Drums and Braille

Morning and this is my 2nd of 2 posts today-we have a new ATG challenge at A Inky Mess-we are also sponsored by Gecko Galz.I had a request for an 18th Birthday card for someones Nephew who is blind-I also made their 16th card two years ago--so plenty of texture was needed.

I stamped and heat embossed a music score from Kanban on the background card-then overlaid with a B.paper from I think 7 Gypsies-the corner was die-cut with a DT die-the small drum kit craft mag freebie stamp was also silver heat embossed as was the large drum kit image which was a Sheena Douglass stamp-all edges were aslo silver heat embossed and the sentiment is the name and 18 written in Braille with Cosmic Shimmer liquid pearls.

challenges-
polka doodle-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
pause dream enjoy-ATG
crafting with an attitude-ATG
classic Design team-ATG
Morgans artworld-ATG
mix it up-ATG/monochrome
monochrome magic-monochrome
we love to create-creative
C.R.A.F.T-monochrome
cute card Thursday-sparkles
4crafty chicks-ATG
crafts galore encore-ATG
the creative crafters-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us this month
Carol x x

Throwback Thursday

Morning and my first of two posts today is for the Throwback Thursday with Jo hope you can join in.This canvas I made a few years ago and it has been hung on our bedroom wall--now every morning I look at it and think I don't like that!!!It was my first attempt at a canvas and I didn't wait for the colours to dry in between each one so all merged into one beige shade!!!!

I finally got around to changing it and first of all covered everything in black gesso even that was an improvement-

Then I used a couple of Decoart sprays-

Finally added Cosmic Shimmer Gilding wax to edges and some of the embellishments--now I love it but daughter now has her eye on it!!!

Challenges-
creative artiste-Anything mixed media
crafts galore encore-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG--------DT FAVOURITE--Thank you Cheryl
the creative crafters-ATG------------------------------TOP 3
the crafty addicts-ATG
not just cards-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

UK Stampers Swaps

Morning and this morning we should be at the hospital with hubby having a full body scan but it has been cancelled because the machine is broken!!!I am sharing some swaps I made for the UK Stampers page on FB.The backgrounds on the tag,banner and ATC set are made with oxides,the backgrounds on the coins were cut from stamp off copier paper and all the stamps and sentiments are from craft mag freebie stamps.The squirrel was stamped onto P.paper and silicone gel,the Alpaca and bird were stamped onto mulberry paper and paper pieced onto the stamped image.

challenges-
Pennys challenges-ATG
Simon says-animal antics
give a crafter a cookie-Halloween-(ATCs)
4crafty chicks-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG(ATCs)
creative fingers-ATG
Di's digi designs-creepy or cute(ATCs)
crafty friends-circles(Trading Coins)
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG(ATCs)
Simon says-Halloween/spooky
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
double trouble-Halloween/Fall/use a frame
The paper girls-Halloween(ATCs)
Brown sugar-Autumn/Halloween
Sir stampalot-shades of Autumn
crafty calendar-Autumn
do-all kreatives-create your own backgrounds
thats crafty-spookalicious(ATCs)
Unicorn challenge-Autumn/halloween
sweet stampers-Autumn/Halloween
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
not just cards-ATG
craft rocket-Autumn/Halloween
Thank you for dropping by and all comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Looking Good

Morning and I am finally back after a week with my 3rd GDT card for Colour Crazy and we are sponsored by All Dressed up -I made a centre step card and used the gorgeous image Looking Good coloured with promarkers and doodled round the edges.The dies are from Elizabeth Craft Designs and The Works.Gems and B.paper from stash.
All entries must be hand-coloured no pre-coloured images.

challenges-
pink gem-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
creatalicious-ATG/purple------TOP 3
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
passion for promarkers-bingo/P.paper/image/die-cuts
lil red wagon-digi do
crafty creations-ATG
the paper shelter-digi image
crafty gals corner-fancy fold
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cardz4galz-fancy folds
4crafty chicks-ATG
cutie pie-going girly
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us and don't forget must be hand coloured
Carol x x

Believe In Faith

Morning and this is my 2nd GDT card for the ATG challenge at Colour Crazy Challenge sponsored by Ching-Chou-Kuik and I used the beautiful image Believe In Faith-coloured with promarkers and added glamour dust.
B.papers are from The Works,leaves round the border/sentiment and butterfly die are craft mag feebies.Ribbon/liquid pearls/lace from stash.I die-cut the image with "Old Letter" die from Gummiapan.

Welcome to my new follower--CHRISS

challenges--
pause,dream,enjoy-ATG
Sheepski designs-fantasy and/or wings
Crafting with an attitude-ATG
cutie pie-going girly
digistamps4joy-ATG
mix it up-ATG/monochrome
INTAAS-not CAS-layer it up--------DT FAVOURITE
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
crafty cardmakers-lace/ribbon(used both)
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
Lemon shortbread-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
as you like it-fussy and fancy/CAS--I have made the odd CAS which I was pleased with but usually fussy and fancy as I cannot stop adding things lol
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will stop by and check out the DT cards and blogs
Carol x x

Thursday Throwback with Jo

Morning and this post is just to join in the Thursday Throwback with Jo.
I made this wooden hanging a few years ago using a wooden shape from Joanna Sheen,covered in Pan pastel(think that was the first and last time used!!!),the image is form Eureka stamps and all the paper elements are from Graphic 45-string(from Hubbys shed) to hand-I was really pleased how this turned out and has just been brough out again to hang in the hallway for October.

How it looks now-image just slightly faded.

No challenges for this one
Carol x x

Brushos and Flourishes

Short and sweet today a little thank you card using a Brushos background over stamped with craft mag freebie stamps(which reminded me of fireworks) including the sentiment+a Tando stencil--done!!!

challenges-
cute card Thursday-ATG
let's craft and create-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
sweet stampin-use a stencil
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
use your stuff-Autumn(Autumn colours,fireworks?)
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
Tuesday throwdown-ATG
lil red wagon-thank you
crafty creations-ATG
Fab'n'funky-Autumn colours
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
back to basics-watercolours(Brushos)
Dragonfly dreams-Autumn colours
do-allkreatives-make your own background
addicted to stamps-Autumn colours
happy little stampers-ATG with watercolour
Thank you for dropping by and all comments are read and appreciated
Carol x x

Hearts and Pearls

Morning and I have two DT posts today-the second one is for the ATG/Use something Wooden(twist suggested by me)at 613 Avenue Create.
I made an anniversary card for my eldest Son and DIL-The B.paper is from The Works and I used a Martha Stewart punch and added the waste to the top and bottom of card.
Sentiments were computer generated in Dafont--for the wooden part I used something I made last year--a wooden heart decorated with lace/pearls/small image/sml postcard/tiny rose and another small wooden heart.

challenges-
creatalicious-ATG/texture
INTAAS-not CAS/layer it up
crafty cardmakers-lace or ribbon
crafty sentiments-ATG
the paper shelter-time to celebrate-----WINNER
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
4crafty chicks-something old is something new
let's craft and create-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
crafting with an attitude-ATG
a perfect time to craft-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you find the time to join us this month
Carol x x

Dancing Squirrel and Acorns

Morning and I have two DT posts today the first one is for a Guest DT spot at Creative Craft Cottage-thanks for the invite Lisa.Challenge is Pink or Halloween and as the sponsor is Fabrika Fantasy I was given the image Dancing Squirrel.

I coloured the image with promarkers/the acorns and sentiment are craft mag freebies and all the papers are oddments from stash.

challenges-
creatalicious-ATG
sunny day crafting-animals--------TOP PICK
scribbles designs-pick a patterned paper/spots
crafty sentiments-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
the paper shelter-time to celebrate
I love promarkers-three of a kind/acorns---TOP 3
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
4crafty chicks-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
catch the Bug-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
digistamps4joy-ATG
digi doodles-pink or Halloween
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
creations in pink-ATG in pink
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will come and join us
Carol x x

Autumn Postcard

Morning and we have a new "Autumn" challenge at Daisy Chain and I made a postcard which I also used for a FB swap.
I used distress oxides for the background -ruler and fineliner pen for the lines and all the stamps and sentiment are from an A4 sheet of craft mag freebies(creative stamping mag).

Freebies-

challenges--
alphabet challenge-N for Nature
allsorts-Autumn glory
pink gem-Halloween colours-Black/orange?
creatalicious-ATG
fashionable stamping-quote away
crafty sentiments-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafty gals corner-anything Fall
fab'n'funky-black/orange/green
Pennys challenges-ATG
the sisterhood of crafters-Fall is in the air
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
MAWTT-Autumn
as you like it-fave season--Autumn/cooler weather/beautiful colours/My Birthday lol
give a crafter a cookie-Autumn
4crafty chicks-ATG
Dragonfly dreams-Autumn colours
Unicorn challenge-Autumn
eclectic ellapu-Autumn
craft rocket-Autumn/halloween
creative inspirations-Autumn glow
Brown sugar-Autumn or Halloween
Thank you for dropping by and hope you find the time to join us
Carol x x

Pimp A Matchbox

I came across an out of the ordinary challenge which I quite fancied having a go at --Pimp Your Matchbox--I have a couple of ideas and this is the first one -not one I planned but kept coming across butterflies sooo went with it.My matchbox is a household box which is just slightly larger than the usual box-12cm x 6.5 cms.
I covered the box in paper from £1 shop/the fancy die-cut borders are Tattered Lace/small black butterflies,brad pull,pearl feet from stash/the oddment on drawer front was from card embossed with TH-EF and wiped with black acrylic.The top butterfly was cut from sticky backed fabric and stuck onto black card for stability,the little butterflies inside were from google--hopefully I have time to make another couple.
TOP--

FRONT--

INSIDE--

challenges--
lift challenge-pimp a matchbox
alphabet challenge-N is for Nature
creatalicious-ATG/add texture
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
sunny days-animals
TTCRD-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
we love to create-creative or mixed media
Sheepski designs-fantasy and/or wings
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
mix it up-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
Thank you for dropping by ans all your comments are read and much appreciated
Carol x x

ADFD Nap Time

Morning and my word blogging three days in a row!!!I am delighted to say I am back on the DT at CCC Digi Creations-thank you for the invite Lisa.We have a new challenge starting today "Pink-for Breast Cancer Awareness" and we are sponsored by A Day For Daisies.
I used the beautiful image "Nap Time" coloured with promarkers,the papers are all oddments from stash/the flower paper frame is a die-cut negative/ribbon and flower from stash too.
I tied a knot in the ribbom instead of a bow then promptly covered it with the flower!!!Not put a sentiment on yet but would be a perfect new baby card.

challenges-
give a crafter a cookie-inspired by the pink
4crafty chicks-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
creatalicious-ATG/texture
INTAAS-not CAS-layer it up
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
crafty cardmakers-ribbon/lace
TTCRD-ATG---------------------------------TOP 3
digi choosday-ATG
Tuesday Throwdown-for a cause/pink for breast cancer awareness
lemon shortbread-ATG
digi doodles-pink or Halloween
mix it up-pink/monochrome
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will come and join us
Carol x x

The Eyes Have It

Morning and we have a new challenge at Stinkin Inkers-which is "The Eyes Have It." I made a journal page -the background is Aztec metallic paints(actually a page where I just wiped brushes when finished instead of wasting the paint)then marks were made with an old plastic card/bottle top/ruler and fine liner pen and white gel pen-the bubbles border is a rubber stamp I won a couple of months ago from Lost Coast Portal and the birds was a craft mag freebie-the eyes and glasses were actually errrm cough cough borrowed from my grandaughters and was with some marvel comic-so recycling too-could have done with a sentiment though.Just though it added a bit of sci fi to the page--what do you think lol???--Just agree with the crazy woman--and no harm will come to you and yours lol--(only kidding!!!)

Challenges--
Simon says-ATG
back to basics-inky backgrounds
4crafty chicks-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
pink gem-Halloween colours
creatalicious-ATG
DL.art-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
not just cards-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us this month
Carol x x

Tealight Gift Boxes

Morning and hope you are all well and heading speedily to the "C"word!!!I have two DT posts today the second one for Love To Craft ATG.I made three little tea light gift boxes-I saw the inspiration on Doreens blog and she shared the tutorial here-quite liked them so made three.These are destined for Hollys teachers at Christmas.
Oddments of paper/ribbon and pearls from stash dies from Tattered lace/Memory Box and Creative Dies-stamped sentiments are various craft mag freebies and I added glamour dust to the icicle die.

Inside--

challenges--
crafty creations-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
crafting by designs-Christmas
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cardz4galz-what's new/first time made?
aud sentiments-use a two word sentiment
4 crafty chicks-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
creatalicious-ATG/Add texture-------TOP 3
creative craft cottage-ribbon and/or lace
not just cards-ATG
monochrome magic-monochrome/add a bow
addicted to stamps-Christmas
mix it up-Monochrome
craft-deebowz-ATG with a bow
crafty cardmakers-lace or ribbon
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us
Carol x x

Truth is------

Morning and I have two DT posts today the first one is for the Fall/Autumn/Thanksgiving challenge at Love to Scrap and we are sponsored by Cas-ual Fridays who generously sent all the DT a stamp set.I received "Truth Is"- you get 3images and 9 sentiments.I loved these stamp and made two project the first is a card using watercolour cardstock and used Decoart Mists and Cosmic Shimmer mists but dripped onto wet card rather than sprayed,stamped the image and sentiment-die cut three leaves with Crafters Companion dies swiped with versamark and used 4 diferent mica powders.

I then made a tag with watercolour cardstock and used same technique and products but diferent sentiment stamps and a flower border also from the set-the edged stamp is a craft mag freebie and distress inked the edges.

challenges-
digi choosday-ATG
try it on Tuesday-slap it on
tag Tuesday-Autumn
lil red wagon-falling leaves
the paper shelter-colours of Autumn
crafty gals corner-anything Fall goes
creative moments-Autumn colours
the sisterhood of crafters-Fall is in the air
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
back to basics-inky backgrounds
mod squad-Fall is in the air
C.R.A.F.T.-Autumn
MAWTT-Autumn
cute card Thursday-Autumn
cardz4galz-what's new/stamps
4crafty chicks-Fall/ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-Autumn colours
alphabet challenge-N is for nature
allsorts-Autumn glory
crafty friends-Autumn colours
creatalicious-ATG
Simon says--Tag it
the artistic stamper-inktober
crop stop-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us this month
Carol x x