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Friday 26 February 2010

Just Magnolia Week 48

The sponsor this week is Jacobi Drachten and the fabulous prize they have sponsored is ... Copics, a Magnolia Ink magazine, clear and wood mounted rubber stamps and card for Copics/ProMarkers.


This week the challenge is BIRTHDAYS - remember your creations must have a Magnolia image on to qualify for the prize draw. The winner will be chosen by Random Generator next week so to be in the running all you need to do is ensure you have at least one Magnolia image on your card and link your card (not your blog) in Mr Linky and have your card posted by 8pm UK time next Thursday 4th March 2010.
  • CS ~ Paper Cellar & Left overs
  • Image ~ Edwin ~ Winter Stamp Club Kit 2009
  • Sentiment ~ PC Generated
  • Ribbon & Eyelets ~ Stash
  • Pearls ~ Local Craft Store
  • Tools ~ Nesties, Odourless White Spirits, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Eyelet Setter, Corner Punch, Glamour Dust.

Wednesday 24 February 2010

Sketch Saturday Week #91 & Stamp With Fun Challenge #47

This weeks sketch is being sponsored by Stamp and Create, a fabulous online store with everyday low prices, and is owned by Lacey Stephens. The prize is a Wags 'n Whiskers new release stamp, a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp, and a Bow Easy bow-making tool, what a fantastic prize eh?!!

This weeks Stamp With Fun Challenge is "stitch"




CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Raspberry Road Designs ~ Country Cuddles
Buttons, Gem & Raffia ~ Stash
Happy Birthday Dad Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Fluffy Stuff, Sakura Glaze Pen (Red)

Tuesday 23 February 2010

DP2 Challenge #19

The February hostess, Dawn, has put together another terrific challenge.. it's 'Clean 'n Simple'.
Dawn's interpretation for this week's challenge is... Use white or cream cardstock, your image from Mo's Digital Pencil, and one ribbon.. it's that simple... and, no additional layers!

What a refreshing change, not having to trawl through endless papers to decide which one best fits the challenge! Thoroughly enjoyed the challenge ... thanks Dawn!

  • CS ~ Stash
  • Image ~ Mo's Digital Pencil ~ Summer Baby
  • Ribbon ~ Stash
  • Sentiment ~ PC Generated
  • Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Glossy Accents

Monday 22 February 2010

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #46

This week's challenge is called… GOING IN CIRCLES!


For this challenge you will create a card or project with as many circles on it as you can without making it look gaudy! Oh, and, of course, you MUST also stamp somewhere on your card.
You will have from now until midnight (EST) February 27th, 2010 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into Mr. Linky in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

SIMON SAYS STAMP
The prize is a $25 Gift Certificate plus FREE SHIPPING!

CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Basic Grey ~ Boxer
Image ~ Mo's Digital Pencil ~ Two Toby
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Gems ~ Stash
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties.

Sunday 21 February 2010

Truly Scrumptious Happy Birthday

Wednesday was Truly Scrumptious' first birthday!!
For their special birthday challenge they have a sketch with the additional (optional) challenge to make a birthday card.
They are delighted to welcome back Digital Delights by Louby Lou. The birthday challenge winner will receive a $20 voucher to spend in Wendy's Digital Delights store. Plus, three runners-up will receive a mystery prize from the Truly Scrumptious shop

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ K & Co ~ Elizabeth Brownd ~ Garden Cottage
Image ~ Ching-Chou Kwik ~ gorgeous RAK from Linda xxx
Flowers ~ Stash & TabbyCrafts
Dewdrops ~ TabbyCrafts
Eyelets & Ribbon ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Birch Leaf Punch, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Glamour Dust, Sakura Stardust Pen (Silver).

Saturday 20 February 2010

Friday Sketchers #90

Beatrix, from Germany is the designer of this weeks sketch.
This week Friday Sketchers can present a really generous sponsor:

InStyle Stamps! …the home of whimsical, retro, anime rubber stamps and scrapbook supplies. And their wonderful prize is ...
4 digital images of your choice
CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Left overs from previous projects
Image ~ High Hopes ~ Clarabelle & Riley
Eyelets & Raffia ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties

Another Just 4 Fun ...

I usually buy a card for my Dad to give to my Mum for her birthday ... else she wouldn't get one LOL! I completely forgot this year and had a text message asking me to make him one! So here it is ...
CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Shabby Princess
Image ~ LOTV gorgeous RAK from my VBFBF Diane xxx
Flowers ~ Left over from the bridal bouquets
Dewdrops ~ TabbyCrafts
Gems ~ Stash
Tools ~ Nesties, Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Birch Leaf Punch, Glamour Dust

Friday 19 February 2010

Sweet Sketch Wednesday & Cute Card Thursday #100

Sweet Sketch Wednesdays sponsor this week is Sally Ann from Digi Stamp Boutique. She has some darling new spring digis. It will really put you in the mood for Spring and Easter. Sally also offers a free digi each month . You can try her images for free. This week Sally is sponsoring with a $10 digi prize to our lucky winner.

This week at Cute Card Thursday they want to see our cards or projects feature something metal on them...brads, charms, if it's metal, they want to see it. They are sponsored by....digisparkle.com, who have a monthly freebie (great for trying digistamps out before you buy!) and a great range of images. Heather is offering two, yes you read it right, TWO prizes this week...Two lucky winners, as chosen by Random.Org, will each receive a £10 voucher to spend online in her store www.digisparkle.com.

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Left overs from previous projects
Lace ~ Stash
Image ~ High Hopes ~ Gertie, Millie & Hattie
Flowers ~ Stash & TabbyCrafts
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Beadcap & Pearl Brad ~ Stash
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Nesties, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Sakura Glaze Pens, Woodware Grass Punch.

Thursday 18 February 2010

Stamp With Fun Challenge #46 & Papertake Weekly Challenge 16/02/10

Stamp With Fun have a fab sketch designed by Tina46 which is sponsored by KreativArt.

This week Papertake Weekly so pleased to introduce a new sponsor for us ... Stitchy from Stitchy Stamps. Here is a little bit about Stitchy and her work - I have been creating stamps for about 8 months now and absolutely became addicted when I learned how..I started with paint shop pro about 6 years ago and use to design scraps for scrapbooking..I introduced a good scrapper friend of mine to digi stamps and she decided to open a store - Digital-Ink,Co - about 5 months ago and the rest is history lol...So the challenge this week is "Check This Out" And quite simply we just want to see some gingham or checks included in your work. It could be a ribbon or included on the design paper. As always, this is entirely up to you.

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Left over from previous projects
Image ~ Sarah Kay Colouring Page
Ribbon & Lace ~ Stash
Brads ~ Stash
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0,

Wednesday 17 February 2010

Quixotic Challenge #14

This week, the challenge has been set by Rowena. She would like to see... *** Something For Mum ***

Create a card, project or gift for Mum Those of us in the UK may be thinking Mother's Day, which is next month, Mum's birthday or even "just because". The project doesn't have to be for your own mother, of course, and you could even twist the theme ever so slightly and create something for a new Mum! Don't forget - all entries this month go into a prize draw on the first Wednesday in March, for a fab prize including a stamp of your choice from Amy Young's Sweet November range (check them out HERE) and an assortment of pearls, pins and charms (total value approximately £15).

CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ A Whisper of Romantic
Image ~ Mo's Digital Pencil ~ Jill Two
Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Pearls ~ Stash
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stump No.0, Birch Leaf Punch, Carla Craft Corner Punch, Sewing Machine.

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

This week's challenge is called…
SWEET TREAT!
For this week’s challenge you will create a PROJECT, not just a card, that includes some sort of TREAT! Oh, and, of course, you MUST also incorporate some sort of stamping on your project.


You will have from now until midnight (EST) February 20th, 2010 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into Mr. Linky in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:
LINE
The prize is FABULOUS Hanglar Stanglar STAMP; not just a stamped image!



This is a gift wallet i've made using some left over CS and DP. I know the challenge says Sweet Treat, which implies chocolate and candy's but it does say some sort of treat! And what could be more of a treat than theatre tickets?!
Image ~ Magnolia Edwin ~ Winter 2009 Stamp Club Kit
Sentiment ~ Pink Petticoat ~ Sentiment and Tiny Tags
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Crescent shaped ribbon slot punch tool, Carla Craft corner punch.

Tuesday 16 February 2010

Just For Fun ....

I've been cooking on gas of late and have even made cards that don't fit into any challenges ... i know how'd that happen!?!
CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ K & Co ~ Brenda Walton ~ Brianna
Flowers ~ Stash and TabbyCrafts
Lace ~ Market Stall
Pearls ~ Stash
Image ~ Sarah Kay
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Sewing Machine, Birch Leaf Punch, Heart Border Punch (HobbyCraft)

Monday 15 February 2010

Sketch Saturday #90

The sketch this week is being sponsored by the fabulous Simon Says Stamp. This weeks prize is sure to inspire you to fill your shopping basket, because once again, Heidi is very generously offering another wonderful $25 gift certificate to spend on SSS goodies!

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Basic Grey ~ Sultry and the floral one i have no idea cos i've lost the front cover LOL!
Image ~ Gorgeous LOTV RAK from my bestest VBFBF Diane xxx
Sentiment ~ Freebie Wordart
Ribbon & Eyelets ~ Stash
Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Eyelet Punch, Nesties, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0.

Sunday 14 February 2010

Friday Sketchers #89 & Just Magnolia Week 42

Happy Valentine's Day bloggers.
Aud from Norway is this week's host of the challenge.The sponsor this week is ... Scrapmagasinet: The prize you can win is a wood mounted personal stamp (2"x 2") to use on the back of your cards. If you win, you can choose to have a new, one of a kind, custom made stamp - with your own wishes for text, language and /or image. You can, if you want, choose from the designs already up in the online shop.
This week Just Magnolia's sponsor is Wild Orchid Crafts – specialists in Mulberry paper roses, paper flowers and craft supplies. They pride themselves on offering excellent value for money and superb customer service as well as an amazing range of paper flowers. We are thrilled to have them sponsor us as we all love flowers!! The prize is amazing too – lots and lots of roses, cherry blossoms, gardenias, asters, mini roses, lilies and even some little satin hearts, just in time for Valentines day cards.

Just Magnolia's challenge this week is LOVE – remember your creations must have a Magnolia image on to qualify for the prize draw. The winner will be chosen by Random Generator next week so to be in the running all you need to do is ensure you have at least one Magnolia image on your card and link your card (not your blog) in Mr Linky and have your card posted by 10 pm UK time next Thursday 19th February


CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Summer Driggs ~ Bubblegum & Liquorice
Images ~ Magnolia ~ Winter Stamp Club Kit 2009
Sentiment ~ Studio G 99p clear stamps set
Pearls ~ Local Craft Shop
Tulle ~ TabbyCrafts
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties, Sewing Machine.

Saturday 13 February 2010

Stampin' for the Weekend

This fortnights challenge which ends on the 18th February is ...Valentines Themed. Stampin' for the Weekend would like to see some projects and cards with a theme of valentines day.


Simon Says Stamp are the fabulous sponsors this fortnight!' With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world! Again, the lovely Heidi is offering a superb $25 shopping voucher to spend in store with FREE postage!!
CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Daisie Company ~ Berry Sweet
Image ~ RAK from Linda thanx honey x ~ Penny Black Critter Party
Sentiment ~ PC Generated using 4 my lover font
Flower & Pins ~ TabbyCrafts
Gems ~ Stash
Tools ~ Woodware Grass Punch, Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug Heart Die, Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stump No.0, Heart Border Punch from HobbyCraft, Sakura Glaze Pen (Black).

Friday 12 February 2010

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #36

Arlana has whipped up a mighty sweet sketch for us to use. The sponsor for this challenge is ... Soft Pencil, here to tantalize you with the loveliest digital images. Elizabeth's images are just adorable and so incredibly sweet that you won't want to miss out on the chance to win the prize: $10 voucher for digi images direct from Soft Pencil.

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Summer Driggs ~ Limeade
Image ~ RAK from ages ago x
Ribbon ~ Stash
Buckle ~ Stash
Flowers ~ Stash
Pearl ~ Kanban Crafts
Sentiment ~ Studio G 99p sets
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Whispers Stroke Markers, Sakura Glaze Pen (Pink)

Thursday 11 February 2010

Cute Card Thursday ~ Challenge 99

Challenge 99 is "In The Name of Love!" which instantly makes me want to start singing one of my favourite tunes by Simple Minds ... figures really, me having a simple mind LOL!
With Valentines Day this weekend CCT want to see our "Love" themed creations. It doesn't have to be a valentines card, but it does need to have a love theme...
The prize this week is $25 credit voucher to spend at the fab Simon Says Stamp!



CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Summer Driggs 14 Days of Valentine
Image ~ Magnolia Edwin ... dragged out the draw and inked up!
Ribbon and Pearls ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Heart Colluzzle, Diamond Stickles, Whispers Strokes Markers, Tombo Blender Pen, Ribbon Slot Punch

Its not a Valentine card, but its been made "in the name of love" for Rylee to give his Mummy on Mother's Day and of course he does love his Mummy very much!!!

Papertake Weekly Challenge ~ Sketch #34

This week the fabulous Kraftin Kimmie are sponsoring the challenge. Kimmie is offering a bundle of three images of the winner's choice as a prize!
Don't forget that you can rotate and resize the elements and as long as you can see the basic sketch there, then it's fine.


CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Raspberry Road Designs ~ Rose Manor
Image ~ RAK from ages ago! x
Ribbon ~ RAK from Tab ... mwahs x
Sentiment ~ one of those foam ones that come in a set from Argos
Gems ~ Stash
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Sewing Machine, Homemade Bowmaker courtesy of Dad ... thanks Dad x

Wednesday 10 February 2010

Mojo Monday 125

This week, Maria Gurnsey stepped up to the sketchboard with a fun sketch to get the mojo flowing.


So, using this sketch i made my last card for April ... unless you count the one i make myself to ensure i get a handmade card LOL!

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Free Download ~ Feeling Froggy
Image ~ LOTV RAK from Diane x
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Compass, Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties.

Tuesday 9 February 2010

The Sugar Bowl Challenge #28

There are SIX super sweet,utterly adorable, brand new Manga Sugar Nellies up for grabs this week … As always … all you have to do is create something using the sketch below, and use the ‘please include’ option which is…
‘PLEASE INCLUDE’- LACE
Well Marlene sure had me beat on this sketch cos i don't have many Sugar Nellies {sob} so i couldn't do the 4 different images ... but then i noticed other people had only used one image too and i'd had this one in a RAK envie. I have checked he's a Sugar Nellie too ... only cos i dont have a clue LOL!

CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Summer Driggs ~ Moments
Image ~ Sugar Nellie ~Macbeth
Lace ~ Market Stall
Flowers ~ Hippie Chic Alpha Dies
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Pearls ~ Kanban Crafts
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Sewing Machine, Sakura Glaze Pens (Orange, Yellow, Black & Pink), Nesties

Sketch Saturday Week #89

This weeks sketch had been designed by Ria ... and what a fab sketch it is too! It is sponsored this week by a New Canadian Scrapbook Manufacturer called KIKI ART.
Kiki Art is giving 1 set of the Amor Collection and 1 set of the Magica Collection to 2 winners. So each winner will receive 1 collection.

CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Free Download ~ Gingham Papers
Image ~ Precious Moment Colouring Page
Gems ~ Stash
Stars & Sentiment ~ PC Generated with the help of Microsoft Word
Tools ~ Nesties, Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stump No.0, Gamasol, Glitter Glue.
Do you remember me saying i didn't want to make any cards for April yet ... well this is the 2nd one LOL!

Monday 8 February 2010

Basic Grey ~ Week 13

Week 13 – A Sketch By Martine


Feel free to rotate, resize and flip the sketch to fit your needs, as long as the sketch can be easily recognised you are good to go, but remember to use at least one item from BasicGrey if you wish to be eligible to win this weeks prize that has been sponsored by Simon Says Stamp .


CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Basic Grey ~ Motifica
Image ~ Sandra Dry ~ Meerkat
Gems ~ Stash
Dewdrops ~ TabbyCrafts
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Hippie Chic Alpha Dies, Cuttlebug, Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Sakura Glaze Pen (Black)

Sunday 7 February 2010

Truly Scrumptious Challenge 25

This weeks challenge is another sketch plus the additional extra of buttons and bows. The sponsor for this challenge is Truly Scrumptious Crafts. Truly Scrumptious Crafts is my small online shop selling embellishments for papercrafters. At the moment we have a lovely selection of ribbons, buttons and charms and we will be adding new products in the near future. The winner of this challenge will be able to chose a ribbon & button kit of their choice.



CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Alexa Crazy
Image ~ Rak from my gorgeous blog buddy Diane xxx VBFBF
Ribbon, Pearls and Button ~ Stash
Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stump No.0, Sakura Glaze Pens (Pink, Purple, Orange, Yellow) Nesties, Ribbon Slot Punch.

Friday 5 February 2010

Stamp With Fun Challenge #44

This week is a wonderful sketch from designer, Emmi 41.

Another Mother's Day card out of the way ... only 4 more to make! Not that i have that many Mother's ... one is enough thanks LOL!

CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Free Download called A Mother's Love
Image ~ Magnolia RAK from some kind generous blogger ... I'm thinking it was Diane?
Flowers & Brads ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Nesties, Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Sakura Glaze Pen (Yellow)
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Also there are some fab Magnolia Christmas Stamps up for grabs at the Auction Room this week. You should take a look ... its a fab way to rejuvenate you stamp stocks by swapping some of your unused stamps. No money changes hands just simply swap one of your stamps for another stamp! Come on ladies ... give it a try .... it worked for me!

Thursday 4 February 2010

Sketch & Stash Challenge #28

There is a fantastic prize for this fortnight's challenge - a $20 voucher to spend at Simon Says Stamp (with postage paid!!)

Here is the sketch for the challenge, as always please list your new, never used or neglected stash and feel free to rotate the sketch, re-size and add extra elements.

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Shabby Princess ... not used for ages!
Image ~ Magnolia RAK from goodness knows who now ... so never ever used this stamp LOL ... does that count?!
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Gems & Pearls ~ Stash
Tools ~ Nesties, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0
I've decided after using this paper that i shall go through all the papers on my hard-drive in turn and use them for my cards ... that way i should get to use them all instead of the same old favourites!

Wednesday 3 February 2010

Sketch Saturday #88

This weeks challenge is being sponsored by The Craft Barn. The Craft Barn are now the exclusive UK retailer of Stamping Bella stamps! This also includes Kettos, Lulus etc... And to celebrate, Sandy is offering 2 Stamping Bella Ketto stamps to the winner of this weeks sketch challenge, and the winner gets to choose which 2 they would like!
So, this weeks sketch looks like this ....



CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Free download called Fresh Papers
Image ~ Mo's Digital Pencil ~ Two Jill
Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts
Gems ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Nesties, Xcut oval thingy, Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stump No.0, Sakura Souffle (thanks Tab x), Sakura Glaze Pen (yellow)