft has designed and this will be available soon,so keep your eyes peeled for more designs coming soon from Pollycraft :)

I cut the doily card base with my wild card cartridge on my cricut,adorable image from pollycraft,coloured with copics, stars and ribbon from my stash.Thanks for looking :)

Daisy,Dandelion & Friends.'SKETCH'..&..Cute Card Thursday..'MARSHMALLOWS & CHOCOLATE'

Good morning all from a very dull Lincolnshire.Todays card that I have to share with you is for 2 challenges.Whilst in Cornwall last week I purchased 4 sets of the gorgeous and cute Daisy and Dandelion stamps and I have to say i do love these little characters and I got each set at a brilliant price of only £3.79....so todays challenges are Daisy,Dandelion & Friends challenge 5 which is a fabulous sketch to work with,thanks for this sketch i enjoyed putting this card together :)and the second challenge is Cute card Thursday where the theme this week is marshmallow and chocolate.(pink & brown).do pop over to both challenges and take a look at the wonderful creations created by their designs teams.

I used Daisy and Dandelion papers,PM brown cardstock,pink bazzill cardstock,gorgeous Pickles & Onions Dasiy and Dandelion stamp set which I coloured with my copics,setiment is a woodware clear stamp,blooms from my stash and PM brads.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Pollycraft Monday... Challenge *13*..ORANGE....

Good morning everyone,I hope you all had a lovely Easter and that have enjoyed your time with your families.This weeks challenge at Pollycraft Monday has been set by are lovely Pops and she has chosen the fabby theme of 'ORANGE'.One other rule must apply is that you must use at least one item from Pollycraft.There is a great prize up for grabs again this week of extra set 1 from the Sharing Sherbert Range. Do pop over to the challenge and take a look at the rest of the fabby cards by the DT,we would love to visit your blogs and see what you create :-)

For my DT card I used 'Daydream' from the Sharing Sherbert Range,coloured her with copics and mounted her onto K&C paper 'hopskotch' & added a little ribbonand some blooms.You can purchase these stamps here

I just arrived back from Cornwall on Saturday,we had a fabby week and fortunately the weather was very kind to us.I also purchased lots of new crafty bits & I'm hoping to share more cards with you this week once i have got through the masses of washing and ironing.Hubby is taking us out for lunch soon as it is our wedding anniversary today too:)..Thanks for stopping by:)

Pollycraft Monday challenge *12*...DOWNLOADABLES

Good morning everyone,hope you all had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the sunshine.

Well it's Monday again and that means it's time for another fabulous Pollycraft Challenge.This weeks theme has been chosen by the lovely Emma and the theme is 'DOWNLOADABLES' you can make anything as long as it has at least one Pollycraft downloadable image on it.If you don't have any pollycraft downloadable images don't worry, pop over to the pollycraft online shop and take a look at the huge range of images and such a good price too,you can purchase them here.

Do pop over to the challenge blog and join in the fun,we would love to come and take a look at all your beautiful creations,remember to check out the rest of the fabby DT's cards whilst you're there:)

I am rather pleased with how my card has turned out,I used the cricut wild card cartridge to cut the doily shaped base card,inked the edges in lilac,added some small blooms and brads from my stash,image is the adorable Pollycraft Bex birthday fun bear,which I coloured with copics and mounted onto a lilac nestie and for the finishing touches I added a pertty ribbon.You can buy this image here,it's just £1.59 for 6 images,3 different images 3coloured and 3 black & white for you to colour.Thanks for looking :)

Cute Card Thursday..Challenge 53...'Family Affair'

Afternoon all,well I have been so busy over the last couple of weeks and haven't had much time to make cards or blog but I have made this sweet little card for my mam. This card qualifys for the Cute Card Thurday challenge this week and the theme is 'family affair'..make a card for someone.Pop over to the challenge and take a look at the gorgeous creations by the DT,they are lovely:)

I used my new WOJ stamp and coloured her with copics,papers are BG which I adore these colours and the ribbon is from my stash,hope ya all likey:)

I was so surprised last week as my DH booked us a surprise holiday in a luxury bungalow in Carlyon Bay Cornwall from 4 April for a week,me mam and dad are also coming with us :) I have lots of things to sort out this next week but don't forget to pop back on Monday as I have my pollycraft DT card to share with you all and I must say I am rather pleased with:)

Sally Ann's Blog Candy Giveaway

There's some very yummy candy over at Sally Ann's blog...Grab-a doodle -do.

Here's what you have to do to be in with a chance of winning and what Sally Ann has to say....................

This candy is just to say a huge thanks to all my lovely readers/friends, and to celebrate some of the fab things that have been going on lately.....eg, some of my designs being released as clear stamps shortly by DewDrop Craftz, my DT position for Willow Sketchie, and a couple of others....but you'll have to wait to hear those..lolAll you need to do is leave me a comment ON THIS POST, and spread the word about my blog candy by posting details and a link back on your blog. Becoming a Follower would be fab too, but not essential.If you don't have a Blog, don't worry, you can still be in with a chance by leaving a comment and becoming a follower of my Blog.So, what will you receive?

Making Memories GoodiesMulti pack Kate - 24 sheets of 12x12 in 6 designs (pink and green)Multi pack Emma - 24 sheets of 12x12 in 6 designs (blue and green)Kate trims - (to co-ordinate with the paper) (8 x 1 yard)Emma trims - (to co-ordinate with the paper) (8 x 1 yard)Kate ribbons and brads - (to co-ordinate with the paper) Emma ribbons and brads - (to co-ordinate with the paper) Basic Grey - Precision File set - a must for distressing card stock and embelliesSay it with Flowers - pastels - approx 30 paper flowers in a cute metal tubSay it with Flowers - brights - approx 30 paper flowers in a cute metal tubScrappy Cat clear stamp set - a range of 'Thank Yous' and quirky cute flower designsPapermania Adhesive stones - clearDaisy Bucket Clearly Petite Stamp - Fancy FlourishDiamond SticklesApprox 30 silver coloured charms (as seen)...and finally - two digital downloads of your choice from my Grab-A-Doodle-Do digital download shop - there will be additional designs added next week to choose from too.********* You have until 8pm (UK time) on Friday 27th March to take part. I will draw the winning entry by random.org and will post the name of the winner on the Saturday.....and I will post world-wide. ***So...Good luck everyone!...........Sally-Ann...xx(PS - you can only enter once)

So pop over to Sally-Ann's blog and take a look at her gorgeous creations,they really are very inspirational :-)

Cupcake Craft Challenge #31... Brown +1

I'm really loving these gorjuss girls stamps and this one in particular. I stamped and this one last night and added the cat to her and coloured it in whilst watching t.v. This card qualifys for the Cupcake Craft Challenge this week where the theme is brown + 1 so I decided to use brown + blue. Do pop over to the challenge and take a look at the wonderful cards by the DT.

This card was actually made though for Tracey as a good luck card, she has just opened a new craft shop in Grimsby called 'Running with Scissors' and I might add also a fabulous shop too with lots of yummy things in there and new stash coming in every day. I used my sugar nellie gorjuss girl and coloured her in with my copics,blue backing paper is also from Tracey's shop and the brown is Basic Grey.I used Dawnys fabby sketch for this card as I never got around to using this sketch last week.Sentiment is WOJ and the blooms and ribbon are from my stash.I also decided to decorate the envelope too,which i think is quite a nice touch.You can check out Tracey's blog here....thanks for looking:-)

Pollycraft Challenge *11*..Lynsey's Sketch

Good morning everyone from a very sunny Lincolnshire.Well it's Monday again and so it's time for another fabby challenge over at Pollycraft.This weeks challenge is a fabulous sketch by are lovely DT menber Lynsey,it 's a fab sketch Lynsey...thank you.

Remember you have to use at least one item from pollycraft.This weeks prize is a gorgeous stamp from the Sharing Sherbert Range 'Catch a falling Star' So come on ladies pop over to the challenge and take a look at the stuning cards by the rest of the DT and join in too, we would love to come and have a look at your cards also.You have 2 weeks to enter this:-)

For my card I used this gorgeous sharing sherbert rubber stamp' Daydream' you can purchase her here,I coloured her with copics and mounted her onto basic grey papers,sentiment is a freebie and blooms and pearls from my stash.Hope ya all likey:-)

Sketch Saturday..Sketch#42

Good morning all.Theres another fabulous sketch this week over at Sketch Saturday and it's just my type of sketch...thank you:) Do go take a look at the wonderful cards by the DT and join in too:)

For my card I used Basic grey papers form the bittersweet paper pad,scroll stamp from my fabby friend Heidi,my gorjuss girl stamp coloured with copics and the blooms are from my stash.Hope you all likey:)

Don't forget to pop back Monday as it's Pollycraft challenge day and we have a great challenge for you all...thanks for looking :)

Just christmas & Birthday card ..Sketch#22 by Linda

Good morning everyone form a very sunny Lincolnshire. I thought it was about time I made a card to share with you all and I did promise my lovely friend linda that I would take part in her sketch this week at Just Christmas & Birthday Cards Challenge,it's a fabby sketch ..thank you Linda.Don't forget to pop over to the challenge and take a look at the beautiful creations by the fabby DT :)

I used PM papers,PM blooms,Basic grey for matting, gorgeous download image form the fabulous Sally-Ann at Grab-a-doodle-do which is cloured with copics,sentiment was a freebie and the scallop border is a fiskars threading water punch.Thanks for stopping by and taking a look :)

Pollycraft Challenge **10**...Sue's Sketch

Good morning all,from a sunny but frosty Lincolnshire.Well it's Monday again so that means it's time for the Pollycraft Monday challenge..whooo. AND this week it's a sketch by ME. The rules are easy this week, follow Sue's sketch....
You can rotate the sketch and resize the elements if you wish, and also if you don't want to use the scalloped edges, thats fine too!!
Please remember you must use at least one pollycraft item on your project...
The prize this time is your choice of 5 downloads!!
Have fun!!!

For my card I used ny new BOBunnyPress papers from a new fabby new craft shop called Running with Scisoors in are town,thanks Tracey,I'm hoping you're going to get more of these in as I love them:)bazzill cardstock,gorgeous pollycraft image is Felicity 'Sweetheart' from the mary lous Shoes range, I coloured her with copics,sentiment is a hero Arts stamp and flowers form my stash.Do pop over to the challenge and join in too we would really love to see what you create and don't forget to check ou the rest of the DT's fabulous cards....Thanks for stopping by and taking a look :)

A card and some news.............

Good morning everyone,well I have been a bad bloger this last week.We had a lovely weekend at Chester,hard work though and I came home not feeling well at all, I feel a bit bit better now but still arn't right.I don't think it helps when DH and kids drag ya round zoos and ya end up walking 10 miles,I couldn't even bend my kness later..lol.

Well today I have decided to make a card, I have made other cards this week for my family but not challenge cards and you will see this is also not a challenge card,I have made this one simply because I wanted to and I enjoyed making it.The image is one of Sally-Anns gorgeous downloads from Grab-a-doodle-do which I have coloured with copics and mounted onto PM paper.

My news isn't anything exciting but with not feeling well I have decided to stand down as DT member for Secret Crafter, I just feel that blogging is taking over my life and I can't let it do that anymore,so now I will be posting less cards.I will still be doing my DT for Pollycraft..ya all knows how much I loves my pollycraft and I will still do challenges but just not all of them...lol

I also have been invited to do some GD elsewhere but more about that in a few weeks.

On a more positive note both my boys are big chess players and I'm pleased to say Ian(13) my eldest has qualified to play at the Lincoln Castle Tournament again this year,this is one of the biggest chess tournaments in the world,he has made it to Lincoln four times but never seems to get passed the megafinal stage,fingers crossed this time,he should be playing some time in April or May so it looks like I might have to give him some more coaching:) Unfortunately Tom(12) just missed out by a couple of points but he has enjoyed taking part up to then:)

Right I shall go and get some work done..Thanks for stopping by and taking a look:)

SALE....Pollycraft Woodland Elves

Theres a sale on at Pollycraft...all Woodland Elves stamps are now on sale, so pop over to the shop and grab yourself a bargain,you can find them here


Pop back here tomorow as I have a card to put on,yeh at last..lol :)

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #20...sketch

Good morning all.It's Secret Crafter Saturday again and this week we have a fabulous sketch for you all by are lovely Jill,thanks Jill it's a great sketch to work with :) Don't forget to pop over to the challenge and take a look at the wondeful cards by the rest of the DT:)

For my card I used Basic grey papers, bazzill cardstock,large square nestie, pollycraft Sharing Sherbert rubber stamps and I coloured her with copics.Well thanks for stopping by and taking a look :)

Truly Scrumptious.'FIRST SKETCH CHALLENGE'..AND...Cute Card Thursday..'SIGNS OF SPRING'

Good morning everyone.I have just squeezed a card in before we set off for Chester,well DH has gone into work so it will probably be nearer tea time before we leave now but i still have a pile of ironing to tackle.Anyhow, on with the card.Todays card is for 2 challenges,the first challenge is a new challenge called Truly Scrumptious and it's started off with a fabby sketch,this is a sketch I will use again so thank you it's lovely.The second challenge is Cute Card Thursday and the theme this week is 'Signs of spring' another fabby theme:) I used PM spring burst backing paper,Hero Arts rubber stamp'vase of tulips' coloured with copics,oval nestie,sentiment is printed on the pc and the ribbon and brads are from my stash.Do take a look at both challenges, the creations by the DT's are fabulous:)

Also don't forget to pop back to my blog tomorrow as I have automatically set it up for my DT card for The Secret Crafter Challenge to come on...thanks for looking :)

Willow sketchie...19/02/09...Sketch by Heidi..with a Twist

Good afternoon all, a late posting for me cos I have been so busy sorting clothes etc for our weekend away.We decided to go to Chester and will be leaving tomorrow dinner time but i'm hoping to have a card made for in the morning and I also have a card prepared for Saturday to come on automatically.

Todays card is for the fabby Willow Sketchie Challenge and this sketch is by my gorgeous friend Heidi, it's a wonderful sketch Heidi and you did us all proud,there is a twist though...Buttons and stitching is to be used,well I hate sewing so I did my stictching with a pen ..lol.. I used the gorgeous willow bear download with I coloured with copics and promarkers,all the paper is part of the download from willow designs except the purple sqaure nestie,flowers and tag are also from the download so great value for money,you can buy willow bear here ..sentiment is a hero arts clear stamp,bow is tied with ribon and some beads attached. Don't forget to pop over to the challenge and join in too and take a look at the fabby creations by the DT..thanks for looking:)

'Who Wants Candy'.....................

Mmm, I think the answer to that is 'YES' we would all love candy ..so heres a chance to get your hands of some very yummy blog candy.......................


Bev has 2 lots of fantastic candy up for grabs to celebrate her birthdayand an amzing 150,000 hits,so go check it out here and take a look at her stunning creations whilst you are there:)

Jacqui also has some yummy candy going too,this is to celebrate Jacqui's birthday and an amazing 50,000 hits...go check out Jacqui's beautiful creations on her blog

and.....................

last but by no means least is my gorgeous and lovely kind hearted friend Heidi...Heidi is celebrating 8,500 hits on her blog and wants to treat someone to some fabulous candy,go check out her fanatastic blog here

Spoonful of Sugar..SKETCH..AND..Cute Card Thursday..'MUSIC & DANCE'..AND Dutch Dare..'BOWS & BUTTONS'

Good afternoon everyone.Today I am having to combine 3 challenges,the first challenge is A Spoon Full of Sugar and this weeks it's a fabulous sketch by Debbie,thank you Debbie,it's just my type of sketch:) The 2nd challenge is Cute Card Thursday and this weeks theme is 'Music & Dance' and the 3rd challenge is Dutch Dare and the theme there is 'Buttons & Bows'.... Great themes for them all and a great sketch so please do all pop over & check them out and take a look at the gorgeous creations by the DT:)

For my card I used making memories paper,not sure about the stripey paper though, long rectangle nesties,image is the adorable Milly Prima Ballerina download from pollycraft,coloured with copics, sentiment, buttons and ribbon are from my stash...AND.......Donna before you say it,the buttons are mine,I just had to go to The Early Learning Centre and buy some of these gorgeous buttons after you kindly bought some for Becky....lol

Right I best get on,DH has just rang me from work and told me to book a hotel for the weekend,he is taking us away for a couple of days if I can find something suitable,it will probably be the midlnds safari park or Chester zoo....so I best get looking..thanks for stopping :-)

Willow Sketchie Challenge 05/02/09

Good afternoon,another surprise me posting 2 cards in 1 day.I didn't think I was going to get this card on though as we have had no internet connection with Virgin for a few hours.Anyhow, on with the card. This card is for the Willow Sketchie Challenge and the sketch is by the fabby Dawny,thanks Dawny ya know by now I love your sketches:) Now with this sketch theres a twist.....you need to use dimension and add some doodling and also use Willow Design image.I used SU papers,i love these colours and wanted to give this card a lovely spring feel to it.The gorgeous Daisy download is from Willow Designs which I coloured Daisy in with my copics and added gems to the flowers, this was then given dimension by raising the image on foam pads,I dooodled around the strip accross the middle and thats the only kind of doodling I can do I can assure you... even my matchstick men are rubbish...lol, adhesive pearls down the edge and sentiment is a sugar nellie stamp and and the bloom and ribbon are from my stash.Do pop over to the challenge and join in too, you still have a little time and also take a look at the gorgeous creations by the fabby DT...thanks for looking :-)

Pollycraft Monday Challenge..*9*...' THINK PINK '

Well it's Monday again and so that means it's another Pollycraft Challenge ..yeh...and this weeks theme is 'Think Pink' chosen by the lovely Diane.We want to see pink on your creations and remember you must use at leat one pollycraft item on your creation.We would love you all to join in and don't forget to pop over to the challenge and check out the gorgeous creations by the rest of our DT. There is a fabby prize for the winner..it's a gorgeous Pollycraft Billie Daisy Chains Stamp :-)

I decided to make a birthday box for this weeks challenge just for a change and it will soon be my neighbours birthday so this is a gift to her and but I will fill it with some different choccies for her as she isn't having these choccies cos these are mine..lol... I used pink bazzill card,scored on my scor-pal,image is the gorgeous and everso cute pollycraft patchwork elephants download and only £1.59 for several images, I coloured it with copics and added a fuscia ribbon.Thanks for looking and I hopes you all likey:-)

Sketch Saturday....Sketch #38

Good morning all.What a fabulous sketch there is over at Sketch Saturday,I always look forward to their sketches and this one one is just my sort of sketch I find enjoyable to work with.Pop over to the challenge and take a look for yourself at their sketch and their gorgeous creations by ther talented DT :-)

For my card today I used SU paper,pink bazzill card stock which I run through the cb folder'distrssed stripes', image is the adorable new and just out download caled 'Cutey Owl' from the very talented Sally-Ann at Grab-a-doodle-do,this has to be a fave of mine i just adores owls so.. thanks Sally-Ann for another gorgeous piece of art work. I coloured this owl with promarkers and copics and mounted onto a large circle nestie,sentiment was printed on the pc and ribbon is from my stash.Well I'm pleased with how this turned out and I hope you all like this card too.You can purchase the Cutey Owls here

I had a great a Valetines day yesterday.I woke up to find Ian had bought me roses chocolates,thorntons chocolates, a teddy bear and a gorgeous card,well not hand made but it was a card and then I went out to a new craft shop which opened yesterday in are town called 'Runing with Scissors ' and what a fabby shop it is too so I treated meself to a few bits of card,papers and envelopes,thanks to Tracey's dad also the envelopes were tied perfectly..lol Then I arrived home to find that the florist had delivered me a beautiful large bouquet of a dozen red roses..awww and I wasn't here when they were delivered but it was still a lovely surprise and Ian is also taking out us all for dinner tonight,so yes I have had a lovely weekend :-)

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #19..'Spring Has Sprung'

Well it's Saturday again so that means it's Secret Saturday Challenge day.. and this weeks theme 'Spring Has Sprung' has been chosen by my lovely buddy Donna,thanks Donna it's a perfect thme and I enjoyed making my card:) If ya want soem inspiration pop over to the challenge and take a look at the gorgeous cards by the rest of the DT.

For my card today I used pp papers,pink gem rubber stamp which I coloured with my copics,fiskars border punch,sentiment was from my local craft shop which I bought in a sale basket yesterday for only 99p and ribbon and blooms from my stash...Thanks for stopping by :-)

The Sugar Bowl...challenge 4- ONE!

Afternoon all from a very sunny Lincolnshire,much better than all the snow we had last night and I'm pleased to say it's nearly all gone... :-)

My card for today is for The Sugar Bowl Challenge and the theme this week is 'ONE' yes you can only use 1 designer paper or double sided paper on your cretion,well I knew instantly which paper I was going to use but it was much more difficult to choose with sugar nellie i was going to ink up as they are all so pretty but in the end I opted for Daisy and a wise choice too I think.I wanted to keepthis card very simple as like simple..lol ...but I feel the main focous of the card is this adorable and pretty image and I wanted the eye to focus on Daisy.I coloured Daisy with copics and promarkers and mounted her onto a large square nestie and the paper is from the PM pad 'spring burst' and what gorgeous paper this is too.Don't foget to pop over to the Sugar Bowl and join in too, there is a wonderful prize and also take a look at the very sweet creations by their fabby DT..Well thanks for looking and I hopes you all likey :-)

Papertake Weekly...Dawnys Sketch #8

Wow,there's another fabulous sketch over at Papertake Weekly by the sketch queen Dawny,I always look forward to Dawny's sketches they are just so fabby...so thanks Dawny for another wonderful sketch :-)

For my card I used these scrummy papers,basic grey i think,but not 100% on that as I only had a small scrap left,the polka dot paper is from my stash and so are the gems,image is one of the new Sharing Sherbert stamps from Pollycraft coloured with copics and the sentiment is woodware I think.Thanks for looking :-)

Lili of the Valley...challenge 17...MEN

My second card for today is for the The Lili of the Valley challenge and this weeks theme is 'MEN' well this was an easy card to make because I used my LOTV die cuts and mounted it onto bazzill card cut with nesties,paper is SU(thanks Jill) and the sentiment is my fave stamp Hero Arts.Do pop over to the challenge and take a look at the fabby cards by the DT,there is still a little time left for you to enter this challenge too.Please pop back here tomorrow as I have a fabby card made to share with you using the new Pollycraft sharing Sherbert...thanks for looking :)

Sketch Saturday #37...AND Spoon Full of Sugar...Doodle-Doo

Good morning, today I have combined 2 challenges again.I used this week fabby sketch by Jeanette over at SKETCH SATURDAY,thanks Jeanette it's a lovely sketch to work with and also I have used the great theme 'doodle-doo' at a SPOON FULL OF SUGAR CHALLENGE.

For my card I used BoBunny double sided papers,pearl card,large circle nesties,gorgeous download 'Lilly collection 1 from Grab-a-doodle-do by Sally-Ann which I coloured with copics and added glitter to the wings, scroll corners are a pollycraft stamp from the new Sharing Sherbert Range 'Extra Sherbert set 2 and I doodled around the edge.Don't forget to pop over to both blogs for some inspiration form the wonderful cards by their DT's...Thanks for looking:-)

Crafting Joanne's Blog Candy

Wow,look what yummy candy Joanne has up for grabs. Joanne is nearing 10,000 hits(Well done Joanne) Here's what the winner will get:

Dufex Border Stickers
Stamptivity Stamp Set (SMD519)
Dovecrafts 6x6 Designer Paper Pack - A Hint of Pink
Set of 5 Craft Works Ribbons
Set of 4 wood mounted corner stamps
Selection of Fabric Flowers
Selection of Brads
Dew Drop Brilliance Ink Pad - Starlite Silver
Artoz Charm Paperclips
Selection of Foiled Die-Cut Flowers
Selection of Gems & Charms
3 Felt Butterflies
Die-Cut Glittery Butterflies and Dragonflies (2 of each)

Pop over to Joanne's blog and have alook at all her wonderful creations,she really is a very talented card maker.You can find out more here

Penny Black Saturday...Romance...AND...Mojo Monday...week73

Well heres my second card for today,this one is for Penny Black Saturday Challenge...'ROMANCE' and I have also based it on the Mojo Monday Sketch. I used PM papers,penny black stamp'cheescake dreams', I coloured the loved up cuties with my prisma pencils and bleneded them with sansodor and the ribbon and button are from my lovely friend Jill. ....Thanks for looking :)

Colour Create...PEACH & AQUA...AND...Friday sketchers..SKETCH #38

Good morning all,today I'm going to have to combine 2 challenges again ,there are just so many fabby challenges around but unfortunately I just haven't got the time to enter them all individually....so todays 2 challenges are COLOUR CREATE and the theme is 'Peach & Aqua' and the 2nd challenge is a fabby sketch by FRIDAY SKETCHERS,a wonderful sketch to work with and just the sort of sketch I enjoy,thank you to both challenges,don't forget to pop over to them both for some fabby inspiration by their DT's :)

Now for my card I used pp paper for the peach and a pollycraft download paper for the aqua, image is the wonderful fairy set by the very talented Sally-Ann at Grab-a-Doodle-Do,which my friend Kim inspired me yesterday to buy after seeing her fabby card on her blog,I coloured the image with promarkers and added a sprinkling of glitter to her wings,flowers were punched from the same papers and pearls added to the centres and the sentiment is an elzybells stamp.Hope you all likey and thanks for stopping by :-)

Emma's Blog Candy

My blogging pal Emma has some fabby candy up for grabs to celebrate her 5000 hits and her up and coming birthday,so pop over to Emmas and check out her yummy candy and take a look at all her gorgeous creations,she sure makes the most beautiful cards,you can find it here :-)

New Whiff of Joy preview 1...your chance to win these.......

The new Whiff of Joy preview 1 is to be released on Feburary 14th!! *yay*they have a fabulous and fun Medieval Collection designed by Alison Acton with the characters "Charlotte & Charlie" coming and the WoJ Design Team and Katharina will show you previews the whole week long :) There is also the chance to win a whole set of the new release (consisting of 10 stamps), Pop over to Katharina's blog to check it out and spread the word :)

Sketch & Stash Challenge #3

Todays card is for the fabby sketch over at The sketch & Stash challenge and what a smashing sketch it was to work with too seems as I don't have much time at the moment. I used my FF stamp which I have had a while but ashamed to say I had never used it before,couloured it with promarkers,cut out with oval nesties and mounted on to SU paper,sentiment is craftwworks,ribbon,blooms and gems from my stash...thanks for stopping by :-)

Cute Card thursday...Challenge 46...Metallica..My Exploding Box

The challenge this week at Cute Card Thursday is ...METALLICA' a very simple one, use some metal on your card i.e. charms, wire, spacers, eyelets, metal coloured card, fabric or paper etc.

So I thought I would share with you all the exploding box I have made for my dads 70th birthday, I won't bore you with loads of piccies of it though, but I used a metal heart charm on the outside of the box 'made with love' and there is also a metal swirly charm inside the box but I haven't shown that piccie cos I struggled to get good piccies of this box on Friday and was in a hurry.Don't forget to pop over to the challenge and take alook at all the wonderful cretions by the DT.....Well thanks for looking and keep warm everyone:-)

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge...Week 18...Recycling

Good morning bloggers,this weeks theme at The Secret Crafter Challenge is 'RECYCLING' and has been chosen by my super special friend Kimmie,(well she was special until she chose this theme...lol) nah only kidding I lurves ya really kimmie even though I struggled with this...lol

Well I couldn't think what to use,the ribbon I had of choccie boxes wasn't right and I left this card until the last few days(yeh I know it shows..lol) and it didn't help cos I also had to get on with my dads special birthday cards for his 70th birthday and then I remembered the big button tin that me mam gave me last year full of buttons that she had cut of are cardies when we were kids,so I used 3 red buttons.Paper is HOTP,blooms from my stash and the gorgeous image stamp is a Pollycraft Mary-Lous Shoes range called 'BIG SURPRISE' available to purchase here.I couloured her with promarkers which are available from the Secret Crafter Online shop.Pop over to the challenge and take a look at the fabby creations by are wonderful DT.....Thanks for looking :-)

Penny Black saturday challenge..Week 34...Circle Card

Good morning everyone.Todays card is for the Penny Black Saturdy Challenge and the theme this week is 'CIRCLE CARD',well what a great excuse to use my shaped card that my gorgeous friend Kimmie kindly cut for me on her cricut using the wild card cartridge...but I have ordered this cart so I'm hoping my nine will be here today:) The image is the fabby Penny Black tiger which I purchased from the Glitter Pot at half price a couple of weeks back what a bargain,he is coloured with copics and mounted on to a large cicle nestie,peels of coloured with copics and the polka dot ribbon is from my stash.Do pop over to the Penny Black Challenge and take a peep at the gorgeous circle cards by the DT... thanks for looking :)

Papertake Weekly ..'HEARTS OR FLOWERS'...AND Spoon Full of Sugar...'SKETCH..Challenge 37'

Good afternoon form a very sunny but cold Lincolnshire.Today I'm combining 2 challenges because I have lots of family birthday cards to be getting on with this week and none of them will fit in with the challenges. The first challenge is Papertake Weekly and the theme this week is 'HEARTS OR FLOWERS'. The second challenge is a Spoon Full of Sugar and this weeks it's a fabby 'SKETCH' by Tina, thanks Tina it's a great sketch to work with:)Do pop over to both of these challenges and have a look at their wonderful creations by the DT's:)

I used Basic Grey papers and BoBunny papers,ribbon,bloom & button from my stash and this adorable image is one of the newly released Pollycraft Sharing Sherbert stamps,this one is called 'Secrets',the sentiment is also from Pollycraft and comes with the image stamp 'Love Notes'.This image has been coloured with my fabby copics:)

Thanks for stopping by and I hopes ya likey:-)

Pollycraft Monday...challenge 8...'LOVE'

Good morning all.We really didn't get much snow last night just a sprinkling really but it still keeps trying this morning.So all of you who do have snow please take care.

This week at Pollycraft Monday the theme for challenge 8 is 'LOVE' - set by the lovely Emma W. You can interpret the theme anyway you wish but please remember you must include one Pollycraft design in your creation.
You can enter a card, atc, altered art etc. etc.There is a fabby prize up for grabs too so do pop over to the challenge and join in too and take a look at the rest of the DT's fabulous creations.

For my card I used PM paper,nesties,ribbon,blooms and gems from my stash and the cute image is my pollycraft winter elve 'honesty' I think she is so sweet.I coloured her with my copics and the sentiment is a hero arts clear stamp.

Don't forget that you can now purchase the new Pollycraft 'Sharing Sherbert' stamps....new out today......you can buy them here

Thanks for looking:)

Friday Sketchers..Sketch #37...Sharing Sherbert...

Good afternoon bloggers,by eck it is frippin cold here today,it keeps trying to snow but nothing much yet,most of it is forecast tonight..I hate the flippin stuff, it just creates problems and accidents and I will be worrying abut DH getting to Hull and back every day.Grimsby has it's snow ploughs at the ready...lol and just in case I went to the farm shop this morning and bought a sack of spuds for us and mum and dad and then went and bought some lard and bread,if we get snowed in we can always fire the chip pan up and have chip butties for a day or 2...lol.....Anyhow.........on with the card,this one is for Friday Sketchers and this weeks sketch is by the lovely and very talented Carole From England,thanks Carole,I loved this sketch and found it very easy to work with :) do pop over to Friday Sketchers and join in the challenge too and have a look at the gorgeous creations by the DT :-)

I used SU papers from my lovely friend Jill(thanks Jill) bazzill card,swiss dots CB folder,craftworks tots and the adorable image is from the new designs'Sharing Sherbert' from Pollycraft to be released tomorow,this little beauty is called 'Heartstrings' and I coloured her with copics (ooh i do love these copics and I have to admit they are better than pro markers..in my opinion anyway)You may notice there is NO PINK, DH told me last night I was using too much pink ...lol anyhow I think she is adorable in green and blue,the sentiment is also in the new range from Pollycraft,you can buy these little darlings from tomorrow......here

Don't forget to check back here tomorrow as I have a gorgeous little DT card for the pollycraft challenge :)

Thanks for looking :) oooh eck, the snow is starting to come down now...lol

Papertake Weekly..Dawny's Sketch #7.....MEET SHARING SHERBERT

Hello again,well this is not like me 2 cards in 1 day..but... there is a good reason for this....I wanted to play with my new stamps from Pollycraft which are called the Sharing Sherbert Range and these little darlings are to be released on Monday 2 February..so be quick if you want get your hands on them,you will be able to buy them here on Monday

Now for this card I used Dawnys fabby sketch on Papertake Weekly,I always love Dawnys sketches they are fab..so thanks Dawny you're a 'STAR'.. :-)

Paper is craftworks,bazzill card stock,blooms,gems and ribbon from my stash,this Sharing Sherbert stamp is called 'Daydream' and I think she has the most dreamy eyes ever,I coloured her with copics and added a sprinkling of glitter,sentiment is also from the Sharing Sherbert Range,Well I hope I haven't made you too jealous..hee hee .Hoping to get another one made later but at the moment I have 3 kids looking at me with very hungry eyes..lol

Don't forget to pop over to Papertake Weekly and take a look at all the gorgeous cards by the DT and also join in the challenge too:)

Secret Crafter...Week 17....'AT THE ZOO'

Morning everyone,well it's soon come aroud to the weekend again...so that means it's Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge day today :) and.....this weeks theme has been set by ME ...and it's an easy one....'AT THE ZOO' yep anything that is associated with the zoo :)

For my card I used PM papers, sentiment is a woodware clear stamp,bazzill cardstock,nesties,ribbon from my stash and this adorable elephant is a fabby download from pollycraft,which I coloured with my pros and copics.Promarkers are available from the Secret Crafter online shop..do pop over to the challenge and check out the rest of the DT's fabby cards:)

Thanks for looking... :-)

Spoon Full Of Sugar...'LOVE IS IN THE AIR'...AND...Cute Card Thursday..'VALENTINE...

Good morning form a very frosty and cold Lincolnshire.Well I haven't felt too well this last week and really didn't feel like making cards but today I feel a bit better so I thought I would share this card with you all.I have had to combine 2 challenges today because I am so far behind,so the first challengeis a a Spoon Full Of Sugar and the theme is 'LOVE IS IN THE AIR' and the second challenge is Cute Card Thursday and the the theme is 'VALENTINE'. Do pop over to both these challenges and check out the gorgeous cards created by their DT's.

Now look at this cute image,these are some more new downloads from Pollycraft and these little beauties are from the NEW Promise collection...Heartfelt,you get 5 different images and are a really geat price.I resized mine and coloured her with pros and copics,sentiment is Little Claire,PM paper,ribbon from my stash which I threaded throught this wonderful shaped card which my very special friend Kim kindly cut for me on her cricut using the wild card cartridge..Thanks Kimmie.Well thanks for stopping by and thanks for looking,best go and get preapered for all this snow which is forcast this weekend!

WOJ ....Sketch by Katharina #15

Over at the WOJ challenge this week it's a fabby sketch by the very talented Katharina,thanks for another fabby sketch :)

I used SU papers,bazzill card, nesties and my adorable WOJ stamp coloured with promarkers and copics,his nose is pink(honest)

Thanks for looking:-)

Sketch Saturday...Sketch #35

The sketch this week over at Sketch Saturday is another fabulous sketch to work with,I really enjoyed putting this card together..thank you for another great sketch.Do pop over to Sketch Saturday and take a look at the wonderful cards by hte DT :-)

For my card I used these fabby pirate papers,circle images are woodware clear pirate set stamps,ribbon from my stash,sentiment is also from the same pirate set and this adorable little pirateimage download is from the very talented Sally-Ann at Grab-a-Doodle -Do,of which I coloured him with copics and promarkers and I chalked the background behind the pirate.Thanks to Sally-Ann for producing these wonderful designs to work with :)

Thanks to you all for looking :)

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge...#16.. 1 Image, 2 Papers & 3 Embellishments

The theme this week over at The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge has been set by the lovely Jane.The theme is 1 IMAGE, 2 PAPERS AND 3 EMBELLISHMENTS.... thanks Jane it's a great theme.

For my DT card this week I decided to keep it even simpler than I normally do...lol, what with not feeling to well this theme was perfect for me:). I used HOTP papers,PM blooms Craftworks tots,sentiment is woodware clear stamp and my gorgeous image is Bex Bear from Pollycraft coloured with promarkers.Don't forget to check the fabby cards by the rest of the DT ...Thanks for looking :-)

WHOOOOO..Candy.....Well ....Blog 'Sherbert' Candy at POLLYCRAFT

Good morning all,WOW....just see what candy Paula at Pollycraft has up for grabs.This is what Paula has to say...................

Anyway, its candy time again!! and this time its candy of the sherbert variety....
A new stamp range will be released on the 1st Feb...called
SHARING SHERBERT
And i'm giving 1 of you the chance to win the full set of 9 stamps...Plus...
A nice little oval box (decorated by me(Paula)) to store them in...
I'm not getting good photos at the moment, so I can't show you more, but I'll try to get better ones soon!
So...what do you need to do to be in with a chance of winning?Easy!!
Spread the word by adding a little message on your blog so everyone else can have a go too!!
Then leave me(Paula)) a comment on this (POLLYCRAFT)post, to let me know you want to be entered...I will pick ONE winner at random on the 2nd Feb, so you have until the end of Sunday 1st Feb to enter....
Good luck!!

So come on you lot get yourself over to Tales at Pollycraft and take a look at the rest of these gorgeous new stamps to be released and be in with a chance to get your hands on them.There are lots more piccies of the different stamps on Tales at Pollycraft.

Cupcake Craft Challenge...23...sketch

This week at Cupcake Craft Challenge there is a fabby sketch by the very talented Lauren and I add a wonderful sketch to work with too...thank you Lauren :-)

Well I have struggled to make a card cos I haevn't been feeling too well,my wrist swelled up 2 nights ago and a rash appeared,I have had bad pains in my hands,fingers,wrists and knee.this is my palindromic arthritis flaring up and I'm hoping it will ease up in a day or 2. Anyhow,for my card I used bazzill cardstock,paper and ribbon from my stash,image is elzybells coloured with pros.Don't forget to pop over to the Cupcake Challenge and join in too and take a look at the DT's fabby cards....Thanks for looking :-)

Sketch & Stash..&..Penny Black Saturday..& ..Papertake Weekly

Good morning,today I have manged to combine 3 challenges as I really am pushed for time at the moment.

The first challenge is the Sketch & Stash challenge #2,its a lovely sketch ,thank you:)My new item I used is my PB stamp 'Vanilla' which I bought from the Glitter Pot last week for half price..a bargain:)

The second challenge is The Penny Black Saturday Challenge..week 32..Lets Go Dotty.....well I have dotty paper and a spotty dog and a Penny Black Image. :-)

The third challenge is the Papertake Weekly Challenge and the theme is ...'Shape Up' you have to use 3 different shapes on your card...my square card base,rectangles and a circle sentiment.:)

I used SU paper,PB image,swiss dots CB folder,sentiment is a woodware clear stamp and the image was coloured with promarkers and copic ciaos and her blusher isn't orange it is pink..lol

Do pop over to all 3 challenges and take a look at the gorgeous cards created by their DT's,they really are fabby...Thanks for looking :-)

Pollycraft Monday challenge..*7* 'Flowers & Ribbons

Not doing bad today with 2 cards on my blog and it's not even dinner time.The challenge this week over at Pollycraft Monday Challenge has been chosen by the lovely Ria and the theme is 'Flowers and Ribbons' as many as you want or as few as you want..it's up to you,also on offer this week is a fabby prize of something rather special and a little secret,lets just say you can ink it up.So pop over to the challenge take a look at all the gorgeous creations by the DT and have a sneaky look at the fabby prize on offer,you can find the challenge and prize here.

For my DT card this week I chose to use this gorgeous Mary Lou range stamp which is called 'Hello Sunshine' isn't she adorable and she has such a pretty name, i just had to ink her up and put some gorgeous SU papers with her,I coloured her in with my new copic ciaos of which I love.

You can purchase this stamp range here

Now if anyone is interested I bought these copic ciaos from here,a great price at just over £115 & free p&p also a fabby service and they are like using a brush and go on so velvety, I really like them,now I am saving up for the other SET A ...Here is a photo of SET B which I have.Also, I like the plastic box they come in ,you can see at a glance exactly what colour you need,in fact I think I am preffering these to the promarkers,they have a fabby range of colours in them too :)

Right thanks for looking :-)

Friday Sketchers...#35..Mumur of France

Good morning form a very wet and dark Lincolnshire. The sketch this week over at Friday Sketchers is by the very talented Mumur of France. A fabby sketch it is too so, thank you I enjoyed putting this card together this morning. Do pop over to Friday Sketchers and take a look at the fabby creations by the DT and join in too:)

For todays card I used Bo bunny papers(i think) sentiment is a woodware clear stamp,PM flowers,swirl stamp was a gift form my lovely friend Heidi(thank you Heidi) and my gorgeous image stamp is by Pollycraft and is from the Mary Lous Shoes Range and is caleed BILLIE 'Daisy Chains' you will be pleased to hear these gorgeous stamps are now back in stock at Pollycraft,you can see them here. Please pop back later as I have another bright and cheery card for you, it's my pollycraft DT card for this weeks challenge :-) Thanks for looking :)

Sketch Saturday..Sketch 34.. AND.. Cute Card Thursday..'Have a Giggle'

Afternoon all. Today I am having to combine 2 challenges again because it is Sunday and it is always my busiest day of the week.The sketch over at Sketch Saturday is the best one I have worked with and I absolutely love this sketch..thank you also, talking about Sketch Saturday I was the lucky winner last week,thank you again :) The other challenge is Cute Card Thursday and the theme this week is 'Have a Giggle' they would like to see some humour in your cards.

For my card I used pp papers,lilac bazill,MS punch, PM bloom, pearl gems form my lovely friend Linda(thank you Linda), large circle nestie, image is funstamps and coloured with copic ciaos and ribbon is from my stash. Well I love this image and it reminds me so much of my little girl Becky..lol...Don't forget to pop over to both challenges and take a look at the gorgeous cards by the dt members. Hope you all likey and thanks for looking :)