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Wednesday 29 April 2015

Paris


This is a real cool cat? N'est pas?

RECIPE

Cool cat from Deedee's Digi's which I was lucky enough to win recently, coloured with coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
Dp's are all from the Dovecraft Paris set
Sentiment and heart from stash

CHALLENGES
  1. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
  2. Craft Your Passion - W, E3 Always Anything Goes
  3. Cutie Pie Challenge - M, 2nd Monday, must be "cute" - (April) Boys + Cute
  4. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
  5. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - W, 5E - Anything Goes
  6. The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (Week 1) Cute as a Button
  7. The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - M, E2, SIO - (AprilAlways Anything Goes
  8. The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes
  9. Scribble and Scrap - 2W, SIO, E3, C15, F -  #43 Always:  Anything Goes  
  10. Challenge #181 - Anything Goes at WAW

Tuesday 28 April 2015

Blossom Sensuality



Blossom Sensuality is our latest release at The East Wind and isn't she just super??

RECIPE

Image called Blossom Sensuality from  The East Wind  coloured with Promarkers
Cart us die
Craftwork and HOTP Dp's
Word generated sentiment
Cherry Blossoms from the Craft Fairy

CHALLENGES

  1. Add A Little Dazzle
  2. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #30 Always Anything Goes
  3. Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E -  Monochromatic  
  4. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes
  5. Crafting with an Attitude - M, 1stThurs, E3 - Freestyle/Fantasy
  6. DRS Designs - W, 1E, SIO, #171 Bloomin' Beautiful (Use Flowers)
  7. Challenge #121 Anything Goes w/Optional Humorous Sentiment at 613 Avenue Create
  8. Dies R Us Challenge (2W,P1/15,E3,SIR) #24 April Showers Bring May Flowers
  9. Not Just Cards - 2W - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes

    Monday 27 April 2015

    oo la la GD spot - Nursery Times


    Here is my second GD Spot for Oo La la, thank you so much for asking me Anne, it truly has been a pleasure! The Challenge this time is: Nursery Times! Easy. Please enter HERE

    RECIPE

    Beautiful Baby - Kiddiwinks CD from OOH LA LA CREATIONS
    I used an image on the front and the paper inside my shaped card
    K & Co tag with a rub on greeting
    Paper rose and ribbon from stash
    I cut the label shape from scrap with my eCraft

    CHALLENGES

    1. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #102 - Shaped Card
    2. Papertake Weekly  Cute as a Button
    3. {Pin}spirational 2W -   #138 - Anything Goes
    4. Crafty Gals Corner -  W, E2 - #15 Girls, Girls, Girls
    5. Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - So Cute!
    6. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #30 Always Anything Goes
    7. Penny's Paper-Crafty - W,3E -  #224 Use Spooled Items
    8. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #179 - A Family Friendly Challenge For ALL
    9. My Craft Creations (M,P1) Anything Goes

    Imagine


     A simple card for a man today.

    RECIPE

    I used the Bokeh technique on linen CS and stamped a sweet rubber Stampendous bird stamp in black
    Dp's all by Trace
    @Imagine' from a word block rubber stamp and I used disress ink to colour
    Sizzix Banner die
    Button from stash

    CHALLENGES

    1. Amusing - W, 2E, no digi -  Anything Goes
    2. Come and Get It WUnlimited - Spring Is In the Air
    3. Scribble and Scrap - 2W, SIO, E3, C15, F -  #43 Always:  Anything Goes  
    4. Artistic Stampers (M,P1) Flora and Fauna
    5. Crafting Musketeers (M,P2,1E) #24 It's a man's world
    6. The Crafting Cafe (M,P1,E1) Flights of Fancy
    7. The Sisters of Craft (M,P1) Anything Goes
    8. Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 143 - Anything Goes
    9. Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge W, 3E – No. 223 - Anything Goes
    10. Crafty Catz - W, 3E – #276 - Things with Wings
    11. Craft for the Craic - M, 5E (First Friday of the month) - April - Die-ing for Spring or Easter themed
    12. QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO  No. 136 - Guy Cards
    13. Simply Papercraft - 2WE3 - No. 3 (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes or Lots of Layers
    14. Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2WE5 (W1 of 2) #130 Things With Wings + A Sentiment
    15. Sassy Studio Designs - W, SIO: #278 Come Fly With Me (include wings)
    16. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #30 Always Anything Goes
    17. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #179 - A Family Friendly Challenge For ALL

    Saturday 25 April 2015

    Mayleedee in Wonderland


    How awesome is this new Mayleedee in Wonderland digital image from The Paperbabes and available TODAY!!! The label on the bottle says 'Eat me'!

    RECIPE

    Image called Mayleedee in Wonderland from The Paperbabes , coloured with Promarkers
    Dp's are Graphic 45
    Little B die
    Su label punch
    Happiness always Su rubber stamp
    Ribbon from stash

    CHALLENGES

    1. Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge W, C10  anything goes /use a die or punch 
    2. Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - 2W, 3E -  No. 89 - (W1 of 2) - Use a Die Cut
    3. {Pin}spirational 2W -   #138 - Anything Goes
    4. Mema's Challenge - M, 1st Monday - (April) Anything Goes + Die or Punch
    5. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes
    6. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #179 - A Family Friendly Challenge For ALL
    7. Addicted to Stamps and More - W - C10 - #141 Anything Goes
    8. Crafty Gals Corner -  W, E2 - #15 Girls, Girls, Girls
    9. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #30 Always Anything Goes

    Ashlee Butterfly Wings Faerie


    We have an awesome range of stamps to come out this month at Moonflower Digital Stamps  and they are utterly delicious faeries, I just love them all!

    RECIPE

    Ashlee Butterfly Wings Faerie from Moonflower Digital Stamps  coloured with Promarkers
    Dp's DCWV
    Craftwork sentiment
    Su label punch
    Ribbons and gems from stash

    CHALLENGES
    1. Kitty Bee Designs- #45 Fairytale/fantasy
    2. Crafting With Attitude- Challenge 2, Fantasy
    3. Deep Ocean Challenge- Things with Wings
    4. The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (Week 2) Springtime
    5. Stamps & Fun = Creativity - W, JFF Easel Card
    6. Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - So Cute!
    7. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #30 Always Anything Goes
    8. Penny's Paper-Crafty - W,3E -  #224 Use Spooled Items
    9. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #179 - A Family Friendly Challenge For ALL

    Friday 24 April 2015

    Flowers


    How very pretty is this image?? Just love it! We have a great new challenge over at Dilly Beans  Flowers, please make a card and enter HERE

    RECIPE

    Image from Dilly Beans coloured with Promarkers and a white gel pen
    Dp by Kanban
    Sentiment and twine from stash
    Stickles in flower centres

    CHALLENGES

    1. Artistic Inspirations - 2W, E3 - (Week 2) Anything Goes with a Twist of Spring
    2. Card Mania - M, 3E - (April) Flowers
    3. Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
    4. Digi Sketch Challenge - 2W - (Week 2Sketch* and/or Flowers
    5. The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (Week 2) Springtime
    6. Use Your Stuff - W, JFF, use your stash - Anything Goes (Had Dp and twine for over a year)
    7. Whoopsi Daisy - M, SIO - (AprilFlowers
    8. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #30 Always Anything Goes
    9. Penny's Paper-Crafty - W,3E -  #224 Use Spooled Items
    10. Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E -  Monochromatic
    11. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #179 - A Family Friendly Challenge For ALL

    Thursday 23 April 2015

    Cherry Blossom


    In honour of beautiful Spring and all it's many wonders, I made this card to celebrate a spring birthday!

    RECIPE

    Image by Saturated Canary called Cherry Blossom coloured with Promarkers
    Sue Wilson die
    SU flower die with the ends clipped out with my Cropodile to create cherry blossoms
    Dp by Trimcraft
    Gems, sentiment and pen from stash

    CHALLENGES
    1. Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - So Cute!
    2. Inky Impressions - 2W,SIO - #206 Punch It!
    3. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #30 Always Anything Goes
    4. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes
    5. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #179 - A Family Friendly Challenge For ALL
    6. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #102 - Shaped Card 
    7. Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #212 include something that can be found in the garden
    8. Loves Rubber Stamps - #148  -  Add Flowers
    9. Passion For Promarkers Challenge Wmust use promarkers - #293 Spring Blooms
    10. {Pin}spirational 2W -   #138 - Anything Goes

    Wednesday 22 April 2015

    Ranunculus


    A simple Birthday card today

    RECIPE

    Rubber Stampendous flower stamp onto CS treated with the Bokeh method and Pan Pastels, and Wink of Stella added to the flowers (barely shows on photo)
    Corner rounder punch
    Word generated sentiment

    CHALLENGES
    1. Creative Card Crew 2W - #85 Sentiment
    2. Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - W, 3E – No. 222 - Spring
    3. A Gem of a Challenge 2W (W2) spring is in the air 
    4. Kit and Clowder M April - flowers 
    5. Graph'It Colour Challenge - W (any medium)- No.16 - Flower Power
    6. Fussy and Fancy - 2W - No.136 - (W1 of 2) - Springtime Flowers
    7. QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 135 - Spring Flowers
    8. Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards - No. 102  - Always Anything Goes 
    9. Pile It On - W #65 April Showers Bring May Flowers
    10. Quirky Crafts - 2W - #8 Blooming Quirky
    11. Challenge #120 Anything Goes at 613 Avenue Create
    12. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge -  Monthly Challenge Anything Goes 
    13. Going Grey With Scrap-Creations 2W2E - Spring Flowers 
    14. Loves Rubber Stamps - #148  -  Add Flowers
    15. {Pin}spirational 2W -   #138 - Anything Goes

    Tuesday 21 April 2015

    Harp Maiden


    This image is the fabulous Harp Maiden  from Moonflower Digital Stamps, isn't she pretty? Isn't she wonderful.................. And those pretty Spring Flowers...................

    RECIPE

    Image called Harp Maiden  from Moonflower Digital Stamps coloured with Promarkers
    Little B die
    Dp's by K & Co
    Ribbon, gems and sentiment from stash

    CHALLENGES

    1. Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge W, C10  anything goes /use a die or punch 
    2. A Gem of a Challenge 2W (W2) spring is in the air 
    3. Kit and Clowder M April - flowers 
    4. Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - 2W, 3E -  No. 89 - (W1 of 2) - Use a Die Cut
    5. Craft for the Craic - M, 5E (First Friday of the month) - April - Die-ing for Spring
    6. Crafty Catz - W, 3E – #275 - Girly
    7. Creative Fingers -  W ,C10, 3E (one must be using sponsor image) - No.76 -   Always Anything Goes
    8. Graph'It Colour Challenge - W (any medium)- No.16 - Flower Power
    9. Fussy and Fancy - 2W - No.136 - (W1 of 2) - Springtime Flowers
    10. QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 135 - Spring Flowers

    PARTY TIME


    Today is the start of five days of celebration at Digistamps For Joy

    TAKE 3 MINUTES TO READ THIS - YOU'LL BE HAPPY YOU DID!

    It's time to CELEBRATE the 1,000 LIKES milestone on the Digistamps4Joy Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DS4Joy).

    To thank you, Margy is giving away OODLES of prizes from Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April. Come back each morning to see our fun challenges/games and the prizes you can put yourself in line to win.

    Here's a taste of what's to come:
    Free digistamps, Gift Certificates to the DS4J store, Guest Designer spots in our challenges, the latest batch of new releases, sponsored digistamps from The Earth Wind and from Nana Vic's Digistamps, and MORE digistamps.

    So, don't pass "GO" and don't go HOME until you have joined Margy and her Digistamps4Joy Team in this fabulous celebration week.

    See you there!

    Margy and the DS4J DT


    If you leave a special comment on my blog on Tuesday 21st April you could be in with a chance of a prize!!!

    Please do come along and have some fun, I have fingers crossed you are a lucky recipient! As we are being sponsored by The East Wind I decided to use our new DS4J Party Time image combined with the East Winds Lucy Loo' Being Lucy  to create an invitation!
    After colouring both with Promarkers, I fussy cut party Time and mounted Lucy onto a Spellbinder die cut
    I popped both onto Gold basket weave CS, then added a bow and gems!

    CHALLENGES
    1. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #29 Always Anything Goes
    2. Penny's Paper-Crafty - W,3E -  #223 One for the girls
    3. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes
    4. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #17
    5. {Pin}spirational 2W -   #138 - Anything Goes
    6. Top Tip Tuesday 2W, 3E -  3 Of Something
    7. Hiding in my Craft Room W,1E freestyle

    Aurora 'Gift'


    Every day is a gift, I know that more than most having had more lives than a cat. I keep dodging the bullet and intend to do so as long as I can :)

    RECIPE

    Image called Aurora 'Gift'  from The East Wind coloured with Promarkers
    Spellbinder die
    Rub on sentiment
    MME Dp's
    Pearls and ribbon from stash

    CHALLENGES
    1. Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - 2W, 3E -  No. 89 - (W1 of 2) - Use a Die Cut
    2. Crafty Catz - W, 3E – #275 - Girly
    3. Creative Corner - W, 3E  - For a Child
    4. Polkadoodles - 2W, C10 – No.15 - Pink & Pretty
    5. Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards - No. 102  - Always Anything Goes 
    6. Cards in Envy - 1st & 3rd Mondays, E3, A2 Cards only (4.25x5.5") no more than ¼" thick, no square cards - (Week 1) Pink
    7. Craft-Dee BowZ - M, E3, project must have bow - (AprilAnything Goes with a Handmade Bow
    8. Mema's Challenge - M, 1st Monday - (April) Anything Goes + Die or Punch

    Monday 20 April 2015

    Spirals


    I think all of us have fallen a little in love with this image by Jeremiah Ketner, I know I have!

    RECIPE

    Image called Spirals by Jeremiah Ketner, coloured with Promarkers
    Kanban CS to make a card blank
    2 x Spellbinder dies
    Rose and ribbon from stash

    CHALLENGES
    1. 613 Avenue Create - W - #120 A True Anything Goes
    2. Eclectic Ellapu  PURPLE - April Showers/Spring
    3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 2W (1st and 3rd Sunday) E3, C10 #8 Anything Goes
    4. One Stitch At A Time - 2W, SIO - #235 Anything Goes with Daughters/Girls
    5. Pile It On - W #65 April Showers Bring May Flowers
    6. Quirky Crafts - 2W - #8 Blooming Quirky
    7. Scribble and Scrap - 2W, SIO, E3, C15, F -  #42 Always:  Anything Goes  
    8. The Corrosive Challenges - 2W, 3E #222 Floral Fantasy
    9. A Gem of a Challenge 2W (W2) spring is in the air 
    10. Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge W, C10  anything goes /use a die or punch 

    Today is the start of five days of celebration at Digistamps For Joy

    TAKE 3 MINUTES TO READ THIS - YOU'LL BE HAPPY YOU DID!

    It's time to CELEBRATE the 1,000 LIKES milestone on the Digistamps4Joy Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DS4Joy).

    To thank you, Margy is giving away OODLES of prizes from Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April. Come back each morning to see our fun challenges/games and the prizes you can put yourself in line to win.

    Here's a taste of what's to come:
    Free digistamps, Gift Certificates to the DS4J store, Guest Designer spots in our challenges, the latest batch of new releases, sponsored digistamps from The Earth Wind and from Nana Vic's Digistamps, and MORE digistamps.

    So, don't pass "GO" and don't go HOME until you have joined Margy and her Digistamps4Joy Team in this fabulous celebration week.

    See you there!

    Margy and the DS4J DT

    If you leave a special comment on my blog on Tuesday 21st April you could be in with a chance of a prize!!!

    Please do come along and have some fun, I have fingers crossed you are a lucky recipient!