Designs by Distressed Miss

L is for........Lavender and Lace ABC Challenge

2012-03-15T22:35:00.000Z

Hi folks,
Just time for a quick post as not feeling too good at the mo. Its time for another fab challenge over at ABC and this time we want you to use Lavender and Lace on your projects. We have two great sponsors this time, The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop and Catslife Press.
I created this card for my friends birthday using the lovely Tilda in Spring Rain. The DP's are from the Wisteria collection by BG.

I have coloured with my trusty Promarkers and added plenty of bling with Dimond Stickles

Little Close Up

Hopefully I'll be back on form soon as I have lots of projects to share with you I just need to find some time and energy.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

MDUC - #137 'Birthdays' (Wishing MDUC a very happy 3rd birthday!)

Paper Sundaes - #111 'Feminine Flair'

I Love Promarkers - #108 'Anything Goes'

Simply Magnolia - 'Anything Goes'

ABC Challenge K is for..........Kraft!

2012-03-01T09:00:00.001Z

Good morning all,
Apologies for my absence but I have just not been feeling great for the last couple of weeks but I am slowly getting back to the land of the living, me thinks anyway?
Ok so it's time once again for another fab challenge over at ABC and this time the theme was chosen by my lovely teamie Patty Sue and she has chosen Kraft. So get your thinking caps on and create a project using kraft somewhere on your creation.
I love colouring on Kraft with my prismacolors so I was in my element however, this is my first time colouring a Tilda in this way so I hope you like her.

The colour combo is courtesy of the Magnolia Down Under challenge which is to use Pink, Orange and White. I have to say I found it quite a challenge but was really pleased when I found an old paper pad of mine called Claire by SEI, just yummy designs. The sentiment comes from LOTV and the punches and dies come from MS and Marianne D.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
MDUC - #135 Colour Combo 'Pink, Orange and White'
Sketch Saturday - #196 Sketch
Paper Sundaes - #109 'Circles'
Totally Tilda - #41 'Tilda with Die Cuts and Punches'

Happy Crafting
See you soon
Clare
xx

ABC Challenge 'J is for........Jazz It Up!

2012-02-15T08:00:00.002Z

Good morning folks,
Yeah finally it seems the snow is beginning to disappear from our beautiful countryside and my chances of staying upright on my walk to work are improving daily!
Today is time once again for yet another fabulous challenge over at ABC and this time we want you to Jazz it Up! so grab your sparkle and your bling and get creative. We have 2 fantastic sponsors this week, Bugaboo and The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.

I have chosen to use another gorgeous little Tilda and this time with a lurve theme. Everything has been distressed with Pumice Stone DI and edged with Diamond Stickles.

A Little Close Up

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - #118 'Lurve'
Just Magnolia - #143 'Pink, Pearls and Lace'
MDUC - #133 'One Word Sentiments'
Paper Sundaes - #107 'Sundae Bar' I topped my card with Distressing and Pearls
Sketch Saturday - #194 Sketch
Stamptacular Sunday - #151 'Pearls and Lace'
Cute Card Thursday - #203 'Pink Valentine'

Happy Crafting
Big Hugs
Clare
xx

Love Is.... Grey and Purple!

2012-02-10T17:01:00.003Z

Evening all,
I hope everyone that is affected by the deadly white stuff is safe and warm and hasn't slipped about too much.

Well safe to say the shop was a little quieter today so I stole a few hours to play and decided to use the gorgeous 'Daisy' a firm favourite of mine from Sugar Nellie.

The challenge over at Passion for Promarkers really got me thinking 'Use Grey and Purple' so I tried my hand at another Black and White image. I remember many moons ago seeing a tutorial on colouring just with shades of grey and it taught me alot unfortunately I cannot remember whether it was the very talented Denise or the equally talented Deb from the PFP Design Team, but thank you anyway to both ladies as you have always inspired me.

I chose to team my design with an old Basic Grey DP 'Wisteria' which I love and edged everything with Pumice Stone DI and Diamond Stickles.
Both of the beautiful dies are from Marianne D and the lovely little sentiment is from Magnolia. The flowers, pearls and charm came from my stash.

Little Close Up

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Dasiy coloured with all 5 Cool Greys
Flowers in her hair: Lavender, Orchid, Purple, Pear Green

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Passion for Promarkers - #135 'Grey and Purple'
I Love Promarkers - #103 'Love Is In The Air'
The Stamp Man - 'Texture'
Papertake Weekly - 'Anything Goes' with optional heart or love theme
By The Cute and Girly - February 'Love Is In The Air'
Simon Says - 'Love Is In The Air'

Happy Crafting!
Hugs
Clare
xx

Time for Something a Little Different 'Clean and Simple'

2012-02-07T20:18:00.000Z

Hi folks,
Well here's something a little bit different from me. I have to say that I find it really hard to refrain from using lots of scrummy papers and flowers etc so clean and simple is not really part of my vocabulary, but here goes:

I have to say that once I started I kinda got carried away!

The gorgeous poppy stamp is from Hero Arts and as always is coloured with Promarkers. The beautiful embossing folder is courtesy of Marianne D.

Well hope you like it and happy crafting!

I am entering these into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - #106 'Clean and Simple'

Less Is More - #53 'Aqua'

ABC Challenge I is for.... In Pairs

2012-02-01T09:00:00.010Z

Morning all!
Well it's that time again, another fabulous challenge over at ABC. This time we are up to the letter 'I' so we want to see things 'In Pairs'. Immediately I thought of couples and as we are nearing Valentines day I thought I'd dig out the super sweet Kissing Edwin and Shy Tilda as they make such a lovely pair.

I went for a shabby chic look with kitsch DP's and plenty of distressing. The gorgeous hearts are from an MS punch and the swirls are Marrianne D. Everything was edged with Pumice Stone DI then I added faux stitching and stardust stickles for detail. The cloud effect background was created with a handmade card cloud template and blue chalk.

A Little Close Up of the Lovely Couple

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Background

Tree Trunk: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Tree Leaves and Grass: Pear Green, Moss

Flowers: Berry Red, Baby Pink, Apricot, Gold

Butterflies and Heart Sign: Pale Pink, Baby Pink, Antique Pink

Shading on Clouds: Glacier Blue Flexmarker

Edwin

Skin: Blush, Soft Peach

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Shirt: Ivory, Vanilla

Belt and Shoes: Cinnamon, Shale

Jeans: Denim Blue, Midnight Blue

Tilda

Skin: Blush, Soft Peach

Hair: Ivory, Vanilla, Mustard

Dress: Berry Red, Crimson, Cool Grey 4

Dress Ribbons and Socks: Ivory, Vanilla

Roses: Pale Pink, Antique Pink, Pear Green

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - #105 'Valentine's'

Totally Gorjuss - #116 'K.I.S.S' (Keep it Simple Silly or include a Kiss on your card) Obviously I am not geared to simple so here is Kissing Edwin!

TOMIC - #35 'Valentine and Hearts'

Simply Create Too - #5 'Love is in The Air'

The Shabby Tea Room" #99 'Love Is In The Air'

Pile It On - #5 'Just Because' (Just because I love you!)

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments they are much appreciated!

Happy Crafting

Big Hugs

Clare

Sweet Tilda in Pink and Purple

2012-01-28T19:20:00.001Z

Hi all,
Just a quick post to share my latest creation. I chose to make another tealight box card as I hadn't made one for ages and I loved making this one.

I wanted to make this a little different from previous projects so I added an acetate dome over the front of the card to create a little depth. I have paper pieced Tilda's dress as I do think she looks good in polka dots!

I have to say it feels a little strange not distressing anything but I hope you like it.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
I Love Promarkers - #101 'Purple and Pink'
Paper Sundaes - #104 'Paper Piecing'
Crafty Catz - #117 'Things With Wings'
Charisma Cardz - #3 'Pretty in Pink'

Happy Crafting
Hugs
Clare
xx

Tilda Looks Lovely in Red

2012-01-22T18:39:00.001Z

Good evening all,
I hope you have all had a wonderful weekend. I had a fantastic week last week as I was lucky enough to be chosen for 2 Top 5 places for my last Tilda card, so I would like to say a huge thank you to both DT's.

I finally feel that I am getting my crafting mojo back and I am here again to share with you yet another Tilda card. I love this little cutie and she really reminds me of my little niece Alexandra. I have not had much luck using red so this was a little challenge for me, so I hope you like it. I have had these Magnolia papers for such a long time and thought it was about time I used them.

A Little Close Up of Tilda

Thought I'd give you a closer look at this cute little strawberry charm, I just love it!

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Soft Peach
Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Shale
Dungarees and Bow: Berry Red, Crimson, Cool Grey 4
Shirt: Ivory Vanilla
Shoes: Cinnamon, Shale

I am entering this into the following challenges:
I Love Promarkers - #100 'Anything Goes'
Crazy 4 Challenges - #120 'A Child's Birthday Card'
The Craft Garden - January Challenge 'Monochromatic'
Stamptacular Sunday - #148 'Seeing Spots'
The Stamp Man - 'Use Red!'
Let's Ink It Up - #19 'Anything Goes'
Stampin' for the Weekend - #24 'Out With The Old' (I have hoarded these yummy Magnolia papers for ages so thought it was about time to use them)
Pile It On - #4 'Add Lace'

Sweet Tilda in Black and White

2012-01-16T18:53:00.005Z

Good evening peeps!
Wow can you believe it 2 posts in 2 days. The reason being I should have been preparing for a workshop today but instead just got carried away playing with scrummy stuff in the shop oops! Looks like tomorrow could be a late one for me as the workshop is on Wednesday.

Anyway I just couldn't not enter the challenge over at Magnolia Down Under as I love colouring in Black and White so thats enough justification for me.
Ok so I used the beautiful 'Sweet Tilda' from Magnolia who is still one of my very favourite little cuties. As always I used my trusty Promarkers but this time limited myself to just the Cool Grey collection. The fab sketch came from Just Magnolia and was such a joy to use.
Everything was distressed with Pumice Stone and spritzed with Pearl Glimmer mist and edged with Stardust Stickles.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Magnolia Down Under - #129 'Black and White Image'
Just Magnolia - #139 Sketch
Passion for Promarkers - #131 'Inspired by a Song' (my song is 'Shades of Grey' by The Monkees)
I Love Promarkers - #99 'Cute and Cuddly'
Paper Sundaes - 2 Birthday ' Pick Your Favourite Past Paper Sundaes Challenge' (I have chosen the Magnolia challenge of Coarse!)
Charisma Cardz - #1 'Happy Birthday'

Big Hugs and Happy Crafting!
Clare

Footballer Edwin

2012-01-15T09:00:00.002Z

Good morning all!
Back with you to share a very undistressed Edwin card. This is my DT creation for the latest fab challenge over at ABC. This time we are up to the letter 'H' so a nice simple one for you, we just want to see Happy Birthday projects.

We are sponsored this week by the the lovely Lacey from Stamp and Create, so why not show your support and send us an entry.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers - #59 'No Floral Embellishments'

Crafty Catz - #115 'Use Something New' (This fab football embossing folder has just arrived in my store so had to use it!)

Cupcake Crafts - #174 'Something New' (Again my lovely football embossing folder)

Charisma Cardz - #1 'Happy Birthday' (Big Congrats on your 3rd Birthday!)

The Finished Article

2012-01-13T20:41:00.000Z

Evening all,
Just a quick post tonight. I wanted to share with you the notebooks I made for my lovely friends this Christmas. As money seems to be a bit tight for everyone we decided to handmake our pressies for each other this year and had great fun in the process.

I made a simpler version of one of these notebooks a few months ago but these needed to be a bit special. I must add that I recieved 2 wonderful handmade gifts in return and feel this will become a Christmas tradition.
Hope to post again soon as I have quite a few new projects to share with you.

Happy Crafting

Hugs

Clare

Pretty in Pink

2012-01-09T18:27:00.000Z

Good evening peeps,
Well a little late but I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and I hope you all managed to have a little break over the festive period.
Wow finally I feel well enough to get back to my little corner of blogland and share with you a creation using another beautiful Tilda stamp. The papers are from the Love stack by First Edition and are just so gorgeous to use.

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Soft Peach
Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Shale
Dress and Hair Flower: Pale Pink, Baby Pink, Antique Pink
Shoes: Cinnamon, Shale
Butterflies: Baby Pink, Antique Pink
Grass: Flexmarkers - Chartreuse, Aniseed, Sea Green

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Just Magnolia - #138 'Anything Goes'
Passion for Promarkers - #130 Theme is 'Thank You'
I Love Promarkers - #98 'Buttons and Lace'
Totally Tilda - 'Thank You'
Magnolia Down Under - #128 'Anything Goes'

Thanks for Looking
Hugs
Clare

F is for...........Frosty

2011-12-15T15:24:00.000Z

Good afternoon hmph!!Apologies my post was scheduled to appear this morning but Blogger seemed to have other ideas. Also just spent the last 2 hours trying to correct my lovely background that had shrunken to a ridiculous size (deep sigh!)
Ok so I have climbed off my soap box and my rant is over, back to normality (well sort of).
I am sharing with you today a frosty creation for the F is for Frosty challenge over at ABC. This time we are sponsored by the fabulous Lily of the Valley who has kindly donated a £10 voucher for the lucky winner.

Again not an easy card to photograph but I have done my best. This first shot shows the front of my card which when opened reveals a complete circle of frostiness!

A birdseye viewof the open card. The glitter and bling does not show so well but you get the idea. A great way to showcase lots of scrummy Tilda's.

As always I coloured using my trusty Promarkers and then layered these cuties onto snowflake embossed panels.

Hope you enjoyed my creation and I look forward to seeing your entries into the ABC challenge.

E is for.........Embossing!

2011-12-01T16:31:00.000Z

Morning all,
I hope everyone of you is well and not suffering with the many bugs that seem to be going round.
Well it's time for yet another fab challenge over at ABC and this time we want to see your wonderful projects using Embossing. We are sponsered this time by the fabulous Ribbon Girl so grab your embossing folders or embossing powder and get creating.

I have just received these beautiful clear baubles into the shop and I couldn't wait to get them filled. For the first I used this oh so cute deer stamp from Stampavie. Coloured with Promarkers and mounted onto a panel that was embossed with a Cuttlebug snowflake folder.

For my second bauble I chose to use the beautiful angel from Magnolia, coloured simply with Promarkers and then filled with pretty little irridescent heart confetti.
Apologies for the photos but these are really difficult to get a good photograph of.

D is for...........Dazzle

2011-11-15T09:00:00.006Z

Hi all,

Yeah time for another challenge over at ABC again. This time we want to see D is for Dazzle! so make sure you add plenty of glitter, sparkle and bling! We are sponsered by the fabulous Bugaboo Stamps this time and they are offering one lucky winner their choice of 7 digis, so well worth an entry.

I chose to cover a plain brown paper bag with a whole host of scrummy papers and a gorgeous collection of Magnolia stamps. I have coloured with my trust Promarkers as usual and added loads of Stardust Stickles and scattered plenty of gems.

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Tilda with Snowheart
Skin: Blush, Soft Peach
Hair: Raw Sienna, Terracotta, Henna
Hat, Scarf, Gloves and Boots: Forest, Pine
Top and Skirt: Poppy, Crimson

Santa:
Hat, Suit, Gloves: Poppy, Crimson
Hair: Cool Grey 2
Belt and Boots: Cool Grey 1, 3 & 4
Parcels: Forest, Poppy
Bag: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Fence: Sandstone, Cinnamon

I am entering this bag into the following challenges:
Cupcake Crafts - #168 'Two's Company'
Totally Gorjuss - #106 'Christmas Traditions'
Stampavie and More - #155 'Anything Goes'
Stamptacular Sunday - #138 'Punch It'
TOMIC - #24 'Use a Paper Bag'

Happy crafting and thanks for all your wonderful comments
Hugs
Clare
xx

Floral Christmas

2011-11-10T21:28:00.000Z

Good evening all!
Wow how fast is Christmas approaching, is it just me or did October just fly!. Well hopefully I will be able to catch up with my posts very soon as I have exhibited at my last show of the year now so I can concentrate on other projects.
I wanted to share with you a Christmas card I have made using yet another gorgeous stamp sheet from Chocolate Baroque. I love this poinsettia image and once stamped it just cried out to be decoupaged.

As usual I have used Promarkers to colour my image which was stamped onto kraft card then further images were stamped onto smooth stamping card and were used for the layers.

I tore the bottom of the kraft card, distressed the edges with Frayed Burlap DI and added some faux stitching before attaching it to a white A6 card.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - #107 'Anything Goes'

Cute Card Thursday - #190 'Reds For Rememberance'

Paper Sundaes - #94 'Rectangle'

Allsorts - #128 'Anything but Square'

Passion for Promarkers - #125 'Kraft + 1 Other Colour'

C is for...........Crochet Flowers

2011-11-01T09:00:00.002Z

Good morning all!!
Firstly I want to say a huge hi to all the lovely crafty ladies I met at the Bury St Edmonds papercraft show on Sunday. The whole day was amazing and it was great to meet you all and can't wait to see you all again next June.
Well today is all about the fab new challenge over at ABC. this fortnight we want to see your creations using 'Crochet Flowers'. So grab your flowers and let your imagination run riot. This time we are sponsored by the fabulous Lacey over at Stamp and Create

I have chosen to use this Gorguss Girly 'I Found My Family In A Book' and teamed her with the beautiful DP's from Prima's 'Printery' collection.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Sweet Stampin - 'Anything Goes'
Totally Gorjuss - #104 'I Remember' (haven't made paper dolls since I was a kid!)

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Soft Peach
Hair: Raw Sienna, Terracotta, Henna
Dress and Boots: Tea Green, Grey Green
Tights: Ivory, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Shale
Scissors: Warm Grey 3
Book and Paper Dolls: Vanilla

'B is for Boo!' ABC Challenge

2011-10-15T09:00:00.001+01:00

Hi all,
Well it's time for another fab challenge over at the new ABC Challenge blog. This time is 'B is for Boo' so think spooky halloween and have fun. We have an amazing prize up for grabs as our sponsor is the 'Pretty Little Ribbon Box' so why not have a go?

I chose to use this gorgeous little cutie from Magnolia and as always coloured her with Promarkers. The DP's are from MME, the beautiful flowers are from Prima and the punches used are by Martha Stewart. The ribbon, pins and pearls are from my stash.

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Tilda
Skin: Blush, Soft Peach
Hair: Raw Sienna, Terracotta, Henna
Hat and Dress: Orchid, Purple
Hat Band and Ribbons: Pear Green, Olive Green
Broom: Sandstone, Cinnamon
Boots: Cool Grey 1, 3 and 5

Owl
Tummy: Ivory, Sandstone
Feathers: Sandstone, Cinnamon

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Just Magnolia - 'Distressing'
Totally Tilda - #33 'Halloween'
Paper Sundaes - #90 'Favourite Colour Combo' (just love Black, Purple and Orange)
I Love Promarkers - #87 'Autumnal Colours'
The Shabby Tearoom - #83 'Fall Flowers'
Cupcake Crafts - #163 'Halloween'

ABC Challenges Are Back!!!! A is for Anything Goes

2011-10-01T09:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning all,
Wow it's another beautiful sunny day here in Lincolnshire, I really can't believe we are in October. I do hope it is fine where you are too.
Well I have some exciting news to share with you today. I have been chosen to be a part of the fabulous Design Team for the brand new ABC Challenge blog run by the lovely Jan.
We kick off the new challenge with a really easy one 'A is for Anything Goes' so no worries about what to use just get crafting! We also have some amazing prizes up for grabs so why not pop on over and send us an entry.

I have chosen to use this beautiful Tilda which I coloured with Promarkers. I made the cream rosette by pleating a length of paper which had been punched along one side with an ms punch, then added layers of DP's cut with my trusty nesties.

A little close up of Tilda's blingy wings!

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Crafty Catz - #102 'Things with Wings'
Magnolia Down Under - #115 'Fancy Folds'
Paper Sundaes - #88 'Anything Goes'
Simon Says - 'Anything Goes'

Happy Crafting!

Poppy Resist

2011-09-25T21:44:00.000+01:00

Hi guys, thought I would share with you a card I made a little while ago but forgot to post. I loved making this as it explores a few different stamping techniques which I had neglected for a while.

All of the images are from Hero Arts. I stamped the dictionary definition first with brown ink then stamped the poppy background stamp with versamark and clear embossed. I then used a sponge dauber to colour the poppies with distress inks..

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - #88 'Anything Goes'

Sweet Stampin - 'Anything Goes'

Hope You Like Green?

2011-09-19T22:05:00.000+01:00

Thought I would share with you the card that I made for my mum's birthday. I fell in love with a card made by the very talented Sue Carrington a few months ago and new my mum would love it so I adapted it and this is what I ended up with.

Each and every panel has been embossed then stamped with Peeled Paint DI and then distressed with Shabby Shutters DI. All of the gorgeous images are from Hero Arts. I then finished it with cord that was coloured with Pear Green Promarker, a little lace and a silver charm from my stash.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - #182 'Anything Goes'

Totally Gorjuss - #98 'Nothing Square About Me'

Stamptacular Sunday - #129 'Just Sayin!'

Cute Lil Notebook

2011-09-15T22:04:00.000+01:00

Evening all,

Wow what a day it has been. Visited hubby this afternoon and it was awful he was in so much pain. I hate watching him go through all this and all because he slipped over in an icy car park back in December. I am so not looking forward to a white Christmas this year, in fact the first hint of a snowflake and I am hibernating!

Anyway back to crafting business, I did find time to finish this cute little kraft notebook that I stamped months ago. I planned to make a load of these for little Christmas gifts but I'm not sure that's going to happen but fingers crossed.

I chose to use one of my very favourite Gorjuss images for this first notebook and coloured her with my Prisma's, added a simple velvet ribbon and a cute little pearl.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - #182 'Anything Goes'

Stamp Something - Final Challenge 'Anything Goes'

Quirky Crafts - #19 'Anything But a Card'

A Scene Under Acetate

2011-09-14T22:24:00.001+01:00

Good evening peeps,

Just a quick post tonight as I am a little sleepy as hubby finally went into hospital for his op so busy running about like a mad thing.

Anyway, I wanted to share with you this very clean card design using yet another gorgeous design from Chocolate Baroque. The Lighthouse scene is stamped with Black Soot DI then given the watercolour look with a damp paintbrush (the red door was added with a promarker). The beautiful sentiment was then stamped onto acetate and attached at the back of the white card to create a dome. I then added a little bunting and it was finished.

I think this pic shows the acetate dome a little better

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
The Stamp Man - #31 'Monochrome and 1 Other Colour'
Simon Says Stamp - 'Sing It' (Song or Film Title Inspired) I chose 'We are Sailing' by Rod Stewart
Secret Crafter - 'Inspired by a Song'
I chose 'We are Sailing' by Rod Stewart
Totally Gorjuss - #97 'It's a Man Thing'
Stamp Something - Final Challenge 'Anything Goes'

Happy Crafting
Clare
x

Christmas Gift from Tilda

2011-09-07T19:33:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon all,

I did promise I'd be back soon to share more creations with you and here I am. I fell in love with the gorgeous picnic basket made by the very talented Sylvie from the Magnolia DT and instantly wanted to see how it would look as a Christmas basket.

I really love the clean, fresh look of gingham and polka dots so decided to combine the two.

The handle was created with a yummy MS punch, the snowflake is by Cuttlebug and the poinsettia on the top of the box is by Marianne D.

I used 2 of my favourite Magnolia stamps on this project as they are sooo cute. I coloured both of the images with my trusty promarkers and then went to town with my stickles as a girl can never add too much sparkle!

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Snowy Hug

Tilda's Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Shale

Hat & Coat: Poppy, Crimson

Jeans & Gloves: Denim Blue, Midnight

Sleeve: Pear Green

Boots: Cinnamon, Shale

Shading on Snowman: Cool Grey 1

Snowman nose: Saffron, Apricot

Hat & Gloves: Pear Green

Buttons: Cool Grey 3 and 4

Broom: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Poppy

Tilda in Winter Night

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Shale

Hat & Coat: Poppy, Crimson

Glove & Tights: Pear Green

Socks: Ivory

Boots: Cinnamon, Shale

Lantern: Cool Grey 4, Tulip Yellow, Gold, Pumpkin

I am entering this project into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - #180 'A Pinch and a Punch'

Just Magnolia - 'Anything Goes'

MDUC - 'Frame It'

Crafty Creations - #135 'Anything But a Square'

White Christmas

2011-09-05T22:00:00.000+01:00

Good Evening all,

Sorry I have been awol for a few weeks but I have been a little poorly, I have been barking more than Dexter for the last few weeks which has left me unable to get any sort of decent sleep, meaning I just about had enough energy to get through a day at the shop and little more.

Anyway I have quite a few creations to share with you now, but here is the first of my many attempts using the beautiful images from Chocolate Baroque. I have become completely addicted to the very talented Glenda's designs and am thrilled to now stock them in my store.

This first card uses a delightful image from the 'Home Sweet Home' collection and I have teamed it with lots of white coredinations and a gorgeous dp from the GCD 'Ella Blue' pad, coloured with promarkers and finished with a sprinkling of stickles, pearls and a cute charm.

Materials:

Image: Chocolate Baroque 'Home Sweet Home'

Colouring: Promarkers

Papers: Coredinations, GCD 'Ella Blue'

Punches: Martha Stewart

Dies: Nestabilities, Cuttlebug

Extras: Pumice Stone DI, Stardust Stickles

Promarker Colour Recipe:

House: Ivory, Vanilla

Roof and Windowsills: Cinnamon, Shale

Eves: Pastel Blue

I am entering this into the follwing creations:

The Crafty Pad - Challenge #137 'Blue and Brown'

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #180 'A Pinch and a Punch'

Sweet Stampin - 'Anything But Birthday'

Stampavie and More - 'Christams in Summer'

Passion for Promarkers - #115 'Anything Goes'

I Love Promarkers - #81 'Anything Goes'

A Little Bit of Steampunk!

2011-08-14T22:34:00.001+01:00

Hello all,
Just a quick post tonight. I wanted to share with you a card I made for a workshop called 'Shimmer and Shine'. I wanted to show that you can put a bit of glitz into a card for a male.

The shimmer was added by using the yummy Graphite Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels to create some of the cogs and the shine was created with silver pearl card for the rest of the cogs.

Materials Used:

DP's: Craft Creations and Coredinations

Embossing Folders: Steampunk by Tim Holtz

Stamps: Clocks and Sentiment by Hero Arts

Dies: Sprockets by Spellbinders, Cogs 'On The Edge' by Tim Holtz
Everything was distressed with Black Soot DI.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Crafty Catz - #95 'Emboss It'
Totally Gorjuss - #93 'Round and Round'
Charisma Cardz - #32 'Distressing'
Craft Your Days Away - #26 'Birthday Celebrations'
Simply Create - #50 'Time to Distress'

A Little Touch of Pink

2011-08-10T17:35:00.000+01:00

Hello! I thought it was about time I shared with you some new projects. I think if I remember rightly the inspiration for this came from a project by the very talented Kath in her cubbyhole. I love this stamp from Hero Arts and have used it so much.

Quite clean and simple from me but it's fun to experiment although still not 100% sure if this ticks all the boxes for me.

A is for Auburn

2011-08-03T09:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning folks,
Sorry once again for my absence, what with a visit from my in-laws, my birthday and hubby's hospital trips I haven't had a minute to post. Anyway here I am today with a DT creation for the ABC challenge and this weeks letter is 'A is for Auburn'.
We are sponsored by the fabulous Meljen Designs and myself and my teamies were provided with some great digi images to use, and I chose to work with this lovely little fairy.

Materials used:

Image: Meljens Designs

Papers: Basic Grey 'Pyrus', Coredinations

Flowers: Papermania

Colouring Medium: Promarkers

Punches: Martha Stewart

Dies: Nestabilities

I am entering this card into the following challenge:
Allsorts - Week #114 'Free and Easy'

Great News About Our ABC Blog Hop!!!

2011-07-20T12:33:00.001+01:00

Great news! We have decided to extend the ABC blog hop.

We are keeping our birthday blog hop open for one more week!
If you have not entered our birthday blog hop yet, you now have plenty of time to get creative.
Our hop will now close on 25th July at 18.00 GMT, all winners will be chosen at random after this date and published on the ABC challenge blog by 29th July.

Please check out my last post for the Hop Order and don't forget to create something fab for the challenge as well.

Happy Crafting!

p.s Sorry I have been awol for the last couple of weeks getting a little stressed waiting for hubby to go back into hospital. Unfortunately his ankle that he broke badly in December has not healed so has to be re broken and may have to be permanently fused in place. This may explain my loss of mojo, as well as being very busy at the shop. However, I have a few creations to share with you so as soon as they are photographed I will be posting them.

Everyone Needs a Little Time Out...ABC Birthday Blog Hop

2011-07-06T09:00:00.009+01:00

Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday to us........

Wow can you believe that the ABC Challenge Blog is 3 Years Old! Well today we would like to invite you to join in our fabulous Blog Hop. There are loads of prizes up for grabs so remember to visit all members in turn and make sure to leave them a comment and some love to be in with a chance to win one of the super prizes kindly donated by our many sponsors.

Back to the challenge, this week it's on to the letter Y so the theme is yesterday so use your imagination. You could choose a vintage theme or choose from any of the past ABC challenge themes. I chose to use the theme of D is for Distressing.

I chose this gorgeous image by Stamping Bella 'Anna On Her Time Out Chair' which is available from my very generous sponsor Joanna Sheen who has kindly offered a £10 voucher to be spent in her online shop for one lucky commenter who leaves a comment on my blog at the bottom of this post.

I have stamped onto kraft paper and coloured this cutie with Prismacolour Pencils. The whole thing has been distressed with Frayed Burlap DI. The scrummy DP's are Hopscotch by Basic Grey, I added a few punched flowers some lace, pearls and faux stitching and that was that.

Little Close Up of Anna

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - Challenge #76 'Stitching/Faux Stitching

Sweet Stampin - 'Use Something Unusual' (I have never coloured on kraft paper with pencils before)

Allsorts - Week 110 'Free and Easy'

A Spoon Full of Sugar - #159 'Sewing' Real or Faux

Stampin for the Weekend - #11 'My Favourite Things' (I love to use lace, pearls, flowers and especially kraft paper, just learning with the pencils but loving them!!)

Well good luck with the challenge and here's the order for the blog hop. You should have reached me by first visiting Vicky but if not just check the list below and make sure you visit all the team.

1 - Vicky
2 - Distressed Miss aka Me
3 - Sue C
4 - Hanna
5 - Emma
6 - Cecilia
7 - Gro
8 - Sari
9 - Lin
10 - Jackie
11 - Kendra
12- Angelique
13- Karli
14- Suzanne T
15 - Lols
16 - Ali
17 - Sandie
18 - Cathy
19 - Ruby
20 - An
21 - Minna

A Little Sprinkling of Fairy Dust

2011-06-27T22:23:00.000+01:00

Good evening all,

I hope you are well and have the sunshine where you are, it has been a scorcher here!

This evening I just wanted to share with you a bit of a different card for me. I taught a class last week called Silhouettes and used these fabulous fairy stamps by Lindsay Mason and totally fell in love with them.

The scrummy lilac paper is from Fancy Pants to which I added lots of Dusty Concord Distress Ink, the glitter was added witha Sakura Clear Glitter Pen.

Anyway I ''ll be back soon to share more crafty projects but until then Happy Crafting!

Big Hugs

Clare

ABC Challenge X Is For............X Marks The Spot!!!

2011-06-22T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hello to all that have not given up on me.
Huge apologies for my absence but I have been super busy helping to organise our towns Summer Fayre and unfortunately my mojo is still having a crisis. In fact as I type it sits in the corner of the room rocking gently to and fro.
Anyway I have managed to muster up enough creative juices to create a card for this weeks ABC challenge. The letter this time is X! so X Marks The Spot and we would like to see your pirate creations. We are sponsered this week by the fab Bunny Zoe so why not give it a go?
I chose to use a collection of my fabulous Magnolia Pirate images and created a tunnel card. The stunning Treaure Map DP is from an old collection by DCWV. Everything is coloured with Promarkers and I added a few Piratey buttons from my stash.

Lil Close Up

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges - #C4C92 'Add Twine, Floss, String etc...

Marks Finest Papers - Speedy The Cats Friends Challenge #60 'Use at Least 1 Button'

Hope you enjoy the challenge and I will try and be back with something new to share very soon.
Happy Crafting!
Big Hugs
Clare
xx

ABC Challenge 'W is for..........Wish'

2011-06-08T09:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning,
Wow can't believe it's Wednesday already and time for another fab challenge over on ABC which is sponsored by the wonderful Lily of The Valley. We are nearing the end of the alphabet and this week the letter is W is for.........Wish! (Fairytale) so think magical.
I have used another gorgeous Magnolia image 'Magical Tilda' and placed her front and centre on this napkin fold card.

The DP's are from Craft Creations and the scrummy border punch is a Martha Stewart. Coloured with Promarkers as usual then smothered with stardust stickles and Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist. The beautiful sentiment is from LOTV, the ribbon and pearls from my stash.

Inside View

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

TOMIC -Challenge #1 'Birthday Projects'

Just Magnolia - #110 'Anything Goes'

Cute Card Thursday - #167 'Embellish It!'

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa
Dress: Lavender, Orchid
Sleeves and Socks Shading: Ivory

Happy Crafting
Big Hugs
Clare
xx

WOW 'Take Time to Enjoy Life's Simple Pleasures!'

2011-06-05T22:15:00.000+01:00

Good evening all,
I hope you have all had a great weekend, myself, hubby and pooch spent the day with my parents and had a scrummy bbq it was a real good chill out day which was much needed. All feeling a little rubbish at the mo as after a long 6 months off work after his accident in December the consultant has informed us that hubby's foot has not mended properly and he requires another operation which could mean anything up to another 6 months off work. Hate to see hubby so frustrated and in pain and I have to say selfishly that it is not helping my crafting mojo at all so please bare with me.
Anyway this evening I want to share a very simple creation with you, a WOW card using the beautiful 'Juliet In A Field of Nasturtiums' by Stampavie.

The flowers and flourish dies are from Marianne D, the ovals are Nesties and the embossing folder is Swiss Dots from Cuttlebug. As usual I have coloured the beautiful Juliet with Promarkers and the lovely little sentiment is by Papermania.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - Challenge #72 'Let's Get Sentimental'

Sweet Stampin - 'Playing in the Summer Sun'

Allsorts - #106 'It's All White'

By The Cute and Girly - June 'In The Garden'

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa

Jeans: Tea Green, Grey Green

Shading on Blouse and Patch: Cool Grey 1

Flowers: Soft Peach, Peach

Leaves, Grass: Pear Green

Cool Rider

2011-06-01T22:08:00.001+01:00

Evening folks,
So sorry I've been awol for the last week but I took my shop to the Sincerely Yours Papercraft Show in Lincoln on Sunday so have been a little busy. I have to say the show was fantastic and it was great to meet up with so many crafting buddies and I would like to thank all of those that visited my little crafting corner for their support, sending big hugs xxx
Anyway time to share with you a new creation using yet another fabulous Kraftin Kimmie image. This time I have used the ever so coool! Danny. I have gone for quite a simple layout as I didn't want to detract from the image. I used DP's from the 'Oliver' range by BG and just added a few metal cogs created using the Sprightly Sprockets Nesties and the clouds were created with chalk.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday - #113 'Bugs or Boys'
Party Time Tuesdays - #18 'Anything Goes'
Simon Says - 'Father's Day/For a Male'
Craft Your Days Away - #21 'Father's Day/Special Man'

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair and Jacket: Cool Grey 1, 3, 4, 5 and Black
Jeans: Cornflower, Midnight Blue
Shoes: Cool Grey 1, 3, 4
Shades: Cool Grey 1, 3, 4, 5
Bike: Berry Red, Crimson, Cool Grey 1, 3, 4, 5 and Black
Tyres: Cool Grey 1, 3, 4, 5, and Black
Shadow: Warm Grey 1 and 3

'V is for.........Violet' ABC Challenge

2011-05-25T19:24:00.001+01:00

Afternoon folks,
Sorry I'm a little late posting today it has been a bit manic here but anyway nuff about that for now as it's time once again for another fab challenge over ABC and this time the challenge is 'V is for Violet'. So it's time to think about all that is purpley! (not sure that's a word but nevermind). Well I chose to use another gorgeously sassy diva from Kraftin Kimmie known as 'Vivienne'. All of the beautiful DP's are from the Paris Nights pad by GCD. I lightly distressed everything with Black Soot DI, coloured with Promarkers and added some sparkle with some Stardust Stickles.

The lace I coloured with Promarkers and I added mores stickles to the yummy violet rose cos you can never have enough bling!! Add a few more pearls, some scrummy brads and voile!

Little close up

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Crafty Catz - #83 'Anything'

Paper Sundaes - #70 'Pop It Up (Tickets and Vivienne raised with Silicone Glue)

I Love Promarkers - #67 'Pearls'

CReative Card Crew - 'Anything Goes'

By The Cute and Girly - May - 'Anything Goes'

Sketch Saturday - #156 'Sketch' sponsered by Bunny Zoe

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Saffron, Baby Pink

Hair: Cool Grey 3, 4, 5, Black

Leotard, Feathers and Shoes: Orchid, Purple

Happy Crafting!

Hugs

Clare

A Touch of Monochrome

2011-05-23T10:00:00.000+01:00

Good morning to all in the land of blog,

I hope everyone had a great weekend, I had a fab afternoon yesterday doing some extreme gardening at my parents house which has left me covered in nettle stings but it felt great to be out in the sunshine!
I really just wanted to share this quick card with you today. I created this for a workshop on how to use nestabilities in a different way. I think everyone gets stuck in a rut and sometimes forgets to explore the possibilities of products. This is such a simple technique here, I just used the nestie to create a debossed frame instead of using it to die cut a shape.

The gorgeous main stamped image is 'Pop Stems' from Hero Arts which I simply stamped with black memento and then dotted some of the image and the flower centres with lots of silver stickles. The scroll stamp is from Penny Black and is actually a Christmas stamp with snowflakes but I have strategically placed the flowers to cover these. The greeting stamp is by Papermania as are the punches used to create the flowers. I then added ribbon and pearls from my stash.
I am entering this into the following challenges:
Allsorts - #104 'Birthdays' (Big Happy Birthday to You!!)
Truly Scrumptious - #57 'Anything Goes'
Simply Create - #44 'Special Day/Event'
Simon Says - 'Sparkle and Shine'
Anyway, hope you like it and that you have a great day.
Hugs
Clare
x

Picking Apples

2011-05-21T11:00:00.002+01:00

Good morning,

Wow I have even impressed myself. Why you may ask, well 3 posts in a week and more up my sleeve! Not bad ehh? hee hee :-)

Anyway I wanted to share this little card I made for a workshop on DIY embellishments. The flower was made from scratch as was the flower shaped enamel buttons.

The sketch I used is pretty old and I apologise but I can't remember where it came from but it was great to use. The papers are yet again 'Ella Blue' from GCD, teamed with French Roast Coredinations. I used Promarkers to colour and everything was distressed with Frayed Burlap DI.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Cupcake Craft Challenges - 'In The Garden'

Crafty Catz - #83 'Anything Goes'

Fab 'n' Funky - #73 'Make Your Own Blooms'

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by

big hugs

It's a Nice Day For a White Wedding....

2011-05-18T22:14:00.000+01:00

Good evening all,

Thought I would share with you a bit of a different card for me. I designed this card for a class of mine to show off the latest Marianne D cut and emboss folders. I haven't used mirror card for ages and there's not an ounce of distressing! Anyway I do like the clean feel of it and it's good to mix it up a bit. As you can see I used the gorgeous Magnolia bride and groom from the last 'Wedding Collection' and coloured them with Promarkers.

Little close up of the happy couple

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers - #46 'Embossing'

Stamp Something - 'Anything Goes'

Totally Gorjuss - #80 'Not Square'

Happy Crafting and Big Hugs

Clare

Florence Catching Some Rays

2011-05-16T19:57:00.000+01:00

Good evening my fellow bloggers,

I hope everyone had a good weekend and managed to find plenty of crafting time. So pleased blogger is back up and running felt really lost without it. Anyway, I managed to get some more sample cards done for the Lincoln show and thought I would share this card with you using the very cool Florence from Kraftin Kimmie. The DP's are MME and and Doodlebug teamed with Coredinations.

I created this card for a class I ran last week which was how to use Nestabilities in a different way. For this card I used the negative frame created instead of the positive shape. This was then raised on pads to create 2 recessed panels, a little distressing on the bunting and sand dunes to give it texture and hey presto! As normal I used my trusty Promarkers to colour Florence and the shells.

I have just sent this card to my friends daughter who is in hospital at the mo after a big op so I would like to send her a huge hug and can't wait to see her back home.

I am entering Florence into the following challenges:

Kraftin Kimmie - #78 'Girls Rock!'

Cute Card Thursday - #164 'It's So Distressing'

Paper Sundaes - #69 'Birthday Creations'

Stamp Something - 'Anything Goes'

Passion for Promarkers - #99 'For a Teenager'

Charisma Cardz - #19 'Under the Weather'

The Crafty Pad - #121 'Holes'

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Saffron, Baby Pink

Hair: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Sunflower, Gold

Dress & Glasses Frames: French Navy

Hairband & Trims: Poppy

Glasses Lenses: Cool Grey 1, 3, 5 & 5

Happy Crafting and Thanks for Stopping By!

ABC Challenge 'U is for..........Underneath'

2011-05-11T09:00:00.002+01:00

Morning all sorry I've been awol for the last week but it has been a seriously stressful week, anyway lets hope for a quieter end to the week. Can't believe it's time for another ABC challenge but it is and this week the letter is U is for Underneath so use your imagination. This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Wags 'n' Whiskers.

I have used this gorgeous image from Sarah Kay 'Josephine with her pet cat Kiki', coloured with Promarkers and teamed with the stunning papers from First Edition 'Love Letters'. I used a gem brad to create the swivel panel which hides the hidden sentiment (underneath) which is from Hero Arts. Not sure what happened to my camera but the colours look really flat so must investigate.

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Cinnamon
Dress: Pear Green, Marsh Green
Cardigan and Shoes: Carnation, Fuschia
Hat: Satin, Putty
Hat Trim and Belt: Burgandy
Cat: Cool Grey 1 and 3

Sketch for Magical Mondays

2011-05-02T08:00:00.004+01:00

Morning all,

Wow can't believe it's another bank holiday, I hope you are all enjoying another lovely long weekend. Anyway it's time for another challenge over at Magical Mondays and you have a fab sketch to work with created by our own very talented Heidi. Sadly this is my last challenge for the Magical Mondays DT but I would like to say a huge thank you to the whole team as I have loved working with you all and wish you every success in the future.

So on to my card, I chose to use Devilish Donna by Kenny K and as always coloured her with Promarkers. I used fab DP's from Magnolia which I distressed with Black Soot Distress Ink. I added some mini safety pins to capture the goth look then smothered it with some gorgeous flowers and pearls from my stash. The wings were given the sparkle treatment with Crystal Stickles.

A little close of the sassy Donna

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - #67 'Favourite Hair Colour Combo'

Stamp Something - 'Something with Wings'

Stampavie and More - #139 'Pearls' (mini black pearls on image and sentiment)

Sarah Hurley - #3 'Butterflies/Things with Wings'

Party Time Tuesdays - #13 'Anything Goes'

Lets Ink It Up! - #14 'Embellish It'

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Cool Grey 1-5
Dress and Boots: Orchid, Purple
Lips: Maroon
Eyes: Lime Green, Bright Green

T is for......Trouble

2011-04-27T08:00:00.004+01:00

Good morning all,
I hope you all enjoyed the amazing sunshine at the weekend and that you didn't eat too much chocolate!
Its time once again for another challenge over at ABC and this time the letter is 'T is for Trouble'. This week we are thrilled to be sponsored by the fabulous Kenny K who kindly sent the DT a selection of amazing digi's to use. I chose to use the very sassy 'Club Kid' and thoroughly enjoyed colouring her. Sorry this is such a short post but loads of work to do so happy crafting and I'll be back soon.

Materials Used

Image: Club Kid by Kenny K

Papers: Fancy Pants, Coredinations

Colouring: Promarkers

Sentiment: Hero Arts

Buttons: Papermania

Bling: Prima

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday - #152 Sketch sponsored by Sparkle Creations

Totally Gorjuss - #77 'Bling It On'

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Sunflower, Gold
Jacket: Cool Aqua, Sky Blue
Jeans: Cornflower, Midnight Blue
Trainers and Tie: Lime Green, right Green

Magical Mondays 'Monochromatic' (Not just Black and White)

2011-04-18T12:26:00.001+01:00

Morning all,
Well I snuck off yesterday and did my very first craft show for Sincerely Yours in Thetford, Norfolk. Wow I am sooo tired this morning and I ache all over from lugging boxes of stamps and paper pads around from 5.30 in the morning until I finally collapsed back on my lovely sofa at 8'o'clock last night. However, it was lovely to meet so many wonderful ladies who also share my love of all things crafty and I can't wait to meet up with you all again in May at the Lincoln Sincerely Yours Papercraft Show.
Anyway, It's time for another fab challenge over at Magical Mondays and it was my turn to pick the theme so I opted for 'Monochromatic' but don't panic all you colour lovers it is not just black and white it just means various tones of one colour. This week we are being sponsored by The Crafty Purple Frog who have kindly donated some decoupage sheets for the winner.
I know I have only just posted a card using this image but I adore this little cutie so had to use her again and as you can see I chose Pink as my colour. I kept it very simple for me as I wanted to show her off.

Materials Used

Image: Baby Fairy Flora from Stampavie

Colouring: Promarkers

Papers: Coredinations, First Edition 'Love Letters'

Nestabilities and flowers, pearls and ribbon from my stash

Promarker Colour Recipe

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Dress: Pink Carnation, Fuschia

Grass: Pear Green

Flower: Pink Carnation, Cerise

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon

I would like to finish this post with a huge thank you to the lovely Jayne who hosted this weeks challenge for me as I was so busy getting everything ready for the show.

Thanks hunny you are a star.

Hugs

Clare

'Boys will be Boys'

2011-04-06T19:13:00.003+01:00

Hello all,

wow I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine it has been amazing here this afternoon almost as if summer had arrived. Anyway I found some time to get another sample done for the Sincerely Yours show and I couldn't resist using this fab Mo Manning image 'Paul Texting' by Stampavie. It is so great to have something suitable for teenage boys.

I have used the fantastic blokey 'Oliver' DP's from Basic Grey and as always I have coloured Paul with my trusty Promarkers. Everything has been distressed with Frayed Burlap and Walnut Stain and I added a little faux stitching and a heap of buttons for texture.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday - #149 'Sponsored by Whimsy Stamps'

A Spoonfull of Sugar - #146 'Tons of Texture'

Craft Your Days Away - #17 'Spots and Stripes'

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Cinnamon, Cocoa

Hat & Jumper Stripe: Cardinal Red, Burgandy

Jumper: Pear Green, Marsh Green

Jeans: Blue Pearl, Cornflower, Midnight Blue

Trainers: Cinnamon, Cocoa

Bag: Pastel Beige, Warm Grey 1, Warm Grey 3

Anyway should have more to share with you soon.

Happy Crafting!

Magical Mondays 'Swirls and Pearls'

2011-04-04T08:00:00.002+01:00

Morning all,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend, I spent a great day with family and was spoilt rotten by my beautiful furry boy 'Dexter' who sent hubby to buy me flowers, choccies and the fab new Hairy Bikers cook book!
Oh I absolutely love this little cutie from Stampavie 'Baby Fairy Flora' designed by Mo Manning isn't she just adoreable? Once again I have used the new DP's from the Dessert Blooms collection by First Edition, the glitter on them is stunning.
Anyway it's time for another great challenge over at Magical Mondays and this time the theme is 'Pearls and Swirls' chosen by the lovely Marion. Jayne has kindly donated a set of LOTV dreamy circular sentiments stamps like the one I have used, so make sure you give it a go.

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Soft Peach

Hair: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Sunflower

Dress: Saffron, Apricot

Flower: Dusky Rose, Cerise, Pear Green

Grass and shading added with Prisma pencils

The wings are smothered with Stardust Stickles, the WOC flowers are spritzed with Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist and everything is distressed with Frayed Burlap DI.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - #74 'It's a Sketch'

By The Cute and Girly - April Challenge 'Anything Cute and Girly'

Paper Sundaes - #63 'Spring Blossoms'

Charisma Cardz - #13 'Bling and Sparkles'

Creative Card Crew - 'For a Child'

The Crafty pad - #115 'Flowers'

Allsorts - #97 'Blooming Blossoms'

Well I thinks thats all for today so have a good one and happy crafting!

Hugs

Clare

Find the Artist in You! and Papercraft Show News!!!

2011-04-01T21:13:00.002+01:00

Yeah I survived my stocktake for another year woohoo!!

I just can't stop colouring these great images from Simply Sassy they are so much fun. Also have you seen these gorgeous papers from First Edition, they have all just come into stock in my shop and I love them all. I have used papers from the 'Dessert Blooms' collection and already have more creations on the go using more of their fab designs.

Image: 'Artistic Goddess' Simply Sassy

Colouring: Promarkers

Papers: First Edition 'Dessert Blooms'

Flowers: WOC

Punch: Martha Stewart

Vine Leaf Die: Marianne D

Pearls: Prima

I am entering this car in the following challenge:

Stamptacular Sunday - #104 'No Kids Allowed...Birthday!

Anyway sorry this is a bit short and sweet but I am up to my eyeballs getting everything ready for my very first show. Yep I am taking my shop on the road, if you fancy coming along to see me I will be taking part in the Sincerely Yours Papercraft Show on Sunday 29th May at Lincoln Showground. I am so excited and I can't wait to meet some of my fellow bloggers. So I 'd best get back to the grind.

Happy Crafting

Hugs

Clare

I Like You a Latte!! ABC Challenge Card R is for.........Roses

2011-03-30T08:00:00.003+01:00

Wow morning all!

Can you believe that tomorrow is the last day of March! is it just me or is this year just disappearing before our eyes. Anyway, once again it is time for team A from the lovely ABC DT to share their inspiration with you for another fab challenge. This week we have reached the letter 'R' and would love to see your creations using 'Roses'. Also we are being sponsored by the lovely Nicki from Bunny Zoe Crafts so please show your support!

I have chosen to use the gorgeously quirky image from Simply Sassy called 'Love a Latte'. These images are great fun to colour and work really well for teens (and us older girlies who just don't wanna grow up!). The papers are once again from my much loved 'Ella Blue' paper pad by GCD.

I have smothered it with loads of roses which I first spritzed with Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist and finished everything else with Frayed Burlap DI and faux stitching.

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Soft Peach

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Umber

Top and Boots: Tea Green, Grey Green

Skirt: Cinnamon, Shale

Stool Legs: Cool Grey 3, 5

Seat: Slate, Cool Grey 4

Mug: Cool Grey 1, 3

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Allsorts - #96 'For a Special Lady'

Charisma Cardz - #12 'Birthday for a Teen'

Craft Your Days Away - #16 'For a Mum or Special Lady'

Well I had better go as I have a lovely class of ladies to teach this morning followed by a very boring and tedious stocktake. Hey ho wish me luck!

Happy crafting!

Hugs

Clare

Magical Mondays Challenge 'Shaped Cards'

2011-03-21T08:00:00.003Z

Good morning folks,
Wow! it's time for another fab challenge over at Magical Mondays we had some amazing entries for our 'Spring' challenge so I can't wait to see what you come up with this time.
This week our theme has been chosen by Jayne who wants to see 'Shaped Cards', but remember you still need to use a magical image such as a fairy, pixie or mermaid etc in order to be in with a chance of winning a great prize which is being kindly donated by The Stamp Fairy.com
I have used the gorgeous 'Nerissa' from Kraftin Kimmie teamed with the beautiful 'Kioshi' DP's from Basic Grey. As always I have used Promarkers and the beautiful silk ribbon was a gift from the lovely Lacey(thanks hun love this stuff).

The scalloped card was cut using a Marianne D die and the cute little starfish are also Kraftin Kimmie and given the glittery touch using Stardust Stickles. The whole thing is distressed using Walnut Stain DI.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz - Challenge #11 'To Die For'

Lets Ink It Up - Challenge #11 'Die Cuts/Punches'
Pink Gem Designs - Challenge #17 'Anything But Square'

Promarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Saffron, Soft Peach

Hair: Raw Sienna, Terracotta, Henna

Tail: Tea Green, Soft Green

Shell: Pale Pink, Baby Pink

Starfish: Vanilla, Mustard

Q is for.......Quotes ABC Challenge

2011-03-16T08:00:00.011Z

Good morning all,

Well Team A over at ABC are ready with another challenge for you today and this weeks letter is 'Q..... is for Quotes' We are sponsored by the lovely Lacey over at Stamp and Create so well worth a go. We had some amazing entries for last weeks challenge so it would be great to see more of your fabulous creations this week.

This is my first card using a Hanglar image and I'm hooked! I have used the gorgeous DP's from MME, coloured with Promarkers and gone a bit mad again with flowers and pearls again. However I made this card for a very special friend of mine so I really couldn't use too many flowers!
I am entering this in the following challenges:
Just Magnolia & Hanglar - Week #97 'Sketch'
Totally Gorjuss - #71 'Pearls and Lace'
Secret Crafter - #125 'Flowers for Mum' (female themed card with flowers)
Sarah Hurley - #33 'Flowers'

Materials:

Image: Hanglar

Papers: MME

Punch: Martha Stewart

Flowers: WOC

Colouring: Promarkers

Thanks for looking!

Hugs

Clare

Spring has Sprung at Magical Mondays!

2011-03-07T09:00:00.004Z

Good morning all in blogland,
Thank you for stopping by I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I had a great day crafting yesterday with my mum and did loads of brainstorming for new and exciting classes to run in the shop.
Well it's that time again, time for another fabulous challenge over at Magical Mondays. There were loads of amazing entries for our last 'Lace' challenge so I hope to see lots of entries for todays challenge. This time we want to see 'Springtime' colours so dig out those fresh florals and pretty prints but remember you must use a magical image to be in with a chance to win. This week we have a sheet of 'Sweet Pea' stamps up for grabs which have kindly been donated by our very own Jayne, thanks hunny!!

so for my DT creation I decided to make a tealight holder card and went ultra 'springy' with my green and yellow (yes yellow! as many of you know yellow is not my first choice) dotty dp's. The gorgeous cutie is from LOTV AND as usual I coloured her with Promarkers. The lacey border was created with a fab EK Success deep edger punch then as you can see I went a little mad with flowers and finished with a metal charm, stardust stickles on the wings and a sprinkling of tiny pearls.

I almost forgot the fab sentiment stamp is from Hero Arts and one of my very favourites.
I am entering this in the following challenges:
Simon Says - 'No Cook Recipe' 1 Image, 2 dp's and 3 Embellishments (Charm, Flowers, Pearls)
Passion for Promarkers - #89 'Sugar Rush' (super girly I took the 'use as many flowers as you like' a bit literally!)
By the Cute and Girly - 'Springtime'
Stampin for the Weekend - #5 'Springtime'
Cute Card Thursday - #154 'Signs of Spring'
The Crafty Pad - #111 'Use a Ribbon'
Bunny Zoes Crafts - #9 'Spring Flowers Everywhere!'

Promarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Ivory, Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Gold
Top: Meadow Green, Apple, Buttercup, Tulip Yellow
Tutu: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow
Shoes: Meadow Green, Apple, Sandstone

Happy Stamping
Hugs
Clare xx

ABC DT Card P is for............Pink!

2011-03-02T19:49:00.001Z

Good morning all,

Well its time for another challenge over at ABC and this time we are bringing you P is for Pink. We are lucky to be sponsored by the wonderful Kraftin Kimmie whom have kindly donated 2 stamps of the winners choice, how great is that!

I have used this gorgeous image from Penny Black and teamed it with the beautiful 'Pretty Please' DP's from MME.

Anyway sorry this is such a short post but I have loads to prepare for classes but I will be back soon with some more creations I want to share.

Magical Mondays 'Lace' DT Card

2011-02-21T09:00:00.002Z

Good morning all,

Wow another week gone and time for a new challenge over at Magical Mondays and this week we want to see you use Lace in your creation. We are being sponsered by the fabulous Pollycraft whom have donated 5 digi images for the winner.

Materials used:

Stamps: LOTV

Papers: MME 'Wild Asparagus'

Colouring: ProMarkers

Flowers and Pearls: WOC and Prima

Swirls: Marianne D

Lace: Cloudnine Crafts

Distress Ink: Tumbled Glass

Stickles: Stardust

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Friday Sketchers - Challenge #142

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge #68 'Check it Out'

Stampin Royalty - Challenge #59 'Mark it Up'

Sukkersott - Challenge #113 'Lace, Pearls and Flowers'

Truly Scrumptious - Challenge #51 'Swirls and Pearls'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa

Dress: Tea Green, Cool Aqua, Meadow, Apple

Wings: Ivory, Vanilla

Star: Tulip Yellow

O is for..... 'Old Fashioned' ABC Challenge

2011-02-16T09:00:00.001Z

Morning folks!

Hope everyone is well, still feeling a little low but time will heal.

Anyway, on with the crafting! Today over on ABC we are up to the letter O which means we want to see 'Old Fashioned' designs. This week we are being sponsored by the fabulous Meljen Designs who are giving away 4 images of the winners choice. Meljen Designs kindly supplied the DT with some fabulous images to use and I chose this beautiful sentiment and teamed it with the lovely 'Tilda with Peony'

Materials

Papers: Basic Grey 'Curio'

Stamps: Magnolia, Meljen Designs

Colouring: ProMarkers, Prisma Pencils, Distress Ink

Dies: Nestabilities, Marianne D

Flowers: Prima, Handmade

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - Challenge #56 'Flowers, Lace, Distressing, Pink'

Friday Sketchers - Sketch #141

Cute Card Thursday - #151 'Hearts and Flowers'
The Crafty Pad - Challenge #108 'Hearts'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa

Apron: Pale Pink, Antique Pink

Dress and Shoes: Cinnamon, Shale

Socks: Ivory, Vanilla

Background: Ivory

Peony: Pale Pink, Antique Pink

Leaves: Pear Green

Princess Tilda in Pink and Chocolate

2011-02-14T10:50:00.000Z

Morning all, see it slipped already no post since last Monday!! sorry.
Been a pretty bad weekend sadly I lost my nan on Saturday after a very short spell in hospital, but at least she is at peace now and not in any pain.
Didn't get round to doing much this weekend so I thought I would post this card that I made in one of my workshops the other week but never got round to posting.
The theme was 'Shaker cards', so I decided to combine this with an easel design and used beadazzles to fill the shaker.

'Princess Tilda' is one of my very favourite Tilda's as she is just so pretty and lovely to colour.
I am entering this in the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes - Challenge #56 'Flowers,Lace, Distressing, Pink'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Tilda

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Dress: Pale Pink, Baby Pink

Petticoat and Shoes: Cinnamon, Shale

Tree

Trunk: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Flowers: Pale Pink, Baby Pink

Leaves: Pear Green

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa

Tiara covered with loads of Stardust Stickles

Magical Mondays Challenge 'Love'

2011-02-07T09:00:00.002Z

Morning all,
Sorry this has to be a quick post but I have loads to do in the shop today! Anyway I am thrilled to be back with the wonderful Magical Mondays DT and would like to thank Vicky again for giving me a little break to get sorted. Well today the theme for the challenge over at Magical Mondays is 'Love' so we want to see hearts and romance in bucket loads. We are being sponsered by our very own Lacey and her fab shop Stamp and Create so please go and check out the fab prize she has put up.

I chose to use this beautiful fairy from Paper Makeup teamed with this gorgeous collection of DP's from MME (I think the collection is called 'Be Loved'). I used a whole heap of nesties on this card as well as the Marianne D circle scallop die. I used promarkers to colour as usual and distressed everything with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Friday Sketchers - Challenge #140 'sponsored by Stempel-Phantasien'

Allsorts - Week 89 'Love, Love, Love'

I Love Promarkers - Week 51 'Anything Goes but you must use ProMarkers'

Stamptacular Sunday - #97 'Hearts Gone Wild!'

The Crafty Pad - #107 'Love is in the Air'

Stampin for the Weekend - #3 'St Valentines Day'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Pale Pink

Hair: Ivory, Vanilla, Gold

Dress: Tea Green, Grey Green, Pale Pink, Antique Pink

Heart: Berry Red

N is for.......Nesties

2011-02-02T09:00:00.005Z

Good morning everyone,

Yeah my first DT card for ages. Well I'm back with the wonderful ABC team just in time for the letter N, which this time is for Nestabilities. We also have a great sketch from the talented Heidi to work with so have fun with it. We are being sponsored by the fab Nikki from Bunny Zoe Crafts so well worth an entry.

I haven't used this manga girl for a long time so I thought she needed an outing. The papers are from the Basic Grey 'Bittersweet' collection and as always I have used ProMarkers to colour.

Stash Used

Papers: Basic Grey 'Bittersweet'

Flowers: WOC

Image: Sugar Nellie

Sentiment: Papermania

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Crafty Catz - Challenge #67 'Flowers'
Paper Sundaes - Challenge #54 'Valentines'
Basic Grey - #36 'Flower Power'
Wild Orchid - #16 'Love Is'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Cool Grey 1-4
Dress and Shoes: Cinnamon, Shale
Stripes on Sleeves and Hair Bows: Pale Pink, Antique Pink

Rock it Out in Black and White!!!!

2011-02-01T12:05:00.001Z

Hi again,

Here is one for the boys! I love monochrome designs and they seem to work really well for mens designs. This is one of my fave manga images from Sugar Nellie just perfect for awkward teens. The sentiment comes from the great Rockstar set from Inkadinkado and the DP's are from Fancy Pants. Add afew stars, buttons and distress ink and it's done.

I used the Iron Fence border punch from Martha Stewart to edge the front panel of the card. The image is coloured with the Cool Grey range of ProMarkers.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

The Crafty Pad - 'Something For The Boys'

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 65 'As You Like It'

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Challenge 96 'Whateva!'

See you again tomorrow with my first DT card in a long time!

Hugs

Clare

Frosty Santa's Little Helper

2011-01-30T11:58:00.000Z

Well good morning all,

I'm back!! still living in a world of chaos but I couldn't stay away any longer. So without further ado here is a little wintery design to get me started. I have decided this year to try and make at least some of my Christmas cards throughout the year (it will be a first!) so here goes.

I have used the gorgeous 'Santa's Little Helper' from Magnolia and coloured her in a sort of vintage frosty style with my Promarkers. Lots of layers of lovely coredinations card edged in pumice distress ink and teamed with the beautiful Ella Blue Dp's from GCD.

The snowflakes are Cuttlebug and the stunning metal brad is from Dovecraft. I recycled the ribbon from a pack of socks (how very green or tight of me, you choose). The dots are opal liquid pearls and stardust stickles. I am entering this in the following challenges:

Just Magnolia - Week 91 'Going Dotty'

Stamp Something - 'Winter Somethings'

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 65 'As You Like It'

Allsorts - Week 88 'Saving Nature' (Recycled ribbon from pack of socks)

The Shabby Tea Room - Week 46 'Winter Wonderland'

Passion for Promarkers - Week 84 'Let it Shine'

Let's Ink It Up - Challenge 8 'Anthing Goes'

Artistic or Wonky! shot to give you some idea of the dimension hmmm!

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Hat and Dress: Pastel Blue

Apron: Ivory, Vanilla

Socks: Ivory, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cocoa

I would also just like to say a huge thank you for all your kind words whilst I was going through my little crisis.

Hugs

Clare

Little Update

2011-01-29T15:06:00.000Z

Hi to everyone,
Sorry it's been such a long time since my last post but I thought I'd better post a little update.
Firstly the shop continues to dry out nicely, I am still getting a whole tank of water out from the dehumidifier every day! but the awful smell has gone and I am back to some sort of normality in the shop. As far as hubby goes he is still at home and cannot put any weight on his leg at all. Hopefully they will be removing the pins in the next 2 or 3 weeks and then we go from there. It is such a long process and he is climbing the walls but we have to be patient.
Anyway, I finally managed to get some pics of some cards I have made recently so should be posting them either tomorrow or Monday. I hope to return to my fabulous DT's very soon as I have missed them loads.
All the best
Hugs
Clare
xx

A Nightmare before Christmas

2010-12-19T20:12:00.000Z

Hi everyone,
So sorry I have been awol for a while. I don't have a card to share with you today but just thought I'd let you know why I haven't been about.
Well it all started last Saturday morning, I arrived at the shop at 8.15 to find that my workshop had been flooded due to thawing ice and snow running off the flat roof of the property behind mine, running down the walkway and straight under my workshop door! Well I had a class due to start at 10am and as my wonderful ladies arrived to begin crafting they were met by total chaos. I could not have asked more as they all set to work trying to save stock and sweep water away, unfortunately just as we all felt that a class may be possible with cardboard under our feet the water started again but this time with much more force as the pipes had now burst and the water was rushing in. One customer raced to get me sandbags and eventually the stopcock was found and the water turned off.
However, the drama did not stop there and as they say things come in three's. The phone rang and mum took the call and as she passed me the phone I knew something was up! A voice said "I am so sorry darling I am laying on a car park floor in Lincoln and I think I've broken my ankle" The voice belonged to my husband who had slipped on the ice and actually broken his ankle and his leg and needed surgery to pin him back together.
I trust you understand that crafting has not been my main priority and I will be taking a little break from my DT commitments. I will try and post some projects that I haven't yet shared with you as soon as I get a spare few minutes.
I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Hugs
Clare
x

ABC DT J is for Jewels and Sugar Nellie Wow Competition

2010-12-08T09:00:00.043Z

Good morning everyone,
Well it's time again for another challenge over at ABC. We have reached the letter J so we would like to see your creations using Jewels and Gems. We are sponsored by the fab Simon Says who is offering an amazing $25 voucher to use in their online store.
I have chosen to use the gorgeous 'Artistic Goddess' from the wonderfully quirky new Simply Sassy collection from Sugar Nellie.

I am entering this card into the fabulous Simply Sassy Competition that Karen is running over on the Sugar Nellie blog? You really need to get over there and have a go as there are some amazing prizes up for grabs. The main prize is the new fantastic Spellbinders Grand Calibur machine which I would love to win. Also Karen is looking for a new member for the Simply Sassy DT and I absolutely adore this range, they are really funky. Anyway all you need to do to enter is to create a White on White card and add any one of the Simply Sassy images which must be coloured. You can find out all about the competition here

I have coloured this beauty with ProMarkers and for the background I have used loads of Cuttlebug embossing folders to give texture to what could be a very plain backdrop. Lots of flourishes and bling to finish and voile!

Magical Mondays Challenge 'Wings'

2010-11-29T09:00:00.003Z

Hello!
I hope you are all good and the chilly white stuff is not causing you too much distress. I feel it may be a little quiet in the shop this week but I really can't blame people for not venturing out.
Anyway I'd better stop my rambling and get on with the task at hand. Today is the start of another fab challenge over at Magical Mondays this time we want to focus on 'Wings'. Please remember the whole idea behind this wonderful challenge blog is to promote all that is Magical, so whatever theme or sketch that is asked for every entry must use a magical image or it will not be counted. Well enough of the strict stuff here is my contribution for the DT.

I have coloured this gor -geous angel Tilda with ProMarkers and teamed her with some beautiful DP's from GCD's 'Paris Nights' collection. The frame is from a wonderful die set by Marianne D and the border punch is my fave from Martha Stewart.
I added some lace, velvet ribbon, flowers and bling from my stash to finish.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Quirky Crafts - #39 Cazzy's Recipe 'Black, White and 1 Other (Black, White and Cream)
Allsorts - #80 'Monochrome'
Crafty Creations - #95 'Christmas is Coming'
Daring Cardmakers - 'Spotty, Stripey Christmas'
Passion for Promarkers - 'Old and New' (Tilda stamp is very new and this was my very first MS punch so pretty old)

Thank you so much for visiting my little corner of Blogland and I hope you all have a fab week.

I is for...... 'Ice and Snow' ABC Challenge

2010-11-25T14:02:00.007Z

Good Afternoon!

Apologies this should have been posted yesterday but I was having a real nightmare with blogger!

Anyway, it's time for another ABC Challenge and this time we want you to think of Ice and Snow for the letter I.

This week we are sponsored by Wags and Whiskers, whom have kindly donated a fab prize.

Please remember you can only combine our challenge with a maximum of 4 others, you can enter more than once but each time must be a different project, ie card, layout etc

I have chosen to make a word book using some gorgeous paper from Basic Grey's Jovial collection and teamed it with lots of lovely images from Magnolia. I created the letters on my computer using the font 'Rockwell' then printed them onto card and covered with the DP's.

I spritzed the entire book with Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist for some added sparkle then coloured for England yeah! I used a Marrianne D snowflake die set to embellish and plenty of ribbon from my stash.

I know it will be a bit long winded but in case you wish to know what I've used I will include a ProMarker crib sheet for each of the characters.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

I Love Promarkers - #42 'Anthing Goes - with a bit of Sparkle'

Passion for Promarkers - 'Old and New' (Old stamps, and New papers)

A Spoonfull of Sugar - #131 'Anything Goes'

ABC Christmas Challenge - 'X is for Xmas'

Really Reasonable Ribbon - #12 'Christmas Theme'

Pile it On - #46 'Winter Means...' (Snow)

Totally Papercrafts - #43 'Snow and Snowflakes'

Top Tip Tuesday - #11 'Layer on Layer'

Simon Says - 'Let it Snow'

ProMarker Recipe for Snowman

Hat and Scarf: Pear Green, Moss

Hat Trim and Bobble: Ivory, Vanilla

Gloves: Poppy, Crimson

Buttons: Cool Grey 4 and 5

Nose: Apricot

ProMarker Recipe for Unwrapped Tilda
Skin: Blush, Soft Peach
Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Cocoa
Apron: Ivory and Vanilla
Dress Sleeves and Hair Bow: Cool Aqua
Socks: Ivory, Vanilla, Cool Aqua
Box: Sandstone, Cinnamon
Wrapping Paper: Poppy, Crimson
Label: Pear Green
Tag and String: Ivory, Vanilla, Sandstone

Santa's Little Helper:
Skin: Blush, Soft Peach
Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon
Hat and Dress: Poppy, Crimson
Apron and Hat Trim: Ivory Vanilla
Tights: Ivory, Vanilla, Pear Green, Moss

Edwin and Tilda Skating

Edwin

Skin: Blush, Soft Peach

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Hat and Jumper: Cinnamon, Shale

Hat Trim: Ivory and Vanilla

Jeans: Cornflower, Midnight Blue

Gloves: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Boots: Pastel Blue, Cool Grey 3

Tilda

Skin: Blush, Soft Peach

Hair: Cinnamon, Cocoa, Shale

Coat and Gloves: Poppy, Crimson

Coat Trim and Socks: Ivory and Vanilla

Boots: Pear Green, Moss, Cool Grey3

I finished the book by distressing everything with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink.

Hope you like this project and I look forward to seeing your work over at ABC.

Happy Crafting!

Boutique Tilda

2010-11-22T10:55:00.000Z

Good morning to all in blogland,
Here is another little Tilda creation I wanted to share with you all. I wanted to be able to create a Tilda card for an older girlie so I went for a very sassy mix of black, white and and my favourite hot pink. I loved this boutique image from the Bon Voyage collection and Tilda weighed down with all her shopping bags is just adoreable.

I went for a regular easel design but then decided I wanted Tilda to pop out so I added a second little easel attachment to let her make a statement. I then added loads of layered pink flowers and heaps of gems to add the compulsary bling! I distressed the bunting to give it more of a fabric feel and added faux stitching to make the images pop!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Quirky Crafts - #39 Recipe by Cazzy 'Black, White and 1 Other and Punches

Passion for ProMarkers - #78 'Stitching and Distressing'

Fresh Brewed Designs - #23 'Show off Your Style'

Paper Romance - #25 'Your Favourite Things' (Pink and Shopping)

Southern Girls - #6 'Your Favourite Colour' (Hot Pink)

Simon Says - 'Sparkle'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Cool Grey 1,3,4,5

Top and Shopping Bags: Pink Carnation and Fuschia

Handbag: Cool Grey 4,5

Trousers: Cool Grey 1 and 3

Shoes: Cool Grey 1,3 and 4

Brickwork: Cool Grey 1 and 3

Boutique Sign: Fuschia

Clear Glitter Pen for window detail

'Let it Snow' for Magical Mondays Challenge

2010-11-15T09:00:00.003Z

Good Morning all,
It's time for another challenge over on Magical Mondays and we're looking for a wintery feel with the theme 'Let it Snow'. So if you haven't already made a start on your Christmas cards perhaps now is the time.

I have used the beautiful 'Faerie Fae' digi from Tiddly Inks. The stunning shimmery DP's are from The Paper Company and I loved working with this sketch from Quirky Crafts by Lyn.
I have added loads of snowflakes (Martha Stewart punches) and even more stickles for that wintery sparkle.
I am entering this into the following challenges:
DCD's Christmas Club - #43 'Snowflakes'
No Time To Stamp - #165 'Non Traditional Christmas Colours'
Fairy Tale Challenge - 'Everything Goes'
Stamp Something - 'Use Something Digital'
Delightful - 'Glitter it Up'
A Spoonfull of Sugar - #129 'Snow/Snowflakes'
Sweet Stampin - 'All About Snowflakes'
Quirky Crafts - #38 'Spyder's Quirky Sketch'
I Love ProMarkers - #40 'Icy Colours'
Secret Crafter - 'Sparkle and Shine'
Wild Orchid - #10 'Blue Christmas'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Soft Peach
Hair: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Gold
Dress and Shoes: Pastel Blue, Blue Pearl

A Little Bit of Attitude!!!

2010-11-12T20:18:00.000Z

The lovely Lorraine over at Lorraines Place has very kindly given me this fab blog award!
Huge thanks hunny!

There are a few rules that go along with it though. Oh, and a $5 gift certificate if you follow them.

1. Share 3 things about me.
a) I used to show, groom and judge Old English Sheepdogs.
b) My first job was sorting and valuing rough diamonds.
c) I love Harry Potter and can't wait to see the latest film!

2. Pass this on to 5 people and these are some blogs I love.

Kelly
Nicki
Chrissy
Trisha
Heidi

3. Display the blog award in your sidebar and link it back to the DIGI'S WITH ATTITUDE challenge blog (then click on the link on the blog to claim your gift).

Thanks again Lorraine you are a star :-)

H is for Holidays (Christmas)

2010-11-10T09:00:00.006Z

Good morning to all in the land of blog.
Well it's time for another challenge over at ABC and we're up to the letter H already, and this time H is for Holidays (Christmas). We are also very lucky to be sponsered by the fabulous Lili of the Valley.
I thought it was about time I made a start on my Christmas cards so this was the perfect challenge to get me in the Christmas mood.
I dug out my gorgeous Snow Juggler stamp from Sugar Nellie and got him inky. I used some Papermania DP's from last year I think they were called 'Home for Christmas' but don't quote me on that! The ticket stamp is from Magnolia and the felt snowflakes were also from Papermania. As always I used my trusty ProMarkers to colour and distressed everything using Antique Linen Distress Ink. Finally I added a touch of Stardust Stickles to make the snowballs sparkle

Hope to see you over at ABC and remember have fun!

I am entering this into the following challenges:
A Crafty Little Place - #64 'Red, White and Green'
A Spoonfull of Sugar - #129 'Snow/Snowflakes'
Paper Sundaes - #43 'Let it Snow'
ABC Christmas - 'W is for Winter Wonderland'
Wild Orchid - #9 'Classic Christmas'

Magical Mondays Challenge - Sketch

2010-11-01T17:50:00.000Z

Good evening all!
Apologies for being sooo late with my DT card for Magical Mondays but at least I have managed to post it on the right day! We had a fabulous sketch to work with from our very own Heidi and it was great fun to work with. I went for pretty lilacs, Basic Grey Kioshi DP's and the lovely fairy Tilda with her rose. We also have a fab prize supplied by the lovely Jayne so why not pop over to Magical Mondays and have a look.

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon, Shale
Dress: Lilac, Bluebell
Bows: Orchid
Rose: Tea Green, Grey Green, Pear Green

G is for Glitter ABC Challenge DT card

2010-10-27T09:00:00.006+01:00

Good morning!
Sorry I haven't been around for the last week but I have been busy preparing for my hubby's 30th birthday which is on Saturday, so I am expecting a housefull of guests for the weekend.
Anyway I did manage to find time to create my DT card for this fortnights ABC Challenge. The theme this time is G is for Glitter, another nice easy theme to get stuck into. We are also being sponsored by the fabulous Simon Says so all the more reason to join in.

I chose to use the beautiful Chinese Tilda from the Bon Voyage collection. I teamed her with the equally beautiful Magnolia Tree paper which gave me the inspiration for my colour palette. Everything has been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink and then plenty of Stardust Stickles has beed applied. I also sprayed the whole card liberally with Pearl Glimmer Mist to make sure that nothing went unglittered!
I am entering this in the following challenges:
Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 53 'Sparkle'
The Shabby Tea Room - #33 'Consider it Cased' (I chose to case Clare's wonderful colour palette of pink, duck egg blue and cream)
A Spoonfull of Sugar - #127 'Lets get Punchy' (I used nestabilities and a Sizzix Sizzlits die)
Creative Card Crew - Let's Punch It!

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Cool Grey 1,3,4,5
Kimono: Pale Pink, Baby Pink
Trim, Sandals and Parasol: Tea Green, Grey Green
Dress: Ivory, Vanilla
Parosol Handle and Wooden Struts: Sandstone, Cinnamon
Cherry Blossom on Dress: Cinnamon, Baby Pink

Halloween Magical Mondays DT Card

2010-10-18T09:00:00.007+01:00

Good morning all!
This morning sees the start of another challenge over at Magical Mondays and it's a fab 'Halloween' theme. So be sure to dig out your witchy stamps and give it a go. I am sponsoring this weeks challenge and have put up some goodies from my shop 'Cloudnine Crafts' for a prize. These include a gorgeous 6x6 DP pad from SEI, a Large pack of flowers from Flora Doodles and a lovely Tilda stamp from Magnolia.
Anyway this week for my Halloween DT contribution I chose to use the great Witchy Digi from TGF and the wonderful DP's are from the spooktackular 'Eerie' collection by Basic Grey. I created the Moon with a circular nestie and coloured it with my ProMarkers then I added punched spiky twiggy bits to look like an old spooky tree. The gem and pearl swirls are a bit dark to see on the picture but the thought was there. Well enough from me hope to see you all entering this fortnights challenge and good luck.
Hugs
Clare
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I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Passion for ProMarkers - #73 Colour Theme 'Orange, Black, Green and Purple'

Stampin for the Weekend - #49 Halloween/Fall

Stamp Something - Halloween Somethings

Really Reasonable Ribbon - #10 'Halloween'

Allsorts - #74 'Let's Play Bingo' I used the Pearls, Stickles and Ribbon Righthand Column

Digi's With Attitude - #2 Colour Theme 'Orange, Green, Purple'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Pale Pink

Hair and Boots: Cool Grey 3 and 4, Black

Eyes: Pear Green

Hat and Dress: Purple, Pear Green

Broomstick: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Autumnal Raven

2010-10-16T22:05:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone!
I hope you have all had a great week and are enjoying your weekend. I wanted to share with you a card I designed for a class with an Autumnal feel. The beautiful image is Raven from Sugar Nellie and I thought she'd look great with the gorgeous warm DP's from the Indian Summer collection from Basic Grey. All edges were distressed with Walnut Stain then I added lts of leaves, lace and bling!

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - A Change of Season

Basic Grey - #31 'Autumn/Harvest Time'

Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C59 'Fall/Autumn'

I used Spiced Marmalade and Fired Brick Distress Ink Pads to colour the oval nestie.

Raven's Little Close Up

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Cool Grey 5

Hat and Coat: Apricot, Ginger

Hat Trim and Buttons: Burgandy

Wellies and Scarf: Antique Pink, Burgandy

Tights: Burnt Orange, Ginger

Dress: Saffron, Antique Pink

Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz honey bee, honey bee!! F is for....... Flowers

2010-10-13T09:00:00.007+01:00

Good morning,
Is it just me or is this weather a little confused at the moment. I drove all the way to Leistershire on Sunday to check out a papercrafting show as I will be exhibiting there myself next year and it was more like a summers day!
Anyway it has seriously got me in a sunny mood and I thought I would tackle a yellow themed card. As some of you already know yellow is most definately not my colour and I have to really put my mind to it to produce anything that I'm happy with, so today I would like to share with you my Sunny Honey Tilda card. This is my DT card for The ABC Challenge which this time is 'F is for.... Flowers' a really easy challenge theme so why not give it a go, also we are being sponsored by the fabulous Wild Orchid Crafts.

I have used the fabulous Honey Tilda and gently sat her on the Magnolia Big Daisy. I have coloured my image with ProMarkers and chalked the background. I used Papermania's new white mulberry paper flowers and coloured them with my ProMarkers to match the papers. This great layout was inspired by the sketch over at Friday Sketchers and I used Doodlebug Pot Pourri DP's to create it. I alos used one of the beautiful Martha Stewart punches to create the border, Nestabilities for the frame and accented with Bo Bunny Double Dot Ribbon, Stardust Stickles and Prima Gems.
I am entering this into the following challenges:
Friday Sketchers - Challenge #123 sponsored by Motivet
Stamp Something - 'Something Punchy'
Just Magnolia - Week 76 '2 x 2' (2 Flower sprays, Double edge punched border, 2 bows, 2 DP's, 2 Gem Accents)
City Crafter Challenge - CCCB Week 26 'Take Flight'
Craftalicious - Challenge #10 'Anything Goes'
Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C58 'Birthdays'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Gold
Bee Costume: Cool Grey 3 and 4, Black, Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Sunflower
Daisy: Tulip Yellow, Sunflower, Gold
Daisy Stem: Bright Green, Pear Green

More From The Greetings Farm

2010-10-08T21:30:00.000+01:00

Evening all,

Hope you are all geared up for a fab weekend. This is just a quick post, as promised here is another little creation using one of the gorgeous little guys 'Dylan' from TGF Roll Call Kit. I used the fab Max and Whiskers Dp's from Basic Grey. The button is from Martha Stewart and was finished with some wax cord.

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Eyes: Cool Aqua

Hair: Ivory, Vanilla , Mustard

Top and Shorts: Saffron, Apricot

Vest and Trainers: Cinnamon, Shale

Spots and Stripes

2010-10-04T19:07:00.001+01:00

Good Evening!
Wow can't believe this is my 3rd post in 2 days I am on fire (or not!). Anyway I've had loads of the cute characters from The Greetings Farm Roll Call Kit coloured in for ages so I decided to use the gorgeous 'Summer' and create a clean and crisp red, white and blue design. The fab sketch came from Sketch Saturday and this card also fits the challenge over at A Spoon Full of Sugar which is 'Spots and Stripes'.

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Gold
Hair Ties and Belt: Cobalt
Top and Shoes: Poppy
Jeans: Cornflower, Midnight Blue

Magical Monday's 'Back to Nature' Challenge DT Card

2010-10-04T08:00:00.002+01:00

Good Morning Bloggers!
It's time again for another challenge over at Magaical Mondays this time we're getting 'Back to Nature' so think leaves, trees, flowers etc. We are very lucky to be sponsored by Wild Orchid Crafts so make sure you join us!

I decided to make a gift box using the gorgeous 'Indian Summer' DP's from Basic Grey which I distressed with Walnut Stain and then added faux stitching to. The sketch came from Friday Sketchers and was a joy to use. Obviously I went for an autumnally feel so I embellished with twiggy brances and punched leaves. The large flower is by Papermania and was coloured with ProMarkers. This beautiful image from Sweet Pea was coloured with ProMarkers and distressed with Spiced Marmalade and Barn Door Distress Ink. The whole box has been sprayed with Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist and to add extra sparkle the wings and rose have been seriously Stickled!

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Friday Sketchers - #122 'Sketch'
Simon Says - It's Autumn'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Saffron, Pale Pink
Hair: Raw Sienna, Terracotta, Henna
Dress: Soft Peach, Peach, Burgandy
Wings: Apricot, Ginger
Rose: Pale Pink, Antique Pink
Leaves: Pear Green

Hope you all have a great crafty week
Hugs
Clare
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Mermaid Tilda

2010-10-03T16:46:00.003+01:00

Afternoon all,

Well what a miserable Sunday it's wet and horrible here. However just put away a very nice Sunday dinner and am sitting here with a big mug of freshly brewed coffee surrounded by my crafty stash. Had great fun finishing my DT project for tomorrow mornings Magical Monday Challenge, so I hope to see you all giving our next challenge a go.
Anyway for now I have a Magnolia project to share with you. Last week I ran a workshop on how to incorporate acetate into your projects and this is one of the cards made. I used 3 of the gorgeous images from the Bon Voyage collection - Mermaid Tilda, Sea view Background and the Seaweed. The acetate front of the card was secured with a tab sandwiched between the back of the card and the DP was used to cover the join. I stamped the seaweed along the botton of the acetate panel using Stazon then glittered it. Then I stamped and coloured the other 2 images and applied the mermaid to the front of the acetate panel and stuck the sea view inside the card. The greeting is by Hero Arts which I layered up and attached to the front.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Just Magnolia - Week 75 'Anything Goes'

Crafty Catz - #52 'A Birthday Card for a Child with Sparkle'

Paper Sundaes - #38 'Something from your Stash' (Haven't used my acetate for ages!)

Stamp Something - 'Something to Celebrate'

Creative Cottages - #24 'Bling it On!' (check out the glittery seaweed)

Basic Grey Challenges - #30 'Sparkle'

Here's a little close up of Tilda:

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Mermaid Tilda
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Gold
Shell Top and Tail: Pink Carnation, Fuschia Pink

Sea Background
Porthole Rim and Boat Hull: Sandstone, Cinnamon
Sails: Ivory
Sky: Pastel Blue
Sea: Tea Green, Denim Blue

Rebel Edwin!!! E is for Easel Cards

2010-09-29T08:00:00.006+01:00

Good morning!,

Yeah it's time for another challenge over at ABC and this time we want to see Easel cards, we are lucky to be sponsored by Secret Crafter so worth a go. I thought it was about time I made a card for the boys so here is the lovely Grafitti Edwin from Magnolia. I also used the Brickwall and Grafitti Happy Birthday to create the scene.

I used black Coredinations and embossed it with a Cuttlebug embossing folder then sanded it to give it a grungey look. The stars and arrows were cut on the Cricut and I added some MS Punched buttons to add some colour. The Easel is held up with a silver metal star brad. I hope you like him, he is definately one of my favourite Edwins.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Just Magnolia - Week 74 'Dawny's Sketch'

Tuesday Throwdown - Challenge#19 'Punches'

365 Cards - Day 213 'The 3 B's: Boy, Button, Black'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon

Top and Trainers: Poppy, Berry Red, Cool Grey 1 & 2

Belt: Cool Grey 4

Jeans: Cornflower, Midnight Blue

Tilda Graduates

2010-09-27T19:18:00.000+01:00

Evening All, I hope you are all a little cheerier than the weather here! It's been grey and miserable here all day. I am beginning to lose my faith in an Indian Summer. Anyway, never mind my moaning I have finally managed to get some crafting done and should hopefully manage a few more posts this week. I wanted to share this little graduation card with you which I made for one of my classes. The theme for the class was 'Paper Techniques' so for this card I used paper weaving. The scalloped frame was cut on the Cricut and as always the lovely Tilda was coloured with ProMarkers. The sentiment stamp is also from Magnolia and is great for so many occasions.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Spoon Full of Sugar - Challenge #122 'Anything Goes'

Ooh-La-La-Challenge - Challenge #63 'Sentiment'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Gown, Shoes and Mortar Board: Cool Grey 2, 3, 4 & 5

Hair: Raw Sienna, Terracotta, Henna

Tassle: Berry Red

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Scroll: Satin, Vanilla

Underwater Fun

2010-09-20T08:00:00.010+01:00

Good morning,
Hope everyone had a fab weekend. We had a monsoon on Sunday so am hoping for some sunshine this week! Anyway I had a great day crafting as the weather wasn't good enough for much else yeah!

So, today see's a new challenge over at ABC and it's a wonderful one. This time we want to see creations with the theme of 'Under the Sea'. We are being sponsored by our very own lovely Lacey and her store Stamp and Create. I would like to say a huge thank you to Lacey as she provided all of the DT with a fabulous stamp of their choice and a package of other lovely goodies. I chose to use the beautiful Calliope from Kraftin Kimmie along with some stunning Dp's from the Kioshi collection from Basic Grey. The gorgeous silk ribbon was from Lacey and the stamped greeting (which I use all the time) was a freebie from DoCrafts magazine. I used my ProMarkers to colour and added Glossy Accents to the cute octopus and added some flat back pearls as bubbles. I loved using this sketch which is the challenge over at I love ProMarkers.

Anyway thanks for looking and also thank you in advance to all of you who take the time to leave a much appreciated comment. I hope to find lots of your creations over at ABC and can't wait to getting hopping round your blogs.

Hugs

Clare

Challenges I am entering:
I Love Promarkers - Challenge #32 'Sketch with optional theme'
Crafty Catz - Challenge #50 'Colour Combo - Chocolate and Green'
Totally Gorjuss - Challenge #48 'Wild Thing'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Saffron, Soft Peach
Hair: Cinnamon, Cocoa, Shale
Tail: Cinnamon, Shale
Fins: Vanilla, Saffron, Cinnamon, Shale
Octopus: Pear Green, Moss

D is for Distressing.......

2010-09-15T08:00:00.004+01:00

Good morning bloggers!

Wow I can't believe it's time for another challenge over at ABC we are now up to the letter 'D' so it's time for a little distressing. I chose to use the fab sketch from Magnolia Down Under teamed with the gorgeous Fairytale Tilda and her froggy friend. Once again I used the beautiful 'Ella Blue' Dp's from GCD, ooh they are soo yummy. As usual I coloured my image with ProMarkers then distressed everything with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink then added loads of Stardust Stickles. I made the flowers spritzing them with water to further distress them then I srayed them with Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist and added some more stickles.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Magnolia Down Under - #63 'Sketch'
Paper Sundaes - #35 'Use at Least 3 Different Embellishments' (I used lace, pearls a charm and flowers)
Totally Gorjuss - #47 'Flowers'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Sandstone, Cinnamon and Cocoa
Dress: Cool Aqua
Frog: Pear Green, Moss

Retail Therapy for Anya!

2010-09-10T21:47:00.003+01:00

Evening peeps!
Thought it was about time I pulled my finger out and posted something. This is a card I was asked to make for an 18th birthday. The guidelines were a little stricter than usual so I haven't really warmed to the design. I do love the images but not so thrilled with the layout. I seemed to have used this collection of papers by MME for a lot of designs lately and maybe that's the problem. Anyway I did enjoy colouring Anya so not all bad.

Close Up of Anya

ProMarker Colour Recipe:
Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink
Hair: Buttercup, Tulip Yellow, Gold
Hairband, Stripes on top & Boots: Pale Pink, Antique Pink
Bag: Cool Aqua

Magical Mondays Challenge DT Card - Lace

2010-09-06T10:00:00.001+01:00

Good Morning,

Today see's the start of Magical Mondays next challenge. The theme this time is lace and we are being kindly sponsored by Stitchy Bear Stamps where you will find a huge range of Digi stamps for sale.

Now remember the whole idea of the Magical Mondays challenge is to use your fantasy images so think magic!!! ie fairies, witches, mermaids, dragons etc

I have chosen to use this fab image 'Goth Angel' by Stitchy Bear and thought I'd revisit my goth days and go all out with the purple and black, oooh feeling so nostalgic! I actually used to wear even more make up than this gorgeous goth and most of mine was black!!!

Anyway back to the card, The DP's are from Magnolia, the swirls are from a Marianne D die set (fast becoming my most used dies) and the image is coloured with ProMarkers as always and distressed with Black Soot distress ink. Ooh nearly forgot the gorgeous silver embellishment is from a set of brads from Dovecraft.

Hope you like her.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will come and join us at Magical Mondays.

Hugs

Clare

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I am entering the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - #128 'Material Girl'

Oh Alice - #29 'What Makes You Shine or Sparkle'

Pocket Full of Posies - #6 'Floral Fantasy'

Paper Sundaes - #34 'Mixed Mediums' (ProMarkers, Chalk, Distress Inks)

Creative Cottage - #22 'Celebrations'

I Love ProMarkers - #30 'Myth and Magic'

Haunted Design House - #55 'Elegantly Evil'

ProMarker Colour Recipe:

Skin: Blush, Dusky Pink

Hair and Eyeshadow: Orchid, Bluebell

Eyes: Pear Green

C.... is for Charms ABC DT Card

2010-09-01T08:00:00.004+01:00

Good morning everyone,

Its time for another fab challenge over at ABC this time the theme is 'C is for Charms'. So it's time to raid your stash and start adding the metal!!.This challenge is being sponsored by the lovely Nicki from BunnyZoe's she is offering a a fab prize of £10 to spend in her shop on charms of your choice.
So on to my card, I have been dying to use this Vintage Sewing set by Creative Expressions and this challenge seemed perfect as I knew I had this super cute little heart charm engraved with 'made with love'. As you can see the colours were kept ultra simple, I used ivory card and French Roast Coredinations. I stamped the images with Walnut Stain distress ink and distressed the edges with Frayed Burlap.

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Sweet Stampin - #41 'Distressed Birthdays'
Sir Stampalot - 'All Distressed'

Super cute charm close up

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs

Clare

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