Everyone's Favourite... Anything Goes

This week's challenge at The Paper Shelter is "Anything Goes" (perhaps a chance to catch up on those Christmas cards if you're unorganised like me lol).  I love this cute Father Christmas image & as I've got so much on at the moment I opted for the coloured version for quickness :D (I love the fact that you get black & white outline or already coloured images from TPS).  The papers are digi & distressed & I finished the card off with ribbons, beads, doily, flower, sentiment & lots of gold Glamour Dust.

If you use an image from The Paper Shelter you have the chance to win a $20 gift certificate & even if you don't & you are picked you can chose 3 images of your choice from the shop :D

The challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut - Vintage &/or Distressed

Sparkle Creations - Christmas (optional Vellum)

City Crafter - Santa Claus is Coming...

Totally PaperCrafts - Christmas 

Totally Gorjuss - Sparkle

Everybody Art - Santa Claus

Digi Doodle - Animals

Daring Cardmakers - Moustaches, Tashes, Mustaches & Furry Facial Hair
Critter - Digi Day
The Cheerful Stamper - Who's Wearing Santa's Hat
Crafty Boots - Anything Goes
Paper Creations Ink - Christmas
2 Sisters - Holiday
Simply Create Too - All About Christmas
Crimbo Crackers - Santa
Craft Your Passion - Tis the Season
PanPastel - Animals

Oopsie I forgot to put beaded charm straight

I hope you're all having a fabulous week, I'm hoping to catch up with my card making & blog visiting this week as the last few weeks have been manic getting ready for the craft fayre which I did on Sunday (it was my first so it was a bit of a learning curve).  It was quite small (only about 10 stalls) but  I really enjoyed it & made a bit of cash too :o) - I want to do more now (it's just finding them that's the problem).

Not a great photo but you get the idea :)

Wanna Join Sentimental Sundays DT?

Sentimental Sundays Design Team Call:

We'd like to invite a few of you talented crafters out there to join the Sentimental Sundays team.
Here are the guidelines:
-Create a new project (card, scrapbook, digital layout, alter item, anything) using any sentiment an incorporating the challenge theme at least TWICE A MONTH. You do not have to create weekly, though we (the team and those who visit the blog) love to see your creations!
-Comment on participant entries (we divvy it up to decrease the load) - this is very important! Everyone loves comments.
-Join the Sentimental Sundays Yahoo group for DT communication and to chit-chat and share your creations:

 

Interested? Then email sentimentalsundaysblog@gmail.com with the following information:
***Your name and blog address (yes you must have a blog in order to be considered).
**Why would you like to be chosen to be on the Sentimental Sundays Design Team.
*3-4 blog post links showing with work with sentiments. (ONLY blog links, NOT actual pictures)

We are looking forward to seeing you DT applications.
Deadline for submission is December 18th, 2011.

Thank You & Good Luck :-)

Sentimental Sundays is taking a break for a month while we get reorganized and  hold the design team call. We will be back with our challenges on January 1st, 2012, so be sure to check back and see what (and who) is new!

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Fairies & Friends

The Stampin' For The Weekend challenge this week is "Friends" & I used this stamp which I have had for absolutely ages (in fact I think it was one of the very first ones I bought) & I it is still one of my favourites, I got it from Willow Designs & I doubt they stock it any more.  I coloured the image with chalks for a change & I like the soft feel they give so I think I will be using them more.  I used glitter on the fairies wings, on the leaves & around the edge of the image.  The papers are "Pocket Full of Posies" from DCWV (not digi!) & finished off with some stitching, a flower, punched heart & butterfly, ribbon, lace & gems.  I hope you will join us if you have time in between your Christmas crafting & this time we have 2 fabulous sponsors: LOTV & In2Stamps so that's double the incentive to enter ;)

The challenges:

Stamps R Us - Bling It On

Dutch Dare - Recipe

Creative Craft - Free For All

Bearly Mine - All My Favourite Things (Fairies, Friends, Sparkle, Butterflies)

Sassy Cheryl's - Anything Goes

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop - Things With Wings

Flutter By - Open (with an Angel, Fairy or Butterfly)

Papercraft Star - Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday - Sparkle & Shine

Crafty Boots - Fantasy

Stamps & Fun - Stitching

I hope you've all had a great week, luckily we have been on holiday this week & have been doing a bit of Christmas shopping & we went to the theatre to see "It's a Wonderful Life" which was lovely.  In between all this fun I have been manically trying to get ready for my first craft fayre on Sunday that I'm doing with my friend Duang :)

A Present For You!

The new challenge starting today at Di's Digi Downloads is to use "Fall (Autumn) Colours".  This cute image that I used is called "Found It" & I coloured it with ProMarkers.  The papers are from Hot off the Press & I finished off with a bunched border, ticket sentiment, crocheted & felt flowers & a leaf bead.We are sponsored by Joanna Sheen so you can win a voucher to spend on lots of crafty goodies...tempted?  I hope so cos we would love to see you & don't forget you can use any images you like (of course it's always nice to see Di's gorgeous images).

The challenges:

Paperminutes - Childrens Birthday

City Crafter - Four Legged Friend

Freshly Brewed - Anything Goes
Hooked on Craft - Something Punched
Sparkles Forum - Autumn
Sassy Cheryl's - Anything Goes
Fairy Fun Fridays -Anything Fall
I Brake for challenges - Four Seasons

 Have a fabulous weekend!

Give Thanks at Jellypark Friends

This time the challenge at Jellypark Friends is to make a "Thank You, Thankful or Thanksgiving" project.  There are 2 of Claire's fab new releases today & I used "Girl in Winter Coat".  I did some paper piecing (again) & the rest is coloured with ProMarkers.  I added some puffy stuff (don't know what it's called & there's no label on the bottle which I've had for ages) for snow & snowballs, the papers are Mistletoe Kisses from Papermania (a bargain form the NEC) & I finished off with sparkly twine, pompoms, gems & a charm.  The team have come up trumps as always & I hope you can join in the fun (you can use any images)  :)

The challenges:

Fab 'n Funky - Baby It's Cold Outside

Freshly Brewed - I Am Thankful

Through the Craftroom Door - Giving Thanks

Tiffany Doodles - Glitter & Sparkle

The Paper Variety - Being Thankful

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Giving Thanks

Papercraft Star - Thank You

Inky Impressions - Give Thanks

Thanks for looking & if you get chance to join in the challenge Good Luck!

Frosty the Snowman

The Paper Shelter challenge this week is "Snowflakes" & I used this cute Snowman image from them (I used the coloured image which is fabulous when time is short - you get a black & white image too for when you have more time).  The papers are digital again from the Sweet Shoppe & I finished off with some sparkly twine, die cut snowflakes, a gem, bell & stamped greeting ooh & not forgetting lots of Glamour Dust :) 

If you use an image from The Paper Shelter you have the chance to win a $20 gift certificate & even if you don't & you are picked you can chose 3 images of your choice from the shop.  Looking for more inspiration? then look no further than the other DT members gorgeous creations.  

The challenges:

Crimbo Crackers - Make It Sparkle

Crafty Hazelnut - Whatever Lights Your Candle

Sparkle Creations - (optional) Holly or Wreathes

Ellephantastic - Weather Related

Creatalicious - For Christmas & Make Sure It Sparkles

Stamps R Us - Bling It On

Totally Gorjuss - Christmas Traditions

Shabby Tea Room - Shabby Pastel Christmas
Glitter Fairies - No Red, Green or Gold
Digital Tuesday - Christmas Time
Craft Your Passion - Let It Snow
Delightful - Snowflakes
Wags 'n Whiskers - Christmas Themed

I hope you're all having a lovely week I'm spending every spare moment (in between work & housework) trying to get things ready for the up & coming Craft Fayre.

Thanksgiving or Thank You at Sentimental Sundays

As the title suggests the challenge this week at Sentimental Sundays is "Thanksgiving or Thank You" & as in the UK we don't celebrate thanksgiving I've made a Thank You card.  Our sponsor this week is Pink Cat Studio & I used their cute "Lily Baked a Pie" digital image which I coloured with ProMarkers, the papers have been in my stash for ages & are from Hot of the Press. I finished off with some pearls, flowers, stamped greeting & punched border.  I hope you can join us & if you need more inspiration why not check out the other DT members gorgeous creations.

The challenges:

City Crafter - Thanks*Giving

Card Makin Mamas - Thanks

Secret Crafter - Spots & Stripes

My Mum's Craft Shop - Sugar & Spice

Creative Card Crew - Thankful

Charisma Cardz - Cutesy 

C.R.A.F.T. - Cute
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Thank You
My Sheri - Thanks
The Corrosive Challenge - Give Thanks
Paper Sundaes - Digital Images

I hope you're having a lovely weekend.  I've been trying to catch up with my cards & get some jewellery made for the upcoming craft fair (but it is hard when you have to fit all the fun stuff around work lol).  Today we're out for Sunday lunch with some friends so no cooking for me!

Cute Christmas Angel

I hope you're all having a great week, I've just about recovered from busy weekend at the Hobby Crafts show at the NEC, it was absolutely fab & I managed to get some crafty goodies & do some Make & Takes too.

Today Jellypark is sponsoring the Crimbo Crackers challenge which is "Sparkle" & who doesn't love a bit of sparkle (well maybe my hubby when it is covering most of the house including him! lol).  I used this gorgeous image by Claire at Jellypark called "Angel Girl Nativity".  I coloured her with ProMarkers, paper pieced her dress & added lots of glitter to her wings.  I finished off with a sequin border, tinsel halo, gem star, flower, button, bow, brad & greeting. If you're anything like me you're way behind with your Christmas cards so joining this challenge will get another one done!  

The challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut - Bright Colours &/or Sparkle

Sparkle Creations - Christmas Card (optional sketch)

Winter Wonderland - Make Your Card Sparkle

Little Claire - Christmas

Creative Craft - Minimalistic

The Crazy Challenge - Something With Wings

The Crafty Pad - Paper Piecing

Papertake - First Christmas

One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi

My Mum's Craft Shop - Sugar & Spice

Digi Tuesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Crafty Boots - Young at Heart

Fetch A Sketch - Sketch!
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Christmas
Wacky Wednesday - Buttons, Bling or Brads
Truly Scrumptious - Bingo (Brads, Flowers Buttons)

I would also just like to mention in case anyone is interested Jellypark have a little group on the Crafter's Cafe & it is a great place to meet new friends, have a chat, get inspiration & pick a freebie or two along the way (there is a fabulous free Christmas fairy image available at the moment).

Ribbons & Bows at Di's

Another excuse to made a Christmas card as this week Di's Digi Challenge is "Ribbons & Bows".  I love this cute image called "Fairy Wand" which I coloured with ProMarkers & added some crystal & gold Glamour Dust.  The papers are digi & I finished off with a bauble greeting, some flowers (also covered in Glamour Dust) & of course some pink ribbon & a big bow.  There is so much scope with this challenge obviously not just Christmas but as some of you know I am really behind with my Christmas cards it's handy to get another one made :D  This week our wonderful sponsor is Crafts 4 You. 

Hopefully you can see this post as I'm scheduling it as I'm at the NEC Hobby Crafts show for the weekend so I can't check it lol (That's also why I've not entered it in any challenges).  Have a fabulous weekend whatever you're doing & if you're at the NEC I hope you have fun & get lots of crafty goodies!

Stampin' for the Weekend Sketch

The challenge this time at SFTW is a sketch, I love sketches & find they are always a good starting point for a card :)  The image is from Heather Ellis & coloured with ProMarkers, with some Polar White Flower soft & pearls added. I used a Christmas tree embossing folder fro the back ground & finished off with some gems, Glamour Dust, die cut flower & swirl & a greeting.  Yes, hooray another Christmas card!  I hope you'll find time to join us & as a little incentive we are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp & you can win a $20 voucher.

Thanks for looking :D

Jellypark Friends Challenge

This time the challenge at Jellypark Friends is "Non Traditional Christmas Colours".  I used one of this week's fab new releases called "Boy in Reindeer Costume".  I paper pieced his costume & added some gems, the edges were inked & Glamour Dust added.  I finished off with a punched border with glitter foam, stamped greeting & some Card Candy. There are some gorgeous designs from the rest of the DT for more inspiration :)

The challenges:

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes

Stamps R Us - Masculine Theme

Delightful - A VERY Sparkly Christmas

Creative Craft - Fancy Edges

Pixie Dust - Paper Piecing
Crafting for all Seasons - Texture

Another Christmas Card (at last)

I am so behind with my Christmas cards (I don't know how I started making them in January lol) so I am really glad that this week's challenge at The Paper Shelter is "Christmas Fun".  The image I used is called Christmas Gifts & I coloured it with ProMarkers.  The papers are digi & I finished off with a die cut Poinsettia, pearls, pompom, ribbon & a lil bag. If you use an image from The Paper Shelter you have the chance to win a $20 gift certificate & even if you don't & you are picked you can chose 3 images of your choice from the shop. The other DT members have made some wonderful creations so why not check them out & get lots more inspiration :)

The challenges:

Sparkle Creations  - Christmas Card (optional liquid applique)

Winter Wonderland - Clean & Simple Christmas Card

By The Cute & Girly - Christmas Girls

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Christmas 

Gem of a Challenge - Cold & Frosty

Papercrafting Journey - Use a Digi

Sew Many Challenges - 2 Different Backing Papers

Papertake - Anything Goes (optional bling)

One Stitch at a Time - Christmas

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes (Good Luck Ruth!)

Bah Humbug - Die Cuts
Kaboodle Doodles - Sassy Girls
Crafter's Companion - Let It Snow
The Ribbon Girl - Christmas
Cupcake Craftroom - Sweet Christmas
Pixie Cottage - Christmas Card

I hope you're all having a good week.  Are any of you going to the Hobby Crafts show at the NEC at the weekend?  I'm going Saturday & Sunday with my DIL Zoe (my son & hubby are in charge of the children) & as we're all staying in a hotel for a couple of nights no cooking or cleaning for me either (& yummy cooked breakfast) - can't wait.

Now For Something Completely Different...

The Sentimental Sundays challenge this week is "Birth Flowers" (or use the colours of your birth flower) + a sentiment.  This card is so out of my comfort zone & not my usual style (& not my favourite either) but that said the image is lovely & from our sponsor this week Heart Song Designs.  My birthday is in September & so my birth flower is Morning Glory.  I coloured the image with Prismacolor pencils (I thought it would be a bit softer).  The paper is digi & from Designs by Krista.  I finished off with a ribbon, sentiment, pearls, Glamour Dust & punched vine border.  I hope you can join us &that you'll check out the other DT members fab creations.

The challenges:

Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes

Simon Says - Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Papercrafting Journey - Use a Digi
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - Digi
Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes

Wow, this weekend is going way too quick.  I've been trying to catch up with my DT work & Christmas cards, I'm behind cos we had the family to stay & very lovely it was too!  I'm also trying to make some more bits of jewellery for my first craft fair which is on 27th November (I'm very excited).

More Halloween! {sorry}

This is the last Halloween card until next year I promise!  The challenge this time at Di's Digi challenge blog is "Halloween or Autumn" & I just love this cute witch image which is called "Now What" so I had to use her (hence another Halloween card & not Autumn lol).  I coloured her with ProMarkers, the papers are digi (Summer Driggs I think as is the sentiment).  I finished off with another spider, some cord, buttons, Glamour Dust & a flower.  Our fab sponsor this week is Joanna Sheen so you have the chance to win crafty goodies of your choice :D  Lots more inspiration as always from the rest of the DT.  Hope you can join us (if you can fit in anymore Halloween crafting lol).

The challenges:

Paper Creations Ink - Halloween

Crafty Boots - Autumn or Halloween

Creative Card Crew - Spooky Fun

The Crazy Challenge - Halloween

Card Makin Mamas - Halloween

Delightful - Halloween

Divas by Design - Something Spooky

Creative Stamp Friends - Halloween

CropStop - Halloween

4 Crafty Chicks - Marker It Up

Magical Monday - Halloween

Scrappy Frogs - Something That Flies
Dream Valley Challenges - Halloween
Repeat Impressions DCC1012 Designer’s Choice Challenge - Halloween/Fall
The Queen's Royal Digi Challenge - Halloween
Everybody Art - Halloween 
ABC - B is for Boo
Hooked on Crafts - Something Spooky  
Through the Craftfoom - Halloween  

Here's to a wonderful weekend! I'm soo excited cos my son, DIL & 3 grandchildren (inc lil Bethany who is only 10 weeks old) are coming to stay for a few days (so I won't be able to commenting or  blog-hopping until the end of the week).

Fancy Dress?

The challenge this week at Jellypark Friends is "Costume" so you don't necessarily have to make a Halloween project although the theme fits that too (& that's what I did) so there's lots of scope :D  My image is called "Boy in Halloween Costume" & is one of the new releases today in the Jellypark store & while you're browsing the store why not check out the fab Jellypark magazine, it's full of projects & inspiration & even a competition!  I coloured the image with ProMarkers, the papers are from Designs by Krista (such a bargain at just $2 for 16 patterned papers & 4 plain ones).  The ticket is from the Raindrop Echo's Halloween Ticket Sentiments again & I finished off with a border punch, brad & a plastic spider. 

The challenges (there's quite a few Halloween ones about at the moment):

Delightful - Halloween

Challenge Up Your Life - Halloween

Card Makin Mamas - Halloween

The Crazy Challenge - Halloween 

Papertake - Spooky Hues

Paperplay - Use Black

Paper Sundaes - Halloween or Fall

Digital Tuesday - Happy Halloween

Creative Card Crew - Spooky Fun

Crafty Boots - Autumn or  Halloween

Paper Creations Ink - Halloween

Crafting for all Seasons - Halloween or Colour

I Brake for Challenges - Halloween

Fright Night!

This week's challenge at Stampin' for the Weekend is "Spooky".  My image is from The Paper Shelter & called "Franky Pastry" (lol), I coloured him with ProMarkers & added black glitter around the edges.  The papers are digi & the bat one is from Designs by Krista (not sure about the other 2).  The ticket sentiment is by Raindrop Echo & I finished off with ribbon & a brad.  Halloween is getting near so why not join in the fun :).  I'm entering my card into the Kraft Outlet's Make it Monday's challenge which is "Spooky Stuff".

Thanks for looking & have a great Friday :D

Time For Another Challenge At The Paper Shelter

This week's challenge at The Paper Shelter is "Harvest" (use orange, green, yellow & browns).  I kept my card pretty simple; mainly so as not to distract from the gorgeous image (The Sweet Gardener) & also cos I thought that flower was quite overpowering lol.  The papers are also from The Paper Shelter & are called "Spring Swing".  I finished off with a large brad, punched vine border, ticket, gems & Glamour Dust. If you use an image from The Paper Shelter you have the chance to win a $20 gift certificate & even if you don't & you are picked you can chose 3 images of your choice from the shop. 

The challenges:

Delightful - Colours of Fall

Paperminutes - Sketch

KB Cute -Anything Goes

Crafty Boots - Autumn or Halloween

Wags 'n Whiskers - Fall Colours

CES -Forever Autumn

Creatalicious - Distress Your Edges
I Love ProMarkers - Cute
Fab 'n' Funky - Beat Up, Torn or Distressed

I hope you're all having a great week & that  you will be able to join us for this week's challenge :)

Festive Frolics Blog Hop :o)

Wild Rose Studio are having a Festive Frolics blog hop to celebrate their fabulous new Christmas designs.  It finishes tomorrow & it was a bit of struggle to get a card made in time but I managed it, phew!  I used another cd-rom (isn't it funny I've had these CDs a while but haven't used either of them but now I'm on a roll lol) this time I used my Me to You (Tatty Teddy) CD-Rom.  I used my Sakura sparkle pens & added some Stickles to the image.  The papers are digi & I finished with Glamour Dust, gold ribbon, punched holly leaves & gems.  The greeting is also from the CD-Rom.  

The challenges:

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - Seeing Spots

Little Claire's - Christmas

Bee Crafty - Bling

Cute Card Thursday - Tree-mendous

Sparkle - Stickers (optional)

Right I'm off to visit the DT members blogs to check out all their fab creations... I could be a while :S

It's A Frame Up!

 

This week's challenge at Sentimental Sundays is "Fancy Folds" (with a sentiment).  I wasn't sure what to make but I'd had my Humphrey's Corner cd-rom for a while & hadn't really made anything with so thought I would try making a frame card. It wasn't quite as easy as I'd hoped especially as there are no instructions on the cd-rom lol Luckily I found some instructions here.  I'm quite pleased with the outcome & I'm sure my little granddaughter Abigail would like it as she LOVES elephants.  I added a gem, pearls & flowers & the sentiment I believe is from TLC.   I hope you will have a go at some fancy folds & join in the challenge :o)  & if you're looking for more inspiration you need look no further than the fabulous DT!

The challenges:

Bling It On - No Patterned Papers

The Stamp Man - Circle It

Woodware USA - Anything Goes

Crafty Boots - Zoo or Animal Theme
Prairie Fairy - Sugar & Spice
Emerald Faerie Garden - Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
Freshly Brewed - Fancy Folds
Anything Goes - Die Cuts, Punches or both
Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes

By the Cute & Girly - Anything Goes
I Did It - Animals

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend.  I had to work yesterday, there was a Flu Clinic & boy was it busy! I was so glad to get home so I'm looking forward to a nice relaxing Sunday (if I get the chance lol, I got lots of catching up to do & we have to go shopping as we didn't go yesterday - I hate shopping! lol)

Little Blessings...

I had forgotten to blog card that I made for my son & his partner when little Bethany was born ( see below for photos if your interested :)  ).  The cute image is from Di's Digital Downloads & coloured with ProMarkers, the papers are digi from Designs by Krista (she has got some gorgeous kits on sale at the moment for only $1.50!) & I distressed the edges.  I finished off with a ribbon, charm, flowers, Glamour Dust, doily & a sentiment.

I decorated the inside too

The challenges:

Truly Scrumptious - Distressing

Creative Craft - Celebration

Secret Crafter - Anything as long as it Sparkles

One Stop - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes

I Did It - Anything Goes

Digi Doodle - Distressing 
Woodware USA -Anything Goes
Sweet & Sassy Digi - For a Baby
Card & Scrap - Embossing &/or Distressing

I hope you're all having a great week & managing to fit some crafting in :) It's my day off today so I'm catching up with some DT work & sorting out my jewellery making stuff to see if I can get motivated to start making for my 1st craft fair ( I've got until the end of November so hopefully I will have some stuff made by then :D ) .  I also really need to get on with my Christmas cards too!

Cute Baby Alert!

No crafty creations to show today but I thought I would share a couple of photos of my new granddaughter Bethany who was born on 6th August.  She is such a little darling & I can't wait until she (& the rest of the family) come to visit at half term (my son lives in Kent so we don't get to see them much as we would like - thank goodness for Skype & the webcam!).

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend.  We went to see Footloose at the cinema yesterday (we only went cos we had free tickets) & it was absolutely fab! I loved it from beginning to end.  We're off out to lunch with the in-laws a bit later so that's no cooking again for me today - excellent :D