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Birthday card

2012-02-13T09:05:00.002Z

Hi all
Here is a card i ahev made using the gorgeous trimcraft first edition papers called dreamcatcher,they are so yummy all embossed and some are glittered
i used a martha stewart edge punch,blossom nesties and sizzix die cut swirls.The butterfly is a studio24 punch and the gorgeous ribbon is from meiflower crafts
The flowers are handmade using the tattered floral dies. i finished with card candy for the flower centres

challenges entered
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
Fun with Shapes & More birthdays and a die cut/punch
Crafty Purple Frog flowers
S J Papercrafts happy and use a punch
Little Darlings Challenges fave embellies[handmade flowers.ribbon]
Anything Goes Challenge bingo ...flowers , my choice[...ribbon] bling glittery papers
Celebrate the Occasion anything goes birthday
Paper Take Weekly anything goes
Squigglefly birthday card
Crafty Emma - lots of layers[3 or more]
I Did It! square cards
One Stitch at a Time anything goes
Stampin' Sisters in Christ a happy card
Scrappy Frogs die cuts
Marks Finest Papers shaped cards

cherry pip

2012-02-12T06:00:00.018Z

HI all
Here is a card i have made featuring the gorgeous cherry pip...i have only used her once before !!!
my bad.....so i thought she needed inking up.
I have coloured her with promarkers and used the clipart fairy papers....the flowers are handmade using the dienamics rolled rose die and the rolled. daisy die. they are soooo easy to make and quick too.
The pearls ,ribbon and fabby detailed bag charm is from meiflower crafts,i also used a martha stewart edge punch.

challenges entered
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
Fun with Shapes & More birthdays and a die cut/punch
Crafty Purple Frog flowers
Sassy Studio Designs birthday card
S J Papercrafts happy and use a punch
Little Darlings Challenges fave embellies[handmade flowers.ribbon]
Stars and Stamps Midweek Throwdown birthday and no glitter
Anything Goes Challenge bingo ...flowers , my choice[...ribbon] charms
Celebrate the Occasion anything goes birthday
Paper Take Weekly anything goes
Try Stamping On Tuesdays birthdays
Squigglefly birthday card
Crafty Emma - lots of layers[3 or more]
Send a Smile for Kids anything goes
I Did It! square cards
One Stitch at a Time anything goes
Stampin' Sisters in Christ a happy card

Daisy...he loves me.....

2012-02-11T06:00:00.005Z

Hi all
Here is my all time fave stamp...I bought her a couple of years ago from funkykits and she started my love of stamping,her name is daisy and she is a sugar nellie stamp...I use her for all kinds of themes but today she is being used as a valentine card as she looks like she is pulling off the flower petals and asking ...he loves me...he loves me not
.I followed the sketch at The sugar bowl challenge blog for the layout....I have coloured her with promarkers.The gorgeous papers are from trimcraft first edition love letters pad and as they were 12x 12 i made a matching sweetie bag

I have used my fabby new dienamics die for the handmade daisies and added a gem centre.
The gems and ribbons are from meiflower crafts

challenges entered
sugarbowlblog. sketch and sugar nellie image
4 Crafty Chicks valentine/love
Delightful Challenges love
Do You Stack Up? love [ entry2 0f 3]
Lexi's Creations Love
Victorine Originals Love/Valentines
Creative Inspirations lots of love
Fab 'n Funky love is in the air
My Mum's Craft Shop love is in the air [final entry]
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Deep Ocean Challenge Love You
Everybody-Art-Challenge Love
My Time To Craft A Is For Adorable
Partytime Tuesdays Valentines
Tuesday Throwdown Be My Valentine
Crafty Boots Valentines
Creative Stamp Friends Valentine
Lollipop Crafts - Valentine`s day Card
Stamps R Us Valentine/Love
Addicted to Stamps Valentines/Love
I Love ProMarkers love is in the air
Perfect Sentiments Challenge inspired with love pic inspiration [i chose the pink chair covers and brown from the tiles for my inspiration.]
Sisterhood of Crafters valentines
The Pink Elephant pink
shellysimagesblog. colour
2sisterschallengeblog. i heart you
myshericrafts. at least 2 hearts on the project
Totally Gorjuss lurve

Winter fairy Halle

2012-02-10T16:43:00.002Z

Hi all
Here is a card i have made using my final new mo manning image...it is called Winter Fairy Halle...and it is adorable....I have used the free hot off the press soft nostalgia papers i recieved with a mag this week.i love the colours of them ....
I coloured with promarkers... I used . my new dienamics die for the lemon daisy flowers,and the spellbinders floral blossom die for the blue ones...
The embossed corners are from marianne d.The gorgeous organza ribbon is from meiflower crafts.The swirls are a sizzix die. and the fake brads are card candy that i coloured to match with promarkers.

challenges entered
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
The Crazy Challenge Fairies
A Gem of a Challenge Fairies
Catch The Bug February Anything Goes
Crafty Emma Give me Wings or use sketch
Drunken Stampers Use Something New [flower dies]
Paper Crafting Journey - fairies or angels
Allsorts free and easy
Bronte and Bella's Challenge (Mo's Digital Pencil) bingo [gems ribbon,flowers]
Crafty Purple Frog flowers
Southern Girls magic and mystery
Crafts and Me new image

Wedding card

2012-02-10T11:16:00.001Z

Hi all
Here is yet another card for a wedding ...it seems there are loads of people tying the knot soon as i have made loads of wedding cards in the last few weeks.
This card was created using the free digi from paperscraft inspirations.....the card base was made using nesties
The flowers are punched ,the sequins,ribbon,diamante heart and teal gems are all from meiflower crafts
The digi papers are from the clipartfairy sweet candy pack.

challenges entered
4 Crafty Chicks valentine/love
Delightful Challenges love
Crop Stop wedding/anniversary
Do You Stack Up? love
Lexi's Creations Love
Victorine Originals Love/Valentines
Creative Inspirations lots of love
Fab 'n Funky love is in the air
My Mum's Craft Shop love is in the air
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes

Valentine card

2012-02-09T05:39:00.013Z

Hi all
Here is an easel valentine card i have made .I used a Hanglar and Stanglar stamped image,the clipartfairy's digi papers, mulberry crafts flowers. The ribbon, gems ,diamante buckle and cute charm are all from meiflower crafts.
The rosette was made using my hougie and the edge was made of the rosette was punched using a martha stewart punch.The sentiment is a digi from cardmadfairy'screations

challenges entered and there are LOTS !!!!
Deep Ocean Challenge Love You
Everybody-Art-Challenge Love
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations Red Valentines
My Time To Craft A Is For Adorable
Partytime Tuesdays Valentines
Tuesday Throwdown Be My Valentine
Crafty Boots Valentines
Crafty Cardmakers -Monochrome
Creative Stamp Friends Valentine
Heart 2 Heart -For the One You Love
Lexi's Creations Love
Lollipop Crafts - Valentine`s day Card
Stamps R Us Valentine/Love
Victorine Originals Love/Valentines
Addicted to Stamps Valentines/Love
Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
Challenge Up Your Life Tone on Tone Monochrome
Our Creative Corner - Love is in the Air
Sweet Stampin The one I love
Card Makin' Mamas -Week 1, Valentine
Crafty Ann's - Love is in the Air
Just Magnolia Anything and / or Valentine
Always Something Creative - valentine
By the Cute & Girly love is in the air
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Belli Challenge valentine/hearts
Creative Inspirations lots of love
Fab 'n Funky love is in the air
I Love ProMarkers love is in the air
My Mum's Craft Shop love is in the air
Perfect Sentiments Challenge inspired with love
Pixie Cottage red and or sketch
Sisterhood of Crafters valentines
Truly Scrumptious love and hearts

happy birthday to you

2012-02-08T05:24:00.023Z

Hi all
here is a card i have made using the stunning digi from stitchy bear at one stitch at a time...she is called ...fairy dreams.
I used trimcraft first edition love letters papers, i coloured with promarkers.the flowers were handmade using the floral blossom 1 spellbinder dies and ove letters papers.
the swirls are a sizzix die and the pins are handmade by me ,here is the tutorial so you can have a go yourself..they are so easy.
the ribbon,gems and diamante buckle are from meiflower crafts

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Hotshot Crafts Flowers
Do You Stack Up? anything goes
Truly Madly Crafty Challenges ribbon and bling [entry 2 of 3]
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan ribbon
Paper Creations Ink 1 image,2 patterened papers 3 embellies
Squigglefly Birthday Card
The Crazy Challenge Fairies
Birthday Sundaes must have birthday sentiment - Birthday Card
A Gem of a Challenge Fairies
Catch The Bug February Anything Goes
Crafty Emma Give me Wings or use sketch
Drunken Stampers Use Something New [flower dies]
Fun with Shapes & More must include die cut/punch and Birthday
Paper Crafting Journey - fairies or angels
Rainbow Lady's - someone wearing red
Allsorts free and easy

Luv U

2012-02-07T12:45:00.003Z

Hi all
Here is a card i have made using a stunning digi from one stitch at a time...
I have coloured her with promarkers,i added lace and papers from my stash
The spotty ribbon,flowers ,organza ribbon,twine and pearls are all from meiflower crafts
The bunting is a stampin up punch.and the pins are hand made by me, here is my tutorial on how to make them
I cut the base card using nesties and go kreate XL ovals dies.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
One Stitch At A Time love
Hotshot Crafts Flowers
Delightful Challenges punches or dies
Do You Stack Up? anything goes
Shelly's Images - anything you can tie
Incy Wincy Designs -pink black and white
My Craft Spot love you
Truly Madly Crafty Challenges ribbon and bling [entry 1 of 3]
Victorine Originals love valentines
Crafty Cardmakers monochrome magic
Lexi's Creations love
Anything Goes bingo [shaped,ribbonand lace,dies cute and bling]
Digital Tuesday pink or red
Papertake Weekly anyuthing goes/optional love theme
Scrappy Frogs lace
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan ribbon
Fabulous Friday – Ribbon and / or Twine
Fussy and Fancy polka dots
pixieduststudiopixiechallenge girly girl
craftysentiments. lets get girly

Renewing your vows card

2012-02-06T05:10:00.003Z

hi all
I have been asked to make a card for a couple who are renewing their vows....so i have come up with this usingpapers and  a decoupage image from the fizzy moon mr and mrs decoupage pad.
I cut the card base using a go kreate XL die,the flowers is a tattered floral tim holtz die and the ribbon,buckle and pearls are from meiflower crafts
The sentiment is computer generated.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Squiggles and Giggles all loved up
Ditzy Craftymess anything goes
Hotshot Crafts Flowers
Delightful Challenges punches or dies
Do You Stack Up? anything goes
Paper Pretties ribbon or twine
Crafting When We Can valentine/love
Gingerloft love is in the air
Stampin' Sisters in Christ love
Crafty Calendar love and marraige
My Sheri Crafts   love is in the air
Crafty Ann's love is in the air
By the Cute & Girly love is in the air
Crafty Purple Frog valentines day /show some love
Paper Play shaped cards

Broked !!!

2012-02-04T14:34:00.003Z

Hi all
Here is yet another of my new mo manning digi images ...this little sweetheart is called " Broked"...
I have coloured the image with promarkers.I used the the gorgeous tricraft first edition new leaf paper pad.The flowers are handmade,the brown one is the spiral spellbinders die and the orange one was made using a scalloped punch.The ribbon and gorgeous gems are from meiflower crafts.The pins are handmade and my very basic tutorial on how to make them is here

challenges entered
mosdigitalchallenge. anything goes with a mo manning image
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
One Stitch At A Time use a digi
Squiggles and Giggles all loved up
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards , Thinking of You / Missing You
Ditzy Craftymess anything goes
Hotshot Crafts Flowers
Mami Doodles For a Loved One
Sparkles Forum Challenges new crafty goodies[flower die and digi]
Delightful Challenges punches or dies
Do You Stack Up? anything goes
Shelly's Images - anything you can tie
Crafts and Me bright colours
Divas by Design anything goes
Fab 'n' Funky use adigi
Paper Pretties ribbon or twine

hearts challenge

2012-02-03T08:00:00.012Z

Hi all
Its challenge time again at the cardmadfairy digi days challenges....the theme is "hearts" ...I have used the gorgeous digi from cardmadfairycreations and it is called lovebirds.
I have coloured with promarkers ,The papers are from fizzy moon hearts and flowers decoupage pad.The ribbon,pearls and charms are from meiflower crafts
The sentiment is a stamp set from kaiser.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Paper Pretties love
One Stitch At A Time use a digi
Squiggles and Giggles all loved up
Simply CreateToo love is in the air
Craft Us Crazy [anything goes] entry 2 of 3
.bellichallenge. love/hearts
Fab 'n Funky use a digi
Freshly Brewed Challenges love
trulyscrumptiouschallenge. love and hearts
Little Red Wagon valentine day/love
Paper Shelter Challenge love is in the air
Penny's Paper-Crafty Love is in the air
creativecraftchallenges2. bingo [gems pink and ribbon]
Paper Sundaes Valentine`s
Allsorts - One or More Heart
Crafty Ann's love is in the air
Crafty Catz pink and white
Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge valentines day
The Friday MashUp! inspiration pic or /and colour combo
By the Cute & Girly lovw is in the air
Creatalicious Challenges love

anything goes at the poodle parlour

2012-02-03T08:00:00.010Z

Hi all
Its challenge time again at the poodle parlour ....the theme is anything goes and the sponsor is the fabulous kenny k .i have used the kenny k download diva digi for my DT project this time.
I have also used the trimcraft first editition dreamcatcher paper pad,promarkers ,a marianne d corner die,mulberry crafts flowers,a stampin up edge punch and the gorgeous organza ribbon and gems from meiflower crafts.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
One Stitch At A Time use a digi
Fab 'n Funky use a digi
Lollipop Crafts anything goes
craftuscrazy anything goes final entry]
Divas by Design anything goes
My Mum's Craft shop fab and funky
Die Cuttin' Divas Anything Goes
creativecraftchallenges2. bingo [gems pink and ribbon]
Crafty Boots - Something Inspired by a Song Title (listen to the music....the doobie brothers]
Kaboodle Doodles - "It`s all about Girls" (girly card)

Love is in the air at the digi doodle shop

2012-02-02T13:00:00.006Z

Hi all
Here is my DT card for the digi doodle shops challenge themed "love is in the air"
The digi doodle shop store is having an "in the name of love " sale and there is 15% off various stamps throughout the store so pop over and have a browse...happy shopping

I have used the fabulous digi from the digi doodle shop store called charming,how wonderful are those little loved up snakes. and you will find it here in the valentine section .Tthe sentiment is free from the digi doodle shop store too.
I coloured with promarkers and used the gorgeous love letters paper pad from first edition for trimcraft.
I handcut some hearts and doodled on them with a white sakura pen,added a gorgeous organza ribbon and bow ,pearls and 2 heart charms all from meiflower crafts

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Paper Pretties love
One Stitch At A Time use a digi
The Crafty Pad show some love
Squiggles and Giggles all loved up
Simply CreateToo love is in the air
Craft Us Crazy [anything goes] entry 1 of 3
.bellichallenge. love/hearts
Fab 'n Funky use a digi
Freshly Brewed Challenges love
Little Red Wagon love
Sisterhood of Crafters use striped paper
trulyscrumptiouschallenge. love and hearts
Little Red Wagon valentine day/love
Paper Shelter Challenge love is in the air
Simon Says Stamp animal antics

silver wedding card

2012-02-01T04:56:00.005Z

HI all
Here is a card i have been asked to make for a neighbour who's daughter is celebrating her silver wedding ...I have used the free mr and mrs digi from papercraft inspirations,The flowers which are actually WHITE but which always look cream in the pic are from mulberry crafts.The swirls are a TH die.The papers are from fizzy moon.The pearls and stunning organza ribbon and diamante heart are from meiflower crafts...
The hatpins are handmade by me and here is the tutorial on how to make them for yourself.
i used some silver mirri and i made the card blank using my XL go create dies.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Hotshot Crafts flowers
Do You Stack Up? ribbon
Crazy 4 Challenges lots of layers and embellies
Crafty Cardmakers beads
Lollipop Crafts anything goes
My Craft Spot anything goes
Stamp and Create anything goes
Drunken Stampers use something new [pins]
partytimetuesdays. anything goes [entry 2 of 2]
Crafty Boots inspired by a song [love is in the air by john paul young]
Paper Creations Ink love and romance
Paper Pretties use ribbon/twine
One Stitch At A Time use a digi
Stamptacular Sunday diamonds or pearls
The Crafty Pad show some love
Squiggles and Giggles all loved up
Simply CreateToo love is in the air
Craft Us Crazy love/valentine or animals
Crafts and Me pins

sarah kay birthday card

2012-01-31T04:59:00.012Z

Hi all
Here is a birthday card i have made for a fellow trimcraft member....Happy Birthday Rozzy...
I have used my all time fave sarah kay stamped image ...I have used the gorgeous trimcraft first edition papers from the Desert blooms paper pad.
The image was coloured with promarkers,The hatpins were handmade by me and here is a little tutorial on how to do them .The gorgeous ribbons and gems are from meiflower crafts. The flowers are from mulberry crafts.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan punches/dies
Hotshot Crafts flowers
Stampin With The Dragon Anything Goes
Do You Stack Up? ribbon
Crazy 4 Challenges lots of layers and embellies
My Sheri Crafts new things [pins ]
Scrap, Stamp and Doodle anything goes
Secret Crafter ribbon
Speedy-the-Cat's Friends' Challenge at least 4 layers
Paper Playtime anything goes and a blog hop
Shelly's Images use a sentiment/text on your card front
Truly Scrumptious something forgotten[ craftwork card sentiment]
My Time To Craft fave embellies [flowers and ribbon]
Crafty Cardmakers beads
Hooked on Crafts bright
Lollipop Crafts anything goes
My Craft Spot anything goes
Stamp and Create anything goes
Drunken Stampers use something new [pins]
Card Makin' Mamas something old[sarah kay stamp]
mytimetocraftchallenge. A for adorable
partytimetuesdays. anything goes [entry 1 of 2]
creativecraftchallenges2. bingo[brown,ribbon and flowers]

Fairy tabia

2012-01-30T10:29:00.002Z

Hi all
Here is another of my mo manning digi's...her name is Fairy Tabia...
I have coloured her with promarkers and the new metallic promarkers i had from hotshot crafts as a candy prize...lucky me.I added another set of wings for dimension.
I used trimcraft first edition dreamcaycher papers,they are embossed and glittered and gorgeous.
i used the usual TH tattered floral die s for flowers and flourishes.
the lush ribbon and buckle is from meiflower crafts and the card base, candy and sentiment is from craftwork cards and i have had it for 2 yrs !!! so its about time i used it up .The edge punch is from stampin up

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan punches/dies
Hotshot Crafts flowers
Stampin With The Dragon Anything Goes
Do You Stack Up? ribbon
Crazy 4 Challenges lots of layers and embellies
My Sheri Crafts new things [metallic promarkers and the buckle]
Scrap, Stamp and Doodle anything goes
Secret Crafter ribbon
Speedy-the-Cat's Friends' Challenge at least 4 layers
onestitchatatimechallenge. use a digi
Paper Playtime anything goes and a blog hop
Shelly's Images use a sentiment/text on your card front
Truly Scrumptious something forgotten[ craftwork card sentiment]
Everybody-Art-Challenge swirls
My Time To Craft fave embellies [flowers and ribbon]
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge bows[1 entry only]

meet kiki

2012-01-29T05:57:00.007Z

HI all
here is another of my new mo manning digi's ,this wee darling is called kiki ,I have used the gorgeous glittered new leaf paper pad from first edition for trimcraft.
I have coloured her with promarkers, I added a flower made with the TH tattered floral die.The elegant flourishes are TH die too.The stunning diamante buckle [new], taupe ribbon and gems [both new]and the irredescent butterflies are from meiflower crafts..
i also used a stampin up edge punch and i made the card blank with a scalloped square nestie.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Creative Inspirations anything goes
My Mum's Craft Shop flowers
Victorine Originals anything goes
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan punches/dies
Hotshot Crafts flowers
Stampin With The Dragon Anything Goes
Bronte and Bella's Challenge All My Favorite Things [digi's and promarkers]
Cute Card Thursday your a gem
Do You Stack Up? ribbon
Crazy 4 Challenges lots of layers and embellies
My Sheri Crafts new things [dies,ribbon and buckle]
Scrap, Stamp and Doodle anything goes
Secret Crafter ribbon
Speedy-the-Cat's Friends' Challenge at least 4 layers
onestitchatatimechallenge. use a digi

fairy mia card

2012-01-28T12:51:00.003Z

Hi all
I have been a bit naughty and bought a heap more mo manning images....i cannot resist them .so here is the gorgeous fairy mia...what a darling she is.
I have coloured her with promarkers,made the card blank with nesties and my new oval and scalloped oval go kreate dies and used the marianne d ribbon strip things which i have had for sooo long and hardly used ,be prepared to see a lot more of them now i have found them again!!!
The digi papers from the clipartfairy and are called the sweet candy pack ,wild orchid flowers.
The stunning teal coloured gems and teal satin ribbon which is on offer here at meiflower crafts and you can get a 23m roll for just 99p....bargain

challenges entered .....and there are lots!!!
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Creative Inspirations anything goes
My Mum's Craft Shop flowers
Victorine Originals anything goes
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan punches/dies
The Stamping Boutique die cuts
Hotshot Crafts flowers
I Brake For Challenges fancy folds
Truly Scrumptious something forgotten[ ribbon strips]
Crafty Catz - Things with Wings
Stampin With The Dragon Anything Goes
Bronte and Bella's Challenge (Mo's Digital Pencil) All My Favorite Things
Cute Card Thursday your a gem
Do You Stack Up? ribbon
Card Makin' Mamas something new[new digi]
Flutterby Wednesdays angels/fairy's butterflies
Creative Craft Challenges the colour blue
Lexi's Creations fancy folds
Stamps R Us a card for a child
Crazy 4 Challenges lots of layers and embellies
My Sheri Crafts new things [dies and image]
Scrap, Stamp and Doodle anything goes
Secret Crafter ribbon
Speedy-the-Cat's Friends' Challenge at least 4 layers

corner bookmark

2012-01-27T06:23:00.000Z

Hi all
Here is a cute corner bookmark i have made following a fab tutorial from here....I have used the trimcraft first edition papers from the dreamcatcher paper pad..the sentiment is a stamp i have had for many years and i had forgotten about!!!!
The gorgeous organza ribbon is from meiflower crafts [ who have a sale on teal ribbon and gems at the moment].The edge punch is from martha stweart and the flowers were made using a flower punch and card candy

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Creative Inspirations anything goes
My Mum's Craft Shop flowers
Truly Madly Crafty Challenges anything goes
Victorine Originals anything goes
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan punches/dies
Crafty Emma anything but a card
Little Claire's anything but a card
The Stamping Boutique die cuts
Incy Wincy Designs anything but a card
Hotshot Crafts flowers
Totally Papercrafts make your own flowers
I Brake For Challenges fancy folds
Truly Scrumptious something forgotten[ sentiment stamp]

Teal ribbon sale at meiflower crafts

2012-01-26T17:13:00.000Z

Hi all
Meiflower crafts has a fab offer on at the moment on her gorgeous 10mm wide satin teal ribbon roll.....it is now only 99p for 23m....[25yds]
also some of mei's adhesive gems and pearls are down to only £1.00 per pack.pop over and have a browse at this fab site for all your embellishment needs .....the p &p is only 99p too
happy shopping
tracey x

a pretty frame

2012-01-26T05:00:00.005Z

hi all
I am back from my jolly hols and i am well rested and rearing to craft....once the mountain of washing has been sorted !!!!
I made this pretty frame for trimcraft before i went on hols so here it is
I used a blank chipboard frame from here at http://www.cc-craft.co.uk/

.I have painted the entire frame front and back with a TH paint dauber in shell pink and left it to dry,
I then covered the frame with trimcraft first edition spring drop papers using pva glue and left it to dry
,I made some flowers using the spring drop papers and a TH tattered floral die and card candy
I added them with some swirls and leaves to the left corner of the frame
,I added two embossed marianne d corners,some butterflies and a gorgeous ribbon from meiflower crafts
The pic in the centre is from the fizzy moon decoupage hearts and flower pad.cute for valentines day i thought.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Belli Challenge frames
Crafty Creations anything but a card [valentines for kids]
Creative Inspirations anything goes
Flutter by Wednesdays embossing
My Mum's Craft Shop flowers
Pixie Cottage love and kisses
Paper Creations Ink love and romance
Truly Madly Crafty Challenges anything goes
Victorine Originals anything goes
Dream Valley Challenges animals
Unstampabelles anything goes
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan punches/dies
The Squirrel & the Fox critters
Crafty Emma anything but a card
Little Claire's anything but a card
My Sheri Crafts new things [frame and papers]
Card Crafters Circle bears
The Stamping Boutique die cuts
Incy Wincy Designs anything but a card
Lollipop Crafts wing it
Hotshot Crafts flowers
Totally Papercrafts make your own flowers
Colour Create pink/green optional handmade flowers
Craft Us Crazy valentines day/animals
Delightful Challenges anything but a card [valentines day]
Paper Crafting Journey floral
My Time To Craft fave embellies [flowers and ribbons]

ORIENTAL CANDY DRAW WINNER

2012-01-25T16:48:00.000Z

Hi all
here is my candy draw winner

Enter a lower limit:
Enter an upper limit:

Random Number:

THE RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR PICKED
NUMBER 16 .......C

Email me at lalkhamt@yahoo.co.uk and i will send your goodies asap
tracey x

Ribbon and Bows challenge at cardmadfairy's digi days

2012-01-20T08:00:00.006Z

Hi all
This is my gatefold DT card for the ribbon and bows challenge at the cardmadfairy's digi days. the challenge is sponsored by cardmadfairy's creations so a fabulous digital images are the prize for the winner

.I have used the beautiful "geisha " digi from here at cardmadfairy'screations .The papers are at least 2yrs old and i have no idea where they came from....The flowers are from mulberry crafts...The fantastic satin ribbon,chinese frog fasteners,pearl buckle and gems are from meiflower crafts
The sentiment is from stampin up from the heart set.
The lantern stamps are from stampin up kimono kids set.

Valentine challenge at the poodle parlour

2012-01-20T08:00:00.005Z

Hi all
Here is mt DT card for the poodle parlour's valentine challenge.The sponsor is milk coffee designs and i have used one of their images called valentine couple.
i have used the lovely in pink papers from the clipartfairy,you will find them here
I coloured with promarkers and i have used ribbons and pearls from meiflower craftsThe sentiment is a free bee from the digi doodle store shop

Blue and brown challenge at digi doodle shop

2012-01-19T13:00:00.002Z

Hi
Here is my DT card for the blue and brown challenge at the digi doodle shop.I have used the stunning digi called 1930 roadster and you will find it in the masculine section here at the digidoodleshopstore.
I coloured with promarkers.The backing papers are from the men in mind range at theclipartfairy'sblog which are free................I made it for my work colleagues hubby who as you might have guessed is 80 and a vintage car lover.
The key fob [which i have for 2 yrs ] is from my stash.

challenges entered

stampin up card

2012-01-16T08:45:00.003Z

Hi all
Here is a card i have made using all my lovely new stampin up products.....the stamp set was a my hostess gift and this is its first airing.I stamped the image in olive pigment ink and embossed it for some added texture.The green card ,white card and brad was sent to me by my stampin up demomstrator Rozzy as part of my make and take set.
I embossed the green card with the divine swirls cuttlebug folder and used papers from the trimcraft first edition new leaf paper pad.I also used a stampin up edge punch .i love the clean and simple design of this card ...its a look i struggle with usually as i tend to over embellish!!!
This is my last post for a while as i am off to tenerife in the morning for some Rand R so have a great week and
happy crafting
don't forget to enter my candy draw here for a chance to win some oriental candy...good luck
tracey x

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
.lexiscreations. anything goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenges something new[papers and stamps]
7 Kids College Fund something new
craftsandmechallenges. anything goes mega challenge
Let`s Ink It Up anything goes
One Stitch At A Time anything goes
thepinkelephantchallenge. fave colour [green]

candy pip says thank you

2012-01-14T05:11:00.006Z

Hi all
here is a card i have made featuring my fave stamp from sugar nellie....i think she is adorable and she is called candy pip.I rolled the dice 3x at shellysimagesblog and got no 2...ribbon, no 6...embossing [on the papers ]and no 8....bling [glittered papers]
I have also used my new stunning trimcraft first edition papers pad called hideaway.it is glittered embossed and double sided in the most vibrant lemon and lime and orange tones....delicious
The sentiment stamp is new and free from a mag
the hatpins were hand made and there is my tutorial on how to do so here
The gorgeous ribbon is from meiflower crafts,the flowers are from mulberry crafts.the scrolls are a TH die.the butterflies are a punch and i added card candy to finish it all off.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
.lexiscreations. anything goes
Gingerloft anything goes
Gingersnap Creations ribbon
Meljens Designs anything goes
Sarah Hurley Challenges thank you cards
Divas by Design thank you cards
Little Red Wagon itty btty/yellow/polka dot/bikini..[use any of these ]
My Mum's Craft shop girls
Squigglefly thank you card
Little Miss Muffet Challenges something new[papers and sentiment stamp]
Limited Runs anything goes plus metal[hatpins]
Shelly's Images ...roll them[2 ribbon,6 embossing,8 bling glittered papers]
Flutterby Wednesdays butterfly/angel/fairy and bright colours
7 Kids College Fund something new
craftsandmechallenges. anything goes mega challenge
Crafty Catz use something new
The Friday MashUp! thank you and or designer papers
2 Sisters use metal

VERY BASIC HATPIN MAKING TUT......

2012-01-13T10:00:00.001Z

Hi
I was asked if the hatpins that are featured in my candy are easy to make and did i have a tutorial for them....well thanks hilde for asking and so i have made this very ..basic...one for you to have a go at and use up all those excess beads you have lying about.

assemble the tools and findings... flat nosed pliers ,a spacer bead[i used a
daisy spacer[top right] ,a crimp bead [middle right ] a small gold
bead.[bottom right] an eye pin[i used a 50mm] and a selection of beads

starting with the daisy spacer thread your beads onto the eye pin in the
formation you like

push them all to the top of your eye pin and add your tiny crimp bead so it
is the last thing you put on the pin....then take your pliers and squash the
crimp bead flat so it keeps the beads in place on the pin...if the beads
move a bit which sometimes does happen you can add a dab of clear glue to
keep them still
I told you it was easy
have fun
tracey x

toptiptuesday. anything goes
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes

Thank you card

2012-01-13T09:11:00.000Z

Hi all
Here is a card i have made using the stunning images and digi papers from the clipartfairy....this little cutie is from the birthday ballooms beauties set and can be found here
I have also used a sentiment and sentiment frame from clipartfairy too on the inside of the card .
The flowers are from mulberry crafts and the ribbon and the buckle are from meiflower crafts,i used a stampin up punch for the leaves and the corners are a marianne d die.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
.lexiscreations. anything goes
.Crafty Bloggers Network anything but square
Gingerloft anything goes
Gingersnap Creations ribbon
Meljens Designs anything goes
Sarah Hurley Challenges thank you cards
Divas by Design thank you cards
Little Red Wagon itty btty/yellow/polka dot/bikini
My Mum's Craft shop girls
Squigglefly thank you card

Embossing at digi doodle shop challenge

2012-01-12T13:00:00.009Z

Hi all
Its challenge time again at the digi doodle shop.....the theme is "embossing" .I have used my new wonderful digi called jr bride and groom and you will find it here.at the digidoodleshop. in the anniversaries and wedding section
the papers are from my new fizzy moon mr and mrs decoupage and paper pack
I have coloured with promarkers and cut the shape for the card base using my XL go kreate dies.
the flowers are made using the tim holtz tattered floral dies which i then embossed using the cuttlebug swiss diots folder.
the flourishes are from a TH die too .The wonderful ribbon embossed ribbon and irredescent gems are from meiflower crafts.

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [digi]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers ]
Fairy Tale something new[digi]
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.lexiscreations. anything goes
.Crafty Bloggers Network anything but square
Crafty Boots new beginnings
Cupcake Craft something new[digi]
Gingerloft anything goes
Crafty Creations new[digi]
Divas by Design new beginnings
Gingersnap Creations ribbon
My Time To Craft hugs and kisses
Paper Take Weekly die cut and cute
C.R.A.F.T. celebrations
Craft Us Crazy anything new or humorous
Southern Girls' Challenge show us your sparkle[1 entry only]
promarkerchallenge. inspired by song...."i want to marry you " by bruno mars

Love forever card

2012-01-12T05:00:00.007Z

Hi all
here is a card i have made using my gorgeous new trimcraft first edition spring drop papers,they are embossed and glittered and gorgeous quality.
I used the go kreate XL frilly frames die to make the card blank and layers on the topper.
The flowers are made using a tim holtz tattered floral die.
The swirls are tim holtz elegant flourish dies.the stunning ribbon,diamante buckle and gems are from meiflower crafts
The wonderful sentiment is from cardmadfairy's creations new love range and they can be found here

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [papers ]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers ]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.lexiscreations. anything goes
.Crafty Bloggers Network anything but square
Crafty Boots new beginnings
Cupcake Craft something new
Gingerloft anything goes
Crafty Creations new
Paper Pretties use a sentiment as the focal point
Gingersnap Creations ribbon
Little Darlings Challenges fave colour[pink]

Mr and Mrs

2012-01-11T05:12:00.013Z

Hi all
here is another card i have made for trimcraft ...using their fizzy moon decoupage pad called mr and mrs.I have used the glittered die cut decoupage for the main image .the mirri card was from my stash .The edge punch is a martha stewart punch. The digi sentiment is from fairydustcrafts.and the ribbon and pearls are from meiflower crafts

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [papers anddie cut decoupage]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers and decoupage]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.papercreationsink die cuts/punches [entry 3 of 3 ]
lexiscreations. anything goes
anythingchallenge. anything goes [final entry]
.papertakeweekly. die cuts and cute
Crafty Bloggers Network anything but square
Crafty Boots new beginnings
Cupcake Craft something new
Unstampabelles anything goes
Gingerloft anything goes

my candy draw....WINNER UPDATED

2012-01-10T17:17:00.005Z

Hi all
I thought it was about time i had a candy draw for my followers....so here is an oriental themed candy for you .it consists of
1 dragon stamp
2 ink pads[gold and silver]
22 topper cards
twine
6 oriental peel off sheets
6 a4 backing papers
7 decoupage sheets
10 handmade beaded hat pins
i will also add some ribbons

all you have to do is become a follower and add your name to linky below.you don't have to post about it or add it to your sidebar if you don't wish too...those with no blogs ....add a comment and i will add you to the draw
I will draw a winner when i get back from my jolly hols on the 25th jan,i will post it anywhere in the world too ,so go on have a go
good luck everyone
the winner by random draw is

Enter a lower limit:
Enter an upper limit:

Random Number:

THE WINNER IS NO 16 .....C
EMAIL ME AT lalkhamt@yahoo.co.uk AND I WILL SEND YOUR GOODIES OUT TO YOU

Make a Wish

2012-01-10T05:10:00.004Z

Hi all
Here is a[ sort of ]stepper card i have made using my newest digi from mo manning....she is called "make a wish"...ever so easy to colour and oh so cute.
I have used the stunning new paper pad i had from trimcraft ...by first edition and it is called dreamcatcher...it is glittered,foiled,embossed and vibrant.
I have coloured with promarkers,added card candy that i cioloured so they would match.
The gorgeous ribbon and buckle is from meiflower crafts
The flowers are from mulberry crafts
The swirls are made using a TH die and the stamped sentiment is from a stampin up set called from the heart

challenges entered
Bronte and Bella's Challenge anything goes with a mo manning image
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [papers and digi]
challengeupyourlife. bingo[purple,die cuts sparkle]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers and digi]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
One Stitch At A Time use embellishments
Catch The Bug anything goes
Crafty Emma anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.papercreationsink die cuts/punches [entry 2 of 3 ]
.stampsruschallenges. anything goes/what did you get for xmas[new papers and digi]
lexiscreations. anything goes
anythingchallenge. anything goes
.papertakeweekly. die cuts and cute

Friendship card

2012-01-09T09:25:00.003Z

Hi all
here is an easel card i have made for trimcraft ...I have used my new , gorgeous first edition papers called new leaf.
I used the tim holtz tattered floral die for the flowers,TH elegant flourishes die for the swirls,a stampin up punch for the bird and leaves,a martha stewart edge punch,ribbon and pearls from meiflower crafts[who have a 25% sale throughout the whole store at the moment]
The sentiment is from fairydustcrafts

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
crazy4challenges. new [papers]
challengeupyourlife. bingo[ribbons,die cuts,buttons]
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers ]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
hotshotcraft.blogspot. easels
Dream Valley Challenges anything goes
One Stitch At A Time use embellishments
That Craft Place buttons and bows
Catch The Bug anything goes
Crafty Emma anything goes
Our Creative Corner show us your shaped cards
.papercreationsink die cuts/punches [1 entry of 3 ]
.stampsruschallenges. anything goes/what did you get for xmas[new papers]

LOTV mega candy alert

2012-01-09T08:56:00.000Z

Hi all
just a quick post to let you all know that Lilly Of The Valley are offering one lucky crafter 12 stamps as blog candy ....yes 12 stamps so pop over here and add your name to the list.to be drawn 15th jan
good luck everyone
tracey x

kisses

2012-01-07T12:47:00.001Z

Hi all
I have treated myself to 2 new mo manning images....here is the first ,she is called kisses and is truly adorable and so easy to colour in.
I have used my new gorgeous trimcraft first edition love letters papers .The flourishes are from Tim Holz elegant flourishes dies.The embossed corner is a marianne d die,the flowers are made with tim holtz tattered floral dies.
I coloured her wih promarkers .The edge punch is from stampin up
The gorgeous organza ribbon is from meiflowerr crafts ...who has a 25% SALE ON EVERYTHING IN STORE AT THE MOMENT.

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Robyn`s Fetish anything goes
Sentimental Sundays anything goes
Heart Song Inspirations anything goes
Incy Wincy Designs anything goes
Truly Madly Crafty Challenges anything goesFab 'n' Funky new[DIGI]
The Pink Elephant anything goes
Victorine Originals punch
crazy4challenges. new [digi and papers]
challengeupyourlife. bingo[ribbons,die cuts,buttons]
Card Makin' Mamas new
Delicious Doodles all things new[papers and digi]
Fairy Tale something new
Simply Create Too more than 2 layers
Bronte and Bella's Challenge anything goes with a mo manning image
Craft Us Crazy anything new[papers and digi]
Cute Card Thursday whats new
Shelly's Images use stash less than a month old[digi and papers]

Thanks challenge at cardmadfairy's digi days

2012-01-06T08:00:00.003Z

HI all
Its challenge time again at cardmadfairy's digi days and the theme this time is..."thanks".The sponsor is glitterbabe ....so a great digi prize for the winner
I have used the gorgeous digi called lulu from cardmadfairys creations and you can find her and all her digi friends here
I have used craftwork card papers and card candy and cream card.The gorgeous organza bow and diamante ribbon buckle is from meiflower crafts who are having 25% SALE ON AT THE MOMENT
I made the rocker card base with grande nesties and added glamour dust to her wings and she was coloured with promarkers

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Sparkles Forum anything but a xmas card
Secret Crafter anything goes
Robyn`s Fetish anything goes
Sentimental Sundays anything goes
Heart Song Inspirations anything goes
Incy Wincy Designs anything goes
Truly Madly Crafty Challenges anything goes
Whoopsi Daisy free and easy
Cupcake Craftroom anything goes
Digistamps 4 Joy something old[craftwork papers] something new[diamante buckle]
Fab 'n' Funky new[buckle]
Passion For Promarkers Challenge thank you cards
Pollycraft punch it
The Pink Elephant anything goes
Victorine Originals punch
Paper Sundaes something old[craftwork papers] something new[diamante buckle]
prairiefairyfridays. sparkly wings

Button Up at the poodles doodles

2012-01-06T08:00:00.001Z

HI
Here is my dt challenge project for the poodles doodles challenge ....this time the theme is "button up",so i have used the gorgeous little cutie called lacey ,you will find her and all her friends here at the digi garden .the challenge is sponsored by ooh la la so a fab digi prize for the lucky winner
I coloured with promarkers,added punched butterflies,sizzix flourishes and tattered floral die cut handmade flowers.the gorgeous papers are first edition love letters papers and are they are all glittered.the stamped sentiment is from sentiments4you. The gorgeous ribbon and pearls are from meiflower crafts who are having 25% SALE ON AT THE MOMENT

The poodles parlour are having a DT call too....so if you would like to join the friendly team and get to create with the gorgeous digi's that jacq has in her fab digi garden shop and the wonderful images from the sponsors every fortnight pop over here and apply....good luck everyone

challenges entered
Make it Monday anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays anything goes
.passionatelyartistic. anything goes
Sparkles Forum anything but a xmas card
Robyn`s Fetish anything goes
Sentimental Sundays anything goes
Heart Song Inspirations anything goes
Incy Wincy Designs anything goes
Whoopsi Daisy free and easy
Cupcake Craftroom anything goes
Digistamps 4 Joy something old[buttons] something new[1st edition papers]
Fab 'n' Funky new[1st edition papers]
Top Tip Tuesday anything goes
Pollycraft punch it
The Pink Elephant anything goes
Victorine Originals punch
Paper Sundaes something old[buttons] something new[1st edition papers]
That Craft Place buttons and bows