GDT for Creative Inspirations Challenge

Was one of the Top3 on Creative Inspirations a couple of weeks back and also had the chance to be a GDT for one of their challenges so here I am with a card and since Mother's Day is coming up, nothing like being prepared, made a pillow box to match. Images were given so this is what I came up with. Lots to choose from , decided to use the Pillow box template, cut out in Bazzil card,  used Hero Arts French Letter stamp,embossed with Cranberry powder. The papers are from Docrafts, okay, thrown out the packaging once again and no idea of the name but thought the colours and patterns were just right for my Mum. Used Nestie and Marianne dies then printed out the flowers using the designer papers and 3d. Added cream pearls and some Glamour dust to add a touch of sparkle.

The Easel card is made up in a similar way, although I have Mother's Day in mind, who knows, this would make a lovely Birthday card with gift box so have left the sentiment off for just now.

http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/ - Easel card

Not a good start to Sunday morning! Laptop mouse has decided to go on strike, must of had a night on the town and got a hangover due think!  No amount of restarting will get him moving. Have borrowed hubby's work computer meantime. Think it's a SOS call to my brother for advice!

nnalorac x

Brown & Cream Recipe!

A card made earlier in the week at a crafty afternoon with friends. Used Saturday Challenge Sketch and never got round to finishing it off for the challenge. Ah well will fit in with some others I'm sure, Papers unknown! Pearls K&C. Center piece, a Marianne tag die.

Challenges
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ - Coffee & Cream
http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ - Birthday Wishes

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WOYWW & Simply Create DT Parcel!

Morning folks,  as you can see my desk is a crafty mess . Haven't been very tidy this week but once I've finished my latest project going to make a bit effort to clear my feet. In the middle of making one of my DT creations. Then it's onto DT makes for Simply Create  ( Sale on next week) with these gorgeous stamps. Ideas already flying about my head, hopefully stay there till I can have a play. May have to wait till tomorrow, off to have a crafty play with friends. And so we don't just sit and chat the afternoon away we usually set a sketch challenge to keep the tounges at bay! Well some of the time anyway.

 Making my own flowers, very time consuming cutting all those petals but well worth it I think! Hopefully they look like daisies, well the yellow ones

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Coloured my all time favourite stamp 'daisy' with Promarkers yeh! a first for me, not that I didn't have any,( didn't realise I had so many hidden away in the cupboard, not any more, found this plastic container and managed to squeeze them all in} just shyed away from them, visions of my boys and colouring books come to mind, all so long ago and colouring isn't my stong point, mind you the boys got fed up and wandered off, me, just couldn't leave an unfinished page.

Well that's it from me, off to join in the fun and visit all kinds of work desks over on Julias Stamping Ground, What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday!

bye for now



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Mmmnnnn! Chocolate, Strawberry & Cream

Been having a play with my Cuttlebug, haven't made a card for some time using just my folders and have never entered The Ribbon Girl challenge so thought I would tie in the two together. Done and dusted in such a short time, think that's the way to go when Mojo not towing the line!

Cuttlebug folders - Sun Rays, Branch

Sizzix - Swirl

Flower punches

Candy, Ribbon, button, gem

Like to enter

http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/ - Cream, Pink & Brown

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - buttons,brads,beads,bows

http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/ - Buttons & Bows

http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/ - Chocolate, Strawberry & Cream


bye for now

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Wee reminder of BTC&G Challenge

Morning folks, Mondays come around again and just want to remind you of By The Cute & Girly challenge, Red plus one other colour! Still plenty of time to enter if you haven't already. My card is in my be prepared box, just made that up lol, sounds good though, me prepared, not often but the way forward as have a busy time ahead. Some lovely news yesterday, won the Stamptacular Sunday challenge this week with my 'Sweet Thinks' card, Woo Hoo! Lovely surprise.  Hopefully the next couple of days will get the cards I made on Sunday uploaded, been having a play with my Cuttlebug, haven't made cards using my folders for ages so hope you look back for a nosey!

SU papers

Craftworks cards

StampFairy image

Prisma Pencils

Glamour Dust

Entering Challenge

http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ -  Die Cuts

bye for now

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Sweet Things!!

Made this card for Kelly,back in December, had totally forgotton I hadn't blogged it, I think at the time everything was about Christmas and had put it in a Folder I'd named 'waitin for a challenge'!  Now that's what I call organised but then I always seem to fall through!  She loves to make character cakes and hopefully she'll make a career out of it soon! Go girl!!! Bought this Penny Black 'Sweet Thing' stamp with here in mind.
Off later to see my grandkids and a visit to the paper mills at Dyce for some card and who knows what else but if Kelly has anything to do with it we won't be in there for long! Spoil sport!!! Wishing you all a happy creative weekend.

Hero Arts - dots & flowers, graph background, choco chip cookies

Pennyblack - sweet thing

Prisma Pencils

Tim Holts - brushed corderoy, linen

Sizzix swirl

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/ - 'Lovin' From The Oven!
http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/ - a flower or two! one on my cake and stamped background!
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/ - going round in circles!
http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/ - sketch
http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/ - cute & cuddly
http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/ - sketch
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/ - Sweet Treats
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/ - Monochrome
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ - Chocolate, mmmnnnn yummie!!


bye for now

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Blog Award

Thank you Jackie for this lovely award. Want to appologise for taking so long, had started this post awhile back but unforseen circumstances got in the way and had slipped my silly head!  Now I have just copied info from Jackie's blog just incase I botched it up, been making a good job of that just lately!

You have been TAGGED and want to participate? Then create a post where you post the 'LOVE BLOG' image. You should also blog the persons link that gave you the award and inform her/him that you accept the award. You can then choose 3 - 5 favourite blogs which you also link in your post, then each blogger will inform you that they have been tagged

Dear bloggers:

The aim of this action is that we bring unknown, good blogs to light, probably more known than mine but I just want to share their gorgeeous cards if you haven't already visited them!

so I would ask you not to blog fellow bloggers that already have 3,000 followers.

This is the hard part passing it on as ALL you fellow crafting bloggers

deserve this award but rules is rules & I am passing this onto....

http://lynseyslittleworld.blogspot.com/
http://meandlilg.blogspot.com/
http://sylvia-anne-poppyspapercraftpatch.blogspot.com/

Also received this award this morning from the lovelyMaggie. Thanks, a lovely start to the day Maggie!

This is what happens next!

Step 1 - Make a post linking back to the person who gave you the award!

Step 2 - Share 7 random things about yourself

Step 3 – Award 15 recently discovered bloggers with this award

Step 4 – Contact these bloggers and tell them they’ve won the award

7 random things about me...

Now this is the hard bit!!

Used to pull the odd pint when I was a receptionist in a hotel when I was young, so Dianne if you want to have a break from Emerdale's Woolpack go for it, more than willing to step in your shoes lol!! Could rub shoulders with Andy. Now I know he's old enough to be my son and yes I know what your all thinking!! I just want to mother him! Well that's going to be thing no 2!!

My eldest son looks like Andy from Emerdale!

I used to be a Playgroup Leader, think I was the biggest kid there!

Have calved the odd cow on our farm, speaking of your heart pounding ten to the dozen, thought mine was going to explode with the adrenalin rush hoping I was going to get the calf out alive!

I would love to retire to a cottage by the sea. Hubby says that's just a romantic notion! So looks like I'm stuck up in the hills surrounded by cowmuck!!

I've always been a bit of a loner and am shy (really I am)

I haven't seen my middle son for nearly a year and a half. Getting really excited, will be home in April. Can't wait to give him a big hug!

Gosh you'll all be bored after all that!!

Passing this onto fab bloggers

http://kreationsbykellylouj.blogspot.com/

http://mess2magic.blogspot.com/

http://pinky-pinkysworld.blogspot.com/

http://craftycards-aud.blogspot.com/

http://wiccababe.blogspot.com/

http://noseycritters.blogspot.com/

http://spyder-spyderscorner.blogspot.com/

http://lorascards.blogspot.com/

http://creationsladiva.blogspot.com/

http://silverscrappers.blogspot.com/

http://anne-mayed-frippery.blogspot.com/

http://worldofsarpreet.blogspot.com/

http://littlesnippetsblog.blogspot.com/

http://hannapannabloggar.blogspot.com/

http://ribberart.blogspot.com/

http://debsatfrecklesplace.blogspot.com/

A cuppa I think is needed after that spiel!

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Vintage Style For Lily!

Morning folks, hopefully get some crafting done today, haven't got much done this week and the weekend is fast approaching and it will be time to baracade my craft desk from little fingers. Robbie is into everything and just loves to get his hands on my stash. Far more fun than playing with his toys. He looks at you and gives that cheeky grin and grabs whatever he can get a hold of, knowing your going to be after him! Always exhausted by bedtime, think he's got ants in his pants, never at peace for a moment, gosh and woman my age want to have babies!! Well I've had my day and I enjoy my me time and just have hubby to think about.

Bought these papers and image at Simply Create on my last visit up to Alford. Haven't a clue what they're called as no name on the papers so I can be excused this time surely!

Isn't she adorable and I love the vintage look! Decorated inside but forgot to photograph it doh!!

Challenges

http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/ - pearls & swirls

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ - putting on the glitz

http://mygraficocrafts.blogspot.com/ - Anything goes!

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WOYWW

Morning folks from a miserable wet day in Aberdeenshire. Not so hot myself, think the goings on over the past week have finally caught up with me, haven't much zip about me today so nothing for it but to behave until my batteries recharge, get myself a cuppa and spend some time visiting fellow crafters over at Julias Stamping Ground.  Nothing very exciting to show on my desk this week! Been working on a card for a GDT spot so no show just yet but you can see the papers I used! The carousel tote I showed a couple of weeks back working a treat for me, so far been putting my tools back each time I use them, no time wasted searching under all my mess! A gift from my friend Aud, the Easel for my cards and the cup tree for my sticky tape which I seen on someone elses WOYWW  blog a few weeks back. That's it from me, the coffees made, hopefully see you over by!

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What Are Little Girls Made Of!

Sugar and spice
And all things nice!
Think this Mo Manning image fits the rhymn to a tee. Isn't she adorable, love using her for a baby girl card.  Okay I've completely lost the plot!  Can't for the life of me remember what papers I used, can't find them anywhere! Was looking for challenges to enter and yes it came to me while browsing, Bearly Mine designs doh! No wonder I couldn't find them.  How much time do we waste looking for stash and how often is it we come upon something we completely forgot we had! Don't have that much do I? Mmmnnn, don't think we need go there!  Beautiful sunny day here today, off soon to visit some of my crafting friends for a blether, been cooped up here for to long. Have a lovely day!

Mos digital pencil image

Prisma pencils

Simply Create - Doily Heart

Ribbon binding a pressy from Helen, must buy some more from The Ribbon Girl

http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/ - Mythical/Fantasy

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/ - I Love You

http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/ - Love

http://diecutdreams.blogspot.com/ - It's a Girl (Baby)

http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/ - Fairies

http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/ = Cute & Cuddly

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ - Hearts & Flowers

http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/ - Hearts & Flowers but not Valentine

http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/ - Ribbons & Pearls

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Retirement

Afternoon folks,  Wasn't sure where I was going with my card, nowthing new there! As I built it up it didn't feel quite right, didn't have a good feel about it at all! And working with green ! Not my favourite colour I like working with.! Not sure about the wee man leaning on his shovel but that's all I had. And since I didn't have much time to make this, the lady who passed the messege onto me from the  recipident had forgotton to tell me to make it! Took me two days off and on to complete, okay, if I didn't wonder off now and again making cups of Coffee and sitting down and having a browse through the blogs it would of been done and dusted earlier!  What do I think!  I am really pleased with the result and I hope they are too!

This is the box. Used coloured cardstock, luckily I had to match the card. Saved a lot of inking, Phew!! The center I used white linen card inked with Tim Holtz Rusty Hinge and Moss Green. 2 in 1 Fiskars Vine border punch. Hero Arts, ooo I've forgot it's name and printed sentiment onto top card.

This is the insert, not one for going over the top with them usually, must say really enjoy it when I do and really gives a card that little bit something!

Finally the card! Used white linen card, inked up with Tim Holtz once again and roughed up the edges with a pair of scissors. Usually use my TH tool but think the scissors give a much rougher edge! Now the scene!Tore a circle out and placed in center, then  stamped  with Hero Arts Canvas Stripe with Moss green and embossed with clear embossing powder, looks gold in places!! Inked over with Rusty Hinge. I then masked the Canvas Stripe and stamped Hero Arts Sillhoette Grass in the circle and inked. Stamped border with Great Impressions Lined Background, punched with Martha Stewart punch, hopefully looks like a fence!! Image from Great Impressions, coloured with Prisma pencils and the wee man was lurking in a folder and not sure where on earth he came from!. Finished off with Craftworks Candy, twine, TH clock face and own sentiment.

Hope you've stayed with me, I'm exhausted! Sorry if you are too after that long post. Think we need a coffee after that!. Thanks for bearing with me! Happy crafting!



http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/ - for a loved one
http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/ - distress

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BY THE CUTE AND GIRLY February CHALLENGE!

Evening to you all, where have I been all week! Well not been the best of weeks for us all, a family bereavment. Been a sad week but hopefully having my little rascals Naomi and Robert this weekend will help to cheer us all up and return to some kind of normality.
A DT card I made for this months challenge over on By The Cute & Girly. The theme, Red plus one other colour!

Image - http://www.stampfairy.com/

Hero Arts - dotsd & flowers,small dots, french letter writing

Tim Holtz inks - barn door, linen

Nesties - doily

Sizzix - Flourish

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/ = Seeing Red!

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/ - hearts & flowers

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ - Have a Heart

http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/ - Sketch

Simply Create Challenge

This is early for me posting, trying to keep myself occupied. Wasn't in bed til 1.30am and up again at 4. Hubby called back too hospital  and I couldn't sleep again! His Mum is very poorly. Made this card too keep me occupied, entering the challenge over at Simply Create. Giving another toot, fab prize of crafting goodies worth £100. I'm sure we would all love to win!  I know  we could all find a space to accomodate some more lovely stash!! So why not join us! Using the Inspiration board this is my take on it! I think this is the first time I've actually stamped on Kraft card, love the result, more too come I think! Haven't put a sentiment on,  the tickets say it all!

Cream Card

Dark Red, Blue, Kraft Card

Hero Arts - Small Dots & Heart Flourish

Tim Holts Inks - Faded Jeans, Fired Brick. Tickets

Clear Embossing Powder

Hearts Flower Punch

The Ribbon Girl - Twine,Buttons

Simply Create - Ribbon

Challenges

http://simply-create-alford.blogspot.com/ - Inspiration Board!

http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ - Valentine

http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ - Love is in the Air

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/ - St Valentines Day

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/ - Red

http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/ - Red/Romance

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SIMPLY CREATE CHALLENGE

Just a little reminder! Over at Simply Create Jackie has a challenge for us all and there is a fab prize of £100  of stash up for grabs.! Using the inspiration board make something with paper or fabric reflecting the colours and what this board suggests to you.  Upload to your blog, leave a comment and link to your blog. Finishes on 14th February. Hope you will join in the fun and good luck!

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WOYWW

 

Having an off day, wasn;t going to join in on the fun over at WOWY Julias Stamping ground but then why not I thought !Can always just have a snoop around some interesting desks, can be a real pick me up, inspiration, tips, storage ideas and so on, just good clean fun. Speaking of clean! Have inked up this insert for a card I'm just finishing off. Gosh just re-read, what on earth has clean got to do with inking! Think I was trying to say, far from clean, fingers an array of Rusty Hinge and Moss Green Tim Holtz inks. Used  Fiskars 2in1 Vine border punch. Bought it in October and never used it, tut tut Carol!! Now brain not towing the line this morning so couldn't get my head round how to use it, doh!! A little trip over to Youtube and everythings dandy now. Love how easy it was to use and the result! Gorgeous I think! Ooo wonder if there's more of them! A little trip round the internet I think, now what did I say about buying this year!!  Just have to matt and layer and place it in the card and then make the box.  Will post when I have it completed!

 Speaking of buying! Bought these the other day.

Seen Jackie's gorgeous cards made with the Craft Concepts Sun Rays  embossing folder and WANTED it. Have a few ideas swimming about up there somewhere I want to try out! Okay couldn't just stop at that, liked the other two so in good old Carol fashion!  they just happened to drop in basket too. Bought off ebay and the service was fantastic. Ordered late morning and on my doorstep next morning, Wow!! Well that's enough blabbing for today and not to confusing! Have a lovely day and hope you  manage to fit in a bit of crafting fun !

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BY THE CUTE AND GIRLY February CHALLENGE!

Morning to you all. This is one of my DT cards for this months new challenge over on By The Cute & Girly. February's challenge has been set by my lovely teamie Ayelet (Jenny) and the theme is Red and one other colour! Do Valentine cards come to mind, great chance to get them made.GDT joining us this month is Bev most of us know her from her blog  All the things I love pop in by most days and see her amazing,gorgeous cards. and Rachel  from Papercraftsbyrachel , first visit to her blog and certainly won't be the last.  Hope you find time to play along. I decided to make a red and blue card and used one of the new LOTV stamps coloured with Prisma pencils. Made my own DPs, gosh not a red DP to be found amoungst my stash of papers, must be on the look out for some although making your own is great fun.

Prizes this month are
Simon Says Stamp $20
Joanna Sheen £10
 Little Snippets $15
 Stamp Fairy

DP - Used Hero Arts small dots

TH distressing inks - Barn door, Faded Jeans

Nesties

Sizzix Swirl

Challenges

http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/ - Valentine/Love

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/ - Whateva!

http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/ - As You Like It!

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