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).

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)

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

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.

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!

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)

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.

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!

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!

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)

Just Magnolia ~ Hearts & Flowers, Cute Card Thursday Challenge #97

The challenge at Just Magnolia is Hearts and Flowers – they'd like to see both on our creations as well as a Magnolia image 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 4th February. This weeks 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, flat backed gems and even some little satin hearts, just in time for Valentines day cards.

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This weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge is Blooming Gorgeous they want to see our cards/projects that feature flowers, gorgeous flowers, Stamps, fabric, paper...there are so many options. There challenge is also sponsored by Wild Orchid Crafts so a double whammy! Wouldn't it be fab if you (well me lol) won both challenges!!!!

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ Daisie Company ~ Berry Sweet

Images ~ Magnolia ~ Tilda, Summer Stamp Club Kit 2009, Edwin, Winter Stamp Club Kit 2009
Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts

Sentiment ~ Magnolia Summer Stamp Club Kit 2009

Pins ~ TabbyCrafts

Heart ~ Cuttlebug Die

Gems ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Woodware Grass Punch, Heart Border Punch was from HobbyCraft (one of those £2.99 ones), Cuttlebug and Cuttlebug Heart Die

DP2 Challenge

Lisa, the January hostess for the DP2 Challenge, has created another terrific challenge for us this week... it's "Shades of Gray"... dont make it too easy for us Lisa LOL!

I've made this card for our little Grandson Rylee to give his Mummy for her birthday. It's the sort of thing he does in the rain ... along with jumping in the puddles ... treasure!

• CS ~ Paper Cellar
• DP's ~ Summer Driggs ~ Ring It In
• Image ~ Kai In The Rain
• Ribbons & Pearls ~ Stash
• Charm ~ The Works
• Sentiments ~ PC Generated
• Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Nesties, Glossy Accents, Diamond Stickles, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0

I used the diamond stickles to replicate the rain on Kai ... i'm sure i saw this idea on Rach's blog and stole it ... sorry Rach mwah x

Friday Sketchers #87

Jeanette from Canada is this weeks host. This weeks challenge is sponsored by Totally Stampalicious! They are offering a fantastic stamp set to one of the lucky participants. The Farmer Hawg’s sentiments will all fit perfectly in the Farmer Hawg’s sign. The Farmer Hawg set is a 4X6 set and the sentiments are a 4X4 set. All of our stamps are made from clear photopolymer.

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ Daisie Company ~ Berry Sweet

Images ~ Magnolia Summer 2009 Stamp Club Kit

Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts

Sentiment ~PC Generated

Gems & Pearls ~ Stash

MS Doily Punch ~ RAK from Dawny P ... thanks sooo much honey x

Tools ~ Nesties, Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Woodware Grass Punch.

This is the first time i've used both of these stamps ... its becoming a little bit of a habit with me LOL ... so i've decided that i must go back through all my Magnolia kits and use the ones that have never been inked up before ... else quite frankly whats the point in having them? And i need to be able to justify spending £30 on stamps ever quarter to the hubby :/

Sketch & Stash Challenge 27

For this weeks challenge Sketch & Stash are sponsored by The Creative Cottage who are offering one lucky winner a full set of 'Hattie' digi stamps and a pack of 'Party Nights' digital papers.
CS ~ Paper Cellar ~ first time i've used this yellow card and i must admit i love it
DP's ~ K & Company ~ Tim Coffey ~ Daffodil ~ used this pad sometime last year and haven't touched it since ... until now LOL!
Image ~ RAK from Tab ... thanks honey x
Gems, Brads & Lace ~ Stash
Flowers ~ Stash & TabbyCrafts
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Gamasol, Blending Stump No.0, Pencil Crayons, Nesties, Woodware Grass Punch.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #34

I've just found this fab sketch blog whilst on my travels that has the most amazing sketches and you know how i like my sketches! This is no exception ... its fabulous!

This week challenge is sponsored by the very talented Maurie at Mo's Digital Pencil Too. Mo is a children's book author and illustrator, she is also offering up $10 worth of Digi Images as the prize for playing this week! So how could i resist? I just adore Mo's images and would have them all if the bank balance allowed LOL!

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Raspberry Road Designs ~ Love Birds
Image ~ Mo's Digital Pencil Too ~ Home Tweet Home
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Gems, Ribbon, Beadcaps and Brads ~ Stash
Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts & Stash
Tools ~ Nesties, Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Blending Stump No.0, Pencil Crayons, Whisper Strokes Marker & Tombo Blender Pen, Sakura Gel Pen (Red)

I made this for our neighbours daughter. When we moved here she was only 3 years old and now at 25 she's moving out to live with her boyfriend. Its going to be odd not seeing her every evening when she comes home from work with a little wave through our lounge window. She's not going far though ... just around the corner from Fae's house, so i'm sure we'll still be seeing her around plenty!

Papertake Weekly Challenge ~ Sketch #33

This week, as it's the last challenge of the month, it's time for the Papertake Weekly featured sponsor, SIMON SAYS STAMP and there is a whopping $25 up for grabs thanks to the very wonderful Heidi

So what's the challenge? It's sketch time and this week it's ..............

I've made this card for my VBF Suzie ... she underwent surgery Monday to remove a tumor from her lung ... all went well and the tumor has been sent off for testing, but they were 90% sure it wasn't cancer ... so here's hoping!!!!

• CS ~ Stash
• DP's ~ Summer Driggs ~ Energy
• Image ~ High Hopes ~ Valerie Nurse Angel
• Sentiment ~ PC Generated
• Flower ~ TabbyCrafts of course LOL!
• Pearls ~ Kanban Crafts
• Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Birch Leaf Punch, Nesties, Gamasol, Blending Stump No.0, Pencil Crayons, Diamond Stickles.

A Spoon Full Of Sugar ~ Challenge 88

The Challenge this week was picked by Sandra and she challenges you to Freestyle (anything you like).

I thought this was the idea time to show Fae's Valentine card for Scott, cos it doesn't fit with any other challenge LOL! But fits perfectly for this one ... how lucky is that?!

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ Love You Paper ~ Dreamsfullfilled free download

Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts

Image ~ Magnolia Winter Stamp Club Kit 2009

Gems ~ Stash

Raffia ~ Poundland

Sentiment ~ PC Generated

Tools ~ Nesties, Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stump No.0.

From today I have no TEENAGERS in the house yayyy! Unfortunately, Eloise is not leaving the building just having a birthday LOL .... yes my baby is 20 today! Can't say i'm gonna miss those years to be honest ... moody, mardy and argumentative, not to mention always being right and knowing it all! Anyway Happy Birthday Ellie x

Been Over To Hanna's Again ...

Yes, i just can't keep away from Hanna's blog and her amazing sketches.

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ K & Company ~ Isabella

Image ~ Precious Moments Colouring Page

Lace ~ Local Market Stall

Staples ~ Stash

Pearls ~ Stash

Flowers ~ Cream Ones ~ Stash, Other One ~ Blog Candy win from the gorgeous Jacqui x

Sentiment ~ Pink Petticoat Sentiments and Tags

Tools ~ Cuttlebug Heart Die, Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Woodware Grass Punch, Sakura Glaze Pen (Red), Sakura Stardust Pen (Silver)