CES Challenges ~ Paper Piece It!...

Hi all. Been one of those days, a few dramas, and my PC mouse is playing up, (ready to throw the damn thing out of the window!) but I'm finally back with my DT card for CES Challenges. 

Teamie Karen want's to see ''PAPER PIECING'' this time.

I've been dying to use this fab image from the 'Dan Collection' over at DigiStamp Boutique for some time, and I think it paper pieces really well! 

Other Ingredients;

Promarkers,

Pink Petticoat Papers,

On The Edge Card Blank,

Googly Eyes,

Kraft,

Baker's Twine,

Squiggle Stamps Sentiment Stamp,

Making Memories Clip.

Buttons.

Many items can be purchased from Crafty Emma's Store....but not for much longer (boohoo!) as she's closing down. Lot's of bargains to be had in the meantime though, such as discounted card blanks like the one I've used today. 

Thanks so much for popping by today. I'll be back tonight to finally have a catch up with you (mouse permitting!) Then I'm definitely off out shopping tomorrow to buy a new mouse. 

Jenny xx

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

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

CES Challenges #47 ~ Feeling The Blues...

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

CES Challenge #46 ~ Humour/Funny...

 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

CES Challenge #45 ~ Christmas...

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

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

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!!...

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

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

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

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

Exciting News...

Hi all. Really sorry I haven't had much time to visit this week. I've been trying to catch up on some DT stuff. 

Very excited today! I can now tell you all, after my guest spot over at Crafty Emma's Store Challenges, Emma asked me to join them as a permanent DT member.  Of course I was over the moon and just had to say 'yes'!

This week the theme chosen by the lovely Kaylou is 'Embellish It'.....(use 3 or more embellies).

So for my DT card, I used my Sugar Nellie 'Summer' digi from Funky Kits. This time I printed her out in grey rather than black to give a softer appearance. I then coloured her with Copics, and glitter Copics.

From Craft Emma's fab store I used;

Jack & Jill Prima papers,

Dew drops,

Cherry blossom.

I also used;

Sewing machine,

Go Kreate ovals & scalloped oval dies,

Seam bindings,

large pearl brad,

Making Memories sentiment tab (says 'girl' just incase you can't read it!)

Nellie's corner die.

Prima flower and butterfly.

Vintage Core'dinations.

Looking forward to seeing what you make!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

CES Challenges & Whiff Of Joy!...

I'm back for post #2 of the day! I have my final GDT card from my month long stint with CES Challenges to share. Thanks for having me ladies!

For this week's challenge, there's a photo for you to take inspiration from;

So here's my interpretation for you. I have used 'Willow With Cookies' by Whiff Of Joy. Crafty Emma stocks many Whiff Of Joy stamps.

I coloured her with Copics. I have a little tutorial for you HERE on how to achieve a rosy glow!

I also used;

Madeline Prima papers - Crafty Emma's Store,

Pink Petticoat gingham paper,

corrugated card,

Nesties,

Divine swirls embossing folder,

Cheery Lynn Doily die,

Frayed Burlap Distress ink,

Cookie sentiment - Elzybells,

Paula Pascaul punchable Labels stamp,

EK Success Pine Branch punch and Ivy border punch,

Mini bull dog clip,

Paper flowers,

Lace & Ribbon.

I will also enter this into the challenge over at Whiff Of Joy Challenge Blog, as I followed their fab sketch.

Oh and here's a side view. Lots of pics today!...

Right, enjoy the rest of your long weekend. At exactly this time next week, my lil Sis will be getting wed!! How exciting is that?!....and my lil girlies are bridesmaids!

So I apologise in advance, as I won't have much time for blogging, commenting, or making much this week, I've lots to do! Getting outfits ready etc, etc....

I'm really looking forward to the evening do. I'm not usually a drinker, but I WILL definitely be having a drink that evening!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

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

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