Monday 30 September 2013

One Layer cards

Another Monday morning,another new week,another new challenge at ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS and that challenge is wait for it-----One Layer cards and our sponsor is DIGISTAMPS4JOY.I have used their beautiful image "Tulip Basket"coloured with promarkers and I stamped the edges with the edge of another stamp.I stamped a sentiment and cut the small card with a Spellbinders die.To be honest I was dreading making a one layer card but must admit I am happy with the result.
challenges-
Tuesday Throwdown-CAS
stamp with sarah kay-flowers
paper pretties-no designer paper
Simon says-ATG
creative moments-ATG/Frame it
crafting by design-ATG
C.R.A.F.T-inspired by a book-"The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine
sister act-ATG
Disdigidesigns-show off your colouring
2sisters-ATG
Allsorts-how does your garden grow
Robyns fetish-nature--------------TOP PICK
ooh-la-la-F-is for flowers

Thanks for dropping by and any comments you wish to leave- welcome to my new followers
and hope you can join us in the challenge and check out the DT cards and blogs
Carol xx



Sunday 29 September 2013

Feet up and a Cuppa

My title is the name of the image I have used today "Feet up and a Cuppa" from DR Digi's House of Stamps who along with The paper Shelter are sponsoring the challenge at 613 Avenue Create which is "Create Your Own Challenge".from our grid you must choose 1-3 items from EACH column.My image is coloured with promarkers,papers are "Home grown" from HOTP,and I have used 1-image/patterned paper/solid colour paper==2-shaped card/die cuts/punch===3-glossy accents/liquid pearls==4-buttons==5-twine/faux stitching.
choose between 1 and 3 items from each column-
challenges-
card mania-use at least 1 button
ooh-la-la-magnificent men
whimsy inspires-masculine
promarker challenge-one for the boys
clear it out challenge-boys/men-dies/punches
oldie but a goodie-dies/punches(papers/twine/buttons)
simon says-ATG
divas by design-monochrome
fab'n'funky-button it up
The paper shelter-stitching(faux round image)
lacy sunshine-stitching-real/faux
crafters cafe blog-dies/punches
crafting by design-ATG
shellys images-roll em(3-dies//7markers//6item of choice
buttons)
4 crafty chicks-bingo-buttons/sentiment/die cuts
crafty catz-birthday card
fussy and fancy-punches and dies
polka doodle-more than one fold
little blue button-shaped cards
sister act-ATG
Dis digi designs-show off your colouring
2sisters-ATG
check out the rest of the DT cards and blogs for some fantastic inspiration and Create your own challenge
thanks for stopping bye and welcome to my 2 new followers
see you tomorrow
Carol xx

Tuesday 24 September 2013

Bingo

Tuesday morning and that means another new challenge at LEJ DESIGNS and the challenge is "Lots of Layers".Mine hasn't got as many layers as I would have liked,but after having to buy a new printer -as Matthew took the printer when they moved house(well it was his and he needs it for work)then I couldn't get the laptop to recognise it(what did it expect a printer to look like anyway!!!)Had to wait for Matthew to call in then I couldn't get it to print aaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!so it ended up being a very quick card this after-noon,hopefully this printer has got over its hissy fit!ANYWAY I used a new digi from Lindsay "Gertrude" at the Bingo,coloured with promarkers,Tim Holtz B.paper,hessian mesh,bulldog clip from stash and die corners,kraft cardstock from Papermill Direct.It's also my birthday today and Ellie and Holly-Anne are coming for lunch instead of staying pack-up at school,and Helen is coming later too.OOH not going to see girls for lunch after all they are both in bed ill with some kind of virus so will have to visit later .
challenges-
I love promarkers-ATG
creative moments-ATG
shellys images-roll em(3dies//4kraft//7markers only)
C.R.A.F.T.-green/brown
sweet pea stampers-use kraft
Brown sugar-shades of brown
sister act-ATG
2sisters-recycle(bulldog clip)
corrosive-Mother/maiden/crone
anything goes-out with the girls
DL.ART-ATG
red carpet studios-letters and numbers
handmade harbour-happy days
Hope you find the time to join in the challenge and check out the DT cards and blogs also watch out for Lindsays Freebies
Carol xx

Monday 23 September 2013

Happy Birthday La-La

Good morning to you all hope you had a great weekend.I was complaining about the quiet house after everyone moved out-THEN I picked Ellie and Holly-Ann up after school on Friday and brought them back for tea WELL it was like two whirlwinds in the house lol,and I went round for a roast dinner on Sunday,O/H stayed at home(doesn't eat out)well to be fair doesn't eat much in either he sat in the garden as was really warm yesterday.
This weeks challenge at TAMMY'S SCRAPIN CORNER is another easy one "Happy Birthday" and I have used the image "La-La" from our sponsor Birdie Brown,coloured with promarkers,coloured cardstock from Papermill Direct,and used dies,dewdrops,liquid pearls and paper from stash.

challenges-
inky chicks-pretty in pink
I love promarkers-ATG
flutterby wednesdays-ATG
handmade harbour-happy days
totally papercrafts-happy birthday
crafts4eternity-cute kids
sister act-ATG
pink gem-pink,pink,pink and gems
pile it on-warm colours
Fairies challenge-birthday

Thanks for calling by and hope you find the time to join us this week
see you tomorrow
Carol xx

Sunday 22 September 2013

Wintry Christmas card

Morning everyone and hope your enjoying your weekend and can find time to join our new challenge at One Stitch at a Time another easy peasy one ATG the winner who uses A Stitchy Bear Outlet stamp(bet you have at least one in your images)wins the set of Digis used by the DT in challenge 180.I was given the image "Wintertree" and chose not to add any colour just glamour dust to add to the icy feel.I embossed the linen card (from Papermill Direct)on my score board,used my two new Memory Box dies-Precious Snowflakes(I cut off the bows and added them seperatley) and Pine needle border,ribbon and liquid gems from stash.
challenges-
c..is for challenge-make it sparkle
papertake weekly-make it sparkle
top tip Tuesday-get in shape- no rectangles
creative card crew-Christmas
TTCRD-ATG
creative craft challenges2-use ribbon
creative moments-ATG-frame it
crafty ribbons-ATG with ribbon
sister act-ATG
Natalie and Amy-embossing
DL.ART-ATG

check out the DT cards and blogs and come and join us
Thanks for calling by today and appreciate and comments you wish to leave and see you tomorrow
Carol xx


Bitter sweet image

Hi everyone- just found this card I haven't blogged yet so here it is,taking forever though Puddlenut keeps walking over the keyboard and having to keep deleting stuff!!!The quirky image "Bitter sweet" is from Stamping chef,coloured with promarkers,coloured cardstock from Papermill Direct,B.paper from Man about town CD,and a few dies.
challenges-
crazy challenge-Autumn colours
lexis creations-Autumn colours
craft your passion-Autumn colours
Eureka stamps-Autumn colours
top tip Tuesday-no rectangles
TTCRD-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
fab'n'funky-leaves------------------WINNER
sister act-ATG
dis digi designs-Autumn colours
great impressions-Autumn colours
DL.ART-ATG
red carpet studio-letters and numbers---IN THE SPOTLIGHT
lacy sunshine-ATG

thanks for calling bye and see you later with DT card for OSAAT
Carol xx

Thursday 19 September 2013

Flowers galore and Panpastels

Morning everyone and today is the start of a new challenge at Happy Campers and the challenge is sooooooo easy "Show is Ya Flowers" now how easy is that???and the challenge runs for a month so no excuse really.I made a card posted it but wasn't happy with it soooo deleted it before (hopefully) Kath didnt see it, and I decorated a chipboard heart-from Joanna Sheen,coloured with yellow/orange and red panpastels-my first attempt too-thought it was about time I used them,only had them since March lol.I then stamped the flower image -a freebie stamp from Craft stamper mag onto the heart then onto then onto three different scraps of paper from stash,I cut into the petals for dimension,added buttons and dewdrops and ribbon from stash.
I am using an iphone for taking and uploading pics,BUT I crop and save the images then when I upload them to blog they are still not cropped as I would like-any advice would be appreciated.
challenges-
crafts 4 eternity-recycle(buttons)
Dis digi designs-Fall colours
catch the bug-Indian summer
gingerloft-anything but a card
kaboodle doodle-anything but square
crazy challenge-Autumn colours
craft your passion-Autumn colours
lexis creations-Autumn colours
eureka stamps-Autumn colours
top tip Tuesday-get in shape--------------------WINNER
ladybug crafts ink-no square
crafters cafe blog-flowers
divas by design-ATG
digistamps4joy-colour challenge/use ribbon/stamped image
thanks for dropping by and hope you find the time to join our challenge
Carol xx



Wednesday 18 September 2013

Meet Puddlenut

Hi everyone we have a new addition to the household Puddlenut and I have posted a pic below.My card for today is a pre-coloured Mos Digital topper from Hobby House,Imade my fave shape card,papers from K&C,used my new Magnolia heart tag die,added a couple more dies and Tonic border punch,brad and ribbon from stash and coloured card from Papermill Direct.
challenges-
mos digital-say it with flowers
paper-crafting journey-flowers
Jelly park-all about the kids
sister act-ATG
sweet stampin-fancy folds
little blue button-shaped cards
marks finest-the letter G(green/gorgeous)
catch the bug-Indian summer
addicted-to-stamps-1image/2papers/3dies
eclectic ellapu-inspired by a song(you don't bring me flowers-Neil Diamond)
top tip Tuesday-get in shape
oldie but a goodie-dies/punches(papers)
crafters cafe blog-flowers
Divas by design-ATG
the paper shelter-a card with many folds-----WINNER
Pennys challenges-2 or more patterned papers
the Hobby house-Hobby House artists
DL.ART-ATG

Puddlenut-her name has nothing to do with the obvious as she is very good and uses the litter tray,but the children of the family where I got her from named her and I liked it so Puddlenut she stays,she will be 9weeks old on Sunday.
Thanks for dropping by and see you tomorrow
Carol xx

Tuesday 17 September 2013

Splatter and Chatter

Morning everyone from a very cold Kingston upon Hull(and raining when I scheduled this last night)The Tuesday challenge at TWISTED TUESDAY this week is Splatter and Chatter -show us some splatter-you can paint it/spritz it/mist it whatever takes your fancy BUTthe chatter twist is you must use at least two words -not to difficult.I have used "Mud Puddle Boy" image from Meljens designs,coloured with promarkers.I sprayed Mica spray in ancient copper onto the card blank the stamped "ink splats set" from Visible Image,addes ribbon and the two words were part of a freebie stamp from Craft Stamper Craft mag.
challenges-
handmade harbour -fun or funny
pennys challenges-ATG
crafters cafe-no designer paper
inky impressions-water(muddy water?)
crafting by designs-ATG
cute card Thursday-hip to be square
crafty catz-men/boys
card makin mamas-one for the kids
sister act-ATG
challenges4everybody-ATG
cutie pie-cute for the boys
digi darla-ATG/twist-hop/skip/jump
love to create-CAS
ladybug crafts-ATG
DL.ART-ATG
check out the DT cards and blogs and hope you join our challenge
Bye for now and see you tomorrow
Carol xx

Monday 16 September 2013

Another Baby card

Another Monday morning and Helen our daughter is also moving out today (like rats leaving a sinking ship lol)then we really will be on our own! Monday morning means a new challenge at Artistic Inspirations and that challenge is "Frame It" our sponsor is Eureka Stamps and I have used their gorgeous image "Baby Frame"coloured with promarkers,used mt Baby Marianne dies,ribbon from stash,papers New Arrivals from Forever Friends,the removable details tag was won from Digistamps4joy.
challenges-
papertake weekly-childs play
crafty sentiments-ATG
oldie but a goodie-spots and stripes(ribbon)
I love promarkers-three different shapes
the paper shelter-sun/moon/stars(stars)
pennys challenges-ATG
ladybug crafts-ATG
the sisterhood of crafters-use a digi
crafting by designs-ATG
crafty catz-men/boys
whimsy inspires-masculine
sister act-ATG
card mania-fave colour combo
a creative romance-dies or punches
pink gem-two images(frame/sentiment tag)
allsorts-baby,baby------------------------------TOP 5
cutie pie-cute for the boys
Bunny Zoe -something blue
addicted-to-stamps-1.ribbon/2,images,3dies
challenges4everybody-ATG
panpastel-make it blue------------------WINNER
Thanks for stoppin by and see you tomorrow
Carol x

Sunday 15 September 2013

Autumn Wind

Morning and hope you are all having a chilling or crafty weekend.Ellie and Holly-Ann are coming for Sunday dinner and Matthew and Tasha coming after work,as their new cooker is not been delivered until Monday.The new challenge at
613 Avenue Create is "Happy Fall y'all"I love Autumn and I love this image "Autumn Wind" from Squigglefly, our sponsor this week,coloured with promarkers,leaves are stamped with freebie stamp from Craft Stamper,cut out and 3-d with foam pads,used my Sizzix die,paper from stash.
challenges-
DL.ART-ATG
whoopsi daisy-fall related
craft-room challenge-trees and/or leaves
Tuesday throwdown-ATG
creative belli-yellow/orange/red
the sisterhood of crafters-use a digi
crafting by designs-ATG
creative corner-leaves are falling
sister act-ATG
ladybug crafts-ATG
challenges4everybody-ATG
Eclectic Ellapu-song inspired(Forever Autumn-Moody Blues)
creative romance-dies or punches
Disdigi designs-fabulous fall colours
corrosive challenges-maiden/Mother/crone
Thanks for stopping by and see you tomorrow
Carol xx

Saturday 14 September 2013

New Baby card

Well the house is sooooo quiet,Matthew,Tasha,Ellie and Holly-Ann moved out yesterday and Helen moves out on Monday,so just John and me rattling about in a 4bedroomed house.It does mean I can have my craft room back again though,not much consolation really at the moment!Me and Helen took the girls into town to buy new school shoes WELL it must be easier taking teenagers!!!We finally found some that fitted Holly(4ys) and she said ooh they fit and feel really comfy and as I said FINALLY she carried -on but I don't want them they are not shiny enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ellie(6yrs) meanwhile was trying on boots way to big -but they had heels,she wanted heels that made a noise when she walked and not baby shoes,after half an hour during which Helen almost had a melt down,Holly turned round and said I hope you don't think I'm spending all after-noon in this shop WELL words failed me lol.We finally found two pairs of "suitable" school shoes.The card today is a baby card I made a few weeks ago and not blogged yet but fits a few challenges --the image is Baby 2 by Heather Ellis at Digi stamp characters,coloured with promarkers,ribbled some blue card,and added a couple of dies and tonic punch.Papers and buttons from stash.
challenges-
DL.ART-ATG
card mania-fave colour combo(blue/green)
Eureka stamps-shaped cards
papertake weekly-childs play
I love promarkers-3 different shapes
crafting by designs-ATG
LOTV-new baby
delightful challenges-new beginnings
crafty catz-men/boys
card makin mamas-for the kids
sister act-ATG
A creative romance-dies/punches
sweet stampin-fancy folds
Allsorts-Baby baby
Bunny Zoe-something blue

Well I must catch up with some commenting as been so busy helping with all the packing and moving
see you all tomorrow
Carol xx

Wednesday 11 September 2013

Sweet Treats

Holly-Ann started full time school this week and although she loves it she hates getting up-she loves her bed whereas Ellie is up full of the joys of Spring but hates going to bed but Holly is always ready for bed chalk and cheese springs to mind lol.My card today is just a pink CAS for a couple of challenges,the image is a pre-coloured Mo's digital topper from Hobby craft and added glamour dust,papers are "New Arrivals" from Forever Friends,I used a doily and a doily die and buttons from stash,coloured cardstock from Papermill Direct.

challenges-
mos digital-ATG
cute card Thursday-pretty in pink
card mania-fave colour combo
in the pink-kiss in pink
delightful challenges-you're a treat
jelly park-all about the kids
sister act-ATG
a creative romance-CAS
totally gorjuss-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
scribbles designs-CAS-----SPONSORED PRIZE WINNER
addicted-to-stamps-ATG
DL.ART-ATG
TSG clearstamps-cake,cupcakes
papertake weekly-childs play
creative card crew-things with wings
oldie but a goodie-spots and stripes(doily)
Tuesday throwdown-ATG
fab'n'funky-sweet treats
creative craft challenges 2-photo insp
the sisterhood of crafters-use a digi
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafty bloggers-things with wings
the hobby house-hobby house artists

My two gorgeous grandaughters ready for school
off to catch up with all your blogs
thanks for dropping by
Carol xx


Tuesday 10 September 2013

Autumnal Colour challenge

I love Autumn and all the beautiful coloured leaves about perfect for walking ankle deep in,purely for the grandaughters you understand lol.The challenge this week at LEJ DESIGNS is "Autumnal Colours",I used Lindsays gorgeous image "Waiting for the big Day"which can be bought from here coloured with promarkers,B.paper is Romantic Vintage from Marianne,coloured cardstock from Papermill Direct,a couple of dies and liquid pearls(must get some more colours)
challenges-
crafting by designs-ATG
digi haven-vintage/old
sister act-ATG
creative romance-CAS
pile it on-tic/tac/toe(p.paper/dies/Autumn colours)
scribbles designs-CAS
addicted-to-stamps-ATG
corrosive challenges-all about fall(colours)
DL.ART-ATG
Tuesday Throwdown-ATG
Paula Holifield-CAS
card mania-fave colour combo(brown/orange)
whoopsi daisy-Fall related(colours)

come and check out the DT cards and blogs and check out Lindsays freebies
Thanks for dropping by
Carol xx

Monday 9 September 2013

Another Monday morning-and back to school challenge

Hope this Monday morning finds you well an you had a chilling or crafting weekend.The new challenge at TAMMY'S SCRAPIN CORNER is "Back to School" I am afraid I have never seen the point of sending back to school cards sooo as our sponsors are ADFD I chose their fantasic image "Painters palette" coloured with promarkers and used my new splat stamps and perfect B'paper "crowded attic" from Tim Holt.I used a small portrait image to signify what has been painted and hope the card and image signifies back to school art lessons or Art school.I was really pleased how this card turned out not at all my usual style(whatever that is lol)
challenges-
Digi darla-ATG twist,back to school
Kaboodle doodles-back to school
Paula Holifield-CAS
DL.ART-ATG
papertake weekly-ATG
red carpet studio-ATG
crafty creations-back to school
little red wagon-back to school
I love promarkers-use more than 1 image(hope this counts)
fab'n'funky-opposites attract
The paper shelter-back to school
crafting by designs-ATG/back to school
card crafters circle-portrait of a woman
sister act-ATG
creative romance-CAS
2 sisters-back to school
pile it on-tic tac toe(p.paper/image/school)
scribbles designs-ATG
addicted-to-stamps-ATG
corrosive challenges-all about Fall(colours)

Thanks for stopping by and any comments you wish to leave and if you think this card doesn't fit your challenge feel free to delete
see you tomorrow
Carol XX

Sunday 8 September 2013

Use a Digi Challenge

Morning hope you are all well,the challenge at One Stitch at a Time (who are also having a DT call)is sooooo easy----use a digi and the sponsor is The Stitchy Bear Outletand the winner receives all the digi images used by the DT in challenge 178.I have used my favourite image "Shy Girl"by Barbara Jenson-coloured with promarkers and copics,papers are Daydream by Heidi Grace,used my seemingly everlasting ribbon,liquid pearls,selection of dies,tonic punch for border and flowers and dewdrops(love these)and of course I used my favourite card shape upright Z-fold.
challenges-
addicted-to-stamps-ATG
c--is for challenge-lots of layers
handmade harbour-ATG
crazy challenge-bingo(ribbon/image/flowers)
papertake weekly-ATG
red carpet studio-ATG
pennys challenges-spooled items(ribbon)
digistamps4joy-inspired by the sixties(hipster jeans/denim cap)
4kraftygirlz-ATG
crafty ribbons-ATG with ribbon
sister act-ATG
totally gorjuss-ATG
DL.ART-ATG
No excuse for not joining this challenge
check out the DT cards and blogs and link up your card
see you tomorrow
Carol xx


Saturday 7 September 2013

One of my favourite images

I love this Sassy Studio image-Katniss-Lady of Fire,it looks fantastic whatever colour it is.The image is coloured with promarkers and silk ribbon from stash.
challenges-
DL.ART-ATG
memas crafts-ribbon/lace and/or flowers
cute daisy may-texture(ribbon/dies/liquid pearls)
crazy challenge-bingo(ribbon/image/flowers)
papertakeweekly-ATG
red carpet studio-ATG
pennys challenges-spooled items/ribbon
4kraftygirlz-ATG
crafty ribbons-ATG with ribbon
sister act-ATG
totally gorjuss-ATG

Jozef my gorgeous grandson,can you believe he is only 9 weeks old -look at the mischief in those eyes lol
thanks for dropping by and any comments you wish to leave are much appreciated
see you tomorrow
Carol xx

Thursday 5 September 2013

woo hoo got quite a few images back

I acually found a folder on my e-mails "photos" never took any notice before but looking for my image clicked on it and found quite a few images that hadn't been deleted(only because I didn't know they were they-ignorance is definitely bliss lol)and quite a few of my favourites are in the DT folders sooo quite a happy bunny.This card I made last month but haven't blogged yet.
challenges-
totally gorjuss-texture(ribbon/liquid pearls/glossy accents)
pink gem-2 backing papers
disdigi designs-birthdays
addicted-to-stamps-ATG
The ribbon girls-include numbers(on B.paper)
challenges4everybody-ATG
card mania-ribbon
cute daisy may-texture(ribbon/liquid pearls/glossy accents)
handmade harbour-ATG
crafty sentiments-fall colours
perfect sentiments-ribbon/twine or seam binding
pennys challenge-spooled items(ribbon)
creative moments-ATG/birthday
4krafty girlz-ATG
aud sentiments-any sentiment
crafty ribbons-ATG with ribbon
memas crafts-ribbons
great impressions-fall colours
DL.ART-ATG

thanks for stopping bye
and see you soon
Carol xx

Tuesday 3 September 2013

All my images GONE !!!

My son has all his work and tattoo images on the computer so I tend to use my laptop,and to stop it getting clogged up and if computer breaks I put all my digi images on a memory stick and what happens --my memory stick has broken the fitting has gone inside sooooo have lost all my digi images!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This image was already printed off but haven't a scanner to copy it eitherAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH-I coloured the image with promarkers and chalked a sky,prima papers-Engraver,corner dies and coloured cardstock from Papermill Direct.
challenges-
crafty creations-use a number
i love promarkers-use a number---------------TOP 3
creative belli-use a number
simon says-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
aud sentiments-any sentiment
4 crafty chicks-squares(card)
card crafters circle-for the boys
sister act-ATG
pink gem-2 backing papers(does one in different colours count?)
Dis digis-birthdays
2 sisters-sketch------------------------TOP 3
addicted-to-stamps-ATG
Paula Holifield-CAS
crafty boots-last days of summer------WINNER
Thanks for stopping by and off to wallow before having a blog hop
Carol xx

More buttons

The new challenge today at TWISTED TUESDAY is"Primary Colours" and the twist is -use buttons.I have used a pre-coloured Mo's digital pencil image-"Best Friends"from Hobby house,papers are a mix from Lawn fawn and mag freebies,tonic punch,corner die,buttons,paperclips and dewdrops from stash,coloured cardstock from Papermill Direct.
challenges-
sisterhood of crafters-back to school
simon says-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
Mo's digital pencil-goodbye summer
QKR Stampede-kick up your heels
fussy and fancy-back to school
stampin for the weekend-colours of summer
crafts4eternity-back to school
creative corner-childs play
Tuesday throwdown-best friends
sister act-ATG
Marks finest papers-frame it
pink gem-2backing papers
addicted-to-stamps-ATG
challenges4everybody-ATG
crafty-boots-last days of summer
The Hobby house-Hobby house artists
check out the DT cards and blogs and hope you can join us in the challenge
Bye for now
Carol xx

Monday 2 September 2013

Fourth attempt card!!!

Now I chose this image because I liked it BUT after the fourth attempt the attraction has slightly waned!On the first attempt I messed up the very last part I coloured,the second attempt I decided to colour the skin with my new copics WRONG she ended up looking like a satsuma!Had to print off another image(grandaughters had used the last ones)and my memory stick which I keep all my images on decided not to work???so had to print one off the DT blog,so this simple card has taken me nearly all day!I stamped a phone image on the card blank(linen card from Papermill direct)paper is K&C,buttons,liquid pearls from stash,used my new corner die from Joanna Sheen.The image is "Sweet talk Sassy" finally coloured with promarkers -from Sassy Studio Designs our sponsor this week at ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS and the challenge is BUTTONS-now how easy is that? she says ironically lol we all have buttons in our stash don't we?course we do.
challenges-
TTCRD-ATG
paper pretties-black/white/+1(blue)
Simon says-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
QKR Stampede-kick up your heels------------------------TOP 5
sister act-ATG
marks finest papers-frame it
addicted-to-stamps-ATG

Thanks for stopping by and check out the DT cards and blogs
see you tomorrow
Carol xx

Sunday 1 September 2013

Spotlight Technique

The house is very quiet at the moment as Matthew,Tasha and grandaughters have gone to Cornwall for a week,they went 5o'clock yesterday morning and came in to give us a kiss and cuddle before they went bless them.They have also got their own house now too and get the keys on the Monday after they come home on the saturday and move in on the 13th,and daughter Helen has also been reconciled with her husband and also moving out-so we are going from seven to two -just me and John(does this mean we have to actually speak to each other now? lol)Luckily they are all just 10mins walk away.
My card today is for the new challenge at 613 Avenue Create "Spotlight Challenge"and this is my first try at this technique and not totally happy with it,not sure if I picked the right image for this technique.The sponsors are-
Sandies samples and Di's Digis.I have used a LOTV rubber stamped image "Little Girls Story time"-I have had this stamp about three years and never used it,I stamped the image twice and cut a circle for the coloured part,faux stitched round the image,the papers are Tim Holtz-crowded attic,tonic border punch and banner die,coloured cardstock from Papermill Direct and added liquid pearls and a gem brad.
challenges-
craft-room challenge-something new(first time try at technique)
Simon says-ATG
crafting by design-ATG
LOTV-no flowers
fairy-tale challenge-recipe(something old,image/round,1gemstone-brad)
creative corner-childs play
dream valley-for a child
sister act-ATG
Marks finest papers-frame it
addicted-to-stamps-ATG
challenges4everybody-ATG
Thanks for stopping by and any comments you wish to leave-much appreciated
and see you tomorrow
Carol xx