Blog Candy

Steph over Stamping & Sharing is having a Mini Xmas Candy, and this is what you can win.

It closes on 23rd November, so pop on over and enter.

Creative Card Crew

Woohooo I'm a roll with new challenges. This week over at Creative Card Crew the challenge is 'Strings Attached' so I just had to enter a card that I made for my brother in law. After I stuck every down I realised the button had moved up DOH! why don't I look first! Oh well it's too late 'cause it's in the post. Paper: BasicGrey archaic Ink: Distress ink antique linen Accessories: BasicGrey archaic button, Stampin' Up! linen thread, edge distresser, Stampin' Up! circle punch, Cricut and George and Basic shapes cart. Thanks for looking.

Mojo Monday 113

Well I thought it was about time I played along with Mojo Monday, I think their sketches are great every week, simple but stylish, dress them up or down. So after looking at this weeks sketch I decided to do something simple. Paper: BasicGrey urban prairie Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Lillith, Stampin' Up! circle of friendship Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Versa Color smoke blue and baby blue Accessories: Copics, prima flower, Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots embossing folder, Stampin' Up! circle punch. Thanks for looking.

Stamp Something

I nearly forgot to post this, I must have water on the brain, as my home is surrounded by flood water and it's rising slowly towards the hayshed and cattle shed! I've just been trying to decide which of my crafting goodies would I save first if the flood water gets in here! Anyway, the challenge over at Stamp Something this week was a great sketch.

Paper: BasicGrey porcelain and core'dination cardstock Stamp: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Lillith and Stampin' Up! circle of friendship Ink: Memento tuxedo black and Bazzinks ivy Accessories: Prima flowers, Prima say it in Crystals, Prima E.pearls and crystals, Stampin' Up! circle punches and Copics. Thanks for looking.

Sketch and Stash #23

I'm way behind making cards for christmas, and it's not like I don't know when it is each year! I start the year off really well, but by February I just push the christmas stamps to one side and thats it until November - and then panic time! Anyway, I have 6 birthday cards to make, so I thought I'd best get on with them.

I used the sketch from Sketch and Stash this week, and used my new Hope stamp and Bloom and Grow papers. I've only used the stamp once before, but the chipboard and flowers have been sadly hidden in a drawer! This is the sketch

Stamp: The Greeting Farm - Hope

Paper: My Minds Eye - Bloom and Grow, Core'dination cardstock

Ink: Memento tuxedo black

Accessories: Copics, Prima flowers, Dovecraft brad, chipboard

Thanks for looking.

Blog Candy

Fancy this for Christmas?!?! I know I do. The very talented Irene aka Scrapperlicious is giving away this lot in time for Christmas - closes 15th December. Visit her blog, it's full of amazing eye candy, her creations are truly breathtaking. Also whilst you're there, take a look at her gorgeous dog Hiro, all I want to do it cuddle and kiss him he's adorable. Can't cuddle my dog too often, he smells poor thing LOL!

Unlucky 13 ......

Who said Friday 13th is unlucky? well it isn't for me woohooooo. Stephanie is a very, very generous lady and I won the Kraftin' Kimmie giveaway, these two wonderful stamps

Thank you Steph *kisses*. Apart from the regular scrummy giveaways on her blog Stamping & Sharing, her blog is filled with gorgeous creations, just check them out yourself.

Blog Candy

Debbie is having a wonderful blog candy giveaway, just take a big look at this lot

So, pop along to Passion for Crafts and join in, but be quick it's finishing on 16th November. It would be like christmas and birthday all rolled into one if I won all these scrummy goodies.

Tuesday Taggers

Woohooo, I received my Waltzing Mouse Stamps the other day, and I must say they are wonderful (my creations don't do them justice!), the quality is second to none. The only problem that I have is to decide which sets I need next!!! As I've made ATCs and Roundies with these scrummy stamps which haven't been shared out I can't show them yet, but I did play along with Tuesday Taggers - first time for me! The theme this week is 'No Patterned Paper' and as I wanted a quick simple card I had to put ink to the stamps again. Stamp: Waltzing Mouse Stamps - Sewing Box - hugs (don't you just love the name!) Ink: Memento tuxedo black Accessories: Copics Thanks for looking.

Everybody Art Challenge #64

I'm just in time with this weeks challenge over at Everybody Art Challenge. I just really wanted to use my new BasicGrey papers - well I've had them for a little while just haven't put the scissors anywhere near them! This is the great sketch to follow Stamp: The Greeting Farm Hope and Stampin' Up! circle of friendship Papers: BasicGrey indian summer, core'dination cardstock Ink: Memento tuxedo black Accessories: BasicGrey glazed brads, Cuttlebug, D'vine Swirl embossing folder, Copics, Stampin' Up! circle punches. Thanks for looking.

Auntys October Card Challenge

I nearly missed it - the deadline that is over on Auntys craft forum. As usual I left it till the last moment, when will I ever learn!. Karen gave us a great sketch to follow, thanks Karen ;)

Paper: My Minds Eye bloom and grow

Stamp: All That Scraps swiss pixies Heidi among the flowers, Stampin' Up! curvy verses

Ink: Memento tuxeduo black

Accessories: Copics, rectangle nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Prima flowers, Prima e.pearls and crystals and chalk.

Thanks for looking.

Everybody Art Challenge #63

Happy Halloween :) Well we (myself and Martin) did have plans to go out this evening to a party, but when I took my dog, Bear out for a walk a little while ago, he got so scared 'cause some people are setting off fireworks! I don't mind them, but poor Bear doesn't like them one bit! So, Bear is in here with me munching on his food. Don't know what he's going to be like later when he goes outside to bed, now that's going to be fun and games!!! Over at Everybody Art Challenge the theme is 'Autumn' and again I've used my Sugar Nellie fall kit. Paper: Cosmo Cricket earth love mini deck Stamp: Sugar Nellie fall kit, Stampin' Up! oval all Ink: Memento tuxeduo black, Versafine sepia Accessories: Copics, Prima flowers, Prima e.pearls and Crystals, lace, Cuttlebug and Mega Nestabilities curved rectangles. Thanks for looking.

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge and Secret Crafter

Woohooo, two challenges in one! I don't usually mix challenges, but as I'm off to my parents tomorrow I don't have time to make another card. For the C.R.A.F.T. Challenge there is a picture for inspiration (gorgeous one at that!), and for Secret Crafter the challenge was 'Autumn Colours'.

Paper: Cosmo Cricket earth love mini deck

Stamp: Sugar Nellie autumn collection

Ink: Memento tuxedo black

Accessories: Copics, prima flowers, pearls, gem brad,

Thanks for looking.

Roundie Swap

I'm behind posting on here about the swaps on Auntys craft forum. Last month the theme was black and white. I'm loving making roundies, they're such good fun! The swap that's just finished the theme was blue, but as the ladies haven't received mine yet I'll post about that later. Can't wait for the next theme :) Stamp: Third Coast Stamps, elephant on moped - available from Sassy Crafts Ink: Versafine onyx black Accessories: Cuttlebug, D'vine Swirl embossing folder, lace, feather flower, Oval Nestabilities.

Thanks for looking.

Scrap Booking Supplies R Us

This is just part of a massive give-away from Scrap Booking Supplies R Us, and all you have to do is leave a comment on their blog. You can find more details on Irene's wonderful blog Scrapperlicious.

The Craft Barn Website Celebrations

The Craft Barn is celebrating. The website is one year old. So this week on the blog they are having a treasure hunt. All you have to do is follow the blog during the week to get the clues, and you could win loads of scrummy goodies.

Sketch Saturday #70

I just had to use my Heidi stamp again, she is adorable and really easy to colour. So I've played along with Sketch Saturday challenge. This is the great sketch

Paper: DCWV the Blossoms and Butterlies stack

Stamp: Swiss Pixies Heidi among the flowers by C.C. Designs, SU! Oval All

Accessories: Copics, Prima flowers, Papermania buttons, ribbon, SU! oval and scallop oval punches and SU scallop edge punch.

Thanks for looking.

Papertake Weekly #24

I've been going through my list of challenge blog 'cause I need to get back into crafting on a regular basis. Papertake Weekly just jumped out at me, and 'cause they have wonderful sketches to follow most weeks, so how could I resist! This is the great sketch to follow, I didn't include any text 'cause I don't know who I'm sending this card to yet!

Paper: DCWV The Blossoms and Butterflies stack

Stamp: Swiss Pixies Heidi among the flowers from C.C. Designs

Accessories: Prima flowers, Copics, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Silver brad.

Thanks for looking.

My Time to Craft Challenge #78

I haven't played along with My Time to Craft for ages, so I thought I'd better chance that fact. This weeks challenge is Autumn Fest, so I dived into my new stamps from Sugar Nellie - Autumn Collection and had a play. This is the result! Paper: Cosmo Cricket earth love mini deck Stamp: Sugar Nellie autumn collection, SU! oval all Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Bosskut corner flourish, SU! oval and scallop punches. Thanks for looking.

Roundie Swap

Over at Auntys forum, I took part in a Roundie Swap. This was only the second time I've made a roundie, but I do enjoy them :). The theme for this swap was 'Zodiac' - we had to use our own zodiac sign to make the roundies, mine is Pisces. Here is a close up Image: Download from the internet Paper and cardstock unknown Accessories: Ribbon, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Tiny Bubbles embossing folder, eyelets. Thanks for looking.

Auntys September Card Challange

I have finally made a card for this months challenge over at Auntys Craft Forum. Karen gave us a fab sketch to follow, so I couldn't resist.

Paper: BasicGrey porcelain paper pad

Stamp: Sugar Nellie Little Miss Attitude from the Gorjuss Girls collection 2 and SU! Oval all sentiment stamp

Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Versa color umber

Accessories: Copics, prima flowers, ribbon, Pearl, Ice Stickles crystal ice, Cuttlebug, Oval Nestabilities, SU! oval and scallop oval punches.

Thanks for looking.

Auntys ATC swap

Over at Auntys craft forum the theme for the last ATC swap was Christmas, but not traditional colours, so I opted for black and white. The light was terrible when I took the picture, but honestly they are black and white! Stamp: Funstamps snowman Ink: Versafine onyx black Accessories: Stickles black diamond, Liquid Pearls white opal, dew drops, black pen, black card, corner shaper. Thanks for looking.

Blog Candy

I've listed some gorgeous blog candy on the side of the page, so take a look and have a go :)

Sketch and Stash #18

Wooohooo, I'm getting good at making cards and blogging at the moment, but I'm not going to hold my breath, as I do tend to drift away from time to time lol!

As I've been playing with some new goodies (well I've had them a few weeks but haven't played with them yet!!!). For this card I used my new stamp from Sugar Nellie and some very old papers from K & Co. I used the sketch from Sketch and Stash which is a fab sketch and I'm sure I'll use it lots in the future.

Stamp: Sugar Nellie fragile beauty and Studio G

Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Versafine onyxblack

Paper: K & Co la Boutique, Core'dination

Accessories: Prima flowers, lace, copics, BasicGrey archaic brads, gemstones, nestabilities, cuttlebug, D'vine swirl embossing folder, SU! oval and scallop oval punches.

Thanks for looking.

Nutcrafters giveaway

Each day over at Nutcrafters blog they are showing a preview of soon to be released Harriet Hurst range of stamps. For a chance to win pop along to the blog and leave a comment. Whilst you are there, check out the shop, they have wonderful goodies.

Paperminutes Challenge #78

I've been crafting again YAY! I'm glad I'm getting back into it and maybe this is a good omen - maybe Martin might go back to work soon and then I can get back into my routine. I made this card using the sketch over at Paperminutes (a challenge blog that I haven't played along with for ages!). It's a great sketch and I knew exactly what stamp I was going to play with Penny Black Embrace. As I've had this stamp for far too long without using it myself I thought it was about time to get it out. Stamp: Penny Black embrace, SU! Oval all Paper: Brenda Walton chelsea pad Ink: Memento tuxedo black Accessories: Copics, prima flowers, rectangle nestabilities, cuttlebug, sunflowers, ice stickles crystal ice, SU! oval and scallop punches. Thanks for looking.

Basic Grey Giveaway

I always read Craft Critique, and this is what they say about themselves - We are a collective of experienced crafters (some professional, most not) with strong opinions to share on the craft supplies you want to learn more about. Our staff is entirely volunteer.We love suggestions... Do you want to know more about a new product that's on the market? Just drop us a line and let us know! And at the moment they are having a BasicGrey giveaway wooohoooo! and all you have to do is let them know which of the following you prefer - see it's simple! Eskimo Kisses Indian Summer Eerie

Motivet's Blog Candy

Are you ready for Christmas? Do you need a few extra gorgeous stamps to help you on your way? If so, check these beauties out .....

They are adorable, and if I don't win I'm sure my credit card will feel the pinch! So just pop over to the blog and leave a comment :)

Stamp with Fun #22

Where did August go? Wow the time is really flying, it will soon be Christmas eeeek! Better make a start on the cards! Anyway enough about christmas, I've been playing with my new Manga stamps by Sugar Nellie - oh they are a joy to colour. I played along with Stamp with Fun challenge, which was a sketch this week. My card is very basic with no added embellishments - don't know what happened there, I must be ill or something LOL! Paper: BasicGrey Wisteria paper pad Stamp: Manga girl by Sugar Nellie available from Funky Kits Ink: Memento tuxedo black and Brilliance pearlescent olive Accessories: Oval nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Copics Thanks for looking.