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

 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

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

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 

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #76 ~ "Magnificent Men!"...

 Hi all!!

Oh I am so in a rush today! 

Just got got in with the grocery shop, now quickly doing my DT post before the school runs begin. 

So time for a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky.....

'MAGNIFICENT MEN'

Just in time for Father's Day too!

 We are very lucky to be sponsored by the awesome Karen's Doodles this week....

I have a soft spot for Karen's images as the first digi I ever bought was one of hers.
I have used 'Crafting Widower' today, and coloured with Copics.
Quite a simple card from me today. Matted and layered onto white embossed card and a kraft card blank. A 'Father' charm fixed on with a heart shaped brad to finish.

Have to dash but please do pop over to the challenge blog for more DT inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Edit...right, now I finally get to sit down and chill, I will enter this into the following challenges;
Karen's Doodles ~ Eyelets or brads (I used a heart shaped brad)
Ladybug Crafts Ink ~ male themed
Here Come The Boys ~ Fathers Day/hubby/partner
Ambers Crafts & Stuff ~ special man
Crafting For All Seasons ~ Father's Day
The House That Stamps Built ~ Fathers Day plus texture
Sisterhood Of Crafters ~ Dad/man in life
The Paper Variety ~ Guys
Creative Inspirations ~ Dad/Man In Life
The Kraft Journal: Make It Monday ~ it's a guy thing

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #75 ~ What'eva & DT Call, PLUS Some News!...

 Hi all! Hope you;re having a good week (and school hols for some). At least the weather has perked up for the children. By the way thanks for the great feedback on the pins the girls made the other day (I've used some on today's card). They are really proud, and they'll be helping me to make some packs for ebay really soon, so watch this space! The prize draw to win some will be done on by the girls on Saturday.

Ok...so time for a new challenge over at FAB'N'FUNKY!

This time the theme is '"What'eva!!!"......plus a DT call. 

Please see the FAB'N'FUNKY blog for full details.

 For my DT card, I used one of the new Sweet Rainbow Collection Tildas, "Strawberry Yummy Tilda".

I used Copics to colour her.

The gorgeous strawberry paper is also Magnolia.

 I also used;

Sewing machine,

Vintage Core'dinations,

Our home made pins,

Strawberry button,

Seam binding & red lace,

Dew drops from Crafty Emma's Store

Paper Hydrangeas from Pink Gem Designs & stash,

Paper roses from Wild Orchid & ebay,

Making memories metal index tab,

EK Success evergreen punch,

Stickles stardust,

 I'm loving the colour red at the moment!

I will enter this into;
Truly Scrumptious ~ summer sparkle
The Paper Variety ~ fruity fun
Spoonful Of Sugar ~ flower power
Ladybug Crafts Ink ~ make own embellishment (our fancy pins!)
Use It Tuesday ~ flowers plus a stamp you have never inked up before
Make It Monday

Hope you'll join us this time at F'n'F. 

Please see the challenge blog for the rest of the DT's gorgeous makes.

Now for my news.......................I'm delighted to be able to announce that I'll be joining the ladies over at Sweet Stampin from this Saturday!

Many congrats to the other lucky ladies too. Great to see some familiar faces amongst you!

Hopefully back to catch up with your blogs tonight!
I'm so out if routine though with the school hols, kids going to bed later etc....but I'll do my best.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #74 - "Let's all go "Cute and Cuddly!"...

Hi all!  Mega quick post from a busy old me today. Trying to catch up with house stuff this week before the children break up for half term. So apologies that I probably haven't got around to you this week. I'll catch up with you all soon though!

So time for our weekly Fab'n'Funky challenge. This week the theme is.....

CUTE & CUDDLY!

 I used this little cutey from Lili Of The Valley, and used Copics & Promarkers to colour.

The fabby digital dp's and sentiment stamp are Pink Gem Designs.

I also used my Fiskars apron lace punch, and favourite Leone Em ash branch punch.

I'll also put this into the latest Lili Of The Valley challenge....here comes summer.

Right, the rubber gloves are calling me. Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #72 - "Buttons and Bows"...

Hi all. Just a quick post from me, to let you know about our challenge this week over at Fab'n'Funky. The theme we have for you is...

BUTTONS & BOWS

I haven't a DT card to show you (yet) I'm afraid. As you know I've been a little unwell since the weekend, and I just haven't had the energy to craft.

But as always, lots of DT inspiration on the challenge blog.

Back asap with my DT card!

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #70 - "Red, White and Blue"...

Hi all. I'll be quick with this as I'm trying to clean the house today (very boring but necessary!!)

This weeks over at Fab'n'Funky we're going all patriotic to fit in with the Royal Wedding, and would like to see;

RED, WHITE & BLUE

on your projects.

I've used one of the new Gorjuss Girl stamps, that are no longer made by Sugar Nellie, and are available at Quixotic Paperie.

I coloured her with Copics, and Spica glitter Copics.

The lovely papers are SEI Poppy.

I also used Nestabilities Labels 8, my Martha Stewart butterfly punch, pom pom trim, Prima flowers and pearls.

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

Have a fab day& thanks for looking :-)

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #69 - "Here comes the Bride"...

Hi all!

Are you enjoying the Easter hols, especially if you've been home with the kids?? We've had a lovely time without the manic early morning mad rush and school runs. But it's gone soooo fast!

Never mind, we've quite a few bank hols coming up soon too.

I just need to let you know about this weeks challenge over at Fab'n'Funky. As we've the Royal Wedding coming up our theme is...

HERE COMES THE BRIDE!

So please join us with your wedding themed creations this week.

Where's my DT card....you might ask?

Well I have been working hard on a special wedding card, and although I'm tempted to show you, I've decided not to blog it just yet. It's for my Sister and her partner who get wed in a couple of weeks, and I wouldn't want to risk her seeing it. So you'll just have to wait!!

But the rest of the DT have been making some gorgeous things as always! Please see the challenge blog.

See you later!

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #68 - "All Spotty & Dotty"...

Good morning all! Eeek...I mean 'afternoon'. (Where has today gone?) Well, I should have posted this card this morning, so let's just pretend it's still morning shall we?

Yes I'm waffling. Three days into the school hols and my brain is already haggled.

Without further chit chat, here is my Fab'n'Funky DT card, for our new challenge;

''Spotty & Dotty''

Today I have used one of my new rubber stamps. A gorgeous image from the 'Peekers' collection, designed by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD. These are available at Quixotic Paperie. I used Copics to colour. You'll be seeing the rest of the collection on my blog asap!

I also used:

Echo Park Springtime papers,

Nestabilities Labels 20,

Martha Stewart butterfly punch,

Paula Pascual sentiment stamp,

Craftwork Cards 'on the edge' card blank,

Ribbon, flowers, pearls.

Please see the challenge blog for sponsor and prize details, and for lots more DT inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!

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