Followers

Challenge wins and placings

Tuesday 29 September 2015

My Hero


A  CAS male card today, really must make more.

RECIPE

Image by Kenny K, coloured with Promarkers 
Dp’s are by Simple Stories
WORD generated sentiment 

CHALLENGES

  1. Cardz 4 Guyz W, 3E - #90 Something Beginning with M (My Hero!)
  2. Creative Card Crew 2W - #97 Masculine
  3. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
  4. Tuesday Throwdown W- #264 Clean and Simple
  5. Craft Your Passion - W, E3 Always Anything Goes
  6. Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
  7. Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Anything Goes
  8. Without Words - M, C10, 3E, CAS, hand-colored image - (September) For the Boys
  9. 613 Avenue Create - W - #143 Anything Goes
  10. Robyn`s Fetish - W #283 Square or Rectangle Cards
  11. Crafty Catz - W, 3E – #294 - Men At Work

Monday 28 September 2015

For Chris & Jan


This is a wedding card I made for two very dear friends who married recently. The theme for their wedding was Steampunk, so hence the style of the card.

RECIPE

Rubber stamps by Kanban, stamped onto alcohol inked CS
Dp’s are by Debbi Moore
Sentiment, alpha letters, gems, charms and doily from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. 613 Avenue Create - W - #143 Anything Goes
  2. Amusing - W, 2E, no digi - Anything Goes
  3. Come and Get It WUnlimited - Clear it Out...use a stash item (stamps and DP are over 1 yr old)
  4. Robyn`s Fetish - W #283 Square or Rectangle Cards
  5. Scrappy Hands M – #48 Letters
  6. We Love 2 Create  - 2W, E1, SIO - #20 Anything Creative / Mixed Media/ Creative
  7. Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog 2W,E3 (W1) No digi  steampunk 
  8. Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers 2w, C10 (W2)  p is for steampunk 
  9. Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 165 - Use A Doily
  10. Fussy and Fancy - 2W - No.148 - (W2 of 2) - Fantasy

Sunday 27 September 2015

Zombies


I have said it before, and I will say it again, I MISS Dilly Beans so much :(

RECIPE

Image by Dilly Beans coloured with Promarkers
Mix up of Dp's
Words by Dilly Beans
Button from stash
 
CHALLENGES

  1. Creative Fingers -  W , 3E, No totally digital projects - No.94 -   Always Anything Goes 
  2. Fussy and Fancy - 2W - No.148 - (W2 of 2) - Fantasy
  3. Jo's Scrap Shack - W, 3E  - No.107 -  Aything Goes
  4. Kitty Bee Designs - 2W,2E,C10 No.57 (W1 of 2)  - Buttons
  5. PDE Linky Party - W,JFF - Anything Goes
  6. 2 Creative Chicks (M,P1,JFF) Anything Goes
  7. Crafts Galore Encore (M,P1,E3) Anything Goes
  8. Creative Craft Cottages Challenges (2W,P1/15,E3) # 48 Anything Goes
  9. Digi Galore (M,P1) Anything Goes
  10. The Sisters of Craft (M,P1) Anything Goes

Saturday 26 September 2015

Autumn


I love this image so much, I coloured her twice!

RECIPE

Image by Moonflower called Gypsy Flower  coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
Dp's are American Crafts
Martha Stewart leaf punch
Freebie sentiment
Gems from stash


CHALLENGES

  1. City Crafter Challenge  W - #280 - Fall has Arrived
  2. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #113 - Autumn
  3. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #102 Anything Goes with a twist: Color Me Autumn
  4. Dream Valley Challenges 2W, 3E, C10 - (Week 2) Autumn Colours
  5. Love to Scrap - 2W, 3E, F, digi or real stamping - (Week 1) Anything Goes
  6. Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (Week 2) Feminine
  7. Use Your Stuff - W, JFF, use your stash - Fall theme
  8. Where the HeART is - M, 1st Monday of M, E3 - (September) Add some text

Friday 25 September 2015

'Avalokiteśvara'


Such a serene beauty, I would love to know what she is thinking, maybe hoping she is expecting a precious child....................

RECIPE

Image called   'Avalokiteśvara' from The East Wind  coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
Dp is Santoro
Butterflies from stash
Sue Wilson border punch
Ribbon from stash

CHALLENGES
  1. Allsorts W,3E  sparkle 
  2. Scrappers Delights  M, First Saturday of the M  Always Anything Goes 
  3. Crafting-With-Friends - 2W, 3E - (W2 of 2) Anything Goes
  4. Creative Fingers -  W ,C10, 3E (one must be using sponsor image) - No.93 -   Anything Goes 
  5. Just Add Ink – W, - No.280 - Glimmer
  6. QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 157 - Three is a Crowd
  7. Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, 2E, SIO - No. 162 - (W1 of 2) -  Glitter/ Sparkle
  8. Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
  9. Craft-Dee BowZ - M, E3, project must have bow - (SeptemberAnything Goes with a Handmade Bow
  10. Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes

Thursday 24 September 2015

Little fish


Pretty mermaid card.

RECIPE

Image by A Day For Daisies, coloured with Promarkers 
Dp’s are by MME
Gems and sentiment from stash


CHALLENGES
  1. FRAME IT at  A Day For Daisies
  2. Crafty Gals Corner -  W, E2 - #38 Sparkle and Glitter
  3. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #52 Always Anything Goes 
  4. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes
  5. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #20Anything Goes
  6. Fresh Brewed Designs - W, 5E - 3 or More Patterned Papers
  7. Julia Spiri-ATG/girls,girls,girls
  8. creative inspirations-favourite occasion/birthdays
  9. crafty catz-special occasion
  10. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything goes with patterned paper

Love you so


A Dilly Beans card today, I miss this company sooooooooooooooo much! I used the colours of the season.

RECIPE

Image and sentiment  by Dilly Beans, coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
Dp’s are by DCWV
Crafts Too embossing folder
Sequins from stash

CHALLENGES
  1. Fab 'n' Funky - W,1E, C10 - #274 Cute Critter
  2. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #52 Always Anything Goes 
  3. Wonderful Wednesdays -  W, SIO -  Always Anything Goes
  4. WordArt Wednesdays - W,5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - #20Anything Goes
  5. Whimsy Inspiration -Monthly 3rd Wed posting3E, SIO  - #86 Anything Goes
  6. City Crafter Challenge  W - #280 - Fall has Arrived
  7. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #102 Anything Goes with a twist: Color Me Autumn
  8. Shopping Our Stash W, C13 - #220 -  Show Us Your Smile (smiling/laughing person or the word smile)
  9. Cards in Envy - 1st & 3rd Mondays, E3, A2 Cards only (4.25x5.5") no more than ¼" thick, no square cards - (Week 1) Colors of Fall
  10. Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 2Monochrome

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Flower


An autumnal little CAS card today

RECIPE

Rubber stamp by Jofy, coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
Dp’s are by Stampin Up
MS border punch
Sentiment and gems from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. Deep Ocean Challenge 2W - #113 - Autumn
  2. Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #102 Anything Goes with a twist: Color Me Autumn
  3. Cards in Envy - 1st & 3rd Mondays, E3, A2 Cards only (4.25x5.5") no more than ¼" thick, no square cards - (Week 1) Colors of Fall
  4. Dream Valley Challenges 2W, 3E, C10 - (Week 2) Autumn Colours
  5. Love to Scrap - 2W, 3E, F, digi or real stamping - (Week 1) Anything Goes
  6. Use Your Stuff - W, JFF, use your stash - Fall theme
  7. AAA - 2W, 3E, CAS - #48 Autumn Colors
  8. Dragonfly Journeys -W, E5  - #24 Orange You Sweet
  9. Glitter n Sparkle - W - #155 Use Punch or a Die Cut
  10. Di's Digis Designs 3E,2W,SIO (W2)fabulous fall colours 

Tuesday 22 September 2015

Voodoo Priestess



I present to you: Voodoo Priestess, forgive me but I am a little scared, LOL!

RECIPE

Image called Voodoo Priestess available from  Moonflower Digital Stamps, coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors, I added the words on Craft Artist II
Dp's are Finney
Oval Die cut
Prima flowers
Pins and pearl from stash
Sue Wilson border die


CHALLENGES

  1. Chocolate, Coffee & Cards -  - Celebration
  2. Crafting-With-Friends - Anything Goes
  3. Creative Fingers -  No.93 -   Anything Goes 
  4. Fussy and Fancy  Fantasy
  5. Stempelsonnen Challenge -- Anything Goes
  6. 2 Creative Chicks Anything Goes
  7. Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes 
  8. Petal Lu Anything Goes

'Day of the Dead'


Another very different image drawn by Unky at The East Wind and it was a challenge for me as my dark side is quite pale, LOL!

RECIPE

 Image called  'Day of the Dead' from The East Wind , coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
Spellbinder die
Dp's by Basic Grey
Black fine liner
Bow and nailheads from stash

CHALLENGES

  1. Chocolate, Coffee & Cards -  - Celebration
  2. Crafting-With-Friends - Anything Goes
  3. Creative Fingers -  No.93 -   Anything Goes 
  4. Fussy and Fancy -  Fantasy
  5. Stempelsonnen Challenge -- Anything Goes
  6. 2 Creative Chicks Anything Goes
  7. Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes 
  8. Petal Lu Anything Goes

Monday 21 September 2015

Best friend


I saw the Challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create, 

Challenge #142 Anything Goes or Women's Friendship Day and they had included some wonderful friendship sentiments, so I printed them off and made this card.


RECIPE

Sentiment provided by  613 Avenue Create,
Embossing folder
Memory Box leaf die
Handmade flower and brad


CHALLENGES

  1. Challenge #142 Anything Goes or Women's Friendship Day and FREE SENTIMENTS
  2. Creative Fingers Challenge 93 - Anything Goes
  3. Crafting-With-Friends - Anything Goes
  4. Sisters of Craft Sept. Anything goes
  5. 2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes
  6. Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes 
  7. DL.Art Thankful Thursday - 
  8. Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes 
  9. Paper Minutes #400 Anything Goes
  10. Crafty Sentiment Designs  Anything Goes
  11. Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes 
  12. Bloggers  – Flowers

Sunday 20 September 2015

Fairy Princess


Do you love it??? How could you not!? Of course you do and so do I for that matter. If you would like to see a treasure like this drop into your inbox every month, then why not sign up HERE, go on,what's to lose?

RECIPE

Image by Moonflower Digital Stamps coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
Dp’s are by MME (and I adore them, my BF gave them to me as a BD gift last year)
From stash Flowers and sentiment
Fern punch


CHALLENGES

  1. Little Miss Muffet  #120  anything goes
  2. Eclectic Ellapu Anything Goes
  3. Sisters of Craft Sept. Anything goes
  4. Allsorts W,3E  sparkle (in the papers)
  5. Crafty Friends Challenge 2W,(W2) - something beginning with B (blue)
  6. Hiding in my Craft Room W,1E freestyle 
  7. Scrappers Delights  M, First Saturday of the M  Always Anything Goes 
  8. Stempelsonnen Challenge - 2W, 3E, stamp as main focus - No.150 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
  9. Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, 2E, SIO - No. 162 - (W1 of 2) -  Glitter/ Sparkle
  10. Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - Let's Get Girly
  11. Retarte - Anything Goes
  12. Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes 
  13. DL.Art Thankful Thursday - 
  14. Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes 
  15. Crafting For All Seasons - Layer It Up
  16. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything Goes
  17. Quirky Crafts - Animal Magic
  18. 2 Creative Chicks - Anything Goes

Stained glass roses


 How gorgeous and useful is this image by Digistamps For Joy, I am so thrilled as I see it's uses for Weddings and Christenings, Birthdays and Sympathy and so much more.

RECIPE

Image by Digistamps For Joy called Stained glass roses,coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
Dp's by MME
Sue wilson Bow die
Gems and pearls from stash 
Craftwork Sentiment


CHALLENGES
  1. Crafty Sentiment Designs  Anything Goes
  2. Fan-Tastic Tuesday -r #102 Anything Goes with a twist: Bright and Colorful
  3. Paper Minutes #400 Anything Goes
  4. Sweet Stamps # 237 Anything Goes
  5. Through The Craft Room Door- Always Anything Goes
  6. Dream Valley Challenges (Week 1) Autumn Colours
  7. Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes 
  8. Bloggers  – Flowers

Friday 18 September 2015

'Chief'


Now how's about this for something a little different?? She is called Chief and she is splendid!


RECIPE

Image called Chief available from The East Wind  coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
A variety of embossing folders to make BP's, some brushed with Treasure Gold
Emb folder letters hilighted with a gold pencil
Gems from stash

CHALLENGES
  1. 2 Creative Chicks Anything Goes
  2. Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations Anything Goes
  3. The Sisters of Craft ) Anything Goes
  4. Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes (new blog owner)
  5. Crafty Girls Creations  Always Anything Goes
  6. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge Monthly Challenge Anything Goes 
  7. Southern Girls -  #119 Layer It Up

            Thursday 17 September 2015

            HB2U



            A Birthday card today

            RECIPE

            An image I cropped by Little Blue Bus, coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors
            Dp's and stickers are Bo Bunny
            Resin rose from stash


            CHALLENGES
            1. 2 Creative Chicks Anything Goes 
            2. Country View Crafts' Challenge  Numbers
            3. Crafts Galore Encore Anything Goes
            4. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Anything goes with Patterned Paper
            5. Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations  Anything Goes
            6. Digi Galore Anything Goes
            7. Petal Lu Anything Goes
            8. The Sisters of Craft Anything Goes
            9. Through the Purple Haze Happy Birthday
            10. Inspiration Destination - W, F- #51 Always Anything Goes 

                      Tuesday 15 September 2015

                      Halloween at Creatalicious


                      We have a new Challenge over at  Creatalicious and the theme is, oh you will love it! Halloween, so many bloggers adore this time of year I know. Being a miserable Brit, we don't make such a 'thing' of it here, but I love the colours, images etc! We are sponsored by the fantastic Lacey Sunshine and I chose Lioness Syren just to be a bit different I suppose!

                      RECIPE

                       Image from Lacey Sunshine called Lacey Sunshine 
                      coloured with Promarkers and Prismacolors and a brass with hat charm plonked atop her head
                      Sentiment is a digi and I regret I forgot the artist
                      Chevron embossing folder
                      Graphic 45 topper
                      Charms and gems from stash

                      CHALLENGES

                      1. Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - 2W, 3E -  No. 99 - (W2 of 2) - Fancy and Feminine
                      2. Crafting-With-Friends - 2W, 3E - (W1 of 2) Anything Goes
                      3. Creative Fingers -  W ,C10, 3E (one must be using sponsor image) - No.92 -   Anything Goes 
                      4. Quick Quotes - M (first Friday of the month), E1, SIO - No.55 - September - Anything Goes
                      5. Simply Papercraft - 2W, E3 - No. 13 (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes
                      6. Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards - No. 122  - Always Anything Goes 
                      7. Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2WE5 (W1 of 2) #140 Anything Goes (+ a sentiment) 
                      8. Moving along with the Times - 2W, E3 Cute Animal