Sugar Nellie 'Winter Wonders' Blog Hop...

Hi all! Oooh I do love a good blog hop, and we have a cracker for you today to celebrate the launch of the brand new Sugar Nellie 'Winter Wonders' collection.

We are care showcasing Christmas images today. Some old, some new...but all gorgeous....and we'd love you to join in the hop today so we can inspire you. Please be sure to leave a little love, by way of a comment at each stop for the chance to win some fabby Sugar Nellie candy!

You should have arrived here from Anita's blog. If so you are on the right track, and

 CHRISTINE is your next stop!

If you get a little lost along the way, please hop over to the Sugar Nellie blog to start again.

So on to the details of my card. I decided to use a super cute digi released last year called 'Letter To Santa'.

I used my Copics to colour and LOTS of Stickles Frosted Lace.

I also used;

 Prima 'North Country' papers, 

Memory Box Bianca Snowflake & Estate Fence dies,

Spellbinders Edgeabilities,

Nellie multi frame tree dies,

Whimsy Stamps sentiment stamps,

Pearls.

So I'll leave you now to enjoy the hop. Don't forget CHRISTINE is your next stop.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Jenny xx

Cute Balloon Panda...

Hi all. A really quick post from me tonight as it's very late! A DT card from me tonight for DigiStamp Boutique using this very 'Cute Balloon Panda', which I've layered up over some cloud effect digi paper in Serif Page Plus. I then added some colour using my Copics.

The 'Dream' sentiment is  a Prima stamp.

Sorry for the brief post!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Cute Fairy Panda...

Hi all. Long time no blog. It's been way too hotttt!!!! to craft. It's really wearing me out, but shouldn't grumble. So much going on at school too with it being end of year. Jess has her prom tomorrow (eeek!!)

So anyhoo, a quick make from me, using this adorable new Cute Fairy Panda available over at DigiStamp Boutique. I used my Copics to colour her.
I also used some Starlight Digi Paper from DigiStamp Boutique, and the 'wish' stamp is from a little Prima set.

Thanks so much for popping by. Hopefully a little more time to play once the kids have broken up. 

Jenny xx

DigiStamp Boutique DT Card...

Hi all, hope you're having a good week? It's busy here again. But this time next week the children should be back at school, and normality will hopefully be returning here at Inky Hands Towers.

Somehow I managed to squeeze in a little crafty time and make a DT card for DigiStamp Boutique. This is also a commissioned card I've been asked to make for a Wedding Anniversary. I used this very sweet & versatile image from the Louie Love Collection.

I used the PNG version of Louie, and layered him up in 'Page Plus' onto one of Pink Gem Designs stunning Distressed Hearts digi papers. Louie remained blank ready to colour, but with a pretty heart background. 

I used Copics to colour, and Copic glitter pen to add faux stitching and writing in the heart.

Other Ingredients;

Prima 'Tea Thyme' papers,

Memory Box La Rue Heart Die,

Fleur De Lis Square Dies,

Leone Em leaf punch,

X Cut Scallop Border Punch,

Lili Of The Valley Tag Sentiment Stamps,

Fabric Alphabet Thickers,

Blooms and Trim from my stash,

Dovecraft Buttons,

Stardust Stickles.

Thank you so much for looking. 

Off to find some cheap breakdown cover now. My AA cover has just expired and I wouldn't be without it now after we had to be recovered whilst on holiday in Wales last month. 

PS, sorry if you are still hearing those stupid audio ads on my blog. They are nothing to do with me. If anyone knows a fix I would to hear it.

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge #53 Reminder...

  Hi all. Hope you're having a good start to the weekend. It's mine & hubby's Wedding Anniversary today. Married eleven years.....it makes me feel old lol!

 So, another week gone by, and we are now into the second week of the current Animals & Teddies challenge over at A Gem Of A Challenge.

This week DT2 have some inspiration to share. I'm in team 2, so here's my card...

I've used the very sweet Butterfly Chloe digi stamp available HERE at Pink Gem Designs.

I coloured her using Copics & Promarkers.

Other Ingredients;

Fleur De Lis Rectangles,

Prime 6x6 pad ~ Tea Thyme,

Dark Brown cardstock,

EK Success Edger Punches - Embossed Curve & Diamond Lace

Martha Stewart Butterfly punch,

Flat Pearls & Pearl Heart,

Seam Binding (plaited),

Sentiment from stash.

Please pop over and see what the rest of the DT have been up to.

You've still a whole week to join in....fab Pink Gem Designs Digis up for grabs for the lucky winner!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

A Gem Of A Challenge #50 - My Sketch!...

 Hi all!  Hope you're all well. Not had much time to craft lately. So much going on at school with it being near the end of term. I'll be glad when they break up!

Time for a new challenge over at A Gem Of A Challenge. This time it's my turn to host. Here's my sketch to follow;

I used this fab new 'Pirate Mimi' digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs. As I was short on time I used the pre coloured version. The pre coloured versions are included in your download along with the black line images. I kind of feel like I'm 'cheating' when I used pre coloured....lol! But they are very useful when short on time.

Ingredients;

MME Miss Caroline Papers,

Lacey Nesties,

Prima and Wild Orchid flowers,

Shell beads from stash,

Tim Holtz mini vial (filled with seed beads),

Making Memories Sentiment.

Antique Linen Distress Stickles.

Hope you'll join us. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for my 'Top 3'.

Please check the challenge blog for prize details and to see what the rest of the DT have been up to.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jenny xx

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

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

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

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

DigiStamp Boutique New Releases...

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

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

So Excited....

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

CES Challenges #40 ~ Saturday Night At The Movies.....

 I'm back with my CES DT card! (please scroll down for my 'A Gem Of A Challenge' DT card)

This week at CES Challenges, Carrie has chosen a fab theme for us...

Saturday Night at The Movies!

We want to see creations inspired by your favourite movie.

My favourite movie, (well one of them!) has to be Grease! I used to get home from school each day as a kid and pop on my Grease video. I had the hots for John Travolta...lol!

My stamps (also known as John & Olivia...lol!) are by Whiff Of Joy.

Crafty Emma's Store stocks many Whiff Of Joy Stamps.

I used Copics to colour.

I decided to use hot pink, the same colour as the Pink Ladies!

The scalloped card blank and pink paper (Prima Annalee) are also from Crafty Emma's Store.

The black paper is from my stash, as is the black lace and charm.

The large sparkly brad is from the Eyelet Outlet.

Can't wait to find out your favourite movies! Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT's faves!

I will enter this into the Whiff Of Joy challenge ~ strawberries & cream (use reds, pinks, white or cream)
and Crafty Ann's for 'use more than one image'

I will try and catch up with some commenting over the weekend...I've had a manic week!

Thanks for stopping by....I really appreciate it!!

Jenny xx

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