Saturday, 31 March 2012

Craft Your Day's Away Challenge#42 DT Card

My Flip Over DT Card

Morning Peeps.  Another two weeks flown by.  It is time for another super Challenge over at
CRAFT YOUR DAY'S AWAY.  This fortnight it is MY choice and it is "Easter".  Our sponsor this fortnight is :-


                                                                        STAMP FAIRY

For my card this time I have used an image from STAMP FAIRY which was kindly given to the DT by them to use.  The colouring medium is Promarkers.  The spots on the egg have been glittered using "Egg Medallions" art glitter by Art Institute Glitter.  The dp's are "Springtime" Echo Park Paper Co.  I have used S4-127 "Classic Scalloped Squares Large" and S4-006 "Squares" by Spellbinders.  The four bows are from my stash.

Have fun and good luck.

I would like to enter this for:-
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#106 - Anything Goes
ONE STOP CRAFT - Ch#176 - Easter
CRAFTY PURPLE FROG - Ch#37 - Anything Goes
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS - Easter
DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES - Easter
PAPER PLAY CHALLENGES - wk13 - Easter
PARTYTIME TUESDAYS- PTT#61 - Anything Goes
STAMPIN FOR THE WEEKEND - Ch#6 - Anything Goes
SWEET STAMPIN - Spring or Easter
TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS - Ch#110 - Easter
TOP TIP TUESDAY - Ch#73 Easter or/ and Animals
CARD MAKIN MAMA'S - Easter

Hugs

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Thursday, 29 March 2012

Digi Doodle Shop Challenges#101 DT Card

Morning Peeps.  It is Thursday again!!!  This week it is the turn of RUTH'S team over at DIGI DOODLE SHOP CHALLENGES This week the theme is "FRIENDSHIP".

My 8 x 8 DT Card



My digi this week from THE SHOP is "Sleeping Kitten and Mouse (Cecil).  This can be found-Shop by style -Animals - On the funside.   The colouring mediums are :- Promarkers - Sakura Glitter Pens  and DI's.  The dp is "Complete Boy" 8 x 8 sheets, item#TBB001 My Mind's Eye.  I have used a "Madera Corner" style no. 98237 Memory Box die, also "Fleur De Lis Squares" S4-318 Spellbinders.  The sentiment is also from THE SHOP and can be found in the FREE section.  The ribbon is from my stash.


Why not pop over to the CHALLENGE BLOG and join us in this great Challenge. The lucky winner will win a $10 gift certificate to spend in THE SHOP . We will also have 2 runners up who will get a badge to wear on their blogs. All 3 winners will also be in the running, if they wish to join us as a Guest Designer, working along side the DT for the following month. Pop over to see my team mates projects and you will be amazed.
I hope you enjoy this Challenge and good luck.

Hugs
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Great Granddaughter - Marjorie & Fred

I was asked to make a very quick baby card by one of the elderly ladies in my apartment block, it had to be very simple.  A small card and no embellishments to make it bulky for posting!!!!

6 x 6 Square Card

The digi iamge is "Baby Girl" from DIGI DOODLE SHOP.  The colouring medium is Promarkers.  The image has been cut and mounted using S4-115 "Petite Scalloped Circles Large" and S4-114 "Standard Circles Large" by Spellbinders.  The embossed panel is a Cuttlebug embossing folder.  The two ribbons are from my stash.  I am afraid I didn't enjoy making this one, possibly it was because I couldn't do all the embellishments I wanted to do.

Thank you for looking.

I would like to enter this for:-
CRAFTY PURPLE FROG - Ch#37 - Anything Goes
PAPER PLAY CHALLENGES - Week12 - Spring Colours
PATTIES CREATIONS - Ch#40 - Anything Goes
SWEET STAMPIN CHALLENGE- Anything Goes


Hugs

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Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Creative Card Crew Challenge#7 DT Card

Morning peeps.  Tuesday again so it must be time for another  great Challenge over at 
CREATIVE CARD CREW.  This fortnights theme is "Spring".  Our sponsor is:-


You could win a $10 Gift Voucher to spend on their site.

My 6 x 6 DT Card

The digi image and sentiment are from STAMP FAIRY and are called "Clementine Spring2". The colouring medium is Promarkers.  The dp is "Summer Breeze" by Mindy Terasawa First Edition FEPAD027. This has been glittered but I don't think it shows very well in the photo. The border is "Spring Border" die Style No.98115 Memory Box.  The flowers are from my stash.

Have fun and good luck.

I would like to enter this for:-
CRAFTY PURPLE - Ch#37 - Anything Goes
DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES - Easter Treats
PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY - Ch#5 - Pretty Pastels
PAPER PLAY CHALLENGES - Week12 - Spring Colours
PATTIES CREATIONS - Ch#40 - Anything Goes
SPARKLES FORUM CHALLENGES - Ch#30 - Mothers Day or Spring
SWEET STAMPIN - Anything Goes
JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE - Spring is in the Air
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#106 - Anything Goes
Hugs
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Blog Award

Morning folks.  I had a surprise when I opened my blog this morning.  I had been given this lovely award by the lovely Amy of RED HEADED CRAFTER.  Thank you sweetie for this honour. 


Here are the rules and guidelines for this award:
~Thank the person who gave you this award. That’s common courtesy.  

~Include a link to their blog. That’s also common courtesy — if you can figure out how to do it. 
~Next, select up to 16 blogs/bloggers that you’ve recently discovered or follow regularly. 
~Nominate those  bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award — you should include a link to their site for others to see how versatile they really are.
~Finally, tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself."

Here are my 7 things:

1) I love to put lace/ribbons and flowers on all my cards if the theme allows. I need to learn how to make a good flower arrangement though!!!

2) I hate travelling by train, especially on the underground, this throws me into panic.

3) I am an only child.

4) I love swimming (Well doggy puddle) Lol!!!

5) I was 60!! in January.

6) I use to belong to the Salvation Army in my younger years.

7) I love to meet up with friends at the craft fairs.

Now onto my very difficult choice, there is so many lovely crafter's out there:-

Lorraine COLDWATERS 2
Amy RED HEADED CRAFTER (back to you sweetie)
Cheryl SHE STAMPS


All well deserved ladies.

Hugs

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Saturday, 17 March 2012

Craft Your Day's Away Challenge#41 DT Card

Morning Peeps.  Saturday again.  It is time for another super Challenge over at CRAFT YOUR DAY'S AWAY,  This fortnight it is our lovely GAYNOR'S choice.  She has picked "Just for Men/Boys + Buttons"

Our Sponsor is:-
                                                                    CRAFTY EMMA


The Digi image I have used this time is "Thomas" by Sugar Nellie.  The colouring medium is Promarkers.  The dp's are "Complete Boy" item#TBB001 My Minds Eye.  The buttons have been punched using a Woodware punch. I have used Bakers Twine through the buttons and across the card.

I hope you have fun playing this challenge and good luck.

I wish to enter this for:-
CARD MAKIN MAMA'S - Ch#41 - Buttons
DYSU - Use Your Favourite Colour
GUYLOUS INIMITABILITY - Monochromatic
I LOVE PROMARKERS - Ch#108 - Anything Goes
PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY - Ch#5 - Pretty Pastels
PARTY TIME TUESDAYS - #59 - Monochromatic
TOTALLY PAPERCRAFTS - Ch#108 - Male Card

Hugs
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Friday, 16 March 2012

2012 Jenny's 60th Birthday Card

Afternoon peeps.  My card today has been my nightmare for the past few weeks.  A lady in our apartment block asked me to make her Daughter's 60th Birthday card.  Yes of course said Cathy, what is her likes?  Butterflies/Flowers/Vintage?  No she says, she isn't feminine at all and her life revolves around the local football team who she works for, tennis that she watches, badminton that she plays and scrabble.  She also wanted two of these on the same card!!!  HELP!!!  She only listed the other interests when I looked dismayed at the football suggestion.   My worry was that I couldn't make it look special for a special birthday.  I hope I have succeeded.

8 x 8 Easel Card - Side View

8 x 8 Easel Card - Front View
The digi images are "Tennis" from Kenny K and "Football Holly" from Digi Stamp Boutique.  Both have been coloured using Promarkers.  The bp's are freebies from Free Craft Downloads.  Ribbon and Lace are from my stash.  Football shield from Google.  Tennis Racquet and Ball from Sweet Pea Pollys Craft Things.  Sentiment is Computer generated.

Hope she likes this, I am so worried about it.  I will be making a box for it but will not make that until she approves the card.

Thank you for looking.

I wish to enter this for:-
LITTLE MISS MUFFET - Ch#30 - Easel,Shaped or Step Card
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#104 - Use a Digi
I LOVE PROMARKERS - Ch108 - Anything Goes
CARD MAD FAIRY DIGI DAYS - Ch#29 - Add a Sentiment

Hugs
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Thursday, 15 March 2012

Digi Doodle Shop Challenges#99 DT Card

My 8 x 8 DT Card


Morning Peeps.  It is Thursday, so that must mean it is time for another super duper Challenge over at  DIGI DOODLE SHOP CHALLENGES.  The image I have used this week is the adorable "Beach Babes". This can be found in THE SHOP  by going Shop by Type -  People Section - Children and Babies.  The colouring medium is Promarkers.  I have used two different dp's, "Tiny Wonder" item#311 Little Sprout Michelle Coleman Fancy Pants Design and "Whimsy Scallop's" item#ST11007 Springtime Echo Park Paper Company.  The sentiment tickets are from Crafty Ann.  The Flip Flops are by Dress it Up - Button Fun - 2288. The flower brad is by K and Company Code:545328.  The clock face is "Weathered Clock" - Tim Holtz Alterations BigZ Sizzix die - 657190.

Why not pop over to the CHALLENGE BLOG and join us in this great Challenge. The lucky winner will win a $10 gift certificate to spend in THE SHOP . We will also have 2 runners up who will get a badge to wear on their blogs. All 3 winners will also be in the running, if they wish to join us as a Guest Designer, working along side the DT for the following month. Pop over to see my team mates projects and you will be amazed.

I hope you enjoy this Challenge and good luck.

I wish to enter this for:-
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#104 - Use a Digi
CRAFTS AND ME - Ch#75 - Let's see Circles ( Flower/Clock Face)
I LOVE PROMARKERS - Ch#108 - Anything Goes
                                                                     
Hugs
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Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Creative Card Crew Challenge#6 DT Card

Morning peeps.  The day has arrived and I can shout it from the roof tops.  This is my first DT card with CREATIVE CARD CREW.  The girls have given me a lovely welcome but I am still so nervous.  The Challenge is just about to start.  This fortnights Challenge is "Vintage"

My 8 x 8 DT Card
Today I have used a very neglected stamp from my stamp box " Dragonfly Collage" #4509 Hampton Art Stamps.  It has been stamped with a tinted emboss ink pad - embossed with Copper embossing powder from Ranger.  The dp is "The Mariposa Stack" 8 x 8 sheets by DCWV PS-006-00056 it has been glittered but I don't think it shows in the photograph.  The Doily has been cut using "DL101 English Tea Party" die by Cheery Lynn Designs, I have coloured it with a Promarker.  The ribbon roses are by Creative Expressions.

Our sponsor this time is:-

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The prize is $20 gift voucher to be spent in their store.

Please pop over to THE CREATIVE CARD CREW BLOG to enter this super Challenge and see my team colleagues super creations.

I wish to enter this for:-
CRAFTS AND ME - Ch#74 - Things with Wings
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS - Things with Wings
GUYLOUS INIMITABILITY - Things with Wings
PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY - Ch#4 - Anything Goes

Good Luck
Hugs
                                                 xxxxx

Monday, 12 March 2012

Karen's Doodles Challenge#100 DT Card

My 8 x 8 DT Card


Morning peeps.  It is time again for another Challenge to start over at KAREN'S DOODLES CHALLENGE BLOG.  This week our challenge is "Something Special"  Well I think my friend's 60th Birthday is something special.

I have used is TROPICAL ROSIE SET .  I have wanted to use this image for a very long time.  The colouring medium is Promarkers and Sakura Glitter pens.  The dp's are "Delightful Stripe - Springtime" item# ST11008 Echo Park Paper.  The flower is from my stash.  The glitter sun glasses are from Dress it Up item#4429.  The 60 was cut using a Cuttlebug Alphabet die.

Anyone can enter our challenges but remember only entries using Karen's Doodles images will
be eligible for the first place prize and Card of the Week.
  • 1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the DT choice of best entry using a Karen's Doodles image
  • 2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles
3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of your choice from Karen's Doodles

Have a great time playing this Challenge and good luck.


This is sadly my last DT card for Karen's Doodles, I made the decision to move on to pastures new.  I will of course still see you all in blog land.


I am entering this for:-


PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY - Ch#4 - Anything Goes
ONE STITCH AT A TIME- Ch#104 - Use a Digi

                                                                          Hugs

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Saturday, 3 March 2012

Gus Golf

Morning peeps.  This is my second post of the day, the first one was scheduled.  I was out early this morning to post a card off to my ex disability swimming tutor, as it was large and raised I thought I had better get it checked.  She is soon to go into hospital for a heart operation and is so scared bless her.  She is 80 years old so it does make it even my scary and she is asthmatic which does again make it frightening.   This is not the card I sent her by the way.  Lol!!!

A5 Card
The great digi image I have used for this card is "Gus Golf", the sentiment is from the same package by Bugaboo.  The colouring medium is Promarkers.  The glasses and golf ball I have used Glossy Accents.  The golf tee and ball on the side I have cut using the die "Hole in One" S4-026 by Spellbinders.  The dp's are  "Complete Boy" item#TBB001 My Minds Eye.

Thank you for looking.
I would like to enter this for the following:-
CREATIVE CARD CREW - #5 - Humor
PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY - Ch#4 - Anything Goes
PAPER PLAY CHALLENGES- Wk9 - Something Old, Something New (New digi Image and dp's - Old die)
PARTYTIME TUESDAYS- Ch#57 - Anything Goes

Hugs
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Craft Your Day's Away Challenge#40 DT Card

Morning Peeps.  It is Saturday so it means another super Challenge is about to start over at
 CRAFT YOUR DAY'S AWAY .  This fortnight our theme is "Mothers Day"  being as it is only two weeks away.  This is the choice of our lovely Donna.

Our sponsor is:-

The DT team were given some great images to work with.

My 8 x 8 DT Card
I couldn't bring myself this year to actually put Mothers Day on my card as I haven't long lost both my Mum and Dad.  I have put on the sentiment :- thanks for always being in my Balcony which was a freebie from Sentimental Sundays.

The image is "Victorian Birdcage" from Meljens Designs.  The colouring medium is Promarkers and Sakura Glitter pens, although you can not see the glitter in the photograph.  I have used Antique Linen DI round the edges.  I have used "S4-319 Lattice Rectangles Die" by Spellbinders.  The dp is from the "Mariposa Stack" 8 x 8 PS-006-00056 by DCWV, it is really lovely but the glitter effect doesn't show up in the photograph and the colours are a lot deeper.  The Lace and Rose heads are from my stash.

Hope you have fun playing this Challenge and good luck.

I would like to enter this for:-
ALLSORTS CHALLENGE -  Wk144 - Spread your Wings
CRAFTS AND ME - Ch#73 - Pretty in Lace
DO YOU STACK UP - #61 - Things with Wings
PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY - Ch#4 Anything Goes
PAPERPLAY CHALLENGES- Wk9 - Something Old, Something New( Old lace,die - New dp and digi Image)
PATTIES CREATIONS - Ch#38 - Vintage
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#102 - Use a Digi Spring/Easter
                                                                     
                                                                        Hugs


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Thursday, 1 March 2012

Digi Doodle Shop Challenges#97 DT Card


Morning peeps.  Sorry again about the quality of the photo but I am still having to use my camera as hubby's is still poorly.   Right on to the reason I am here, get on with it I hear you shout!!!  It is Thursday so that must mean it is time for another great Challenge over at DIGI DOODLE SHOP CHALLENGES.  It is Ruth's team's turn this week and we would like you to use Pink and Green.

My A5 DT Card.

The image I have used this week is the very cute"Garden Worm".  This can be found in the 99c section of THE SHOP . There are some super images in this section but when they have gone they will not be repeated. Oops - This was a scheduled post and I did say be quick, the 99c section has been removed for awhile (Sorry) if you liked this image. The colouring medium is Promarkers.  The lace on the hat is from my stash.  The sentiment is computer generated and doesn't come on the image.  The image has been mounted using "S4-319 Lattice Rectangles" by Spellbinders.  The fence has been cut using "Lovely Fence" by Magnolia Doo Hickey's.  The dp is "Cherry Blossoms NWCE-P-CB7" by Nitwits.  The butterfly charm is from Mei-Flower.

Why not pop over to the CHALLENGE BLOG and join us in this great Challenge. The lucky winner will win a $10 gift certificate to spend in THE SHOP . We will also have 2 runners up who will get a badge to wear on their blogs. All 3 winners will also be in the running, if they wish to join us as a Guest Designer, working along side the DT for the following month. Pop over to see my team mates projects and you will be amazed.

I hope you enjoy this Challenge and good luck. Before you go though I have some things to announce.  Firstly:- We are having a DT Call - go HERE to find out the information.



Secondly:- We are running a Newsletter Contest -  go to THE SHOP for details.


Thirdly:- Check out this month's special offer HERE


I am entering this for:-
ALLSORTS CHALLENGE - Your Choice
DAISY DOODLES CREATIVE CHALLENGES - Ch#54 - Colour Your World
DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES - Spring Colours 
ONE STITCH AT A TIME - Ch#102 - Use a Digi Spring/Easter
PAPER CRAFTING JOURNEY- Ch#4 - Anything Goes
PAPERPLAY CHALLENGES - WK9 - Something Old, Something New (Old Paper and       Charm/New Image and Fence Die)
PARTYTIME TUESDAYS - Ch#57 - Anything Goes


Hugs

Cathy
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