Just popping by....

Hi everyone. I'm just popping by to wish you all a very

Happy Christmas 
and a
Wonderful New Year!!!

I'll just show you the card I made for my in-laws and for Chris and Lexi. If you want details of what I used just say in the comment section and I'll get back to you as I want to keep this post a short one. I hope you like it.

Lit up.....

I wish you all the best for 2017!

Debra x 

Mr Snowman Shaker Card

Hi everyone. I hope you're all well and happy today. This is my last card for Crafting by Designs, sob, sob. In case you didn't see my last post I'm sadly stepping down from the design team as I'm really struggling with my health at the moment. Happily Doris, the coordinator of the blog, has left the door open for me to return if my health improves which is so lovely of her.
 

Right on to the new Get Ready For Christmas challenge at Crafting by Designs. My card uses the wonderful Mr Snowman from the A Day For Daisies store. There are loads of gorgeous stamps and some free ones at the moment there too. Here is my DT card.

A close up of the snowman ....

Gilding wax on the poinsettias .....

And finally all shook up (feel free to start singing here 😊)......

The prize for this week's challenge is...

 

Prize - $12 gift certificate to store.

 

Wow, what a fantastic prize that is! You'd really have fun spending that. 

 

Card Ingredients.

 

Card Blank- 6" x 6" Craftwork Cards.

Stamp- A Day For Daisies 'Mr Snowman' digi stamp.

Sentiment- Lawn Fawn 'Ready Set Snow'

Paper- First Edition 'Gilded Winter'.

Cardstock- Create and Craft 'Linen White Card'. Glitter from stash.

Medium- Copic 'Ciao and Sketch' Marker Pens.

Dies- Tattered Lace Essentials 'Circles'. Memory Box 'Snow globe Bases'. Creative Expressions 'Holly Accessory Kit' and Swirling Stars'. Poppy Stamps 'Blooming Poinsettia Lg'. Lawn Fawn 'Ready Set Snow'.

Craft Foam from The Range.

Acetate from Crafters Companion.

Vellum from Chloe's Creative Cards.

Other Stuff- Little Things from Lucy's Cards 'Vintage Christmas' (sequin mix). Creative Expressions 'Snow White Micro Beads' and 'Golden Light' Gilding Wax. Twinklets 'Diamond Dust'. Pearls from Anita's.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-

 

I want to say a big thank you to everyone who gave me advice on how to make a successful shaker card. After a few mistakes and one near disaster, when I dropped a full pot of the sequin mix on the floor which my fantastic hubby, on his knees with damp kitchen towels, picked up as much as was humanly possible and stopped me from crying, I finished the card and the bits didn't drop out the bottom, Yay!

 

I'll still be making and posting cards as often as I'm able so don't think I'm going anywhere but I've really appreciated the supportive comments you've left for me.

 

Just for me to remind you about the challenge and another chance to add more Christmas cards to your pile if you've already been playing along or the chance to start them at Crafting by Designs.

 

See you all again when I've more cards to share with you.

 

Debra x

 



Another Apology!!

Hi everyone. It's now confirmed that I AM completely loopy!!! Last week's card was posted a week too early. Today is the new challenge over at Crafting by Designs with the challenge Fall Colors not last week as I said it was :-O. So I'm really sorry about that. Please look back at last week's card to see my DT card for the challenge.

The fabulous sponsor for this challenge is........

 

 Prize - choice of 3 digi stamps.

 

There are oodles of gorgeous stamps to choose from if you go and look at their store.

 

 

I was going to tell you next week but now seems as good a time that I'm sadly stepping down from the team at Crafting by Designs. As you all know I've been really struggling with my MS lately and trying to make cards to a deadline when you're not feeling too good is very difficult so it was time to call it quits and leave the team. I've really enjoyed being part of the group and will miss them so much but Doris, the lovely coordinator of the challenge has left the door open for me to return if my health improves which is so kind. Mind you after the last two posts I don't know if she'd want me back :D!

 

I've one more DT card to make for the end of November which hopefully will be posted on the right day, lol, but I hope to blog a few cards I've already made between now and then.

 

 Please, please, please go see the challenge at Crafting by Designs and join in just to prove I've not been a complete waste of a DT member :) and I'll be back again soon.

 

Debra x

Emmi Lou Boo's Autumn Leaves and Crafting by Designs Challenge

Hi everyone. Did you have a good Halloween? We didn't have one child come to our door :( so Kieran and his work colleagues will have to force themselves to eat the goodies instead :D.
 

There's a new challenge starting at Crafting by Designs with the theme of Fall Colors. My card is using the totally gorgeous digi stamp Emmi Lou Boo's Autumn Leaves from Lacy Sunshine Stamps. She was an absolute pleasure to colour. I hope you like my card. (sorry, a few more photos than normal) 

Close up of the image .....

and the flowers...

Inside the card....

and the sparkle on her dress....

 

The wonderful prize for this challenge is...

 



Prize - Choice of 3 digi images.

There are lots and lots of lovely images to choose from their store. I would be hard pressed to only choose 3 if I had won the prize :D.

 

Card Ingredients.

 

6"x 6" Card Blank- Craftwork Cards.

Stamp- Lady Sunshine Stamps 'Emmi Lou Boo's Autumn Leaves ' digi stamp.

Sentiment- Hot Off The Press 'Stamp and Punch'.

Papers- LOTV 'Country Lady' and 'Pressed in Time' (for ivy) both retired.

Cardstock- Core'dinations 'Nostalgia' pad. Tattered Lace 'Shades card' (for leaves).

Medium- Copic 'Ciao and Sketch ' Marker Pens.

Inks- Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap' and 'Spiced Marmalade' (for ivy and leaves).

Dies- Tonic 'With Love' (image oval and brown mat). Creative Expressions 'Trailing Ivy'. Joy Crafts Vintage Flourishes 'Leaf 2'. Tattered Lace Essentials 'Circles'.

Ribbon- Crafty Ribbons 'Swiss Dot Grosgrain'. Other ribbon from stash.

Embossing Powder- Cosmic Shimmer Detail 'Bright Gold'.

Flowers- Large Rose and Small Cream Rose from stash. Dovecraft 'Curiosity Corner Burgundy Roses'. WOC 'Mixed Vintage Roses' and 'Ivory Tuscany Rose'. Anna Marie Designs 'Pomegranate' and 'Gold Stamens'.

Other Stuff- Live and Love crafts 'White Sisal Fibres', 'Larch Cone' and 'Shabby Bark Heart'. Glossy Accents (on buttons). Wink of Stella in 'Clear' (on dress). Pearls from MeiFlower.   

 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:-
Sweet Stampin' Challenge- Inspired by a Book, Film or Song Forever Autumn by Wayne, Osborne and Vigrass (song)
Fussy and Fancy #175- Shades of Autmn/Fall

Crafty Sentiments Designs- Always Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion- Always Anything Goes

Classic Design Team Open Challenge-Always Anything Goes

 

My craft club closed down on Thursday due to dwindling numbers so I joined another on a Monday. Everyone was very welcoming but it's not really a 'craft club' as apart for me and another lady everyone was painting. Oh well at least I've a monopoly if anyone wants to buy my cards, lol!

 

Oh I nearly forgot to mention that my 'Breena And Bear' card was chosen as Top Three Winner in the SheepSki Designs Facebook challenge, Yay!! I even got a prize of a digi stamp which was a lovely bonus. I have to admit that I do like getting little badges for my blog as I went a very long time until I got my first one :).

 

Hey ho, that's it from me today apart from to remind you about the challenge at Crafting by Designs after my long post. It's a great prize so definitely worth entering and you might get your card chosen to spotlight, and get a badge too :D!

 

Happy Crafting Everyone,

 

Debra x

 

 

Get Ready Christmas at Crafting by Designs

Hi everyone.

 

Have you already got a nice big stash of Christmas cards made or are you like me with about three done :D? Well if you join in with the new Get Ready for Christmas Challenge over at Crafting by Designs you'll have another one to add to the pile however big or small it is and a chance to win a prize too!

 

The marvellous sponsor this week is The Stamping Boutique with the wonderful prize of......

 

Prize - Choice of 3 digi images.

 

With a lovely choice of digi stamps to choose from you'll be spoilt for choice if you win. So get your Christmas embellishments and glitter out and get stuck into making cards for the challenge especially as you can enter three projects!

 

I'll see you again next week with my DT card for the next challenge at Crafting by Designs.

 

Bye for now,

 

Debra x

An apology!

Hi everyone. I hope you're having a good week so far.
 

I have an apology to make for last week's post. I said it was a Halloween theme over at Crafting by Designs but I got totally mixed up because it's this week. This is what happens when you're not feeling very well and post something when up to my eyes in pain killers :D. So if you've got your Halloween cards made you can enter up to three of your creations in the challenge. I'll tell you about the prize a little later.
 

So this is the card I should have shared with you for the Add a Sentiment challenge last week. It's using a really sweet image from QKR Stampede called Smiling Angel. She can be used for anytime of year but I made her into a Christmas card. I hope you like it.

A close up of the angel....

Card Ingredients.

6" x 6" Card Blank- Craftwork Cards.
Stamp- QKR Stampede 'Smiling Angel' digi stamp.
Sentiment- Cheeky Monkey 'Merry Christmas CMS003'.
Paper- Little Claire 'Falling Snow' papers.
Dies- Joy Crafts 'Christmas Cottage Set'. Creative Expressions 'Winter Trees'. Tattered Lace Essentials 'Pin Dot Ovals'.
Inks- Memento 'Tuxedo Black'. Distress Ink 'Brushed Corduroy'.
Ribbons- From Stash (very old!)
Twine- American Crafts.
Bell- docrafts 'Create Christmas Jingle Bells'.
Kraft Card- Readicut.
Other Stuff- Cosmic Shimmer 'White PVA Glue' (for snow on cottage). DecoArt Glamour Dust in 'Crystal'. Glossy Accents. Sakura 'Pima Micron Fine Liner' (faux stitching).
Medium- Copic 'Ciao and Sketch ' Marker Pens.

      
The sponsor for the Halloween Challenge is....

Prize - Choice of 3 digi images.

There's some fabulous images in their store if you go and have a look at their site.

So I'm sorry for the mix up last week and hope you'll have a go at this week's Challenge at Crafting by Designs with your Halloween cards.

Happy Crafting,

Debra x









 

City Streets and Crafting by Designs Challenge

Hi everyone. I hope all of you who were affected by Hurricane Matthew are all okay.
 

There's a new challenge starting over at Crafting by Designs with a Halloween theme. The prize for this challenge of 3 digi images has been provided by the fantastic sponsor Robin's Fetish. So if you've been in a spooky mood with your crafting why not share it by entering the challenge.
 

My card today is using stamps and co-ordinating dies called City Streets from Sunny Studio Stamps. I just fell in love with them when I saw them on Pinterest. I contacted Mendi at the company who told me she'd only just got a UK supplier. She really kindly asked them to add these to their next order for me. They really appeal to my inner little girl as they're so small and cute, something I'm not :D! I hope you like my card.

A close up of one of the little shops.....

 

Don't you think the little dog is cute? The sky looks a bit bluer in real life, the photo has washed the colours out a little. I'm hoping to make another card but a night time version when I get the chance.

 

Card Ingredients.

 

6" x 6" Card Blank- Craftwork Cards.

Stamps and Dies- Sunny Studio Stamps.

Sentiment- Inside card City Streets stamps. Woodware 'Happy Birthday JWS03'

Paper- Doodlebug Design 'Kraft in Colour'. (pavement)

Cardstock- Black card from local art shop.

Inks- Memento 'Tuxedo Black'. VersaColor 'Narcissus' and 'Canary' (for sun). Distress ink 'Tumbled Glass' (for sky).

Medium- Copic 'Ciao' and 'Sketch' pens.

Other Stuff- Glossy accents, Wink of Stella in 'Clear' and Sakura Gelly Roll pen in 'white'.

 

They've got a fabulous new release of fun Christmas stamps and dies over at Sunny Studio Stamps so if you love anything cute go and have a look.

 

Don't forget to check out the new challenge too at Crafting by Designs and see the Halloween inspiration from the Design Team.

 

Prize - Choice of 3 digi images.

 

Thank you so much for visiting my blog :).

I'll be back again next week.

 

Debra x