Save the Last Dance For me

Morning and I have two DT posts today this second one is for Crafting With Friends and I made an anniversary card for my SIL and her hubby.
The B.paper is from The Works and I used a Martha Stewart border punch,the dancing couple is a Tattered Lace die stood in front of a die from The Works and I used the inside part with mirri card to look like a mirror,the white heart and twine is actually on the paper and the inside heart is part of a die from The Works,corners are peel-offa and sentiment was computer generated in Dafont.

challenges-
CFTH-ATG
PIP-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
crafty creations-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cardz4galz-what's new/mirror die
4crafty chicks-ATG
eclectic ellapu-ATG
crafts galore encore-ATG
creative inspirations-ATG
pause dream enjoy-ATG
happy little stampers-ATG with dies
DL.Art-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you find the time to join us
Carol x x

Braids In My Hair

Morning and I have two DT posts today-the first one is for the "Just for Fun" challenge at Simply Papercrafts.This card was an order from a neighbour-for her little boy to give to his Aunt.The embossing folder and shoe die are Tattered Lace,papers from The Works,wine glasses are a craft mag freebie stamp and die set,ribbon/liquid pearls and pearls from stash,sentiment was computer generated in Dafont, beautiful image is "Braids in my Hair" from ADFD and coloured with promarkers,texture stamp from Crafters Comanion stamped round edges of image.

challenges-
sweet stampin-dies/punches
CFTH-ATG
Incy wincy-sweet and sassy
Use your stuff-spots and dots
Simon says-monochrome
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG--------TOP 3
crafty sentiments-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
eclectic ellapu-ATG
do-allkreatives-bingo/dies/digi/ribbon-----------------TOP 5
digistamps4joy-ATG
creative inspirations-ATG
creative craft cottage-ribbon and/or lace
monochrome magic-monochrome/add a bow
craft-deebowz-ATG with a bow
creations in pink-ATG in pink
pause dream enjoy-ATG/cards
Pennys challenges-ATG
double D-if the shoe fits
word art Wednesday-ATG
PIP-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us
Carol x x

Vintage Memories

Morning and we have a new challenge starting at A Inky Mess sponsored by LunaGirl.I used the beautiful vintage sheet Thinking Of You you get 15 images and a sentiment and I used them all!
I distressed all edges and used distress ink too-I made a box card using the Vintage ladies and sentiment on the front a few more images inside and used all the postcards to be kept in the box iside as memories.I was really pleased with this project as it turned out exactly how I imagined and no hassle whatsoever!!!
The paper is from The Works,lace/peel off corners/pearl heart/flowers and vellum teabag shapes inside all from stash.
Front-

Inside-

Postcards-

challenges-
let's craft and create-ATG/friendship--WINNER
the paper shelter-sentimental
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
4 crafty chicks-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
pink gem-for the ladies/girls
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
Dragonfly dreams-ATG
crafts galore encore-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
classic design team-ATG
the creative crafters-ATG--------------------TOP 3
creative inspirations-ATG
creative craft cottage-ribbon/lace
corrosive challenge-ATG
eclectic ellapu-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us this month
Carol x x

Button He(ART)

Morning and this is a card just for fun-I fancied having a go at the buttons/washi tape challenge at UnstampaBelles and had after a "quick"(yer right)look at pinterest fancied the idea of a tree with button leaves falling-a simple idea-but after a look through through stash and and about five different ideas tried I found a couple of heart dies(Memory Box and The Works)leftover from other projects and covered the heart with little white buttons-then found one with a heart in it so put that in the middle-onto 3-D foam pads and an oddment of red paper.

challenges-
UnstampaBelles-Buttons(twist-washi tape)-----DT FAVOURITE
DL.Art-ATG
PIP-ATG
Tuesday throwdown-add some texture
the paper shelter-sentimental
crafty gals corner-layers
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-monochrome
4crafty chicks-ATG/Red/circle/cas
sweet stampin-dies/punches
pink gem-one for the ladies/girls
love to create-creative
creative inspirations-ATG
Happy little stampers-ATG with dies
Thank you for dropping by and all comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Urban Boy at Colour Crazy

Morning and this is my first post as a Guest Designer at Colour Crazy Challenge and we are sponsored by The Paper Shelter-the challenge is ATG and must have a hand coloured image.I used Urban and Modern Boy-you get the B.paper/ a pre-coloured image and image to colour.

I thought the B.paper looked a bit arty sooo I used the pre-coloured image behind the fussy cut image and coloured similar to look like a double exposure?The added stamps and dies are craft mag freebies/plastic pointer and tiny pearl from stash and I used a white gel pen on image and B.paper.

challenges-
creatalicious-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Make my Monday-Autumn/Fall colours-------TOP 5
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
crafty cardmakers-Autumn colours
digi choosday-ATG
Tuesday throwdown-add some texture
passion for promarkers-ATG
DL.art-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by design-masculine
Mod squad-Fall colours
4crafty chicks-ATG
Sheepski designs-for the kids
craft rocket-men/boys
pause dream enjoy-ATG
crafting with an attitude-ATG
Di's digi designs-for the boys
eclectic ellapu-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us
Carol x x

Music To Our Ears

Morning and I have an ATC set to share today which I made for a UK Stampers swap on FB-the stamps are Inkadinkadoo and Kanban-Crafters Companion texture stamp round the edges and background was made with card smooshed through Distress Oxides which had been sprayed with water-distress inked all the edges.

challenges-
back to basics-inky backgrounds
DL.Art-ATG
creative moments-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTRCD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
creative inspirations-ATG
corrosive challenge-ATG
not just cards-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Autumn Fairy and Autumn Leaves

We have a new challenge at Artistic Inspirations I am a day late posting as I had printer/ink issues and thinking I already had image printed when obviously I didn't!!!We are sponsored by Fabrika Fantasy and I used the beautiful image "Autumn Fairy" coloured with promarkers.

Die cut frame is from Spellbinders,B.papers from The Works,dewdrops from stash--the background foliage and berries is a craft mag freebie stamped in distress ink.
The larger leaves were stamped and fussy cut from card coloured with Decoart and Cosmic shimmer sprays with glossy accent raindrops--the smaller leaves are die cut and versamarked and covered with four different mica powders.All the stamps including the sentiment are craft mag freebies.

challenges--
crafty creations-ATG
crafty gals corner-3+layers
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
Simon says-pop-it up
word art Wednesday-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
cute card Thursday-dies/punches
cardz4galz-thoughts of Fall
aud sentiments-Fall+ sentiment
give a crafter a cookie-ATG-------WINNER
creative fingers-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
Di's digi designs-Fall/Autumn
crafting with Dragonflies-ATG
pink gem-one for the girls/ladies
INTAAS-nature
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
Make my Monday-Autumn/Fall colours
crafty cardmakers-Autumn colours
cutie pie-shades of Autumn
that's crafty-forever Autumn
Fabrika fantasy-Autumn
mix it up-layering
crafty sentiments-Fall colours
Tuesday throwdown-add some texture
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us
Carol x x

ATC Trading Coins

Thinking of those whose homes and lives are in the path of the hurricane-Stay safe.

I have some more ATC Trading coins to share I have also made them for a FB swap on UK Stampers Forum-the theme is ATG, we also swap ATCs/postcards/tags and inches and more recently banners will post that another day.Now I even remembered to take pic too!!!
First of all I used a copy paper sheet that has been used to stamp on instead of cleaning stamps and also oddments of left over colour.

Then chose sections to cut the coins out of using a scalloped circle die from Creative Dies.

These pieces were then stuck onto the die-cut coins for strength and stamped on using part of a craft mag freebie set-distress inked edges and done!!!

challenges-
Di's digis-Fall/Autumn
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
crafty sentiments-dies and/or punches
crafty creations-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cardz4galz-thoughts of Fall
aud sentiments-Fall+sentiment
fashionable stamping-quote away
that's crafty-forever Autumn
creative inspirations-ATG
the artistic stampers-round and round
not just cards-ATG
happy little stampers-dies-ATG
DL.art-ATG
love to create-creative
eclectic ellapu-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x

Block Stamping

I have a CAS(due to posting) anniversary card to share today it is for my Sister and BIL-Background is stamping with blocks,overstamped with Stampendous Agapanthus Cluster(Brenda Favourite stamp)congratulations id Tattered Lace die.

challenges
mod squad-stamp your block
the paper shelter-make it bloom
Simon says-stamp on it
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
time out-inspired by words
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
pink gem-anniversary---engagement/wedding
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafts galore encore-ATG
digistamps4joy-ATG/flower frenzy
creative inspirations-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
DL.art-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Sakura Sakura

Morning and we have a new "Inspired BY a Song" challenge at Create and Inspire sponsored by Sheepski Designs.I used the beautiful image Cherry Blossom coloured with promarkers and the song is Sakura Sakura which is a Japanese song celebrating the Cherry Blossom.B.papers from The Works-ribbon/paper flower/pearls and dewdrops from stash-stamped sentiment is a craft mag freebie.

I made this card for my SIL who has just broken her hip slipping off a chair!!!and had a hip replacement op-she is now home and recovering.

challenges-
the paper shelter-make it bloom
I love promarkers-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
time out-inspired by words
QKR Stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
colour crazy-ATG
alphabet challenge-L is for leaves
Carlins kaartenparadijs-sketch+flowers
digistamps4joy-flower frenzy
do-allkreatives-bingo-pink/digi/pearls
mix it up-ATG/layering
craft-deebowz-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can find the time to join us and check out the DT cards and blogs for more inspiration
Carol x x

Autumn Wedding Card

Morning -first of all welcome to my new follower Connie
I had an order for a wedding card from a neighbour and seeing as it's September I decided to have a slight Autumn feel -B.paper from The Works,spiders web tulle/cheescloth/ribbon/wooden heart/metal leaves/pearls and little flowers from stash.Dies are from The Works/Elizabeth Designs and Autumn leaves from Sara signature set.Sentiment was computer generated in Dafont(Chopin Font)and I added glamour dust whilst the silicone gel was wet in places.

challenges-
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
let's craft and create-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by design-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
time out-inspired by words
polka doodles-ATG
pink gem-engagement/wedding/anniversary
crafting with an attitude-ATG
creative inspirations-ATG
creative craft cottage-ribbon and/or lace
CCC digi creations-use pearls/gems
mix it up-ATG/layering
craft dee-bowz-ATG------------------------------------TOP 3
Happy little stampers-ATG with dies
DL.art-ATG
eclectic ellapu-ATG----------------------WINNER
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x

Sewing Postcard

Morning and we have a new "Use Stitching" challenge at Simply Create Too--I have used a part of a sewing stamp set-had it for yonks and pretty sure it was a craft mag freebie set the little splats are part of a craft mag freebie set too.
I made a postcard which is also for a FB swap group-background is distress oxides and promarkers on the cotton reel and scissors.Short and sweet today--no dramas or mishaps!!!
Grandaughters back at school on Tuesday and was at school the morning to see Holly get a merit-well done Holly!!!

challenges-
CFTH-ATG
let's craft and create-ATG
lil red wagon-back to basics/CAS or one layer
I love promarkers-ATG/no p.paper
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by design-ATG
Simon says-stamp it for stamptember
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
give a crafter a cookie-ATG
time out-inspired by words
crafting with an attitude-ATG
Penny Black and more-make it feminine?
creative inspirations-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us this month
Carol x x

Football Crazy

Morning and we have a new "Birthday Card" challenge at Daisy Chain-I made this card for one of Hollys friends who plays for a football team.The image is from kenny K (which is now closed)and coloured with promarkers,the B,paper is from my stash and unknown sorry-the sentiment and pop cans are a stamp and die cut set craft mag freebie.The colouring is not too good so don't look too close-I was asked for this card at half eight on the night before it was needed!!!

challenges-
time out -inspired by words
creatalicious-ATG
colour crazy-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
Simon says-stamp on it/Cans-sentiment
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
try it on Tuesday-childhood
sheepski designs-for the kids-------------TOP 3
DL.art-ATG
incy wincy-All about the kids/back to school----WINNER
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us this month
Carol x x

More ATC Trading Coins

I made these ATC Artist Trading Coins for my first DT project at Stinkin Inkers "Leaves are Falling"/Autumn colours-the backgrounds were all cute from a stamp off paper when cleaning stamps and residue from sprays-then all the stamps are craft mag freebies -scalloped circle die from Creative Dies and I drew the lines with ruler and fine point pen and added dots --the quirky birs was also stamped on inked offcut and 3-d with sticky pads.I then made little pockets for them with an acetate window and same stamp on back.

Front--

Back--

challenges--
As you like it-fave non card project--ATC Trading Coins-ideal for scraps and those little stamps
4crafty chicks-ATG
creatalicious-ATG
catch the bug-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
Simon says-stamp on it
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG-----------TOP 3
crafty sentiments-ATG
classic design team-ATG
the artistic stamper-round and round
DL.Art-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and all your coments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Fairy-Tale Unicorn

Morning and we have a new "Lots of Bling and Sparkle" challenge at Get creative--we are sponsored by Eureka/Limited Runs and Fabrika Fantasy whose pre-coloured image I used Fairy-Tale Unicorn and just added some glamour dust.B.paper and stitched square die from The Works/pearls and mirri card from stash sentiment was a craft mag freebie and I heat embossed in silver all edges.I amde a gatefold card and this time no mishaps and opens perfectly lol.

challenges-
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-Magical
4crafty chicks-crazy egg/ATG
time out-inspired by words
creatalicious-ATG/pastel colours
di's digi designs-fancy folds/gatefold
catch the bug-ATG
crafty friends-animals/birds
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
sheepski-designs-for the kidz---------TOP 3
digi doodles designs-Mythical/Magic-------HONOURABLE MENTION
Morgans artworld-ATG-------------SPECIAL MENTION
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
mix it up-ATG/layering
crafty cardmakers-all creatures great and small
CCC digi creations-Use pearls/gems
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Teasels

Morning we have a new ATG/CAS challenge at 613 Avenue Create-twist suggested by Natalie.
I heat embossed the Teasel stamp from Bee Crafty in gold and used an Old Letter die-cut from from Gummiapan-sentiment is a craft mag freebie and paper form The Works-I distress inked all edges hopefully a masculine result as that's who it is destined for lol.

Welcome to my new follower Margaret.

challenges-
Simon says-Autumn/Fall
lemon shortbread-ATG
the crafty addicts-ATG/for the men/boys
corrosive-ATG
Ikes world-ATG
Simon says(Wed)-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
4crafty chicks-ATG
time out-inspired by words(happy)
creatalicious-ATG/pastel colours
sweet stampin-keep it neutral
catch the bug-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
Monochrome magic-monochrome
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated-hope you will join us this month
Carol x x

Baby Card

Morning and I have been feeling ill for a couple of days and according to the Dr it's low blood pressure so will catch up with you all who I have missed in the next couple of days hopefully!This is the 3rd and last DT post today for the ATG challenge at Love to Scrap we are sponsored by D.R.S Designs and I used the
Diapers,Rattles,Blankets Baby Greeting and made a baby card-no kidding lol.B.papers are all scraps from stash/ribbons/little bottle/gems from stash and dies from Marianne.

challenges-
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG-------HONOURARY MENTION
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
die-cuttin divas-create what makes you happy--New Baby cards
lemon shortbread-ATG
crafty gals corner-ATG
Fab'n'funky-Babies
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by design-ATG
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
ModSquad-ATG
4crafty chicks-ATG
time out-inspired by words-happy/grateful for new babies
creatalicious-ATG/pastel colours
QKR stampede-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
2sisters on the blog-baby card
Thank you for dropping by,all your comments are much appreciated and hope you find the time to join us
Carol x x

ATC Trading Coins

Morning and how quick has September come around??? I have three DT posts today and the 2nd one is for Love to Craft and I made some ATC trading coins also for a swap on FB-love making these.Feel a bit of a fraud making these as I actually cut them out of a card which I made but wasn't happy with so salvaged something at least!!! The background was made with Brushos and the stamps are from Sheena Douglass and Chocolate Baroque,the circle dies are from Creative Dies.Pretty much CAS Annie.

challenges-
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
lil red wagon-old or new trends/new trend-ATC trading coins
crafty gals corner-ATG
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
ModSquad-ATG
creative moments-ATG
as you like it-fave non card project--ATC trading coins-can be as simple/embellished as you like great for using scraps and those little stamps we all have
4 crafty chicks-ATG
creatalicious-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
not just cards-ATG
the artistic stamper-round and round
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us this month
Carol x x

Thank You

Morning and wow September already!!!I have three DT posts today and the first one is for Simply Papercrafts sponsored by Bugaboo-I just made a simple thank you card using the Thank you Tulip Block image coloured with promarkers,simple matting and layering and little gems from stash.

challenges-
crafty sentiments-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
the sisterhood of crafters-bloomin flowers
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
modSquad-ATG
4crafty chicks-Crazy Egg/ATG
time out-inspired by words/grateful
creatalicious-ATG/pastel colours
polka doodles-ATG
colour crazy-ATG
Thank you for dropping bye and hope you will join us and come and play
Carol x x