I Want to be Like Daddy

"I Want to be Like Daddy" is the image I have chosen from MILK COFFEE who along with FLOPPY LATTES are the sponsors for the "Anything Goes" at
Crafty Girls this week.Do hope you can join us I almost didn't make it as man came to fix computer yesterdayafter-noon-BUT couldn't get the printer (only two months old)to work,have rang the shop but am still waiting for them to get back to me,so had to wait till Tasha had time off work today and went to print off my images-serves me right for waiting till last minute!!!Anyhow I coloured the image with promarkers and added glossy accents,papers-Lawn Fawn and Gorjuss girls,all cardstock frpm Papermill Direct,die-cut corners and added twine.Off to watch Holly-Ann in her school play on Friday she is an Angel???Ellie is next week and she is Tinkerbell-inspired lol.

challenges-
cute card Thursday-ATG
fussy and fancy-cream and brown
sister act-ATG
challenges4everybody-ATG---------2nd WINNER
lacy sunshine-ATG
scribble and scrap-ATG
incy wincy-for the men in your life----------------TOP 3
ooh-la-la-birthday
top tip Tuesday-use kraft
TTCRD-ATG
promarker challenge-cards for family--------------TOP 5
Digi sketch-sketch
I love promarkers-ATG
simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
Natalie and Amy-for the boys
Thanks for dropping by and do hope you can join us
Carol xx

Brand new Challenge blog

Today marks the start of a brand new challenge blog--CRAFTING FROM THE HEART and I was delighted to have been invited to join the DT team -looking forward to working with you ladies.We do so hope you will pop across and follow us and of course join in our challenges,we are an ATG challenge blog so no excuse not to join,can't wait to see your cards and projects.If you "do" facebook we also have an open group page on there too-so welcome to join us.Our first sponsor is THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE and I chose their image "Snow Friends" (hope you haven't had any of the white stuff yet)coloured with promarkers,glamour dusted and glossy accents,papers(had them yonks)die-cut border,and Christmas decorations cut up to make icicles.We are also sponsored by SASSY STUDIOS and ANGIES DIGI STAMPS

challenges-
eureka stamps-Christmas
lexis creations-Christmas
crazy challenge-snowy winter
crafty sentiments-Christmas
oldie but a goodie-Christmas(papers/glamour dust)
stamp with sarah kay-Christmas
crafty creations-Christmas
the paper shelter-Christmas
pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG/CAS
inky impressions-hats/scarves/gloves
word art Wednesday-ATG
paper-crafting journey-bling
stampin for the weekend-feeling festive
polka doodle-ATG
brown sugar-ATG
sister act-ATG
pink gem-sparkles
allsorts-bling
corrosive challenges-happy holidays
challenges4everybody-ATG
CAS on Sunday-winter
lacy sunshine-ATG
scribble and scrap-ATG
crafty bloggers-christmas
Thanks for dropping by and hope you find the time to join us and check out the rest of the DT cards and blogs
Carol x x

We Three kings

Monday morning comes around again and hope you are all well and thank you all for leaving lovely comments on my cards your time and comments are much appreciated.I hope you can join us this week in the new challenge at ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS which is-----Case a DT OR ATG.
DOCTOR DIGI is the sposor and I chose the image "We Three Kings" coloured with promarkers,and added glossy accents,papers-craft mag freebie with added stamped music notes,die-cut border and cardstock from papermill Direct.

challenges-
oldie but a goodie-CAS Christmas
stamp with Sarah kay-Christmas
crafty creations-Christmas
The paper shelter-Christmas
pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG/CAS
inky impressions-hats/scarves/gloves
word art Wednesday-ATG
MAWTT-music inspired
polka doodle-ATG/Christmas carol(we Three Kings)
sister act-ATG
dream valley-CAS
challenges4everybody-ATG
Beccys place-Christmas
crafty calendar-Christmas
without words CAS-Christmas
corrosive challenges--happy holidays
check out the DT cards and blogs and join us in the challenge
Thanks for dropping by and see you in a while
Carol xx

Create your own Challenge

Morning everyone hope you are enjoying your weekend.I had to ask favours and dash out on Friday for someone to print out the two images I needed for todays cards as printer is still a no-no think it will be going back to the shop tomorrow as only two months old!!!The first card is for 613 Avenue Create and the challenge this week is "create your own challenge"We ask that you use 1to3 items from each column.The sponsor is BUGABOO and I have used their image "Stella and Gus" Deck of cards,don't you just love the expression on Gus's face-I love this image and sentiment.I coloured the image with promarkers and used glossy accents,with faux stitching round the edges,B.paper from Wrinklies CD perfect for this image,I have used ribbon,then almost covered it up!I then added pearls and liquid pearls,and cut three cards out of the B.paper.

challenges-
scribble and scrap-ATG
lacy sunshine-ATG
challenges4everybody-ATG
sketch and stash-sketch//lots of layers
card mania-Autumn colours
ooh-la-la-stitching
creative card crew-pearls
TTCRD-ATG
I love promarkers---anniversary---------------------WINNER
Pennys challenges-ATG
digistamps4joy-stitching
word art Wednesday-ATG
aud sentiments-any sentiment
4crafty chicks-ATG
crafty ribbons-stitching
polka doodle-ATG
brown sugar-ATG
sister act-ATG

Hope you can find the time to join us this week
and back in a while
Carol xx

Die-cut card and box

Hi everyone having technical difficulties with main computer and printer-when I say difficulties I mean they no longer work and awaiting a man to say whether they can be saved!So cannot print out new images and having to choose what I do have to fit challenges,but have made this thank you card and made another simple box just decorated with liquid pearls and die-cuts.I cut an aperture on card front then put the layered die-cuts inside to line up,and silver embossed thank you.

challenges-
the sisterhood of crafters-embossing
shellys images-Thanks
C.R.A.F.T-gift box or bag
crafty ribbons-ATG with ribbon
jellypark-thanks
sister act-ATG
chocolate/coffee/cards-monochrome
pile it on-thanks
addicted-to-stamps-dies/punches
ribbon girls-all white
challenges4everybody-ATG
whoopsi daisy-thank you
lexis creations-thank you
paper dolls-give thanks
papertake weekly-thank you
TTCRD-ATG
inky chicks-pearls and swirls
card makin mamas-thankful tidings---DT (Penny)FAVOURITE
Thanks for dropping bye today and hope you are all keeping warm it's bitterly cold here
carol xx

Christmas gate

Morning everyone,welcome to my new followers and hope you are ready to join in our challenge again this week at ONE STITCH AT A TIME.I was given the image by Tamia aka Gingerloft,"Christmas Gate"coloured with promarkers and twinkling H2O's,added liquid pearls,glossy accents on wreath ribbon and soft snow,pine needle border die,coloured cardstock from Papermill Direct,and the Christmas embossed strip across the top was a craft mag freebie embossing folder well strip.

challenges-
c-is for challenge-winter is coming
papertake weekly-snow and ice
oldie but a goodie-CAS Christmas(B.pare/twinkling H2o's/soft snow)
divas by design-something snowy
creative moments-ATG CAS
crafting by designs-ATG/Christmas-------------WINNER
sister act-ATG
cards for men-Christmas
check out the DT cards and blogs and hope you can join us this week
Carol xx

ATG challenge

Morning everyone the all time favourite challenge at CRAFTY GIRLS
is Anything Goes so no excuse not to join in and the sponsors are THE STAMPING CHEF and BUGABOO so prizes too.I chose an image from The Stamping Chef I love this image -coloured with promarkers,cardstock from Papernill Direct,loose papers from stash and added a flower from old book pages.

challenges-
fab'n'funky-ATG
anonymous stamps-ATG
As you like it-spots or stripes and why(I prefer spots as they suit more feminine cards and look softer than stripes)
Aud sentiments-feminine?
sister act -ATG
Di's digis-Girly?
panpastel-ATG
scribble and scrap-ATG
challenges4everybody-ATG
ladybug crafts ink-use kraft
twisted Tuesday-pop dots(under image/sentiment/flower) and polka dots
Pennys challenges-add a sentiment
Hope you can join us and thanks for stopping by today
Carol x