IDIC - Challenge 87 - A Gingerbread Christmas

Hi Crafters and Merry Christmas,

Here's my card for I Did It Creations Challenge No. 87.

The theme for this week is A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS.

The image I have used is from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More.
Would like to thank Robyn for allowing me to use the design.

The design is called Gingerbread Dancer, I used three backing papers with gingerbread theme.
 Used a scroll template and added the ingredient for making gingerbread and used distressing inks to aged the scroll.
Coloured the digi image with Promarkers.

The prize which Robyn is giving is 1 image from her store, if you use one of her images on your card you can win 2 images.

Good Luck.

Cheers

Sue

xx

IDIC Challenge 86 - Thank You

Hi Crafters

Here's my card for I Did It Creations Challenge No. 86.

The theme for this week is THANK YOU CARDS.

The image I have used is from Stitchy Stamps, would like to thank them for allowing me to use their design.

The design is DUET, I used purple patterned backing paper, with purple card.
 The image is coloured with Promarkers. 

Along the side and bottom of the image I added purple Thank You ribbon.  

Finished off with three purple mulberry flowers, curled the wire stem.

Our winner this week if you lucky to win will get 1 image from Stitch Stamps but if you use a Stitchy Image you can win 2 images.

Challenge Entries:-
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com/
The Poodles Parlour - http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/2011/12/thank-you.html
One Stitch At A Time -  http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-93anything-goes.html


Good Luck, give it a go.
Cheers
Sue
xx

Southern Girls Challenge #34 Let's Celebrate

Hi Crafters

It's Tracy's team this fortnight for DT inspiration.

This time our sponsors are Di Digi Downloads and Stitchy Bear Digital. 

  Would like to thank Stitchy Bear for use of the image called "Candy Cane Wishes"

My card for this challenge I've used the following:  Festive treats 6x6 paperpack, image coloured in with promarkers and gold pen to highlight round the hat, three corners silver fabric star, craftworks sentiment Let's Celebrate.

Challenges Entries:

Delicious Doodles - http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/

Paper Sundeas - http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/

Pollycraft Monday Challenge - http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-120-christmas-fun-4-week-long.html

Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/

Craft Boots Challenges - http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas.html

Hooked on Crafts - http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-14.html

Joanne Sheen Challenge - http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.com/

 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2012 to my colleagues at Southern Girls DT and to all who enter the challenges this year.

Come back to us for next challenge on 5th January 2012.

Cheers

Sue 

xx

Cutie Pie Challenge #7 Use a Sentiment

Hi Crafters,

Welcome to our Challenge #7 Use a Sentiment at Cutie Pie Challenge Blog.
On this challenge I am the lead DT and looking forward to seeing your creations.

Pop over to the blog by using the link below or by my sidebar.

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Our sponsors this time are Crafty Emma's Store http://www.craftyemmasstore.co.uk/
and
Heather Ellis (Digi Images)
 http://www.heather-ellis.co.uk/ 

To make this card I have used acetate, patterned backing paper.
Special verse title Pennies from Heaven.
The printed verse has been distressed around the edges.
Penny stuck on in one corner, silver mesh star, angel star and finish off with Angel image.
Greeting from craftworks.

The challenge will be extended to 7th January 2012 and winners to be announce in the new year.
Check the Xmas candy on the Cutie Pie Challenge Blog
Have a Happy Christmas and will see you all in the new year at Cutie Pie Challenges.
We thank all of you joining us this year, looking forward to exciting new year 2012.

Here's my Dt card to give you some inspiration.

Challenges will be entering this card in:-

Cup Cake Craft Challenges -  http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/
Cute Card Thursday - http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Crafty Creations - http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/

Cheers, Merry Christmas!!!

Sue

xx

IDIC Challenge 85 - Santa Getting Ready

Hi Crafters,

Here's my next card for I Did It Creations Challenge No. 85.

The theme for this week is SANTA'S GETTING READY .

The image I have used is from Gingerloft Digi Stamps,

 would like to thank them for allowing me to use their design.

The design is called Madelves, I used backing paper green small squares and christmas trees. 

 I shaped the backing papers and place image on top.   

Image coloured with  Promarkers. 

I added christmas hat embellishment and candy dots gold and red.

Challenge Entry

Allsorts Challenge Blogspot - http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-133-it-takes-two.html

The prize for the winner of this challenge is 3 digis from Gingerloft Digi Store.

Good Luck look forward to seeing your cards.

Cheers

Sue

xx

New Images at The Robyn's Fetish Store

Hi Crafters

Announcement of new images.

The new images will be found in the HOLIDAY SECTION under CHRISTMAS.

Special post at The Robyn’s Fetish store:http://robynsfetish.com/shop/  

The I DID IT CREATIONS CHALLENGE BLOG :  http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Example of one of the new images please see my card below:-

Called "Jolly Ole Santa"

Have a look at  lovely new images.

Cheers

Sue 

xx

IDIC - Challenge No. 84 - Flowers

Hi Crafters,

Here's my first card for I Did It Creations Challenge No. 84.

The theme for this week is FLOWERS.

The image I have used is from Floppy Latte Designs, would like to thank them for allowing me to use their design.

The design is Tulips, I used backing paper called  Whitewash purple shade and coloured the Tulips with Promarkers. 

Along with a purple frame with the image standing out from the frame using foam pads.

Finished off with butterfly border using Martha Stewart punch, with splashes of purple in places on the punch shape.  

 Final touch sentiment from Craftwork.

The prize this week is 1 image from Floppy Latte Designs, if you use one of their images you can win 2 images.

Please give it ago and we look forward to seeing your creations.

Challenge Entry
Hotshot Craft - http://hotshotcraft.blogspot.com/

Cheers 

Sue

xx

Don't to join me next week for IDIC Challenge 85.

Cutie Pie Challenge #6 - Pastel Christmas

Hi Crafters,

Thanks for taking part in the last challenge, again we have such lovely cards.
And again it was very difficult to choose the winner.
Have a look at our Winners List over on the main Cutie Pie Challenge Blog, or use the link below.

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

For this next Challenge our subject is Pastel Christmas.

Our Sponsors for this Challenge are One Stop Craft Shop and Robyn's Fetish, thanks to both Sponsors.

This is my DT Card, hope to give you that little inspiration.

My Digi Image is from Digi Stamp Boutique, Louie and Present.
Backing papers from craftcards, martha stewart snowflake stamp and pearl brads.
  Finished off with Ribbon Bow.

Looking forward to seeing all your creations at the Challenge Blog.

Challenge Entries

Joanna Sheen Challenge -  http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.com/
Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge - http://ready-teddy-gochallenge.blogspot.com/
Fab N Funky Challenges -  http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/
Totally Paper Crafts -  http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Pollycraft Monday - http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge - http://4craftychicks.blogspot.com/
Bunny Zoe Crafts Challenge - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-18-anything-christmas-with.html
Charisma Cardz Challenge -  http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/
Digi Stamp Boutique -  http://digistampboutique.blogspot.com/

Cheers

Sue

xx

Yipee!!!! DT Post for IDIC Challenge Blog

Hi Crafters,

Exciting news I'm a proud member of the Design Team for I Did It Creations Challenge Blog.
 Run by Susan Paulson DTC.  
 Owned by Robyn of Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.

Would like to thank Susan, Robyn and the ladies on the design team for they kind welcome.
 I am looking forward to working alongside such inspiring and talented team.

The DT post will fit very well along with my existing posts at Cutie Pie and Southern Girls Challenge Blogs, great addition to my portfolio.

Please check out my sidebar links to the Challenge Blog and rest of the Design Team.

Cheers

Sue

xx

Challenge 32 Southern Girls - Theme Bingo Embellishments

Hi Crafters,

Welcome to my first DT creation for Southern Girls Challenge.  

The challenge is a fortnightly and each team makes a card once a month.
I'm on Tracy's Team,  the other team leader is Lou.

Please find a link to the main Challenge blogpost.

http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

Our lovely Sponsors for this challenge are for International Prize winner is from The Paper Shelter.
For our Australia & New Zealand Entries Prize winner is from Southern Girls.

The theme of this challenge is Bingo Embellishments, please have a look at below bingo chart.

I've picked 3 Patterned Papers, Gems and Punches.  

My Card

I've used 6 x 6 white card, added to this to extend the shape of a present box, used three patterned papers.  The Paper Shelter digi image is mounted onto blue and silver card with foam pads.  

Punched tag, scalloped circle, stamped sentiments with blue ink pad. 

Ribbon, large blue bow, with stocking charm.  

Finished of with square shaped gems.

Close Up

Cheers and thanks for all the page views and followers, means a lot.

Challenges Entries:-

Hooked On Craft -  http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.com/
Wags & Whiskers -  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-67-christmas-themed_11.html

Sue

xx

                                

All Tangled Up !!

Hi Crafters

Back today with one of my favourite wooden rubber stamps.

It's called All Tangled Up by Whipper Snapper Designs.

Coloured with Promarkers, with Trimcraft papers, red, green and white papers with stars and dots.

Shaped and cut the red and green papers into odd shape. 

Attached 3 green and 3 red brads.

Finished off with Spellbinders Shapeabilities, sentiments from Craftwork. 

Here's my card

Challenges Entries:-

Shellys Image Blog - http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/
Digi Doddles Shops Best Challenge Blog -  http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/
Wags & Whiskers Stamps Challenge -  http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-67-christmas-themed_11.html

Lothian Crafts Online - http://lothiancrafts.blogspot.com/2011/11/lothian-crafts-online-challenge-20.html

Here Come the Boys -  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

Don't forget will be some news coming later this week.

Cheers

Sue

xx 

Challenge Five at Cutie Pie - Bears #5

Hi Crafters,

Can't believe we are at Challenge 5 already, weeks have flown by.

This time our spnosors are Crafty Emma's Store and Teddy Bo & Co.

Big thanks to them both for being our sponsors.

Here's my card for this Challenge #5 Bears.  
All of us at Cutie Pie Design Team had gone Bear Crazy, special thanks to our Guests DT.

This time I have made an Easel card using papers from Back to Basic II, Teddy Bo image coloured with Promakers.

Effect of torn paper with the Teddy Bo image mounted on the paper by a mini card spring.

Added Happy Day and pair of shorts embellishments.

Finished of with green ribbon and Lili of Valley sentiments clear stamp.

Good Luck and please have a go at this challenge, looking forward to seeing all of your creations.

Challenge Entry:-
Digital Tuesday - http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Crafts & Me -  http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
Paper Sundaes -  http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/

Cheers

Sue

xx

Memories of First Rugby Star Birthday Card

Hi Crafters,

Today I have a card for the man in your life whom can't forget the old days of  being on the rugby field.

Used Lili of the Valley Die Cut with backing paper from Paper Cellar Papers 6 x 6.

Distressed the outer edges of the Die Cut, than mounted a brown mulberry paper frame. 

Made the die cut look as if it's falling out of the frame.

Just my second time using distressing inks I think I have caught the bug for this technique.

 Challenge List

Deep Ocean Challenges - http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Craft our Passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-83-multi-sponsor.html
Paper Sundaes -  http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/11/paper-sundaes-challenge-94-rectangle.html

Bearly-Mine Challenges -  http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/
Raise the Bar - http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to keep watching this blog for some exciting news, WATCH THIS SPACE !!

Thanks again to all your page visits and followers.

Cheers

Sue

xx

Don't Forget Cutie Pie Challenge #4

Hi Crafters,

Don't forget Friday final day for the latest Cutie Pie Challenge #4 - Use A Charm.

Remember to use a charm and link back to the Cutie Pie Challenge.

Looking forward to seeing more entries.

Watch this space for forthcoming announcement !!!!!!!

Cheers

Sue

xx

Check Out Southern Girls Challenge #31

Hi Crafters

Hope all well with everyone.

Check out SOUTHERN GIRLS CHALLENGE BLOG, this fortnight challenge is

"Can you hear the Music".    

Your creations are to be inspired by a song.

http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

We are lucky to have three sponsors this time.

For NZ & Australia   -   Joanne Sheen    &   Meljen's Designs

For Rest of the World -  Sassy Studio Designs

Have a look at the Challenge Blog for inspiration from  the DT Team link above, this time it's Lou's Team.

Cheers

Sue

xx

Challenge Four at Cutie Pie - Use A Charm #4

Hi Crafters,

Thanks for taking part in the last challenge, again we have such lovely cards.
Again difficult to choose the winners.
Have a look at our Winners List over on the main Cutie Pie Challenge Blog, or use the link below.

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

The theme this time is

 "Use a Charm"

Our sponsors for this challenge are Ewe 2 Can Craft and Digital Delights, many thanks.

Here's my DT Card for inspiration for you all.

My DT Card used materials are 6x6 card, strip of pink card,

                    backing paper from Back to Basics                        

Lili of the Valley stamp of Milly sat on toadstool.  

Pink flower brad, pearl beads with toadstool charm on the end.   

Round the edge of the oval die cut pink and yellow flowers. 

Finished off with craftwork cards sentiment.

Close up of the charm

Good luck with your entries, look forward to seeing them.

Challenges Entry:


Charisma Cardz - http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/
Stampavie and More -  http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.com/
Die Cut Dreams  -  http://diecutdreams.blogspot.com/
Pollycraft Monday - http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
The Paper Shelter - http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/
Sweet Stampin -  http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Simon Says Stamp  -  http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

Papertake Weekly  -  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the new followers and page views means a lot.

Cheers

Sue
xx

Don't Forget !!

Hi Crafters,

Don't forget you can still take part in Challenge #3 running until Friday Evening.

Please have a go !!!

 http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Our lovely two sponsors are Crafty Emma's Store and Melijens Designs.

The theme of the card is  "RECIPE"  all you need to do is put on your card the following details:

 Lilac/Silver Tones,
Fairy Image(stamped or digital),
Lace/Ribbon,
Glitter,
3 Buttons or Flowers.


Please give it go and good luck !!!!!!

Cheers
Sue
xx

Cutie Pie Chllenge #3 Recipe

Hi Crafters,

Well challenge three already here for Cutie Pie Challenge Blog.

Brilliant entries for challenge two, we had 120 entries.
 Please see the blog for the winners,
They were announce yesterday.
  Well done to you all.

 http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Back to Challenge #3 Recipe,  our lovely two sponsors are Crafty Emma's Store and Melijens Designs.

The recipe for this card is Lilac/Silver Tones, Fairy Image(stamped or digital), Lace/Ribbon, Glitter, 3 Buttons or Flowers.

Here's my Design Team card.

Close Up of the Mulberry Flowers added a little glitter.

Materials used:-

I used digi provided by Melijens Designs coloured with promarkers, purple patterned backing paper. 
Lace and thin purple ribbon. 
Mulberry carnation flower with purple two tone roses on each side. Cuttlebug the silver and purple card, then punch the scalloped circle for the sentiment, finished with purple bow.

Good Luck with your entries on Cutie Pie Challenge.

 Challenges entry for this card:-


Flutter By Wednesday's  -  http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/
Pollycraft Monday Challenge  -   http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Colour Create Challenge Blog  -  http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/
Digi Doodle Challenge - Yipee !!!! Top 3 Win    http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-78-lavendar-lace.html  
Allsorts Challenge Blog   -  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/week-125-lavender-and-lace.html
My Time to Craft  -  http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Cheers

Sue

xx

Yipee !!!!! Design Team Post

Hi Crafters,

I can announce today that I am a member of the Design Team for Southern Girls Challenge Blog run by Lou and Trace.

Please find Southern Girls blinkie on my sidebar.

We are all split under two teams I am under Trace's team and the rest of team are listed on my sidebar, please have a look at the talented ladies blogs.

Very exicited about this post, thanks again Lou & Trace's for the chance to be on their Design Team.  Looking forward to my first design card in November and working with great design team.

Would like to dedicate is to Woo and Cutie Pie Ladies for giving me the inspiration and confidence.

Please add to my followers list to keep up to date with Cuite Pie  & Southern Girls Challenges.

Cheers

Sue

xx

Little Boy Birthday Card

Hi Crafters,

Today I made a card from a stamp of  Boy on a Bike, background paper from Designer Paper Pack, Charcoal Prints.  Black pearlascent black paper, East of India ribbon with dark grey buttons each corner. Used foam pads to attached traffic cone and cycle hat.

Challenges Entries:-

Here comes the boys - http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Raide the Bar - http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/
The ABC Challenge - http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/
Paperplay Challenge - http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/
Southern Girls Challenge - http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-29-slugs-and-snails-and.html
Cuddly Buddly - http://blog.cuddlybuddly.com/

Cheers, thanks for all the page views.

Sue

xx

Cutie Pie Challenge - #2 Bingo

Hi Crafters

Welcome back to the second challenge for Cutie Pie Challenge.
Thanks for all your entries on the first challenge lovely to see all of your creations.
Pop over to the Challenge blog for the results  http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

This week our sponsors are One Stop Craft Shop and Prairie Fairy.

The challenge this time is to make a card using below Bingo chart.

My card for this challenge I've used the center line of the chart from left to right, 2 patterned papers, lilac and

                              used the pattern papers has small squares and added round the edges the look of stitching, used Lili of Valley stamp of an dragon, finish of with butterfly charm, candi and pearl drops.

Close up of the Mulberry Roses two toned.

Look forward to seeing your entries, Good Luck !!!!!

Challenges Entry:-
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/
Deep Ocean Challenge - http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Marks Finest Papers -  http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/
http://hobbystuggu.blogspot.com/2011/10/oktober-utfordring.html  (not sure worked)
Simon says Stamps Challenge -  http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/
Oldie But a Goodie -  http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/
Cheers

Sue

xx

Bear with Butterflies

Hi Crafters

Today I have a little bear with net to catch butterflies.

  This die cut is from Lili of Valley, I've made this card for a lovely lady's birthday in November.
Apology for dark image, seem to go darker after adding to the blog post.

Used deep pink ribbon, back to basics paper pack, pink background with white stars,  Happy Birthday sentiment from Craftwork Cards, using foam pads and double sided tape to make it on an angle on the card, finished off with pink ribbon with Butterfly Charm.

Challenge entries

Raise the Bar - http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/

Here comes the Boys - http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
PanPastel UK - http://panpasteluk.blogspot.com/
Cupcake Craft -  http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/

Be back on Monday with the second challenge Design Team card for Cutie Pie Challenges.

Cheers

Sue

xx

Cutie Pie Launch Day - First Challenge

Hi Crafters,

Yipee!!! the start of the first challenge for Cutie Pie Challenges, all the DT girls been working hard for this launch.

Our sponsors for this first challenge are Crafty Emma's Store & Woo.

To take part in the first challenge please go to the following link:-

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

The first challenge is the theme of  Sketch as below:-

As part of the design team my card for this first challenge is a Forever Friends stamp, coloured with Promarkers.   Forever Friends Party Time Paper Pack, two different shades of pink card, with pink polka dot ribbon finished off with three mulberry two tone rose flowers.

Challenges Entry:-
Make it Monday  -   http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/
Cute Card Thursday -  http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
Colour Create Challenge -  http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/
My Mums Craft Shop Challenges -  http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com/
Stamp with Fun -  http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog -  http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
Papertake Weekly Challenges - http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Forever Friends Challenge Blog -  http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT - http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Southern Girls Challenge - http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
Top Tip Tuesday - http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/

Look forward to seeing your entries and Good Luck.

Cheers

Sue xx

Yipee!!!!!

Hi Crafters,

Had my first win on a challenge this week, my mum's birthday card was a winner.   Thanks to http:/daisydoddlescreativechallenges.blogspot.com and the prize many thanks !!!!!!

Plus a winner with my mum for her birthday as well.

Thanks for all the lovely comments.

Don't forget the new Cutie Pie challenges commences on Monday 19th September 2011.

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Be back on Monday with my first desginer card for First Cutie Pie Challenge.

Have a great weekend.

Cheers

Sue xx

Happy Birthday Mum !!!

Hi Crafters,

Today card is a birthday card I have made for my mum...best mum in the world.  
Happy Birthday Mum for the 11th September.

Planning to attend the Great Northern Papercrafts Extravaganza at Harrogate on the weekend of 10 & 11th September, looking forward to explore for new inspirations and materials.

Materials used to make this card are:-

Wooden Rubber Stamp from Forever Friends.

Clear Mum stamp from Papermania (cut of the flowers which where around the word Mum)

Coloured with Promarkers.

Serif Picnic in the Park paper pad.

Spellinders - Shapeabilities with craftwork cards Happy Birthday sentiment.

Foam pads.

East of India Ribbon.

Finished of with Mulberry Red Carnation Flowers and small red roses.

Challenges:-

Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/
Craft Us Crazy - http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/
Secret Crafter - http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

The Poodles Parlour - http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/
Daisy Doodles Creative - http://daisydoodlescreativechallenges.blogspot.com/  
Crafting for all Seasons - http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/
 Mu Mums Craft Shop Challenges  -  http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com/
  Passions for Promarkers 116  -   http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/
For Fun Challenges - http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/
Forever Friends Challenge Blog - Monthly - http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Many thanks for my new followers, thanks for joining me.
Reach over 1000 page views thanks everyone.

Back again very soon.

Cheers

Sue xx

PS:  Check out Candy's  at
 http://audcards.blogspot.com/
http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/p/blog-candy-entrys.html

Announcement----DT for Cutie Pie

Hi Crafters,

I have some exciting news to tell you all.

Woo at Cutie Pie Challenges has asked me to join her Design Team for the new and exciting challenge blog.

It all kicks off on the 19th September 2011 at 8.30am.

Look forward to you all joining in the fun at this new challenge blog.

Thanks again to the Cutie Pie Team and special thanks to Woo.

Cheers

Sue

Cupcakes Anyone !!!!

Hi Crafters,

Hope everyone had a good bank holiday. 
Went to a wedding of our ten pin bowling friends what a fantastic day all of us had.
Wishing Graham and Sarah a happy life together xxx.

Today I have for you all is new thing am trying.
For the first time a digi stamp image kindly given to me by Jacqui McNeil, please check out her store gadget on sidebar will take you there.   

Thanks again Jacqui for this.

Materials used:-

Docrafts papermania, Little Cake Shoppe A5 Paper pack. 

Little Holly with Cupcaake digi stamp.

Pearl Gems across the top.

Promarkers to colour her in.

Finally Happy Birthday sentiment.

Challenges:-
Digi Doodle Shps Best Challenges -   http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenge-73-anything-goes.html
Paper Crafting Journey Challenges - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com/2011/08/pcj-challenge-anything-goes.html
Digi's With Attitude Challenges - http://digiswithattitudechallenges.blogspot.com/2011/06/challenge-32-anything-goes.html
Stamp R Us Challenge - http://www.stampsruschallenges.blogspot.com/
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/
Passion for Promarkers - http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/
Daisy Doodles Creative - http://daisydoodlescreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

Many thanks for stopping by, back again soon.

Cheers

Sue

Wedding Day--Loving Couple

Hi Crafters,

Hope all well in the land of crafting, today I have a card for a Wedding.

Description of materials used to create this card are:-

Back to basics blue dot paper, cream pearlascent paper, punched with Martha Stewart around the page.

Blue ribbon, blue mulberry flower and pearl gems around one corner.
 Lili of Valley die cut, wedding couple.

Blue card doodle parts using Spellbinders Shapebilities. 
Finished off with blue card shaped with congratulations sentiment.

Close up on the Heart Charm:-

Challenges to enter:-

Cutie Pie Challenges - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

Cute Card Thursday - Weddings - http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

The Ribbon Girl - Ribbon challenge - http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/

Bearly Mine Challenge - Bring on the Bling... - http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/

Crafts and Me - Blue or Blue/Green - http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog - Light Blue - http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Make it monday - Anything Goes - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/

The Poodles Place - Anything Goes - http://thepoodlesparlour.blogspot.com/

Shelly's Images - Anything Goes - http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/

Crafty Ann's Challenge blog -  Scallops and/or Fancy Borders - http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Paper Shelter - Die Cuts & Punches- http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Hope you all enjoy this card as much I did in making it.

Have a great weekend.

Be back again soon.

Cheers

Sue

DaisyTed

Hi Crafters,

Today I have a card for happy birthday with Lili of Valley die cut and round sentiment stamp.

Backing paper Forever Friends Party Time 6 x 6 paper pad. 

  Finished with a metal embellishment in shape of a butterfly.

Challenges Entries

Here come the Boys   -  Critters -  http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Happy Birthday -  http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/
Raise the Bar - Anything Goes - http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes - http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/
Make it Monday - Anything Goes - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes - http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/
Craft Your Days Away - Birthdays - http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/ 

Cheers, thanks for all comments & followers so far.

Sue

Holidays

Hi Crafters,

Back from my holidays.
The first week was hot sunny weather near Taunton in Somerset. 
Second week catch up on home jobs.
  Posting a couple of my favourite photos I took on my holiday, with my new camera.
Hoping to post a card onto my blog later in the week.

 Exmoor Zoo - Meercat

West Somerset SteamTrain Ride

Going to have ago with Scrapbooking, brought myself 8x8 album to put my holiday pics etc...
Any tips on scrapbooking please leave a comment with your tips. Thanks

Back to the work and same routine.

Cheers

Sue

Happy Birthday for the man about the house!!

Hi Crafters,

Little quick post today am getting ready to go on my holidays to Somerset.

Used some decoupage images which I had a long time from when Lakeland sold craft products.  Used black and white backing paper and added with lili of valley clear circle happy birthday stamp.

Entering in Challenges

Southern Girls - Happy Birthday  -      http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
Cute Card thursday - For his eyes only   -   http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/

Crafts & Me - Anything Goes - http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

Saturday Challenge - Black & White - http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Bye all, be back in couple of weeks, have some new designs from my buying session at last weekend Summer Crafting at Doncaster.

Cheers

Sue N

Sporty - Match of the day !!!

Hi Crafters

Hope all well in the land of blogging.

I'm starting to get ready for my summer holidays so may not be posting posts as much over the coming weeks.

Off to the summer crafting at Doncaster racecourse this weekend,  looking forward to this.   Can't wait to check out the Lili of Valley stand & Crafters Companion stand which hopefully I can time it right to see Marcea's demonstrating.

Today I have a sporty card.

Used a Lili of Valley die cut , Black ribbon on two sides with bow of the black pearlscent paper shaped each corner, embellishments of a football and cup, finally !have a good day! sentiment.

Will be entering in following challenge

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Free & Easy      http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

Here comes the boys-Sporty     http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
A Gem of a Challenge-Let's hear it for the boys    http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Bye all, look forward to this weekend at Doncaster.

Cheers

Sue N

It's Raining

Hi Crafters,

A big thank you to my new followers I reach my first milestone double figures!

Thank you also for all the lovely comments I have received since starting this blog, it gives me the inspiration to continue.

Today I have a Magnolia Rubber Stamp card which has raining theme, entering this card into challenges listing below.

Getting more use out of my Cuttlebug die machine recommended by my friend Helen. 

  Hoping to increase in the months to come of the dies and embossing folders purchases.

Any recommendations which best to buy much appreciated.

Materials used to make this card:-

Magnolia rubber stamp

Back to basic paper packs//Textured pink card

With Love Senitment//Umbrella metal charm//3 Mulberry flowers

Stick on Pearl Gems//Foam pad to raise picture

Promarkers pens

Close Up

Challenges Enter:-

Pink Gem Designs- Fixed Design     http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Here Come the Boys- Stripes & Spots     http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
Pollycraft monday challenge-Make a splash   http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Make it Monday-Anything Goes    http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/
The Crafty Pad-Bright&Bold or Pastels       http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/
Crafty Cardmakers-Stripes & spots    http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes  http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/
Just Magnolia - Anything Goes    http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/

Cheers

Sue xx

New Born Baby Girl Card

Hi Crafters

Friday already another quick week gone by.

Today's card is a New Born Baby Girl Card using a die cut from Lili of Valley.

I have used a mini spring to give a 3d effect and make it wobble.

Challenge Entries

Southern Girls Challenge  http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

The Crafty Pad    http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/

RibbonGirls     http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/

A brief description of materials used for this card for your info:-

Scalloped shape 6x6 white card/Lili of valley die cut “Rocking Horse and Hi Cutie Pie"/Backing paper 6x6 designer paper pack Baby and celebrations/Pink ribbon and Pink Flower brad/Rocking horse attached by mini card spring.

Little Tip (maybe all crafters know this)

Recommend these little jars for all the little embellishments

Thanks again taking time to look at my blog.

Cheers

Sue