Die Cuts at Charisma Cardz

Good morning all,

I hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend. I have had a rather busy week. In the last 12 days we (Myself, Hubby and Little Man) have been to 9 hospital/dentist appointments! I have had an enlarged lymph node removed from my neck and my 4 year old 'Little' Man has had root treatment to save a bad back tooth which set me back £350 pounds...ouch! To top it off, my Mum is in hospital too..... not so happy days!

Anyway, enough about me, i am here to share with you a card i made for the Charisma Cardz challange this week.

The theme this week is: DIE CUTS. Easy right?

I made this card using this fabulous 'freebie' sentiment from the amazing Desert Diva - Hannelie.  Thank you Hannelie, i love this sentiment :D  Actually, when i made it, I had my Mum in mind because she is definitely one amazing girl and has been through so much in the past three years.  Love You Mum!

I hope you can join us in this challenge and if you pop over to Charisma Cardz, you can view the beautiful DT inspiration.  Hope to see you there!

Thank you for taking the time to visit today.  Have a great day.

Big 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

 



Love at Charisma Cardz

Good afternoon all,

 

Oops, i am running an hour or two behind here so i will get straight on with it.... There is a new challenge over at Charisma Cardz today with two fabulous sponsors.

 

The theme this week, chosen by Gemma is LOVE.

 

I hope you will join us in this challenge and if you pop over to Charisma Cardz you will certainly be inspired by the beautiful creations from my talented DT teamies.

 

Here is my creation.....

 

 

Supplies:

 

Paper by American Crafts (XOXO Collection)

Die cuts: Spellbinders Heart Circles

Punch: Heart border punch by EK Success

Sentiment: Dusty Attic chipboard words (painted with Martha Stewart acrylic paint)

Copics & Tim Holtz distress inks

 

Challenges i'd like to enter:

 

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 255 + Love Struck!

In The Pink #13 - Pink Valentine

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog #37 - Valentine Cards

 

Thank you for visiting today.  I have had a hectic week this week but i plan to catch up with you all very soon.

 

Take care.

 

Hugs, Jill x

 

Hearts & Flowers at Charisma Cardz

Good morning all,

 

 I hope you are all having a good day.  Today is a public holiday here so there was no early school run this morning (schools here start at 7:40 am!) and i am planning on having a relaxing day.  Probably wont end up like that but at least i can try! 

 

Yesterday was busy, dropped little man at school 7:40 am (we have to go by car, its too far), back home, back to school 10:20 for kid/parent presentation about our home country, back home, back to school to pick up little man at home time, back home, back to school at night for little man's first school disco! Back home, pick up Daddy cos we were using the car,  back home................ shattered! lol

 

Anyhoo, enough about me! I'm here to let you know about the new challenge over at Charisma Cardz. 

 

This week the theme is : Hearts and Flowers

 

There are two fab sponsors. 

 

Stamp Fairy who are offering one lucky winner a $10 voucher to spend in their online store.

 

 

Marker Pop who are also offering one lucky winner a $10 voucher to spend in their online store.

 

 

I was delighted to receive this beautiful image from Stamp Fairy to

use on my card.  You can find it here. I coloured it with copics and paper pieced the tie and bow.  The papers are from the XOXO collection by American Crafts.  The corners are Cheery Lynn die cuts and the flowers are from Hobbycraft that i coloured using Martha Stewart paints.

 

 

Challenges i'd love to enter:

 

C.R.A.F.T challenge 191 - Valentine's Day/Love

Little Miss Muffet Challenges challenge 53 - Hearts and Flowers

 

If you pop over to Charisma Cardz you will be able to view the beautiful creations by my DT teamies and i hope you will be able to join in with the fun this week.

 

Sending a big warm and friendly welcome to my newest followers. 

 

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

 

 

 

Santa Claus is coming to Town

Good morning all,

 

I hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend and holidays.  I am just popping in to let you know about this week's fab challenge at Charisma Cardz.

 

The theme is: SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN.  Well, is he? Only if you have been good!

 

There are three fantastic sponsors this week offering some amazing prizes so it would be great if you joined us this week.

 

All That Scraps are offering one lucky winner 4 stamps or 1 Stamp Set.

 

 

 

Marker Pop are offering a $10 voucher to their online shop.

 

 

 

Cedarchest Designs are offering a $10 winner certificate.

 

 

Here is my card.  I used a Molly Blooms image and the papers are by Authentique and Echo Park.

 

 

Thank you for visiting today. If you pop over to Charisma Cardz blog you can view my teamies gorgeous DT inspiration.  I hope you will join in this week and look forward to seeing your creation.

 

Take care and to all my friends in blogland that are celebratin, Happy Christmas.

 

Hugs, Jill x ho ho ho

 

 

 

Christmas (with a difference!)

Good morning all,

 

I hope this post finds you well.  I am here to share with you my DT card for this week's fab challenge at Charisma Cardz.

 

The theme this week in CHRISTMAS.

 

There are two fabulous sponsors.

 

Simon Says Stamp are offering one lucky winner a voucher for $20....how fab is that?

 

 

 

 

Pink Cat Studio are offering one lucky winner 5 digis of your choice.....fantastic!

 

 

Please pop over to Charisma Cardz and you can view the gorgeous projects from my DT teamies.  They really are stunning.  It would be great if you could join in with our challenge this week.  I look forward to seeing your creations.

 

Onto my card.... Well i needed a card for my little man to give to his teacher for Christmas.  I wanted a card that sort of said ''thank you teacher'' because my little man thinks she is fab but i also wanted it to be Christmassy too. I think i achieved what i wanted! Different, i know! ;)

 

 

Recipe:

 

Paper: Authentique 'Festive' collection

'Ruler' paper is from Echo Park

Punch: Martha Stewart 'snowflake'

Image: Bugaboo freebie (Thank You Bugaboo) 'Sock Monkey September School'

Tim Holtz distress inks: Forest Moss & Fired Brick

Copics

 

Challenges i would love to enter:

 

C.R.A.F.T - Christmas 

The Ribbon Girls - 'Ho Ho Ho'

Allsorts Week 183 'Advent'

Natalie & Amy's Challenge 'Winter Wishes'

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge 77 ' I Love Christmas'

Crafts And Me Challenges #113 'Anything Goes with an optional extra' 

Whimsy Stamps Challenge Blog #54 ' anything Goes as long as it is festive'

Cute Card Thursday #246 'Red and Green

 

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I hope you liked what you saw.  Have a good day.

 

Hugs, 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

 

 

 

Feeling Blue

Good morning all,

 

I hope this post finds you all well.  I have popped in to let you know about the new challenge over at Charisma Cardz today.

 

This is Week 44 and the theme is FEELING BLUE.

 

We have two fabulous sponsors. 

 

The Stamping Boutique. One lucky winner will receive their choice of 5 digis.

 

 

Stamp and Create. One lucky winner will receive a $20 voucher to their online store. Wow!

 

 

Here is my card. I used this cute little Edwin that i think is adorable.  The backing paper is from DWVC Collage Musings stack pack and the blue polka dot is My Mind's Eye 'Everyday Flair'.

 

 

 

Challenges i am entering:

 

Cards For Men Challenge 23 - anything goes 

Crafty Creations Challenges #195  - no flowers 

Allsorts Week 179 - For Men Only 

TPE 173 Use your favourite colouring medium (copics)

 

I hope you will pop over and see the fabulous DT inspiration at Charisma Cardz and it would be fab if you joined us in this challenge too.  I look forward to seeing your projects soon.

 

Take care.

Hugs, Jill x

 

Don't be Square!

Good morning all,

 

I hope this post finds you in good health. Today the schools are on holiday and all of next week because it is Eid Al Adha tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday and end of term.  Where have the last 9 weeks gone?  It only seems like yesterday i was worrying about my little man starting school for the first time and now it's end of term 1 already!  

 

Eid tomorrow means a little shopping spree today to buy some pressies for little man and maybe hubby! Oh, and some scrummy food unless i can persuade hubby to take us out for dinner.

 

Anyway, enough from me, i am really here to tell you about this week's challenge at Charisma Cardz.

 

Its a fun challenge, the theme is DON'T BE SQUARE!!

 

There are two fabulous sponsors too with two fabby prizes.

 

Digi Stamp Boutique are offering one very lucky winner 6 digis of their choice..... awesome!

 

 

Card Mad Fairy's Creations are offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice.... fab!

 

 

 

And here is my card. An octagon card base using 'Marco' from the Digi Stamp Boutique. The papers are from Echo Park and the sentiment from my PC. I coloured this cute image with copics.

 

 

It would be great if you could join us in this challenge.  If you pop over to Charisma Cardz you will get lots of fabulous inspiration. 

 

Thank you for visiting today. Will be over to see you all soon.

 

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

 

For the Guys!

Good morning all,

 

I hope you are all well. Firstly, i need to apologise for not being around blogland as much lately.  I was meant to have an operation yesterday and had been working hard in the background getting ahead with DT projects and organising everyday things for when i was going to be in hospital but you guessed it, i didn't have the operation. I was admitted, gown on, in bed, waiting, then they took my temperature and i had fever so i was given lunch and sent home.....arghhhhhh! So i will try and catch up with my comments this week before i am admitted again!  

 

Anyhoo, enough about me, it's Thursday so that means the weekend is in sight and it is time for another fab challenge over at Charisma Cardz.

 

This week the theme is ' SOMETHING FOR THE GUYS' and there are two fantastic sponsors offering two fab prizes. 

 

The Stamping Boutique

 

 

 The Stamping boutique are offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice.

 

Also, Digi Stamp Boutique

Digi Stamp Boutique are offering one lucky winner 6 individual digis.

 

And here is my card using an image from the fabulous Digi Stamp Boutique.

 

 

Supplies:

 

Cream card base, Brown Bazzill cardstock, printed paper is by DCWV & measuring tape paper is from Echo Park.

Sentiment by Paper and Such (i think!, well go and check!)

Copics

Tim Holtz distress ink - walnut stain, crushed olive & broken china

Close to my Heart distressing tool

Glue, tape and a brad!

 

Thank you for visiting today. I promise to try and visit you all soon. Please pop over and visit the gorgeous projects made by Team Gem DT at Charisma Cardz. It would be fab is you could join us in this challenge.  I look forward to seeing your creations 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

No embellishments!

Good morning crafters,

 

I hope you are all doing well. I am back in the land of sand, sea and sun. Almost organised after spending the last two months visiting my family. The older i get, the longer it takes me to unpack and adjust again.

 

Anyway, i am here today with a new card for the fantastic new challenge over at Charisma Cardz.

 

This week the theme is 'No Embellishments' which was chosen by Gem.   This was a challenge for me because i love adding embellishments and i had to refrain myself a few times from sneaking one on here and there! :)

 

The sponsor this week is the fabulous Digistamp Boutique and they are offering one lucky winner 6 digis.

 

The image i used is from Digistamp Boutique and was a 'freebie' on their website in June. Thank you Digistamp Boutique.    Isn't it cute? (the image, not my card!) lol

Supplies:

 

Paper: Craft UK 6x6'' scalloped card base, Blue gingham, white polkadot embossed cardstock

Image: Freebie from Digistamp Boutique

Accessories: EK Success heart border punch

Ink: Copics, Tim Holtz distress ink ( Broken China)

Acrylic paint and Embossing tinsel

Challenges entered:

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - Anything Goes (ends 30/9)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes
 

I hope you will join in with this fun challenge.  If you pop over to Charisma Cardz blog you can view the other Design Team's fabulous inspirational creations.

 

Thank you for visiting.  Also, sending a huge warm welcome to my newest followers. It is great to have you around. I plan to come and visit you all very soon inshallah.

 

For now, take care.

Hugs, Jill x

Charisma Cardz Week 26

Good morning everyone, i hope you are all well.  

Today, there is a fabulous new challenge over at Charisma Cardz Challenges. 

This is Week 26 and the theme is a sketch chosen by Carissa.

There are two fantastic sponsors:

One lucky winner will win a $20 voucher for their online shop

Also,

One lucky winner will receive 5 digis of their choice

Here is my DT inspiration using a Pink Cat Studio digi:

There are lots of fabulous inspirational creations over on the Charisma Cardz blog by the other Team Gemma girls so please pop on over and give them some love.

I look forward to seeing your creations soon.

      Hugs