Red For Romance

Good morning all, hope you are all well today.  It's time for a new challenge over at 

The challenge this time is to use lots of red on your creation.  As always we have some fab sponsors who are

 

 

 

My image is from Dilly Beans and she is called Tula's Heart Framed.  I struggled a bit with her hair but am really pleased I persevered as I love how the card turned out (is it wrong to like your own work? lol)

Hope you'll all hop on over and have a look at the fab designs our sponsors sell and also take the time to enter our challenge, As always just click on the images and it will take you where you want to be.  We love to come look at all you entries!

Recipe :

Backing Card (also used for border) - Spalding Craft Outlet

DP's - Wilkinsons Christmas 6 x 6 Papers (2013)

Image - Dilly Beans - Coloured With Promarkers

Flowers - 1 handmade  2 From Petal Lu

Border - Memory Box Cherish Border

Sentiment - LOTV - Set 26 Simply Sophisticated

Hugs & Kisses Cut Outs - Memory Box Hugs And Kisses Die

Ribbon and Pearls - From Stash

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :

Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 35 - Anything Goes
Crafty Bloggers - September - Anything Goes
Fitztown - Challenge 52 - Anything Goes
My Mums Craft Shop - Challenge 21 - Dies Or Punches
 Through The Craft Room Door - Sept 9 - Sept 15 - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Recipe - 1 Image/2 Papers/3 Flowers
Diva's By Design - Anything Goes
The Stamping Chef - Challenge 46 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - Challenge 149 - Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girls - Challenge 26 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bees - Challenge 46 - Anything Goes

Let's All Piggin Party!

Good Monday Morning, start of a new week and a new month.  It's also a new challenge day over at 

CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE 

This months challenge #9 is a Make A Card Challenge.  It can be for any occasion or event.

I chose to make a card to celebrate New Years Eve (or Hogmanay as we call it up in Scotland).  The image I've used is Party Pig from our fabulous sponsor 

Go check out her great site, there are some pretty cool digi's to be had.

Recipe :
Backing Papers : Nitwit Collections Cakes And Candles
Sentiment - Computer Generated By Me
Image - Party Pig from Beccy's Place coloured with Promarkers and sprinked with glamour dust
Balloon Embellishments - cut from the above backing paper
Green Dots - Candy Dots

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :
Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 34 - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments - Animal Crazy
Fantastic Tuesday - Challenge 50 - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Aug 26/Sept 1 - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Challenge 210 - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Challenge 174 - Anything Goes
Simon Says - Anything Goes
The Stamping Chef - Challenge 44 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - Challenge 147 - Anything Goes
4 Krafty Girlz - Challenge 25 - Anything Goes
C R A F T Challenge - August - Animal/Pet
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 336 - Anything Goes
Crafting At The Weekend - Challenge 5 - Anything Goes
Scribble And Scrap - Challenge 26 - Always Anything Goes
Suzy Bees - Challenge 44 - Anything Goes
Paper Nest Dolls - Challenge 17 - Anything Goes

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Hi guys, I'm a little later than usual with my post for

so apologies for that!  We travelled down to Ipswich today and I haven't had the chance to get online to post this.  I really should be more organised and have it scheduled!

This challenge is #18 and this time it's an Office Supplies/Job Related Challenge.

We have as always got some fab sponsors for the challenge and they are

I picked a fab digi image from Digital Delights and he's called Doctor Dan.  I thought he was just right for the job related part of the challenge and I've added a few staples for the office supplies part.  He was great fun to colour and think he's well suited to these bright colours!

Recipe :
Backing Papers - Nitwit Collections Ouchies Too
Sentiment - Computer Generated using Curlz Font
Embellishments - Staples, Fabric Dressing and Part of a Gauze Bandage.
Hospital Implements - Doctor Supplies @ Clipart Central.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :
Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 33 - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant - Challenge 265 - Anything Goes
Fan Tastic Tuesday - Challenge 50 - Anything Goes
Through The Craftroom Door - August 26 - September 01 - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Challenge 210 - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Challenge 174 - Anything Goes
Simon Says - Anything Goes Challenge
The Stamping Chef - Challenge 44 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday - Challenge 147 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls - Challenge 25 - Anything Goes
Crafting At The Weekend - Challenge 5
Suzy Bees - Challenge 44 - Anything Goes

Last Days Of Summer - Open Minded Crafting Fun

Afternoon all!  It's Saturday again.  Having a quiet weekend this weekend, no plans for anything, doing some tidying up and cooking but thats about it.  

It's time for another new challenge over at

This time the challenge is Last Days Of Summer.

We have  sponsors for this challenge, all with amazing images and they are

I have chosen to use the Kenny K image Troublemaker on my card.  She looks like butter wouldn't melt....in this case her ice cream  lol

Have a great weekend everyone!  See you soon x

Recipe :

Backing Papers Nitwit Collections - Summer Breeze Solids/Summer Breeze Too

Image - Kenny K Troublemaker (Coloured With Promarkers) placed on Spellbinder Floral Oval Die Cut

Leaves : Poppy Stamps Die Meadow Leaf

Flowers - Petal Lu

Sentiment - Computer Generated

Pearls - From stash

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :

The Squirrel And The Fox - Challenge 75 - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Challenge 226 - Bring Me Sunshine

Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 31 - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - Fussy Cutting (Use Scissors To Cut Something)

I Love Promarkers - Challenge 232 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - August 12/ August 18 - Anything Goes

Simon Says - Summer

The Stamping Chef - Challenge 42 - Anything Goes

Milk Coffee Challenge - Add Stripes

Kenny's Krafty Krew - Challenge 178 - Anything Goes (Kids)

Crafty Bloggers Network - August - Anything Goes 

Pinspirational Challenge - Challenge 120 - Anything Goes 

Fan Tastic - Challenge 48 - Anything Goes 

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes 

Penny's Challenge - Challenge 190 - Anything Goes 

Sassy Studios - Challenge 242 - Stack It Up 

4 Krafty Girls - Challenge 24 - Anything Goes 

Lacy Sunshine - Challenge 39 - Summer 

Fitztown Challenge Blog - Challenge 48 - For Kids 

Handmade Harbour - Summer Fun 

Word Art Wednesday - Challenge 145 - Anything Goes 

Polka Doodles - Wk 32 - Fun In The Sun 

Let's Go Fly A Kite

Evening all, thought I'd pop on and share an extra card with you this week.  I went down to the papercraft show in Hull last weekend and bought a few bits and pieces and then I was in the Range and spotted a First Edition Paper Pad reduced.  I loved the colours so decided to buy it.  It worked wonderfully with some of the items I bought at the show so though I might as well pop it on my blog as I was so happy with how it turned out.  

Hope you like it too x

 

Recipe :

Backing Card : Light Blue Mirror Card purchased at show.

DP's - First Edition Up Up And Away

Sentiment - Computer Generated (cut with Joy Crafts Clouds Die and edged with Glamour Dust)

Image - Saturated Canary - Windy Day - Coloured With Promarkers Edged with Liquid Pearls - Baby Blue and White Opal

Kites - Memory Box Die - Strings - Trimcraft Lillibet Range of Twine

Flourishes - Prima - Jodie Lee Designs - Divine - Say It With Crystal

Pearls From Stash

Blue/Cream Roses - Trimcraft Lillibet Range, Blue Flower with Cream Middle from Stash

Green Flowers - Petal Lu.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :

Through The Craft Room Door - August 5th - Anything Goes

ABC Challenge - Q Is For Quote

Digi Galore - Anything Goes

Simon Says - Make It Sparkle

The Stamping Chef - Challenge 41 - Anything Goes

Milk Coffee Challenge - 2 Or More Die Cuts

Crafty Catz - Challenge 243 - Lazy Days of Summer

Fussy And Fancy - Challenge 120 - Bingo Pearl Swirl Flower

Crafting At The Weekend - Challenge 4 - Anything Goes

Scribble And Scrap - Challenge 24 - Always Anything Goes

Suzy Bee - Challenge 41 - Anything Goes

The Squirrel And The Fox - Challenge 75 - Anything Goes 

Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 31 - Anything Goes 

Strawberry Cream

Afternoon all, hope you are well today. Fancy me being back again with another post! The reason is it's time for another challenge over at

The Challenge today is Summer Food.  We have four amazing sponsors who are

As always just click on the images and they should take you to the stores.

I picked a sheet from Whoopsi Daisy for my image, could just imagine her sharing a lovely strawberry cream tea with her little dolly.  I love Strawberries in the summer and we sometimes go to one of the pick your own farms for them.  Nothing better than having them fresh.  Not exactly the weather here today for a cream tea, we've been out shredding lots of branches (in between the showers) and it's just started thunder and lightning.  Hubby has some help now so I've been able to come inside and catch up on other things.....think my timing was perfect lol.

This is my card :

Recipe :

Red Foil Card - Home Bargains

Papers/Strawberries : Nitwit Collections Strawberry Social Collection

Image : Whoopsi Daisy Designs coloured with promarkers

Pin : Handmade By Me

Gems : From Stash

Flowers : Petal Lu

Sentiment : Generated on the computer by me

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :

 Craft Your Passion - Challenge 224 - Flower Power

Crafting By Design - August - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 29 - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine - August - Anything Goes
Die Cutting Diva's - Challenge 176 - Anything Goes
Through The Craftroom Door - July 29th - Aug 4th - Anything Goes
Diva's By Design - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Challenge 170 - Anything Goes
Simon Says - Anything Goes
The Stamping Chef - Challenge 40 - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
Crafting At The Weekend - Challenge 4 - Anything Goes

Christmas In August!

Hi folks, it's Friday again which means it's time for a new Challenge over at

 CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE.

This challenge is sponsored by 

This time our challenge is Anything Goes which means you have free reign to make whatever you want.  It doesn't have to be a card, some of the talented DT members have done a teapot, hat, and a pencil holder.  I stuck to doing a card as I thought it was about time I made a start on my Christmas Cards!  I know it's only the 1st of August today but believe me....it will creep up on you lol. 

Had a hectic weekend last weekend, was in Scarborough to see Boyzone (swoon!) and then on Sunday it was Veterans day at our local park.  We had an amazing day, watching battle re-enactments, listening to a band and watching flypasts by some WW2 Planes.  Having a quiet one this weekend so hopefully can recharge my batteries.  We're going to be busy shredding branches but I'm also hoping to make some time for card making.  Hope you all have a great weekend! x

This is my card - it made me think of one of the heartwarming Christmas Movies that are always on Sky nearer Christmas - The Christmas Gift.

Recipe : Backing Card - The Craft Outlet Spalding
DP's - Nitwit Collections - Still Joyful Too
Image - LOTV - Christmas Bears - Presents - Coloured With Promarkers.  Liquid Pearls used to look like snow.
Sentiment - LOTV - Set 5 Christmas Sentiments
Crystals - From Stash

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :
Crafting By Designs - August - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 29 - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant - Challenge 261 - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew - Challenge 67 - Christmas
Through The Craft Room Door - Challenge 29 - July 29th - August 4th
Diva's By Design - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Challenge 170 - Anything Goes
Simon Says - Anything Goes
The Stamping Chef - Challenge 40 - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
Sparkles Monthly - Challenge 58 - Christmas In July
Crafting At The Weekend - Challenge 4 - Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations - Challenge 121 - Christmas In July
Scribble And Scrap - Challenge 23 - Always Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays - Challenge 217 - Christmas In July
The Squirrel And The Fox - Challenge 75 - Inspired By A Song Or Movie
Ideas To Inspire - August Challenge - Christmas In August

We're All Going On A Summer Holiday!

Hi Guys, thanks for joining me again. I'm a bit late with my post this weekend, it's been a hectic weekend and it totally slipped my mind, so apologies!  I had a friend visiting from Scotland and I had to take her to the station to get her train home yesterday and then I went with one of my sister's to pick up a little kitten.  She's just a little ball of fluff and I spent the rest of yesterday making sure she had everything she needed for her so this completely slipped my mind.

It's time for another challenge over at Open Minded Crafting Fun  - for Challenge 15 the theme is Vacation Related. 

As always there are some fantastic sponsors for the challenge.  If you click the images it will take you to their sites, grab a cup of coffee and go have a browse!

The image I have used is from Beansie Doodles and she is called Volleyball Rebekah.  I can just see her on the beach playing volleyball in the sun.

Recipe :

Backing Card : Craft Outlet Spalding

DP's - Nitwit Collections - Just Hatched Collection

Image - Beansie Doodles - Volleyball Rebekah

Flowers - Petal Lu

Sentiment - LOTV

Buttons - Papermania Capsule Collection

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :
Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 27 - Anything Goes
My Mums Craft Shop - Challenge 19 - Summer Or Bright Colours
I Love Promarkers - Challenge 228 - Girls Girls Girls
Through The Craft Room Door - July 15th - 21st - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Challenge 168 - Summer Brights
The Stamping Chef - Challenge 38 - Anything Goes
Whimsy Stamps - Challenge 72 - Summertime
4 Crafty Chicks - Challenge 203 - The Great Outdoors
Crafty Little Fairies - July - Summer Fun
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 330 - Fun In The Sun
A Gem Of A Challenge - Challenge 124 - Spots And Stripes
Crafting At The Weekend - Challenge 3 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee - Challenge 38 - Anything Goes

Water Water Everywhere - And Lot's Of Beer To Drink!

Hi folks, it's Saturday 5th July today and if all has gone to plan I'm sitting in a pub in Scotland and Uncle Blogger has posted this for me as scheduled!  It's an exciting weekend for me, I've gone "home" for the weekend for the local Gala and it's also the day I'm able to announce that I am now

I was honoured to be accepted after their DT call a few weeks ago and we've been getting to know each other a bit on facebook before the official launchof the new members.  The challenges run once a fortnight so I hope you'll all pop over and join in the fun!.  

The challenge for this fortnight is "Water, Water Everywhere!".  There were some fantastic images given by the very generous sponsors.  We have 4 fabulous sponsors for this challenge and they are 

My image is one of the fab images over at Scribbles Designs - It's called Carl's Pad.  If you click on the images above they should take you straight there.  I've used the sketch (with a wee tweak) from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.  It looks like this

 

and this is how the finished card looks

Think there might be a lager and lime calling me about now so hope to see you all soon x

Recipe :
Yellow Card : Spalding Craft Outlet - as always
DP's - Nitwit Collections
Image - Carl's Pad by Scribbles Designs coloured with promarker.
Flowers : Marianne Die that I've had for ages sorry not sure of set
Sentiment - Done on PC.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges :
Creative Card Crew - Challenge 65 - Masculine
I Love Promarkers - Challenge 226 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Ruby's Rainbow - Challenge 82 - Stamping
Digi Galore - Anything Goes And DT
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - Oh Dear/Sketch
The Stamping Chef - Challenge 36 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's - Challenge 36 - Anything Goes
A Gem Of A Challenge - Challenge 123 - Any Animal
Crafting At The Weekend - Challenge 3 - Anything Goes
Crafting By Designs - July - Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Shop - Challenge 19 - Summer Or Bright Colours
Crafty Little Fairies - July - Summer Fun

Friends.....And The Garden Of Life

Morning all, it's the first of the month again and the sun is shining.  Just perfect to announce the next challenge over at  CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE. 

This month we are sponsored by the fabulous

They have some gorgeous images which they very generously let us use for this months challenge which was to use a stamp or digi image on your project. 

For this one I was given the Marigold and Morpho Set which was great to colour.

More news over at Crafts Galore too.....there was a DT call and we now have four fab new teamies to play along with us.....a big hello to  Ileana, Annemaritta, Caroline and Daria.

I'm heading up to Scotland this weekend, it's the annual Gala day and I'm soooo looking forward to seeing old friends and having fun.  Hope you all have fun whatever you are up to!

Recipe :  Gold Backing Card (Also used for embossing) - Home Bargains
Image : Fred She Said - Marigolds And Morpho Set Coloured With Promarkers
Gems : From Stash
Backing Paper : Nitwit Collections - Fincy's Garden (Leaves Yellow)
Embossing Folder : Cuttlebug Victoria
Sentiment : Handmade on the PC by myself

I'm entering this card into the following challenges :
Crafting From The Heart - Challenge 25 - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant - Challenge 257 - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine - July Challenge - Let's Go Digital
I Love Promarkers - Challenge 225 - Embossing
Ladybug Crafts - Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - 1st-7th July - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Challenge 165 - Anything Goes
Ruby's Rainbow - Challenge 82 - Stamping
Simon Says - Anything Goes
The Stamping Chef - Challenge 35 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Challenge 237 - Anything Goes
Crafting At The Weekend - Challenge 3 - Anything Goes
Scribble And Scrap - Challenge 21 - Always Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays - Challenge 213 - Summer
Suzy Bee's - Challenge 35 - Anything Goes