Let's Get Stamping on Craft Bubble 31st October

Over in our group Let's Get Stamping on Craft Bubble we've got Kathy as our GDT. She had to design her own sketch, email it to the rest of the DT, the DT sent pics of their cards to her and she had to upload them this morning along with her sketch and card, for this weeks challenge. Here's Kathy's lovely sketch.

And my card. I didn't realise till I'd send Kathy my card, but I've missed a bit off.....
I used an Anya image, coloured with ProMarkers. The die cuts I got from Susie at Die Cut Dreams. The snowflakes are made with a sizzix die.A close up of the snowflake.

WSC 29th November

Heidi has designed the sketchie for this weeks challenge over on Willow Sketchie. It was lovely to work with too, so why not pop over and give it a go. Sharon has a new design, Happy Christmas To Yoo Hoo, just out and available HERE, so the DT were lucky enough to get to work with it, it's so cute.

Here's my DT card.I decided to make an easel card for a change for this one.

Silver Baubles

I bought this cuttlebug die last year and never used it. So this year I thought I'd give it a go. After cutting the baubles out, I than ran them through various CB Embossing folders and attached them to the card with foam pads, I think it would've been better if I'd used silicone then I could've shaped them, will do that next time. Then added some silver cord to finish of, what do you think?

Die Cut Dreams #20

The theme for this weeks challenge over on Die Cut Dreams is Wedded Bliss. So anything wedding related goes for this one. You also have the chance to win one of Susie's wall hanger kits for this challenge, so why not pop over and have a go, you never know you might just be the lucky winner.

Here's my DT card.The image is a stamp by Anita's (one of my first stamps) which I heat embossed. The papers are from Pink Petticoat. I made the flowers myself using a sizzix flower layer die.A close up of the flower and charm.

Monochrome Christmas

This is another Christmas card I've made to add to the box for this year. I've used a stamp from Inkadinkadoo. The snowflake is made using the spellbinders build a snowflake dies and the charm is from ebay.

A close up of the gems I added to the flowers.

Passion for ProMarkers

This weeks challenge over on Passion for ProMarkers is to use the colours Poppy and Forest Green. I used this week Laurens sketch from Lets Get Stamping on Craftbubble and a Forever Friends image.

Friday Sketchers

This weeks challenge over on Friday Sketchers is being hosted by Claudia, you can also win some digi image by Daisy May.

Here's my card.

The image is a stamp by Inkdinkadoo, the papers are from Pink Petticoat.
I added a few gems to the flowers.

Sketch Saturday

I'm off the mark this week with my challenge cards. There's a lovely sketch to follow again this week, over on Sketch Saturday.
Here's my card. I used a WOJ image, Willow with Lamp and I've coloured her with distress inks for a change.

And a couple of close ups, one of the lamp, I used a sukura glitter pen to go over the top of the colour, and the flowers I made myself using a Spellbinders die.

Let's Get Stamping on Craft Bubble 24th October

Today it's Laurens turn to host this weeks new sketch challenge over on our group, Let's Get Stamping, on Craftbubble Lauren joined our DT last week and she's come up with a lovely sketch. It's a great one for using up those strips of paper we all have left over.

Here's Laurens sketch.
Here's my card.
I coloured the image with ProMarkers and added just a bit of glitter. The snowflakes are cut from a spellbinders, build a snowflake die set.
And a close up of the detail.
I enjoyed using this sketch and think it's a great way to use up the scraps of paper we all have sat in our stash.
Why not pop over and join in our challenge.

Sketch Saturday #73

This card is for this weeks challenge over on Sketch Saturday. I've used my favourite Christmas stamp again, it's from Stampin Up.

This weeks sketch it sponsored by Cute Daisy May Digi Stamps, they are lovely images, why not pop over and take a lookie, You can also win 5 images from Daisy May, for this weeks challenge.

Die Cut Dreams #19

Over on Die Cut Dreams, this week challenge is 'Winter Wonderland'. I love making Christmas cards, though I do have a lot to make. For my card I used my favourite Christmas stamps. They're a set from Stampin Up.

Here's my card.I think these stamps make a lovely classy card, don't you agree?I coloured the image with distress inks and added just a little bit of glitter to give a little glisten to the snow. Why not pop over and join us for this weeks challenge, it's a good way to make a start on your Christmas cards....... lol.

Friday Sketchers #74

I was a bit unsure of doing this weeks sketch over on Friday Sketchers, but I'm pleased with the way my card turned out. The image is one I received from a Forum friend and the snowflake is cut from a spellbinders die.

Christmas Card

Another card using a digital image from Mo at Digital Pencil Too. Coloured with ProMarkers and the dangly I made myself from bits in my stash.

Passion for ProMarkers & Sassy Designs DT Call

This weeks challenge over on Passion for ProMarkers is to use any colours and to follow the given sketch. The image is a download from Mo Digital Pencil Too, I love it. I'm also entering this call for the DT call over on Sassy Designs By Susie. Why not pop over and take a lookie.And a close up of the flowers which I made using a spellbinders die.

WSC on Crafttubble 17th October

It's my turn to host the sketch challenge this week on the Let's Get Stamping group over on Craft Bubble. This week we also have Lauren as our new member of our DT. Since Sharon stepped down from the DT, we had a space empty and both Katie and I thought Lauren would be a good choice to join us. She accepted our offer and she's really looking forward to it. Why not pop over, join our group and take part in our weekly challenges.

Here's my card.
The image if from Charmed Cards and Crafts. I coloured her with ProMarkers and added glitter to her wings.
Here's a couple of close ups.
The snowflakes were cut using a punch and I just added some glitter and the gem in the centre.

Willow Sketchie Challenge 15th October

It's time for Willow Sketchie challenge again. Sharon has made a small change to the challenges from now on. She's decided we can now use any image we want, it doesn't' have to be from Willow Designs.
Here's my DT card.
I love this Santa stamp, the only colour I've added is to his face and eyes which I used ProMarkers for. And a gold gel pen for his glasses.
So why don't you pop over to Willow Sketchie Challenge and join in our challenges.

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge

There's a lovely challenge over on Peachy Keen. You have to use the colours blue and purple, and include a stamped image, a greeting and 3 snowflakes.
Here's my card.

I used a Whiff of Joy image, coloured with ProMarkers.

I added glitter to the snowflakes and a nice gem. I made the dangly myself.

Just Magnolia

For this weeks challenge over on Just Magnolia there's a lovely sketch to follow, why not pop over and have a go.I made the flowers myself with punches and covered them with Twinklet Diamond Dust.

Sketch Saturday #71

There'a a great sketch as usual over on Sketch Saturday this week.

Here's my card.The image is from Digital Pencil Too, by Mo, her hand drawn image are all so lovely, this is one of the first ones I've bought from her. I coloured the image with ProMarkers.A close up of the snowflake, I love this Cuttlebug die, especially when I've covered it in glitter.The Christmas tree charm, which I got from ebay, I think..... lol

Friday Sketchers #73

There's a lovely sketch this week over on Friday Sketchers, why not pop over and take part, there's still time..... lol.

Here's my card.I used one of the Whiff of Joy images of Henry mouse, isn't he cute. I coloured him with ProMarkers.Here's a close up of the glittered snowflake, the snowflake is a cuttle bug die.

Die Cut Dreams #18

Babies are us

The week ahead is "Baby loss awareness week" People whose lives have been touched by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or just after birth are uniting with others across the UK to show their support for the Baby Loss Awareness campaign 2009, which focuses on International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day on October 15th.

On Thursday at 7pm it's the Global Wave of Light. To join in if you have suffered a lose all you need to do is light a candle at 7pm in honour of the memory of your child.

There will be millions of candles twinkling across the world for our special babies, it's sad but so magical.

To find out more if you have been affected by a loss or would like to make a donation visit the official website If you'd like to visit the websites for the charities behind these events they are here:

UK SANDs

Babyloss

So for this weeks challenge on Die Cut Dreams the theme is Babies

We can't wait to see what you come up with.

Here's my DT card.
I did a stitched card for this weeks challenge. I love this design I think it always looks elegant. A close up of the stitching.And a close up of the flower which I made using the sizzix flower die.

Whiff of Joy #50

I've just managed to finish this card in time for this challenge over on Whiff of Joy. There's a lovely sketch by Rachel, to follow for this challenge.I coloured the image with ProMarkers

Here's a close up of the snowflakes. I used Twinklet Diamond Dust on the snowflake. I love this stuff as it actually looks like tiny ice crystals.

Christmas Card

Here's a Christmas card I finished yesterday, it's not for any challenge, just another one to add to the pile. I'm not sure whether I like it or not really, but thought I'll show it to see what you think.The flowers are a 4 petal stamp which I stamped up and embossed with gold EP, then cut out and stuck together.

Passion for ProMarkers

This weeks challenge on PfP was to use any colours and to follow a recipe which is - 3 different shapes, 2 papers and 1 ribbon.

Here's my card.The colours I used were meadow green, apple green, lilac and lavender, blossom and rose pink, and ivory and blush. The papers are from Pink Petticoat. I added glitter to the furry bits on her hat and also a little bit on the tree. I used a sukura clear sparkle pen for the ribbon and the hearts on the tree.
On one layer of the snowflake I added Twinklet Diamond Dust.