
Sunday, 31 January 2010
It's a white-out...

Saturday, 30 January 2010
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Hearts
This week's Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge theme has been chosen by the Secret Crafter herself...the lovely Wendy...and she wants to see:

The rest of the design team have created some really beautiful cards this week...so do pop over to the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge blog to take a look.
'Hearts'
I received this adorable 'Henry Hugging Heart' image (by Whiff of Joy) from my lovely friend Samantha...and I knew I had just had to use him for this card. The hearts paper is by My Mind's Eye ('Adore'), I cut the Hearts using the Cuttlebug 'Concentric Hearts' die, and used my Cuttlebug 'Victoria' folder and 'Textile' folders for the embossing. The sentiment stamp is by Cuddly Buddly, and the roses are from Hobbycraft.
The rest of the design team have created some really beautiful cards this week...so do pop over to the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge blog to take a look.
Friday, 29 January 2010
Swirly Girly

Thursday, 28 January 2010
Snuggle

Wednesday, 27 January 2010
ABC Christmas Challenge - C is for...
It's Cathy's turn to host the ABC Christmas Challenge...where the theme is:
Please stop by the ABC Christmas Challenge blog to check out the fab cards made by the rest of the design team...including Jan, Jane and Vicky, who are leaving us after this challenge...which means we are also having a DT call with this fortnight's challenge...so if you're interested in joining our team...you'll find all the info about that there too.
'C is for Candy'
...and she has chosen 'Pink' as her extra element...you can use as much...or as little pink as you like...
My 'candy' is on the backing papers (from the 'Rose Tinted Christmas' stack by DCWV)...I've tried to hide most of the pink paper (not my favourite colour! lol). The image is 'Bedecked Antlers' by Penny Black...and the sentiment stamp is by Cuddly Buddly. I used the Cuttlebug 'Ice Crystal' die to make the snowflake.
My 'candy' is on the backing papers (from the 'Rose Tinted Christmas' stack by DCWV)...I've tried to hide most of the pink paper (not my favourite colour! lol). The image is 'Bedecked Antlers' by Penny Black...and the sentiment stamp is by Cuddly Buddly. I used the Cuttlebug 'Ice Crystal' die to make the snowflake.
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Dexter the Bear
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I've used 'Dexter the Bear' to make a baby boy card...watercolouring him to match these 'Baby Bee' papers by Crate Paper. I embossed the reverse side of some of the papers using the 'Diamond Plate' and 'Spots & Dots' folders...sanding to reveal the detail...then I distressed all of the edges using my distressing tool.
Labels:
Crate Paper,
Cuttlebug,
Sugar Nellie,
The Sugar Bowl Challenge
Monday, 25 January 2010
When Life Gives You Lemons...
...Make Lemonade!

One of my friends has been feeling a bit down lately...so I've made her this card to let her know I'm there for her. I couldn't resist colouring this gorgeous image ('Make Lemonade' by Penny Black)...it's been in my box of stamped images for so long, that I can't who sent it to me...but it was just perfect for the 'Something Sweet' theme of this week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
I followed last week's Friday Sketchers sketch...didn't realise it was last week's 'til I started writing this post and went to get the photo to add! lol
I've managed to find some other challenges to enter it into...so it's not a lost cause!
Charisma Cardz wants us to use 'Fruity Colours'...my papers remind me of strawberries and lemons...the BasicGrey Challenge is to use 'Animals' on our cards...Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential (where I was last week's lucky winner - have received some fab digi stamps as my prize - thank you!) wants us to 'Let the Sunshine in!'...and Pile it On is asking for 'Warm Wishes'...I hope my 'summery' colours count!
The papers are by BasicGrey (from the 'Lemonade' and 'Two Scoops' pads)...and I used my Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' folder to emboss the yellow one, the flowers are by Prima, and I added some faux stitching with a white gel pen, after distressing all of the edges.
One of my friends has been feeling a bit down lately...so I've made her this card to let her know I'm there for her. I couldn't resist colouring this gorgeous image ('Make Lemonade' by Penny Black)...it's been in my box of stamped images for so long, that I can't who sent it to me...but it was just perfect for the 'Something Sweet' theme of this week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
I followed last week's Friday Sketchers sketch...didn't realise it was last week's 'til I started writing this post and went to get the photo to add! lol
I've managed to find some other challenges to enter it into...so it's not a lost cause!
Charisma Cardz wants us to use 'Fruity Colours'...my papers remind me of strawberries and lemons...the BasicGrey Challenge is to use 'Animals' on our cards...Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential (where I was last week's lucky winner - have received some fab digi stamps as my prize - thank you!) wants us to 'Let the Sunshine in!'...and Pile it On is asking for 'Warm Wishes'...I hope my 'summery' colours count!
The papers are by BasicGrey (from the 'Lemonade' and 'Two Scoops' pads)...and I used my Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' folder to emboss the yellow one, the flowers are by Prima, and I added some faux stitching with a white gel pen, after distressing all of the edges.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Birthday Ruffles

Saturday, 23 January 2010
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Colour Theme

Taking inspiration from the colours from the cushions...I coloured my Miss Anya image to match the My Mind's Eye '29th Street Market' paper. I used my Cuttlebug 'Victoria' folder to emboss the green paper, sanding the raised pattern to emulate the pattern on the curtains. I added a few pieces of card candy, and some grosgrain ribbon to finish the card.
The rest of the design team has come up with some gorgeous creations this week...so make sure you check them out at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge.
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Winter Henry

This one combines: the Sketch Saturday Challenge sketch; the 'Blue & White' colour combo from Stamp Something; Susie & Vikki's Christmas Club's 'Snow' theme; Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential's 'Snowflakes' theme; and the Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge's 'Winter' theme. I used 'Ice Skating Henry' by Whiff of Joy, watercolouring him to match the DCWV papers (from the 'Christmas' stack. The sentiment stamp is by Penny Black, and the snowflakes were cut using Cuttlebug dies...the larger one is an 'Ice Crystal' die cut with the tips cut off.
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
ABC Challenge - M is for...
Wow!!! How much did you all enjoy our 'L is for Layers' challenge...we had a record 402 entries...it's a wonder Mr Linky didn't go into meltdown! lol
I do hope that some of you will join us for our new ABC Challenge...which is:

The Design Team have created some stunning masked creations this week...so make sure you stop by the ABC Challenge for some more inspiration.
I do hope that some of you will join us for our new ABC Challenge...which is:
'M is for Masking'
We'd like to see you using the masking technique with your stamps. If you're not sure what that is...or want some hints and tips...our lovely DT member Vicky has a tutorial here on her blog. I'd never tried masking before...and I will admit that I was a little bit scared...but it's really rather easy once you try! :0)
I started my card by stamping 'Snowy' (by Penny Black) on to a piece of card, and then again on to post-it note. I then cut out the image on the post-it note...keeping as close to the outline as I dare. I covered the image on the card with the cut out post-it note image, and then stamped the Hero Arts 'Swirl Tree' so that it overlapped Snowy...and would appear as if he was standing in front of it when the post-it note was removed. I then used a thin black marker to extend the line of snow underneath the tree. I coloured the image with watercolour pencils, and added some Stickles to the baubles on the tree, and the fur on Snowy's hat. As the image is rather large, I've kept the rest of the card very simple...allowing it to be the main feature. The papers are from the 'Colourful Christmas' collection by My Mind's Eye.
I started my card by stamping 'Snowy' (by Penny Black) on to a piece of card, and then again on to post-it note. I then cut out the image on the post-it note...keeping as close to the outline as I dare. I covered the image on the card with the cut out post-it note image, and then stamped the Hero Arts 'Swirl Tree' so that it overlapped Snowy...and would appear as if he was standing in front of it when the post-it note was removed. I then used a thin black marker to extend the line of snow underneath the tree. I coloured the image with watercolour pencils, and added some Stickles to the baubles on the tree, and the fur on Snowy's hat. As the image is rather large, I've kept the rest of the card very simple...allowing it to be the main feature. The papers are from the 'Colourful Christmas' collection by My Mind's Eye.
The Design Team have created some stunning masked creations this week...so make sure you stop by the ABC Challenge for some more inspiration.
Labels:
ABC Challenge,
Christmas,
Hero Arts,
My Mind's Eye,
Penny Black
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Whiff of Joy Guest Designer Call

For my card, I used 'Matthew with Present'...combined with My Mind's Eye papers from the 'Adore' range. I distressed all of the edges, and added a few Prima flowers, Papermania pearl brads, and some grosgrain ribbon.
You can find all of the information about the Guest Designer call here on Katharina's blog.
Labels:
My Mind's Eye,
Papermania,
Poppicrafts,
Prima Flowers,
Whiff of Joy
Monday, 18 January 2010
Wishlist Mouse...

This one combines the sketch from Quixotic Challenges, with the Penny Black Saturday Challenge colour combo of 'Blue, Cream & Gold'. I don't very often use gold...it's not a colour I like very much...on cards or even jewellery...but when I do use it, it's usually on a Christmas card...so that's what I've made. I used this wee mouse form the Penny Black 'Christmas Critters' set with his letter to Father Christmouse...awwww how sweet! The spotty paper is K&Co ('Blue Awning'), and I used my Cuttlebug 'D'Vine Swirls' (on the gold card) and 'Victoria' (on the cream card) folders. The sentiment stamp is by Paper Make-Up, and I inked the edges of the papers with gold pigment ink, then embossed them with clear embossing powder.
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Ryan's Chocolate Trouble!

Saturday, 16 January 2010
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Musical
It's Gina's turn to set the theme for this week's Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge...and she has chosen:
As always, make sure you visit the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge blog to check the fabulous cards by the rest of the design team.
'Musical'
Now, despite what I do for a living...I could only find one suitable stamp in my collection...'Carolers' by Penny Black...although I've got them signing 'Happy Birthday'. I used some more of my new My Mind's Eye 'Ooh La La (for Him)' papers, inking the edges to make the layers stand out, and added a computer generated sentiment.
Friday, 15 January 2010
Ooh La La!

I've also managed to make this card fit some other challenge themes: Pink Elephant 'Birthdays'; Creative Inspirations (Sunday) 'Distressing'; Creative Inspirations (Wednesday) 'New Year, New Stash'; and Charisma Cardz 'Anything New'. My 'new' items are the gorgeous My Mind's Eye 'Ooh La La (for Him)' papers...another of my post-Christmas sales purchases...
I've used them with an image form the Penny Black 'Hugs' set, a Hero Arts sentiment stamp, some Prima flowers, and some ribbon from Poppicrafts. I distressed the edges of all the papers, and added some faux stitching with a white gel pen.
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Girly Birthday

I distressed all of the edges, and added some faux stitching with a white gel pen. The flowers & ribbon are from Poppicrafts, and the sentiment is a Hero Arts stamp (from the 'Cupcakes' set).
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
ABC Christmas Challenge - B is for...
Wow - it was lovely to see so many of you joining in with our first ABC Christmas Challenge! Just think how organised you'll be next Christmas if you join in every challenge! :0)
This week it's my turn to set the challenge, and I've chosen:
Do make sure you check out the fab creations by the rest of the DT over on the ABC Christmas Challenge blog...including the lovely Lols, who has agreed to join us permanently...yay! And if the thought of being nicely prepared for next Christmas isn't enough incentive for you to join in the ABC Christmas fun...we have a fabulous prize up for grabs...a $15 shopping spree at:
Woo-hoo! So what are you waiting for???
This week it's my turn to set the challenge, and I've chosen:
'B is for Bells'
With an extra little challenge to include 'Glitter'...now we all love a bit of sparkle, so that should be easy-peasy! :0)
For my card I've used a cute Penny Black hedgie stamp from the 'Christmas Critters' set, and watercoloured it to match these DCWV papers ( from the 'Christmas' stack). The sentiment stamp is from a little set by Studio G, and the dinky little bells (hanging from the snowflake) are from Hobbycraft. I added glitter glue to the snowflake (cut using the Cuttlebug 'Ice Crystal' die), and also to the snow and fur trim on the hedgie's hats...although I couldn't get it to show up too well in the photos.
For my card I've used a cute Penny Black hedgie stamp from the 'Christmas Critters' set, and watercoloured it to match these DCWV papers ( from the 'Christmas' stack). The sentiment stamp is from a little set by Studio G, and the dinky little bells (hanging from the snowflake) are from Hobbycraft. I added glitter glue to the snowflake (cut using the Cuttlebug 'Ice Crystal' die), and also to the snow and fur trim on the hedgie's hats...although I couldn't get it to show up too well in the photos.
Woo-hoo! So what are you waiting for???
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Hot Chocolate Henry
I'd used up most of my Christmas papers...so I had a bit of a splurge on some in the post-Christmas sales...well, I had to make sure I'd have enough to last 'til Christmas! ;0)
This combines quite a few challenges: the fab sketch from the Allsorts Challenge; the colour combo of 'Aqua & Red' from the Whiff of Joy Challenge; the 'Hot Chocolate' theme of the Simon Says Stamp and Quixotic challenges; Stamp with Fun's 'Snowflakes' theme; and Cute Card Thursday's 'All New' challenge.
I used 'Henry Mouse with Hot Chocolate' (by Whiff of Joy)...and was very brave, and cut into some of my new My Mind's Eye 'Colourful Christmas' papers...love the zingy colours on these...and they don't just have to used for Christmas either...I used some on a birthday card yesterday too...but you'll have to wait until later in the week to see that. I distressed all of the edges, and added some faux stitching too. The snowflakes were cut using a Cuttlebug die, and I couldn't resist adding some card candy in the corners.
I'll be back with another Christmas card tomorrow...with my DT card for the second ABC Christmas Challenge...if you haven't joined in with our first challenge...'A for Angels'...and our 'Say No' candy...it's not too late...but you'll have to be quick!
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