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.

A special award

Is given to me from a special person Tee over at Tee's Mind Mumbles. Thank you Tee you are wonderful *kisses*. Check out her blog for some gorgeous eye candy ;)

Opps, nearly forgot the rules:

1. Make reference to the award and publish it on your blog 2. Share 5 things you like to do 3. Share with 10 blogs..or as many as you wish to! 4. Notify those you choose.

Here are 5 things I like to do:

1. Talking to my cows and babies

2. Playing with my dog Bear

3. Crafting

4. Sitting by the fire on a cold wet evening

5. Visiting my parents

The people that I'm passing this award onto are:

Jo at Siggi Shop

Sarah at Sarah C's Ramblings

Julie at Scrapping Away

Karen at Cakes, Cards and Crafty Bits

Fi at MagicDiva

Ok, I've only picked 5, but I have to stop somewhere LOL! Thanks again Tee ;)

Ladybug and Friends blog candy

Have you seen the new Elisabeth Bell images at Ladybug and Friends? If not why not! LOL! Anyway, as always these stamps are gorgeous, so to celebrate the new stamps Ladybug and Friends are giving away the whole collection (take a look here) plus 12 touch brush markers. So what are you waiting for??????

Freebie

Emily over at Stamping and Stuff has a digi freebie so pop along and download. The papers are gorgeous just take a look for yourself.

Thanks for looking.

Blog Candy

Do you want the chance to win one of these aswell as loads of other wonderful goodies? then pop over to Melissa's blog Creating from the Heart. Also whilst you're there, take a look at her stunning creations. But hurry up, it's finishing on 31st August.

Daring Cardmakers

This week over at Daring Cardmakers the challenge is 'Lace' and as I have loads of lace just waiting to be used I had to join in with this challenge. Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Poppy Fields by Suzanne Woolcott, Stampin' Up! Oval All Paper: BasicGrey Porcelain and Core'dination cardstock Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Accessories: Copics, Lace, Prima flowers, white feathered ribbon flower, Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch, Oval Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, SU! Scallop and Oval punches. Thanks for looking.

Stunning blog candy

Ingvild is celebrating 200,000 hits on her truly stunning blog, not only is she giving this wonderful selection of scrumminess, but she is also giving away this gorgeous tag which was handmade by herself. Go check out her blog My Paper Art, you won't be disappointed.

Sketch and Stash Challenge #16

I haven't been crafting for a while, so that's why I haven't been blogging. Mainly I think it's because Martin has been off work sick for the past couple of months and that seems to have dried up my mojo. Oh well, fingers crossed he'll be going back next month LOL! Anyway, back to why I'm blogging. I decided to join in with a challenge blog to find my mojo and I played along with Sketch and Stash, mainly as I've got loads of new goodies and none of which I've played with. I have used one of my new stamps from Sugar Nellie - Bumble Bee designed by Suzanne Woolcott (I just love her designs). I also used my new BasicGrey pad Wisteria. This is the sketch to follow Cardstock: BasicGrey Wisteria paper pad from Cardz 'n' Scapz and core'dination Image: Sugar Nellie stamp Bumble Bee and SU! Oval sentiments Ink: Versafine imperial purple Accessories: Copics, prima flowers, brad, SU! oval punch and SU! scallop oval punch, ribbon and icicle stickles. Thanks for looking :)