GDT Blog Hop+Candy

I was delighted to be asked to be a Guest Designer for Creative Ladybirds-thank you Fiona.We are also having a blog hop so hope you can join in,sponsors are Lacy Sunshine,Enchanted Design Studio and Ikes Art whose image I used -Jack Russell,coloured with promarkers,B.papers from Docrafts,sentiment stamp from Sheena Douglas Sizzix Dies label 4 which hopefully looks like a dog cushion.I also have some blog hop candy for the a random picked comment on my blog.Please leave a comment on each blog then one on challenge blog for the chance to win a prize.

Here is the blog hop list in case you get lost--
Fiona

Kandis

Carla -

Lena -

Chris
Kaylee
Lynne

Anne

Rachel

Carol -----------you are here

Susan

Helen

challenges-
craft your passion-ATG
not just cards-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
everybody art-bookpage or a piece of one
sisterhood of crafters-monochromatic
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafty gals-stripes and/or polka dots
sassy studio-ATG
cute card Thursday-use a sentiment
4 crafty chicks-ATG
Brown sugar-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
Natalie and Amy-animals
Buckwells Crafty creations-spots/stripes or both
Hope you can join the blog hop,challenge or maybe both
Carol x x

Daisy Elf freebie

My card today is a just because card lol I used "Daisy Elf" a freebie image from Aurora Wings,coloured with promarkers and glamour dusted,papers are from Craftwork cards,die-cuts are from Whimsy Stamps and Marianne,left CAS.

challenges-
crafty catz-things with wings
MPF stampshop-use only the centre
addicted to stamps-flowers
corrosive challenges-hip to be square
scribble and scrap-ATG
Rosey hearts-things with wings
craft your passion-ATG
Eureka -add some bling
crafty boots-things with wings
TTCRD-ATG
great impressions-Spring
scribbles designs-Spring
papernest dolls-ATG
I love promarkers-glitter
Simon says-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
crafty gals-stripes and/or polka dots
Thank you for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Cute as a Button

I was delighted to be asked to be a Guest Designer at The Crazy Challenge,so this is my second post today.The challenge is "Cute as a Button" and I used a pre-coloured Mos Digital Pencil from Hobby House-just added glamour dust,cardstock from Papermill Direct,the embossing folder is from Tattered Lace,B.paper from Craftwork Cards,die-cuts/dewdrops/seambinding bow and buttons from stash.

challenges-
papertake weekly-cute as a button
top tip Tuesday-3 of something/buttons
Pennys challenges-use spooled items/ribbon/lace/twine
crafters cafe blog-ribbon and/or lace
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
Mos digital-ATG/Spring
sassy studio-come fly with me
as you like it-fave embossing-I like both types BUT dry embossing is quicker and more choice --TOP 3
creative craft cottage-sparkle
crafty catz-things with wings
corrosive challenges-hip to be square
OSAAT-Mothers/daughters/girls
scribble and scrap-ATG--------------TOP 3
Rosey Hearts-things with wings
great impressions-Spring
scribbles designs-Spring
creatalicious-embossing
Hope you can hop over and join us
Carol x x

Darts and Beer-Cheers

Morning and here we are in the last week of April already-hope you are all well,this is my first post of two today.We have a new challenge at Crafting From The Heart which is ATG.Sponsor is Just Inklined and I used the image "Cheers-Chalkboard" coloured with promarkers and I decoupaged the shelf,cardstock from Papermill Direct,the B.boards are cut from a magazine cut seperately and distressed,the dartboard I have had in my stash for yonks and no idea where from.

challenges-
Simon says-CAS
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
Qkr stampede-guy cards
corrosive challenges-hip to be square
scribble and scrap-ATG
papernest dolls-ATG
not just cards-ATG
craft your passion-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us
any comments you leave are much appreciated
Carol x x

Belly Dancer and Jingle Bells

Morning everyone and hope you are all well,after the gorgeous sunny weather it was wet and really cold yesterday!We have a new challenge at 613 Avenue Create which is "Humour as this is National Humour Month,there are some frebie humerous sentiments on the challenge blog if you need one.Sponsors are Bugaboo and Chubby mermaid whose image I used "Belly Dancer" coloured with promarkers and added gold glamour dust,cardstock from Papermill Direct,papers from stash,sentiment from google,and my new die which I won and which is Jingle bells but I thought it went with the image.

challenges-
ooh-la-la-lots of layers
crafty boots-red/white/blue
love to scrap-ATG
not just cards-ATG
creative card crew-sentiments
creative moments-ATG------------TOP 3
inspiration destination-ATG
crafty gals-girls
creative craft cottage-sparkle
crafts4eternity-ATG
simply create too-pretty woman
allsorts-bling
crafty calendar-add a sentiment
the sisters of craft-ATG
Do hope you can join us this week and check out the DT cards and blogs
Carol x x

Shabby Chic

Morning everyone and the weekend again means a new challenge at Open-Minded Crafting Fun which is "Shabby Chic"-our sponsors are
The East Wind,PpinkyDolls Art,Kith and Kin Digital Stamp Co and All Dressed Up whose beautiful image I used-"Looking Gorgeous" ,coloured with promarkers(a couple of tips from son who owns his own Tattoo Studio and a brilliant artist),cardstock from Papermill Direct,I made the background by using gesso on cardstock then a layer of kitchen roll for texture,more gesso then distress inks,scrip and flourish stamps,I also used some glossy accents crackle(which didn't crackle!)the fabric flowers, dewdrops,lace and seam binding from stash,I stamped the flowers and leaves and coloured with distress inks splashed with picket fence,distressed the edges and used silicone to create depth between the layers.This is my first "proper"go at shabby chic and i am absolutely delighted with the result and would like to thank Pamellia for some fantastic inspiration.

challenges-
corrosive challenges-floral fantasy
OSAAT-Girls
quirky crafts-colour or flowers------------WINNER
pan pastel-ATG
lacy sunshine-shabby chic
ooh-la-la-lots of layers
craft your passion-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
not just cards-ATG
digi sketch(T)-flowers----------------------TOP 3
top tip Tuesday-3 of something/stamped flowers/fabric flowers
TTCRD-ATG
passion for promarkers-Spring blooms
Fab'n'funky-lace
Pennys challenges-use spooled items/lace/ribbon
crafters cafe blog-ribbon and/or lace(both)
The sisterhood of crafters-monochromatic
word art Wednesday-ATG
inspiration destination-ATG
crafty gals-girls,girls,girls----------------TOP 5
C.R.A.F.T-make you own embellishments/stamped flowers/die-cut flower with rolled rose centre
brown sugar-ATG
crafts 4 eternity-ATG
chocolate coffee cards-use a die-cut
simply create too-pretty woman
stamping sensations-pretty in pink
whimsy inspires-colour an image
eclectic ellapu-out of your comfort zone
All Dressed up FB challenge-Mothers Day/shabby chic
Thank you for any comments you wish to leave all are much appreciated and off to catch up with all your blogs
see you tomorrow
Carol x x

Wedding Season

Morning everyone and hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weather.We have a new challenge at Simply Papercrafts which is Freestyle/Lots of layers and our sponsors are Sassy Studio and ADFD whose beautiful image I used-"I Do" coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papermill Direct,B.papers-Harmony from 7 Gypsies,Tonic border punch,pearls and brad from stash,pearl flourishes from "Flourish With A Bling" and I used my favourite upright Z fold card.

challenges-
Lacy Sunshine-shabby chic/vintage/steampunk
ooh-la-la-lots of layers
craft your passion-ATG
love to scrap-ATG
not just cards-ATG
craetive card crew-sentiments
the paper shelter-it's a celebration
creative moments-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
crafting for all seasons-milestone celebrations/wedding?
inspiration destination-ATG
Fairytale challenge-now or never
polka doodle-anything but square
Brown sugar-ATG
crafts4eternity-ATG
creative corner-wedding bells
deep ocean-shaped card

Thank you for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated-hope you can join us in the challenge
Carol x x