18th Birthday

Morning and we have a new Just For Fun challenge at Artistic Inspirations.I am sharing a commissioned 18th birthday card for daughters friends daughters 18th --follow that lol and the three pics on the front were specifically asked for.
The embossed background music stamps are from Kanban/the straw and sentiment/2metal music note brads are from stash--sentiment was computer generated in Dafont and pics courtesy of Google.

challenges-
try it on Tuesday-friends and family
crafty creations-ATG
creative moments-ATG
4crafty chicks-congratulations
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
crafts galore encore-ATG
Unicorn-use a sentiment
Hope you will join us and play along
Carol x x

Travel Banner

Morning and we have a new Just For Fun challenge at A Inky Mess -this will be our last challenge this year as this time next month it will be Christmas Day----just in case anyone needed a reminder lol.

I am sharing a banner with a Travel theme which I also swapped on a FB page.
The B.paper I think is from 7 Gypsies and I also stamped all over it-the stamps are from a set I have had for years--World Travel from Rubber Stampede which I also stamped seperately cut out/coloured and decoupaged also added a recycled postage stamp.

challenges-
classic design team-ATG
corrosive challenge-ATG
not just cards-ATG
mix it up-ATG
let's craft and create-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
lil red wagon-no cards allowed
crafty creations-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
as you like it-rubber/digi-I usually use digis on DT projects but my choice is rubber as my stamps are my choice and much better for mixed media/journals
4 crafty chicks-ATG
allsorts-inspired by a song--I've been everywhere--George Gershwin
the creative crafters-ATG

I have been a really down this week life and circumstances overwhelmed me slightly been aimlessly scrolling through FB-enough to drive you nuts-at least I know what everyone has eaten this week lol
Will catch up with you all over the next few days
Carol x x

Well Done Noah

Morning and we have a new Just For Fun challenge at Crafting With Friends and I have two projects I made for my 2yrs old grandson who goes to football training and is brilliant at football winning the player trophy of the week twice in last few weeks despite being the youngest there.
The first one is a card I made for him winning the trophy with some money inside(as long as he doesn't win toooo often lol)The B.paper and "World Champion" image which is PRE-COLOURED I printed twice to decoupage is from
The Paper Shelter then I just added his name with die-cut letters.

I also coloured an image from Kenny K (which is now closed)with promarkers in the Leeds colours(Dad is a supporter)the Leeds badge was from Google/die-cut name(image adjusted to show name properly)pop can was a stamp and die part of a craft mag freebie set and frame was 50p from charity shop(brand new too!)

challenges-
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
let's craft and create-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
incy wincy-square cards only
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
try it on Tuesday-friends/family
lil red wagon-no cards allowed
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG(framed digi)
creative moments-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
C.R.A.F.T-make own embellishment/drink can
4crafty chicks-ATG/congratulations---------------------------TOP PICK
Unicorn-use a sentiment
Di's digi designs-include a sentiment
the creative crafters-ATG
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us
Carol x x

CAS Christmas

First of all I would like to welcome my three new followers.
I have made a simple CAS Christmas card and flat suitable for posting.
Papers/small pearl from stash---babuble wreath/bow and sentiment were a craft mag freebie set which I had given soooo double freebie lol.
Now you have heard the saying the camera never lies----WELL--- they lied .

I took 14 different pics of this card in different places all over the house and ended up with just this one passable one--either the dark red was almost bright orange the gold looked silver and okay a couple were blurred --down to photographer and not phone I suspect!!!!

Lesson learnt??? dont make a card with red and gold if you need to tak a pic!!!!!!!!!!
The tiny bow was added at the bottom because the die slipped in machine and cut off bottom edge ooops.

challenges-
creatalicious-ATG
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
allsorts-CAS Christmas
pink gem-ATG
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
incy wincy-square cards only
TTCRD-ATG
the paper shelter-Christmas card
fab'n'funky-Christmas
Pennys challenges-ATG
Unicorn-use a sentiment
creative craft cottage-Christmas
craft rocket-Christmas
happy little stampers- ATG with dies
Happy little stampers-Christmas/CAS
word art Wednesday-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
aud sentiments-Christmas/Winter sentiment
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

U'R #1--Mortimer

Morning and I would like to welcome my three new followers.
We have a new challenge starting at Colour Crazy ATG as long as the image is hand coloured-this is my last time as a Guest Designer-been great working with you ladies.
UPDATE
I have been invited to stay on permanently---Thank you Ruth--be delighted!!!

We are sponsored by Dr Digis and I have used the image Mortimer The Motivational Moose-comes with 2 options and a blank sign.
I coloured the image with promarkers and added white gel pen/lines and dots were made with a ruler and a sharpie-papers were craft mag freebies.Card kept flat for posting.

challenges
crafting with Dragonflies-special event/celebration
pink gem-ATG
INTAAS-wild animals
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
incy wincy-Christmas
double trouble-Christmas
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafty sentiments-Christmas
the paper shelter-Christmas
fab'n'funky-with an animal
Pennys challenges-ATG
C.R.A.F.T-Christmas
MAWTT-Winter animal
creative craft cottage-Christmas
sweet stampers-Christmas
craft rocket-Christmas
Unicorn-use a sentiment
2crafty critter crazies-ATG with a critter
createful heart challenge-Christmas
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can join us and check out the DT cards and blogs maybe!
Carol x x

Shhh It's the C-Word!!!

Morning and first of all would like to say thank you for all the lovely comments yesterday-we have a new ATG challenge at Artistic Inspirations sponsored by PaperNest Dolls and I used the cute image Elf Emma with Lights-coloured with promarkers and added glamour dust and soft snow.
The die-cut frame is was Gummiapan and snowflakes dies from Tattered lace--stamped sentiment/stamped border and both papers are craft mag freebies.

challenges-
creatalicious-ATG
incy wincy-Christmas
double trouble-Christmas-tic/tac/toe-green/circle/foil(snowflakes for both?)if not- green/glitter/stamping(sentiment/border)
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
passion for promarkers-Autumn colours-------------------TOP 5
try stampin on a Tuesday-tic/tac/toe-green/circle/foil(snowflakes for both?)or green/glitter/stamping(sentiment and border stamp)
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
back to basics-sketch-------------------------------------TOP 3
as you like it-monochrome or rainbow-I like making monochrome baby cards but usually rainbow
cute card Thursday-snowflakes
polka doodles-ATG
crafty catz-Christmas
scrappin4fun-Winter
crafty friends-2 or more papers
digi doodles designs-Christmas
fabrika fantasy-Christmas
creative craft cottage-Christmas
craft rocket-Christmas
Happy little stampers-Christmas
cutie pie-Winter layers
crafty cardmakers-lots of layers
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can find the time to join us
Carol x x

Lest We Forget

Our Granddad Walter Jackman b 1881. Served in the Royal Naval Reserve 921/TS, served on various RN Trawlers mine sweeping in the Atlantic, blowing up mines for safe passage for the convoys. Luckily he survived-or I wouldn't have been here! but it wasn't an easy job (nor were any of them). He earned his 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory medal. I just thought he deserved a mention today.
John also had an Uncle who fought hand to hand with the Japanese on land and another whose boat was torpedoed by the Germans and they spent 10 days in an open boat.When he died Hedon Road was lined with people and John Prescott was there too.
My Dad was actually in a Japanese port when they came into the was and they had to sail out and escape under cover of darkness.

Carol x x