Simon Says Challenge - Sing It!

I made this card for the Challenge on Simon Says. The theme is Sing it - make a card where a song title is the inspiration. I chose 'You Got a Friend in Me' the theme from the fabulous Toy Story films. The image is from Elzybells and is coloured with ProMarkers. Background paper from my stash, text is a HOTP stamp.

Lili of the Valley Challenge 59

This is my card for Challenge 59 over on Lili of the Valley's Challenge Blog. Background papers are from Basic Grey and image from Lili of the Valley,coloured with ProMarkers.

White Wedding

Can't decide if I like this card or not - it's sitting on the fireplace and I keep glancing at it. Mmmm still not sure! The words are cut with Cricut's George, flowers are a punch,embossed with Cuttlebug with gems in the centre!

Gorjuss Bag

Bought some blank canvas bags from Hobbycraft a while ago (less than £1) and eventually got round to decorating one. I love this Gorjuss Girl from Funky Kits. I coloured her with ProMarkers - bled a little round the edges, but still looks ok. I added a couple of flowers that I've had since Lakeland sold off their craft stuff :O

Kath's Blog

I saw the most gorgeous card I have ever seen on Kath's Blog recently. I am so hoping she doesn't mind that I copied the card (albeit slightly different). This card is for a friend of mine who is getting married next week.

Sketch Saturday 114

Made this card for the Sketch Saturday Challenge, number 114. The stamp I've used is from Elzybells (remember the 50% sale - bargains to be had!) Background patterned paper is from Basic Grey, brads are Papermanis, grey card is Core'dinations (through the Cuttlebug). The tag is from some clothing - it says 'George' on th back, which I thought was apt!

Simon Says Stamp Dots

Made this card for this week's challenge on Simon Says Stamp. The stamp I used is from Elzybells and is coloured with ProMarkers. Background paper is from my stash (sorry, can't remember which make). I added extra 'bubbles' using a Quickutz die.

Sketch and Stash No 41

Made this card for the Sketch and Stash Challenge (No 41). The stamp is from Lili of the Valley and is coloured with ProMarkers. Background paper, that I have managed to cut the name off, is probably Basic Grey. Green card is K & Co, lace is from my stash (Lakeland) and glass 'blobs' are from Crafty Notions.

M is for Menagerie

Here's my ATC for the Alphabet Swap I am involved with. M is for Menagerie! I love this stamp from Paper Artsy. Background is made with Tim Holtz foam applicator and Distress Inks. Various birds are coloured with ProMarkers. The owl is 'paper-pieced'.

Hugs

Stamp is Kathy Hare at Sugar Nellie. Coloured with ProMarkers. Background papers are from Basic Grey. Text stamp is from Elzybells. Links in previous posts.

Sugar Bowl Challenge 40 DIY

This week's challenge on The Sugar Bowl is DIY - choose your own layout then choose your own prize! Ah, if only... Well here's my entry. I used Tiet's Sketch from a previous Sugar Bowl challenge. I use this sketch lots in my card making. The stamp is Elise. I coloured her with ProMarkers. Papers are from My Mind's Eye.

Lili of The Valley

Background papers are from Basic Grey, stamp is Lili of the Valley, coloured with ProMarkers. Message stamp is from Elzybells where Elizabeth is sadly closing down and selling stamps for 50% off.

Simon Says Stamp

This is my card for the challenge on Simon Says Stamp. The theme is 'fruity'. Strawberry paper is Basic Grey - other cardstock is from the DCWV Christmas stack. The lovely teddy stamp is from Elzybells, which sadly is closing down and currently has 50% off stamps.

Gorjuss Sulk

Love this sulky stamp from Gorjuss Girls at Funky Kits (link below). She is coloured with ProMarkers. Background green card is Core'dinations with Swirly Cuttlebug embossing. Message is from Hero Arts.

Friday Sketchers (Sketch 110)

This is my card for the challenge on Friday Sketchers. I just love this image from Sugar Nellie. I coloured him with ProMarkers. Background papers are from Basic Grey. 'Hug' text is a rub-on.

Football

The stamp I've used here is from Elzybells, a company that is sadly closing down. Bargains can be had at the moment though here. The footballs are from a Papermania stamp set.

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 38

The theme this week on the Totally Gorjuss Challenge Blog is 'water'. This is my card for the challenge. The stamp is from Lili of the Valley. Coloured with ProMarkers.

Sketch Saturday

This is my card for Challenge 111 on Sketch Saturday. The papers are from My Mind's Eye. Image is Elise from Sugar Nellie at Funky Kits. Elise is coloured with ProMarkers.

My Sentiments Exactly

Got this stamp as part of a bargain bag from my local craft shop. The stamp is by My Sentiments Exactly. I inked the background with Tim Holtz Distress Inks (using his applicator) then stamped over the top and added a decoupaged star fish.

Lili of the Valley

I really like this dreamy image from Lili of the Valley. Background papers are from Basic Grey. Background to stamp is with Tim Holtz Distress Inks applied with his sponge applicator. I highlighted the boat's stream with Glossy Accents.

DoCrafts Creativity Freebie Stamp

This stamp is free on the latest Creativity magazine - a bargain £2.50. Background papers from Disney World, ribbon Papermania as are buttons. Image coloured with ProMarkers.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge 108

Made this card for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Spotty paper is from Disney World. Blue paper is Basic Grey. Image is from Penny Black, coloured with ProMarkers. Flowers are made with paper punches.

Lili of the Valley

I just love this cute Lili of the Valley stamp. Papers are Pretty Please by My Mind's Eye (my stash of these is depleted - if anyone knows where I can buy more 6"x6" papers I'd be thrilled to know.)

Golden Wedding

Made this card at a friend's request. Embossing is Cuttlebug, number 50 and hearts are cut with George Cart for Cricut. Other text is Quickutz Olivia font. Ribbon is Papermania (freebie on a mag).

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

This is my card for Challenge 107 on Penny Black Saturday Blog. The theme is patchwork. I chose to 'quilt' Core'dinations embossed through my Cuttlebug. The image is one of my favourite Penny Black stamps. Image coloured with ProMarkers.

Floral

Made this card for a friend's mum. Background papers are My Mind's Eye Pretty Please (the last of my stash of these, boo hoo). Embossing is through the Cuttlebug.

ATC

Here's my ATC for the K swap I am involved in. Struggled to find a theme for K and ended up with 'kit'. Now to think of something for L.....

Less is More!

Can't get a card much quicker than this! Lace edge cut with Martha Stewart punch. Spotty paper is from Basic Grey's Kioshi range.

Man Card

Here's another 'man' card. The papers are from K&Co. Embossing is with the Cuttlebug Happy Birthday folder. Gems from Papermania.

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 34

Made this card for the challenge on Totally Gorjuss 'one for the boys' theme. Used Sugar Nellie stamp, coloured with ProMarkers. Background papers are from Dovecraft.

Allsorts Challenge Week 56

This is the card I made for the Allsorts Challenge (week 56). The papers are from Papermania (chairs) and Basic Grey (blue). The image is from Lili of the Valley (coloured with ProMarkers). Buttons and brad are Papermania, swirl is Tim Holtz Sissix.

Simple Cuttlebug Birthday

Very simple card with circles cut with Nestibilities and embossed with Cuttlebug Happy Birthday folder. Raffia from Papermania.

Lili of the Valley Challenge

Here's my card for this week's Lili of the Valley Challenge (number 55). The papers are from Basic Grey, embossed greeting is made with my Cuttlebug. Text is HOTP, gems were a recent 49p bargain from Hobbycraft and are by Papermania.

Man o Man!

Made this card for a friend. Found the 'man' theme mind boggling this week! Papers are a mix of Basic Grey and Core'dinations. Embossing with Cuttlebug folder. Raffia and brads from Papermania.

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 33

This card is for Challenge 33 on Totally Gorjuss. The stamp is, of course, a Gorjuss Girl from Funky Kits. Background papers are from Basic Grey, text is HOTP. Image coloured with ProMarkers.

Nurse!

How cute is this stamp? It's from Lili of the Valley. Coloured with ProMarkers (for a change lol!) Background papers are from Basic Grey.

Secret Crafter Challenge 86

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge No 86. Image from Lili of the Valley (links in previous posts). Background papers DCWV. Image coloured with ProMarkers.

Do Crafts Football

A couple of quick, easy cards made with DoCrafts stamps. Coloured with ProMarkers.

Suze Weinberg at Topaz Crafts

These are some pictures I took at this weekend's demo at Topaz Crafts. Suze did some wonderful things with the Melt Pot. Despite bein jet-lagged Suze put on a fab display. Thanks to Topaz for a great day.

Allsorts Challenge Week 55

Here's my entry for Challenge 55 on Allsorts Challenge Blog. I used Basic Grey papers for the background and the image is the sweet new Lili of the Valley Stamp (link in previous posts). The sentiment is from Hero Arts. Image is coloured with ProMarkers.

Lili of the Valley

I love this Lili of the Valley image. My boys spend many hours in a similar position! Background papers are from papermania. Image coloured with ProMarkers.

Sugar Bowl

Here's my entry for the challenge on The Sugar Bowl. The theme is black, pink and white and there's a sketch to follow. I love this Gorjuss Girl from Funky Kits. The papers are a mix of K&Co and Papermania. The flower die is the new Tim Holtz flowers from Sizzix.

Magnolia

Coloured this image in sugary, girly colours (ProMarkers). I added papers from Papermania and flowers with added glitter.

Penny Black

I love the layout of this card. It's was a sketch challenge (Tiet's Sketch, I think) a few weeks ago, but I keep going back to it. The stamp is from Penny Black. Papers are My Mind's Eye's Pretty Please. I'm rapidly running out of this pad and I LOVE it :'( I coloured the girl in with ProMarkers. Added touches of Stickles glitter glue. Numbers cut with Cuttlebug's Olivia.

Football Manager Card

Made this card for my son's birthday. He's adores his i-Phone and the Football Manager app! I combined the 2 for this year's card. I took a picture of a 'fake text' on my own i-Phone for the 'message' greeting. It's a bit blurry, but I think he liked it!