My Inky Hands

CES Challenges #70 ~ Check It Out!...

2012-01-28T14:51:00.002Z

Hi all! Time for a brand new challenge over at CES Challenges.

This week our theme is;

'Check It Out!'

So we'd like to see any sort of gingham, tartan, checks on your projects.

Look at this adorable westie! Coming soon to DigiStamp Boutique, but I couldn't wait to have a play, so here's a sneaky peek for you. Once again I printed my digi over the top of a patterned paper in 'Page Plus' (please see my previous post for details). Well actually I printed over two patterned papers today. I opened one paper on top of another paper in Page Plus, and overlapped them. Then popped my 'png' file digi over the top, printed and coloured with my Flexmarkers. The papers I used are by Pink Petticoat.

From Crafty Emma's Store, I used;

Card blank,

Card Candi,

Flexmarkers,

Adhesive Gems.

I also used;

Go Kreate dies (to make a frame),

Sizzix embossing folder (to emboss frame),

Gingham bow,

Stickles.

Hope you'll join us this week, with a Crafty Emma voucher prize up for grabs...what are you waiting for?!

Don't forget to check out the other fab DT makes.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge #38...

2012-01-22T19:02:00.001Z

Hi all! Very quick one from me this evening as have had a very busy weekend (my daughter's 8th Birthday), and still need to get all the school stuff ready for the morn. So without further ado, here's my (late!!) DT card for A GEM OF A CHALLENGE, where this time we have a fab sketch by the lovely Lisa....

I've used one of the adorable new 'Faye' digi stamps, and some fab downloadable papers all from PINK GEM DESIGNS.

One again I used the fab technique Janet told me about, where you open up a digi patterned paper in 'Page Plus', then overlay your 'png' file digi image. When you print out, the image will still be blank for you to colour etc, but the background is patterned.

I also used Marianne ribbon dies, Spellbinders frameabilities, (wide selection of these dies available at Pink Gem Designs). Card candi & top notch card blank (Crafty Emma's Store), and a Craftwork Cards sentiment.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges #68 ~ 'Vintage Dahling'...

2012-01-14T16:40:00.001Z

Hi all! Whoopsies!.....a little late in the day with this, but here it is anyway, my DT card for CES Challenges.

Our theme picked by lovely Sheena is;

'VINTAGE DAHLING!'

This is also my Birthday card for my little Beth who will be 8 next Friday.

I have used the adorable Louie available as part of the 'Love' set HERE over at DigiStamp Boutique, and coloured with my Flexmarkers. I wrote her name in the hearts using a Copic glitter pen. You can get the wonderful Flexmarkers from Crafty Emma's Store.

Also from Emma's Store I used;

Shaped card blank,

& Echo Park 'Victoria Gardens' 6x6 papers.

Other Products Used;

Bazzill Kraft,

Memento Cocoa ink (for edges) from Pink Gem Designs,

Stickles Star Dust,

Seam Binding,

Resin Flowers,

American Crafts alphabet Thickers (the number 8),

Craftwork Cards sentiment,

Nesties.

Please do pop over to the challenge blog for more inspiration from the rest of the team.

Crafty Emma's Store is having a mega CLEARANCE SALE at the moment....well worth a mooch!

Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm off out tonight visiting family but hope to catch up with you all asap!

Jenny xx

Release Day Over At DigiStamp Boutique...

2012-01-09T07:30:00.009Z

Hi all. Hopefully this should schedule nice and early to coincide with the latest images going live over on the DigiStamp Boutique website. If you hadn't guessed, it's a Valentine's release this time. Six sweet images plus sentiments too!

I used a technique that the lovely Janet told me about, where you open up a digi patterned paper in 'Page Plus', then overlay your 'png' file digi image. When you print out, the image will still be blank for you to colour etc, but the background is patterned. (Thanks Janet!) I used Pink Petticoat papers today. The lovely lined one is from the 'Perfect Papers' set. I used my EK Success border punch (I think it's called 'Spiral', as in spiral bound?) to make it look like a page from a note book. I also used the lined paper inside the card. The 'Pretty Little Heart' paper is called just that!

I also used Baker's Twine, Gems, and a lovely shaped card blank from Crafty Emma's Store.

Hope you like? Sorry the photo's are a bit pants, but I had to use my daylight lamp. You can't beat natural daylight and a bit of sunshine can you?
Please do pop over to DigiStamp Boutique to see the other sweet images.

Thanks so much for popping by!

Jenny xx

Edited To Add;
Images will now be on sale tonight lol...along with even more newies, so please keep checking xx

A New Year And New Challenges...

2012-01-07T11:48:00.002Z

Hi all! Ooops! Should have scheduled this for first thing but clean forgot!

We have the first challenge of the year for you over at A Gem Of A Challenge, where our lovely Rebekah has a piccy to use as inspiration;

Meanwhile over at CES Challenges, Claire has a nice and easy one for you, 'Anything Goes!'

So here's my first card of 2012 for you to fit both.

Ingredients;

Love Heart Teddy digi from Pink Gem Designs (sale on at the moment!),

Lacey Oval Nesties also from Pink Gem Designs,

Copics,

Flexmarkers (Crafty Emma's Store)

MME 'Blush' Lost & Found papers (Crafty Emma's Store)

Various flowers also from Emma's Store,

Memory Box Spring Border Die,

Leone Em leaf punch.

Please check the challenge blogs to get some more inspiration from the rest of the DT's, and also for prize details.

I've had to move & pack some of my craft stuff away over Christmas and it was a nightmare making this card as I couldn't find anything lol!

I think a good old sort out and some reorganisation is needed.

As soon as I'm straight I will get back into the swing of things properly and catch up with your blogs, which I'm very sorry for neglecting just lately...hope you can forgive me.

Thanks for the get well wishes for my little man and his Chicken Pox. All the spots have dried up now and he's fine.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Very Happy New Year....

2012-01-02T01:59:00.001Z

....to all my lovely followers. Hope you had fun bringing in the new year. We were celebrating at my Mum's. At around midnight I noticed a few spots on my 3yr old. Next morning he was covered, and it turns out he has Chickenpox!! Poor little man can't sleep for the pain and itching, hence I'm typing this up at almost 2 in the morning! I'm just glad my others already caught it a few years ago. Hope you had a better start to 2012?

If you have any Christmas pennies waiting to be spent, why not check out the 30% off sale at DigiStamp Boutique?

Meanwhile Pink Gem Designs have 15% off digi products & polymer stamps throughout January, plus other special offers such as 40% off mulberry flowers.

Crafty Emma's Store are still offering a whopping 20% off all products if you quote SALE20 at the checkout.

I can't wait to get the house back to normal now that all the festivities are over, and get stuck into crafting again. Looks like I'll have little man off school for a bit longer though until his Chickenpox clear up!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Candy Winner...

2011-12-15T23:58:00.000Z

Just quickly popping on to let you know that....

KATINA

is my lucky winner to be randomly picked out. Congrats hun!! Please email me (sidebar) with your addy.

Jenny xx

Watch This Space.....

2011-12-15T00:19:00.000Z

....for my candy winner. Sorry for delay but I have sick kiddies off school yet again. My youngest has been vomiting since the weekend, and Beth has a a flu-like bug. Beth will draw a winner from our pot of names asap.Yes we're doing it the old fashioned way lol!!

Are you ready for Christmas? No?....me neither lol! Wrapping to be done, prezzies & cards to be delivered. I may even have to give in and buy a few cards this year! Criminal isn't it? So much Christmassy stash I haven't even ripped from the packs yet. Never mind, will start making Christmas cards early next year and use it then.

Back as soon as possible with my winner. Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Two DT Cards Rolled Into One...

2011-12-10T17:11:00.001Z

Hi all. I'll make this mega quick as I am supposed to be getting ready for a Birthday Bonanza bash over at my Mum & Dad's. Not only did my Dad turn 60 yesterday but it's also my Mum's Birthday today! So tonight family will be there and we're having drinks, curry, cake and a disco lol!

So here is my (late - sorry!) DT card for both A GEM OF A CHALLENGE - Fab sketch by Rebekah...

& CES CHALLENGES - 'A Traditional Christmas' chosen by Carrie.

I'll quickly tell that the cute digi image is available at Pink Gem Designs, along with the gorgeous poinsettia digi paper and Nesties. I used my Copics to colour ted.

The card blank, candi, bakers twine, flowers are all from Crafty Emma's Store.

The bunting sentiment stamps are by Whimsy Stamps. The berry digi paper is from Pink Petticoat.

Please pop over to said blogs for loads more DT inspiration and prize detail.

Thanks so much for stopping by now I really must get moving!

Jenny xx

A Little Late, CES Challenges ~ 'Bear Necessities'....

2011-12-05T15:17:00.001Z

OK so this maybe 2 days late (sorry to the other CES ladies) but here's my DT card for CES Challenges anyway! And our lovely Donna wants to see BEARS featured on your creations this time.

I just had to use this lovely Teddy digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs, available HERE.

I coloured him with Copics, Stickles & Flower Soft.

Do check out the fabulous December Offers over at Pink Gem Designs....some whopping discounts to be had on Christmas dies & stamps.

I also used corrugated card, ribbon & Octagon Nesties.
Most of the other items can be purchased over at Crafty Emma's Store, including the gorgeous Prima North Country papers & card blank. The '80% off' clearance sale still on over there by the way, plus 20% off all other items!

PS...I have CANDY here...please feel free to enter.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jenny xx

Whoop!...A Card At Last!....

2011-12-04T19:24:00.000Z

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by today...and I have a card to show at last! Where did November go? I'm so late making my personal cards and commissions for Christmas this year. Today's card is a commission. I thought I'd better make a start on those first, then do my own in a last minute rush as always lol!

The fab image is from this DigiStamp Boutique collection. This is your last chance to get them as a special offer set though (click on pic above to go straight there).

Ingredients;

Echo Park 'Winter Park' papers,

Wooden Scrabble Tiles from Craft Shapes.co.uk,

Whimsy Winter Sentiment Stamp,

Bazzill Kraft,

Lacey Square Nesties - Pink Gem Designs.

Wooden heart (inked & glittered),

Stickles,

Copics,

Gems.

While I'm here I must tell you that the latest challenge is under way over at CES CHALLENGES. It's our lovely Donna's turn to host, and she'd like to see a BEAR featured in your creations this time.....simple as that! I hope to join the ladies soon (just need to take a decent pic of my card lol!).

Thanks so much for stopping by, and please feel free to check out my candy HERE if you like!

Jenny xx

Candy Time!...

2011-12-02T13:14:00.002Z

***CANDY NOW CLOSED!!***

Hi all! Just a quick apology to all my lovely followers for being a really rubbish blogger just lately. And also an apology to those kind enough to have me on their DT's, as I feel I haven't been pulling my weight recently. Unfortunately life/children/illness/appointments....etc, have got in the way of my crafting and computer time this past few weeks. To make up for it a little, here is some candy that any of my followers (old or new) are welcome to enter. All you need to do is leave a comment below and pop a post on your blog or sidebar etc...linking back to my blog. I will draw a winner at random on the evening of Thursday 15th Dec. I will send the prize first class and with a bit of luck the winner will receive their goodies just in time for a few last minute Christmas makes. I still have all of my Christmas makes to do so I'm off to actually do some crafting now for the first time in what seems like ages.

Good luck & thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 'Monochrome' & ' Special Ages' Over At CES...

2011-11-26T13:14:00.000Z

Hi all! Wow, seems like ages since I blogged. It's all busy, busy here with poorly kids. My girls have been poorly with Tonsillitis, especially my youngest daughter who seems to have been poorly off & on for a fortnight. And now my 3yr old has 'Hand, Foot & Mouth' disease! Not as scary as it sounds, and nothing to do with the 'Foot & Mouth' disease that cattle get. It's a virus that spreads amongst small kiddies. He hasn't been right all week, then came home from school yesterday with rash covered hands and a mouth full of blisters, so it's really sore to eat, poor little man!

So here is my late DT offering for;

A GEM OF A CHALLENGE - Christine's theme - Monochrome

CES CHALLENGES - Special Milestone Ages

Ingredients;

Pink Gem Designs 'Cupcake Teddy' digi stamp,

Pink Gem Designs digi download papers,

Copics,

Corrugated card,

Martha Stewart punch,

From Crafty Emma's Store;

Card Blank,

Card Candi (I wrote sentiment on it using white gel pen),

Smooth white card,

Promarkers.

Please pop across to the challenge blogs to see what the rest of both DT's have been up to.

I hope to catch up on colouring some images over at my Mum's today. She says I can take my sick brood across to get a bit of Nanny's TLC.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

New Digis Over At Pink Gem Designs...

2011-11-19T23:45:00.001Z

Hi all. Hope you've had a good week. No crafty for me this week....infact much of my craft stash has been hidden under a mound of stuff for the charity shop. Hubby is on hols from work, and we have been doing loads around the house, having a huge sort out, painting in the garden, clearing out the shed. Next week we are supposed to be starting some decorating.

Have you seen the mega cute bears above? Well you can grab them as digis over at Pink Gem Designs, just released today! And until 7am Monday morning you can also get 20% off polymer stamps, so why not treat yourself?

A new challenge has started over at CES today, but sorry, no DT card from me just yet. Might have time to whip up a late one tomorrow. Please do see what the other DT ladies have been up to though.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 34 & CES Challenges 'Ribbons & Roses'...

2011-11-12T07:48:00.003Z

Hi all. Hope you've had a good week.

Two new challenges starting today that I need to tell you about. First over at A Gem Of A Challenge, our lovely Christine has this fab sketch for you to follow. She would also like to see stitching and a sentiment of choice.

Meanwhile over at CES Challenges our very talented Julie has picked a gorgeous theme;

'Ribbons & Roses'

So here's my DT offering to fit both. This is also the card I sent to new mummy Crafty Emma. So I hope she has received it by now :-)

Ingredients;

Baby Girl Digi ~ Pink Gem Designs,

Charm ~ Pink Gem Designs,

Papers ~ My Mind's Eye 'Blush' ~ Crafty Emma's Store,

Various Flowers ~ Crafty Emma's Store,

Card Blank ~ Crafty Emma's Store,
Pearls ~ Crafty Emma's Store

Copics,

Elzybells Sentiment,

Corrugated Card,

Seam Binding,

Marianne Ribbon Border Die,

Sewing Machine.

Please see the challenge blogs for all the gorgeous examples by the rest of the DT's, and for prize details.

Many thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

I'm Loving These...

2011-11-07T23:07:00.001Z

....brand new 'Christmas Sparkles' digi papers now on sale over at Pink Gem Designs.

I think they're fab for all year round, not just Christmas. Watch this space for some DT makes using these really soon.

Jenny xx

Look What's New Over At DigiStamp Boutique...

2011-11-07T13:50:00.003Z

Hi all. Many thanks for your comments over the weekend. I started to catch up with you all late last night, then FELL ASLEEP sitting at my desk! Too many late nights I think. So sorry about that, I'll try again tonight.

Anyway just a quickie from me today, to tell you about the latest releases over at DigiStamp Boutique, including three fab 'offer of the month' sets. Just click on the sets below to be taken straight there;

So as you can see I had a little play with 'Cute Santa' and this is what I came up with.

Ingredients;

Copics,

Stickles,

Tim Holtz Kraft Core Core'dinations,

Card Candi,

Holly Embossing Folder,

Sanding block,

Corrugated Card,

Scalloped Spellbinders Nesties & Scalloped Spellbinders Edgeabilities (Pink Gem Designs),

Doodlebug Christmas Twine,

Patterned Paper (?) From scraps,

Sentiment from my stash.

Hopefully I'll be back later in the week with more makes using these fab new releases.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges ~ 'Entertain Us!' & DigiStamp Boutique DT...

2011-11-05T07:54:00.002Z

Hi everyone. Another week gone by and I've been quiet on the blog front again...sorry!

This week I have been busy;

A) Getting electrocuted by a faulty shower,

B) Searching for new shower same make & model as faulty one,

C) Trying to get plumber to fit new shower at short notice.

Apparently the fault our shower developed could have been lethal but thankfully I just got a small electric shock when pressing the 'stop' button. At first I thought the tingling in my hand was due to a problem I wake up with some mornings, (I get numb tingling hands, and arm) so I thought I'd press the button again just to check, and yep, definitely an electric shock! Just glad it happened to me and not the kids. We rely on having quick showers being six of us, so we had to get it sorted pronto.

So here's this weeks make, my DT card for CES Challenges.

Our lovely DT member Caroline has picked a fab theme this week;

'Entertain Us!' - Song or Film Inspired

As always the winner of this weeks challenge will receive a lovely voucher to spend at Crafty Emma's Store.

My card is song inspired - David Essex, 'A Winter's Tale ' (or 'tail' because of the doggy....get it??)

I have used one of the very popular new images from DigiStamp Boutique - Hattie & Buddy

I used my Copics to colour and a silver Pearl Pen & Stickles to add detail.

Other Ingredients;

Card Candi,

Sentiment,

Glitter Snowflake,

Charm

(all above from Emma's Store)

Memory Box Dies - Bianca Snowflake & Elegant Scroll (available at Oyster Stamps),

Pink Petticoat digital papers printed onto linen card,

Dark brown card,

Glitter Card,

Metal Corner,

Pink Seam Binding,

Brad.

I am in love with Memory Box dies at the moment. I love how detailed they are.

Can't wait to see which songs or films inspire you!

Lot's of ideas by the rest of the DT over on the CES Challenge blog.

I'll catch up with you as soon as I can but off out tonight for fireworks & fun.

Hope you have fun too if you are celebrating Bonfire night.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 33 ~ Cold & Frosty...

2011-10-29T07:48:00.001+01:00

Hi all! Time for a new challenge over at 'A Gem Of A Challenge'. It's feeling quite chilly outside. Winter is on it's way, and Janet has an apt theme for us this time...

'Cold & Frosty'

As always, a fabby prize up for grabs. Please see the challenge blog for full details.

So for my DT card, I decided to use this older stamp by Pink Gem Designs, 'Milly & Snowman'. You can grab it HERE.

I used my Copics to colour and lots of Stickles!

The stunning Winter papers are Prima 'North Country' available from Crafty Emma's Store.

I matted onto Bazzill Kraft (edges inked and given the Stickles treatment).

Other ingredients;

Martha Stewart zig zag punch,

Seam binding,

Brads ~ Eyelet Outlet,

Craftwork Cards sentiment,

Metal Filigree Snowflake ~ ebay,

Looking forward to seeing your cold & frosty creations. Plenty more DT inspiration over on the challenge blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Long Time No Blog....

2011-10-28T15:48:00.002+01:00

Hi friends! So sorry for the lack of blogging just lately. It's the school hols....say no more!

I hope to make it up to you all soon though, and offer some '400 followers candy'....just need to sort out a few more goodies for you first.

This is a card I've been working on for over a week. I've had so little crafty time just lately!

The sweet little girl in the image is Janet's Grandaughter Mia. Janet made her into a digi, and I was happy to have a play! I used Copics to colour her. I added a little resin cabochon flower (ebay) to her hair. The sweet sentiment is from Pink Gem Designs.

The papers are Crate Paper 'Random' from Crafty Emma's Store. Big congrats to Emma & Steve by the way, who's little girl Olivia came into the world last weekend! Some lovely pics HERE.

I also used;

Martha Stewart border punch,

Spellbinders nesties - Pink Gem Designs,

Brads - Eyelet Outlet,

Seam Binding,

Flowers - From stash & Crafty Emma's Store,

Stardust Stickles.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Once again, sorry for being a bad blogger. Promise to catch up with you all as soon as I can.

Jenny xx

CES Challenges ~ New Beginnings...

2011-10-22T07:55:00.009+01:00

Hi all! Time for a new challenge over at CES Challenges. This week we are waiting excitedly for baby news from boss Emma (she's 2 days overdue at the moment!) so we thought we'd have a special 2 week challenge with the theme;

New Beginnings!

This could be new baby, new home, new job, etc....

A £10 voucher up for grabs to spend in Emma's Store for one lucky winner.

I used this adorable baby Ellie image from DigiStamp Boutique. Isn't she cute?...and she comes with an equally adorable 'boy' version too called Fynn. I paper pieced her and also used Copics, then a bit of decoupage.

From Crafty Emma's fab store I used a shaped card blank, buttons, pearls and Baker's Twine. You can grab a massive 20% off at the moment, but you must enter the code SALE20 at the checkout.....and please remember to allow extra time for your orders in case baby makes an entrance.

Other Ingredients;

Papers - Pink Petticoat

Calender Digi - Pink Gem Designs,

Nesties - Pink Gem Designs.

Don't forget to see what the rest of the DT have been up to over on the challenge blog.

Can't wait to see what you make.....and don't forget you have two weeks to enter this time.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Halloween Sale...

2011-10-21T19:52:00.000+01:00

Evening all! Just thought I'd better pop on here to say 'hello' as I've been AWOL all week. It's been one of those weeks with lots going on, and also very sadly a sudden bereavement on my Husband's side of the family, so I haven't really felt very creative this week. Sorry for my lack of visits too....hopefully I'll catch up soon!

Just over a week to Halloween, and Pink Gem Designs have a fab offer on at the moment with 25% OFF HALLOWEEN PRODUCTS. You can click HERE to shop.

Well I'll love ya and leave ya now until the morning when I will have something to share at last!

Big hugs,

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge ''Janet's Sketch'' & CES Challenges ''Forever Autumn''...

2011-10-15T07:54:00.002+01:00

Hi all! Hope you've had a great week?... Saturday again, so time for a new challenge over at CES, and also a new challenge for you over at A Gem Of A Challenge. Again I've been a little slack and combined my 2 DT makes into one card. Well the housework was calling....someone has to do it lol!

So first at A Gem Of A Challenge we're on challenge #32 already, and for the chance of winning some Pink Gem digis, Janet has a fab sketch for you to follow....

Meet ''Halloween Pheobe''....isn't she the sweetest witch ever?! She's the latest digi release over at Pink Gem Designs. I coloured her with my Copics & Stickles.

Over at CES Challenges, for the chance of winning a voucher to spend in Emma's Store, our lovely Karen has the theme 'Forever Autumn' for you to have fun with.

I used lots of lovely goodies from Crafty Emma's Store on my card;

Fancy Pants Papers - 'Summer's End',

Bakers Twine,

Charm,

Various Flowers.

You can currently bag yourselves a whopping 20% off in store by entering the code SALE20 at checkout. But please do be patient waiting for your orders as Emma is about to give birth any day now....so she could well be having contractions whilst packing up your order lol!

Other Ingredients;

Spellbinders Edgeabilities Dies - Pink Gem Designs,

Spellbinders Blossom Tags & Accents,

Memory Box Elegant Scroll Die - Oyster Stamps,

Sentiment Tag from stash,
Tulle.

Please pop over to the challenge blogs to see the lovely samples made by the rest of the DTs.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Christmas Ornament Doodles....

2011-10-11T20:13:00.000+01:00

Evening all!

A quick make from me today to showcase the latest release over at DigiStamp Boutique, Christmas Ornament Doodles. When purchasing this digi, you receive the complete image as I've used today, but also all the bits (baubles etc) as separate elements to use as you wish. For my card I printed it out couple of times onto linen card, and also onto 3 different patterned papers to do a bit of paper piecing and layering.

I also used;

Daisy & Dandelion 'A Winter's Tale' A4 papers,

Copics,

X Cut scalloped border punch,

Adhesive Gems,

Craftwork Cards Sentiment

Stickles 'Crystal'

Hope you like.

Thanks so much as always for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Look At Louie!...

2011-10-10T14:28:00.001+01:00

Hi all! Hope you're having a good start to you your week?

Just a quickie post this afternoon to share a DigiStamp Boutique DT card with you. Have you seen this new (and very cute!) character called Louie? You can grab him as part of a special offer collection HERE.

Other Ingredients;

Copics,

Spellbinders Labels 23,

Go Kreate Ovals,

Martha Stewart zig-zag punch,

Bo Bunny Sweet Tooth Papers,

Bazzill Kraft,

Memento Rich Cocoa Ink (for inking edges) from Pink Gem Designs,

Embossing Folder,

The fab webbed stuff is from Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn.

I'm loving Louie! I think he's definitely as cute as my other DSB favourite, Coco.

Thanks so much for looking! Back later to catch up with you all.

Jenny xx

CES Challenges My Theme! ~ ''Seeing Red''...

2011-10-08T09:30:00.000+01:00

Hi all! Saturday again already and time for a new challenge over at CES Challenges.

This week is my turn to host and choose a theme.....

''SEEING RED''

(use red as one of your main colours)

Well I was going to share this card with you earlier in the week, as I made it for my Brother's Birthday which was on the 2nd. But decided to use it as my DT card in the end.

The sweet bear is a Lili Of The Valley stamp, and I coloured him with my Copics.

I used lots of goodies from Crafty Emma's Store;

Echo park Dots & Stripes papers,

Buttons & twine,

Card blank.

I also used my Martha Stewart zig zag punch,

Spellbinders Labels 23,

Wooden word (The Works)

Hope you'll join us.

Please see the challenge blog for details of this weeks prize and to see the rest of the DT's gorgeous makes.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Newies From DigiStamp Boutique...

2011-10-06T10:55:00.000+01:00

Hi all! Hope you're having a good week?.... Just popping on to show you the very cute latest releases from DigiStamp Boutique. Please click on the collections below to be taken straight there....

The cutie I've had a play with is called Hattie, and I gave her the Copic treatment.

Other Ingredients..

'Holly Jolly' Echo Park Papers,

On The Edge Card Blank,

Card Candi,

Sentiment,

Various Flowers,

(All above - Crafty Emma's Store,)

Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs - Pink Gem Designs,

Stickles Star Dust,

Pom Pom Trim.

Hope you like? Back later in the week with more makes from the new collections.

Thanks so much for looking! Huge hugs....

Jenny xx

Sketchy Snow Person....

2011-10-03T13:41:00.002+01:00

Hi all! Many thanks for all your lovely comments at the weekend. I'll catch up with you too asap!

I have a DigiStamp Boutique DT card to share today using this fab Sketchy Snow Person that I've been itching to play with for the last few days. Finally had a little time yesterday.....so here are the results!

I also had a play with my new Memory Box Snowflake Border die from Oyster Stamps.

I LOVE it! I was a bit apprehensive when ordering as I always have trouble cutting very intricate dies in my Wizard, but this cut lovely first time. Didn't even need a shim!

Other Ingredients;

Craftwork cards card blank, sentiment, paper and candi - Crafty Emma's Store,

Copics,

Go Kreate scalloped die,

Ribbon,

Stickles Stardust,

Snowfall embossing folder.

Hope you likey.

Don't forget to check out all the other latest releases over at DigiStamp Boutique!
Back later with a Birthday card for my Brother.
Thanks for looking!
Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge ''With Love At Christmas'' & CES Challenges ''Totally Gorgeous/Pretty Girls''...

2011-10-01T07:48:00.005+01:00

Hi all. Another week gone by and once again sorry for not being around much in blogland. Have you ever had one of those runs of bad luck when everything seems to break or go wrong?? It's been one thing after another.... plumbing problems, a flat tyre, now my blinking oven's given up on me! A freezer full of food I can't cook, and four ravenous kids lol! I will be blogging more soon though, I promise, as little man goes full time from Monday. I am a little sad though.......but he's having lots of fun in his new nursery class and is making friends. He has been stopping for lunch this week and thankfully he's not a fussy eater and has been enjoying the school meals. Just as well with my broken oven!

So here I am with my Pink Gem & CES Challenges DT card rolled into one!

First at A Gem Of A Challenge it's my turn to host once again and my theme is....

''With Love At Christmas''

So I would like to see a heart/hearts featured on a Christmas card please!

6 Pink Gem Designs digis up for grabs for our lucky winner!

This adorable Pink Gem stamp is called 'Ellie With Gift - New Version' She was very popular last year, so Janet has given her a revamp and released her once again. She is available HERE over at Pink Gem Designs. I coloured her using my Copics.

The fab PGD Postmark Sentiment Stamp has been stamped with Rich Cocoa Memento. I think these are so useful as you can just stamp them directly onto your finished project for an instant sentiment...no need to mount and faff!

Meanwhile over at CES Challenges, Shell has picked our theme....

''Totally Gorgeous - Pretty Girls''

I have used lots of lovely goodies from Crafty Emma's Store on my DT card, including some fab 'Holly Jolly' Echo Park papers, wooden button, bakers twine and pretty cherry blossom.......why not treat yourself too? Emma has a whopping 20% off SALE on at the moment. Please quote SALE20 in the relevant box at the checkout to qualify for the discount.

The winner of this weeks challenge will receive a fab Whiff Of Joy rubber stamp.

Other Ingredients;

Postage Stamp Nestabilities - Pink Gem Designs,

Martha Stewart zig-zag punch,

Memory Box elegant scroll die - Oyster Stamps,

Twinklets, applied onto the flowers using Anita's Tacky Glue,

Dark brown card,

Ribbon from stash.

I think that's about it! Hopefully oven should be fixed today if 'oven mendy man' turns up!

Thanks so much for popping by!

Jenny xx

Phew!...Can Access My Blog Now!...

2011-09-25T17:32:00.001+01:00

Hi all. I have been a bit freaked out today as my computer would not let me access my own blog! Whenever I tried a warning would pop up saying my blog contained Malware content from another blog (a blog that I follow that was on the blog list in my sidebar). Seems I'm not the only one who's had this problem with their blog today. So for now I've had to delete my blog list sorry, but will try to add it again tomorrow. But it's done the trick, I can now access my blog. All is scanned and fine. Sorry if you tried to visit my blog and also had this scary warning. All is fine now...promise! xx

CES Challenges ~ Recycle It!...

2011-09-24T08:03:00.001+01:00

Hi all! Wow, a week since I blogged! Sorry about that....just been a bit busy with family stuff. I'll try not to leave it so long this week.

Time for a new challenge over at CES Challenges!

Sheena's turn to pick our theme, and she chose;

RECYCLE!

I decided to use this fab 'Josh' image from DigiStamp Boutique that I coloured up a while ago with my Copics.

From Crafty Emma's Store I used;

Echo Park Happy Days papers,

Bakers Twine,

Buttons.

I also used;

My HUGE Whimsy Stamps 'Street Art' stamp,

White Pigment Ink,

Whimsy Stamps Sentiment Stamp,

Nestabilities Lables 17, and Star Dies,

The stars are cut from my recycled item ~ cardboard food packaging,

Hope you'll join us this week, can't wait to see what you recycle!

Many thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 30 ~ My Sketch! & CES Challenges 54 ~ Embellish Me More!...

2011-09-17T07:52:00.010+01:00

Hi all! Many thanks for your visits this week. I do start to catch up with you all....then seem to fall behind again! I'm sure it will be much better when Ben it at school full time. He's just doing a couple of hours a day for now to break him in gently. My eldest Son's high school hours are much earlier start and finish times that most schools....and the girls are at their school till half three. I'm back & forth doing school runs for what seems like all day long! There just aren't enough hours in the day at the moment.....so I have killed two birds with one stone today and made one card to fit both of my DT spots.

First at A Gem Of A Challenge it's my turn to host, and I have this sketch for you to follow if you'd like to play along (many thanks to Janet for making it look all pretty xx)....

I decided to use my Ellie & Gingerbread stamp from Pink Gem Designs.

I coloured her with Copics.

Then over at CES Challenges, our lovely Claire has picked a fab theme for us....

''Embellish Me More'' (4 or more different types of embellies)

Emma has loads of lovely embellies for sale over at Crafty Emma's Store, and if you join us, you could be the lucky winner of the £10 voucher up for grabs!

Other Ingredients;

First Edition 'Christmas Treats' paper,

Scalloped Card Blank,

Bakers Twine,

Various Flowers,

Card Candi,

(all above from Crafty Emma's Store),

Fleur De Lis Nesties ~ Pink Gem Designs,,

Sizzix Corner Flourish Die,

Heart Tag,

'Just For You' stamp from an old See D's set,

Red Card,

Cream Wavy Corrugated Card.

Hopefully I'll manage to make something this weekend!

Many thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

DigiStamp Boutique New Releases...

2011-09-14T13:37:00.001+01:00

Hi all. Hope you're having a good week?... Just quickly wanted to show you what I've been up to with the latest 'Offer Of The Month' set from DigiStamp Boutique. Please click on pic below to be taken straight there....

I coloured this sweet image using my Copics.

Other Ingredients;

Prima North Country papers, card candi & Poinsettia from Crafty Emma's Store,

Go Kreate Frilly Dies,

Sizzix Decorative Swirl Die,

Mirri Card,

Gold Stickles,

Sentiment tag & ribbon from stash

There is also a second 'Offer Of The Month' set available (please click below pic)......

My little man started school on Monday. To start with he is doing just a couple of hours a day. So I feel like I've been going back and forth to the schools all week, and haven't got as much done as I'd planned to....including catching up with your blogs (really sorry!!)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Lil Pops To The Rescue...

2011-09-11T19:05:00.000+01:00

Hi....me again!

Glad you enjoyed my holiday snaps earlier...thank you for your kind comments as always!

Earlier this week I had to make a very quick Anniversary card. Thought I'd search my digis for an apt image, but little man was already on the computer, and it was keeping him good. Then I spotted some sweet 'Lil Pops' images I had already printed off and thought this one would be perfect for an Anniversary card or any occasion really! You can grab these as a collection HERE over at DigiStamp Boutique.

Ingredients;

Copics,

Echo Park Papers - Happy Days (from Crafty Emma's Store),

Vintage Core'dinations card,

Kraft card blank,

Papermania tag,

Sentiment peel off,

Bow.

A couple of new 'Offer Of The Month' sets have also gone on sale this weekend. They are fab...you can check them out HERE, and I will show you some makes with them in the next day or two all being well.

Many thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Holiday Snaps...

2011-09-11T10:58:00.000+01:00

Morning all! As promised, a few holiday snaps from our week in Blackpool to share.

First of all my girls Jess & Beth...

Me & Beth...

Ben & Beth's first time on a Donkey lol....

Ben having sandy fun...

Hubby teaching Ben how to skim stones...

Hubby & my eldest James....who normally runs away from the camera. But managed to get some lovely photos of him on this holiday. I think he must have been feeling very happy & relaxed!...

I think my daughter did a great job taking this pic of me & hubby with Ben...

At the wax works attraction: Jess with Ant & Dec at the Bush Tucker Trial, lol!...

....and Beth with Cheryl Cole...

....and Simon & Louis...

James knocking out Ricky Hatton...

Posing with Alan Carr...

..and dancing with my fave, Michael Jackson...

....ooh and check out my new hubby, Peter Andre, lol!!....

Hopefully back later with a card!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

CES Challenge #53 ~ Make It Magical Or Spooky!...

2011-09-10T11:00:00.005+01:00

Hi all. Time for a new challenge over at CES Challenges. This week we want you to make it ....

Magical Or Spooky!

So I went for 'magical'......it gave me a great excuse to ink up my new Sugar Nellie Titania stamp.

I used my Memento London Fog Ink pad for a softer look.

I coloured her with Copics and 'out of the boxed' her with my nesties....but yikes!....I accidentally cut one of her jingle bells from her feet. Fear not...I decided to give her a pair of real jingle bells instead!

I used the latest sketch over at the Sugar Bowl, with a theme of 'use your scraps'.

Other Ingredients;

MME Vanity Fair papers (Crafty Emma's Store),

On The Edge Card Blank & adhesive gems also from Crafty Emma's Store,

Tulle,

Spellbinders Grommet Tags,

Spellbinders Iron Works Motifs,

Scalloped Nesties (Pink Gem Designs),

Corrugated card,

Stickles,

And the 'Magic' sentiment stamp is from an old See D's set.

Hope you'll join us this week. A £10 voucher up for grabs as always for one lucky winner!

Please do check out the other gorgeous DT makes.

Hopefully back later with some holiday snaps.

Thanks so much for popping by!

Jenny xx

LOTV Challenge...

2011-09-09T23:17:00.000+01:00

Hi all! Thanks for bearing with me this week whilst I've been busy with the holiday aftermath. I'm getting on top of things now, so hopefully I'll soon be back up to full speed with my blogging and be able to visit you more. I think I left my mojo on holiday but earlier this week I had to make a commission I'd promised to do. Then I found an ace sketch by Pops over on the Lili Of The Valley Challenge blog, and this card kind of fell into place quite quite easily (thanks Pops). HOWEVER......I am too late to enter my card for that chall now, so will enter it into their current 'Missing You' challenge. I hope it's fits....lol.....long distance love maybe?.....

So of course this cute stamp is from Lili Of The Valley, and I coloured it with my Copics.

Other Ingredients;

Authentique papers - 'Uncommon' (Crafty Emma's Store),

Tulle flowers (Joanna Sheen),

Wooden Shapes (Quixotic Paperie)

Wooden Words (The Works),

Heart Nesties (Pink Gem Designs),

X Cut Scallop Punch,

Stickles,

Lace.

Many thanks for looking!

Jenny xx

I'm Back!..

2011-09-04T23:47:00.005+01:00

Hi all. Just a quickie to let you know I'm back from my hols but won't be blogging just yet sorry! We arrived home to a flood. A pipe had been leaking under the kitchen sink while we were away leaving our cupboard wet and warped, and all it's contents very saturated! We have to get a plumber to it asap but have a washing up bowl catching the drips for now. I still have so much washing to get through and have spent much of today scrubbing out the car. My 3yr old was sick just as we pulled up into the driveway....literally as soon as the hand brake went on! If only he could have waited a few more moments! OMG!...there was so much of it...how can it go so far and in all directions?!

The holiday it's self was great! We did so much including The Pleasure Beach (Nickelodeon Land), The Blackpool Tower Circus, Madame Tussuad's, Blackpool Zoo....and we were first up to the new Tower Eye on it's opening day. We were also there for the lights switch on by Keith Lemon. I have photo's....lots of photo's but haven't had time to upload yet. Just taking a quick five minutes break before I put another load of washing in. Also need to get all the bits and pieces ready for school before Wednesday when the kids go back. Then my little man also starts a week tomorrow. It's come around so fast and I feel a little sad, but I'm looking forward to some much needed 'me' time and the fact that I won't be brain washed by 'The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' 24/7.....grown ups telly at last!

A MASSIVE thanks for all the lovely comments you left me while I was away :-)

You're all so kind. I've had a quick read through but will sit down and read them properly as soon as I can, and visit you back. Hello & welcome to my new followers too!

EDITED TO ADD; I almost forgot to tell you about the tremendous pain I'm in (I'd actually forgotten until I tried to get up from my computer chair!) I thought it would be a good idea to take my girls to the Ice Skating Arena on the last day. I seem to remember being quite good at this 20 years ago! Goodness me...BAD idea!! I ache from head to toe. Even my earlobes hurt (I kid you not) I fell on my bum and my knees like a sack of spuds......with that and trying to keep my girls upright every muscle in my body is aching! I feel like I've been used as a football. I have new found admiration for the washed up celebs of Dancing On Ice!

I'll be back in the land of blogging as soon as I can.

Thanks for visiting!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges ~ Raise Your Glasses!...

2011-09-03T14:30:00.002+01:00

I'm back with another scheduled post! Over at CES Challenges Donna has a fab theme for us this week;

'Raise Your Glasses!'

I just had to use this fab 'Party Time Zoe & Flo' image from DigiStamp Boutique.

I used my Copics to colour.

Other ingredients;

My Mind's Eye 'Dwell' paper,

Bazzill Kraft,

Adhesive Gems,

(all above from Crafty Emma's Store),

Large Scalloped Nesties (Pink Gem Designs),

Magnolia Do Hickey Heart Swirl die,

Whimsy Ticket Sentiment stamp,

Various Trims (Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn)

Stapler,

Blooms from Stash & Crafty Emma's Store.

Hopefully back from our hols later this weekend, and can't wait to have a good old catch up...after tackling the washing mountain first of course!
Thanks for visiting me today!
Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 29 ~ Colour Inspiration...

2011-09-03T07:30:00.038+01:00

Hi all! I'm still on my holidays, so another scheduled post from me today to tell you about the new challenge we have for you over at

A Gem Of A Challenge.

This time Mandy has a picture to take COLOUR INSPIRATION from...

You may also add black or brown if you wish.

So for my DT card I used the adorable 'Chloe & Reindeer' polymer stamp from Pink Gem Designs.

If you're quick there are some fabulous discounts and special offers on over at Pink Gem Designs.

Other Ingredients;

Copics,

Henbury Lane papers,

Nesties,

LOTV sentiment stamp,

Magnolia Do Hickey Doily Flower & Tag die cuts

(cut in white then inked with Memento inks & sponge dauber & glittered with Stardust Stickles),

Silky Crush ribbon,

Charm,

Gems,

Brads,

Bakers Twine (Crafty Emma's Store)

Please join us if you can. As always, fab prize up for grabs from Pink Gem Designs.

Thanks for looking :-)

Back later with another scheduled post.

Jenny xx

Feeling Sassy Today!...

2011-08-30T09:00:00.005+01:00

Hi all!

I've scheduled this today as we should be in Blackpool right now, enjoying the sun/rain/wind (delete as appropriate lol!)

VERY excited writing up this post as today....

Thank you Maria Therese (of the Simply Sassy Blog) for asking me :-)

I made this card to be shown on the Simply Sassy Blog, using one of my faves, 'Windswept' (available over at Funky Kits). I also followed the latest sketch over at The Sugar Bowl...and the theme, 'girly'.
I will link this up as soon as I can with being away at the moment :-)

Other Ingredients;

Copics,

Spellbinders Lables 20 (currently discounted over at Pink Gem Designs),

My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper - Breeze (Crafty Emma's Store),

Flowers from stash and Crafty Emma's Store,

Dark Brown Card,

Ribbler,

White Pigment Ink pad,

Vintage Photo Distress Stickles,

Various brass charms,

Wooden buttons,

Various twine & thread,

Making Memories sentiment,

Teal Lace from stash.

I put the dark brown card through my ribbler then swept the white ink pad across.

Thank you so much for looking!

Hopefully back later in the week with more scheduled posts.

Jenny xx

Squeezing In A Quickie...

2011-08-27T17:34:00.002+01:00

Oooh I'm naughty. Bet you didn't expect to see me again any time soon? Should be working through my check list and checking all is packed and done....but then I remembered to blog this, my entry for The Sugar Bowl. A fab sketch by Marlena and a theme of 'One For The Girls'.

I just had to ink up this fabulous Sassy stamp 'Team Spirit' again (love her!). As always, this Sugar Nellie can be purchased at Funky Kits.

I loved colouring her with my Copics.

Other ingredients;

A gorgeous pad from Crafty Emma's Store, 'My Mind's Eye - Blush',

On The Edge card blank, also from Emma's Store,
Crochet Flowers,

Gems & Pearls (also available from Crafty Emma's Store),

Ric Rac from 'Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn',

Large pom pom trim from 'Sew Sweet'

Other ribbon & raffia lace from stash,

Sentiment sticker from stash,

Martha Stewart punch,

Nesties from Pink Gem Designs.....who have some special discounts on at the moment to make up for them being on holiday. Please check out the store for full details of the discounts.

Oh forgot to mention last week, it was mine & hubby's 10th Wedding Anniversary on Thursday....though we've been together for almost twice that long. I am so awful I didn't get time to make him a card! Infact we didn't do anything special at all, but we will hopefully be making up for it on holiday.

Right I'll say my goodbye's (again!), and I'll be here with a scheduled post for you on Tuesday (something a bit exciting happening!). Then back in the flesh in a week or so!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges ~ Brown/Pink/Aqua...

2011-08-27T07:45:00.001+01:00

Hi all! I've scheduled this as I know I'll be busy today checking everything's packed that should be.
Then off to Blackpool in the morning for fish, chips and sandcastles. Will definitely be visiting the Tower Circus again....it's fantastic!

Anyway, time for another challenge over at CES Challenges. Jane has a fab colour theme for us this week;

'Brown, Aqua & Pink'.

I have used the very adorable 'Coco With Roses' from DigiStamp Boutique...my fave DigiStamp Boutique image!

From Crafty Emma's fab store I used;

On The Edge card blank,

Dew Drops,

Webster's trims

Promarkers.
Bazzill Kraft (pre order)

Other Ingredients;

Copics,

Sewing Machine,
Spellbinders Grommet Tag Dies,
Nesties,
Papermania Pampered Pets Paper,

Magnolia Heart Swirl Die,

WOC Roses,

Craftwork Cards sentiment,
Ribbon.

Really sorry I've not been blogging this week, just too much ironing, packing, cleaning to be done. If I don't have time to catch up with you before I go, apologies......and I'll see you when we get back (unless we can get a laptop connection there).
There should also be one or two scheduled posts from me before I get back all being well :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

DigiStamp Boutique New Releases...

2011-08-22T14:08:00.000+01:00

Hi all. Just a quickie. Hubby's day off (he only gets one a week) and he's taken my youngest three out for a walk...so instead of getting on with the holiday packing (that was the idea lol!) I thought I'd tell you about the fab new releases and offers over at DigiStamp Boutique!

Just click on the collections below to be taken straight there...

So as you can see I've been playing with the Christmas set and what a joy to colour with my Copics!

Other ingredients;

Bazzill kraft (on pre order at Crafty Emma's Store),

Bakers twine & Glamour dust also from Crafty Emma's Store,

Whimsy Christmas sentiment stamp (Quixotic Paperie),

White pigment ink & snowflake stamps,

Martha Stewart icicle border punch,

Textured card,

Buttons,

Ribbon.

And that's all folks!....better start some packing, lol!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges ~ Banners/Bunting/Flags...

2011-08-20T12:48:00.001+01:00

Hi all...Saturday again already? So time for another challenge over at CES Challenges!

This weeks theme chosen by Kaylou is;

'Banners, Bunting and Flags'

For my DT offering, I've used one of the latest Sugar Nellie Sassy's, 'Team Spirit' and coloured her with my Copics.

I followed the fab sketch over at the Sugar Bowl,

& am also entering this into the 'Header Comp' over on the Sassy blog.

I will also put this into Scrappin Chics 'Banners' challenge.

Ingredients;

Echo Park papers (Country Drive),

On The Edge card blank,

Card Candi,

Bakers Twine

(all above from Crafty Emma's Store)

Nesties ~ Lacey Squares (Pink Gem Designs),

Sizzix Banner Dies,

Sewing Machine,

Making Memories 'Cheeky Clips',

Sizzlits Alphabet Dies,

EK Success Punch ~ Bumpy Road,

Grosgrain (plaited).

Please join in if you can, a £10 Crafty Emma Store voucher up for grabs as always.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope to catch up with everyone in the next day or two.

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge #28 ~ Sketch By Mandy...

2011-08-20T07:54:00.003+01:00

Hi all! Many thanks for your comments this week. I've been trying to pop on the computer when I can and leave a few comms myself, but having all the kids home it's easier said then done. I roped them into helping me have a sort out this week...clothes and stuff. We filled 6 huge charity bags and still have more to do!

This week will be spent packing ready for our hols.

Anyway....to the point and all!... time for a new challenge over at A Gem Of A Challenge.

This time Mandy has this lovely sketch for us to follow (as always Janet has worked her magic and made it look all beautiful)...

I used one of the mega cute new releases ' Andy & Snowman', and coloured him with my Copics.

Don't forget to check out the other new releases and sentiments.

Also please check out the new Christmas digi papers over at Pink Gem Designs. I have used some on today's card. I have printed mine onto Papermill linen card.

My lacey Nesties are also Pink Gem Designs.

The Papermania flowers, mirri paper, ribbon, and brad are from my stash.

The sentiment is a Craftwork Cards one chopped in half with sticky nail heads attached.

The Card Candi and star gems are from Crafty Emma's Store.

Please check out the other DT makes if you get a minute....they're fab!

Thanks for visiting!

Back later.....Jenny xx

The Wait Is Over...

2011-08-18T09:55:00.000+01:00

...the brand new Christmas Collection Stamps have landed over at Pink Gem Designs!

Six fabulous new designs, plus sentiments. Happy shopping!

Jenny xx

Sugar Bowl...

2011-08-17T21:18:00.003+01:00

Hi all. Just squeezing in a quickie this evening, my entry for the latest challenge under way at the Sugar Bowl. A fab sketch to follow (I flipped on it's side) plus the theme of 'blue'. Ok so I added pink too! How could I not use pink with sweet 'Verity'? You can grab her as a digi over at Funky Kits.

I really enjoy colouring these Sugar Nellie 'Adorables' stamps. For Verity I used my Copics. I actually coloured her a couple of weeks ago when we spent the weekend at my Mum & Dad's. I usually make a stock pile of my coloured images when visiting my Mum.

Ingredients;

Fleur De Lis Nesties

Textured card,

Craft Concepts embossing folder,

Magnolia Heart Swirl die,

Martha Stewart border punch,

Seam binding which I have plaited,

Flowers & pins from stash,
Tulle roses ~ Joanna Sheen,
Bo Bunny brad.

Many thanks for popping by!

Jenny xx

Hippie Love...

2011-08-14T20:47:00.001+01:00

Hi all. a bit unusual for me to post on Sunday's these days, but had a little crafty time today and so here are the results.

I've used this fab 'Hippie Love' Simply Sassy stamp from Funky Kits. I've been dying to ink her up for ages!

I used my Copics, Copic Spica glitter pens & Stickles to colour her.

I started this card with the intention of following the theme of 'blue' and fab sketch over at the Sugar Bowl.

But got totally carried away, added LOTS of colours and kept adding bits....so can't enter it lol!

Other Ingredients;

'Walk In The Park' Echo Park papers,

'On The Edge' card blank,

Dew Drops

(all above from Crafty Emma's Store)

Flowers from stash,

Nesties (lots in stock at Pink Gem Designs),

Grosgrain ribbon (which I have plaited)

Bull dog clip,

Craftwork cards sentiment,

Prima pebble,

White corrugated card (from Paper2Go)

I find corrugated card a bit expensive but I do love it! So was delighted when Janet (Pink Gem Designs) released a new digital paper kit yesterday called 'Corrugated Effect'. A much cheaper option at just £1.95. I have used the real thing on today's card but you can take a peek at the digital alternative HERE over at Pink Gem Designs.

Thanks so much for peeking. Enjoy the rest of your evenings.

Jenny xx

CES Challenges ~ Mix 'n' Match!...

2011-08-13T11:03:00.002+01:00

Good morning all! Well we're half way through the school hols here and it's gone so fast. So great not to have the mad morning rush....really enjoying it.

So time for a new challenge at CES Challenges!

Our lovely Julie's turn to choose a theme....and this week she would like us to....

MIX 'N' MATCH!

So that means using papers from at least 2 different manufacturers.

So I thought it was time to ink up my new new stamp from the second 'Peekers' collection, by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD (from Quixotic Paperie). I used Copics & Stickles to colour this little sweetie.

Other Ingredients;

Authentique 'Journey' paper,

Echo Park 'Walk In The Park' paper,

Mini Blossoms,

6x6 card blank,

(All above from Crafty Emma's Store,)

Nestabilities Labels 20 ~ Pink Gem Designs,
Dark brown card,

Other flowers from stash,

Embossing folder,

Martha Stewart border punch,

Doodlebug alphabets,

Ribbon

This challenge would be a great way to use up some of those scraps maybe?

Please check out the other fab DT makes.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #85 ~ Christmas....

2011-08-10T08:54:00.001+01:00

Hi all! A little sad today as it's the end of an era for me as I say goodbye to the lovely ladies at Fab'n'Funky (boo hooo!). I've had to make the hard decision to drop of couple of my challenge DT's as busy family life makes it so hard to keep up with all that DT commenting (especially with the school hols) so I also say a sad farewell to Sweet Stampin. Thanks so much ladies for having me!

So this is my final card for Fab'n'Funky for this weeks challenge.....

'CHRISTMAS'

...and I bring you yet another sneaky peek of one of the fab new releases over at Pink Gem Designs. Due in store during the next week.....so please keep checking the 'New Products' section for 'Ice Skating Chloe' and 'Let It Snow' sentiments.

Ingredients;

Copics,

Sewing Machine,

Go Kreate oval dies,

Papermill cardstock,

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue paper pad,

Fancy pins, pearls & Card Candi (Crafty Emma's Store),

Corner rounder,

EK Success Branch punch,

Snowflake punch,

LOTV corner stamps,

German Glass glitter (WOC),

Flowers from WOC & stash,

Wired ribbon,

Pleated ribbon,

Stickles.

Do check out the other fab DT makes if you get a moment. Why not join in if you can, and get a head start for Christmas!

Thanks so much for popping by, and thanks once again to the ladies on the DT's for your kindness and friendship while I've been with you!

Jenny xx

Good Morning!...

2011-08-08T11:10:00.001+01:00

Hi all. Just thought I'd pop on to thank you for all the fabulous and very kind comments you left me at the weekend. I appreciate everyone of them. I was away over the weekend stopping at my Mum & Dads with the kids (gives me a break and a change on scenery for the kids) my hubby works weekends. We take the laptop but not a very good connection...and my Son hogs it anyway! So just been having a catch up with you all. Apologies if I've missed you out. I'll do some more tonight. I'll leave you with a peek of just one of the fab new digital Christmas paper kits Janet has just released over at Pink Gem Designs....

Have a great week!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges #48 ~ Water It!...

2011-08-06T14:10:00.019+01:00

Hellooo! I'm back with my CES Challenges DT card!

(Please scroll down for my 'A Gem Of A Challenge' DT post.)

So Caroline has chosen a fab theme for us this week....

''WATER IT''

I used the fabulous 'Molly' from DigiStamp Boutique. She is part of the 'Molly & Tom Summer Fun' set...and for a limited time only there is 20% off all digis!

I 'out of the boxed' her and coloured her using Copics & Stickles.

The very summery papers are Echo Park downloads printed onto Papermill linen card. But you can buy various Echo Park pads from Crafty Emma's Store, along with the Craftwork Cards Top Notch card blank, sentiment & card candi.

I also used;

Papermill dark brown card,

Lacey ovals Nestabilities (Pink Gem Designs),

Hydrangeas (WOC),

Wooden leaves (Quixotic Paperie),

Martha Stewart border punch,

Ribbon

Just a little tip to share before I go. To obtain perfect matting & laying when using these Craftwork Cards 'Top Notch' card blanks, I keep the front of one aside and use it as a template.....

Pop your mat underneath, square up and use a pencil to mark out each corner....

Carefully cut.....

Then repeat with the rest of your mats.....

Perfect matting and layering!

Many thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 27 ~ WOW!...

2011-08-06T07:42:00.001+01:00

Hi all! First of all I'd just like to say sorry for being a really pants blogger just lately. With it being the school hols I'm finding it impossible to blog and craft at my usual pace. So I'm trying not to stress too much, and am just going with the flow...

So time for a new challenge set by our lovely Jackie over at A GEM OF A CHALLENGE.....

WOW! (white on white)

The Pink Gem Designs DT are really lucky this week as we have been having a play with some fab new Christmas Stamps that will be going on sale in the next week or so, including this cutie!

But to tide you over Janet has a weekend special for you, with 20% off all digi products!

Products Used;

Chloe & Snowman A7 Set (on sale soon at Pink Gem Designs!)

Copics,

Stickles,

Elegance Card blank & Glitter Snowflakes (Crafty Emma's Store)

Gemstone card,

Babies Breath flowers,

Embossing Folder,

Ribbon.

Hope you'll join us with the chance of winning 6 PGD digis!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Back later with my CES DT card to share.

Jenny xx

News Flash...

2011-08-03T22:58:00.000+01:00

....20% off EVERYTHING over at DigiStamp Boutique!

Design Team Call....

2011-08-03T22:50:00.001+01:00

.....at Pink Gem Designs. Please click on the logo below for full details.

CES Challenges #47 ~ Feeling The Blues...

2011-07-30T14:24:00.001+01:00

Hi again! I'm back with my DT card for CES Challenges!

Vicky has chosen a fab theme for us this week...

'Feeling The Blues'

I used this fab Sugar Nellie Leanne Ellis stamp from Funky Kits, and followed the Sugar Bowl sketch...with a theme of lace.

I used my Copics to colour, and 'Summer Sky' Memento ink & sponge dauber for the cloudy background.

From Crafty Emma's Store I used;

First Edition papers, Baker's Twine, Wild Rose Studio brad, Craftwork Cards sentiment.

I also used;

These fab Lacey Squares Nestabilities ~ Pink Gem Designs,

Sewing Machine (lol!...stitching a bit wonky as bobbin was almost empty)
Flowers that have been in my stash for years,
Ribbon & threading lace,
Sweet little bird cage charm ~ ebay

Thanks again for stopping by and for all your lovely comments. I'm still a bit behind with commenting myself so really sorry about that.
We had a nasty fright yesterday. My girls were outside waiting for the ice cream van as they usually do. When the van pulled up it caught my eldest daughter's bike that she was holding on to, and pulled it under the van! A couple of men came to the rescue and managed to free the bike...which had some damage, but I'm just so grateful my Daughter didn't get pulled under with it! (doesn't bear thinking about!) However it left her very shocked, and she still seems a bit shaky today.
Hopefully I should have chance to catch up with you all later as my girls are off for a sleepover tonight.
Many thanks for stopping by!
Jenny xx

Sweet Stampin Challenge ~ Christmas In July...

2011-07-30T08:00:00.003+01:00

Hi all! Hopefully this will post nice and early on Saturday morning.

Over at Sweet Stampin, it's our turn (team Fi), and we have a 'Christmas In July' challenge for you.

We have a fab sponsor, Tiddly Inks, and were lucky enough to be given some images to play with.

I have used 'Eggspecting'...

I coloured using Copics.

Other Ingredients;

Card blank ~ Crafty Emma

Card Candy ~ Crafty Emma

Craftwork Cards Sentiment ~ Crafty Emma

Digi Papers ~ Pink Gem Designs

Nesties ~ Pink Gem Designs

Embossing folder

X Cut Punches,

Mirri Card ~ Joanna Sheen

Stickles

Please pop over to the challenge blog to see the other fabulous DT makes.

Many thanks for looking! Back later with my CES Challenges DT card.

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #83 ~ Clash Of The Colours...

2011-07-27T10:00:00.002+01:00

Hi all. A quick scheduled post from me today to tell you about our new challenge over at Fab'n'Funky.

We want to see 'A Clash Of The Colours'

My image and sentiment are by Lili Of The Valley and I used my Copics & chalks to colour.

I love Echo Park papers as they are so bright and cheery. I have used the downloadable versions today printed onto Papermill linen card. But if you don't do digi papers Crafty Emma has loads of Echo Park pads in stock including new releases and pre orders.

Other ingredients;

Sewing machine,

Craftwork cards 'On the edge' card blank,

kraft,

Matha Stewart butterfly punch,

corner rounder,

Pokey tool,

Making Memories metal tab,

ribbons (grosgrain & ruffled gingham)

Please check out the challenge blog for the rest of the fab DT makes and for details of this weeks generous sponsor.

I will enter this into the Lili Of The Valley 'fun & games' challenge.

Many thanks for your kind birthday greetings by the way, and also those who have sent me gorgeous cards. Thanks also for your well wishes re my Son....truly appreciated.

I am trying to catch up with you all throughout this week.

Jenny xx

CES Challenge #46 ~ Humour/Funny...

2011-07-23T15:00:00.001+01:00

Back as promised with my DT card for CES Challenges.

This week we have a theme chosen by the lovely Sue. We want your creations to make us giggle!

A £10 CES voucher up for grabs as always!

I decided to use DIY Alf available HERE at DigiStamp Boutique, who along with my Elzybells sentiment does make me giggle!

From Crafty Emma's fab store I used a 'top notch' card blank, tool charms, Promarkers & the brand new fine nibs that simply click on over the bullet end for precision colouring. I used one for the faux stitching.

Other Ingredients;

Lacy Square Nestabilities

Spellbinders Grommet Tags,

Tools embossing folder,

Screw brads,

Fab wood effect card (from a local 'pick n fill')

Cork letters,

Spotty grosgrain,

DP from scraps folder.

I sorted out all my scraps a few weeks ago, and my gosh...there are loads!! I'm on a mission to use them up.

So please get busy and make us laugh (I need a laugh!!).

Thanks so much for stopping by, and once again sorry for my lack of blogging recently (explanation in my earlier post today).

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 26 ~ Sketch By Jackie...

2011-07-23T07:36:00.011+01:00

Hello all!....long time no blog!!

Really sorry I haven't blogged or visited your blogs this week. To be honest things are upside down here at the moment, as my teenage son has been unwell. He was in hospital for a couple of days, and then other medical appointments once home. So crafting and blogging have had to take a back burner.

And it's my Birthday today too! Thirty-blinkin-five! God I feel old!!

So time for a new challenge over at A Gem Of A Challenge!

A sketch by our lovely Jackie......

For my DT card, I used 'Reindeer In Boxers' (hehe....fab isn't he?) from Pink Gem Designs, available as a digi download. If you are quick you may be lucky enough to grab him for free HERE. Janet sometimes has a freebie on her blog, and this is the current offering. He will then move over to the store available to purchase. The papers are also digital by Pink Gem Designs.

I used Copics to colour him.

Other ingredients;

Scalloped card blank,

Glitter flatback snowflakes,

Card candi,

Flowers,

Craftwork cards sentiment

(all above from Crafty Emma's Store),

Kraft card,

Ribbler,

White Acrylic paint,

Red & Stardust stickles,

Martha Stewart Punch,

X Cut snowflake punch,

Nesties (Pink Gem Designs)

Red card,

Sticky gems.

Please pop over to the challenge blog to see what the rest of the talented DT have been up to, and to check out this weeks prize.

Many thanks for always been kind enough to visit me, and for leaving me lovely comments. Cheer me up they do! Back later with my CES DT card.

Jenny xx

CES Challenge #45 ~ Christmas...

2011-07-16T15:00:00.007+01:00

Yep we've gone all Christmassy over at CES Challenges.....a theme chosen by the lovely Emma herself! A £10 voucher up for grabs as always.

So for my DT card I used the fab 'offer of the month' set by DigiStamp Boutique, 'Snow Peeps'.

The characters come with little doodles you can add, mix and match in a programme such as 'Page Plus'. It's great fun! Reminds me of those 'Fuzzy Felts' I had as a kid. I'd spend hours creating scenes.

So just a splash of colour with my Copics, and a touch of sparkle with my Stardust Stickles!

From Crafty Emma's Store I used;

Mulberry ribbon,

bakers twine,

Wild Rose Studio brad,

dew drops.

Other products used;

Papermania kraft card blank,

Spellbinders frameabilities,

Digi ticket sentiment (Cuddly Buddly)

Please join us if you can, and get a head start on your Xmas makes!

Hope to have a weekend catch up with you all later.

Many thanks for looking!

Jenny xx

Sweet Stampin ~ One For The Boys...

2011-07-16T07:31:00.043+01:00

Hi all. What a week I've had! No crafty time for me this week. Luckily I was quite organised a few weeks ago and made a few cards in advance, including this one. It was actually made to order for a June Birthday, and I knew it would be just perfect for my Sweet Stampin DT card, a theme chosen by our lovely Vicky;

'One for The Boys!'

I just love this cute Lili Of The Valley stamp. I used Copics to colour him.

Other Ingredients;

Papermania Birdsong papers,

Martha Stewart zigzag punch,

X cut leaf punch,

Leone Em evergreen punch,

Craftwork cards sentiment,

Hydrangeas & mini blossoms (Crafty Emma's store),

Cork alphabet stickers,
Distress Stickles

Fairy Dust Crafts are kindly sponsoring us this week....hope you'll join us!

Lots more DT inspiration on the challenge blog.

Challenges Entered Into;

My time to craft - bird watcher

Scrapalicious #11 - use a bear

Crafty Purple Frog - summer fun

Crafts & Me - summertime

Many thanks for looking.

Back later with my CES Challenges card.

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky #81 ~ Bakers Dozen...

2011-07-13T08:01:00.045+01:00

Hi all. Hopefully this will schedule and publish ok, as I'm quite busy this week. Time for a new challenge over at Fab'n'Funky....

'Bakers Dozen' (bakery/food inspired)

So for my DT card I used this cute little SCACD Peeker's stamp (from Quixotic Paperie) and coloured her with Copics.

Other ingredients;

DCWV 'Nana's Kitchen' papers

Pins & Mini blossoms Crafty Emma's Store

Making Memories metal clip sentiment,

Leone Em evergreen punch,

Nestabilities Lacey Circles - Pink Gem Designs

Marianne heart dies,
Hydrangeas
Ribbon,
Corrugated white card.

Lots more scrummy DT inspiration on the challenge blog along with details of this week's prize/sponsor.

Many thanks for popping by!

Jenny xx

Candy!!...

2011-07-10T02:01:00.001+01:00

Hi all..just a quickie from me today. No card, but as I mentioned yesterday, it's Birthday time at Crafty Emma's Store....1 year old this weekend!

As part of the Birthday celebrations, just look at this fab candy up for grabs on the Inspiration Blog!

Please pop over there for all the details. Thanks for looking.
Catch you later! Jenny xx

CES Challenges & A Gem Of A Challenge!....

2011-07-09T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hello all! I'm being a bit naughty today, as I have 2 challenges to tell you about but only one card. I've had to combine my DT makes this week, as have had zero time for crafting with much going on at school,with it being the end of the school year. I'll be glad when they break up actually! Then in September my littlest man will be starting too. Crafting here I come!!

So we have new challenges for you over at A GEM OF A CHALLENGE...with a fab theme set by the lovely Lisa....

'Let's Hear It For The Boys'!

We have a fab prize of Pink Gem Designs polymer or digi stamps up for grabs (please see the challenge blog for full details)

Then over at CES CHALLENGES, we have a theme set by little old me which is a RECIPE...

'1 image, 2 ribbon, lace or twine & 3 dp's'

A £20 voucher up for grabs to spend in Crafty Emma's Store, who happen to be celebrating their first Birthday this week!

So for my DT card I've used the very cute digi stamp called 'Winter Philip' by Pink Gem Designs. You can grab him here.

I coloured him using Copics.

I also added the postmark with a polymer stamp HERE at Pink Gem Designs. I adore these postmark stamps....just perfect for adding finishing touches to your projects. All inking and stamping done with Rich Cocoa Memento pad also available at Pink Gem Designs.

From Crafty Emma's Store, I used Webster's Pages (Santa /Sweet Season), baker's twine, scalloped card blank, & card candi.

Emma has so many gorgeous new pads (MME, Echo Park etc...)on pre order at the moment, and all with 20% off!!!

Other items used;

Martha Stewart border punch,

X cut snowflake punch,

Bazzill kraft card,

Sentiment tag,

Raffia ribbon

buttons.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Hugs to you all!

Jenny xxx

In Print...

2011-07-08T13:15:00.000+01:00

Hi all. First of all I would like to apologise for not being around to comment on your blogs much lately. I hate it when life gets in the way....but it just does at times! Please forgive me. I'll catch up asap!

A huge thanks for the congrats I've had on being in the latest Creativity Magazine (page 69, Talent Spot feature)

I had been excited and nervous since Clare Curd asked me at the end of last year!

Yes I had to keep it quiet for 6 whole months!!

So I received a huge package of Tulip goodies in the post and had to make 3 cards with the goodies. I find things like that a challenge. It's one thing spotting goodies you like, feeling inspired and buying them. But another thing altogether receiving mystery items and having to produce cards with them. Eeek!!
Luckily, I breathed a sigh of relief when I opened my package. The goodies were lovely!

I took some quick pics of my makes before I submitted them. Not brilliant pics sorry....it was very dull at the time, and I had to post them off.

Hopefully I'll be back on track soon, with more blogging/crafting time!

Many thanks for stopping by today!

Jenny xxx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #80 ~ Purple Haze & DigiStamp Boutique New Images...

2011-07-06T13:46:00.004+01:00

Hi all. Not been about much sorry! With our laptop off for repair we are fighting over the PC. Plus lots going on with it approaching the end of the school year.

So time for a new Fab'n'Funky challenge and this time we want to see all things purple!

Today I'm using one of the brand new images from DigiStamp Boutique. This is part of the 'Snow Peeps' collection, one of the 'Offer Of The Month' sets. There are two fab sets on offer for July. Please click on them below to be taken straight there.

Other Ingredients;

Copics,

Crafter's Companion glitter spray,

Pink Gem Designs printable digi papers (10% off these at the moment!)

X Cut punches,

Card candy (Crafty Emma)

Snow embossing folder,

PC generated sentiment.

As always, please see the Fab'n'Funky challenge blog for all the other gorgeous DT makes, sponsoer & prize details.

Catch you later (if I can get near the pc!!!)

Jenny xx

Barney With Flower (DigiStamp Boutique DT Card)...

2011-07-03T22:22:00.003+01:00

Good evening all! I'll make it quick as it's late and I've got to get the school stuff ready for the morning.

We've been at my Mum's this evening and I was hoping to post from there, but couldn't get a signal on my laptop.

Just a quick DT card to share for DigiStamp Boutique

using Barney and Flower.

Other ingredients;

Copics,

Nesties,

X cut leaf punch,

DCWV Garden Party papers,

Kort & Godt flowers (Joanna Sheen),

WOC carnations & hydrangeas,

Martha Stewart butterfly punches,

Craftwork cards sentiment,

Ribbon, pearls & mini brad

I will enter into the following;

Secret Crafter - Here Comes Summer

World Play Weekend Challenge - puppies

Many thanks for looking!!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges #43 ~ Woodland Creatures...

2011-07-02T15:00:00.040+01:00

Hi again! I'm back with a scheduled post to tell you about today's challenge over at CES Challenges.

This week our lovely Shell has chosen 'WOODLAND CREATURES' as our theme.

So I used this little cutie from LOTV, and coloured with Copics.

From Crafty Emma's fab store I used 6x6 card blank, mini blossoms, hydrangeas, card candi, & a cork buckle.

Crafty Emma currently has a fab special offer of 20% off all pre order items {HERE} There are some gorgeous new pads from Echo Park!

Other ingredients;

Papermania Birdsong paper,

Martha Stewart zig zag punch,

Go Kreate dies,

Leone Em leaf punch,

WOC roses,

Cork alphabet stickers,

Ribbon.

Please join us if you can. There's a £10 CES voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!

A few challenges to enter into;

Wee Memories - summertime

Sisterhood Of Crafters - Male Birthday/Anniversary

Thanks so much for stopping by. Back tonight to catch up with you too!

Jenny xx

Sweet Stampin Challenge ~ Use Something Unusual! & DigiStamp Boutique DT...

2011-07-02T07:44:00.007+01:00

Hi all! Goodness Saturday again, and so time for a new challenge over at Sweet Stampin!....and a theme chosen by myself this week. I thought it would be fun to 'USE SOMETHING UNUSUAL' on our creations this time. However I think I had us all stumped....including myself! But we all had a good old think and the rest of the DT have some fab examples for you on the challenge blog.

Can you guess what my unusual offering is?? Bet you can't!

Well take a look at the twisted flower, I actually made it from a sterile wound dressing lol!
I added a brad to the middle and spritzed it with glitter spray.

This is also a DT card for the fabulous DigiStamp Boutique. This cute little doggy is called 'Barney & Heart' and you can grab him HERE.
He is definitely up there with Coco in the cuteness stakes!

Other ingredients;
Copic markers,
DCWV All Dressed Up paper,
Craftwork cards 'on the edge' blank,
Wrinkled ribbon (from Really Reasonable Ribbons)
Leone Em branch punch,
Pearls

Hope you will get your thinking caps on and join us with your unusual creations this time. We have a fab prize up for grabs from Tiffany Doodles.

CHALLENGES:
World Play Weekend - puppies
Your Next Stamp Challenge - black, white plus one

Thanks for looking!
Back later with my CES DT card.
Jenny xx

Happy Tilda...

2011-06-30T22:33:00.002+01:00

Hi all. What have you been up to today? I've had my Girls home from school today...teachers on strike! My eldest son was in school though and has been on a Shakespeare trip to Stratford Upon Avon. So Me, the girls and little man paid my elderly Grandad a visit. He had a bad stroke a few weeks ago and today is his Birthday.

Enough of my waffle, and on to my card. I actually made this a few weeks ago whilst messing about with Tim Holtz Distress Crackle paints. I painted several colours thickly onto Kraft card, and once dry, punched out some butterflies with my Martha Stewart punch. I highlighted some of them with Distress Stickles.

Other ingredients;

Happy Tilda rubber stamp,

Copics,

Scraps of DCWV and Pink Petticoat papers,

Making Memories metal sentiment (highlighted with brown Copic),

EK Success scalloped border punch,

Lace,

Brads,

Pom pom trim

Hope you like? It's late now....so a quick mooch around your blogs before bed.

A few challenges for this one;

Divas By Design - die cuts/punches

Flutter By Wednesday's - butterfly, fairy, angel

Scrapbook Sisters - summer fun

Truly Scrumptious - things with wings

Many thanks for looking!

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenges #79 - "Bermuda Triangle"...

2011-06-29T07:45:00.002+01:00

Hi all! Hope you're well. Sorry for my lack of posts, and comments this week. To be honest have been trying to catch up with DT stuff that I can't show you just yet, and also DT commenting. So really sorry if I haven't made it to your blogs yet this week!

Time for a new challenge over at Fab'n'Funky.

This week we have a theme and/or optional sketch. Out theme is 'Bermuda Triangle' So we'd like to see triangles of some sort on your creation. Plenty of ideas by the rest of the DT on the challenge blog. Along with the optional triangle themed sketch if you'd like to follow that.

I decided to follow the sketch by Marlene over at the Sugar Bowl, with a theme of Summer and added my triangles in the form of bunting.

I used 'In The Garden'....a fab rubber stamp by Mary Hall, available at Funky Kits.....who we are very lucky to be sponsored by this week, along with ANOTHER sponsor, Inky Impressions.

I used;

Copics,

Papermania Birdsong papers,

Prima & WOC flowers,

Leone Em evergreen punch,

Nesties,

Webbed Weave - Funky Farm Scrapbook Barn

I made this card for my lovely elderly Grandad. He hasn't been too well recently following a stroke, and it's his Birthday tomorrow. I'll be popping over there, Children in tow (teachers are on strike!!)

Many thanks for popping over and seeing what I've been up to!

Hugs...

Jenny xx

CES Challenges #42 ~ Anything But Square!... ..

2011-06-25T15:01:00.007+01:00

Hi all I'm back! The kids have been stuck in and have been hogging the laptop and pc today (really wet weather here!) so I've had to spy my chance to do my post.

Sheena has set our theme at CES Challenges this week...'Anything But Square'

So I decided to make a shaped tag using Spellbinders Labels 10 as my DT project. I used this adorable Peekers stamp from Quixotic Paperie called 'Hey Birdie'.I used a mixture of Copics & Promarkers to colour her.

Promarkers, various pearls & flower petals are available from Crafty Emma's Store......and with a whopping 25% off almost EVERYTHING right now, well worth a mooch! Please quote SUMMERSALE at the checkout to claim your discount.

Hope you'll join us this week......a £10 Crafty Emma's Store voucher up for grabs for the lucky winner!!

Back tonight to catch up with your blogs.

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 24 ~ Lisa's Sketch...

2011-06-25T07:24:00.006+01:00

Hi all! Time for a new challenge over at 'A Gem Of A Challenge'!

This time we have a great sketch by Lisa for you to follow...

I decided to use 'Milly In The Rain' digi from Pink Gem Designs. She has been printed straight onto linen card for a change.

I coloured her with my Copics, and as you can see I added a little paper piecing for her coat.

The digi papers are Pink Gem Designs. I just love printing them out and looking at them!

I also used;

Scalloped card blank, bakers twine, dew drops (all from Crafty Emma's Store),

Go Kreate oval die,

Whimsy sentiment stamp (from the Spring set),

Leone Em branch punch,

EK Success border punch,

Martha Stewart butterfly punch,

Paper flowers,

Glaze pen & Stickles

Many thanks for looking. Back later with my CES Challenges DT project.

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #78 - "Summer Loving . . . "

2011-06-22T13:18:00.003+01:00

Goodness..I'll make this quick as I've spent ages trying to get my pics uploaded. I've had to switch back to the old editor to get it to work. Are you having probs too?

So, a new challenge over at Fab'n'Funky for you today.

'Summer Loving'

I decided to use a few of the fabulous new stamps from Pink Gem Designs.

Ice Cream Ellie, HERE.... coloured with my Copics.

Vintage Heart Postcard, HERE,

Postage Stamp Sentiments, HERE.

The gorgeous papers are also by Pink Gem Designs.

and also the Spellbinders labels 10

I also used;

Card Candy from Crafty Emma's Store who happens to have a MASSIVE 25% OFF SALE on at present!!

The border punch is a Martha Stewart,

The button & raffia were both bargains from The Works. Just £1 each for a pack full of pretty colours!

Please check out the challenge blog for details of this weeks sponsor and to see what the rest of the DT have been up to, including our brand new teamies!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Hey Birdie...

2011-06-19T14:42:00.010+01:00

Hi all...hope you're having a happy Sunday...and Father's Day if applicable!

I'm just finishing off my Father's Day card for my Dad...who I will see later.

Talk about last minute!!

I'm waiting for some glue to dry on it, so am squeezing a quick post in.

Now today's card is one I have been requested to make by a lovely lady from the USA who happens to be a 'Peekers' fan. I made one very similar a couple of months back and sold it on ebay.

Unfortunately she missed out on that one so asked if I minded making one similar for her. So here it is.

So sorry if this looks familiar..it is a little different though!

I have used my 'Hey Birdie' Peeker stamp (by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD) available at Quixotic Paperie.

I used my Copics to colour.

The papers are Echo Park available at Crafty Emma's Store. along with the pearls.

The wired scrunchy ribbon is from The Ribbon Reel.

I also used Nestabilities Labels 20 from Pink Gem Designs,

a Making Memories metal sentiment,
and an 'on the edge' card blank (Craftwork Cards)

Right, off to see if my glue has dried.....back later all being well!

Thanks for looking.

Hugs...

Jenny xx

If you're Quick....

2011-06-18T22:21:00.001+01:00

Christine aka NANA SEASIDE has this REAL candy up for grabs on her blog. Ends tonight though so be quick!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges #41 ~ Lots Of Sparkly Flowers.....

2011-06-18T15:00:00.007+01:00

I'm back (all being well....if Mr Blogger plays nice and publishes this scheduled post!)

This week over at CES Challenges, our lovely Claire has chosen the theme...

'Lots Of Sparkly Flowers'!

So I have used this brand new stamp from Pink Gem Designs, Rainbow Chloe...and what fun she was to colour with my Copics!

From Crafty Emma's amazing store I used;

6x6 card blank, Prima Madeline papers, Curly gardenia petals, mini blossoms.

I also used;

Martha Stewart heart lace border punch, and butterfly punch,

Go Kreate oval dies,

Vintage Core'dinations card,

Whimsy spring sentiment stamp,

Shimmer dots,

Stickles

Please join us...you could be this weeks lucky winner of the CES £10 voucher!

We now have a new inspirational blog too, you can check it out HERE.

Thanks so much for looking!

Hugs...

Jenny xxxx

Sweet Stampin Challenge ~ Things With Wings...

2011-06-18T08:00:00.010+01:00

Hi all!

Hopefully this should post at 8am....I've had to schedule today's post. We are out and about today. My eldest daughter is going to be 9 on Tuesday, so a few treats planned for this weekend :-)

So time for another challenge at Sweet Stampin. Our turn this week (team Fi), and Vicky has chosen our theme 'Things With wings'.

Our fab sponsor is PollyCraft, so I used a very fitting image of theirs, and coloured using my Copics.

I also used;

Craftwork cards on the edge card blank,

Pink Petticoat papers,

Shimmer card stock,

Fleur De Lis Nestabilities (Pink Gem Designs)

Shimmer dots,

Charm (Pink Gem Designs)

Martha Stewart butterfly punches.

We also have a monthly sponsor, as we have a draw at the end of each month....so two chances to win if you enter!

This months sponsor is Prairie Fairy Designs.

All being well I have another post scheduled this afternoon for CES Challenges.

Many thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #77 - "Tempting Templates"...

2011-06-16T13:24:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone! Just a quickie to share my Fab'n'Funky DT creation with you.

This week at Fab'n'Funky we want to see templates used on your creations.

We have a fantastic sponsor called 'Creations By AR', who specialise in templates.....and I had fun using this fab Ribbon Keeper template available HERE. Please check out the other DT makes on the Fab'n'Funky blog....they're brilliant!

Thanks so much for your comments yesterday. Hopefully back later to catch up with your blogs too.

Jenny xx

Pink Gem Designs New Releases Plus DT News...

2011-06-15T15:50:00.006+01:00

Hi all. Sorry I've been quiet the last few days, but I have had to take a little break from blogging. Have been feeling quite down and in a total daze all week, but I don't want to deflate your mojo too, so won't go into detail.

Have you seen the latest Chloe & Ellie releases over at Pink Gem Designs? Wow...are they cute or what?! Also check out the new postcard, postage stamps, and postmark sentiments...wow!!

I have used 'Butterfly Chloe' today and coloured with my Copics.

The spotty paper is also Pink Gem Designs, as is the 'Heartfelt' sentiment stamp.

I also used;

Go Kreate oval dies (which took me half a day to find, had 'misplaced' them in a pile of paper!!)

Vintage Core'dinations,

EK success pine branch punch,

Paper Hydrangeas (Pink Gem Designs)

Mini Blossoms from stash...but Crafty Emma sell very similar!

Ribbon from stash.

So hope you like it. Please check back...I'll be making more with these fab new releases really soon!

Some GREAT news while I'm here.
You may remember I was GDT for best part of last year over at DigiStamp Boutique??
Well Sally-Ann has asked me to join them permanently!
I am thrilled to say the least!

Please also join the girls at Fab'n'Funky for our new challenge today if you can. I'll be adding my DT creation asap!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

So Excited....

2011-06-12T10:18:00.004+01:00

Oh wow! VERY excited today. I am so very proud to reveal I'm being spotlighted over on the Sugar Nellie blog today!!! I can honestly say, this is definitely one of my top crafty ambitions achieved! Many of you know I'm a BIG Sugar Nellie fan, and have been since I first discovered Funky Kits about three and half years ago.

I hold them fully responsible for my overdraft, lol!

So when Elaine emailed me to ask if I'd be in the spotlight, I almost fell off my chair with excitement!
Here's the card I made for her. I used 'Summer' from the Simply Adorables range of digis.I coloured her with my Copics.

This is a large 8x8 card today. That's what I love about digis, you can re size to suit your needs.

Prima papers (available at Crafty Emma's Store),

Sizzix leafy die,

Martha Stewart butterfly punch, and cherry blossom border punch,

Whimsy Stamp Spring sentiment stamps from Quixotic Paperie & flowers & ribbon from stash.

I blinged up the flowers with Stardust Stickles.

Thanks so much to Elaine for asking me!

Jenny xx