Last card of the year perhaps?

I am hoping that I will have time to do some crafting in between cooking and cleaning today but you never can tell. This card was rustled up very quickly last night using a gorgeous Paper Bag Studios image that a friend sent me. Isn't she adorable?
The paper is Basic Grey Kioshi and the cardstock is Stampin' Up! as is the sentiment. I coloured the image with Promarkers and then blended Antique Linen Distress Ink around it.

 I am entering this card into the following challenges

Sketch & Stash - #51
Fab n Funky - quick and easy does it
Passion for Promarkers - Mega Christmas challenge

Wishing all my followers and visitors a happy and healthy 2011.
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Fresh Brewed Challenge 28

Well we only have a few more days of 2010 to go and then we will be counting down to a New Year. Our boys will be staying up this year with us. I think last year we were all in bed as we got snowed in!!
With the new Year in mind the theme for this challenge is "Celebration". For my card I have used Gracie with Fireworks. There will be fireworks at the party we are going to but I'm sure we will be dressed a tad more warmly than Gracie is. She must be in Oz or somewhere!

The image was coloured with Promarkers and the DP is Basic grey Kioshi which has been inked around the edges with a gold chalk ink. Pop over the to the Fresh Brewed Blog and check out what my fellow teamies came up with. You can shop for Fresh Brewed images HERE.
Come and celebrate with us~ just create a new celebration themed

card and add your direct link to the inlinkz below
As always, you do not have to use a Fresh Brewed Designs image to play along, but if you have them, we would love to see them!!!

I am entering my card into the following challenges
Friday Sketchers - #134
Simon Says Stamp  - time to party/celebrate
Anything Goes  - the letter C  (celebrate)
Paper Playtime - New Year
Woodware USA - anything goes

If I don't post before Hogmanay, I wish you all a Happy New Year.
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Simon Says Stamp

Here is a my first attempt at a bookmark holder. You can find a tutorial HERE , thank you Yani! I have used a Tickled Pink Stamps digital image from their Christmas Collection. This is the final Christmas thing I had to make, looking forward to getting to make non-Christmas things while I off work. Nine lovely days off, bliss!
I have coloured the image with Promarkers and the DP is Papermania.
I am entering this into the following
Simon Says challenge  - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday challenge - digi image and anything goes

I hope you all had a great Christmas, thanks for visiting
hugs
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Daisy Doodles Challenge #24

It is time for a new challenge over at Daisy Doodles! This challenge is "Glitter - Sparkle - Shine". Use glitter or gems or anything that sparkles on your cards. The Pixie Cottage is sponsoring us this time and Michelle has very kindly offered up a $10 gift certificate to the winner. You must go see all the goodies she has to offer HERE


Remember you must use a Pixie Cottage or Daisy Doodles image for this challenge.

For my card I used the wonderful Poinsettia image which you can buyHERE. Miss Daisy is having a Jolly Holly 50% off sale just now so pop over and grab yourself a bargain.
I coloured the image with Promarkers, the cardstock is Stampin' Up! and the paper is Papermania.  The bow on the ribbon was tied using my Bow-Easy and the gems are from stash.
I am entering this into the following challenges
Top Tip Tuesday - Christmas
I Did It Creations - anything goes
2 sisters - Christmas
Fun at Fairy Knoll - Christmas
Digi's with Attitude - Christmas
Passion For Promarkers - Mega Christmas Challenge

Thanks for your visit and for any comments you may leave. Have a lovely Christmas
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Tim Holtz Giveaway

Fabulous candy to be had over at Yours Artfully. Head over and comment for your chance tow in some Tim goodies!!!

Friday again, how did that happen?

Here is my card for Daisy Doodles this week. I'm a bit late with it because the week has flown past and I have come down with a nasty cold/flu type thing. I got out of bed earlier tonight and managed to throw this together so apologies if it isn't too hot!!
I have used the adorable Pip the Penguin which you can find at the store by clicking on the link http://daisysdigidoodles.com/store/index.php?main_page=
The sparkle is courtesy of Stickles and the snowflake is a Marianne die. I have coloured the image with Promarkers, the papers are Henbury Lane Christmas. I am entering this card into the following challenges
Friday Sketchers - #133
Passion for Promarkers - anything goes
Bunny Zoe challenges - sparkle and shine

I hope you have a lovely weekend and that you are escaping from the snow that we have here
hugs
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Fresh Brewed 2 week challenge

Well the snow is forecast to return tomorrow BRRRR!!!! Managed to get my shopping finished today just in case we get snowed in.
To celebrate this wintry wonderful season we are challenging you to create something by theme.

The theme is:

Merry Christmas

 The challenge will last for two weeks. That gives you (and me) time to get last minute card making, shopping, relaxing and posting done!

Pop over and snag the freebie that Heather is giving away. You will find some bargains to with all Christmas, Snow People, Snow Buddies, and Jesus is the Reason images 50% off in the shop until Dec 22!!!
Just click HERE!

 I made my card using the Snowman with Kitten image. The papers are Papermania and I used lots of Crystal Stickles for sparkle.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

Sketch Saturday - #133

Catch the Bug - Winter Wonderland

Ellephantastic - Christmas/Winter

Our Daily Bread Designs - Christmas photo inspiration

Daring Cardmakers - Snow Much Fun

Stamp Something - digi day

I really hope you will join us for this challenge. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, thanks for stopping by today

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Party Time

It's time to party, check out the details HERE

A card to end the week

Yes, I can score another card off my to-do list. This cute little bear is from Di's Digital Downloads and he was a freebie, so thanks Di. I coloured him with Promarkers and added lots of sparkle with Crystal Stickles. The cardstock is Stampin' Up! as is the sentiment. I cute the image out using Nestabilites and the sentiment with SU scalloped oval punch. The lacy borders were done with a Martha Stewart punch, following the layout over at Sketch Saturday.
I am entering this card into the following challenges
Simon Says -Christmas but no red or green
Sketch Saturday - #132
AI Factory - Christmas
Sassy Studio - Christmas - non trad colours
Shirley2Girls - holidays/glitter
Paper Pretties - use punches
Papertake Weekly - Christmas - no red or green
Here is a closer look at the image. The link to Di's Digital Delights can be found in my side bar.

I also wanted to mention an award which Gill M kindly gave me

I have to give you 5 facts about me so here goes

1. I turned 40 this year!!!

2.My dress for the Christmas dance is too tight lol!

3.I am off to pour a nice glass of wine when I finish this post

4. Think I am in love with Michael Buble :0)

5. I really, really need a craft room so my boy can get some of his room space back

Now to pass the award on to 3 others. Mmmmm......... I know too many deserving peeps so I will award this to all the blogs I follow and I look forward to finding out more about you.

Thanks for your visit

hugs

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Fresh Brewed Challenge #26

This week's theme is Sparkle and Shine. I have used Angel Cakes and Mr Snowman and you can find her over at the Fresh Brewed stor HERE . Pop over to the  challenge blog  and see what my fellow DT members produced for your inspiration. Here's my card

The image is coloured with Promarkers and the papers are from papermania. I hope you can see all the sparkle. This was done using Stampin' Up! Heat and Stick powder and Dazzling Diamonds glitter. The snowflakes are a Marianne die set. The layout was last week's Simon Says challenge but I didn't upload it in time to enter the challenge(doh!) All the papers were distressed around the edges to look a wee bit "snowy". Here's a closer look so I really hope the sparkle comes through in this one.

I am entering this into the following challenges

poonful of Sugar - christmas card
Creative Card Crew - anything goes
Digital Tuesday - baby it's cold outside
Crazy Challenge - christmas
Paper Play - snowflakes
thanks for visiting, I do hope you will join us this week
Have a good day x

Sugar Nellie Competition

Sugar Nellie are having a competition to win a Spellbinders Grand Calibur. You can read all about it HERE
You have to make a White on White card - the only colour allowed is in the Simply Sassy image.
The image is called Hippie Chick and I have coloured her with Promarkers. I coated the edges of the card in Rock Candy Crackle Paint and added some flat backed white pearls from Stampin' Up!. Finally I added some white organza and tied the bow using my new Bow Easy.

Here is a closer look at the image.

If you like my card then please vote for me if I am lucky enough to get through to the final round.
thanks for visiting, please let me know what you think.
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Daisy Doodles Challenge # 23

It's time for a new challenge over at Daisy Doodles . This time we want to see "Festive Colors". Any colors that say "Christmas" to you. Remember you must use a Daisy Doodle Stamp to qualify to win. The prize for this challenge is a $10.00 Gift Certificate to Daisy's Digi Doodles Store. WOOHOO!! $10.00 can buy quite a few stamps.


For my card I have used "Toy Sack" which you can find HERE

The image is coloured with Promarkers and the papers are Papermania. I have used SU cardstock for matting and the sentiment is by Stamps Away.
We really hope you will join us this week. Here's a closer look at the image

I am entering this card into the following challenges

  Karber Christmas - digi and Christmas

Catch the Bug - anything goes
Sketch and Stash - #50
Secret Crafter - Christmas

Thanks for visiting, I really appreciate any comments you leave x

Another Christmas Card done and dusted

I am slowly getting though them and this time I've used the gorgeous poinsettia image from Daisy Doodles. You can purchase this HERE

I have coloured the image with Promarkers, the papers are Henbury Lane by Papermania and the cardstock is Stampin' Up! The sentiment is by Stamps Away.
Here is a closer look at the image

I am entering this card into the following challenges
Midnight Madness - sketch
Dutch Dare - Christmas
ABC - Christmas
Scrap Creations - anything goes
Stamps R US - holiday cards
Thanks for visiting, hope you have a lovely weekend and if you have time, pop over to Papercraft Planet  and join in with the fun digi day hosted by Fresh Brewed Designs and The Stamping Boutique. There will be challenges and prizes galore.
hugs
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Prairie Fairy has candy

Prairie Fairy has moved back to blogger and she is having some "spread the word" candy. Click on the link
HERE to be transported and get a chance to win.

Fresh Brewed Challenge #25

Welcome to another Freshly Brewed Challenge!!!


the challenge this week is to create a card using

RED PINK AND WHITE

Today we have something special for you. It is time for a new image release at Fresh Brewed Designs. Welcome Emma to the fresh brewed family.

You can find Emma with lots of accessories HERE
I coloured Emma with Cupcakes using Promarkers. The papers are Basic Grey, cardstock is SU! Lace and bling are from my stash and the sentiment is also SU!

I am entering this card into the following challenges
Friday Sketchers - sketch #130
Fab n Funky - birthday


I hope you will join in with us at Fresh Brewed this week. Thanks for visiting
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Whiff of Joy challenge

It seems like ages since I entered this challenge and to be honest I think I had forgotten about my WoJ stamps stuck out in the garage in the cold....what a crime! I just love this Oakley image and had great fun colouring him and adding Glossy Accents to the water.
The papers are Basic Grey and the cardstock is SU. I have followed the sketch from the WoJ challenge this week. The stars are Grungeboard shapes, coloured with Promarkers. I punched the borders with a Martha Stewart punch. The sentiment has been left off just now as I couldn't decide which type of card this would be. I'll add it when I decide who to send it to.
I am entering this into the following
There She Goes - Cards for Kids
Woodware USA - anything goes
Paper Play - stars
Whiff Of Joy - sketch

thank you for visiting my blog, I really appreciate your comments hugs
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BLOG CANDY WINNER - sorry for delay!!

THIS IS MY THIRD POST TODAY, SCROLL DOWN FOR FRESH BREWED DESIGNS AND BLOG HOP NEWS!!

Well I had to write all the names on little pieces of paper and fold them, put them all in a bowl, mis them up and then get the boys to decide who should pick out the winner!!!!!!!!! These things take time so I apologise for  the delay in announcing the winner of my birthday candy. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to comment and become a follower. The lucky winner is...


STAMPERSUE

Congratulations Sue, e-mail me your details and I will get your goodies posted to you
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Fresh Brewed Challenge!

Our challenge over at Fresh Brewed Designs  this week is Winter/Christmas Theme. I have used teh very cute Whistlin' Snow for my card and you can purchase him and lots of other great images HERE
The image is coloured with Promarkers and then I have added some Stickles to his hat and the "whistle".
I have used Papermania papers and some cardstock from SU! The sentiment is a Stamps Away stamp and I have added lots of sparkle with Diamond Stickles all around the edges and some gems from my stash.

I hope you will come and join us this week. The winner of the challenge will get an image of their choice from FBD.

I am entering this card into the following challenges
Sketch & Stash - sketch # 49
Digital Tuesday - let it snow
My Time To Craft - include a tag
OSAAT - a Season
Simon Says Stamp - let it snow
Pixie Cottage - let it snow
Stampin for the Weekend - Winter
Totally Papercrafts - snow/snowflakes
Hope you like my card, can't wait to see the entries
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High Hopes Blog Hop Coming Soon!!!

High Hopes Stamps will be having a blog hop to celebrate their new release on December 1st. Click on the blinkie in my sidebar for more details and join in the fun.
Have a good day
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Daisy Doodles Challenge #22

It's time for a new Daisy Doodles Challenge!!  This  challenge is "Anything Goes".   For this challenge you can do whatever your heart desires as long as you use a Daisy Doodles or a Pixie Cottage image.  The Pixie Cottage  is sponsoring us this time and Michelle has very kindly offered up a $10 gift certificate to  the winner.  You must go see all the goodies she has to offer HERE
We hope you will come and play with us.

My card uses the Tropicana image which you can purchased  HERE


I have coloured the image with Promarkers and then used a Sakura clear glaze pen over the glass. The sentiment is also from Daisy Doodles. Papers are Memory Box and they have all been inked around the edges. I have followed the Friday Sketchers layout but had to substitute the circle for a rectangle to fit in the image.

I am entering my card into the following challenges

Friday Sketchers  - #129
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle  - no flowers
Digi Doodles Shops Best  - anything goes


Thanks for stopping at my blog and for any comments you may leave
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Something for the Weekend

I have no crafty time this weekend as I am off to see my Gran who is celebrating her 80th birthday. Here are two cards I made for her.
I will draw the winner of my candy tomorrow night. Thank you to all who entered
Have a good weekend

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Three posts in one day....WOW!

SCROLL DOWN FOR FRESH BREWED CHALLENGE AND LOTV CARDS

The layout for this card is from this week's Midnight Madness challenge but I have turned it on it's side to fit the image. The DP is Laura Ashley and the ribbon is Old Olive grosgrain from Stampin' Up! The delightful image is from Daisy Doodles . Why not pop over, have a browse and enter their 12 days of Christmas raffle.
I have coloured the image with Promarkers and matted it on some Old Olive cardstock. The sentiment is Stampin Up!
I am entering this into the following challenges
Midnight Madness - sketch
Creative Card Crew - give thanks
Crazy Challenge - thanks

Thanks for visiting my blog today, I have had my quota of crafty time so until tomorrow....
hugs
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LOTV challenge

THIS IS MY SECOND POST TODAY, SCROLL DOWN FOR FRESH BREWED CHALLENGE

I was lucky enough to win this cute image as part of a blog candy so decided to ink it up and take part in this week's challenge over at LOTV. I have coloured the image with Promarkers and the papers are Papermania Honey & Hugs. I have blended Spun Sugar Distress Ink around all the edges.  I have stitched round all the panels, don't look too close as the stitching is a little wonky lol!
The image was then cut out using Nesties and matted onto some silver mirri card.
The sketch was from a Stampin 4 the weekend but their challenge wanted you to use the sketch and have a butterfly on your creation. I can't see a butterfly fitting this card somehow so can't enter their challenge :0(
I am entering it into the following
LOTV - anything goes
The Crafty Pad - Christmas Sparkle
2 sisters - Christmas
No Time To Stamp - Christmas in non traditional colours
Crazy 4 Challenges - Christmas

I hope you like and thanks for stopping by. Last few days to enter my candy.
hugs
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Good News!!

I have been accepted as a member of the Design Team for

Fresh Brewed Designs!!!! I would like to thank Heather for giving me the opportunity to work with her team.
This is my first card for her and is for our "Anything Goes" challenge. This little guy isTommy In Space and you can purchase him HERE


I have coloured him with Promarkers and the DP is K & Co Itsy Bitsy. The sketch was last week's Papertake Weekly so I am too late to enter that challenge.
I am however entering my card into the following challenges

Stamp With Fun - square cards
Cards For Men - animals (check out those cows jumping over the moon)
Gingerloft - the great outdoors (does space count?)




Thanks for visiting and I hope you will join in with Fresh Brewed this week.
hugs
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Forget Me Not

Here's a card I made with images that Miss Daisy over at Daisy Doodles did for charity.The papers and images are part of a set that will help raise money for child.net. All the information and the set can be seen HERE

Pop over and check it out.
I am entering this card into the following challenges
Stamp Something - used digi
Fairy Tale - anything goes
thanks for visiting and I hope you will pop over and read more about the charity.
hugs
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Sugar Bowl Time Again!!!

There's another great sketch over at the Sugar Bowl with the added optional them of buttons and bows. I have used this gorgeous Sugar Nellie image from the Autumn Collection(sorry, I don't know what the individual images are called. The image has been coloured with Promarkers, the papers are Basic grey. I punched the decorative border using a Martha Stewart punch and the buttons were from my stash. The sentiment is HOTP.
I am entering this card into
The Sugar Bowl - sketch
Burtonesque Dolls - anything goes
Hand Stamped Sentiments - Fall pic inspiration
Gingerloft - buttons

Hope you like my card, thank you for visiting and for any comments you leave. Only 10 days left to enter my birthday candy!!!
hugs
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Daisy Doodles Christmas Raffle!!

DAISY DOODLES IS HAVING A RAFFLE


This is how it will work:

Every time someone buys anything in the store, they will be given a raffle ticket.If you buy a set then you will get 2 tickets.

Then starting on 10th November, everyday a ticket is chosen and the winner gets a stamp from the store.

Then on 23rd Nov, will be the main prize...the 12 days and a $10 GC.

Each day that a ticket is chosen that raffle ticket will go back in the hat. So the buyers will have more than one chance to win each day. AND they will have a chance at the big prize at the end of the raffle on November 23rd.
What do you win? This entire set could be yours.

What are you waiting for , click HERE to go shopping
Good luck
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Daisy Doodles Challenge Time - Transport

This week's challenge is transport- land, sea & air. I have used the wonderful Doodlebug, isn't it cute?
The Doodlebug set has 3 versions of the car and 2 sentiments. You can buy the set over at Daisy Doodles .
This week's challenge is sponsored by Bonibleaux Designs. Here is a little info on them.

"Bonibleaux Designs carries all of your crazy "Dude" image needs. We bring you guy images and ideas for those hard to make cards for the "Dudes" in your life. Guys aren't about flowers and fluff. Guys are our heroes, our fighters, our beer chuggers and bug squashers.
Bonibleaux Designs bring you Manly Man images for your cards and gift ideas. We are all about the "Dudes" here."

The Winner of this challenge will receive 3 images of choice from Bonibleaux.

I am entering this card into the following challenges
Sketch Saturday - sketch
2 Sisters - birthday card
Crazy 4 Challenges - square cards


Hope you will join in
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Name those Kittenz

Well Kenny K is looking for names for his next release and boy are they racy ladies.

I am not really any use at coming up with names but as there are prizes to be had I thought I'd have a go

A- Racy Rhonda
B - Tittilating Tina
C - Dazzling Daisy
D - Emmi-Lou Lasoo
E - Michalea Schumakker
F - Desirable Di
G - Pucker up Patsy
H - Fishnet Fiona
I - Catsuit Caitlin
J - Racey Lacey
K - Howdy Helena
L - Dancing Davina

Bet my hubby could think of some other names!!!!

I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles!

I just love this image from Whimsy Stamps. She is called Maya Blowing Bubbles, by Crissy Armstrong. I coloured her with Promarkers. The papers are Basic Grey and the sentiment is Stampin' Up! The flowers were made with Retro Flower punches and a bit of bling.
I am entering this card into the following challenges
Sketch and Stash - #47 sketch
Stamp Insanity - punches
Anything Goes - the letter B (blowing bubbles)
here is a closer look at the gorgeous Maya

Thanks for stopping by. I went to my first Zumba class this afternoon so am expecting to be a bit sore tomorrow. Can't believe how stiff my hips are!! They sure don't move like the girl taking the class....

Looking forward to X-Factor results tonight. Wagner had better go!!!!!!

hugs

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Whimsy Fan Favourites Week

Whimsy Stamps are celebrating their 2 year anniversary this month. They are asking fans of Whimsy to submit a creation this week as part of the celebrations ans tell them what they love about Whimsy. I love the variety of images they offer from a number of very talented artists. Crissy Armstrong is one of my favourites and this gorgeous Gracie with Roses image is by her. I have coloured the image with Promarkers. The DP is My Mind's Eye, La Paperie and the sentiment is SU! Apologies for the poor photo, I left it too late to get any decent light.
I am entering the card into the following
Whimsy Fan Favourites
Stamp Something - pink
Fresh Brewed - anything goes
Lexi's Creations - Anything goes
Mojo Monday - sketch

Thanks for visiting me today and I hope you will return soon
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