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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Would you like to name this image?

You should leave your suggestion  over at Daisy Doodles


Please don't leave comments here as they wont be counted :(

The winner will receive the stamp along with any sentiments that Jules may add from the winning name :D

The more the merrier, so feel free to play along.

Hugs

Shazza
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P.S. Closing date for suggestions is November 1st

My first Step Card

I have never attempted this type of card before but it is much easier than I thought. The images are both digital, the princess is Belle from Sweet and Sassy and the cute bat is Marvin from The Stampin Bazaar. Both are coloured with Promarkers and the cardstock is Stampin' up as is the sentiment. I am entering this into the following challenges
I did it creations - anything goes
Craft Calendar - birthday
Stamp Something -use digi

This was for a gorgeous little girl I know who is a princess but cheeky with it, I thought the images suited her pefectly.

Thanks for visiting and for any comments you may leave
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Daisy Doodles DT card from an old yin!!

Here is a wee card I threw together last night using one of the images from Flash Bang set which is available to purchase HERE
The image is coloured using Promarkers in various yellow shades. The gorgeous papers were in a wee 6x6 pack I picked up last week. They are absolutely gorgeous, so shimmery so I must contact the shop and find out what make they are- I need MORE! The tag was cut by hand and the sentiment is Stampin' Up!

 Maybe I should send this to myself in celebration of my coming of age! Well they do say life begins at 40!!! I have had a fabulous day, been spoiled rotten with lots of gorgeous cards and gifts and lunch with my mum and sister.  Hubby just poured me a large glass of wine....CHILLTIME!!!!!!!

I am entering this in the following challenges
Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes
Lexi's Creations - birthday card
Craftalicious - anything goes
Cinema Saturday - hand or die cut
Our Creative Corner - at least 3 embellishments
Fairy Fun Friday - tag
Friday Sketchers - sketch

Am off to drink my wine now, thanks for visiting and remember to check out my birthday candy
hugs
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Daisy Doodles Hallow'een Blog Hop Winner

The winner from my blog for the Daisy Doodles Halloween blog hop is...PATTY



I can let you in on a secret now. The trick was a ghost and that was on Rhonda's card. Everyone else had candy, so that was the treat.
Head on over to the Daisy Doodles Challenge Blog to see who the grand winner is....

The DT blog hop winners each will receive the pumpkin image.

The DDCC grand prize winner will receive the Halloween Trick or Treat set.

The pics of both prizes can be seen at the DDCC blog.

Tina's winner is Sammibug

Sandra's winner is Stacey

Mary's winner is Sarah

Lawren's winner is Shelley

Rhonda's winner is Patty

MY WINNER is Patty!!

Jo's winner Carley

To collect your prizes email daisydoodlescc@gmail.com and place Trick or Treat in subject line!

We hope you enjoyed hopping with us. You should check out the new items in store, Miss Daisy has been busy
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Daidy Doodles Hallow'een Blog Hop

Welcome to the Daisy Doodles Hallow'een Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from Mary's blog.
To win you must visit and comment on each blog. Each card will have treat somewhere on it....except for one which will have a Trick . Leave a comment on each one telling what the treat is (or the trick). Comment on the challenge blog stating which blog has the trick and what it is. Each blog will give away... to one winner ... the pumpkin stamp. The overall winner on the challenge blog will win this Halloween Set.

Here is my card

I have used Batty from Hallow'een Set 2. I just think he is so cute! You can get him and many more images at the Daisy Doodles Store. There is a SALE starting today, 12th October for 50% of all Hallow'een Stamps. The sale is on until Saturday October 16th at noon EST. From my blog you should visit  the very talented
Rhonda. If you get lost along the way you can get the hop list over at the challenge blog just click here
Have fun and good luck.
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Daisy Doodles Challenge #19

This weeks challenge over at Daisy Doodles Challenge Blog is Masculine with Leaves. I have used one of the images from the gorgeous Leaves collection which you can find HERE along with lots of other fun images and bargains galore.
The background papers are also available at Daisy Doodles and the collection contains beautiful Autumnal colours.
Now for the rules:
We want to see projects for the Men with an "Autumn" theme. This can be anything to do with the Fall Season as long as it is masculine
You must use a Digital Stamp. It doesn't have to be a Daisy Doodles Stamp but if it is you will get entered into the challenge 2X. There is a whole section of Daisy Doodles Stamps for $1.00 at the STORE. The winner will receive a $5.00 gift Certificate to Daisy's Digi Doodles.

This challenge will run through Sunday, October 24th at 7:00 PM (EST). We can't wait to see what your projects are. You can see my fellow DT member samples over at the challenge blog for inspiration.
 
I am entering this card into the following challenges
Paper Sundaes - change of seasons
Our Daily Bread Designs - use leaves
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - fall
Baby Bud Designs - fall
Stampin for the Weekend - Autumn colours
Stamp Man - Autumn
Paper Play - sketch
 

 
 
Have fun
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Daisy Doodles Forum Hallow'een challenge

Here is my DT card for this month's Daisy Doodles Forum challenge. I have used Batty from Hallow'een set 2- available HERE for the bargain price of $1. You could win a $10 gift certificate and the title of Designer of the Month so come and join us.
I am entering this card into the following challenges
Creat4fun - sketch
Alys Sunday Challenge - at least 2 DP and buttons
I Did It creations - Hallow'een
One Stitch at A Time - Hallow'een
Stamptacular Sunday - at least 5 layers

Do you love to make cards and want to be a part of a fantastic Design Team? We are looking for 4 talented people

These are the requirements:

You must be eager and willing to participate with the DT on a daily basis.

Commit to a 3 month contract, produce one project per week and comment on challenge entries.

Must have an active blog and post your creation to your blog weekly, along with a link to DD's store.

Participate in and promote special events sponsored by the store such as blog hops, contests and sales.

Actively promote DD on your blog and in other places where possible.

You will need to know how to work with digital images.

What you will get in return

Free digital stamps to work with and keep for personal use.

You will get a 50% discount all stamps that you buy.

A DT badge to display on your blog.

Your cards posted in the store gallery.

You will be featured in our Newsletter.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the DT for Daisy Doodles, please email daisydoodlescc@gmail.com
Please add "Design team call" in the subject of your email and

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Your name

Your mailing address

Your blog address

3 examples of what you consider to be your best work

DT teams you are currently on and those you have been on in the past

(You do not need to have past experience to be chosen, in fact this can be a bonus. We would prefer to have people who aren't on many DT's)

A few words about why you would like to be on DD's Team, and what you think you could bring to it.
DT CALL IS OPEN UNTIL Saturday 16th October 08:00 pm EST.
We hope to hear from you soon :)

hugs
Shazza
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It's Daisy Doodles Challenge time

This weeks challenge is "Critters" so you must use animals or bugs of some sort on your card. I have used the adorable Wrinkles on my card and you can buy him over at the Daisy Doodles shop. While you are there check out the fab $1 section and bag a bargain!!The winner of this challegne will get a $5 gift certificate.

Wrinkles had been coloured with Promarkers and all the cardstock is Stampin' Up! Earth Elements collection. I chalked around the edges of the image and cardstock with SU chalks for definition. The flower is made from SU papers punched out using the Scalloped Circle punch and secured in the centre with a brad.
Here's a closer look at Wrinkles

There's still time to enter the Designer of The Month challenge at the Daisy Doodles Forum.
I hope you'll join us this week,
My card is entered into the following challenges
Friday Sketchers - sketch
Craftalicious - Autumn colours
One Stitch At A Time - anything goes
Scrappy Frogs - make your own flowers
Stamptacular Sunday - fall colours
Craft Emma - animal antics

Stamp Something  - fall colours
Passion for Promarkers - make your own flowers


thanks for visiting
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Challenges and more over at Daisy Doodles

We have a new challenge for you over at Daisy Doodles of "Keep it Simple with ONE embellishment". I have used Sissy for my card, simply matted on a Kraft card blank. The imgae is coloured with Promarkers and the ribbon is by Stampin' Up!
You can find this and many more images HERE
There's a 50% of SALE going on just now, lots of buy one get one free and some free frame images if you spend $5 or more. What are you waiting for?

We have had an idea that we are hoping everyone will get involved in.
We like to keep things fresh and now it's time for a change, we need new badges!
Do you think you can help us?

Here's what you would need to do.
Design a badge that you think would fit in with the Daisy Doodles theme.
It can be drawn, made up as a card, made digitally, however is easiest for you.

It would need to be light and fresh looking (no Dark colours) and of course have a daisy in there somewhere!
Other than that, you have free licence to see what you can come up with.
We would just need a pic of the final result (Jules will make up all badges needed using the winners idea as a template to work from)
The winner will be picked from all entries by the whole team.

The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the store AND 2 pairs of Fiskars hand punches,
these have a retail value of £16/$25!!!!

There's also still out Daisy Doodles forum challenge to be Designer of the Month. Visit the forum HERE

I am entering this card into the following challenges
Paper Romance - clean and simple
Fab n Funky - anything goes
Your Next Stamp - anything goes

have a good day, I must dash off to work now
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Daisy Doodles challenge time

Here is my DT card for this weeks' Daisy Doodles challenge which is anything goes. I have used Sissy and you can find her at the Daisy Doodles store. Even better news is that Miss Daisy is having a sale just now with 50% off everything in store. There is a gift certificate up for grabs for the lucky winner of the challenge so what are you waiting for.
 I have coloured Sissy with Promarkers. The papers are MME La Paperie and they have been distressed and inked up with Distress Ink in Victorian Velvet.  The cardstock is Bazzill. The borders were done with a Martha Stewart punch. Flowers are Prima and the pearl brads in the centres have been in my stash for ages. The raffia was from Bunny Zoe crafts. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up! and I have cut it out with Nestabilities and blended Victorian Velvet around it with some Cut N Dry foam.
I am entering this into the following challenges:

Stamp with Fun - card for a girl
Bee Crafty - anything goes
Craft Emma - anything goes
Sketch Saturday - sketch
Digi Doodles Shops Best - distressing

I hope you like and thank you for stopping by. Just a reminder that there is a great new challenge starting over at Daisy Doodles Forum and we will be choosing a Designer of The Month. Pop over and check it out
Hugs
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