Feet up and a Cuppa

Morning everyone and today is Holly-Anns 6th birthday and in her words it's frightening??? lol.We have a new challenge at Open-minded Crafting Fun which is "Recycle something"and we are sponsored by My Graphico,Smeared Ink,Stitchy Bear and Dr Digis whose image I used-Ambrose Dunderton-"Feet up and a Cuppa" coloured with promarkers,B.papers from stash,stamped postcards from a Travel set I have had for yonks.For the recycling part I used the decoupaged packing case from an old card and the picture was an image cut from packaging a couple of years ago (knew I would be able to use it lol)

challenges-
craft your passion-ATG
love to scrap-dots or stripes
not just cards-ATG
papertake weekly-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
clear it out-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
as you like it-markers or distress-promarkers/only because that is what I have at the moment
left of center-spots or stripes
sister act-ATG
catch the bug-Earth day-recycle/decoupaged P.case/Pic
crafting musketeers-it's a mans world
Do hope you find the time to join us -thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

A trio of babies

Slightly late with this post sorry Chrissy --the new challenge at Simply Papercrafts is Freestyle/Steampunk and we are sponsored by Stitchy Bear and I used the images "Timeless Tots" coloured with promarkers,B.paper from Docrafts,gems and ribbon from stash and cardstock from Papermill Direct.Holly just said I can't believe it's my birthday tomorrow-I said I know then you will be 6yrs-then she said I know that's frightening!!!! no hope for me then lol

challenges-
Catch the bug-ATG
Robyns Fetish-pastel colours
ribbon girls-pastel colours
quirkycrafts-sketch and/or hats
panpastels-Spring colours
Rosey hearts-naughty or nice
love to scrap-dots or stripes
creative inspirations- a trio of--images
word art Wednesday-ATG
Hope you can join us this week and see you tomorrow
Carol x x

Dark ?-Cute ?

morning everyone and this is my second post today -my DT card card for Create and Inspire,-our challenge is "Use a Die" which is no hardship lol-our sponsors are Bugaboo and Aurella whose image I used-"Vampire",coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct,and B.papers from stash.We are also running a DT call.

challenges-
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
polka doodle-use a die
pile it on-die-cuts and/or punches
Rosey Hearts-naughty or nice
incy wincy-CAS
crafty cardmakers-wings
Memas crafts-ATG with a die
fan-tastic Tuesday-ATG with a die or punch
eclectic ellapu-out of your comfort zone/dark cards mine all turn out with a cute edge lol
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

3GirlJam and a Milk Carton

Morning everyone-I was delighted when Chriss asked me if I would like to be a Guest Designer in April for 3 GirlJam.The challenge is ATG with ribbon so I made a milk carton gift box suitable for a new baby.The cardstock is from Papermill Direct,B.paper from Craftwork Cards,Tattered Lace and Memory Box die-cuts,liquid pearls from stash and safety pin and rattle are Baby shower favours,the flower die was a craft mag freebie.You can find a beautiful selection of ribbon,lace and buttons at the 3GirlJam store.

Happy Easter

Morning from a wet and miserable Kingston Upon Hull but at least the sun is trying to break through-hopefully it will succeed. First I would like to say thank you for all the lovely comments on my previous post about Aspergers/Autism we certainly had some memorable melt downs until Ellie was diagnosed only last year,but she is very intelligent,artistic and seems to have a photographic memory too.I have a CAS Easter/Spring card to post this morning-the pre-coloured topper is from Hobby House,B.paper/liquid pearls from stash and a doily die cut twice.

challenges-
that craft place-Easter/Spring
pile it on-Easter/Spring
corrosive challenges-hop into Spring
OSAAT-ATG with nature
Robyns Fetish-Easter
pan pastel-Spring colours
scribble and scrap-ATG
ooh-la-la-Easter/Spring
crafty boots-Easter
digi sketch(T)-furry friends
the paper shelter-Easter
crafters cafe blog-Easter
crafting for all seasons-animal magic
sassy studio-hop to it/Easter-------------WINNER
4crafty chicks-Easter
Patties creations-Easter
chocolate coffee cards-use a doily
just inspirational-Easter
Thank you for dropping by and any comments are much appreciated
enjoy your Easter break and don't eat tooo many choc eggs lol
Carol xx

Autism Awareness Month

Today is World Autism Day and April is Autism Awareness Month--My grandaughter Ellie has recently been diagnosed with slight Aspergers which is part of Autism and we certainly have had dramas-which are part of who you are-wouldn't change my beautiful Grandaughter for the world love you Ellie to the moon and back x x (cannot take credit for the arty picture lol)

Carol x x

Masquerade Sassy

Morning everyone well here we are in April Holly is counting the sleeps as she will be six on the 11th lol this year is flying past.We have our 2nd challenge starting today at Crafting With an Attitude which is ATG/Fantasy and we are sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs. and I was given the image "Masquerade Ball Sassy" coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct,Tattered Lace embossing folder and B.paper,silk ribbon/brad/metal flower and pearls from stash,the swirly patterned edge to image was half of a stamped image free with Craft Stamper mag.

challenges-
fussy and fancy-girly
creative fingers-ATG
scribble and scrap-ATG
craft your passion-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
clear it out-2 or more hoarded things-ribbon,3yrs old,brag and flower,6yrs old
die-cuttin divas-ATG with a die-cut
stampavie and more-point
crafty creations-ATG
fab'n'funky-lots of layers
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
Natalie and Amy-frame it
crafts galore-make a card
the sisters of craft-ATG
creative ladybirds-ATG
the papernest dolls-ATG
V'ssweet ideas-ATG
Thank you for all your supportfor our first challenge and hope you will continue to join us
Thank you for calling and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x