Cupcake Challenge 59 & Secret Crafter Challenge 51

Hello ladies, this week for Cupcake Challenge 59 we have a theme of "As cute as a bug" and you have to incorporate some sort of bug into your card or project. We also have a fabulous sponsor called Bee Crafty and they have provided each of the DT with an image to use. I am also entering this card into Secret Crafter Challenge 51 where the theme is animal antics.


The cute bunny image is coloured with distress inks and the paper is where my bug element comes in - some of the bees are glittered too and they have a nice sparkle. The sentiment was computer generated and the ribbon and jewels are from my stash.


The rest of the DT have made some fabulous cards, so hop on over and take a look.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and yellow card, paper from stash
Image: Bee Crafty
Colouring: Distress inks - vintage photo, broken china, peeled paint, spiced marmalade, tattered rose
Embellishments: Ribbon and jewels
Tools: Water brush

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 26

Hello everyone, for Stamptacular Challenge 26 we have a theme of "Tag you're it" and you card or project must include some sort of tag or tags. Our very own Line is sponsoring us this week and you could win the uber cute stamp pictured below.

Also, before I go any further, apologies for my burn your retinas out photos.... the sun was playing havoc with my picture taking!


For my DT card I have coloured the penny black image with distress inks and the papers are from DCWV. I used my snowflakes folder for the embossing on the tag and my MS punch to make the snowflakes.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and red card, DCWV - Christmas wishes
Stamps: Penny black - hedgy shuffle
Colouring: Distress inks - antique linen, vintage photo, walnut stain, fired brick, peeled paint, broken china. Silver gel pen
Embellishments: Ribbon, dew drop, brad, spacer
Tools: Cuttlebug, snowflakes folder, MS snowflake punch, corner rounder punch.

Thanks for looking x

Cupcake Ch 58, Secret Craft Ch 50 & Stamp Something

Hello everyone, Cupcake Challenge 58 has a theme of distressing this week and I have to admit I'm not a big distresser, so I have gone for a minimal distressing look!!! I am also going to enter this into Secret Crafter Challenge 50 which has a theme of "one for the girls" and this week's Stamp Something Challenge which has a theme of your favourite colour or papers - my favourite colour is pink.


For my card I have used a cute penny black image that I found in my stack of stamped images and it has been coloured with distress inks. I have added some icicle stickles for the snow and they give a lovely bit of sparkle to the card. The papers are DCWV and I have distressed the edges with worn lipstick distress ink. I have used my snowflake folder for the embossing and my MS punch for the snowflake.


Supplies
Card/Paper: White and pink card, DCWV - Rose tinted christmas
Stamps: Penny Black
Colouring: Distress inks - antique linen, walnut stain, vintage photo, worn lipstick, broken china
Embellishments: Ribbon, brad, spacer, icicle stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, snowflake embossing folder, MS snowflake punch

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 25

Hello everyone, for Stamptacular Challenge 25 we have a theme of "anything but a card" and I have made a cute bag topper for a bag of yummy sweets. Carmen from Card Art is sponsoring us this week with a fabulous prize, so hop on over, see what the rest of the DT have produced and join in with the fun!


The sentiment stamp is from the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days Collection that can be purchased directly from Magnolia. I have inked it up using my whispers pens and cut and layered it with nesties. The DP came in my Magnolia DT kit and I think it goes perfectly with this stamp. I finished off with a small jewel for a bit of sparkle!


Finally, a close up of the sentiment.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Red and white card, DP from Magnolia
Stamps: Magnolia - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Ink: whispers pens
Embellishments: Jewel
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties

Thanks for looking x

Candy For a Cause

Would you like to win this lot???!!!

My blog bud and fellow Stamptacular DT mate Nikki has spent a great deal of time putting together a stash of candy for a good cause. She explains all about it on her blog here so hop on over for a chance to win.

Thanks for stopping by, full blogging service should resume again soon!! xx

Cupcake Challenge 57 & Stamp Something

Hello everyone, this week for Cupcake Challenge 57 we have a theme of pearls and swirls...... lush! We also have a a fabulous prize from My Creative Classroom - they are offering a $25 gift certificate to use towards one of their courses. I am also going to enter this card into this weeks Stamp Something Challenge which has a theme of "favourite embellishment" - Mine is ribbon.


This card was for Jeff's niece who has just had her birthday. I have used my gorjuss girls..... again!.... and they have all been coloured with distress inks. I have also decorated the envelope too as an extra touch. The papers are basic grey and I have used my d'vine swirl folder for the embossing.


I used the same papers for the inside and my Gorjuss Girls once again.

Finally, a close up.

Supplies
Card/Paper: Pink and white card, Basic Grey - Lemonade
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Gorjuss Girls - Sitting and Just a Girl
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, vintage photo, walnut stain, peeled paint, worn lipstick. Inkssentials pen for highlights.
Embellishments: Ribbon, pearls, stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, d'vine swirl folder, nesties, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 24

Hello everyone, for Stamptacular Challenge 24 we have a fabulous sketch to follow and this week we are sponsored by our very own Joanne. As usual, the DT have made some fantastic cards, so pop on over and join in.


For my DT card I have used a Magnolia image from the Lazy Summer Days Collection and I have coloured it with distress inks. The papers are MME bloom and grow....this paper pack is so lush! I have used my MS doily lace punch for the borders and finished off with three dew drops.



Finally, a close up of my image.

Supplies
Card/Paper: White and green card, MME - Bloom and Grow
Stamps: Magnolia - Lazy Summer Days Collection
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, spiced marmalade, worn lipstick, peeled paint, walnut stain, weathered wood, black soot. Inkssentials pen for highlights.
Embellishments: Dew drops
Tools: MS doily lace punch, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Magnolia Weekend Challenge

Hello everyone, this is just a quick post to let you know about the Magnolia Weekend Challenge. As you all know Magnolia are producing their own magazine called Magnolia Ink and all of the DT members have been asked to make some projects for it.... very exciting. It will available to buy next month and I can't wait to take a peak.

For this weekend only, Magnolia are running a challenge and some lovely goodies are up for grabs as well as the chance to have your cards/projects featured in the magazine. Head on over to the Magnolia blog for further details. x

Red, White and Blue Gorjussness

Hello everyone, this week on Cupcake Challenge 56 we have a colour theme of red, white and blue and we have a fabulous sponsor this week - Simon Says Stamp are offering a $20 gift voucher and free shipping for one lucky winner. I'm also entering this card into this week's Stamp Something where you have to use your favourite stamp. Well it is hard for me to pick a favourite, but I adore this gorjuss girl image..... so much so that I have used it for my DT card for next week's cupcake challenge too, and I didn't even realize!!!


I have to admit I struggled with DPs for this challenge and I found this red piece in my scrap basket and made the card from there. My GG image is coloured with distress inks and I have used my swiss dots folder for the embossing. The corners are shaped with a fiskars punch and the ribbon and jewel are from my stash.


Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and white card, DP from stash
Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Gorjuss Girl Sitting
Colouring: Distress inks - fired brick, tattered rose, vintage photo, broken china, weathered wood, black soot, inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Ribbon, jewel, stickles
Tools: Cuttlebug, nesties, swiss dots folder, fiskars corner punch, water brush

Thanks for looking x

Stamptacular Challenge 23

Afternoon all, Just a quick post from me today....loads to do! This card is for Stamptacular Challenge 23 where the theme is "Off the Wall....Slap your Knee Funny". Well never mind slap your knee, this challenge was a nightmare for me!!!!! but I suppose that's why they are called challenges after all!!! This week, once again, Emma is sponsoring us with some fabulous SU goodies as a prize.


For my DT card I used a bright blue card base and some paper from my stash (sorry I don't know the make). The image was received in a swap with a blog bud and she is coloured with distress inks. I used my d'vine swirl folder for the embossing and the ribbon is from my stash.


Finally, a close up. I went for a paler coloured image as my card and DP are fairly bright!

Supplies
Card/Paper: Blue and white card, DP from stash
Stamps: Rubbernecker
Colouring: Distress inks - tattered rose, broken china, antique linen, walnut stain, weathered wood, black soot
Embellishments: Ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, d'vine swirl folder, water brush.

As usual the rest of the DT have made some fabulous creations, so why not hop over and join in.

Thanks for looking x

Just a note....

This is just a quick post to let you know that I am still here and to apologize for not getting around all of your lovely blogs to leave comments. I am really busy at the moment with work and other things, so I will probably only be posting DT stuff for a few weeks. I hope to get around your blogs soon. xx