Loved Up ......

I have gone digi today, using the cute"Loved Up" digi set available from Nutshells.  Their digi sets are excellent quality, I have purchased some of the other sets and there is the bonous of them beingalm ost instant, no waiting for the postman!! 

I have used  the boy with heart from the "Loved Up" digi set, coloured with promarkers, copic spica dlitter doodlebug papers, DCWV c/s, MS heart punch, glossy accents, stckles glitter glue, pearls, gems, pins, sentinment is Stampin Up.

I am entering this card into the following challenges;

Nutshells challenge week 8, " 3 layers, ribbon, glitter"

A Spoonfulof Sugar  89  this brilliant sketch.

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge " Hearts"

Cute Card Thursday challenge 98 "spots & dots"

Stampin for the Weekend "Valentines" 

By the Cute and Girly "Love"

Fussy and Fancy challenge 3 "hearts"

Your Next Stamp Challenge 8 ......

There is a new challenge for you today at Your Next Stamp Challenges, the theme for challenge 8 has been set by owner Karen.    Karen would love to see "SPARKLE"!!!

I have used my favourite Your Next Stamp "Cup Cake Fhiona", she is such a sweetie, included in the set are 6 sentiment stamps, making the set excellent value  as the sentiments can be used with other stamps too!!!

As usual I have coloured Fhiona with my promarkers, and I have added lots of  sparkle (my favourite)  using copic spica pens, glamour dust, stickles stardust glitter glue and glossy accents!!  Well a girl can never have too much sparkle!!!  The papers are MME Pretty Please, which are a freebie on this months Cardmaking & Papercrafts magzine (UK), DCWV c/s, nesties, MS doillie punch, pearls, ribbon with a sparkly edge.      

A close up of some of the Sparkle, copic spica for her top, glossy accents shoes & hair band, glamour dust for the icing on her cake!!

I woild like to enter this card in to the following challenges;

Creative Card Crew challenge 43, "punch it".

Passion  for Promarkers week 35 any colours and "girls, girls, girls". (colours listed at end of post)

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A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 87, "lots of layering".

Simon Say's Stamp  "punch it".

You have two weeks to enter the challenge and you can use ANY stamp!!!  Visit the Your Next Stamp challenge blog and take some inspiration from the other talented YNS Starlets!!

Thanks for taking the time to visit me and don't forget to come back to join in the fun for the Your Next Stamp blog hop to celebrate the new January releases!!  21st-25th January!!!

lipstick pink, magenta, tea green, duck egg, sunkissed pink, putty, almond,

 sandstone, cinnamon, cocoa, burnt bumber, walnut

Tiptoe Fairy ......

I have made this card for the following challenges;

Create4 Fun week 47, I have used Bev's sketch, there is a Mermaid Anya stamp for this weeks lucky winner!!

Passion for promarkers week 27, "vintage" and any colours. (see bottom of post).

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 79, a colour combo " brown with pink/blue", this weeks sponsor is Whimsy stamps.

Quixotic Challenges week 4,  "tearing".

I don't tear/distress my papers usually but I feel quite pleased with how this card looks although in the photo it looks "peachy"??   I think I will just make the deadline for create 4 fun, as I didn't manage to get a decent photo yesterday!!

Papers - MME Wild Asparagus

Cardstock - DCWV

Image - Lili of the Valley, Fairie on Tiptoes

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

Colouring - Promarkers

Cuttlebug embossing folder

Promarkers - antique pink,dusky rose,pastel pink,olive green,marsh green,tan,cinnamon,cocoa,putty,sunkissed pink

I will be back later with another post once I manage to send the children to bed!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela  xx



 

Oliver the Penguin .....

I have made this card for the following challenges;

Kraftin' Kimmie week 6 "lotsa circles",  the prize this week is one of the new stamps from Annie Rodrigue.....Piper!!

Sketch Saaturday challenge 77, I have used their fab sketch, this weeks sponsor is Simon Says Stamp $25 gift voucher.

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 78 "make something for a baby's first christmas/pre-schooler", sponsored this week by Niki from Bunny Zoe's Crafts a cute "flapper" Anya.

Creatalicious Challenges 4, " create something for christmas" with lots of sparkle/glitter and snowflakes!!

I have used this cute stamp I recieved from Kimmi  from blog hop for the second release of Kraftin' Kimmie stamps!!  I found him perfect to colour with promarkers/copics and the quality of the stamps is excellent, I have some of the quirky Moonlight Whispers stamps too!!

I coloured this cute Oliver penguin with promarkers,glossy accents, ultra fine glitter, polar white flower soft, stickles stardust glitter glue, paper is PM, core'dinations c/s, snowflake punches,twinklets, nesties, embossing folders, pearls, ribbon, sentiment is Magnolia.

I have made another easel card today, they look so effective!!  I thought this cute penguin stamp would make the perfect Christmas card for Philip.  I found it difficult to take a decent photo today as the light has been poor today, such a cold wind too.

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela xx

Greeting Farm Easel Card ......

I have made this card for the following challenges;

Secret Crafter Staurday Challenge  week57, make an Easel card.

Passion for Promarkers week 25, any colours  and  the sketch I have followed for the top of my easel card, this weeks sponsor is The Secret Crafter, 6 promarker pens of the winners choice. I have listed the colours used at the end of the post!!

A Spoonful of Sugar, challenge 77 "create a scene, sponsored this week by Belles & Whistles stamps.

Cupcake Challenges 64, "snow much fun", sponsored by Digi Delights $10 voucher.

By the Cute and Girly, challenge 2 this month the theme is "winter wonderland".

I have used my gorgeous new Madelyn stamp & sugar plums fence, coloured with promarkers, copic spica glitter pens, papers are MME Colourful Christmas, DCWV c/s, glossy accents, nesties, sizzlits snowflake die, twinklets, polar white flower soft, cosmic shimmer glitter jewels, BG buttons, sentiment, charm.

There is so much sparkle in the snow, but no matter how many pictures I took it just did not show up???  I think this could be Lucy's Christmas card??  I love these papers they do make a change to the usual Christmas colours.

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela  xx

PROMARKER COLOURS USED,

putty, sunkissed pink, cool aqua, duck egg, maroon, rose pink, bright orange,mango, chestnut,cinnamon, caramel,shale, umber, walnut, butnt sienna, pastel biege, khaki, moss, olive.

 

                                               

                                                                         

Another Birthday Card ......

This is a card I made with the sweet Spring Tilda stamp that I recieved from Lilackat's mini candy giveaway,  Thank You so much, she is so adorable to colour in.

I am entering this card in the following challenges;

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 76, is this lovely sketch by Sonja, this week Bryony from Silly Monkey Crafts is sponsoring the prize - a Kraftin Kimmie Stamp!!

Basic Grey week 7 is a photo for inspiration, the colours are maroon, chocolate and cream, each challenge is now sponsored by Simon Say's Stamp, this week's prize is a Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses themed prize.

Quixotic Challenges, challenge 1,  this is a new weekly challenge blog set up by Elaine, this week's challenge is Birthday's in honour of Elaine's brthday!!  There is amonthly prize draw, £20 voucher for Quixotic Paperie, Elaine's on-line store, there is some gorgeous stash there!!

I have coloured Spring Tilda with promarkers, glossy accents, papers are BG Lemonade, I inked the edges with a brown ink pad, nesties, flowers, brad, charm, gems, sentiment is craftwork cards.

I will be posting my candy tomorrow!!   Thanks for stopping by,

Angela xx

A Last Minute Post .....

I may just be in time to post this card for the following challenges;

Passion for Promarkers week 23, any colours with an animal theme.

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 75, kitchen/cooking.

Sketch and Stash week 22, I have used the sketch, which is really simple and not too many layers, my favourite sketches!!

I have used Little Claire Designs "The Micing on the Cake" stamp (a new but neglected stamp), coloured with promarkers (cool grey 1-3, duck egg, cool aqua, buttercup), DCWV Sweet stack, glossy accents, stickles stardust, gems. I have embossed the edge of  the design with a brass stencil (I had to have a hunt around to find them!!).

I forgot to post this yesterday, hopefully I will get back to my cards, it has been such a busy week, looking forward wednesday when the children are back at school!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela xx

Your Next Stamp First Challenge ......

There is a new challenge blog Your Next Stamp, this is the first challenge set by Amy and it is a colour combo of "pink & yellow".  Your Next Stamp Store have the cutest stamps and other crafting goodies, for a limited time they have some digi stamps, I have used the very sweet Fhiona cute witch digi stamp.  The challenges are set every 2 weeks and there will be 3 prizes on offer for each challenge!!  You can see the inspirational cards from the very talented design team here.

This is the first time I have used a digi stamp, I found that it was easy to print out and I had no problems colouring the image with my promarkers. I have also used sakura stardust pen,  stickles stardust glitter glue, papers are BG lemonade, DCWV card stock, nesties, retro flower punches, pearls, sentiment is craftwork cards.  I like the colour combo, and although it is not a traditional colour scheme for Halloween I still think this has worked out ok.

I am entering this card into the following challenges,

Your Next Stamp challenge 1, pink and yellow.

Prize 1

The hostess of the challenge will pick her Favourite Card, that winner will get their choice of a stamp set PLUS a YNS Challenge winner Blinkie!!!

Prize #2
One Random participant will win a YNS stamp!

Prize #3
One Random commenter will win FREE shipping on any stamp order!!

Basic Grey Challenges week 5, I have used the lovely sketch by Martine.

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 72, Halloween. Sponsor Bunny Zoe's Crafts, new stamp "Ruffles a Present for You".

Allsorts Challenge 22, Halloween. Sponsored this week by Pink Gem Designs.

This is my first post will be back with another soon, thanks for stopping by,

Angela  xx

Frosty the Snowman .....

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I have used another of my new stamps I bought at Harrogate for this card, it is a Little Claire Designs stamp called "warming my cockles".  I have coloured him with promarkers (apricot & cool aqua), flower soft polar white, stickles stardust glitter glue, papers are BG urbain prairie & archaic, DCWV card, glossy accents, sizzix decorative border sizzlit, flower punches, pearls, ribbon, sentiment is craftwork cards.

I am entering this card into the following challenges;

Sketch Saturday sketch 70, I have used the fab sketch, I do love these nice simple ones that you can quickly make a card with!! This week the sponsor is The Craft Barn, kadoodle stamp "boules de Noel".

Passion for Promarkers week 19 colours "apricot & cool aqua" and flowers, I think these colours work wekk together. Sponsored this week by Craft Obsessions, a Martha Stewart cosmos flower punch.

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 71, "christmas", sponsored by Belle's & whistles this week, 2 gorgeous stamps, little witch, scarecrow & little wizard.

The Pink Elephant challenge 24, something with dots, punch and a tag. Their will be 2 lucky winners this week Your Next Stamp is sponsoring this challenge. (I have spots on the snow background of the stamp, flower punches, seniment tag.)

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela  xx

Autumn Card .....

This is my second card today, I have managed to fit this card around several challenges, although the picture is not too great as I left it a little late tonight.

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 69 "fall into autumn" sponsored this week by Michelle from Pixie Cottage with 2 very cute stamps for the lucky winner.

Lili of the Vallley challenge 36, colours "green, brown, orange".

Sunday Sketch and Stamp,challenge 11, Ariannes sketch, sponsored this week by Pink Petticoat, the design team hae made some amazing cards with these gorgeous digital downlaods.

I have used one of the many new stamps I bought at the weekend, this one is from Lili of the Valley "hug time" coloured with promarkers and stickles stardust glitter glue for the bow on the dress, papers are BG Archaic, nesties, ribbon, charm sentiment is craftwork cards. This is a great sketch to work with not too fussy the style I like as I love the neatness of the simplicity.

It's surprising how quickly the leaves are changing colour on the trees, I noticed the today while driving its definately autumn now, rather chilly too!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela xx

Another Double .....

I have made this card for two challenges,

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 68, a sketch by Michelle O. This weeks prize is sponsored by Bunny Zoe's crafts, *NEW* 6x6 Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses and 6 Christmas tree charms.

Passion for Promarkers week 16 colours "sandstone & blue pearl". This week is sponsored by Digi Stamp Boutique £10.00 voucher .

I have used my new Sugar Nellie Manga Girl coloured with promarkers, blue pearl, sandstone, spice, coral, cool grey 1-5, vanilla, ivory, blush. The papers are MME wild asparagus, DCWV cardstock, I have distressed the edges of the card and inked them with a brown ink pad, retro flower punch, roses, stickles stardust glitter glue, glossy accents usded on the arrow, sentiment is craftwork cards.

I like the blue & brown colour of this card and those Manga girls are a dream to colour!! I'm hoping to get some more blue/lilac papers at the show tomorrow as I don't seem to have very much in these colours, I have quite alist without the impulse buy's!! It's an early start as we have booked a breakfast workshop before the show opens then it will be time to spend, spend spend!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela xx

Combined Challenges .....

I have had alot of fun making this card and for the first time I have combined 6 challenges,

Just Magnolia week 20 "button & bows" I have used Tilda in Sprng Rain, buttons & ribbon.

Passion for Promarkers week 15 "girly & glitttery", this weeks sponsor is The Secret Crafter they have 6 promarkers of your choice on offer!! My colours are warm grey 1-5, black, blossom, rose pink.

Sketch & Stash week 18, I have used the sketch provided to make my card and my new nesties.

A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 67 "distressing" sponsored this week by Digital Delights.

Creative Card Crew challenge 26 "pink, black & white" colours to be used, sponsored by Whimsey Stamps.

Cupcake Craft Challenges challenge 55 a recipie, 3 buttons, 2 papers, 1 ribbon, this week is sponsored by Elaine at Quixotic Cards £10 voucher for her on-line store. I have shopped here before and there are some gorgeous products and I have always had excellent service!!

So thats quite a few challenges here!! I have used Tilda coloured with promarkers, glossy accents for the puddle, paper is BG sultry & DCWV card stock, it was quite a novelty to make only 2 papers work for the challenge, but as distressing was one of the challenges I used a distressing tool around the pannel and a brown ink pad and chalks to give the edges and flowers a distressed look. I have used stickles stardust around the edge of the pink frame, cut with nesties, ribbon, gems, buttons, retro flower punch.

I thought Tilda in Spring Rain is just perfect for the weather at the moment, we have been lucky today as we have had a lovely day at York with friends and the weather stayed dry, alothough its pouring down again now!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela xx

1 Card, 2 Challenges .....

This first challenge is, A Spoonful of Sugar challenge 64, a sketch by Camilla, it looks quite complicated but it was really simple to follow, I have rotated the sketch to fit my design, I am pleased with the result. This weeks challenge is sponsored by Bryony from Silly Monkey Crafts, she has a newly released of a set of Bear Essentials stamps for a lucky winner!!

The second challenge is Passion for Promarkers week 12, the colour to use are Cocoa& Rose Pink. This weeks sponsor is Yellow Moon and they have a £10 voucher to spend on any craft supplies or childrens crafts at Barker Ross.

I have used my new Swiss Pixies Liesel with Wheelbarrow from Bunny Zoe's Crafts, My stamp arrived yesterday so I thought I would ink her right away!! She is lovely to colour, I used promarkers cocoa and rose pink as the main focus of the colours, highlight with a white gel pen, sakura stardust pen for her wings, glossy accents for her boots and the heart on the wheelbarrow, stickles sequin glitter glue, papers are BG Lemonade, Core'dinations, nestabilities, mini flower and leaf punches, gems.

The promarkers used are, cocoa, cinnamon, sandstone, rose pink, blossom, vanilla, blush, ivory, cool grey 1 & 2, lime, marsh green, moss, lemon.

It's been another lovely day here again, hope you have had good weather too!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela xx

CHOSEN FOR THE TOP 5 THIS WEEK AT PASSION FOR PROMARKERS!!

A Triple Challenge .....

I have managed to combine 3 challenges for this card;


Passion for Promarkers week 12 - Sketch, the sponsor this week is Secret Crafter and they are giving 6 promarker pens of your choice!!


A Spoonful of Sugar week 63 - "Floral Fantasy", they want to see flowers on your card, the sponsor is Belle's & Whistles, they have a cute Lil' Miss Poppy Stamp to give away!!


Papertake Weekly - Four Seasons, make a card using the colours of your favourite season,
Pink Gem are sponsoring this weeks prize, a Skipping Millie Stamp!!


I have used Sweetheart Tilda coloured with promarkers, sakura stardust pen for that extra sparkle, papers are K & Co Mckenna, DCWV card, nesabilities, cuttlebug swiss dots folder, retro flower, leaf and snowflake punch, ribbon, charm, pearls.


Promarker colours used are, marsh green, moss, red, berry red, sandstone, cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla, ivory, blush.


There are more flowers on my papers but most of them ended up covered with the layers!!


We have had a lovely few days away, Thomas land at Drayton Mannor was really good, we would reccommend it to anyone with small children there are lots of suitable rides and it is really well designed. Its been a lovely weekend, but it seems all change this morning, its raining and we were planning to go to York Maze later??


Hope you all had a good weekend and enjoyed the good weather.


Thanks for stopping by,


Angela xx

A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 62 .....

Caryn has made a great sketch to follow this week at A Spponful of Sugar and there is the most amazing High Hopes Santa and Christmas charms on offer for one lucky crafter, sponsored by Bunny-Zoe's Crafts. There's lots of gorgeous stash in this online shop, and I've always had really fast delivery too!!

I have stamped Miss Anya and again coloured her with promarkers, papers are BG Urban Prairie, DCWV cardstock, cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, nestabilities, retro flower punch, tiny flower punch, small star gems, greeting is from Craftwork Cards.

The colours look brighter than this picture shows, but I think the dark wet day has dulled them too!! Hopefully will be back later with another card, going to get my house in order so I can have a couple of days without constantly doing housework if thats possible!!

Angela xx

My First Triple Challenge .....

This is the first time I have combined challenges to make a card. I have swirls for A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 61, I chose black, white, lilac and grey from the Papertake Weekly Challenge and I have used the Sketch and Stash sketch 15!! I have managed to enter 3 challenges for the first time, all of them were really inspiring and I will definately be entering them again.



I have stamped my new C.C Design Gretal stamp from Quixotic Cards, cuttlebug swirls embossing folder, neglected scraps of lilac card and glitter card, coloured with promarkers,, sakura stardust pen for sparkly wings, silver card candy from craftwork cards.

I think that about covers everything here, I manged to make two cards last night so I will be back later to post that one too!!

Hope you are having a nice weekend.

Thanks for stopping by,

Angela xx