It's a sketch at Crafty Catz

Good evening all,

 

Before I let you all know about this week's fab challenge at Crafty Catz, I just want to say thank you to everyone who has sent me thoughtful messages these last few weeks.  Although I am not getting around to blog, I am reading all your wishes and they make me realise (even more than I already knew), how fab you girls really are. 

 

Also, apologies to the Crafty Catz girls for not posting this morning.  I forgot it was Friday today! Honestly! If I had a brain, I would be dangerous!

 

Anyway, the theme at Crafty Catz is a fantastic SKETCH.  Take a look at this beauty.....

 

Here is my take on the sketch.  It was my Mum's Birthday recently and I made this card for my son to send to her. Unfortunately, we were in Dubai at the time and Mum was in hospital in UK but still, Mum loves homemade cards. She appreciates the time and effort that gets put into every one. 

 

 

I hope you will all pop over to Crafty Catz and view the gorgeous inspiration my teamies have prepared for you.  If you can join in too, that would be even better.

 

Take care and Big Hugs to all,

Jill xx

 

 

 

 

Sparkle & a Bow at Crafty Catz

Good morning all,

 

How are you all doing? I hope you are all well and for my visitors from the UK, i hope you are managing to avoid the snow!

 

Today i am here to let you know about this week's fab challenge at Crafty Catz. 

 

The theme is: Sparkle and a Bow.....it would be great if you could join us and if you pop over to the Crafty Catz blog you can view the gorgeous DT inspiration which has been created for you.

 

There are two fabulous sponsors this week.

 

 

and

 

 

I decided to make a little basket. I will fill it with chocolates and give it to my Mum when i see her next or i have a nice little scarf that will fit it perfectly. Think she'd prefer the choccies though!

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit me today. I hope to see your creations over on the Crafty Catz blog soon. 

:D

Take care and have a great day.

 

Hugs to you all, Jill x

 

You are Amazing Girl!

Good afternoon all,

 

Happy Sunday to you all.  I am here today to let you know about this week's fab challenge at Sentimental Sundays.

 

The theme is easy .... Anything Goes.  Told ya! :D

 

I was lucky last week to win a couple of digis from A Creative Need (Thank You Deena) so i have used one on my card today.  I picked the 'Dress Form' image and thought i would try something different! The sentiment (which i really really love) is a 'freebie' from the super talented Hannelie.  You can visit her blog Desert Diva here.  Thank you Hannelie (again!).

 

The papers are a mix from my stash which i distressed, i paper pieced the dress and added a little distress ink to the edges.  A bow and a few pins complete this girly card.  Would love to know what you think, good or bad! ;)

 

 

Challenges i'd like to enter:

 

A Creative Need Challenge #5 - Birthdays

One Stop Craft Challenge 220 - Anything Goes

 

It would be great if you joined in with this challenge.  If you pop over to Sentimental Sundays you can view the gorgeous inspiration the DT have made for you. 

 

Take care and thanks for visiting.

 

Hugs, Jill x

 

 

 

 

Its a Sketch at Charisma Cardz

Good morning all you lovely crafters,

 

I hope you are having a fab day.  I am here to post my card for the Charisma Cardz challenge.  This week we have a fabulous 'SKETCH' to follow as the theme. 

 

The sponsor is J & C Creations.

 

 

Here is the fabulous Sketch

 

 

 

And my interpretation of the Sketch.  I used a Bugaboo image that i have had for ages, it was a freebie at the time.   Coloured parts of it with copics.  The Black & White spots DP is by Echo Park anf the others are My Mind's Eye Indie Chic 'Saffron'.

 

 

Thank you for dropping by.  I will be along to view your blogs later today hopefully and will be back tomorrow with a new card and another new challenge.

 

Take care. Big hugs, Jill x

 



1st DT card for Crafty Catz

Good morning all,

 

Yay! Today is the day! My first DT project for Crafty Catz is here!  Yep, there is a new challenge over at Crafty Catz and the inspiration from the DT is fabulous. Please pop over and give them some love. 

 

The theme this week is: St David's Day (He is the Patron Saint of Wales) so you can make anything you like as long as it contains a Dragon or a Daffodil.  Easy, right?

 

There are two fantastic sponsors.

 

Pink Gem Designs are offering one lucky winner 3 digis of their choice.

 

 

J&C Creations are offering a £10 gift voucher.

 

 

 

I was delighted to receive this super cute digi 'Denny with Watering Can' from Pink Gem Designs to use on my card. You can find him here. I teamed him up with some DP from Echo Park 'Dots & Stripes' collection, added some layers, some ribbon, some buttons, a sentiment and a bow.  Voila!

 

 

Challenges i'd like to enter:

 

Simply Create Too #32 St Patrick's Day (or use mostly green)

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit today. Also, extending a warm friendly welcome to my newest followers.  I hope you all have a great weekend. 

 

Hugs, Jill x

 

 

 

 

Birthday Girl - Ava

Good afternoon all,

I hope you all had a good weekend.  Today i am here to let you know that there is a fantastic new challenge over at Sentimental Sundays today. 

The sponsor is the fabulous Saturated Canary.

 

 

 

The theme is Lace and Pearls (plus a sentiment). 

I was delighted to receive this gorgeous image from Saturated Canary called Ava. I think she is the prettiest cutie ever. Thank you Krista!

 

My papers are from the Indie Chic ''Saffron'' collection by My Mind's Eye.

 

I will be back to add this little creation to a few challenges hopefully.  In the meantime, it would be great if you joined in the fun and if you pop over to Sentimental Sundays you will find some awesome inspiration to get you going.

 

Take care and thank you for visiting.  I appreciate your visit and comments very much.

 

Big hugs, Jill x

 

Tea Time

Good morning all,

 

I hope you are all well and enjoying your weekend. Schools are off here today and tomorrow so i am having to fit my crafting in around entertaining 'little man' for the next two days.

 

Anyway, this is my first of two posts for today.  Firstly i am here to let you know about this week's challenge at One Stitch at a Time. 

 

The theme is Anything Goes and the sponsor is Stitchy Bear Digital Designs.

 

For my card i was lucky to receive this beautiful image by Jess called 'Tea Time'.  You can find it here. The papers are from My Mind's Eye.  'Dolled Up' & Indie Chic 'Saffron' collections.

 

 

It would be great if you joined us in this challenge. 

 

I would like to enter to following challenges:

 

Thank you for visiting.  I will be along shortly to visit you too and will be back here to bring you a new post.

 

Hugs, Jill x

Cute as a Button at Crafty Catz

Good morning all,

 

I hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend.  I am just popping in to let you know about this week's challenge at Crafty Catz.  This is my last week as GDT and what a quick 4 weeks it has been.  Thank you Crafty Catz for making me feel so welcome.  :D

 

The theme this week is: CUTE AS A BUTTON.  We want to see your cute images and buttons.

 

There are two fab sponsors.... The Paper Shelter

and Digital Delights

 

I was lucky to be given this super cute image from Paper Shelter called 'Spring Breeze' to use on my card.  You can find her here.  The buttons are wooden and i painted them with Martha Stewart paints and threaded them with paper.  The cloud dp is from the XOXO collection by American Crafts and the flowery paper is Everyday Flair by MME. 

 

 

Challenges i would like to enter:

 

The Paper Shelter challenge #96 anything goes

 

If you pop over to Crafty Catz you will be able to see the gorgeous DT inspiration and it would be fab if you joined in with the fun.

 

Have a great day.  Thank you for visiting.

 

Big hugs, Jill x

 

 

GDT Week 2 Its Buttons & Bows at Crafty Catz

Good morning all,

 

I hope you are all well.  My little man has had a virus and a temperature of between 38.6 and 40 degrees all week.  We have been to docs & A&E and this is the 7th night we have hardly slept a wink.  I am not the best sleeper anyway, but no sleep is turning me into a grumpy old woman not to mention the fact i have pulled a muscle in my back so hubby and little man are keeping well out my way today! lol

 

Anyway, the reason i'm here is because there is a new fabby challenge over at Crafty Catz and i am still GDT so i have a little card to show you too.

 

The theme this week is: Buttons & Bows (at least one of each). Easy right?

 

The sponsor is Mulberry Crafts and the winner will receive this fab bag of crafting goodies.

 

 

For my card, i used a Sassy Studio Designs image called Elizabeth Bennett.  I love her and i teamed her up with this beautiful 'freebie' sentiment from the fabulous Mummylade.  Thank you so much :D

 

Challenges i would like to enter:

Simply Create Linky Party #17
Crafting When We Can challenge #35 Favourite Things ( This is my favourite female image and sentiment).
 Raise The Bar Challenge #126 1/1-1 (one image, one ribbon & one button).
Tuesday Throwdown #129 Shiny and New (use new stuff!) (I used new ribbon & new colours i just added to my Copic range).

 

It would be great if you joined in with the fun this week and if you take a peek over at Crafty Catz you won't be disappointed with the beautiful inspiration from the talented DT.

 

Thank you for visiting me today. 

 

Hugs, Jill x

 

 

 

 

Happy 4th Birthday Charisma Cardz

Good morning all,

 

I hope you are all well.  Today is an exciting day over at Charisma Cardz.  Yes, it's their 4th Birthday.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARISMA CARDZ.

 

So, there is a fabulous new challenge and not one but six amazing prizes up for grabs. Check out the Charisma Cardz blog for full details.

 

The theme is: 4TH BIRTHDAY.

 

Everyone from DT Team Carly and Team Gem are providing DT inspiration this week so if you pop over to Charisma Cardz, you are sure to be in for a little inspirational treat.

 

I made this card using this super cute image 'Furever Friends' from Prairie Fairy. The papers are from the Echo Park 'Homemade' collection, My Mind's Eye ' Everyday Flair' collection and Bazzill polka dot embossed Basics for matting.

 

Challenges i would like to enter:

1. Cute Card Thursday Challenge 251 - Beat the Blues
2. Simply Create Linky Party #17
3. Divas By Design anything goes
4. Crafting When We Can challenge #35 Favourite Things ( This is my favourite 'little boy' image and Brown and Blue is my favourite colour combo).
5. 2 Sisters Challenge Blog #125 anything goes

 

I hope you will join in the fun this week and i look forward to seeing your gorgeous projects.

 

Take care, Big hugs, Jill x

 

Monochrome

Happy New Year to you all. Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2013.

 

Today i am here to let you know about this week's fabulous challenge at Charisma Cardz.

 

The theme this week is: MONOCHROME.

 

And there are three (yes, three!) fantastic sponsors offering some awesome prizes.

 

Simon Says Stamp are offering one lucky winner a $20 voucher for their online store.

 

 

 

Pink Cat Studio are offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their own choice.

 

 

 

J & C Creations are offering a £10 voucher for their online shop.

 

 

Here is the card i created for this week's challenge.  I love this Magnolia Tilda image and think she looks very pretty all in pink.  Can think of a few little girls that this card would be suitable for. 

 

It would be great if you could join us in this challenge and if you would like some fabulous inspiration, please pop over to Charisma Cardz and you can view my teamies beautiful projects.

 

 

Challenges i'd like to enter:

 

Simply Create Linky Party #16

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 1 Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 250 Something New (new Copic colours and button)

 

Thank you for popping by today.  I am back home now and hopefully back to my 'normal' daily routine in a couple of days so will have plenty of time to catch up with you all in blogland soon inshAllah.

 

Take care and have a good day.

 

Best wishes, Jill x

 

 

 

Colour Combo

Good morning all,

 

It's the weekend, yay! That also means there is a brand new challenge over at Charisma Cardz. 

 

Yep, it is Week 46 & the theme is a colour combo chosen by Catherine. A gorgeous one at that!

 

 

This week there are three fabulous sponsors offering amazing prizes. 

 

Kenny K

 

 

 

Sassy Studio Designs

Marker Pop

 

I was delighted to be given this stunning image from Sassy Studio Designs.  It is called 'Elizabeth Bennett' and i think she is gorgeous.  You can find her here.  The sentiment is a freebie from the fabulous www.Mummylade.blogspot.com. Thank you very much, i think it is perfect for this image.

 

 

Supplies:

 

Sassy Studio Designs image

Sentiment: Freebie from www.mummylade.blogspot.com -

Papers: Fancy Pants Designs 'Summer Soul'

 

Challenges i am entering:

 

Cute Card Thursday #244 - Girls Only

C.R.A.F.T - Colour Combo (brown, aqua & pink) She has brown hair & brown distress ink around the cardstock edges)

Divas By Design #62 - 2 or more papers

My Mum's Craft Shop #85 - Inspiration from a Song (You are Beautiful)

The Paper Shelter #91 - Birthdays

Creative Card Crew #24 - Anything Goes

Simply Create Linky Party #10

 

 

Please take a minute to visit Charisma Cardz. You will love the gorgeous Team Gem DT inspiration.  It would be fab is you could join in with the challenge too.

 

Thank you for visiting today. I will be around soon to visit you all.

 

Take care. Big hugs, Jill x

 

 

 

Tiger Tee

Good morning all, how are you all today? I hope you are having a great weekend. My little man is off school today sick (our school week is Sunday to Thursday, just incase you are thinking i have lost the plot!) so i am trying to entertain him and i'm trying all my tricks to get him to take his medicine. So far i have tried asking nicely, getting annoyed, bribery...... no luck! :( It's gonna be a looooooong day!

 

Anyway, i have a new challenge to tell you about over at One Stitch at a Time.  Yep, it's an easy one for you this week so it would be great it you would join in the fun and play along.

 

The theme is : USE A DIGI. Easy, yeah?

 

The sponsor is the fabulous Joanna Sheen.

 

 

Here is my DT inspiration using the fabulous Tiger Tee digi from Stitchy Stamps and Barnyard Buddies paper pack from Panda Bear Designs. You can find the digi here and the paper pack here.  I love this digi, it reminds me of some people i know that live in my neibouring village back home. hehehe

 

 

Challenges i am entering my card into are:

 

1. One Stop Craft Challenge Challenge 201 - anything goes

2. Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge  Challenge 74 - anything goes

3. The Poodles Parlour - anything goes

4. Frosted Designs - Sports/Dance (golf)

5. By the Cute & Girly - Birthdays 

 

Thank you for visiting me today. Please pop over to One Stitch at a Time to check out the amazing DT inspiration.

 

Thank you to my amazing followers too, old and new. It is fab having you on board.

 

Take care

Hugs, Jill x

 

 

 

 

 

Charisma Cardz - sketch

Good afternoon all,

I hope you are all well.  It's the weekend here so i am happy! No more 7 am school runs for two days and hopefully some sleep! Think i had about 3 hours sleep last night, the more i tried, the more awake i got! Surely tonight can only be an improvement.

Firstly, my apologies cos i am 3 hours late with my post but today has been one of those days when i have been going from pillar to post, one taxi to another since 9 am and i have just got back home.

Anyway, enough about me, the reason you are here is because there is a fantastic new challenge over at Charisma Cardz.

This week there is a sketch to follow which was chosen by Natalie.

The sponsor is Redonkulous Designs.

Here is my DT card for this week's challenge....

Supplies

 

6x6 scalloped card base by UK Craft

Brown polka dots designer paper (Echo Park) & Beige embossed polka dots card stock (u/k), Brown cardstock for mat is Bazzill

Cheery Lynn doily distressed with Tim Holtz walnut stain distress ink

Image by Redonkulous Designs

Heart border punch is from EK Success

Ribbon was recycled & buttons from stash

 

I hope you will pop over and view the gorgeous creations by the other members of Team Gem at Charisma Cardz and it would be fab if you joinind us in this challenge.

Challenges i would like to enter:

The Cutie Pie Challenge - #28 Use a Digi
Pile it On - #41 Vintage or Shabby Chic
Divas by Design - #56 Anything Goes
Crafts and Me Challenges - #105 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Dies And/Or Punches
Crafty Creations Challenges - #191 Photo inspiration (i used the beige and brown colours)
Incy Wincy Designs - Anything Goes
 

 

Thank you for visiting today. I will be along to visit your blogs very soon.

 

Hugs, Jill x

 

Tilda Stepper card

Good morning all,

 

I hope you are all having a good week. Today, i am here to let you know about this week's fab challenge over at Charisma Cardz.

 

This week the theme is SHAPED CARDS and there are not one, but two fabulous sponsors.

 

Joanna Sheen who is offering one lucky winner a £10 voucher.  With free p&p, this is a fabulous prize.

 

Simon Says Stamp are offering one lucky winner a $20 voucher. 

 

Here is my DT inspiration. This is the first time i have made this style of step card and i must say it is rather easy to do.  I will make it again but i will probably make the right hand sides different heights to give it better dimension. 

 

Supplies:

Pink & white cardstock

Back to Basics III paper pack

Cheery Lynn corner dies, Tim Holtz Elegant Flourishes, Spellbinders Heart Circles & lacy ovals.

Magnolia Tilda

Paper & Such sentiment 

Tonic butterfly punch

Memento ink - Tuxedo Black & Tim Holtz distress inks - worn lipstick

Flowers, ribbon & pearls

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

CRAFTS AND ME Challenge #101 - In The Pink
Whimsy Stamps Challenge 51 - Anything Goes

 

I hope you will pop over and visit the gorgeous DT inspiration at  Charisma Cardz and it would be fantastic if you decided to join in with the challenge too.  Hope to see you there!

 

Hugs, Jill x

Just Inspirational Challenges - MayzyArt

Good morning crafters!

Today we see a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges.

This is week 39 and the sponsor is the fabulous MayzyArt.  If you have a minute, you must take a peek at the fantastic range of images available from MayzyArt.  I was delighted to have been given this super cute image to use for my card this week.  Isn't she cute? 

The inspirational photo this week is:

I hope you will all play along with the challenge this week. I look forward to seeing your creations soon.  Take care and have a great weekend.

Sending a big warm and friendly welcome to my new followers, it is great to see you.

     Hugs,

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 33

Good morning crafters,

I think it is going to be rather hot today.  It is only 10.30 am and it is already 40 degrees.  I have just popped in the let you all know that there is a new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges.  I am the host this week and would love to see you all entering the challenge. 

The sponsor is the fabulous Simply B Stamps. 

Here is the inspirational photo.:  

 I was very lucky to receive this fantastic digi from Simply B Stamps. She is called 'Teacher's Pet'.

Isn't see beautiful?

So here is my inspirational card:

I hope you will all play along with the challenge too. You can also view the other DT creations at Just Inspirational Challenges.

     

Thank you for visiting and a very big warm Marhaban! (Welcome!) to all my new followers.  If you leave a comment, i will know you have visited me and it will allow me to come and visit you too.  

     Hugs, 

  

Just Inspirational Challenges Week 29

Good morning crafters!

How are you all this fine sunny morning? The weather here is hotting up (41 degrees) and it's getting a little too warm to venture outside on foot for more than a few minutes at a time! I can make it to the local shop and back (good excuse to buy an ice lolly or a smoothie) or to hang out my washing but that's about it! Thank goodness for air conditioning and cars!

Anyway, i am here with my card for the new challenge over at Just Inspirational Challenges. 

Supplies:

Docrafts card white base

Me to You Spring Chic paper pack

Pearlised blue cardstock

Hero Arts sentiment

Spellbinders Nestabilities Hearts Circles die

American Crafts clear alphabet stamp set

EK Success heart border punch

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento and Tim Holtz Shabby Shutters distress ink

Close to my Heart distressing tool

Beary Cute Doodle Pantry digi

Ribbon and buttons

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Happy Birthday http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/happy-birthday.html

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog Challenge #18 - Easel cards with a sketch and dt call http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

CRAFT Challenge 155 - Easel card http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

This week the sponsor at Just Inspirational Challenges is the fabulous Doodle Pantry.

And here are the inspirational photos:

Why not pop over to Just Inspirational Challenges and grab some more inspiration from the other DT cards.

Thank you for visiting.  If you leave me a comment, it will let me know you have been and i can come and visit you too. 

 Hugs

Friends!

Good afternoon crafters!

I hope you are all well and looking forward to a happy crafty weekend.  For me, i have a little inspiration for you in the form a card.  I think this sentiment is fab.  Ideal for a special friend.  

Supplies:

Papers - Alla Prima Collection paper stack

Dies - Spellbinders Nestabilites heart circles & Sizzix 3D flower 

Sentiment - PC generated 

Lace - Kaisercraft lace pack

Inks - Tim Holtz spiced marmalade, mustard seed and walnut stain 

Challenges entered:

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #132 - Happy Birthday http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2012/05/challenge-132-happy-birthday.html

The Paper Shelter Challenge # 63 - Anything Goes http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/

Friday Sketch Challenge # 17 by Samantha http://fridaysketchchallenge.blogspot.com/

DYSU #71 - Use a flower http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/2012/05/dysu-71-use-flower.html

Mojo Monday Sketch challenge -240 contest  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2012/05/mojo-monday-240-contest.html

Thank you for visiting.  If you leave a comment, i will be sure to visit you too.

Hugs,