Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge #24

This fortnight's sketch (#24) has been designed by Barb:

Yes Christmas card No. 2 has been born!

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ RAK from the lovely Linda x

Image ~ House Mouse ~ RAK from Linda x

Sentiment ~ Pink Petticoat Tiny Tags

Poinsetta ~ handmade using punch

Gems ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stump No.0, Odourless White Spirits, Small Birch Leaf Punch, Gold Sakura Stardust Pen.

Create4fun Challenge ~ Week 12 & Stamp with Fun Challenge #51

Another fantastic sketch for this weeks challenge.

This week's prize is the Creatables Die-cut and Embossing Stencil from Marianne Design.

Stamp with Fun's challenge this week is "Easter". The challenge is sponsored by Paper Cupcakes

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ RAK from Linda xx

Image ~ I have no idea who sent it me or who its by!

Ribbon, Gems, Brad & Flowers ~ Stash

Dewdrops ~ TabbyCrafts

Sentiment ~PC Generated

Tools ~ Nesties, Pencil Crayons, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Sewing Machine.

Sketch Saturday #95

Bunny Zoe's Crafts are sponsoring Sketch Saturday this week. Nikki has a fabulous prize for the winner of this weeks challenge too..a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp called "Angry Ballerina" PLUS a selection of mixed pins.

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ RAK from Linda x

Image ~ RAK from Diane x

Mesh & Pearls ~ Stash

Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Birch Leaf Punch.

Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge #35

This week Stampin' for the Weekend want to see some Easter creations, you can make anything you like it does not have to be a card so let your imagination run wild. Dulcie from Wild Rose Studio is the sponsor this week and is generously giving two Milton stamps of the Winners choice.

• Heavy Weight DP's ~ RAK from Linda xxx
• Images ~ RAK from Tab
• Ribbon ~ Stash
• Tools ~ Box Template, Acetate, Nesties, Pencil Crayons, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch from Here, Diamond Stickles.

Just Magnolia Week 47 & Friday Sketchers #94

Well i'm sat here on tenterhooks waiting for the rain to come .... my washing is outside, thought i'd hang it out and it could be drying whilst i waited for the rain!!!

This week Just Magnolia are sponsored by All That Scraps and the prize is any C.C. Designs stamp set of your choice!! The challenge is to make an EASEL CARD - 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 1st April.

Claudia is hosting this weeks Friday Sketchers and as always has produced a fabulous sketch for us to play with, although it might look a little challenging! Sincere thanks to Renee' Mullins, the founder and owner of the Plum Purdy for sponsoring this week's challenge with a $25.00 gift certificate to shop over at her store.

• CS ~ Paper Cellar
  DP's ~ RAK from Linda xxx
• Image ~ RAK from Tab xxx
• Brads & Ribbon ~ Stash
• Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons.

Easter Egg Gift Boxes

I decided to do something a little different this year for the big kids (Fae, Scott, Ellie & Luke). What with money being tight and all, i wanted a cheaper version of Easter ... if there is such a thing LOL!

I found a free template from here and adapted it to fit the heavy weight design paper i had (thanks Linda x)

• Images ~ Magnolia's from the gorgeous Tab x
• Acetate & Ribbon ~ Stash
• Tools ~ Nesties, Pencil Crayons, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0

I used the piece of DP that was cut out to form the window as a label and attached it to the ribbon at the back of the box. Some scrap card was used to frame the window too!

A Spoon Full of Sugar #95 & Just Christmas and Birthday's Sketch #58

This weeks sponsor at Just Christmas and Birthday Cards is.... Simon Says Stamp ... and they have kindly donate a $10 gift voucher to one lucky person entering this weeks challenge.

Hmmm .... does this card still qualify though cos its neither a Christmas or a Birthday card? You'll have to let me know LOL!

The Challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar is a topic this week which was picked by Debbie and is ..... Easter!

CS ~ The Papermill Shop
DP's ~ My gorgeous RAK from the gorgeous Linda xxx
Image ~ Sliekje Digi Stamps
Fibres ~ Stash
Gems ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties, Sewing Machine, Sakura Glaze Pens (purple, yellow, orange)

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

For this week’s challenge you will create a card or project using the sketch provided! Your options are endless…let your creativity take you away! Oh, and, of course, don’t forget to stamp somewhere on your card or project! You will have until midnight (EST) March 20th, 2010 to complete this.

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ RAK from my blog buddy Linda thanks honey x
Image ~ Stampavie ~ Mice and Mistletoe ~ RAK from Linda xxx
Gems ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Nesties, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Sewing Machine, Sakura White Souffle Pen

Yayyy ... my very first Christmas card of the year! Probably the only one i'll end up making but at least i tried LOL!

Sketch Saturday #94

This weeks challenge is being sponsored by one of our regular sponsors, Simon Says Stamp! with a $25 gift certificate to spend on their goodies to the winner of this weeks challenge!

Not sure if i've managed it this week ...i just couldn't get it to all fit on the other way ... but at least i tried LOL!!!!

CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Shabby Princess ~ Celebrate
Image ~ Newton Bear Colouring Page
Sentiment ~ Newton Bear Colouring Page
Stars ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Nesties, (my new Mother's Day Pressie) Woodware Star Border Punch, Carla Crafts Corner Punch, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Holographic card behind the star punch, Glossy Accents.

Friday Sketchers #93

Jacque is hosting this weeks sketch challenge and has a sketch that she hopes we will enjoy using. This weeks sponsor is Irina Blount, the founder and owner of the fairly new stamp company, La-La Land Crafts. The winner of this week's challenge will receive THREE of the digi stamps of their choice!!

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ RAK my gorgeous buddy Linda x
Image ~ Also RAK from Linda xx
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Ribbon ~ Stash
Gems ~ Kanban Crafts
Tools ~ Odourless White Spirits, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Sewing Machine, Nesties.

By the way Happy Mother's Day to everyone! I had 2 gorgeous cards and 2 lovely gifts! Thanks Fae & Eloise ... Love ya both xxx

Sketch Saturday Challenge #93

Maya is taking her turn to host this weeks challenge, which is a fabulous sketch :)
She is also sponsoring the prize this week,
and
One lucky winner gets an adorable Hanglar girl :) (i soooo want it)

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ A gorgeous RAK from an equally gorgeous blog buddy ... Linda

Image ~ Mum, Maurie J Manning (Digital Pencil Too)

Sentiment ~ PC Generated

Ribbon ~ TabbyCrafts

Gems ~ Stash

Flowers ~ From my Mum's Stash

Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Odourless White Spirits, Nesties, Sewing Machine, Fluffy Stuff (although it doesn't show up too well in the photo, i've used it for the soap suds)

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.

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

Image ~ Newton Bear Colouring Page

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)

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

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.

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).

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

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.

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,