Angel

Morning everyone and hope everyone is safe from the floods and high winds,we have a new challenge starting at Create and Inspire and our sponsor is The East Wind.I chose the beautiful image "Angel" coloured with promarkers and added glamour dust,cardstock from Papermill Direct,papers and pot-it-note pad from stash and I made another easel shape.

challenges-
left of center-ATG
allsorts-anything but Christmas
that craft place-ATG
not just cards-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
creative card crew-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
deep ocean-ATG
Bunny zoes-sparkle
crafty creations-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
Cropstop-ATG linky party
Thank you for calling and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Sunflowers and post-it-notes

Morning and hope you all enjoyed your Christmas we had a----noisy one----Grandaughters Ellie got a violin and Holly got a karaoke from their dad but are been left at our house??? lol We have a new challenge starting today at Crafting From The Heart FB Group and our sponsor is DeeDee Digis so I chose the image "Fence and Sunflowers" coloured with promarkers and added black glitter to flower centres,Tattered Lace floral and Clearly besotted Fresh Grass Dies,papers,sunflower head and post-it-note pad from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct and I made an easel shape.

challenges-
crafty creations-ATG
Word art Wednesday-ATG
crafting for all seasons-anything but a card
crafty gals-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
left of center-ATG
crafty friends-ATG
that craft place-ATG
not just cards-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
creative card crew-ATG
Lemon shortbread-ATG
Deep ocean-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated and best wishes for the New Year
Carol x x

Merry Christmas

I would just like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank you for all your coments left during the year which are much appreciated
Carol x x

Cosmos

Morning everyone and what unseasonal warm weather we are having in the UK very UNChristmassy!We have a new ATG challenge starting at Crafting From The Heart and our sponsors are The Stamping Boutique and Fred She Said whose image I used--"Cosmos" coloured with promarkers,dies,ribbon,liquid pearls,B.paper from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct.Just to clarify the ribbon matches the B.paper perfectly in real life but in the pic???

challenges-
deep ocean-ATG
Simon says-die crazy
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
lil red wagon-sketch/rotated
polka doodle-ATG
left of center-ATG
Brown sugar-ATG
allsorts-anything but Christmas
crafty friends-ATG
that craft place-ATG
not just cards-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
Hope you find the time to join us and thank you for calling today-your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Unicorn and Gold Embossing

Morning I would like to welcome my new follower Karon and I have another non-Christmas card to share-the image is from Polka Doodles "Octavia Moonfly Unicorn" coloured with promarkers and edges and Unicorn horn are gold embossed,cardstock from Papermill Direct,B.paper and ribbon from stash.

challenges-
clear it out-ATG
deep ocean-ATG
Simon Says-die crazy
the paper shelter-ATG
pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG--DT FAVOURITE(thank you Wendy)
polka doodle-ATG
left of center-ATG
Brown sugar-ATG
Allsorts-Anything but Christmas
crafty friends-ATG
the sisters of craft-ATG
a crafty mess 2-ATG
Eclectic ellapu-cards to die for
Thank you for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Black and white and glamour dust

Morning and hope you are all more prepared for Christmas than I am!!!We have a new ATG challenge today at Simply Papercrafts for all Occassions and our sponsor is Bugaboo and I used the image"Make a Wish" with added glamour dust,cardstock from Papermill Direct,dies and liquid pearls from stash.I decided not to add any colour and leave it black and white.

challenges-
craft your passion-ATG
a bit more time to craft-ATG
clear it out-ATG
Tuesday throwdown-ATG
Lemon shortbread-ATG
fan-tastic Tuesday-ATG with sparkle
deep ocean-ATG
Simon says-Die-crazy
The paper shelter-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
cards galore-ATG
Bunny Zoes-sparkle
great impressions-ATG
the sisters of craft-ATG
eclectic ellapu-cards to die for
a crafty mess2-ATG
creatalicious-something old/dies,glamour dust,liquid pearls,cardstock//something new digi
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Kai in the Snow

Morning and we have a new unsponsored ATG/Christmassy challenge at Create and Inspire,and I used a Mos Digital image Kai in the Snowcoloured with promarkers and frantage for snow,papers/die-cuts/ribbon/buttons liquid pearls and stamens from stash,sentiment computer generated,cardstock from Papermill Direct.

challenges-
Mos digital-non-traditional Christmas
MAWTT-to a special person at Christmas/Grandson
C.R.A.F.T-Christmas
Julia Spiri-ATG
star stampz-Christmas
brown sugar-buttons------------------TOP 3
creative corner-Winter
Suzy bees-ATG with buttons
pink gem-Christmas
pile it on-Christmas
ribbon girls-ATG
CAGI-ATG/Christmas
craft your passion-ATG
a bit more time to craft-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
Tuesday throwdown-ATG
die cuttin divas-ATG/Christmas
a snowflakes promise-Christmas/Winter
lemon shortbread-ATG
digistamps4joy- ATG with 3 of anything/buttons
creative ladybirds-ATG-------------------------WINNER
whoopsi daisy-Christmas
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated and hope you find the time to join our challenge
Carol x x

Sleddin' Snowman

Bit of emergency today at CCC Digi Creations so have made another card using "Sleddin' Snowman" from Oak pond Creations-image coloured with promarkers and added glamour dust,B.papers from Docrafts and stash,charm and dewrop feom stash and poinsettis made with craft mag freebie die and cardstock from Papermill Direct.

challenges-
cute card Thursday-add some glitter
C.R.A.F.T-Christmas
in the pink-pink Christmas
star stampz-Christmas
Fussy and fancy-Happy holidays
creative corner-Winter
pink gem-Christmas
Dis digi designs-winter holiday
crafty friends-Christmas
pile it on-Christmas/Winter
corrosive challenges-Merry Christmas
Robyns fetish-add a Christmas die-cut/poinsettia
that craft place-Christmas
Come and get it-ATG/Christmas
crafty boots-Christmas
incy wincy-Christmas and funny?----------TOP 3
Eureka stamps-non-traditional Christmas colours
Thank you for calling and all your comments much appreciated
|Carol x x

Not Christmas

Morning and my second card is for CCC Digi Creations ATG challenge and our sponsor is Oak Pond Creations I used Hot Air Balloon,coloured with promarkers,B.papers hessian and twine from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct.

challenges-
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
Julia Spiri-ATG
craft your passion-ATG---------TOP 3
a bit more time to craft-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
clear it out-ATG
Tuesday throwdown-ATG
Lemon shortbread-ATG
great impressions-ATG
creatalicious-something old(papers/twine/hessian),something new(digi)
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Christmas with ADFD

Morning everyone and I have two cards today the first one is my DT card for the Christmas Sparkle challenge at Crafty Girlz, our sponsor is ADFD and I used the beautiful image "Vintage Tree party" coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct,B.papers from Docrafts,sentiment is computer generated,liquid pearls and lace from stash.

challenges-
crafty creations-Happy holidays
I love promarkers-ATG
creative moments-ATG/Traditional Christmas
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by designs-Here comes the holidays
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-ATG
C.R.A.F.T-Christmas
Julia Spiri-ATG
Starstampz-Christmas
polka doodle-Traditional Christmas
Patties creations- Christmas
sweet stampin-Christmas presents
pink gem-Christmas
Delicious doodles-Christmas
crafty friends-Christmas
pile it on-Christmas
corrosive challenges-Christmas
That craft place-Christmas
come and get it-ATG/Christmas


to be updated

Peace on Earth and Angel Kisses

Morning and today I am sharing a card made for an order,I used a Lacy Sunshine image "Peace On Earth"coloured with promarkers and added glamour dust,papers from Do-Crafts,cardstock from Papermill Direct and ribbon from stash and just a simple CAS layout.

challenges-
as you like it-masculine or feminine--masculine is a challenge but I prefer feminine it gives you more scope and freedom to use embellishments--------TOP 3
QKR Stampede-use glitter(glamour dust?)
fussy and fancy-words
polka doodle-Traditional Christmas
Patties creations-Christmas
creative moments-Traditional Christmas
pink gem-Christmas
allsorts-CAS
Di's digi designs-Winter holidays
crafting with dragonflies-Christmas
whimsy inspires-ATG/Holidays
creatalicious-Christmas
crafty friends-Christmas
pile it on-Anything Christmas
corrosive challenges-Christmas
Robyns fetish-Christmas cards
ribbon girls-ATG
Lacy sunshine-Angels
That craft place-Christmas
Come and get it-ATG/Christmas
crazy challenge-Christmas
Eureka stamps-Christmas
love to scrap-Christmas
a snowflakes promise-Winter/Christmas
not just cards-ATG
Whoopsi Daisy-Christmas
Thank you for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Steampunk Christmas Notebook

Morning yesterday was our 46th wedding anniversary but still no medal lol.There is a new challenge today at Where The Heart is which is "Christmas colours" and our sponsor is That Craft Place and I chose the image "Steampunk Boot" coloured with promarkers,and gold embossed the edges,papers and banner die from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct.I then used it all to cover a small notebook.

challenges-
crafters cafe blog-use die-cuts/punches
inspiration destination-ATG
sassy studio-anything but a card/notebook cover
Julia Spiri-ATG/decorated/altered art(Decorated notebook)
creative fingers-ATG
Brown sugar-ATG
allsorts-CAS
crafty hazelnuts-patterned paper
the sisters of craft-ATG
digistamps4joy-3 of something
creative ladybirds-ATG
not just cards-ATG
Thank you for calling and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Finger Paints

Morning and I have two cards to post today the first one is my DT card for Crafting From The Heart and we are sponsored by Eureka Stamps and ADFD whose image I used-"Finger Paint" coloured with promarkers,and I used Visible Image splats round the edge,paint pallette images from TH and the background is made with acrylic paints finger painted on and TH distress glitter.

challenges-
a bit more time to craft-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
craft rocket-ATG
allsorts-CAS
we love to create-ATG/mixed media(background)
craft your passion-ATG
not just cards-ATG
creative artiste-ATG/mixed media(acrylic background)
crafts galore encore-ATG
great impressions-ATG
the sisters of craft-ATG
a craft mess 2-ATG
digistamps4joy-3 of something(colour pallettes)
creative ladybirds-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Hope you find the time to join our challenge
Carol xx

OMG I could have cried

Morning everyone after a stressed weekend with hardly any sleep I realised this card had to be done toda,so I sat and carefully coloured the image and had the bright idea of clear embossing it to look like water-I reached for my versamarker pad and stamped twice befor I realised it was my black pad-WELL I could have cried TBH,then I had the bright idea of covering it with holographic EP,I decided to show it to Abbie so that she knew it was true and she added it to the blog so now have added it to mine though can't for the life of me think why lol.The challenge at Our Crafty Corner is ATG/Wintry and our sponsor is SLS Lines -I used the beautiful image Goth Girl with Goldfish and Balloons,coloured with promarkers then all downhill!!!,everything else is from stash.

challenges---dare I No I can't enter challenges-but will make another card for the midway reminder using the same image
Carol x x

Moustache Ballerina

Morning and we have a new challenge for you at 613 Avenue Create which is ATG/bags/tags/boxes and more and we are sponsored by
My Whimsical Little World,Inky Impressions and Crafty Secrets---BUT because of a slight mix up I am using my own image on ATG.The image is Moustache Ballerina from Bloobel Stamps coloured with promarkers and added glossy accents,cardstock from Papermill Direct,B.papers peel off corner(which I have not used for yonks)and cheesecloth behind image all from stash.

challenges-
craft your passion-ATG
crafty boots-spots or dots
not just cards-ATG
a bit more time to craft-ATG
Lemon shortbread-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
as you like it-masculine/feminine--I prefer feminine but masculine cards are more of a challenge and this card is a feminine masculine card lol
craft rocket-ATG
fussy and fancy-words
creative fingers-ATG
brown sugar-ATG
my whimsical little world-ATG
crafting musketeers-use a sentiment
cards galore-ATG
a crafty mess 2-ATG
clear it out-link fave card of the year
Thank you for calling and any comments are muchappreciated
Carol x x

Venus Von Trap

Morning and my card today (well it was made last week)was made just beacause I totally love the quirky image "Venus Von Trap" by the talented Lisa at Bloobel Stamps.I coloured the image with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct,B.paper/dies/dewdrops/liquid pearls from stash.I made the background with distress inks,mixed small stamps and sprayed with Copper mica powder/I used silicone glue to add height between layers.

challenges-
that craft place-ATG/mixed media(background)
we love to create-ATG/mixed media--------WINNER
crazy challenge-ATG
craft your passion-ATG
not just cards-ATG
abit more time to craft-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
crafters cafe blog-use die-cuts and/or punches
lemon Shortbread-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
as you like it-masculine or feminine--feminine everytime so easy to add embellishments/dies/ribbon and of course flowers
craft rocket-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
eclectic ellapu-cards to die for
a craft mess 2-ATG---------------TOP 3
Thanks for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

"YO" Again lol

Morning and what a wild windy wet night !!!Hope today is better.We have a new ATG challenge at Simply Papercrafts and our sponsor is Stitchy Bear-I have used "YO" one of my favourite images coloured with promarkers and added glossy accents,cardstock from Papermill Direct,papers/seambinding ribbon from stash and I added some Victorian Velvet distress stickles on a few bricks for accent.Thank you for all the lovely comments on my last few cards-I am not sure if it's the weather or just all recent events getting to me but I feel my last three cards in particular are lacking in mojo and have just been a little bit automatic!!!

challenges-
sweet stampin-sparkle and shine/glossy accents/stickles
allsorts-colours of Autumn
crazy challenge-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
crafty Hazelnuts-P.paper
Thank you for calling and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Fairy and corrugated cardboard

Morning everyone and we have a new challenge for you at Crafting With An Attitude and our sponsor is That Craft Place and I used the image "Fairy" coloured with promarkers and added glossy accents,ancient papers/liquid pearls and string from stash,corrugared cardboard is recycled packaging and card from Papermill Direct.

challenges-
QKR STampede-Angels
Morgans Artworld-monochrome
allsorts-colours of Autumn
TTCRD-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
Thanks for calling and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Christmas Holly

Morning everyone and we have a new challenge for you at Create and Inspire our sponsors are LImited Runs and Ikes World whose image I used "Holly"coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct,ribbon/dies and papers from stash.

challenges-
spellbinding stamps-add a digital element
suzy bees-anything goes with a die-cut
pile it on-use red and green
not just cards-ATG
crafters cafe -use dies and/or punches
a snowflakes promise-Winter/Christmas
creatalicious-Christmas
crafty Hazelnuts ch-Christmas
Natalie and Amy-Christmas
eclectic ellapu-cards to die for
card mania-Christmas
Thanks for calling and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Senorita Charlee

Morning and we have a new challenge for you at CCC Digi Creations -our sponsors are Bugaboo and
My Stitch Back in Twine whose image I used--"Senorita Charlee",coloured with promarkers and added glossy accents,doily from The Works,cardstock from Papermill Direct,liquid pearls/fan charm/shoe/and papers from stash.I stamped round the edge with a wooden stamp from My Minds Eye-Wild Asparagus.

challenges-
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
crafty friends-one for the girls
Suzy Bee's-anything with a die-cut
crazy challenge-ATG
craft your passion-ATG

to be updated

Christmas Present

Morning and this is my second card today which is my DT card for the new Holiday Theme challenge at Get Creative and as our sponsor is Sammi Stamps I chose the image "Christmas morning Joy" coloured with promarkers,B.papers from Docrafts,stocking from The Works,hessian/silk ribbon and sentiment stamp from stash.

challenges-
passion for promarkers-Christmas
a snowflakes promise-Winter/Christmas
Lemon shortbread-ATG
Simon says-ATG
the paper shelter-A Christmas card
Pennys challenges-use something from stash/hessian/ribbon/stamp/papers
crafting by design-Christmas
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG+sentiment
star stampz-lots of layers
fussy and fancy-words
creative fingers-ATG
fab'n'funky-Christmas
Lacy Sunshine-Christmas
CAGI-ATG with a sentiment
whimsy inspires-ATG/holidays
creatalicious-merry Christmas
cutie pie-cute and Christmassy
craft rocket-Add a sentiment
Thank you for dropping by and will be round your blogs tonight and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

My favourite image this Christmas

Morning and what a wet very windy and cold weekend we have had still suppose it is December tomorrow and what a frightening thought.We have a new challenge at Artistic Inspirations this morning which is ATG/Christmas and I think I may have just found my favourite image for this Christmas -"Pine Cone and Needles" from Sparkle'n'Sprinkle who are our sponsors this week.The image is coloured with promarkers,B.papers from Kaisercraft and Dovecraft,liquid pears and seambinding from stash.

challenges-
papertake weekly-take your pick/bauble shape
TTCRD-ATG
passion for promarkers-Christmas
A snowflakes promise-Winter/Christmas
Lemon shortbread-ATG
Simon says-ATG
The paper shelter-A Christmas card
Pennys challenges-use something from craft stash/liquid pearls/ribbon/dies/papers
creative moments-ATG
crafting by designs-Christmas
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-ATG
crafting with dragonflies-Christmas with ribbon
star stampz-lots of layers
spellbinding stamps-add a digital element
Suzy Bee-ATG with a die-cut
Lacy Sunshine-Christmas
whimsy inspires-ATG/Holidays(Christmas)
creative ladybirds-ATG
CHNC -Christmas
Thank you for dropping by and will be back later with another DT card
Carol x x

Criss Cross Wedding

Morning and hope you are all well and warm-my card today was a commission for a wedding -I made a criss cross card cardstock from Papermill Direct,dies/seambinding/B.paper and pearls all from stash and handmade flowers with various dies.

challenges-
all sorts-at least 3 die-cuts
pile it on-fancy folds
crazy challenge-ATG
craft your passion-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
incy wincy-tic/tac/toe/pearls/free/use a die
TTCRD-ATG
Pennys challenges-use something from stash//everything
word are Wednesday-ATG---------------------------------TOP 3
crafty gals-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
the crafty addicts-ATG with die-cuts
crafty Hazelnuts-ATG/P.paper
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Sweet Peas one of my favourite flowers

Morning,talk about freezing and did you have the snow on Friday? Holly-Ann is well enough to go back to school today so finger crossed she will be okay,finally some good news my eldest son Paul and his wife Diane are having another baby and after just having her 4month scan have found out it is another boy- a little brother for Jozef.
We have a new ATG challenge at Crafting From The Heart and our sponsors are Di's Digi Stamps and Beccys Place whose beautiful image I used-"Sweetpeas" coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct,EF-Crafters Companion,B.papers Floral Frenzy from Craftwork Cards,Tattered Lace sweetpea flourish die,ribbon from Hobbycraft,dewdrops from stash and I made the flower with spare bits from different flower dies and it turned out quite well.

challenges-
Fan-tastic Tuesday-ATG with purple
lemon shortbread-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafting for all seasons-embossing
inspiration destination-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
Brown sugar-ATG
spellbinding stamps-include a digital element
allsorts-at least 3 die-cuts-----------------TOP 5
addicted to stamps-ATG
Ribbon girl-any image
crafts galore-use a stamp or digi
crafty Hazelnuts-ATG/P.paper
crafty friends-one for the girls
Do hope you can join us and thank you for your support and comments which are much appreciated
Carol x x

Bound by a Spell

Morning everyone and hope you are all well and keeping warm-unlike us lol and first of all I would just like to say thenk you all for your comments they are much appreciated even though I have been slow getting back to you all-it's just one thing after another here and we have had little grandaughter Holly has been off all week and ended up in hospital all day Friday she is home now but have all been worried sick-so don't think I have been ignoring you and will get round you all fingers crossed in the next couple of days .
My journal page today is my DT project for 613 Avenue Create "Create Your own Challenge" and we are sponsored by Zuri Artsy Crafts,Di's Digi Stamps and ADFD whose image Bound By a Spell,coloured with promarkers.I made the background using Brusho's and stamped and stencilled through sequin waste with distress inks,stamped some small baby images and stamped and embossed some feet and hands,added some die-cut waste and die-cut safety pins,splattered with some gesso and edged the page with Twinkling H2o's,I also embossed the edges of image in silver and backed on to cardstock.

I used multi media/New Baby/red/black/pink/green/white/silver
challenges-
crazy challenge-pretty in pink
craft your passion-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
creative card crew-sprinkle/brusho's
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafting by designs-times 3/safety pins
crafting for all seasons-embossing
inspiration destination-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG/sentiment
creative fingers-ATG
left of center-add a sentiment
Brown sugar-ATG
Pink gem-inspired by a Christmas song/A child is Born-Jonny Mathis
allsorts-at least three die-cuts-------WINNER
scrappers delights-ATG
Hope we see you there
Carol x x

You May Kiss The Bride

Morning and back with my second card today which is for the new ATG challenge at Simply Papercrafts For All Occassions sponsored by A Day For Daisies and I used the beautiful image "You May Kiss The Bride" which I have used a few times this year for Wedding card orders.Image is coloured with promarkers,embossing folder from Tattered Lace,B.paper-Harmony from 7 Gypsies,seam binding/liquid pearls/hearts die-Memory Box and heart on bow --all from stash.

challenges-
a bit more time to craft-ATG
corrosive challenges- add a sentiment
Robyns fetish-embossing
Ribbon girls-use any image
Lacy sunshine-tic/tac/toe-lots of layers/sentiment/P.paper
craft your passion-ATG
Eureka stamps-ATG------------------------------------TOP 5
love to scrap-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
aud sentiments-ATG/sentiment
Julia Spiri-add a sentiment
crafts galore-use a stamp or digi
The sisters of craft-ATG
eclectic ellapu-balloons/banners or bows
creative ladybirds-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us
Carol x x

Creepy Cute

Morning everyone and I have two cards today, the first one is for the new ATG challenge at Crafting With Friends sponsored by
Creepy Cutie Stamps,and I used the "Monster Cake" image coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct,balloon die was craft mag freebie,metal squares/paper string from stash.

challenges-
a bit more time to craft-ATG
Eureka stamps-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by designs-3 of something(balloons/papers/layers on cake :) )
inspiration destination-ATG
cute card Thursday-light it up/candle
crafts and me inspiration-Autumn/fall colours
eclectic ellapu-balloons/banners or bows--------RUNNER UP
crafty Hazelnuts challenge-ATG/P.papers
Hope you will join us and check ou the DT cards and blogs
2nd DT card following-fingers crossed lol
Carol x x

Skull and Roses Fat Page

Morning not a card today but a Fat Page-4" square if you are not familiar with them-for the new ATG challenge at Create And Inspire and our sponsors are Oddball Art and Rick St Dennis whose image I used
"Smilin Joe Skull With Roses",coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct onto cardboard square,recycled corrugated cardboard packing,black roses/lace trim/black tulle from stash.I used Distress stains Brushed Pewter and Tarnished Brass,then sprayed the whole thing with Bronze Mica Spray which was a bit of a mistake as it discoloured the skull and faded the roses slightly.The tiny playing cards tucked in are cut from a B.paper from the Wrinklies CD.

Holly-Anne (6yrs)made a card for her two teachers-just because she thinks they are brilliant -good enough reason for a card.

challenges-
Sassy Studio-colours of Autumn
creative fingers-ATG
Brown sugar-no patterned paper
allsorts-anything but a card(Fat Page?)
Delicious Doodles-take out your teeth
a bit more time to craft-ATG
we love to create-ATG creative/mixed media
Eureka stamps-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
a crafty mess 2-ATG
forever dark 2-ATG-------DT FAVOURITE
not just cards-ATG
sparkles forum-Anything but a card
Thank you for dropping by and hope you find the time to join us
Carol x x

Carolling

Morning again-this is my second card today for the new challenge at Crafty Girlz which is ATG/Wintry and we are sponsored by Dr Digi whose image,"We Three Kings" I used,coloured with promarkers
B.papers/sentiment/snow(flower soft) from stash,cardstock from Papermill Direct.

challenges-
incy wincy-Winter activities/carol singing
craft your passion-ATG
Eureka-fall colours
TTCRD-ATG
a snowflakes promise-Christmas/Winter
Lemon shortbread-ATG
lil red wagon-Fall colours?
Pennys challenges- 3 of something/people
creative moments-ATG
the sisterhood of crafters-Christmas
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
MAWTT-my fave things/snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
C.R.A.F.T-Christmas
Julia Spiri-add a sentiment
craft rocket-ATG
sweet stampin-wrap up warm
Beccys place-Christmas
Natalie and Amy-Winter scene
Unicorn challenge-Christmas
crafty Hazelnuts-Christmas
creatalicious-Merry Christmas
Thank you for calling and hope to see you in the challenge
Carol x x

Flowers For You

Morning everyone and hope everyone is safe after all the terrible news in France and Beirut our hearts and prayers are with the families and victims.

I have two cards to post today and the first one is for the new challenge starting today at CCC Digi Creations which is Add A Bow and we are sposored by All Dressed Up-I have used the beautiful image "Flowers For You Girl" coloured with promarkers,Tattered lace B.papers and dies,seam binding/dewdrops,stamens,cheesecloth and handmade flowers from stash,I also added TH Rock Hard Candy Distress Glitter to the flowers,cardstock from Papermill Direct.I stamped round the edge with the edge of a wreath stamp-quite like it lol.

challenges-
craft your passion-ATG
creative card crew-sprinkle/distress glitter
TTCRD-ATG
Lemon shortbread-ATG
Pennys challenges-3 of something/flowers/triple bow?
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
4 crafty chicks-ribbon
Julia Spiri-add a sentiment
craft rocket-ATG
star stampz-all about girls
aud sentiments-Bingo/ribbon/image/flowers
crafty catz-girls only
left of center-sparkle
crafty calendar-sparkle/bling/embellish
the sisters of craft-ATG
eclectic ellapu-bows/balloons/banners
scrappers delights-ATG
the crafty addicts-ATG/Die cuts
crafty Hazelnuts-ATG
All Dressed Up-ATG
Do hope you can join us and thank you for any comments left they are much appreciated
Carol x x

Calendar card

Morning again and back with my second and last card today which is for the new challenge at Crafting From The Heart and as we are sponsored by Sassy Studio I used the beautiful image Butterfly Effie Portrait,coloured with promarkers and paper pieced some of the butterflies,cardstock from Papermill Direct,papers/Tattered Lace craft mag freebie,lace/dies from stash,calendar tab from Hobbycraft.I made another Easel card/calendar for one of the grandaughters teachers for Christmas instead of a card-only another two to go.

challenges-
lil red wagon-mix it up
the paper shelter-layer on layer
Pennys challenges-monochromatic
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
crafting for all seasons-girly
inspiration destination-ATG
Sassy Studio-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
left of center-things with wings
Di's digi designs-tic/tac/toe-die-cut/digi/hand coloured
catch the bug-ATG
a bit more time to craft-ATG
lacy Sunshine-Tic/tac/toe-digi/lace/P.paper
scribbles designs-fancy fold
scrappers delights-ATG
not just cards-ATG
crafty Hazelnuts ch-ATG/P.paper
Thank you for dropping by and hope to see you in the challenge
Carol x x