Craft and Waffle

CCT#201 - You're a Gem!!

2012-01-26T10:01:00.002Z

It's Thursday again which means a new challenge from Cute Card Thursday. This week the theme is gems. Nice and easy!! We have a fabby stamp set on offer from My Craft Spot and the DT have, as usual, come up with some beauties for inspiration so pop on over to the CCT blog.

I have used up the scraps from the MME Bloom and Grow papers I used 2 weeks ago (*good girl*) and added a Magnolia image coloured with Promarkers and Glamour Dust. Some Prima bling and punched leaves and corners finish it off.

Gothic Arches - Metallic Fever

2012-01-22T09:00:00.001Z

It's a new theme of "Metallic Fever" for the next two weeks on Gothic Arches.

I have used paper from Prima "Botanicals" paper pad and over-stamped with a Prima birdcage stamp and Stampendous swirls and dots. I cut the Tim Holtz die out in metal and ran it through an embossing folder. The brown embellishment is a flower I cut off an old top. I then coloured a piece of tissue paper with Distress Inks and covered with Glass Bead Gel. A Prima gem and a bit of tape measure twill for a hanger from PaperArtsy finishes it off.

CCT#200 (Gosh!!) - Music and Dance

2012-01-19T09:00:00.000Z

200 challenges from Cute Card Thursday - amazing!!

This week the theme is "Music and Dance".

I have used a Kraftin Kimmie stamp coloured with Promarkers. Card is SU and paper is from Basic Grey "Little Black Dress" paper pad. Some punched corners, WACO pen pearls and feathers finish her off.

Pop on over to the challenge blog for details of the fabby prize up for grabs this week and to be inspired by the Design Team's beautiful creations.

UK Stampers Postcard Swap - Numbers

2012-01-14T14:25:00.002Z

This month on UK Stampers Forum the theme for the postcard swap was "numbers".

I used Distress Inks to make the background and then over-stamped the numbers. The Zettiology image and sentiment were coloured with Promarkers and I used some dome accents to pick out a few numbers.

CCT#199 - Having a Laugh

2012-01-11T09:00:00.003Z

Gosh it's been a long time since I made a card for Cute Card Thursday and we have a fabby theme this week - to include something comical on your creation. January can be a right dreich month so it's good to have a little cheer-up! {ETA - I just realised it is WEDNESDAY lol!!!}

The sentiment and image are by Art Impressions and I have coloured with Promarkers. Card is SU and paper is MME Bloom & Grow - which I really have to say is STILL my favourite papers collection ever!!

Gothic Arches - New Beginnings

2012-01-08T09:00:00.001Z

Happy new year and lots of best wishes for the coming year. I am recovering nicely now from my operation at the beginning of December and we had the most amazing holiday to Egypt at the beginning of November (seems like a bazillion years ago now though!!).

Exciting news for me - Effie and myself have been given very kind permission from the lovely Nancy Maxwell-James to look after the wonderful Gothic Arches challenge blog. Nancy has been very busy with personal and professional commitments and the blog had been on hiatus for a while.

We have set the first bi-weekly challenge as "New Beginnings" and I so hope that you will join in with us - I have always found this challenge lends a real creative freedom and is extremely enjoyable.

I have created my Arch using Distress Stains, a Karantha Designs stamp and a phoenix image from Google Images. A few gems, a feather and lots of glitter glue finish it off.

Have a good one!!

2011-11-04T12:43:00.001Z

I will be missing until the new year now as we are going on holiday and then I am having an op for an ongoing health problem so I would like to wish all my lovely bloggy friends a very merry Christmas.

CCT#185 - Time for Cake

2011-10-06T09:00:00.001+01:00

Yummy theme this week on Cute Card Thursday - all things CAKE!!

I have used this fantastic stamp from Lilli of the Valley and coloured with Promarkers. Went a bit mad with the glitter lol!! Card is SU and paper is Basic Grey. Some seam binding, punched flowers and swirls finish it off.

Seaside Hanging

2011-10-02T09:08:00.002+01:00

Another swap a while ago on UK Stampers was to create a mini hanging. I used Adirondack dabbers for the background and them various Magnolia stamps and some shrink plastic, a few small shells and an Impression Obsession sentiment to make this seaside themed one.

CCT#184 - Animal Crackers

2011-09-29T10:08:00.003+01:00

Another nice easy theme this week from Cute Card Thursday - use an animal as your main image on your card.

I've used a Penny Black hedgie coloured with Promarkers and finished with Glossy Accents. Paper is from Basic Grey Indie Bloom paper pack, bling is Prima E Line and sentiment is from Twiddleys.

Altered Matchbox

2011-09-26T18:05:00.004+01:00

Another altered swap on the UK Stampers Forum. This time a matchbox. I used this blank from The Fruit Pixie and coloured it with Adirondack inks. The stamp is a Prima clear one. Inside is a Tim Holtz tag and little charms.

CCT#183 - Sketch

2011-09-22T09:00:00.002+01:00

WOW we had an amazing response to our "Anything Goes" challenge last week on Cute Card Thursday. Sorry if your entry ended in a number "2" and you didn't get a visit - that's my number and I have had a medical mishap this week which has stopped me sitting at the computer for any length of time.

This week we have a fabby sketch by Mindy for you to follow.

I've coloured this Magnolia Tilda stamp with Twinkling H2O's and Promarkers. Papers are from Echo Park "Splash" paper pad. Pearls and brads are SU and made with a Waco pen.

CCT#182 - Anything Goes

2011-09-15T12:31:00.003+01:00

Nice and easy - do whatever you want this week for us on Cute Card Thursday!!

I have used this Magnolia Tilda stamp and coloured her with Polychromos pencils (still enjoy playing with these every now and again!!). The papers are from Cosmo Cricket "Odds and Ends" Mini Paper Stack, flowers and lace are from Wild Orchid Crafts, sentiment if Craftwork Cards and die-cuts Tim Holtz for Sizzix.

Altered CD Swap

2011-09-13T10:22:00.003+01:00

Another altered item from a UK Stampers Forum swap. This time it was to alter a CD.

I decided to make a clock as I have had movements FOREVER and never used them lol!! I used Adirondack dabbers on the fingers to make them metallic. The paper is from Prima Botanicals 6x6 pad and is over-sprayed with Glimmer Mists using a Tim Holtz mask. The sentiment is from a Paper Artsy set and the other stamps are from Crafty Individuals. The numbers are peel-offs from Anita's Glitterations range. Some chain and charms finish it off (thank you Crop-a-Dile!!).

Upcycling

2011-09-11T10:57:00.005+01:00

Following on from the sardine tin swap a few of us on the UK Stampers forum entered into a tuna tin swap. This is mine.

I painted the tin with gesso and an Adirondack dabber before covering with paper stamped with a Papermania chandelier stamp.

I cut some chipboard for the dividers and a piece for the lid, decorated and added a little Websters Pages button on top. A few little embellies for the inside and it was ready to swap!!

CCT#181 - At the Office!!

2011-09-08T10:02:00.003+01:00

My word I don't know where the time is going at the moment. I have been busy with my modest little harvest and all the jam/chutney etc. making that that brings. I have also been getting inky with Art Journals, some altered projects and other lovely things that make me smile.

This week on Cute Card Thursday we want to see stationery and office products on your creations - staples, paper clips, bulldogs clips etc.

I used a Sugar Nellie stamp coloured with Promarkers to make this card for my husband's nephew. The background was made using this month's free stamp from Craft Stamper magazine. The sentiment is from a Whimsy Stamps set and the embossed "Rock" is from the bottom of a Papermania stamp with a guitar on it. Lots of staples from my Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher grunge it up a bit.

CCT#178 - Weddings

2011-08-18T22:10:00.002+01:00

Ooops - bit late but it's still Thursday!! Nice one this week on Cute Card Thursday - "Weddings". Good time of year to have one in stock and we have our fabby regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp offering a fantastic $20 prize this week!!

I've used SU card and Designer Digitals paper with this beautiful Lilli of the Valley image, which has been coloured with Promarkers and finished with Flower Soft. Some SU pearls, flowers from Wild Orchid and Ribbonbox ribbon finish it off.

CCT#177 - Clean and Simple

2011-08-11T09:00:00.000+01:00

Another scheduled post from me this week for Cute Card Thursday so please do pop on over to the blog for sponsor details and to admire the DT's lovely creations.

This week the theme is Clean and Simple - which I find VERY difficult!! I've used Basic Grey Kioshi paper and SU card with a Penny Black image coloured with Promarkers. Some twill and a Craftwork Cards sentiment finish it off.
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CCT#176 - No Designer Paper

2011-08-04T09:00:00.001+01:00

I am scheduling this post as we are away so please pop on over to the Cute Card Thursday blog for sponsor details of this week's challenge and to see the Design Team's beautiful creations.

I have used SU cardstock and a Penny Black stamp coloured with Promarkers, with the SU marker sprayer for the background. I used a Stampin' Around wheel for the card's paws background and an Elzybells sentiment (gosh I still miss that shop!!). I used EK Success punches for the corners and SU punch for the sentiment. Some bling and velvet ribbon finish it off.

CCT#175 - Sketch

2011-07-28T08:38:00.003+01:00

A sketch by myself this week on Cute Card Thursday. As usual it's nice and simple - you can make it as fancy as you like!! Our regular monthly sponsor Kraftin Kimmie Stamps is offering a fabby prize so it's definitely worth joining in.

I've used this cute Greeting Farm stamp and coloured her with Promarkers and some Glossy Accents. DP is from K&Co Sweet Nectar pad and card is from SU. A Lost Coast Designs sentiment punched out with an SU punch, some Card Candi and ribbon from Fantastic Ribbons finishes it off.

CCT#174 - For His Eyes Only!!

2011-07-21T12:04:00.003+01:00

Something a bit different this week on Cute Card Thursday - we want to see your creations for the Man in your life. As you will see from the DT samples on the blog some of the cards as a little saucy and others are for the younger cheeky men in their lives. The choice is yours, show us your saucy side, or show us your cheeky side! Plus this week we are sponsored by Karen's Doodles so join in with us!!

I have used a Kenny K download for my husband's Father's Day card, which was a few weeks ago here in the UK. She's coloured with Promarkers and Glossy Accents. I used Nesties to cut out the shapes in SU card and some Modge Podge Hardware to frame the computer-generated sentiment. Some Card Candy, die-cuts and ribbon finish it off.

Of course what my husband really appreciated is that I used our own car for the lady to lean on!!

CCT#173 - Going Round in Circles

2011-07-14T11:10:00.004+01:00

YEY - I managed another post actually ON a Thursday!!

A really brilliant challenge this week on Cute Card Thursday - circles. Simples!! The DT have created some stunners as usual and we have our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp offering a fabby prize.

I've used MME Wild Asparagus paper and SU card with some Grand Nesties to make this card. Tilda has been coloured with Polychromos pencils and finished with Glamour Dust. I used Martha Stewart and Woodware punches to make the flowers and some Prima E-Line bling to finish it off. Sentiment is Cuddly Buddly.

CCT#172 - Lace

2011-07-07T21:37:00.002+01:00

(It really IS Thursday today!!) A theme that is bound to be really popular this week on Cute Card Thursday - Lace and we have a $15 prize from our regular sponsor Stamp Shoppe Creations!!

I have used SU Card and Basic Grey paper with multi-coloured lace and lace leaves from goodness-knows-where!! Sorry I just cannot remember - if you know please enlighten me!! This gorgeous CC Designs Swiss Pixies is one of my favourites and she's been coloured with Promarkers and Glamour Dust. Some bling, old Prima flowers and a Whimsy Stamps sentiment finishes it off.

CCT#171 - Technology

2011-07-05T19:47:00.003+01:00

(Let's just pretend it's Thursday) This week on Cute Card Thursdaythe theme is "Technology". Pop over to the blog for all the Design Team loveliness and sponsor details.

My Robot stamp is by Pink Cat Studios and I've coloured him with Promarkers and Glossy Accents. The papers are My Mind's Eye Lil' Robots and card is SU and from stash. I've used Tim Holtz Gadget Gears dies, Nesties and Silver Card Candy for the accents. (I don't know what that funny blob is on the bottom - it isn't there in real life!!)

I've been really busy getting our house ready to go on the market, which is why it's so quiet here. I hope to have more play time soon!!

CCT#170 - Sketch

2011-06-24T13:51:00.005+01:00

Waddya mean it's Friday??? Let's just move along with the excuse that I've been "proper poorly" and I'll tell you about this week's challenge from Cute Card Thursday which is a fabulicious sketch by our very own Lisa. We are sponsored this week by our regular sponsor Kraftin Kimmie Stamps so join in!!

I've used SU card and the paper is from My Mind's Eye Stella & Ruby "Hattie" paper pad. Gorge CC Designs image is coloured with Promarkers, flowers are Prima, ribbon from local florist and sentiment is Craftwork Cards.

CCT#169 - Birthstones

2011-06-16T14:34:00.003+01:00

Something a bit different this week over on Cute Card Thursday in that we want you to make a card with your birthstone colour on it!! There is a chart on the CCT blog with all the birthstones on it for you to check out and this week we are sponsored by the fabby Tickled Pink Stamps too!!

My birthday is August so my birthstone is Peridot. A bit horrid actually - oh how I long to have been born in April so I can get DH to buy me lots of diamonds lol!!!

I've used SU card and papers from K&Co Sweet Nectar collection along with this gorgeous Lilli of the Valley image, which I have coloured with my Polychromos pencils. A bit of bling and an SU sentiment finish her off.

CCT#168 - Pins & Pearls

2011-06-09T13:18:00.004+01:00

A really great theme this week from Cute Card Thursday - pins and pearls :-) Plus we've got a fantastic prize of a $20 credit voucher on offer for one lucky entrant from our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp.

I've used My Mind's Eye "Happy Go Lucky" papers from the Lime Twist collection, as well as SU card, ribbon and punches, Marianne & Whiff of Joy dies and pearls pins from Cuddly Buddly. Tilda has been coloured with Promarkers and finished with glitter. The sentiment on the card is SU and inside is Paper Makeup from Quixotic Paperie. A big of bling from Prime E-Line finishes it off.

CCT#167 - Embellish It!

2011-06-02T10:06:00.004+01:00

It's Thursday again which means another challenge from Cute Card Thursday which this week is sponsored by another of our fabby regular sponsors The Stamp Shoppe.

The theme this week is "Embellish It" - we want to see your cards that have had the main image embellished. It can be whatever you like....glossy accents, glitters, papers, ribbons, gems....your choice!

I have coloured this CC Designs stamp with Promarkers and embellished her with Glossy Accents and Glitter. Card is SU and DCWV and the papers are from My Mind's Eye.

Sardines!

2011-05-31T11:11:00.004+01:00

On the UK Stampers Forum we had an altered sardine tin swap and, as I do like something a bit(!) different I thought I would give it a go. I stared at it for a few days and just couldn't get away from the "fishy" feeling so went for this fabulous stamp designed by Suzi Blu for Unity Stamps. She's called "Elena Seaside" and I think she's guarding all her treasure. Is the gentleman whose picture is in the locket the jewel-eyed skull in the chest? Only Elena knows the truth ...............

CCT#166 - Sketch

2011-05-26T09:36:00.005+01:00

Is it me or does Thursday come round quicker every week? Anyhowz it's time for another fabby sketch challenge on Cute Card Thursday and there is a fantastic prize from our regular monthly sponsor Kraftin Kimmie Stamps!!

I've used Distress Inks, SU card and Basic Grey papers with stamps from Joanna Sheen's Silhouette range.

Something a bit different to show how versatile our sketches really are. Don't forget to have a look at the rest of the DT's beautiful work for their take on the sketch too!!

More ATCs

2011-05-23T19:23:00.002+01:00

More ATCs - this time for the UK Stampers Forum February Swap, which was "Heal, Hope and Happiness". I've used a Stampsmith stamp - Ophelia. Se is one of my favourite stamps and has been stamped onto paper from the "Spring" pad by Crafty Individuals. I've finished the ATC off with some seam binding and the sentiments.

"Vintage Affair" ATC

2011-05-22T10:46:00.002+01:00

The May theme on the UK Stampers forum ATC swap was "Vintage Affair" and I used Distress Inks to make the background before stamping this lovely stamp by Crafty Individuals in sepia Archival ink, adding the seam binding bow and a couple of Swarovski gems.

CCT#165 - Let's Get Krafty

2011-05-19T13:35:00.002+01:00

Gosh it's Thursday already!! This week on Cute Card Thursday we want to see your main image stamped/printed onto Kraft Cardstock and coloured and we have a fabby prize from Some Odd Girl for one lucky entrant.

I have coloured this Hanglar & Stanglar image with Derwent Pastel Pencils and edged the Kraft with Stickles. The cardstock is Stampin' Up. Papers and embellishments are from K&Co Spring Blossom Range.

CCT#164 - It's So Distressing!!

2011-05-11T19:48:00.000+01:00

Hello - just got back into my craft room after nearly six weeks break. Gosh!!

This week on Cute Card Thursday we are looking to see your distressed/vintage look cards and the Design Team have absolutely excelled themselves so do pop on over and have a look and check out details of our fabby sponsor this week.

I've stamped this lovely Sarah Kay Stampavie stamp in sepia and gone round the edges with chalk ink. The paper is K&Co Julianne, card is SU, seam binding from Creative Treasure and flowers from Wild Orchid. I finished off the flowers with Diamond Stickles and made the pearls with a Waco pen from Cuddly Buddly.

CCT#160 - Weather Inspired

2011-04-14T09:00:00.000+01:00

Another scheduled post from me this week for Cute Card Thursday where the theme this week is "Weather inspired".

I made this card for a friend to give to her mum on Mother's Day a couple of weeks ago and used this lovely Whiff of Joy lady that has never seen ink in the 2 years I have had her *shame*. I coloured her with Polychromos pencils and decoupaged her umbrella before adding Crystal Effects. Paper is Basic Grey and tulle is Bazill (from Craftsulove). I have added a computer-generated sentiment and 3 Card Candies to finish it off.

CCT#159 - Tropical

2011-04-07T09:00:00.001+01:00

I am on holiday this week so a quick scheduled post from me.

This week on Cute Card Thursday the theme is "Tropical" - this can be your image, colours or any other interpretation you wish.

I have coloured Hawaiian Tilda with Polychromos pencils and used a Stampin Up stamp to make the background. Paper is Basic Grey and sentiment is by Impression Obsession. I have used a Spellbinders die to make the flowers and layered butterfy from vellum and a Nellie's Die for the vines.

CCT#158 - Couples

2011-03-31T10:06:00.003+01:00

Good morning Thursday - how did you come around so quickly again??!!

A great theme this week from Cute Card Thursday of "Couples". This could be a card for a couple, or featuring a couple of characters (human or animal)...whatever "couple" you choose. We are sponsored this week by the lovely Denise from Whimsy Stamps and the DT have created some beauties as always so do check out the CCT blog.

I have used a Penny Black hedgie stamp coloured with Polychromos pencils and paper from the Prima Botanicals paper pad. The green seam binding was from Creative Treasures and I added a little red to it with a Copic before doing a triple bow. Crystals are Prima E-line (I cut them up and they do about 3 cards each pack!!) and the sentiment is Penny Black also. A simple card but I do think restraint sometimes is appropriate (just sometimes!!).

CCT#157 - A Sketch by Deb

2011-03-24T11:09:00.003Z

I won't bore you will all the details but I think we are all fine now (*whispers in trepidation*).

This week on Cute Card Thursday we have a very useable sketch by our very own Deb and we are sponsored by the very fabulous Kraftin Kimmie Stamps.

I have used a Pink Petticoat image with K&Co Spring Blossom papers, Martha Stewart punches and Petaloo Flowers.

Short and sweet 'cos the garden is calling ......

Happy 3rd Birthday Cute Card Thursday!!

2011-03-10T09:31:00.002Z

WOW - it's three whole years since Cute Card Thursday began!!! Happy birthday CCT!!!

I haven't been able to make anything, which I am really upset about seeing as I have been on the DT from the start, but even though I am now much better I have conjunctivitis and it's not conducive to focussing too much on anything.

Anyhow we are sponsored this week by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp with a very generous $20 credit voucher so pop on over to the CCT blog for full details and also check out the beautiful birthday cards the DT have created.

The Bugs Strike Back ......

2011-03-06T10:52:00.001Z

Yes we are all full of the lurgy again here. It seems never ending. One of gets better and another falls ill again and then it all starts all over again. At the moment I have a terrible throat with razor blades in it and Ben is just getting over a sinus infection.

I really hope normal service will be resumed as soon as possible!!

CCT#153 - Sketch by Christine

2011-02-24T11:57:00.005Z

Fabby sketch to follow this week on Cute Card Thursday and as we are sponsored by the wonderful Kraftin Kimmie Stamps it's deffo worth a go!!

I had a special card to make for a very special friend so I used the tutorial by Heather from the Simon Says Stamp Blog to make the card and the box tutorial from Tina at Yummy Scrummy Create.

I've used a ~~Helz Cuppleditch stamp~~ (edited to Elzybells stamp - thanks Marlou!!) coloured with Promarkers, Basic Grey papers, SU card and Wild Orchid flowers finished with Stickles, with more of this gorgeous seam binding from Creative Treasures.

CCT#152 - Shiny

2011-02-17T09:06:00.003Z

Quick one from me today as I'm really not feeling too good :(

This week's theme from Cute Card Thursday is to put something shiny on your creation. It can be Glossy Accents added to your image or charms, metal flowers, mirror card - if it's shiny we want to see it!

I have used this gorgeous image from our lovely sponsor this week Tiddly Inks and she's been coloured with Promarkers and extra Glamour Dust. Papers are from Memory Box "Pixie" paper pack from Quixotic Cards, card is SU and from stash. Sentiment is Paper Makeup and seam binding is from Creative Treasures.

CCT#151 - Hearts & Flowers

2011-02-10T18:30:00.003Z

Just a tad late posting this today!!

This week on Cute Card Thursday we want to see hearts and flowers on your card - simple as that!! We are being sponsored this week by our fabby regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp - make sure you pop on over to the CCT blog for full details.

I have used a sketch created by Effie on the UK Stampers forum to make this card. This gorgeous Kraftin' Kimmie stamp is coloured with Promarkers with Inksentials white pen highlights. Paper is from Prima "Botanicals" pack and card is SU. Sentiment is Serendipity Stamps, flowers are from my stash and were from Poppicrafts. I have used a Martha Stewart punch, lace from Wild Orchid Crafts and a little teapot charm from Bunny Zoes Crafts to finish the card off.

Gothic Arches - Queen

2011-01-28T12:21:00.002Z

It has been far toooooo long since I joined in with Nancy's fabby challenge at Gothic Arches. This time the theme is "Queen".

I went for this playing card Queen from Google Images as she reminds me of Queen Elizabeth I in her coronation portrait - now that to me was a QUEEN!!

Over on the UK Stampers Forum we had a bit of a thread going about altering papers so I attacked this cheap Papermania one with some gesso, sandpaper and Distress Inks and over-stamped it a bit. I am very pleased with it. We've now got an "old paper" swap going on over on the forum so that should be really interesting!!

The sentiment was printed onto the computer and inked with Distress Inks again. I made the little embellishment out of air drying clay and an Art Mould, again coloured with Distress Inks and a little Adirondack Dabber.

This turned into a wall hanging so I am going to put her in my craft room :-)

CCT#149 - My Sketch

2011-01-27T09:30:00.000Z

This week on Cute Card Thursday we want to see your wonderful creations based on my sketch.

I have used V&A Inspired "Hanoverian" papers and SU card. The Magnolia Stamp has been coloured with Polychromos pencils (just felt like it!!). Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and pearls are from Joanna Sheen. A Cuddly Buddly sentiment, Martha Stewart punch and Nellie's swirl die finish it off.

This week we are sponsored by our regular sponsor Kraftin Kimmie Stamps so make sure you visit the CCT blog for full details!!

Piling it well on!!!

2011-01-26T10:07:00.004Z

I have made this card for a total of SEVEN challenges!! Gosh!!

Mr Penny Black Hedgehog has been coloured with Promarkers and I've used gold Stickles and Glamour Dust just about everywhere!! Papers are MME "Bloom & Grow" with matching Bazzill card. Punches are Martha Stewart and EK Success. Sentiment is from a Cuddly Buddly set. The little leaves are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I think this is the first time I have ever been happy with the way I have coloured one of these little hedgies with Promarkers. I usually always reach for the Polychromos pencils for them but he turned out okay. It's also getting harder just using the Promarkers when a few "fill-in" Copic colours have crept into my pots. Tee hee!!

Right I am entering this card for

UK Stampers Sketch No 3

Daring Cardmakers - "It's All About Me" - as Bloom & Grow are my favourite papers EVER. There I said it out loud!!

Passion for Promarkers - "Let It Shine" (glitter etc.)

Penny Black Saturday - "January Sales" - I got the set Mr Hedgehog came from in the Funky Kits sale

Stamp Something - "Cute"

Spoon Full of Sugar - "Valentine"

Pile It On - "Love is in the Air"

Think that's it anyway!! PHEW!! Was great to get those papers out and have a "stroke". I don't use them very often for fear of using them up!!

CCT#148 - Recipe 1, 2, 3 ......

2011-01-20T13:09:00.002Z

This week on Cute Card Thurdsay we have a recipe for you to follow. We want to see your cards that feature a recipe of 1,2,3...any combo it can be 1 paper, 2 ribbons, 3 buttons or 1 image, 2 flowers and 3 papers....the combo is entirely up to you.

I have used 1 paper, 2 gems and 3 flowers.

I have coloured this CC Designs cutie with Promarkers and Copics and finished off the flowers with some Glossy Accents. Paper is from Basic Grey Hopscotch pad and card is SU. I have stamped a Magnolia Stamps swirl onto the background card using Versamagic Chalk ink. Prima flowers, EK Success punched swirls and a sentiment from Cuddly Buddly finish it off.

We are sponsored this week by Simply Betty Stamps so pop on over to the CCT blog for full details and to check out the Design Team's beauties!!

CCT#147 - Monotone but not Monotonous!!

2011-01-13T09:00:00.002Z

Great theme this week on Cute Card Thursday - monotone. I have chosen browns as this really is my favourite colour (DS calls our house "the brown house lol!!)

We are sponsored this week by our fabby regular monthly sponsor

I have coloured this Sugar Nellie digi image with Promarkers and used Basic Grey papers and SU card and ribbon. The flower is home made and I've used EK Success punches. The sentiment is from Innovative Stamp Creations "Friendship" set. Some Swarovski crystals and Prima pearls finish it off.

Passion for Promarkers #82 - New Baby

2011-01-11T20:40:00.002Z

There's something not right with Blogger tonight - my header has gone and I cannot see any of my photos. I hope it comes back and this works okay!!

Fabulously good timing this week on the Passion for Promarkers blog as I had a card to make for a little boy born to friends on Hogmanay.

I have coloured this Magnolia stamped image with Promarkers and used Glamour Dust on his wings before putting him onto my hand-cut cloud. The paper is K&Co and card is SU. I've used a Martha Stewart punch on the border and glued some of the little punched-out stars for the cloud. Ribbon is from Fantastic Ribbons, pearl from Bunny Zoe's Crafts and little pearls are made with the Pearl Maker Pen from Cuddly Buddly. The sentiment is Paper Makeup, heat embossed in white and cut out using a Nestabilitity.

Well - I don't know if I am talking to myself or not tonight - depends on whether Blogger decides to play!!

Inchie Swap #1

2011-01-10T20:13:00.003Z

Over on the UK Stampers Forum (link in sidebar), Sid is organising an Inchie swap based on the Continents. We are to do nine Inchies (same or different) and will get nine different ones back. At the end we will use our 54 different Inchies to make something. This is the first one - "Africa".

I went with the fertility angle and the theory that all life began in this Continent. It wasn't easy to fit all this onto something one inch square but I am pretty pleased with the way it turned out.

The background was created with Adirondack Dabbers in Sunset Orange and Red Pepper then over "splooshed" with gold. I inked up part of a huge round native-style stamp I have had forever-and-a-day (code for I can't remember who made it) with black Ranger Archival. A Swarovski gem, computer-printed sentiment (font size 4!!) and about 10 coats of Modge Podge glossy finish it off.

I am really excited about this swap and cannot wait to receive all those little pieces of creativity over the next few months!!

CCT#146 - Out with the Old!!

2011-01-06T09:00:00.000Z

Phew - back to normal now after all the madness, although I have to say DS going back to school on the same day as DH went back to work yesterday was a bit harsh!!

This week on Cute Card Thursday we want to see your old stash - and if, like me, you have resolved to use some of it a bit more then this is the challenge for you!!

I have used a piece of my precious Japanese Washi papers to make this oriental style card. I have had these papers now for nearly four years and I can only bring myself to cut into about one a year they are so gorgeous!! Asian Tilda has been coloured with Promarkers, Copics, Polychromos Pencils and Sakura Souffle pens (I don't make it easy for myself eh??!!) I used an SU punch to make the flowers and made the centres with these gorgeous fabric brads I've had for ages that came from Poppicrafts (gosh I miss that shop!!). An old tassle from Joanna Sheen, a sentiment from Craftwork Cards and a little charm finish it off.

We've got another great prize from our regular sponsor The Stamp Shoppe up for grabs for one lucky participant and as always the DT have come up with some crackers so why not dig out your old stash and join in??!!

CCT#145 - Thank You

2010-12-30T09:00:00.000Z

Hope you had a lovely Christmas holiday - whatever you did and whoever you did it with!! We had a lovely couple of days at home and with family. I am in Manchester now so this is a scheduled post - I still don't trust 'em!!

This week's theme from Cute Card Thursday is "Thank You" and I'm sure we've all got at least one of these to send so this should give you a head start.

I've used Basic Grey papers and SU cardstock and coloured this Magnolia Stamp with a mix of Promarkers and Copics with Glossy Accents and a Distress Ink background. I've used a mix of flowers and leaves from Prima and Wild Orchid and some Swarovski gems for that big of bling. A hanging charm finishes it off.

Wishing all my lovely blogging friends a very happy New Year when it comes and see you next year!!

CCT#144 - Sketch

2010-12-23T09:00:00.000Z

Ooops - I did a card last week and forgot to blog it. Big DOH!!

No more Christmas cards - yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! School's just out here so we are hunkered down for a few relaxing days.

Great sketch this week on Cute Card Thursday and as DH's niece is due her first baby on Christmas Day I am trying to be organised and get the card done in advance, seeing as how we already know it's a wee boy!!

I've used this beautiful sentiment from Elzybells (which always brings a tear to my eye) and gorgeous Sugar Nellie sleeping baby image, coloured with Promarkers, silver Sakura gel pen and Glamour Dust. Card is all coloured and stamped with Distress Inks and a flourish from Crafty Individuals. Some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and punched swirls finish it off.

CCT#142 - Floral Frenzy

2010-12-09T09:55:00.003Z

Happy Thursday!!

A nice easy theme this week from Cute Card Thursday. Flowers. See - said it was easy!!

This is a veeeeery old "Paper Nation" stamp and as I had a birthday card to make for a special girl who is four today I dusted her off and coloured her with Promarkers with a sprinkling of Glamour Dust. I have used sealed glitter card in pink and purple with EK Success and Dovecraft punches. Some Prima flowers with Stickles and a Cuddly Buddly sentiment finish her off.

We have a great prize this week from our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp plus the DT have come up with some beauties as always so pop on over and take a peek!!

Mad times ahead .........

2010-11-25T09:51:00.003Z

I'm taking a couple of weeks off to do all the things ... well you have to do at this time of year!!

CCT#139 - Sketch by Susan

2010-11-18T11:40:00.002Z

We've got a great sketch by our lovely DT member Susan this week on Cute Card Thursday.

I've used Basic Grey Jovial paper for this and card from PDA Card and Craft. The image was a magazine freebie and has been coloured with Promarkers and finished with Glamour Dust. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and sentiment is from a Stampin Up set.

We've got a great prize from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps to give away this week so pop on over and check out the blog and the Design Team's lovely creations.

Santa Beary

2010-11-16T12:01:00.003Z

Oh I love this cute little Lily of the Valley bear from last Christmas. He's definitely a favourite. I've coloured him with Promarkers, Sakura pens and Glamour Dust with some Distress Ink around the torn edges. The papers are Basic Grey Jovial and I've attacked them with the distressing tool, sand paper and Distress Inks before sewing around the edges. Sentiment is Cats Life Press and I made the flower using EK Success punches and water.

I am entering this card into 3 challenges

Passion for Promarkers - Stitching and Distressing
A Spoonfull of Sugar - Distressing
Oldie But a Goodie - Glitter.

Sugar Bowl #47

2010-11-13T14:36:00.004Z

The really great sketch for the challenge from The Sugar Bowl has been created by Maria Therese and there's an extra of "Ribbons and Bows".

I've coloured this cute Sugar Nellie Snowman (oldie but goodie IMO) with Promarkers and Sakura pens. I then masked him off and the background was created with Promarkers and the new spray tool from Stampin Up - it works really well and I was very pleased with the result. The foliage behind is a Penny Black stamp and I've used Ranger ink. The papers are from MME and Basic Grey. I used ribbon from Fantastic Ribbons over the Martha Stewart punched border. I cut the snowflake and sentiment with my Slice and a large Dovecraft brad finishes off the snowflake.

Thanks for looking.

5 Golden Rings (bet you'll be singing that now hehe!!)

2010-11-12T13:41:00.003Z

Three in one on this card - yey!! The theme this week from Passion for Promarkers is "Colours of Old Photographs" eg sepia, black & white. A Spoonful of Sugar and Penny Black Saturday both have a theme of "Snow" so I hope my multi-coloured snowflakes will fit the bill.

I've used paper from MME Signature Christmas pad (definitely my favourite this year). The cheeky puss has been coloured with Promarkers and Sakura pens and is from Penny Black's "12 Days of Christmas" set. I think he's hilarious!! A bit of ribbon finishes it off.

CCT#138 - Anything Goes

2010-11-11T10:08:00.002Z

A nice easy theme from Cute Card Thursday!! I have used this lovely stamp from Whiff of Joy and coloured him with Promarkers and glitter. The sentiment is from Funstamps and flowers are from Wild Orchid.

CCT#137 - Gently Does It

2010-11-04T09:00:00.000Z

Well I finally caught up with my preserving and have got the bramble jelly made. Just the Christmas cakes to do now in a couple of weeks. My lot don't eat sultanas etc. so I make mine with tropical fruit and they don't need making as far ahead :-)

This week on Cute Card Thursday the theme is "Gently Does It" which is to use vellum, parchment or tissue paper on your creation. This lovely glittered paper from My Mind's Eye Signature Christmas Stack was already out to use and I thought the punched vellum snowflakes were just the job!! The gorgeous image is by Whiff of Joy and is coloured with Promarkers, with accents in Diamond Dust and Stickles. Brads are Papermania and the fibres were free gifts with an order from Craft Obsessions. Sentiment is Cuddly Buddly. Quite a simple card but I think these beautiful images don't need much embellishment!!

Pop on over to the CCT blog for details of our fabby sponsor and have a peek at the rest of the Design Team's gorgeous cards.

CCT#136 - So Transparent

2010-10-28T09:05:00.003+01:00

The theme this week on Cute Card Thursday is "So Transparent" and for me that had to be a shaker card!!

This cute Penny Black hedgie has been coloured with Promarkers, chalk and glitter. I've used Stardream card and Basic Grey paper, along with a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the frame. Some large glitter inside the acetate, prima flowers and Papermania brad with punched snowflakes finish it off.

I'm up to my armpits in mincemeat and bramble jelly at the moment and then we are off to the SECC this weekend for the Hobbycrafts show. Whooo hoooo!!

CCT#135 - My Sketch

2010-10-21T09:00:00.000+01:00

We are back from our lovely week's holiday and I am ready for the round of crafting, cooking and baking for Christmas now!!

It's sketch time this week on Cute Card Thursday and it's my turn!! Not too complicated I hope.

I've used Cosmo Cricket "Delovely" papers and SU card. The image is from Hanglar & Stanglar and I've coloured her with Promarkers. Sentiment is from Cuddly Buddly and flowers are Prima. I've used a Martha Stewart punch for the leaves and Card Candy by Craftwork Cards to finish it off.

CCT#134 - What's Bugging You?

2010-10-14T09:00:00.000+01:00

This week on Cute Card Thursday we want to see bugs/butterflies etc. on your cards. I have used Magnolia Stamps "Tilda as Butterfly" and coloured her with Promarkers then framed the aperture with punched and inked shapes finished with Liquid Pearls, which was a technique I saw on the Whiff of Joy Inspirations Blog here. Punches are Woodware, Martha Stewart and EK Success and flowers are from Wild Orchid. I have used Basic Grey Capella papers outside and inside and inside masked off the image and used Stampin' Up and more Magnolia stamps to create the scene.

I am away this week so hope the scheduled posting works!!

CCT#133 - No embellishments/hand made

2010-10-07T09:00:00.000+01:00

I was in my element this week with our theme from Cute Card Thursday as I just love making my own embellishments :-)

I used Basic Grey Capella paper with Stampin' Up cardstock to make the card. Tilda has been coloured with Promarkers and accented with Glossy Accents and I have chalked the background to soften it a bit. I used the negative bit of a nestability die-cut as a frame for a wee change. The flower/leaf embellishments were punched using Woodware and Martha Stewart punches, with Liquid Pearl centres and I made the bronze motif with the Melting Pot and a mould. Sentiment is Cuddly Buddly.

Don't forget to pop on over to the CCT blog to check out the DT's amazing work and also our Guest Designer Caz's creation too ...... and not forgetting our amazing sponsor's prize too of course!!

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday

2010-10-06T14:44:00.006+01:00

I saw this great idea on Debby's blog and thought I would join in with this bit of fun. If you fancy joining in too you can find Julia Dunnit's blog here.

I am looking a bit chaotic at the moment as I have about four things on the go just now so please excuse the mess!!

Whilst we are having a "sharing" moment I just thought I would share with you my first EVER card from six years ago that I found on the depths of the hard drive whilst looking for something else. GUFFAW and SPLURT!!!

.......... and on that note I am going to tidy my desk!!

3 in 1

2010-10-05T09:47:00.003+01:00

Gooood morning. A lovely sunny but windy day here in South West Scotland so I have put my vest and long socks on!!

I made this card using K&Co McKenna Papers and Stampin' Up cardstock using the sketch from this week's Friday Sketchers. The Sugar Nellie (Mary Hall) stamp "Butterfly Fairy" has been coloured with Promarkers and Glossy Accents with Glamour Dust here and there. This week's challenge from Wild Orchid Challenges is "Stitch it Up" and I used a stitches stamp I got from a set on E-Bay to make the faux stitches around the edge of the square. Sentiment is Cuddly Buddly, punches Martha Stewart and Stampin' Up and roses from Wild Orchid. Finally, as the theme this week on Passion for Promarkers is "Recyled" I used these little rose leaves that came as part of the wrapping with some soap. Knew they would come in for something!! Us crafters eh?? A whole room full of stash and I STILL can't stop cutting and pulling things off!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Piling it on!!

2010-10-03T15:12:00.004+01:00

Had a great reason to make a card today - a really lovely lady I know got engaged on Thursday!! Congratulations Lois and Kevin. Bursting to see the ring!!

I used this gorgeous Basic Grey Sugar Rush paper onto a folding card made using instructions I found here. Cute Penny Black image has been coloured using Promarkers and Polychromos pencils with Glossy Accents on the hearts. I don't know what it is about these hedgies - I just don't think they ever look as good coloured with Promarkers!! I have used a Martha Stewart punch for the border at the bottom and a sentiment from Cuddly Buddly. The lovely spotty bows are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Here's a side view to get an idea of the fold

I am entering this card into a number of challenges:-

Wild Orchid Challenges - Ribbons and Bows
Spoonful of Sugar - Spots and Stripes
Penny Black Saturday - Don't be Square
Pile it On - Cute and Charming
Stamp Something - Celebrate

Thanks for stopping by.

2010-09-30T09:00:00.000+01:00

Hello!! How are you??!! It's been soooo looooong. Well - I dragged my mojo out from it's hiding place down the back of the sofa and got making. Gosh I feel good to be in a creative mood again.

Over on Cute Card Thursday our theme is "Tick Tock" and we want to see your clock or time inspired creations. I have used paper from Basic Grey's Pyrus 6x6 paper pad and a mixture of Kanban and SU coloured card. Stamped image is coloured with Promarkers and is by Sarah Kay. The vintage style lace is from my local florist and I've made a little rosette with it too to put a Wild Orchid tea rose inside and a pin through. The clock stamped image is from Crafty Individuals and I've used Distress Inks.

I'm a bit rusty but bear with me!!

Schtuff!!

2010-07-25T10:16:00.006+01:00

It's FIL's birthday today and, seeing as how he's gotten into boat fishing recently I thought a little book to keep record of what fish gets caught (or gets away!!) would be in order.

It's the first time I've gotten "messy" in a looooong time and it was absolutely wonderful!! I used Grungepaper and my Slice to cut out the words and then embossed, Distress Inked and finished with either Distress EP, Distress Stickles or transparent Viva Croco paint. Paper is Imaginisce and the little embellies were either cut with the Slice or made.

I am so pleased I finally got to use this great MSI fishy sentiment stamp and "Conrad" by Personal Impressions goes with it perfectly!! I love them and they have both lived in the drawer a long time waiting for this moment :-)

The card was totally inspired by this month's Craft Stamper - I had a "Ooooh I have that stamp" moment!! Not seen ink before of course but it has now!! Hobby Art stamp is coloured with Derwent chalk pencils and I used a Grungeboard frame coloured with Adirondack Dabbers and again the Viva Croco paint then a bit of Distress Ink over the top. Some sand-coloured EP finishes off the shaker card.

Hope he likes them!!

Hearts have wings ....

2010-05-31T18:42:00.004+01:00

Well they do on this card anyway!!

It's DH's parents' anniversary today so a great opportunity to use the Tim Holtz die for the first time. I covered the top of the heart with an Adirondack Dabber in Pearl and sprinkled Glamour Dust over the top. I've used a Martha Stewart punch for around the edge (and we will all pretend we can't see where it went wonky ok???!!)

Just because ......

2010-05-30T11:37:00.003+01:00

..... I haven't been into my craft room "properly" for two months now and I just HAD to make a card for friends' new home. Know what? I really loved it and have been pottering at night again trying to tidy up and get ready to hopefully do some creating properly again soon.

I made the background ages ago with alcohol inks and used this great stamp from Crafty Individuals. Sentiment is Catslife Press and card is SU.

I am not joining in any challenges just now and am just trying to do as and when the mood strikes. I really want to get the mojo back but am scared I frighten it off if I do too much!!

2010-03-25T22:35:00.000Z

I'm taking a break for a month or so - be good y'all!!

CCT #104 - Anniversary

2010-03-18T08:00:00.000Z

It's our own Caz's 21st wedding anniversary today on Cute Card Thursday - happy anniversary Mr and Mrs "Caz"!!

I've used this fabby Kraftin Kimmie Moonlight Whispers stamp "Josephine" and coloured her with Promarkers. Paper is from Basic Grey "Green at Heart" paper pad and card is SU. I don't think Josephine needs much else really - she's just toooo wonderful on her own!!

CCT #103 - 2 Year Celebration!!

2010-03-11T09:00:00.000Z

Well it just seems completely unbelievable to me that it's two whole years since we all started on Cute Card Thursday!! It's true though and this week we are having a "Celebration" theme. This could be a birthday, anniversary, wedding or any interpretation you wish really.

This is DH's birthday card - he's MY hero!! I've used Greetings Farm stamps coloured with Promarkers and clear Sakura Gel pen, a Cuddly Buddly word bubble, SU card and paper from Designer Digitals. Continuing with the stars I've used a "Crafts Too" embossing folder, Martha Stewart punch and to finish it off I've used a Papermania mini card spring to make my superhero really fly!!

Well I spoke too soon when I said we were all better as a very nasty sinus infection awaited me and I've been really poorly. I got strong anti-biotics from the Dr which looked like horse pills but they sorted me out and I've been feeling much better. I really, really hope that's us for a while here now as it's been one thing after another with the three of us and I've had enough!!

A Very Important Message!!

2010-02-26T11:47:00.002Z

You can read something by Glenda at Graphicus very much to your advantage HERE and then read today's blog entry HERE. Really, really worth a read.

CCT #101 - Ribbon-Tastic!!

2010-02-25T09:00:00.004Z

Gosh what a week it's been!! We are all just about recovered now. It was like a Dr's waiting room in here for a while!!

Right onto the fabby challenge this week from Cute Card Thursday. We want to see your ribbon - either a little or a lot. One of my favourite things is ribbon - I just lubs it!!

I have used the digi image "AJ" by our amazing sponsor this week - The Stamping Boutique and have coloured him with Promarkers and Sakura Gel pens. Paper is K&Co Hopscotch Boy and card is SU. Lovely striped ribbon is from Josy Rose online (this is an amazing shop I have used for years) and I've used a new Cuttlebug embossing folder on the red panel. A sentiment from Craftwork Cards finishes this card off. Very hard not to pile on the embellies but it IS for a boy so I retrained myself!!

Oops!!

2010-02-21T11:46:00.000Z

Here I am again. We were away for a couple of days when DH came home then Ben hurt his leg, DH hurt his back and now I am absolutely loaded with a cold. AGAIN!! It never ends. Very fed up this end!!

Cute Card Thursday # 99 - In the Name of Love

2010-02-11T10:50:00.002Z

Ooops - bit late with this one today!! DH's impending return always finds me running around like a fly with an indigo rear end!!

Right - we had to have all the love stuff this week on Cute Card Thursday didn't we - it's the law or something you know!!

This card was made with magazine freebie papers, Magnolia Stamps Wilma with Rose coloured with Promarkers(soooo cute!!) with dew-drops done in Glossy Acents.

I made everything else on my much-neglected-but-now-using Slice.

Pop over to see the DT's lovie-duviness and check out our fabulous prize from sponsor Simon Says Stamp.

Missing

2010-02-05T09:02:00.000Z

Sorry I've gone AWOL on you again - Ben is off school with a chest infection and has not been a very patient patient!! I hope to be back later today. Thanks for your messages and e-mails peeps - I appreciate it.

Cute Card Thursday # 98 - Spots and Dots

2010-02-04T09:00:00.000Z

OH MY GOODNESS did we ever have a bumper entry last week on Cute Card Thursday- over 400 entries!! Guess you all like flowers then ..........

......... so let's see how much you all like this week's challenge "Spots and Dots".

The DT have ROCKED this theme and we have another fabby sponsor and prize too so pop on over to the CCT blog and have a look-see.

Magnolia's Tilda has been coloured with Promarkers and I've used paper from Papermania Chatworth A4 paper pack and SU card, with Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, sentiment is SU and ribbon is from the local florist. Bit of a panic actually as that was the last of it and I really hope they still have it in!!

Lip Gloss Holder

2010-02-02T21:51:00.006Z

You know me - I liked to be organised so yes this does say "Happy Mother's Day"!!

I got this Lip Balm Gloss Holder template from Splitcoaststampers too and have had it a looooong time. I'm in the mood for making different things at the moment (you may have noticed) so it was time to dig it out. I know the lip gloss bottle is empty but I make my own and it doesn't keep the same as shop-bought so I am waiting until nearer Mother's Day to fill it up.

I've used the sketch from Spoonful of Sugar for the front cover and as the image is so large it also qualifies for Saturday Spotlight who want to see large items on your creations this week.

This cute bear is from Lilli of the Valley and is just so perfect for Mother's Day isn't it?!! I've coloured with Promarkers so am entering this into this week's challenge from Passion for Promarkers which is "All Creatures Great and Small".

Paper is from Basic Grey Two Scoops collections and card is SU. Sentiment is Elzybells. I've used a Magnolia Stamps swirl on the hearts. The two circles inside are from Stamps Away and SU.

I'm off food shopping tomorrow. Booooooooo!!

Post-it Note Holder

2010-02-02T11:55:00.005Z

I am really loving having a good old root around Splitcoaststampers' Tutorials and found this fabby Post-it Note Holder yesterday. It's so easy to do and really effective.

I have used the sketch by Jeanette for Friday Sketchers for the lay-out, although I have moved my image from the centre to the right so I could fit the SU sentiment on.

I have coloured the gorgeous Penny Black hedgehog with Promarkers and used Glossy Accents on the hearts and balloon. Papers are from Forever Friends Pink Parfait paper pack. Card and ribbon is SU and the punches are Martha Stewart.

The theme this week from Penny Black Saturday is "Someone Special" and as I've got butterflies I realised it also qualifies for this week's challenge on Quixotic Challenges.

Thanks for looking - I'm off upstairs to see what else I can do with my Scor-Pal!!

3 in 1

2010-02-01T13:58:00.003Z

I've been wanting to make one of these lovely gift box cards ever since I saw Rach do the tutorial on the Whiff of Joy Inspirations Blog. It's so easy to follow and is a really great project.

The image is from a totally new line by my old blogging friend Nicola (My Paper World) and it's the first of what I hope will be many digi-images under the line of Pretty in Ink. She just perfect for a get well wish or to send to a friend and is a dream to colour and cut out.

I have used Basic Grey Nook and Pantry papers and SU card with SU stamps and sentiments. Punches are SU and Martha Stewart.

I am entering this into three challenges 1) Spoonful of Sugar who has a freestyle theme this week 2) Stamp Something who theme is "Delicious" and 3) Pile it On whose theme is "Enough of Winter Colours".

Thanks for looking. The next person I know who gets a stinking cold is in for this little treat!!

Lady Marmalade

2010-01-29T09:38:00.003Z

That's me this week!! I've been marmalading (and yes I know that's not a word!!) my heart out here and ended up with a lovely pile of filled jars - but if I NEVER see another Seville orange again it will be TOO SOON!!

Here's a couple of little gift boxes I made for Ben's teachers using the template in the new Magnolia Magazine - very quick and easy to do and quite effective I think!!

Bye for now.

Cute Card Thursday # 97 - Blooming Gorgeous!!

2010-01-28T09:00:00.002Z

Yup it's Thursday again - which means another fabby challenge from Cute Card Thursday. This week we are sponsored by the amazing Wild Orchid Crafts and our theme is "Blooming Gorgeous". Oooooh I do lurrrrve flowers!!

Something about this beautiful Whiff of Joy stamp called out to me to use pencils so the Polychromos Pencils got a rare airing. The template for this card came from Splitcoaststampers. I've used paper from Basic Grey's Nook & Pantry paper pad and the lovely crochet flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Sentiment is Magnolia Stamps.

You really want to see the loveliness the DT have created this week too so make sure you check out the challenge blog.

Passion for Promarkers #36 - Pastel Green & Blossom

2010-01-27T13:54:00.002Z

What a gorgeous girly colour combo from Passion for Promarkers this week - Pastel Green and Blossom. Goes perfectly with this Basic Grey "Sugar Rush" paper. I so love my Basic Grey and I think this collection is one of their best for a very long time.

The lovely girl is Demure from Sugar Nellie and she has been coloured with Promarkers and Ranger Inkssentials white pen. Sentiment is SU and flowers and leaves are Martha Stewart punches. Card Candy from Craftwork Cards finishes this card off. Lovely soft colours these - thanks to the PFP blog.

Daring Cardmakers - What's the Point?!!

2010-01-26T10:13:00.003Z

I had to make a quick card last night to send away today and as I haven't used this Stampin' Up set yet I realised that I could enter the challenge this week from Daring Cardmakers which is to have a "pointer" on your card somewhere (an arrow, clockhand etc.) Everything except the ribbon is Stampin' Up. An unusual colour combination I will grant you - but my colour wheel told me 'twas good!!

Rushing off to take the wee fella to an appointment. Catch you later.

Friday Sketchers #86 & Penny Black Saturday - Something Sweet

2010-01-24T11:21:00.002Z

Ooooh I seem to be in some sort of groove at the moment and am really enjoying creating again!!

This card was made with the really great sketch by Jacqueline on the Friday Sketchers challenge blog and is also for this week's challenge from Penny Black Saturday which is "Something Sweet". I think this sentiment by Penny Black fits the bill and I've used Tilda with Lollipop by Magnolia Stamps. She's coloured with Promarkers and Glossy Accents. I don't know where the dotty paper was from as it didn't have a name on it and I've had it years!! The card is SU and Bazzill. Flowers are Petaloo, brads are Karen Foster and four Card Candies from Craftwork Cards finish it off.

Thanks for looking.

Splitcoaststampers Sugar Nellie Forum Sketch #1

2010-01-22T19:16:00.003Z

Over on the Splitcoaststampers Sugar Nellie Forum Zoe set us a sketch by Tiets to play with. Ooooh it was a tricky one but I love a challenge and gave it a go. Turns out I really enjoyed it!!

Papers are from Daisy Bucket "Little Black Dress" collection and card is Bazzill. This lovely Sugar Nellie cutie has been coloured with Promarkers and Glossy Accents and the bloom was made with a punched flower, Prima flowers and ribbon from my stash.

After I had made the card last night I noticed that it also fits in with the theme this week from A Spoon Full of Sugar which is "Lots of Layering". Well, it definitely has that all right!!

Thanks Zoe and Tiets for this challenging and enjoyable sketch.

CCT #96 - Fairy Fantastic

2010-01-21T09:00:00.000Z

Happy Thursday!! The theme this week from Cute Card Thursday is "Fairy Fantastic".

I have coloured this beautiful Sugar Nellie image with Promarkers and Sakura clear gel pen. The paper is from a new Seven Gypsies paper pad and it is so gorgeous I felt it didn't need much so I used some paper roses and punched leaves with a little home made butterfly.

Well the DT have done some stunners again this week and we've got another fabby sponsor so please check out the blog for details and inspiration!!

Passion for Promarkers #35 - Any Colours & Girls, girls, girls

2010-01-19T21:43:00.002Z

I actually made something else this week - YEY!! I am getting back into going up to my desk in the evenings again after having DH home for 12 weeks and am starting to enjoy myself again.

The theme this week on Passion for Promarkers is Girls, Girls, Girls and you can use any colours. This gift bag holds some homemade Swarovski jewellery and is a pressie for a very special girlie (who I hope doesn't read this!!). The bag was made using this yummy Crate paper and I have coloured this CC Designs cutie with Promarkers and a clear Sakura Gel pen. I've used SU Ribbon and an SU sentiment on the tag. A couple of punched flowers and a charm finish her off.

CCT #95 - Pink & Grey

2010-01-14T09:47:00.002Z

Super quick from me today as I'm a bit poorly with a horrid tummy bug I started with in the night.

Fabby theme of "Pink & Grey" over on Cute Cards Thursday. Please pop on over there for details of our sponsor and the beautiful inspiration from the DT.

I just want to say a HUUUGE "Thanks" too to all you lovely ladies who keep coming and seeing me, even though I have been the worse blogger in the world this last three months and have hardly been to see you xxx

Gothic Arches - Birthstones

2010-01-12T22:38:00.003Z

YEY - I made something and it's not Thursday!!

I love the challenges at Gothic Arches and really am going to make time to join in more. This week the theme is "Birthstones". My birthday is August and my birthstone is Peridot, which is a lovely vivid green. I had this Gemstones cardstock and it fit the bill perfectly. I made the inside panel with alcohol inks and some more of the cardstock.

CCT #94 - All New

2010-01-07T09:00:00.000Z

It's Thursday again peeps!! That means Cute Card Thursday time and this week we want to see that new stash!!

My CC Designs Kiki La Rue is new, as are the papers from Designer Digitals and the little 99p hot chocolate mug stamp. Stamps coloured with Promarkers and card is Stampin' Up. Sentiment from Craftwork Cards - isn't it brilliant??!!

Yet again the DT have come up with some real sweeties and we have another wonderful sponsor so pop on over HERE right now!!!

CCT #93 - Sketch

2009-12-31T09:00:00.001Z

Well it's all over for another year eh??!! Our decorations are already down as I was fed up with looking at them!! Time for some crafting me thinks and this week on Cute Card Thursday we have a fabby sketch by our very own Caz to play with. I fancied doing something a bit different this week to show just how versatile sketches can be.

My papers are from Designer Digitals and card is SU. I've used this gorgeous image from the Love Anya set and coloured her with Promarkers. Punches are Martha Stewart. Calendar is Anita's and sentiment is from Craftwork Cards, coloured with Versamagic ink and buffed up. Some Liquid Pearls and Stickles with a bit of ribbon finish it off.

We have another great sponsor this week (I used one of their cats on last week's card) and the DT have created some really beautiful creations so pop on over and have a go!!

CCT 92 - Happy New Year!!

2009-12-24T09:00:00.002Z

Wow - it's very nearly Christmas you know!!! Goodness what a chaotic time we've had here but it's been brilliant and even better as DH is still here!!

This week on Cute Card Thursday we've got another fabby sponsor Sew Many Cards. I've used an image from next week's sponsor Stretch n Bubbles coloured with Promarkers and Glamour Dust on my card (got my weeks mixed up - DOH!!). Cardstock is SU, DP is Basic Grey Origins edged with a Martha Stewart punch. Flower is Flora Doodles and sentiment I did on the computer.

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone.

Madder than a mad thing

2009-12-12T23:21:00.003Z

Some lovely "people" (and I use that term loosely) have been leaving me horrid pornographic advertising comments so I've put on my comment moderation in the hope that they sod off!!!

Not done much crafting lately. Been helping with the costumes for the school play and getting my baking and Christmas card writing/present wrapping up to date. I was so in front this year and then we went away for a few days and all of a sudden I was behind!! That's what you get for being smug!!

Anyhowz - I did finally get this Karen Foster Advent Calendar decorated using Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses papers. It was finished on 5th December so Ben missed out on the chocolate for a few days ......... well I've only had it since July - give me chance!!

Very nearly caught up now. Whoooooo hooooooooo!!

Cute Card Thursday # 89 - Girly Swirly!!

2009-12-03T12:14:00.003Z

It's Thursday again!! My week seems to go from one Thursday to the other at the moment with no days in between!!

This week on Cute Card Thursday we want to see your girly cards incorporating swirls.

We are sponsored by Nutcrafters who kindly donated this lovely image which has been coloured with Promarkers, Glamour Dust and Glossy Accents. I've used a Magnolia Swirly stamp with Elzybells white pigment ink on Kraft and SU cardstock. Gold Krylon edging and some ribbon with a button finish her off.

Cute Card Thursday # 88 - Snips and Snails ....

2009-11-26T08:30:00.002Z

It's time for a new challenge from Cute Card Thursday and this week we want to see your cards for little boys (always a hard one I think!!).

This Cuddly Buddly Fireman has been coloured with Promarkers and I've used a template from WS Designs to make the nested shapes. I've cut out a sentiment on my Slice and added some stamping around the edges of the cardstock. A bit of ribbon finishes him off.

I've finally shook this illness off and am pretty much getting back to normal now, thank goodness!! I have been ill for three weeks now and we are away this weekend but I am booking a lovely long blog hop next week!!