Not So Golden Locks!

This is a really short post as I am running out of time this evening and need to put my youngest to bed. This card is for two challenges, Simon Says and Kraftin' Kimmie.

Apologies for the slightly squint photo. The image is the only Kraftin' Kimmie one I have (which I need to rectify soon) and she is called Goldilocks. I decide to give her hair a respray  but I'm not sure it suits her at all. Anyway, I didn't have time to colour the image again so here she is. I used Promarkers to colour her. The Dp is Bella Blue from GCD and the cardstock, ribbon and gems are from my stash.
Here's a closer look at her new hair colour lol!

I think i'm gonna go back in and do some more shading on the hair as it is too light on one side. Anyway, meantime I am entering it into

Simon Says Stamp - sketch( which I have rotated to fit the image)

Kraftin' Kimmie  - fancy florals

Must go, tooth brushing supervision required.

Bye for now

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Daidy Doodles challenge #26

The challenge this week over at Daisy Doodles is "ANYTHING GOES" so long as you use a Dasiy Doodles image. My card is using Flower + Vase image which can be purchased  HERE. There are some fabulous new products this month, you'll see them all on the front page - such great prices too!

The image has been coloured with Promarkers. The gorgeous paper is from Basic Grey Curio collection which I got last week. The cardstock is Old Olive by Stampin' Up! which has been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the sentiment is HOTP.

Here's a closer look at the image

I am entering my card into the following challenges
Sketch Saturday - sketch 138
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - anything goes
2 Sisters - flowers
Stampin' Sisters in Christ  - something new (mine is the papers)
OSAAT - new

I really hope you will come and join us at Daisy Doodles this week.
Thank you for visiting
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Not so shabby new stash

These gorgeous papers are Prima, Annalee collection. There are soooo many lovely designs - as soon as they arrived yesterday I had to use them. I also used my new Swiss Pixies image from CC Designs. The image is coloured with Promarkers (jsut for a change). The cardstock and sentiment are Stampin' Up! and the ribbon and sparkly dots are from my stash. I stitched around the panels for some added interest.
I am entering this card into the following challenges
Shabby Tearoom - sketch
Meljen's Designs - square cards
Paper Play - cute patootie
Creative Cowgirls - something new

thanks for popping by and for any comments you may leave.
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Fresh Brewed Challenge 30

Welcome to another Fresh Brewed Challenge. This week we have a simple colour challenge.

Black, White + One Other Colour

I have used the wonderful Latte Bouquet again. The image is coloured with Promarkers, the sentiment, pearls and Chocolate Chip cardstock are Stampin' up! and the pearlescent white card is from my stash.
Pop over to the Fresh Brewed Blog and see what my fellow teamies came up with.  If you want  a Fresh Brewed image for FREE to use for the challenge then see HERE for details.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

Sketch Saturday - the layout

My Time To Craft  - chocolate

Top Tip Tuesday - anything goes

Kaboodle Doodles - use a digi

Karber Weekly - Digi stamp and pearls

Crafty Ho - monochromatic

Amazing how many challenges you can find that fit a card which was made for just one isn't it?

Having a lovely day off. Slept in this morning so had half an hour to get the boys ready and out to school. Then I went back to bed. These meds are really making me sleep. I suppose sleeping in once in 7 years isn't bad :0)

thanks for visiting and I really hope you will joining with our challenge this week.

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New beginnings

Well, this week is the start of my new healthy eating regime......I'm starving! Can you hear my tummy rumbling lol?
The image used is Home...Sweet Home and can be found over at  Daisy Doodles along with lots of new images and papers for January.

The image has been coloured with Promarkers. The paper is from my newly acquired Basic Grey Curio pad which just arrived yesterday. The carstock is Stampin' up! and I printed the sentiment off on my PC.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

Simon Says Stamp - New Beginnings

Card Positioning Systems - sketch

Basic Grey - dots & BG item

Cupcake Craft - something new

Pollycraft - something new

Stamp Something - use digi

Thanks for visiting

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Simply Sassy GDT call

This card is my entry to the Simply Sassy GDT call which you can read all about over HERE.

I absolutely love the Simply Sassy images from Sugar Nellie. They are all so beautiful and a pleasure to colour. This image is called Hippie Chick. I have coloured her with Promarkers. The beautiful paper is from the GCD collection Ella Blue. The cardstock is all Stampin' Up! as is the sentiment and the edges have all had Tumbled Glass Distress Ink blended onto them with some cut 'n' dry foam.  Her is a closer look at the image

I hope you like my card and really, really, hope the girls on the Simply Sassy DT like it. Wish me luck.

Snowy Saturday

Yes, I woke up to a fair bit of snow this morning. Took me ages to clear it all of the car before going to work!. Would much rather have stayed at home crafting.

I made this card last night. The Magnolia image and sentiment a friend stamped for me about 18 months ago and never got round to using. Tilda has been coloured with Promarkers. The papers are Basic Grey Bittersweet and the pearlescent cardstock is from a pile of assorted colours I have in my stash.
I am entering this card into the following challenges
Craft your Days Away - anything goes
Just Magnolia Monthly Challenge - anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - use old stash
Sketch & Stash - #52

Thank you for visiting, I hope you have a good weekend and if you have the snow, stay warm indoors x

Sugar Bowl Time

The Sugar Bowl challenge is celebrating their 2nd birthday so there are double the prizes to be won.  I have used this gorgeous image and I think that I feel just like this ickle piggy - stuffed full after all the festivities and just want to lounge around!
I have used Basic Grey Kioshi papers and Stampin' Up! carstock, everything was inked around the edges with purple chalk ink. The sentimnet is HOTP and the crystals are from my stash.
I am entering this into the following challenges
Sugar Bowl - sketch
Aly's Sunday Challenge - anything goes
Crafty Emma - anything goes

I apologise for the quality of the pics, it is very dull here today.

Thanks for visiting my part of the blogosphere

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Fresh Brewed challenge #29

Welcome to a New Year with Fresh Brewed Challenges. We are kicking off with a great sketch.

I opted to keep my card quite simple and loved using the neutral tones.

 The image I have used is Latte Bouquet, which you can buy HERE. I have coloured the image using Promarkers, the papers are My Mind's Eye. Cardstock, ribbon and sentiment are from Stampin' Up!.

The border was punched with a Martha Stewart border punch.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

Passion for Promarkers - thank you cards

Craft your Passion - anything goes

The Crazy Challenge - All things new (the image is new)

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

I hope you will join in with the challenge this week. Also watch out for our AWESOME NEW RELEASES being showcased on our BLOG HOP, Jan. 19, 2011 - that's in 2 weeks, so mark those calendars!!

Thanks for visiting
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Daisy Doodles challenge #25

Well it is our first challenge of 2011 and it is Past or Present. . Remember you must use a Daisy Doodle image to qualify to win. t". You can make a new card ... "Present" or you can go back and use a past card that you have made ..... "Past". This is the only time that you can use a card that has been previously posted.
 This challenge will end at 7:00 pm EST January 16th.
I have used a PAST card as I have been chasing my tail somewhat! I decided to use the card I made with Doodlebug as this is one of my favourite images of Miss Daisy's.

The papers are Basic Grey and the sentiment is by Stampin' Up! You can purchase this image HERE and join in the challenge by uploading your card HERE
You can see my original post HERE
I hope you will join us
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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
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

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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

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

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
x

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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