CES Challenge ~ Monochromatic (My GDT Card)...

Hi all!

It's the beginning of the Easter hols here, and the Children have now broken up from school for 2 wks. So on the plus side I can burn the midnight oil, and craft until the early hours without having the school run to worry about in the morning. We can lounge around in our pj's all morning instead.

It's my second week as guest designer at CES Challenges.

The theme this time is MONOCHROMATIC.

My card is huge! I used a whopping 8x8 cream blank by Craftwork Cards.

The sweet digi image is a Sugar Nellie Adorable called 'Joy', available at Funky Kits. The only colour I added was with an ivory Promarker. I didn't think it needed anything else to fit the monochromatic theme.

The yummy paper is Craftwork Cards Allsorts.

Many Craftwork Cards products can be found at Crafty Emma's Store.

I used my 'Beaded Circle' Nesties from Pink Gem Designs (all Nesties on special at the mo!)

The adorable 'Birthday Wishes' Sentiment stamp is by Pink Gem Designs too.

The leafy punch is Leone 'em Evergreen.

I also added paper flowers, organza ribbon, a ribbon slider, gems and pearls.

Crafty Emma stocks many beautiful finish touches, such as the ribbon slider I've used.

Oh, and I should add, the beautiful butterfly die is by Marianne Designs, but it's a blinkin' pain in the *** to cut in my Wizard!!

I will also enter this into LEXI'S CREATIONS - MONOCHROMATIC

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'm off to my Sister's hen night later, but will catch up with you all over the next few days.

Jenny xx

Nesties....Lovely Nesties!!...

Hi all!

Just quickly sharing my excitement this morning. My new Nesties have arrived...whoopie!

There are some really gorgeous new release Nestabilities & Shapeabilities, and Pink Gem Designs have them in stock HERE, at a bargain discounted price (plus free p&p over £20!). I think Fleur De Lis Squares have to be my favourite;

Can't wait to have a play, but not sure how much crafty time I'll have this weekend. It's my Sister's hen night on Saturday, as it's just 4 weeks until the big day! When I do have chance to have a play I'll share it with you.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Squiggle Stamps Give Away!...

Just a quickie to let you know that Squiggle Stamps have some fabulous brand new images in store. You can grab them HERE in digital format right now, from just 99p each!...

....or if you prefer rubber you can grab them HERE (stock due soon).

You also have the chance to win these images. Just leave a comment HERE over on the Squiggles blog.

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #67 - "Emma's Sketch" (& Pink Gem Designs DT)...

Goodness, another week gone by! If like me you have little ones breaking up for Easter on Friday, you'll no doubt be making the most of the rest of this week. Maybe you'll have some crafty time? Why not join in with our challenge over at Fab'n'Funky.

This week we have a fab sketch by lovely DT Emma for you to follow;

For my DT card, I used one of the brand new digis available at Pink Gem Designs, Cupcake Teddy. I used Copics to colour.

The lovely and very useful calender sentiment is also by Pink Gem Designs, and is part of an A6 stamp set, 'Birthday Numbers', HERE.

I also used;

Nesties,

Cupcake embossing folder,

Prima papers,

Paper flowers,

Card Candy.

As always, sponsor & prize details can be found on the challenge blog, along with lots of DT inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

My News!....

Yep....I said I'd have a second post of the day, and here it is! Please scroll down for my 'A Gem Of A Challenge' DT card.

I have some news to share. I am thrilled to have been invited to join Crafty Emma and her team at CES challenges, as guest designer for this month. Thanks for asking me ladies!

The theme is 'Children', and so this is what I came up with.....

I used 'Verity' from the 'Adorables' range by Sugar Nellie, available as a digi download at Funky Kits.

I coloured with Copics and used a white gel pen to add detail.

Other items used;

Prima papers, bakers twine, charm, flowers, pearls - all available at Crafty Emma's Store

Nesties, currently on special offer at Pink Gem Designs

Gorgeous sentiment available HERE at Pink Gem Designs,

Vintage seam binding from The Ribbon Girl,

Leone Em evergreen punch,

Raffia lace.

I followed the fab sketch over at THE SUGARBOWL, with the option of 'pink', so will enter it into the challenge.

Other challenges I am entering;

Wags'n'Whiskars - ribbons & pearls

Aud Sentiments - For A Child

Rubber Cafe - spring flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge 18 ~ Janet's Sketch!...

Hi everyone!

Don't the weeks go by so quickly?.... Time again for a new challenge over at a 'A Gem Of A Challenge!

This time a fab sketch by Janet aka 'boss of Pink Gem Designs!'

I really enjoyed working with this one. You could tart it up or dress it down!

I kept my DT card fairly simple. Please check out the challenge blog for more DT inspiration.

I used the lovely 'Spring Chloe' from Pink Gem Designs HERE, and coloured her with Copics.

I also used;

Gorgeous sentiment stamp from Pink Gem Designs HERE,

Stripy paper - Pink Gem Designs,

Martha Stewart Swirling Lace punch,

Spellbinders scalloped Frameabilities

Vintage Core'dinations cardstock (really, really love this - it has a gorgeous pre-sanded finish!)

Flowers and dewdrops - Crafty Emma's fab store.

Other scraps of paper from my stash!

Hope you can join us this time!

Back later with another post...yes 2 posts in one day!!

Jenny xx