It's A Guy Thing!...

Hi all! Just popping by today to share a card I made for my nephew Riley. It's also my latest DT card for DigiStamp Boutique. I decided to use one of this months fab value offer set. This one is called the Owen set..

I think they're just perfect for all those boys/teens in our lives. Just what I've been on the look out for, for ages.

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I coloured this with my Copics.

I used some bits of DCWV paper and corrugated card from my stash.

Also some fab little wooden stars and a lollipop stick quote that I've had for ages!

The shaped card is by Craftwork Cards.

The alphabet dies are a Sizzix Tim Holtz decorative strip.

I finished off with a touch of Stardust Stickles.

Thanks so much for looking. You can always check out what's new over in the boutique here.
Jenny xx

Whoopee!.....I Can't Believe I'm A Sweetie!...

 Hi all! I'm so excited today. I've been bursting to share some news with you. A few weeks back, Gayle from The Sugar Bowl asked if I'd like to become a Sugar Bowl Sweetie! We'll as most of you know I'm a huge Sugar Nellie fan and have been since they began......so after a moments thought I naturally jumped at the chance!

The new challenge begins today. So without further ado, here's my very first Sugar Bowl DT card based on a fab sketch by the very talented Maria, with the optional theme of BUTTERFLIES:

I thought this sweet Sassy stamp would be perfect for the butterfly theme. I had such fun colouring her with my Copics.

Other Ingredients;

DCWV Mariposa Papers,

Dark Brown Card,

Memory Box Butterfly, Elegant Scroll & Lorelai Leaf Dies,

Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Square Dies,

Whimsy Stamp Sentiment Stamps,

Stardust Stickles,

Sewing Machine,

Pearl Hearts from Meiflower.

Hope you like my first DT card and feel inspired to join us this time. We have 4 fabulous Sugar Nellie stamps up for grabs for one lucky winner (this will rise to 6 if we get over 100 entries).

Please do check out the other fab makes by the rest of the Sweeties...they're totally stunning!

I'm also linking up this sweet Sassy to the current Saturated Canary Challenge ~ Great Outdoors.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Jenny xx

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

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

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

 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

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #66 - "Shabby Chic"...

Hi everyone! A mega quick post from me today, to let you know about our latest challenge over at Fab'n'Funky....

"Shabby Chic"

We would love to see your Shabby Chic inspired projects this week. Please do not think that everything shabby chic has to be old . . why not try and add a modern twist to it. Here is what I made of this weeks theme:

The butterfly stamp I think is Elusive Images. I've had it for a very long time, many years infact! I used Copics to colour it, and sprayed it with Crafters Companion glitter spray.

I also used;

DCWV Mariposa papers,

Vintage Core'dinations,

Joy Craft Daisy dies,

Martha Stewart butterfly deep edger punch,

Nesties - Lacy circles,

Shapeabilities - Fancy Tags,

The text is made up from 2 Anna Griffin stamps.

As always, lots more DT inspiration to be found over on the challenge blog.

Many thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Snow Play! (DigiStamp Boutique DT Card)...

Hi everyone!

Hope you are ready for Christmas, and are not too snowed in!

I intended to do so much this weekend, but didn't feel too well, so ended up doing nothing!

I started this card a week or two ago, but have only just finished it.

I have used the adorable ' Snow Play' from DigiStamp Boutique, and coloured it with Promarkers. DigiStamp Boutique currently have 20% off Christmas images!

The card blank is a whopping 8x8 in size, so my Go Kreate large frame dies were perfect to frame my image.
The papers are old DCWV ones from my stash.
I also used my Martha Stewart punches; Holly Branch, and 'Cherish' Border. No sentiment added as yet, as I will personalise it when I've sorted out who it's for.


I added a large satin bow and then I sprayed the whole card with Crafter's Companion silver glitter spray, for a bit of Christmas magic

Once again, sorry for not visiting your blogs much lately. I have been completely hopeless this month, too busy getting ready for Christmas. My eldest Son will be 13 on Christmas Day! It's gone so fast!...now that was an interesting way to spent Christmas I can tell you!

Back in the week to share more last minute makes.

Jenny xx

Alf & Beer (DigiStamp Boutique DT Card)...

Hi all. Hope you're having a good start to the week?..

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A little DT creation to share with you today using the fabulous 'Alf & Beer' digi available here from DigiStamp Boutique.

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I 'out of the boxed' him onto Nestabilities labels 2, and coloured him with Promarkers. If you are not familiar with the 'out of the box' technique, I did a little tutorial a while back. You can find it here.

The papers are DCWV 'Green' stack.

I also added a Craftwork Cards sentiment, and some fun little bottle top alphabets to spell 'Dad'.

I bought a couple of packs of these a good while back and this is the first time I've used them. I was horrified that between the two packs there was only one letter 'D'!
So I had to improvise by changing an 'I' to a 'D' with a black Promarker. Can you tell, lol?

I will put this into Moving Along with The Times challenge #71....''nice & bright''

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Thanks so much for looking. I will be (hopefully) back later to catch up with you all.
Jenny xx

Cupcake Anyone? (Squiggle Stamps DT Card)...

Hi again everyone! Nothing for days at a time, then two posts in one day!

Time for my weekly Squiggle Stamps DT project.

For today's Squiggly project I have used the very cute 'Cupcake Chef Daisy', available as a digi here, or in rubber here.
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I just had to use my DCWV 'Nana's Kitchen' papers with this image.

I also used;

Promarkers,

X Cut Scallop punch,

Ribbon,

Plastic tag,

Brads.

Have you entered our Squiggle Stamps October Challenge, 'All things Autumn' yet? Why not join in the fun? You could be the lucky winner of a £30 Squiggles voucher!


Thaks so much for popping by again.

Jenny xx

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #44 - ''Yummy, Yummy!'' (DigiStamp Boutique DT Card).....

Hi everyone!

Wednesday again already, and so time for a new challenge over at Fab'n'Funky!

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We have a brand new sponsor, Stitchy Bear Stamps.

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This week week we want to see your YUMMY creations.

We want to see food or drink on your creations. Anything really, Birthday cake, beer, fruit, chocolate......you get the picture!

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I went for my favourite....chocolate! I used this fabulous 'Zoe Loves Chocolate' image from DigiStamp Boutique. Also included in one of the 'Offers Of The Month'.
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I coloured her with Promarkers.

The card blank is a Craftwork Cards elegance blank.

The papers are from the DCWV Sweet stack.

I used my Eyelet Nestabilities and Martha Stewart Punch.

I also added an Elzybells sentiment and a bit of card candy.

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Can't wait to see what you cook up!!

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Bye for now,

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #41, ''Quote Me Happy'' & DigiStamp Boutique DT Card...

Hi all, hope you're having a good week?

I'm in a great mood today, as I came top 5 in the Passion For Promarkers challenge with my red & white Lulabelle card. Nothing like a challenge win to perk you up and make you feel it's all worth while. I sometimes wonder why I sit fiddling around with bits of paper all day!

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Well it's Wednesday again (don't the weeks go by so quickly?!)......so time for a brand new challenge at

FAB N FUNKY

This week's challenge is called 'Quote Me Happy' and we are sponsored by Fred She Said.

Now this weeks theme may seem a little tricky but what it's actually designed to do is for you to use an item that you probably haven't used in ages . . . your "long" sentiment stamps or digi phrases . . or even your own phrases, verses, proverbs, etc....

Maybe you could make the verse the focal point on the front of the card, or print out a quirky one liner to go with one of your digis/stamps. You get the picture?

Plenty of inspiration over on the challenge blog. We have our lovely new teamies joining us for this challenge too. They have made some fabulous cards. Please take a look.

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I used this cute little 'Birdie Sing Song' digi from DigiStamp Boutique, and printed out my saying 'Birds of a feather will flock together...' to go with it.

Ingredients are;
Promarkers,
kraft card
DCWV Green stack,
Eyelet Nestabilities,
Ric rac,
Buttons,
Ribbon.
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Thanks so much for stopping by.
Look forward to seeing what you come up with this week for our challenge!
Jenny xx

Sugar Bowl Challenge #42.....

Well I'm back with my second offering of the day. My entry for the Sugar Bowl challenge. Lilian has a fab sketch to follow. A very versatile sketch that you could dress up , or keep really CAS (clean & simple). I think my card is fairly CAS...what do you think?....

I love this Leanne Ellis stamp, 'Belle Flower' from Funky kits! I stamped her with Memento London Fog, as I wanted my image to have a soft & dreamy vintage feel. I used Promarkers to colour, and used the blender pen lots to give a soft finish.

By the way, Janet is extending her 10% off Promarkers offer over at Pink Gem Designs, so hurry on over!

The lovely DP's are DCWV Linen Closet, and the scalloped edges were created with my X Cut punch.

The 'Sent With Love' sentiment is from Woodware 'Janes Script'. I stamped it with Memento Desert Sand. It doesn't show too well in the photo. I didn't want to stamp it too dark, as it would spoil the soft finish of the card. It shows up just fine in 'real life' though...lol!

Other challenges my card fits......

My Partner in Crafting Crime.....vintage
creatalicious challenges........vintage

Thanks for looking. I am slowly playing catch up with you all after my holiday. I will be back later to do some more blog hopping.

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #35...Simply Colour-rific!...

Hi all! It's Wednesday, and so a brand new challenge over on the Fab'n'Funky blog.

This week our theme is;

Simply Colour-rific!.......

...simple!! You just need to use your favourite colours!

One of my favourite colour combos on cards is pink and brown. So that's what I've gone with today.

I have used the fabulous 'Uplifting Occasion' (aka 'Cat In Bra') stamp by Penny Black. I have had this stamp for years and thought it was due a dusting off and using!

I have used Promarkers as my medium. I then hand stitched around my image.

My papers are DCWV Garden Party.

I have also used;

Martha Stewart heart lace border punch,

paper roses,

raffia lace & ribbon.

I will enter this card into;

cupcake craft challenges. for lace...I have used raffia lace and lace border punch.

papertake weekly for Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed & Something Blue (my stamp is old)

cute card thursday whateva!

Thank you so much for stopping by again! I will be playing catch up with you at some point this week, when I get a minute to myself lol!!

Bfn...

Jenny xx

Summer Fun! (DigiStamp Boutique DT Card)...

Hi all!

If you have little ones enjoying school hols at the moment like me, hope you're coping!

My little gang say they're bored already! But it has been raining all day here. Here's hoping for some decent weather!

So on to today's creation. This is 'Alfie Summer fun' from the DigiStamp Boutique.

I have coloured him with Promarkers.

The lovely papers and most of the embellishments are from a DCWV kit that I've had for ages!

The paper flowers were from Sarah's Cards, and the raffia is by Papermania.

Thanks for looking, and for any comments you might leave. I really appreciate it! I'm going to try and make another card now before bed (if I can stay awake!)

Bye for now!

Jenny xx

Chloe In The Garden (Pink Gem Designs DT Card)...

Hi all! Hope you've all had a great weekend. I really enjoyed making today's card. Well I made it last night actually! I have used this lovely 'Chloe In The Garden' stamp from Pink Gem Designs. You can find her here.

I stamped her in Memento Ink, (rich cocoa) and coloured her with Promarkers.

I trimmed an 8inch square card blank to approx 7x7 in size. I covered the front with light coloured kraft card. I sponged around the edges with white pigment ink. The lovely papers are DCWV Garden Party. I sponged the edges of the papers with Versafine vintage sepia ink.
I also put some of the kraft card through my ribbler and then wiped the white pigment ink pad over it. I layered all these up to create my card.

I also used;
Martha Stewart doily punch,
Martha Stewart Punch & Stamp butterfly,
X Cut Embossing Leaf Punch,
Pricking tool,
Pricking mat,
Cotton Candy Stickles,
Bazzill Blooms,
Card candy,
Fancy pins & pin caps,
Ribbons,
Sizzix Corner die

I will enter this card into these challenges;

Creatalicious challenges for 3d

papertake weekly for 'in the garden'

my time to craft challenge for 'butterfly bliss'

Well, thanks for stopping by. Off to bath the Children now, but hope to be back later to catch up with you all!
Bfn,
Jenny xx