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

 

 

 

 

Get Well

Good evening all,

 

Here I am with my second post of the day, just before I head off to bed! Sorry i am late folks.

 

Over at Sentimental Sundays we have a fabulous new challenge for you all.

 

The theme is: Get Well (plus a sentiment).

 

I received this beautiful image from Stamp Fairy to use on my card.

 

 

If you pop over to Sentimental Sundays you will be able to view the gorgeous creations by the super talented DT ladies and we would be delighted if you join us in this challenge. 

 

Thank you for visiting. Big hugs to you all.

 

Jill xxx

 

Shaped cards at Sentimental Sundays

Good evening all,

 

Just popping in quickly to let you know about this week's challenge at Sentimental Sundays. 

 

The theme this week is: Shaped Cards (plus a sentiment).

 

The sponsor is the fabulous Bubaboo Stamps....yeah, i love Bugaboo!

 

I chose this beautiful image/sentiment to use on my card.  The designer paper is My Mind's Eye 'The Sweetest Thing'.  The image has been coloured wih copics.  Hope you like it.

 

 

And a sideways view

 

 

I hope you will join in with this week's challenge and if you pop over to Sentimental Sundays, you are sure to be in for an inspirational treat.

 

Take care and Big Hugs,

Jill x

 

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

Just for You

Good morning everyone,

How are you all today? I hope you are all well and ready for a great weekend.  My little man has fever and sickness again, 5th time since December so i am doing non stop washing of quilts and sheets. Yeech!

Anyway, enough of that, i am here to share with you, the card i made for this week's challenge at Crafty Catz.

The theme this week is ALL STITCHED UP! You can use either faux or real stitching. 

 

It would be great if you joined us for this challenge and if you pop over to visit Crafty Catz, you can view my DT teamies amazing inspiration. 

 

The sponsor is Alota Rubber Stamps

 

 

 

For my card  i was delighted to receive this cute image from Alota Rubber Stamps which i coloured with copics.  The papers are My Mind's Eye Indie Chic 'Saffron' collection. 

 

 

As always, i am grateful for the time you take to visit me.  You are all fab!

 

Take care. 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

 



HB2U Tag

Good morning all,

I hope you are all having a good weekend.  The weather here is warming up nicely so i am going to try and have 20 mins in the sun to read my paper whilst little man is at school.  That's if i can drag myself away from my craft room! tee hee

In the meantime, i am here to tell you about this week's challenge at One Stitch at a Time.  The theme is : Use a Digi (so it's a nice easy one for you).  Please join in and if you pop over to OSAAT, you can view the DT's fab creations.

I was lucky to receive this 'cool dude' image called Baby Gangstaz Joel by April.  You can find him here. I decided to make it into a tag.  I used papers from My Mind's Eye Indie Chic ''Saffron' collection and Echo Park Dots & Stripes collection.

 

Thank you for popping by.  I will be along later this afternoon with a new post and a new card.

 

Have a good day. Hugs to you all.

 

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

Sentimental Sundays DT and Many Thanks

Good afternoon, Well, i told you there would be two posts today and that i had something to tell you....didnt i? Actually, i have have two things in the pipe line at the moment but i can only share one with you today!  Yep, as if you have probably guessed from the post title, i have been asked to join the fabulous talented DT at Sentimental Sundays.  I am so honoured and delighted. 

So, today i am here to share with you my first DT card for Sentimental Sundays. 

The theme this week is: THANK YOU (plus a sentiment).

This week's sponsor is: Sweet 'N Sassy

 

 

Here is my card.....

 

 

Supplies:

 

Designer Cardstock: My Mind's Eye 'Blink of an Eye'

Sentiment: Freebie from the fabulous Hannelie (Desert Diva). Thank you :D

Punch: Martha Stewart butterfly & EK Success heart border

Stamps & Die Cuts: Sizzix Lovely Flowers Stamp & Dies set & Tim Holtz Styled Labels

Button & Pearls (coloured with copics)

Ink: Tim Holtz distress ink - walnut stain

 

Challenges i would love to enter:

 

Simply Create Too challenge #29 anything goes

The Paper Shelter challenge #96 anything goes

 

It would be great if you joined us in this fun challenge and if you pop over to Sentimental Sundays you are sure to be in for a treat.  The DT have some gorgeous inspiration to share.

 

Take care, thank you for visiting and have a good day.

 

Bigs 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

 

Teacher appreciation

Good morning all,

 

I hope this new day finds you well.  Today, i have just popped in to share a little card i made yesterday.  I have been thinking about what to make for my son's teacher for the end of term and found some fab paper in my local craft shop Paper Lane.  I generated a fab sentiment on the PC and this is what i came up with. 

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

Bazzill cardstock

My Mind's Eye designer paper pad - School Daze

Tim Holtz distress ink - walnut stain and forest moss

Double sided tape

Pencil

 

Challenges i would like to enter:

 

Simply Create Linky Party #10

Creative Card Crew Challenge #24 anything goes

 

I will be back soon with another card.  Until then, take care and thank you for stopping by.

 

Hugs, Jill x

 

Halloween or fall colours

Good morning all

I hope you are all having a good weekend. Well, Saturday it is again so i am here to let you know all about this week's challenge at 2 Sisters Challenge blog.

The theme this week is....HALLOWEEN OR FALL COLOURS.

The sponsor is the fabulous... The Digi Garden.

I was fortunate enough to receive this fantastic digi to use on my card. I paper pieced her dress to match the background and the papers are by My Mind's Eye.  The delightful bingo card is from Echo Park.  The image is coloured with copics.

 

 

Challenges i am entering:

 

The Digi Garden - Autumn colours

Stampin for the Weekend Challenge #20 - anything goes

Just Us Girls Challenge - photo inspiration (i chose the colours)

 

 

 

It would be great if you nipped over to 2 Sisters to view the beautiful DT projects and if you decide to join us in this week's challenge, that would be fabulous.

 

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

 

Take care,

Hugs, Jill x