D'Arcy's Diaries Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Here is my card for the first ever D'Arcy's Diaries Challenge ~'Anything Goes'

I was so excited when I saw they where going to start a challenge for these sweet little images.I have coloured 'Swinging Blues' in with Promarkers and Prisma pencils, adding some glamour dust to the wings. 

The papers are from Dovecrafts which i spotted whilst shopping in Hobbycrafts last weekend, they are so pretty in different shades of pink. The lacy border was made with one of my first ever border punches, its by Fiskars and is still working fine, although I think some people had problems with theirs.

I am also entering my card into the following challenges 'Sketch and Stash' which is a fab sketch by Jill and Papertake weekly which is 'Anything Goes'

SCSC~ Green For Go

This weeks Secret Crafters Challenge is 'Green For Go'.

Now I have to confess I am not a lover of Green, but quite like this card even though it is Green.I have used a Teddy Bea image, coloured with Promarkers and Prisma pencils, doesn't she looked relaxed chilling out in the sunshine, roll on summer ... The papers are from SU! designer pack, MS border punch, SU! Curly Greetings sentiment,Doohickey swirly die again and pearls from stash. I am also entering this card into the Teddy Bo Challenge which is 'Pearls & Swirls' I hope you find time to pop by the SCSC blog and check out what the other girls have done. 

This week we are sponsored by Crafters Companion so you can win a £10 voucher to spend in their store.

Sugar Bowl Challenge ~ 78

I have finally got around to having a play and taking part in a few challenges.

This little cutie is from Funky Kits and is one of the Sherbet Pips 'Candy Pip' coloured with a mixture of Promarkers and Prisma pencils.

 I have followed the Maria Theresa's sketch over at the Sugar Bowl and the colour combo is for the Sugarly Sunday Challenge on Facebook. The papers I have had for a while so can't remember what they are lol.  I hope you will pop back tomorrow to see what I have made for the SCSC.Have a good evening everyone xx

Here is a little card made for a friend whose Dad passed away, just to let her know we are thinking of her.I have used a LOTV die cut, always great for a nice quick easy card. I haven't a clue what the papers are called as have had them for so long, but thought they would go with the image perfectly. I have used my Magnolia swirly die which I have to say I can see me using quite a bit lol... these dies cut beautifully.

The sentiment is Curly Sentiments from SU! stamped in chocolate chip ink.

I am getting quite excited as its nearly March , that means only a few more weeks until NEC time :) I will be meeting up with my lovely friend Linda, we are having a two night stay at the Holiday Inn in Birmingham, so looking forward to it.

SCSC ~ White On White

This week Secret Crafters Challenge is 'White On White' 

I have used a Vellum topper and greeting by Sue Smith that I have had for many many moons, just some of my neglected stash that I am sure we all have.

I have embossed a piece of white card with a SU! embossing folder then edged it with peel off! Gosh been a whiles since I have used any of them lol... used to use them all the time when I first started crafting. The rectangle frame is a Marianne Creatables die, ribbon and pearls from stash.

This week we are sponsored by 'Heather's Hobbie Haven' where you can win $15 Voucher.

I am looking forward to seeing what your create for this weeks challenge.

Time Goes Oh So Quickly

No cards from me this week as have been feeling under the weather! I have had a horrible sore throat  and cough, its drove me mad of a night not being able to sleep for coughing.

Anyway I thought I would share a recent photo with you of our little Granddaughter Sara who is now 12 weeks old! as the saying goes "They are not babies for long" This is her standing on Nanna's knee, as you can see she has a double chin just like mine lol...

I have been a very lucky girl this week and won the amazing prize from Teddy Bo , I am so looking forward to playing with ALL my goodies when I have decided what I would like from the amazing collection of digi's.

The best bit is I get 3 framed hand drawn images of my choosing, which will take print of place in my craft room. 

SCSC ~ Hugs & Kisses

This weeks challenge over at Secret Crafter is 'Hugs & Kisses' I have really been in need of some of these this week as have had a terrible sore throat, my week off work too. Neil has been very good getting me hot drinks etc, bless.

I have been struggling to make cards lately as with work and family time, there never seems time for me to make cards so was nice today to have a little play with Teddy Bo 'Steal A Kiss' just perfect for this weeks challenge.

This week we are sponsored by 'Crafters Companion' so you can win yourself a £10 Voucher.

I hope that the weather isn't to bad where ever you are today.

I am also entering my card into the Teddy Bo 'Anything Goes' Challenge.

There is 25% off Teddy Bo images but hurry as the offer finishes soon.

Image ~ Teddy BOBEA 066' Steal A Kiss'

Greeting ~ Bits of Ivory Garden Vignettes Ticket Digi stamps

Medium ~ Promarkers & Prisma Pencils

Papers ~ Pink Petticoat 

Tools ~ Doohickey Dies, Marianne Craftables 
Embellishments ~ Lace Square Doily 

SCSC ~ Food or Drink

The challenge this week at Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is 'Food Or Drink'

I have used a Teddy Bea image coloured her with Copics and Prisma pencils.

The papers are from Craft Creations, love spots and stripes together so fresh.

Stamps ~ Teddy Bea ~ 'Baking Bea' LOTV Mixed Greetings
Papers ~ Craft Creations
Tools ~  Marianne Creatables Rectangle, EK Border punch, Doohickey Leaf & Swirl die

We are sponsored by the 'Stamp Boutique' this week and you can win 3 digi stamps of your choice. The Digi's are lovely so of the girls have used them on their cards this week, so pop by and take a look.

D'Arcy's 'Angel Heart'

Morning its a very dull, wet morning here in Cheshire so I will apologies for the poor photo quality I have had to use the daylight lamp.

It was my day off yesterday so thought I would have a play with one of the new D'Arcy digi stamps from D'Arcy's Diaries she is called 'My Heart' I have coloured her with Copics and Prismas pencils.

I am so looking forward to the next release which is next Thursday, having seen a few samples made by the DT I think a few may be winging there way to me :)

I am entering my card into the 'Truely Scrumptious Challenge' which is 'Something Forgotton' and 'Papertake Weekly' which is' Button, Bows, Bling and Bows'

Papers ~ SU! Designer series paper pad

Stamps ~ Karen Middletom Ticket stamp, D'Arcy 'My Heart'

Tools ~ Marianne Creatables Square Die

SCSC ~ Anything Goes with Blue

Wow another week has passed so that means another challenge from 'Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge'

This week its 'Anything goes with Blue' I have for once coloured an image, no die cuts this week so feel like I have made more of an effort. I have used a Teddy Bo image, coloured with Copics and Prisma pencils which is my preferred colouring medium. The papers are from  the very scrummy SU! Designer paper pad, just great to use for many types of cards.

This week we are sponsored by the Digi Doodle Shop. The prize is  $10 voucher to spend in their store.

Good luck everyone, look forward to visiting your blogs again this week.

I am also entering my card into the 'Teddy Bo challenge' which is 'Anything goes' Its Teddy Bo's 1st Birthday this week, so "Happy Birthday Teddy Bo" you have had a fab year, here is to the next one :)

SCSC~ Let Them Eat Cake

This weeks challenge On Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is 'Let Them Eat Cake'I have once again used a LOTV die cut square for quickness as I just haven't had time to colour any images in lately, I really need to get back into the swing of things and find myself some crafting time.

The girls have once again made some beautiful cards for the challenge, so don't forget to stop by and check it out . We are sponsored by Crafters Companion. this week and there is a £10 voucher for one lucky person.

I am finding it hard to get back into my crafting, to much time off over Christmas. I am hoping to take part in a few more challenges this year, try something different and use some of my older stamps like my much neglected Penny Black stamps and SU! stamps, so watch this space.

SCSC~ Anything Goes

A Very Merry Christmas to ALL my lovely blogger friends, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

This weeks challenge over on Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is "Anything Goes" nice and easy and you have two weeks to take part.

 I have used another LOTV die cut for a nice quick and easy card, i have just been so busy at work this last week.

 I am late getting my post on my blog today as was in work until 10pm last night and back in at 9-6pm today, couldn't believe how many people where still buying prezzies today.

Have a wonderful day tomorrow xxx

SCSC~Happy New Year Or Celebration

Well this week has just flown, not enough hours in the day.

This weeks Secret Crafters Challenge is 'Happy New Year Or Celebration'I opted for a Wedding celebration as can't think about New Year until we have had Christmas lol..

Once again as I was pushed for time I went with a LOTV die cut square, hopefully in the New Year I will have time to stamp and colour an image, do miss my stamping.

Christmas Time

Well Christmas is fast approaching and I still had no cards made to add to my box in work!

Then i remembered about the LOTV die cuts I bought last year,so put together 10 cards very quickly.

I am still very behind with cards with not a lot of time left now, so don't think I will get chance to make any more. I always intend to make a few a week but it never happens like that, so some shop bought ones will make the numbers up (hangs head in shame lol )

I hope that you are all more organised than me? I have all my presents almost wrapped and my tree is up, so its beginning to look a lot like Christmas now :) x

SCSC~ All Creatures Great And Small (including Aliens)

This week at Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge its 'All Creatures Great and Small' (including Aliens)

Once again this week we I have used another LOTV die cut, mainly because they make a nice quick card when you don't have a lot of time. I honestly don't know where the days are going!! 

I hope you are all prepared for Christmas? I have a few bits more to get then the mammoth task of wrapping begins. I have booked my online shop for the 22nd December so I don't have to rush around the supermarkets battling with the crowds of people.