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.
x

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.
x

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
x

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
x

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
x

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

x

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

x

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.
x

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
x

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
x