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Monday 28 July 2014

Dude


I am besotted with this little guy! So fun and hip! And very summery!

RECIPE


Image by Bugaboo coloured with Promarkers
Dp's are Graphic 45
MS border punch
Sentiment by Pink Petticoat
Button from stash

CHALLENGES


Cards for men at the Cheerful Stamp Pad
Cards in Envy -Happy Birthday to You Challenge!
Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (Week 21) Summer Holidays
Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Swimming
Fresh Brewed Designs - 2W, 5E - Seaside/Summer (2nd week)
My Craft Creations - 2W, Challenge links on top, occasionally SIR - (deadline Aug2) Always Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - SUMMER TIME
Use Your Stuff - W, JFF, use your stash - At the Beach (been hoarding the Graphic 45 since Christmas)
Great Impressions Stamps Monthly Challenge -- Animal Friends
613 Avenue Create - W - #82 Anything Goes w/optional use a sentiment
Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 104 - For The Boys
QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 98 - Swimming
Simply Create Too - 2W - No.66 - (W2 of 2) - For a Child

The devil wears nada

I present to you a stunning new release over at THE EAST WIND called The devil wears nada. Different to the images by Kyra that you may have seen before, but still oh so beautiful.

RECIPE

Image from THE EAST WIND coloured with Copics
Dp's are K & Co (ancient, but fabulous)
Aluminium and paper  flowers from stash
Spellbinders die

CHALLENGES

Sweet Stampin - W, 2E, must Stamp Take Flight
Moo-Mania & More - 2W, JFF - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter ...Anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafting challenge #187...Anything goes
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/
Challenge #82 Anything Goes w/optional use a sentiment at 613 Avenue Create

Sunday 27 July 2014

Birdhouse


I and my teamies at DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY are so excited and proud to present to you our wonderful new artist Riette Gasser. We all think her first new image is wonderful. The hanging plate can be used for your own wording or just left blank if you prefer. Didn't she do well?????

RECIPE
Image called Birdhouse from DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY, coloured with Promarkers
Dp is First Edition
Spellbinders die cuts
Kraft CS
Pink Petticoat sentiment
SU bird branch punch

CHALLENGES  


4 Krafty Girlz - 2W, E3 (W1 of 2) # 23 Anything Goes
Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (Week 1) THINGS WITH WINGS OR TAILS CHALLENGE
Great Impressions - M, 3E, SIO - July – Animal Friends
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #45 Anything Goes
Crafter's Cafe - F, 3E - #73 Anything goes
Fab 'n' Funky - 2W, 1E, C10 - #224 Animals
Wonderful Wednesdays - W- Always Anything Goes
WordArt Wednesdays - 5E , scriptural word art freebie offered each week - Anything goes

Swinging siesta

I envisaged a young lady having a siesta whilst on vacation when I saw this fabulous new image at DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY , how do you see it??????

RECIPE

Image called Swinging siesta  from DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY  coloured with Promarkers
Spellbinders die
Dp is K & Co
Martha Stewart border punch
Pebbles sentiment
Tattered  Lace flower die
Gems from stash
 CHALLENGES

Craft for the Craic - M, 5E (First Friday of the month) - July -Your Favorite Colors (OCHRE AND BLUE FOR THIS CARD)
Artistic Inspirations challenge #101...Anything goes
Scribble and Scrap challenge #23...Anything goes
That Craft Place ...Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart #28...Anything goes
Little Miss Muffet challenge #90...Anything goes
Crafty Creations challenge #268...Just for Fun
Moo-Mania challenge ...Anything goes
The Paper Shelter ...Anything goes
Fresh Brewed Designs - 2W, 5E - Seaside/Summer (2nd week)

Friday 25 July 2014

Crafty Catz (Anything Goes) GD spot


When Margy, my lovely team leader at DIGISTAMPS FOR JOY asked me to make a card for the Anything Goes Challenge over at Crafty Catz, I was so proud. I adore birds and wanted to showcase this image from the ds4j store, just love it! So pop on over HERE and share your ATG creations!!

RECIPE

Image called Birds, printed onto Costco Dp, and highlighted with a white Sharpie
A mix of Washi tapes
Prima Dp for the matting
Button from stash
Sentiment Pink Petticoat

CHALLENGES

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #45 Anything Goes
Try It On Tuesday C5, 2nd & 4th weeks - Things With Wings
Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (Week 1) THINGS WITH WINGS OR TAILS CHALLENGE
613 Avenue Create - W - #81 Anything Goes
Great Impressions - M, 3E, SIO - July – Animal Friends

MAC 0098 Spellbound


A mystical, magical image for you today!

RECIPE

  • Image MAC 0098  Spellbound from THE EAST WIND, coloured with Copics
  • Dp's are Graphic 45
  • Design Objectives frame die
  • Charms from stash
CHALLENGES 

PunkyouGirl - Skeletons and Secrets
Left of Center - Anything Goes
A song in your He{ART}-2W, 3E- #92 When you wish upon a Star
Moo-Mania & More - 2W, JFF - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter ...Anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafting challenge #187...Anything goes
Scrapper's Delights challenge #27...Anything goes

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Hat


Caught my eye when I saw that Crafting By Design have a wonderful challenge just now:

Hats, Hats, Hats Challenge!

I just had to print out this image and play along, she is so elegant!


RECIPE

Image by Rick St Denis, coloured with Copics
Dp's are K & Co and scrapbox
Safmat sentiment
Resin rose from stash

CHALLENGES
Challenge # 73 - The Crafters Cafe - Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenges - Anything Goes
Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything Goes
Imagination-Crafts Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
a2z Scrapbooking - Anything Goes 
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenges - Anything Goes
Sisters of Craft July Challenge - Anything Goes
Use Your Stuff #145 - Layers
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes with uplifting message

CreativeColorsChallenge # 15

'At the beach' GD spot for Lexi's Creations



I am such a lucky girl, I was asked to make a card for Lexi's Creations , the theme is 'At the beach' and use a Fairy Dust  image in my card. I chose Splashin' fun time Ollie Duck , just because he is stinkin cute!

RECIPE

Image called  Splashin' fun time Ollie Duck  from Fairy Dust , coloured with Promarkers, then fussy cut
Sky and sea papers from scrap box
Gold Bazzil and Core'dinations
Circle punch
Star fish and shell gems from stash
Sentiment is long forgotten but lovely!

CHALLENGES

Kreativeinkauf-challenge - M, P15, E3 #17 holiday
Live & Love Crafts Challenge - M, P1, E1, C10 By the Sea
Natalie and Amy's Challenge - M, P30 SUMMERTIME
Scribbles Designs Challenge - M, P15, 3E, unlimited with SD image Sea, Sand and Surf!
Stemplegarten - M, P5, E1, C8 # 27 - sun, beach and sea
Crafty Catz - W, 3E – No.240 - Hot Summer and/or Hot Colors
QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 97 - Vacation
Simply Create Too - 2W - No.66 - (W1 of 2) - For a Child

Romance Diva


Meljens have a great challenge just now, Bookworm. (Use a book as inspiration for your project.) I chose 

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco and this wonderful Meljen digi!


RECIPE
Image called Romance Diva by Meljens coloured with Promarkers
Dp's are Craftwork
Sentiment also Craftwork
Black fineliner
Pearl stars from stash

CHALLENGES

Bookworm at Meljens I chose The Name Of The Rose
Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Hand Coloured Image
Whoopsi Daisy - W, SIO - LOTS OF PINK
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #45 Anything Goes
Passion For Promarkers Challenge W- must use promarkers - summer lovin'
ABC Challenge - P1/15 P is for Pearls
Card and Scrap - 2W, P1/15 #79 Bright Colors
Creatalicious Challenges - M, P15, F #65 - Monochrome
The Sisters of Craft - M, P1 Anything Goes
2 Cute Ink Challenge - 2W, SIO, E2, C10 - (Week 1) Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps - W, 3E, F - Monochrome

Tuesday 22 July 2014

Summer blooms

A rubber stamped floral card today

RECIPE

Stampin Up rubber stamps
Green and plum inks
Gems and sentiment from stash
Safmat greeting

CHALLENGES


Cards in Envy - 2W, E3, A2 Cards only (4.25x5.5") no more than ¼" thick - (week 1 )Happy Birthday to You Challenge!
Aloha Friday – Favorite Color Combo (green & plum)
Stamp and Create – Birthdays
Milk Coffee Stamps – Birthdays
Pink Elephant – Summer time
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #45 Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays W, 3E (2E anything goes wk) - #182 Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
Allways Something Creative - P1/15 JFF Summer
Cards Galore Encore - M, P1, E3 #7 Use a Digi or Rubber Stamp
Ladybug Crafts - M, P1, 3E Summer Flowers

PDE linky party # 15-use 3 or more pattern papers




We have an awesome Linky Party over at PAUSE DREAM ENJOY, and almost all of us can manage this one, Use 3 or more pattern papers
You may enter HERE


RECIPE

Image from Hannah Lynn, coloured with Promarkers
Glossy accents and white Sharpie in the eye
Dp's are DCWV and Trimcraft
Fancy edge trimmer
Peel sentiment
Starfish from stash
CHALLENGES

Crafty Catz - W, 3E – No.240 - Hot Summer and/or Hot Colors
Fussy and Fancy - 2W - No.118 - (W2 of 2) - It's all about Girls
A Creative Need - M, (freebie provided) - No. 21 - July - Vacation / Travel
Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 103 - Sea and Sand
Fairy Tale - 2W, 2E - No. 96 - (W1 of 2) - Use a Digital Stamp Image
QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 97 - Vacation
ABC Challenge - P1/15 P is for Pearls
Doodle Pantry - M, P1, 1E, SIO, Make it Christmas* or Make a Splash*
Natalie and Amy's Challenge - M, P30 SUMMERTIME

Monday 21 July 2014

Aurora 'Maui Maui'

 

An Hawaiian themed card today, ain't she pretty?

RECIPE 

CHALLENGES

Crafty Catz - W, 3E – No.240 - Hot Summer and/or Hot Colors
Pattie's Creations - 2W, 2E, SIO, include an image – No.95 - (W3 of 2) Summertime Fun
QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 97 - Vacation
Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, 2E, SIO - No. 133 - (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Fun in the sun
Tuesday Throwdown - Take us on vacation
The Paper Shelter - Holiday time

Humour-new contest at The East Wind FB page


We have a super new contest over at the Facebook THE EAST WIND group, humour, simples huh? Go on! You know you want to!!

RECIPE

Image called White Christmas Hyper Kid OMG Cat , coloured with Copics
Spot embossing folder
Red Bazzill
My first attempt at a starburst, (sorta OK)
Sentiment peel
Die cut snowflake
Kaiser centre and gem from stash
Liquid pearls-white

CHALLENGES

http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.ca/
http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/chnc-challenge-extra-for-july-2014.html

http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.com/
Christmas in July Challenge! at Whoopsidaisy
CHALLENGE # 220 -
Christmas in July at Passion For Promakers
Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - W, 3E – No. 185 - Lots of Laughs

Friday 18 July 2014

No patterned papers at Dilly Beans


Great new challenge for you today, no patterned papers! Cool or what? I chose to use a little washi tape on mine, what will you share with us? You may enter HERE, we just love looking at your work!

RECIPE

  • Image from Dilly Beans called Ladybug fairy coloured with Promarkers
  • Sentiment Also Dilly Beans, printed onto Kraft CS
  • Heart from stash
  • Washi tape from Wilkinsons
  • Spellbinders die
 CHALLENGES
Sarah Hurley 365 - M, P5, SIO, E unlimited, C9 #94 - CELEBRATION
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #44 Anything Goes
Fairytale Stampers - 3W, E1, must use stamp / digi stamp - #41Summer
Glitter n Sparkle - W - #93 Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap - 2W, SIO, E3, C15, F - Always Anything Goes
Digi Galore - 2W, Unlimited E, C10, SIR use digi (W2 of 2) Anything Goes
Pumpkin spice - 2W - #78 (W1 of 2) Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy - 2W - No.118 - (W1 of 2) - It's all about Girls

Lucy Loo 'Professor Loo'


I just have no idea how Kyra keeps coming up with these amazing images. This is Professor Loo, A Professor of magic me thinks!But she's sexy and she knows it LOL!!

RECIPE

  • Image called Lucy Loo- Professor Loo, coloured with Copics
  • Sentiment found on Google and printed with WORD
  • Dp is Crate Paper
  • Tailors wheel and black fineliner for faux stitching
  • Flower from stash
CHALLENGES

ATG at The Stamping Chef
I Love Promarkers - Girls, Girls, Girls
A Little Bit Crafty - M, P1, E3 It's Magic
Bearly Mine -M, P1,2E, SIO Let's go digital
Card and Scrap - 2W, P1/15 #79 Bright Colors
Copic Spain Challenge - M, P1, E3, C unlimited, SIR Anything Goes
Digi Galore - 2W, P1/15, 3E, C10, Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #44 Anything Goes

Thursday 17 July 2014

Water

Another sweet mermaid card. I am so drawn to them, I wonder if I have been one in another life?

RECIPE

Image by Hannah Lynn, coloured with Copics & Liquid Pearls
Dp by Trimcraft
Sentiment peel off
Seashells and starfish from stash

CHALLENGES

Fresh Brewed Designs - 2W, 5E - Seaside/Summer
I love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #228 Girls
AllSorts - Splish, splash, splosh
Tuesday Throwdown - Take us on vacation
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything goes
Creative Card Crew - Seaside/beach
Cute Card Thursday - Fun in the sun
The Paper Shelter - Holiday time
Whimsy Stamps - Summertime
Craftin' Desert Divas - Summer
Little Red Wagon - #246 Vacation
Crafty Cardmakers - 2W, C15 - (Week 2) Under the Sea
Digi Makeover Challenge - W, SIO, must use digi - Girly Girl

Flowers

Pure summer today, flowers and short dresses always signal warm weather and sunshine to me. And it makes a change to say, we are experiencing fabulous weather here in the UK just now! Long may it reign!

RECIPE

Bugaboo image coloured with Promarkers
Dp's from the scrapbox (but oh so nice)
Design Objectives border punch
Design Objectives 3d butterfly
Gems from stash

CHALLENGES


Crafter's Cafe - F, 3E - #72 Birthday
Crafting By Designs - F - Sentiment
Creative Bug on the Loose - M, SIR, E3, freebie provided - July - Signs of Summer
Fresh Brewed Designs - 2W, 5E - Seaside/Summer
Whimsy Stamps - Summertime
Stamp & Create - Birthdays
Little Claire's Designs - Summertime
Crafty Little Fairies - Summer fun
Deep Ocean - Lots of layers
Craftin' Desert Divas - Summer
Catch the Bug - Anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Forever young
I love Promarkers - Girls Girls Girls

Wednesday 16 July 2014

Dance


I saw a great challenge over at Unstampabelles - I could have Danced all Night!It inspired me to get out those Graphic 45 Dp's I have been hoarding, and make this card. I feel really pleased with the result!

RECIPE

All Dp's are Graphic 45
Treasure gold paste to highlight
Black gems and ribbon from stash (please note the ribbon trim under the peacock banner, it is hard to photograph)
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo distress ink


CHALLENGES

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper – M, P1 Anything goes with Patterned Paper
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E4, Must Be Square or Rectangular #44 Anything Goes
Just Inspirational Challenges W, 3E – Shabby Chic

Tuesday 15 July 2014

Christmas wreath

Christmas in July?? You bet, great to make a start on that list!!

RECIPE

Image from Ladybug, coloured with Promarkers and Glamour dust glitter added for sparkle
Design Objectives Adhesive ribbon strip
Word generated sentiment
Mirri board

CHALLENGES

http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.se/2014/07/christmas-in-july.html
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.se/2014/07/christmas-in-july-challenge.html
http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.se/2014/07/challenge-220-christmas-in-july-7132014.html
http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.se/2014/07/week-256-theme.html
http://www.myperfectlifeuk.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/festive-48-week-27.html

It's getting hot


We have a great new challenge over at THE EAST WINDIt's getting hot, so pop on over and show us your take on this. We love to see your work!

RECIPE

CHALLENGES

Monday 14 July 2014

'Hocus Pocus'



Magic is in the air today with this awesome new release from THE EAST WIND, it was love at first sight for me, how about you??

RECIPE

Image called 'Hocus Pocus' from THE EAST WIND coloured with Copics
DP's Ki and The Works
Sentiment Pink Petticoat
Die a free magazine covermount
Sakura glitter pen
Flowers from stash

CHALLENGES

Sunday 13 July 2014

Hello


A clean and simple, but oh so pretty image, card today.

RECIPE

  • Image by Hannah Lynn (cropped) and coloured with Copics
  • Dp's by Snap
  • Pebbles sentiment
  • memory Box poppy die
  • Textured CS for base
CHALLENGES