A new Challenge at Dream Valley

Good morning friends.

We are having a new challenge over at Dream Valley and it would be lovely to see you there. The challenge has been sponsored by Digital Delights and the lucky winner will receive a voucher to spend in their shop. They have so many gorgeous images, you will definitely be spoilt for choice. The theme for this challenge is Things with wings. A nice easy challenge so please hop on over at join the challenge. There is some fabulous inspiration from the DT members.

I have coloured the super cute Relax Barnaby from Digital Delights, which is also available in a pre coloured image.

The image has been coloured with Pro Markers and Flexi Markers and Diamond Sparkles has been added to the wings. 

The Flowers, border flowers and cloud are by Memory Box and are available from many on line stores. 

The papers are also from Digital Delights called Busy Bee. The sentiment is computer generated and the ribbon has been coloured with Pro Markers.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges

Cards in Envy - Things with wings.
Love to Scrap - Cut it out
Allsorts Challenge Blog - A Passion for Flowers
Card Makin Mamas - Ribbons
Crafts 4 Eternity - Spring Flowers
Dilly Beans Challenge - Flowers
QKR Stampede - Punches/and or Dies

I will see you all later for some very enjoyable blog hopping. 

A new challenge at Dream Valley

Good morning my blogger friends.

Today see's the start of a new challenge at Dream Valley. We are being sponsored by Meljens and the theme is Valentines. The lucky winner can pick 4 digis from their store - It would be lovely to see you over there and you could help spread some love.

I have used the adorable image Cuddle Bun Bunnies from Meljen Designs. They are so cute.

The image has been coloured with Pro Markers and Polychromo pencils for the outline. The image has been mounted on Spellbinders, Marvellous Squares - love these dies.

The papers are Bonnets and Bowties from Nitwit Collections. The ribbon is from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop. The heart die is my latest favourite from Memory box and the sentiments are from LOTV.

Thank you all for your visits and for your lovely comments. I really enjoy reading them and are grateful for the time you spend visiting. See you all soon.

I am entering this card into the following challenges.

My time to craft. - Hearts
Creative Corner - Love and Hearts
Jens Digi Stamps - Love
Stampavie and more - love
Sassy Studios - Love is in air air
Simply create too -Valentines day or hearts
Broken Box Stock -  Valentine
Digi Haven - Valentine/Love
Sweet n Sassy - Valentines

James Bear - Pile of Presents

Morning to you. Hope you are all well.

Today is the start of  new challenge at Songbird and the theme is "Merry Christmas Everybody" which has been sponsored by Country View Crafts. They are very kindly giving the winner of this challenge a £25 voucher. The challenge will be running for a month so you have plenty of time to enter. 

I have used a LOTV image called James Bear - Pile of Presents.

I have coloured the image with Pro Markers and Flexi Markers.

The papers are from Crafty Ribbons

The image has been stamped onto  Marvellous Squares dies - love these.

The die along the bottom is Frostyville border die by Memory Box which is available from many on-line shops. 

The Ribbon is from The Pretty Little Ribbon shop.  I have added Diamond Sparkles to the hat.

I am entering this card into the following challenges
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - celebration
Hooked on Craft - Christmas
I love Pro Markers - Anything goes
Joanna Sheen Challenge. With love at Christmas
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Snowflakes
No Matter Which Challenge - Christmas
Robyn's Fettish - Christmas cards
Sweet Stampin Challenge - dies and punches
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Merry Christmas
top tip Tuesday - Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Mainly white
Christmas card challenge - Die cuts
Joyful Stamper - anything goes

Thank you for stopping by and for your lovely comments.

Patchwork Bunch of Balloons

Morning friends.

It's only a week, but it seems an age since I posted a card. Hope you had a lovely week and are enjoying the weekend. 

I had a wonderful day on Tuesday when 3 friends and myself went for a spa day to Centreparcs.  Unbeknown to me, Carol upgraded us, so on arrival, we had a glass of champagne followed by a light breakfast and coffee. We then spent an extremely relaxing time in the many spa rooms before lunch and more champagne. The afternoon was just as relaxing. I apologise to all who were enjoying a relaxing spa day because we did not seem to see all the signs outside the spa rooms which said Shhhh!!!  Lots of talking and laughing was just what the Dr ordered.  To just relax totally is something that doesn't  happen often enough so I will endeavour to go again in the near future. 

My card today I made for a friend who's partner is 60 today. Happy Birthday Dave.

I have used a LOTV image called Patchwork Bunch of Balloons.

The card blank is from Craftwork Cards and the papers are from Nitwit Collections. I have backe the image onto a  new favourite which is Kraft card.

I have coloured the image with Pro Markers and Flexi Markers.

The clouds are from a Memory Box die. The ribbon is from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

Stamped blessings - Die cuts
Challenges for everybody - anything goes
Here come the boys - birthday
Crafts and Me challenges - ribbon or lace
Fab 'n' funky challenges  -  Use 3 of something
Tuesday Alchemy - Anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Lots of layers
fun with shapes and more - anything but christmas
Joanna Sheen Challenge blog - anything but christmas
Simon Says - Anything goes

I have had such a busy week and have not had much chance to visit your wonderful blogs so, when i finish work tonight, I will be visiting you all. Take care.

Artificial Flower Girl

Good Morning blogger friends.

Hope you have all had a wonderful weekend. Don't they pass so darn quick.

Donna from Bearly Mine Crafts is very generously having a mega candy give away which ends 230.11.2012.
You can find her blog here. I think you must agree that below is some wonderful candy and her blog is definitely worth visiting as her cards are stunning.

Over at Songbird Challenge we have a challenge which has been sponsored by Joanna Sheen and you could be the lucky winner of a £10 voucher. The theme is  "A Deeper Shade of Blue" but neutral blues are also allowed.

I have used an Image from Sassy Cheryl's Digi's called Artificial Flower Girl.

I have coloured the image with Pro Markers and Flexi Markers. 

The papers are from Nitwit Collections. The doily is from my own stash. 

The flowers are made from a die Decorative Dies Glorious Gerbera which I purchase from a local craft shop. The butterfly is a Memory Box die and the metal corner embellishment is from WOC. The ribbon is from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop. 

Enjoy the rest of your week and I will see you again soon.
I will be entering this card into the following challenges.

Simply Create challenges
Willow Sketchie Challenge - blue, silver. white
Creative Moments - Anything goes

Gift Bow Christmas Fairy

Good morning Blogger friends.

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend. I have had a wonderful 5 days away at Centreparcs but my, how quickly did the time fly. Boo hoo, it is back to work tomorrow. On the plus side I am back at Centreparcs on Tuesday for a girlie Spa day with  friends which such be great fun. 

Today we have a new challenge over at Dream Valley Challenges. The challenge has been sponsored by MelJen's Designs and the theme of the challenge is "Non Traditional Christmas". It would be lovely if you could visit them and look at my DT members cards and join in the challenge. 

For this challenge I have used MelJen's "Gift Bow Christmas Fairy". At the moment, there is 50% off this cute image, so well worth a visit. 

The image has been coloured with Pro Markers and Flexi Markers with a Polychromo pencil for the highlight around the image

The papers are from Nitwit Collections Merry and Bright too.  The die border is Frosyville border die which is available from many on line stores. 

The Spellbinder die is Marvellous Squares which I love. The punch snowflakes are from  Martha Stewart.

the sentiment is computer generated and backed onto a Whimsy ticket stamp which has had the middle cut out. 

The ribbon is from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop and the gems are from my own stash. 

I have entered this card into the following challenges
One Stitch at a Time - Fabric, Ribbon or lace
Stamping Sisters in Christ - christmas
The Crafty Pad - Add some Glitter
The Squirrel and the Fox - Anything Goes
Crafty Creations. - Christmas

I know I say it every time I post but it is with sincerity that I thank each and every person who stops by my little corner of the blogworld at takes their time to comment. Hugs to you all.

Mulberry Wood "Friend"

Morning Friend bloggers.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today I have a card which I made for Russ's Birthday. The image is by Crafter's Companion and is part of the Mulberry Wood range called "Friend". Quite appropriate as Russ is my best friend.  The stamp comes with its own friend sentiment but I computer generated the sentiment on the card. 

The papers are from Nitwit Collections. I have used Kraft card for the first time and I am very impressed with the results. I have used Copic Markers (the greys) and Pro Markers (for the rest).

The Spellbinders die is Marvellous Squares.  I am so pleased I managed to track these down from the NEC.

The flowery border is by Memory Box which I also purchased from the NEC. 

The ribbon is Silky Crush Ribbon from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop. 

The gems are from my own stash.

Enjoy the rest of your week. Happy Crafting Bloggers.

I am entering this card into the following challenges.

http://flourishes.org - something that makes you happy
http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.co.uk// - die cuts and punches
/www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com// - ribbons
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk// - anything goes
http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.co.uk/ - any die will do
http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - birthdays
http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything but christmas
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/ - ribbons and or pearls
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything goes

Sweet Elins, Frog on Flower

Morning friends.

Hope you have all had a wonderful weekend. Today there is a new challenge over at Songbird. The challenge has been sponsored by Bearly Mine and the theme is "Could it be Magic".  We have some lovely DT members cards to show you and it would be lovely if you could join in and add a bit of Magic to your cards. 

I have used Nellie Snellen's - Sweet Eline's, Frog on Flower.

The image has been coloured in with Flexi Markers and Pro Markers.

I have loved making this card. I have wanted for so long some Pion Papers and I finally purchased some at a craft fair recently. I love, love, love them  and am going to buy a bucket full at the NEC. 

The bow die is from Memory Box

The Sentiment is computer generated and mounted onto a Whimsy Ticket Stamp.

The ribbon, lace and gem on the bow are from my own stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - challenge 63 Bling
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/- Lots of layers
http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/ - challenge 34 anything goes, any artist
http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.co.uk/ - Things with wings - Challenge 155
http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.co.uk - things with wings Ch 42 (ends 10th nov)
http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - Ribbons and lace
http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - Butterflies, bee, things with wings
http://www.clearlyistamp.blogspot.co.uk - ribbon or twine
http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - monochrome, dies / punches
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything goes

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget, if you haven't already, to add your name to my followers candy. Thank you for you lovely comments and I will see you all again soon. Take care. 

Best Dress

Morning friend bloggers.

Hope you are enjoying your week.Today, over at Diva's by Design, we are starting a new challenge. The theme is to use Orange and the challenge has been sponsored by Stamp n Doodle. 

I have used the gorgeous Lily of the Valley Stamp called Best Dress

The card blank is from Craftwork Cards and the papers are One Birdie Lane Too by Nitwit Collections.
The image has been coloured with Pro Markers and Flexi Markers.

The doily is from my own stash as is the ribbon which has been coloured in with my Flexi Marker. ?The heart button is from my own stash.

The flower has been layered using  Decorative Dies Glorious Gerbera which was purchased at the Range.

The cardigan has been glittered with Diamond Sparkles.

Just to let you know that Dad is improving by the day and should be home in a few days although he will still need lots of care till he regains his strength. Kayleigh has spend a few days with us and seems to be coping very well with the loss of their baby. So, all in all, we are having a much better week than last week.

http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - Ribbons and Buttons
http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/ - doily
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - autumn colours
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything goes
http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - anything goes
http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.co.uk/ bling it on

Thank you for your good wishes and I will be back soon.

Lily Bee

Morning Blogger Friends.

There is a new challenge today over at Songbirds. The theme  "Build me up Buttercup", which I am sure you have guessed, means your submissions must be predominantly yellow. The Sponsor is Pink Cat Studio.  I have used the lovely "Lily Bee". 

The papers are from Nitwit Collections. I have coloured her with Pro Markets and Flexi Markers.

Sorry about the shadows - not one of my better photo's.
The bow is from a local craft shop.

The metal corner embellishment and the flowers are from WOC. I have glittered her wings using Diamond Sparkles.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenge

http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/ - Anything goes

Thank you for the get well comments for Dad. He is a lot better than yesterday but still not well. I am stopping with mum for a couple of nights and don't want to seem rude so time for commenting will be limited but I will try my best. I can perhaps sneak in a couple of hours when she goes to bed as she is not a night owl like myself.

Halloween Brat Pumpkin

Good Morning friend bloggers.

Hope you are all well and enjoying some crafty time.

We have a new challenge over at Dream Valley. The theme this week is Halloween and the challenge has been sponsored by Bugaboo, and One Stop Card Crafts. 

I have chosen the image Halloween Brat Pumpkin and I have loved colouring her in.

The papers are from Sassy Designs apart from the pumpkin paper which was a free download from  Grafico

The bow is from my own stash and the butterfly is from Memory Box.

Sorry but I can't remember where I bought the banner dies. The sentiment has been computer generated.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges

Art with no boundaries - Halloween

Hooked on Craft Challenge - Halloween
Paper Playtime - Halloween
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/ - Halloween
http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/  Halloween
http://blog.ribboncarousel.com/ - use ribbon
http://brokenboxstock.blogspot.co.uk/ halloween
http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Halloween
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ To cute to spook

Sorry for the short post and I apologise if I don't get round to your blogs for some commenting, but my dad has been taken into hospital so I have a lot on my mind at the moment. Take care.