happy birthday

Hello, for my DigiStamp Boutique design team card I have chosen the totally cute, butter wouldn't melt, Murphy.  

I coloured with copics and the papers are Amy Tangerine - ready set go by American Crafts. 

I have followed the current trend for sequins but now that it's photographed don't you think they look like mini footballs?

 

Just a Note

Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week the challenge is...

The Sound of Music

We have two fabby sponsors which means there's two great prizes up for grabs from - 

  Whiff of Joy and J&C Creations.

For my card I used a Penny Black stamp 'you make me bob!' coloured with watercolour pencils. The papers are by Echo Park. I have popped a little bit of Washi tape on 'cos I have quite a few rolls of the stuff and had better start using it up!

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the  Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

 

Monday's News

 News this week includes two cool releases from the DigiStamp Boutique. The first a Teatime Set and the second a set of Simple Tags. You can do all sorts of things with these - print the tags, cut out and stamp your own sentiment (remember they can be re-sized to suit your stamp) - insert the digi sentiments that come with the set or simply use the sentiments on their own. Very versatile.

 Next up is my latest article for Papercraft Essentials. I got to play with the brand new Penny Black stamps! It's on the shelves now!

And finally, this weeks craft buys. A set of water soluble crayons - I can't wait to have a play. And another doodle book - I know, I know, how many doodle books do you need - lots!

 

Beep! Beep! Birthday Boy

Hello. I'm here to share this weeks card for The DigiStamp Boutique. I decided to use 'Robbo' (there is also a Roberta 'cos it's not only boys who love robots!) I love Robbo, he looks so happy! I coloured with copic pens and the papers are 'ready set go' by American Crafts.

If you make a card using any of the Boutique's images remember to enter it into the customer competition, all the info' is here. There's a £15 voucher up for grabs!

 

born wild!

 Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

 

Anything Goes

optional extra - use two or more stamps

 

We are sponsored this week by the fabulous Lili of the Valley. 

For my card I used a Penny Black stamp 'born wild' and coloured with watercolour pencils. My sentiment is stamped using a little alpha set I have had for years, unfortunately the makers name has been lost in the mists of time! The papers are 'Note to Self' by Echo Park.

 

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

 

 

Monday's News

I'm really late with my news today, the sun has, at last, reached the West of Scotland (thanks to everyone who said they would send it here) and we took ourselves out for a drive and a walk. It's amazing how many random people have dog biscuits - a traffic warden, two shop owners and the young lad in the coffee shop! 

Anyway, looking for a good crafty read? This month's Simply Cards and Papercraft is on the shelves now. I have two cards using cool Avery Elle stamps in an article. A little sneaky peek above.

And look what I found in a little gift shop - chuffed to bits with my new button keyring.

I nabbed this in a charity shop. I have plans to join in the Alpha/Dictionary Challenge. I know, I know it's an encyclopedia but it looks just like a dictionary inside! Look out for my first letter, coming soon (hopefully).

See you tomorrow for this weeks Papertake Challenge.
 
 

Friday Stamp basket

It's my final week designing for The Stamp Basket. I have had a huge amount of fun using their gorgeous products and I want to say a huge thank you to Janet for having me!

Here are the links if you want to make a card just like this one! 

 

 Stamp - Wild Rose Studio - Bella with Bouquet

Papers - Annabelle's Garden

Memory Box Die - Fresh Foliage

Memory Box Die - Norrland Flower

Memory Box Die - Party Lanterns

Pearls

 

Happy Birthday

Hello. I keep using these spring like colours in the hope that some warmer weather will eventually arrive. It's not working!

I coloured Abi from The DigiStamp Boutique with copic pens and the papers are 'girl stack' by DCWV. I'll be back tomorrow to share my final card as a guest at The Stamp Basket.

 

Tuesday PTW

Hello. Thanks for all the comments and emails giving me suggestions about what I might do with my 'old' stash (see yesterdays post). Some really good ideas. I think I might do a car boot sale and maybe a little giveaway on here. 

I'll keep you posted!

Anyway, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

Sketchie Free For All

You can either use this brand new sketch or choose another from here.I chose to use the new sketch with papers by BoBunny 'country garden' and 'social butterfly' stamps by Penny Black.

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

 

Monday's News

This week I found some treasures in TK Maxx. Three 6x6 pads and one 12x12. I really think it's time to clear out my older papers. Styles and colours change and I don't think I will use them. What does everyone else do? Do you keep them 'just in case'? Or are you ruthless with your older stash!

I also treated myself to this sentiment set. There is something for every occasion and I couldn't resist! 

Right, what else is happening - a brilliant spring sale over in The Stamp Basket! Stamps, papers and dies all at reduced prices - go nab yourself a bargain!

OK, that's you up to date so I'll see you tomorrow for this weeks Papertake Weekly Challenge.

 

Happy Birthday

Hello, it's Friday and I'm here to share my latest guest design team card for The Stamp Basket. Looks like Ted is practising for The Great British Bake Off!

Stamp - Wild Rose Studio - Teddy Cooking

Papers - BoBunny - Prairie Chic

Memory Box Die - Party Lanterns

Memory Box Die - Fresh Foliage

Vintage Style Ribbon - Limoges

Pearls

Mini Clothes Peg

Straight Edge Card Base

 

Birthday Wishes

Hello. My design team card for the DigiStamp Boutique this week features Abi. Just new in and on special offer for a limited time. I coloured Abi with Copic pens and the papers are 'Blossom Soup' by Jillibean.

She has big rosy cheeks 'cos she has been out picking flowers in the garden all day!

 

Happy Birthday

Hello. I haven't managed to find time to enter a challenge in ages! But when I spotted the Cupcake Challenge was monochromatic I knew I wanted to do shades of blue. It's not a colour I use a lot of but when I do I always like how it turns out! Must use blue more often!

The image is a little pre-coloured Lili of the Valley and the papers are 'cock-a-doodle-doo' by Kaisercraft.
 

a little birdie told me

Hello. Well I'm back today, as promised, with my Papertake Weekly Challenge design team card.

This week the challenge is...

Weather With You

For my card I have used a Penny Black Slapsick/Cling stamp 'sunshine in the rain' and coloured with watercolour pencils. The papers are 'springtime' by Echo Park.

For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

 

Monday's News

Hello, here we are at Monday again! So the pocket money this week was spent on two dies and a Tim Holtz Configuration Box. I have resisted the temptation to get one of these boxes for a very long time. Don't really know what I'm going to do with it yet, had better start looking out some small interesting objects!

On Friday the weather was far too nice to stay indoors so we took ourselves off to our local historic house. Pollock House and the surrounding country park is only twenty minutes away by car and it's also home to the famous Burrell Collection. We had a lovely walk around the park with the greyhound and I hope there are more blue sky days like this ahead!

That's you up to date with my news. I'll be back tomorrow with my Papertake Weekly Challenge card.
 

Happy Anniversary

Hello, happy Friday! I'm here today to share my card as guest designer at The Stamp Basket.

How cute are those little elephants? Love them!

Here are links to all the items used - 

 

Stamp - Wild Rose Studio - Flower Heart

Papers - Wild Rose Studio - Butterfly Glade

Memory Box Die - Hollyhock Stem

Base Card - Scallop 

Rhinestones - Clear

Vintage Style Ribbon - Eggshell

 

Cool dude!

Hello, my design team card for The DigiStamp Boutique features Joe. The Joe collection is on special offer here - nab yourself a bargain! 

I coloured Joe using Prismacolour pencils and Zest-It. The papers are 'boys only' by Doodlebug. Don't forget that if you make a card using one of the Boutique's images you can enter the customer competition to win some freebies, all the details are here.
 

12 tags - April

Hello! Today I am sharing my April tag for the 'Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2013'. As I don't have any of the little metal trinkets I have used die cut cogs, flowers and wooden buttons instead. Nor do I have the dragonfly stamp. But I do have a smaller dragonfly, so two small ones in place of a larger one will just have to do!

Here is Tim's tag...

I'll be back tomorrow with my DigiStamp Boutique card.

 

a very special girl

Hello, the week has once again whizzed by and it's time for me to share this weeks Papertake Weekly Challenge design team card. 

This week the challenge is...

One PaperTaker

(use only one paper)

This week we are sponsored by The Ribbon Girl.

For my card I have used a Penny Black Slapsick/Cling stamp 'Special Girl' and coloured with watercolour pencils. 

For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

 

Monday's News

This stamp set arrived in the crafty room this week. No, I didn't raid the piggy bank! It's my 'Tim Holtz 12 Tags' prize. Woohoo, how fabby. Just in time for my 'arty' makes.

But I did raid the piggy for these, I'm always on the lookout for sentiment stamps that are a little different and couldn't resist.

This month's Papercraft Essentials magazine has hit the shelves. I have an article about watercolouring using super cute Mimi stamps by Penny Black. One of my cards made the front cover, I'm so chuffed....

That's you up to date with my news. I'll be back tomorrow with my Papertake Weekly Challenge card.