Frame It!

November 29th 2012

A great new challenge at Wicked Wednesday ATC Blog - "Frame It" & our sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear.

For my ATC I've used a patterned frame from Stitchy Bear coloured with Copic Markers along with a gorgeous dancing "butterfly" image from Gecko Galz and a little "dance" stamp.

We would love to see your creations this week!!!

Dude Time Doodles Last Blog Hop!!!

November 28th 2012

This is our last Blog Hop :(  DTD is having a "break" (details about this can be found here). We are "showcasing" some new Xmas designs on our hop. You should have come to me from Tammy's Blog and then be heading over to visit Nancy!!! If you get lost just hop over to the DTD Challenge Blog for the order!! We really hope you enjoy this last "party"!!!

As you can see I made 2 cards with the Xmas images using the current sketch at The Sweet Stop Challenge Blog so I am entering my cards there!!

I am also entering my cards in the "Christmas" Challenge at the Cards for Men Blog!!

Black, White & Red Xmas!

November 27th 2012

A fun colour challenge at Jacksons Digital Expressions this week - I've used a great new Xmas image from Robert Jackson "Around the Tree" and simply used some red and a bit of gold Kindy Glitz along with black, white & red card! We would love to see your creations!

Cyber Monday at Gecko Galz!!!

November 26th 2012

On Monday November 26th hop over to the Gecko Galz Website and check out all the savings during our Cyber Monday Rockin Deals.

• It includes the Buy One Get One sale buy any regular price product from our shop and get a second of equal or lesser value FREE!
• Also we will have a collection of digital collage sets that will be only $1 a set, this is our first ever $1 sale.
• And if that were not enough if you spend $50 or more you will get an exclusive gift set of a digital paper pack, digital stamp set, and a beautiful collage set.
• And our last amazing goody if you purchase a $25 or more gift certificate you get a FREE $5 gift certificate for yourself!

It is going to be a great Cyber Monday with us and we have other fun goings on all day!

AND the little reindeer image at the top of my post is a "freebie" for you from Gecko Galz so just click on the image to enlarge and then right click to save to your computer - hope you have fun with it!!

Thanks

November 26th 2012

Here is my card for the current Just Some Lines Challenge using "Emo Crystal" from JSL (remember their challenges now require you to use a Just Some Lines image). I neede to make a Thank You card so this was a perfect opportunity!!I've gone for a CAS "look" which is unusual for me LOL!!!

I've used Kraft paper, some distress ink, a flower/lace border and some new "letters" from a Die-Namics Die I just purchased!

Fly!

November 25th 2012

A reminder post for our "Mythical Creatures" Challenge at Wicked Wednesday!! I made this cute ATC usng a "Butterfly/Fairy" image from Gecko Galz along with embellishments and great metal "FLY" letters that I have had in my stash for quite some time!! We have some great entries already and would love to see what you can create!!

Mythical Creatures

November 22nd 2012

Our new challenge this week at Wicked Wednesday is to create an ATC with a Mythical Creature on it!! We are lucky to have Delicious Doodles as our sponsor this week so you have the chance to win 4 images from their store! I've used "La Rosa Muerta" for my ATC along with some bat punchies!! More inspiration can be found at the challenge blog!!

Kris Jingle!!

November 21st 2012

A great new challenge at Dude Time Doodles this week - an inspiration challenge - find all the details at the Challenge Blog!!! For my card I've used Kris Jingle from the Dude Time Doodles Store and a great "Merry Christmas" Stamps for the bakcground and Acrylic Smash frame. We hope you can join us this week!!!

Me!!

November 18th 2012

A quick reminder post for our "Be Thankful" Challenge at Wicked Wednesday this week. My ATC uses a great little image from Rick St Dennis which is titled "Sharon" LOL even though it isn't named for me I couldn't resist buying an image with my name!!!! The background of my ATC is tape given to me by a relative who got it in Japan and it has "Thank You" all over it in different languages!! I made the ATC to say that I am Thankful for just being ME!!!!!

Goldilocks Wishing You a Merry Xmas!

November 16th 2012

We have a great Itinerary over at the Desert Islands Crafters Challenge Blog for our new challenge which runs until the end of the month and all you need to do to enter is to use at least three of the items on your creation. Our sponsor for this challenge is Stitchy Bear.

Here is the itinerary:

1. Christmas

2. Green/Red (main colours)

3. Shaped Cards

4. Twine

5. Buttons

6. Sparkle

7. Kraft Paper

8.Stitching - real/faux

9. Pearls

10. Flowers

I've used 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 & 9 on my Xmas Card using Goldilocks + Three Bears image from the Stitchy Bear range. More inspiration and Stitchy Bear images used by the DT can be found at the challenge blog.

I used the sketch from the current challenge at Sketch Saturday to layout my card so I am entering the challenge at their blog!

Be Thankful

November 15th 2012

The title of my post is the new theme at our Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog this week and we are lucky to have Dilly Beans sponsoring us again so you have the chance to win some of Megan's great images!!! Get creating and link up your entry!! My ATC uses "Amalia & Crinkles".

Patty Pilgrim

November 14th 2012

It's time for our Freebie Challenge at the Dude Time Doodles Blog - all you need to do is grab the freebie and get creating!!! We can't wait to see what you can come up with and remember to make your creation "Male" themed!!

Thank You!

November 13th 2012

A great new Sketch challenge at Jacksons Digital Expressions this week so get creating for your chance to win!!! I've used some patterned papers and great Robert Jackson image "Moma's Suga" for my "Thank You" card!! More DT inspiration can be found at the challenge blog!!

A Little Whimsy!!!

November 11th 2012

A reminder post for our "Snails OR Stripes" Challenge at the Wicked Wednesday ATC Blog and for my reminder ATC I have used a "whimsical" mannequin from a Gecko Galz collage sheet with strips of torn paper to make a striped background.

I decided I loved the image, colours and strips of paper so much that I would add some more and turn the ATC into a card for any occasion!!!!

Hope Faith Courage & Strength

November 10th 2012

My entry for the current challenge at the Rick St Dennis Challenge Blog which has a theme of "Remember" and Rick had some great freebie images for use with this theme!! I've used the "We Care" Image and turned her into a "Pink Ribbon / Breast Cancer" ATC accordian booklet!! I've used great new patterned papers fropm the new release "Vanity Fair" Paper Pack from Gecko Galz - perfect "pink" papers for this creation!! I chose the Pink Ribbon theme as a couple of women I know have had to undergo Breast Cancer treatment this year so it's my way of "remembering" them & what they have had to go through.

I'm also linking up to Pink Saturday this week with my little accordian ATC booklet!

Xmas Angel Hangers

November 8th 2012

My new creations using some collage images from the new November release "Vintage Angels" sheets at Gecko Galz this month!! These little ornaments would be great for the xmas tree!! Make sure you check out all the new products at Gecko Galz for this month and you will find more great inspiration in the Design Team Gallery at the site!!

I printed the angel heads onto thick textured cardstock - added some mesh fabric, feathers, charms, stars, a paper rose and made a little loop at the back so they can be hung up!!

I chose to add pink & gold embellishments to the cream "dresses" on each angel so I could enter them in the new Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge "Cream Plus Two"!!

Snails or Stripes!!

November 8th 2012

A fun new challenge at our Wicked Wednesday ATC Blog this week - "Snails or Stripes"!!! Our generous sponsor this week is A & T Digital Stamps and they have kindly provided us with this cute little Fairy Snail Rider!! The background for the image comes from Gecko Galz - I thought it was a perfect match for the image! We look forward to seeing what you create this week!!

"Leif" Blower!!

November 7th 2012
We have a new challenge at Dude Time Doodles this week - we want to see your masculine themed cards in "Fall Colours".

I've used "Leif Blower" on my acetate card & Autumn themed/coloured patterned & plain coloured card. LOL thi is me quite often - blowing leaves and clipping!!! You can find more inspiration from the rest of the DT at the blog!!

Hope you can join our challenge this week and remember the Dude Time Doodles Store still has their 50% off Xmas Sale so why not pop over & get some great images!!!!

I'm also entering "Leif" at the new Cards For Men Anything Goes Challenge!!

Altered Xmas Gift Box

November 6th 2012

A new challenge at Jackson's Digital Expressions this week - we want you to "alter" a box!!! I've altered a little box that a halogen light bulb came in - a cute little box for a "little" xmas gift!!

I painted the box with gesso then red paint and stippled yellow and glittery paint over it then when it was dry I tied green & red ribbon around it and added some holly and a great Xmas image from Robert Jackson "Mr & Mrs Claus"!!!

We can't wait to see your altered boxes with a holiday theme!!

Recycled Dream!!

November 4th 2012

A new challenge at the Just Some Lines Challenge Blog - "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" - I love this theme!! And at the challenge blog you are now required to use a Just Some Lines Image which I think is a great idea!!

I've used the "Gab 1" image and coloured her with earthy toned Copic Markers for this card which I tried to give an "olde/vintage" feel. The recycled/reused items on my card are the actual card which was an awful coloured metallic square card - I covered the card with some printed tissue paper which was wrapped around a new pair of shoes my daughter bought - LOL I knew as soon as I saw it in the recycle pile that I just couldn't throw it away!!!! The square that Gab is mounted on is a coaster which I covered with some textured paper and some tea stained muslin. I hate to admit how many years old the paper flowers are!!!! I've added braid, a Tim Holtz Ticket and some brads and all the paper and image has been sponged with "Old Paper" Distress Ink. I had a great time making this card tonight!!

Little Witch

November 3rd 2012

A reminder post for our "Head Coverings" Challenge at Wicked Wednesday!! For this ATC I have used a cute little Dilly Beans image coloured with Copic Markers and I've added some little paper flowers, ribbon & a brad!!

I'm also entering her in the current Dilly Beans "Anything Girl" Challenge!!

My Itinerary!

November 2nd 2012

I have chosen the "itinerary" for the new challenge at Desert Islands Crafts Challenge this week so lets see at least 3 of the items below on your creation:

1. Vintage

2. Brown/Sepia Tones

3. Round Shape

4. Braid

5. Not a Card

6. Patterned Paper

7. Collage

8. Charms

9. Add a Sentiment

10. Ribbon

Our sponsor for this challenge is Floppy Latte so a big thanks to them for providing the prize for the winner!!

I've made this tag using items 1-2-4-5-6-7-8 & 10!!!!

Cover Your Head!!

November 1st 2012

A fun new challenge this week at Wicked Wednesday - Head Coverings!!!! So we would love to see your ATC's with images of hats, capes, hoods - any sort of head covering. Our sponsor for this week is Stitchy Bear Stamps and I've used a great hooded character from their range for my ATC. Get creating - we would love to se what you can come up with!! I think this theme could see some very creative entries LOL!!!