Craftyanny's

pearls and lace

2012-01-27T08:03:00.003Z

Morning girls

Friday at last, it's been a week and a half for me but I won't bore you with the details. Suffice to say 2012 hasn't got off to a good start so am hoping February brings better things.

Today the challenge on Totally Papercrafts is

PEARLS and LACE

and our sponsor is Emma

I thought I'd try something a wee bit different this week so decided to alter a candle rather than make a card.

Not too shabby for my first attempt is it?

I wish I could get a better pic but no matter what I try I just can't indoors. I've tried every setting under the sun but it's never crisp and sharp. To say it's doing me head in is an understatement.

I didn't notice that I'd moved the candle from the centre of the holder either whilst moving it around so slapped wrist for that too!!! I need to learn to concentrate lol

Anyway, the papers are scraps from me box so I've no clue what they are. Once I'd wrapped them and the lace around the candle I cut two hearts from the same papers, added a little padlock (key to my heart get it?) and added this using plain pins to secure it in place. The gorgeous lace and pins are from the candy I won from Mandy a while back. Flowers and charm are from me stash.

So, do pop over to the challenge blog, the other girls have made some gorgeous cards to help get the creative juices flowing, play along too if ya like:)

Have a smashing weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Crafty Sentiments - lace and pins

Incy Wincy - anything but a card

Corrosive challenges - I (heart) you

Simon Says - anything goes

Whimsical Designs - love is in the air

Hot shot Crafts - flowers
4 Crafty Chicks - pins
Paperplay - lovely lace

hearts & flowers

2012-01-25T14:30:00.016Z

Hi girls

Happy Burns Day to all my fellow Scottish bloggers. Who's having haggis n neeps tonight?

Here we are mid week already. The days just seem to be flying by at the moment. It'll be Easter before we know it. Saying that, I know it (grin) I've made a right meal of a few cream eggs already!! You can bet your bottom dollar I won't be grinning when I step on the scales next though.

Anyway, today sees the start of a new challenge over on Inky Impressions. It's not my teams turn this week but since I'd this card made up and it fits the theme of using hearts I thought I'd play along:)

This is Angelica's Heart Socks. Isn't she the cutest little thing? I've used her for a birthday card but she'd look just as cute on a Valentine I think. As always I've coloured with copics, the papers are by Carina Gardiner, aren't they lush!!! I love her papers, they print out beautifully. I used the same papers to make some flowers, added a pc generated sentiment and some gems. Job done!

Don't forget to go check out my teamies cards too girls and of course play along with us.

Thanks for stopping by

Anne x

challenges:

Make It Monday - anything goes

Birthday Sundaes - birthday card

Let's Ink It Up - anything goes

Sentimental Sundays - die cuts

Lady Bug Ink - bows

gorgeous papers up for grabs

2012-01-22T00:49:00.001Z

Hey girls

How would you like a chance to win some fandabiedozie papers?

Lush is not the word for these beauties.

Visit Pion Design to find out how

feeling blue

2012-01-21T15:02:00.003Z

Well no not really but me card is blue today.

It's not a colour I use enough of to be honest but for some reason I picked up the blue copics when colouring this cutie from Saturated Canary last night and I'm chuffed how she turned out. So I might just play with some blued again soon. It's funny how we always seem to stick to the same colour themes isn't it?

Anyway, as I said I used me copics to colour, the papers are from Pretty Tuff CD by Polka Doodles, yip, a male themed one but I love the soft gingham, striped and polka dots of these ones. It was such a shame to distress them but I wanted a more shabby look for her. A few die cuts from various peeps, some pearls, a Craftworks Cards sentiment and a piece of bakers twine helped pull it all together.

So, since it's raining cats and dogs, windy and then brilliant sunshine this afternoon here in Glasgow I fully intend to have another little play and Mr Tesco can wait till tomorrow lol

Have a great weekend girls

Anne x

challenges:

Craft Your Days Away - distressing

Crop Stop - distressed, vintage or shabby chic

Pixie Dust Studio - going dotty

Fab n Funky - BINGO - middle line down

Whimsical Designs - anything goes

Creative Craft - blue

The Stamping Boutique - die cuts

Saturated Canary - punches or die cuts &GDT call

butterfly kisses

2012-01-20T08:31:00.000Z

Hellooooooooooo

It's the weekend, wayyyhayyyyy crafting time, wine o'clock later this evening and two days of

doing not much lol but, before that let me tell you about the challenge this week on

Totally Papercrafts

It was Lorraine's turn to challenge you this week and she'd like to see

HANDMADE FLOWERS

and we're sponsored this week by

and the lucky winner will receive 4 digi's of their choice.

So get those dies and cutting machines out girls or if your really clever make them from scratch.

I must admit I enjoy making flowers but this week I cheated and used a Marianne Creatable die.

It's been an absolute age since I used any of my Sarah Kay stamps and since I won this little
lovely in my recent candy win I thought I'd ink and colour her up her up.

As you can see there are no layers on this card as these papers from First Edition are far too yummy

to cover up!!! I did tell you you's be seeing lots more of these. I love the glitter and textures on them

and this one in particular I felt needing to be left alone.

So, all I added was some lace, ribbon, the flowers of course which I sprayed with glimmer mist and added some stickles , oh and a hat pin and dragon fly brad complete the look.

So, go get creating ladies and join the fun but most of all have a fabulous weekend.

Anne x

challenges:

The Crafty Purple Frog - anything goes

4 Crafty Chicks - summer in Januray

flowers for you

2012-01-20T08:14:00.003Z

Good morning girls

Friday means another challenge over on Polka Doodles. So here I am with my card to inspire you.

This week we have another fab sketch for you to follow and we'd love it if you also used a birthday theme.

I used the fab Sugar Birdies CD for me papers and since it's Stashbox Stamp week I've also used this wee cutie from Sparkle n Sprinkle.

Every time I open on of Nikky's CD's I find something else I missed. How I missed these lush daisy papers I'll never know. Love the soft look to these, absolutely perfect for my little lady. I stamped her out three times so I could paper piece her dress. I think she looks perfect!!

I finished off with some punched flowers added a couple of brads into their centres and a couple of leaves to complete the look.

Don't forget to pop over to the challenge blog for loads more inspiration from me teamies. I'll look forward to seeing your creations.

Anne x

challenges:

Cupcake Craftroom - anything goes
Do You Stack Up - patterned papers

S.W.A.K.

2012-01-18T19:13:00.000Z

Hi girls

Just before Christmas Heather Valentine from the Scrapbook Stamp Society contacted me asking if I'd be interested in showing some of their digital stamps on me blog.

So after having a little snoop around I said yes!!
I tell you girls, there's something for everyone over there. Digital, rubber, dies, fabric block etc etc.

Today there is a new challenge starting over on the challenge blog. Yes, they have a challenge too, so hopefully play along with our hearts and flowers theme.
None of their stamps or digi's? Not a problem girls, run over to the freebies page and help yourself

So, let me introduce you to Hunny Bunny

How cute is she? I just adore the little bunny sitting on her head, what a cutie!!

I've coloured her up with my usual copic markers, papers are from Polka Doodles Sugar Birdie Cd, the fab sentiment is from Sparkle n Sprinkle and all the other bits and bobs are from me stash.
So, there you have it girls, please pop over and join the fun,.
Happy Crafting
Anne x

challenges:

Creatalicious - LOVE - using punched borders, flowers and bling

Papertake Weekly - buttons, bows, blooms & bling

Crafty Sentiments - anything goes

Just Smile...

2012-01-16T13:00:00.052Z

Hi girls

I've another cutie from Inky Impressions to show you today.

This will be my first post on the Inspirational Blog so I'm hoping you'll pop over and leave me a wee comment there too:)

Anyhoooooooooo this is Lili's Chalkboard. Isn't she a sweetie?

She was stamped twice so I could pop dot the chalkboard for a bit of added depth and then coloured up with copics. I then added a sentiment from Sparkle n Sprinkle. That's what's so fab about this stamp you can have any greeting to match the occassion. Cool eh?

The papers are from Sherry K, a Marianne Design flower and leaves die added some extra ooph to the flowers. Lace, ric rac and ribbon from me stash and the greeting on the little tag is pc generated.

So, there she is all done and dusted, hopefully you like her as much as I do:)

Anne x

challenges:
Meljen's Designs - anything goes
Cutie Pie - ribbons & lace
Sparkles Forum - new crafty stash (stamp)
Simply Create Too - layer upon layer
Incy Wincy - bold and brigh
Annabelle Stamps - anything goes

2012-01-14T19:35:00.001Z

Looking for the Inky Impressions hop click here

I'm in the spotlight

2012-01-14T14:12:00.000Z

for me Inky Impressions card

Thanks guys

spots and stripes

2012-01-13T08:30:00.004Z

Morning girls

T'is lil me with my DT card for the challenge this week over on Totally Papercrafts.

It's a nice simple on too thanks to the lovely Caroline:)

SPOTS AND STRIPES

our sponsor this week is

Now, there's a prize worth playing along for eh?

I'm afraid I'm killing two birds with one stone again this week. This is a commision for a lady who

wanted something raunchy for her hubby. This Kenny K image fits the bill perfectly doesn't it?

The papers are First Edition, this is my new favourites at the moment so you'll probably

be seeing a lot more of them:) A little bunting to personalise, a couple of brads and the

sentiment to finish it off.

She loved it btw, so did her hubby!!

So, that's me effort for this week. Remember to pop by my teamies too for loads more

inspiration and ofcourse, play along.

Thanks for popping in, have a fab weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Charisma Cardz - Happy Birthday

Moving along with the times - spots and/or stripes

Simon Says - spots and stripes

sweets for my sweet

2012-01-11T15:15:00.001Z

Good morning girls

This is my second post for Inky Impressions today, see the one below if you'd like to join the blog hop fun.
It's challenge time too and this week we'd love you to follow our colour theme of red, pink and white.
I thought 'uh oh' when I seen this as it's not colours I'd have put together normally but hey it works and I'm pleased with how this turned out.

The image is Candy Factory , a digi available at the store. Coloured with copics, sakura glitter
pens and some stickles . Papers are Nitwits, brad is Dovecraft, perfect for this image isn't it? Twine
and bling from me stash.
So, there ya go, my very first challenge card for Inky Impressions, I hope you'll play along:)
Anne x

challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers - no floral embellies

Make it Monday - anything goes

Stamp & Create - anything goes

Gingerloft - anything goes
Secret Crafter - let them eat cake

Calling all stampers! It's our first blog hop

2012-01-11T13:00:00.060Z

Are you ready to get Inky girls!

Today the Inky Inkettes are sharing lots of fabulous Inky creations showcasing 3 brand new rubber stamps especially for you to enjoy.

So hop along and meet our three new girls

Chatterbox Lili

Teary Eyed Lili

TuTu Cute Lili

Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop along the way because one lucky winner will win

this amazing prize package!

Angelica's Bunny Rubber Stamp
LiLi's Slumber Party Rubber Stamp
3 Sentiment Rubber Stamps: My place or yours, Bring your jammies & 
Uh-Oh Spaghetti Oh's
 Padded butterfly trim in 3 colors: Bright Pink, Turquoise, & Lime Green
4 packs of Inky Pearls in Bright Pink, Lime Green, Turquoise & Tangerine
4 packs of silver charms- Butterflies, Flowers, Dragonflies, Cute Little
purses
1 pack of beautiful silver flower centers1 pack of Inky Dinky Drops in Clear, bright pink & light green
4 packs of silver charms- Butterflies, Flowers, Dragonflies
2 packs of Inky 6mm brads

and the choice of one of the 3 new releases!

What more could a girl ask for?

You'll have until Saturday January 14th to comment and be eligible for these fantastic prizes so there's plenty of time to visit all me teamies and be inspired by their fab creations.

You should have arrived here from the lovely Carrie, if your just joining now then please

over to the Inky Inspirational Blog where we kicked things off earlier.

I've used the gorgeous Chatterbox Lili for my card. Isn't she adorable?

Image, sentiment and pearls from Inky Impressions.

Papers are a freebie download ( don't ya just love them) from Summer Driggs.

ribbon and doiley from me stash.

So that's my little bit of the hop over girls. Hopefully you'll visit us all and be in with the chance of winning some rubber, don't forget those comments though. JoAnna is your next stop. So pop over and see what she's created for you today. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of the hop
Anne x

challenges:

Dream Valley - anything goes

OSAAT - use embellishments
Cupcake Crafts - something new ( stamp)
My Mum's Craft Shop - here come the girls

Predominantly Purple

2012-01-10T12:49:00.000Z

Helloooooooooooo

I've finally managed to get a card done for the predominantly purple challenge over on Less Is More

Mandi and Chrissi have asked the we use the colour purple on our CAS cards this week so here is

my very poor attempt..

First off I couldn't find my bone folder so I'd to hand crease this which isn't at all crisp. I've searched high and low but am begining to think it's been tossed with all the waste paper. A visit to Hobbycraft later this afternoon will sort that and the card.

Anyway, I digress. The papers by Sherry K were a scrap left over from another card, sentiment is from Sparkle n Sprinkle. I painted the die cut butterfly with some pearlised paint and added some seed beads to the centre. Job done!! Well apart from going over it with me bone folder later.

I promised myself last year that I would attempt to join this challenge every week and try my best to get the CAS bug and do it properly. Whether or not I eventually acheive it remains to be seen lol

Thanks for stopping by

Anne x

what a swing

2012-01-06T08:30:00.013Z

Morning girls

It's time for our first challenge of 2012 over on Totally Papercrafts.

The girls and I are really looking forward to another year of fun filled challenges and are hoping you'll show us as much support as you did last year.

Mel has worked like a trojan to bring you lots of new sponsors, of course our regulars will still be there too but it's always nice to have more isn't it?

Since like us your most probably all Christmas carded out we've a fabulous sketch for you this week.

Didn't our Sue do a great job?

It was my Dad's birthday yesterday so I killed two birds with one stone.

He loves golf so this stamp from Sparkle n Sprinkle was just the job as were the papers from Polka Doodles Not for Girls CD. There's not a lot else to tell about this really apart from it's coloured with copics and the little hinges were cut using my cricut. I left off the embellies, one the papers are busy and two it's a male card.

Anyway, that's my effort. I do hope you find time to play along.

Thanks for stopping by

Anne x

challenges:

Craft Your Passion - anything goes plus distressing

Incy Wincy - anything goes

Bearly Mine - anything goes

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

it's sketch time

2012-01-06T08:00:00.040Z

Helloooooooooooo

Welcome to the first challenge of the year over on Polka Doodles.

Thanks so much to all of you who joined us throughout 2011 we're all hoping you'll join the fun again this year starting with this fab sketch from the boss lady herself:)

...but there's a catch!!!

Your card has also to be in shades of grey. She doesn't do anything by half does she??

Anyway, my handsome lad will be 30 later this month ( I know, I don't look a day over 21) so this was the perfect opportunity to get his card sorted instead of a last minute rush which is normal for me:)

I used the Not For Girls Definitely For Men CD and started by colouring up the image using my copic markers. Then It was a simply a print job with these fabulous papers. I also loaded the plain grey papers into my graphics programme and added my own text to match ( or as near as I could) so it all matched. Some brads, eyelets and a bit of white cord for the embellies and I was sorted.

So, that's my effort girls, do play along as there is also a fab giveaway this week from Letraset.

Ta muchly for popping in

Anne x

challenges:
Pixie Dust Studio - monochromatic
Dude Time Doodles - masculine/anything goes
Paper Pretties - brads and/or eyelets
Bearly Mine - anything goes

I've been keeping a secret

2012-01-04T08:01:00.025Z

Don't ask how I've managed to keep me gob shut girls 'cos I've been bursting with excitement for a

few weeks now as I was sworn to secrecy but I can finally let the cat out of the bag!!

Have I got your attention?

Do you want to know me secret?

How about a clue?
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.
.
.

Can you believe it?? I'm soooooooooooo thrilled!!!!
Our challenges go live on a Wednesday although I'll only have to join once per month I will be posting on the inspirational blog and of course here too.
So watch this space and if you'd like a peep at what I'll be working with then have a look at the store
Right I'm away to peel myself off the ceiling lol
Have a great day
Anne x

a card for you and some news....

2011-12-29T23:03:00.002Z

Hi girls

A quick post from me tonight to show you a card I've made for my Mum and Dad. It's their Golden Wedding Anniversary tomorrow but I've not gone for the traditional golds on me card.

I bought this fabulous image from Mo Manning a couple of weeks ago, absolutely perfect for it, well I think so anyway.

Isn't it brill?!!!

I coloured with copic markers, papers are First Edition Desert Blooms. The flowers were cut with my cricut plus I cut circle, cut it into a spiral and rolled it for their centres and added some glitter and beads too. A Marianne die for the leaves, some lace, ribbon and gems finished it off.

Oh and the news!! I nearly forgot about that.

Tomorrow is the launch for Diddydoodles monthly challenge.

A brand new shiny challenge for the kiddies courtesy of Polka Doodles

So, if your wee ones like to craft alongside you then we'd love to see them:)

Nikky is also looking for some little designers aged 9 to 13 to be on the team

Right, I'm off and running before me bum gets glued to the chair as I've still things to sort for tomorrow.

toodle pip

Anne x

challenges:

Cooking it up with Katie - anything goes

My Mum's Craft Shop - anything goes

Simon Says - anything goes

Bearly Mine - anything goes

challenges:

Welcome to the exclusive Pen & Paper Circle!

2011-12-29T16:58:00.000Z

Pen & Paper Circle is the brand new Polkadoodles Club!

*No costly membership signup*

Choose which issues you wish to subscribe to on pre-order only....

See the kit design before you order!

PRE-ORDER BY 18TH JAN 2012 (orders will ship 15th Feb 2012)

Receive a Special Club kit:

Following the huge success of our Christmas magazine in conjunction with Practical Publishing we were overwhelmed with requests to produce a regular project magazine. So, we decided to go one better and give you an exclusive project kit AND magazine instead!!

Each Club issue will include a special exclusive* set of Polymer stamps, a printed paper pack, special Club offers and discounts PLUS our special, EXCLUSIVE CREATIVE CHRONICLE Club magazine which gives you 12 full colour step by step tutorials and inspiration on how to use your kit, with special projects from Nikky and the amazingly talented Design Team. Each magazine issue will include special offers and news from Polkadoodles, together with a preview of the upcoming next issue.

We realise this is not the cheapest Club around but QUALITY is really important to us and rather than give you a crummy photocopied badly instructed project sheet with your stamps we decided to go the whole hog and get our brilliant Design Team to contribute with Nikky instead. We are certain this magazine will be a collectable and we are working on bringing you some added extra's such as an organiser binder etc to build your tutorial library. Each issue will include at least 12 step by step tutorials complete with full colour photographs and loads of hints and tips from the team which will prove invaluable.

This first issue includes 10 printed A4 papers and an A6 Polymer stamp set as per graphic attached (includes large girl stamp, sentiment stamp and 2 flowers) together with the first Creative Chronicle issue.

Go grab yours now girls over on Polka Doodles

2011-12-27T12:31:00.000Z

Hi girls

Was the man in the the red suit good to you? Hopefully you got lots of lovely crafty goodies to kick start your mojo for next year. I got some crafty vouchers so am looking forward to hitting the shops real soon.

Anyway, the lovely Kath wants to see our favourite cards from 2011 so here are some of mine.

December

November

October

September

August

July

June

May

April

March

February

January

So, there ya go, just some of my favourites from the past year.

Do play along girls. I'll look forward to seeing yours too

Anne x

Happy Christmas

2011-12-25T09:04:00.000Z

Merry Christmas girls

Have a smashing day, hopefully Santa left loads of new crafting goodies in your stockings this morning

Anne x

time to party

2011-12-16T08:36:00.001Z

Hello again

I don't post for an age then it's two in one day. This time I've my Totally Papercrafts card to show you.

Our theme this week is very apt for this time of year too

TIME TO PARTY

I've gone for a bit of a twist on this one though. Being stuck for time and my son needing a 30th birthday card for one of the crowd I thought 'birthday' party!! I just hope Samantha likes it:)

I've used copics to colour this sassy chic from Kenny K, the papers are from Polka Doodles Feeling Sweet cd and the other bits and bobs are from my recent candy win or my stash.

So that's my attempt for this week girls, do pop over to see the fabulous creations from my teamies and of course it would be brill if you could play along too.

Thanks for popping in, I'm off to get some wrapping done and hopefully the tree up at some point over the weekend. Yes, I'm that far behind:(

Anne x

challenges

Cooking it up with Katie - anything goes

Paper Shelter - it's a celebration
OSAAT - use a digi

peeping through

2011-12-16T08:00:00.005Z

Hellooooooooooooooo

Remember me?

I can't believe it's almost two weeks since I posted on here. Between decorating, getting commissions sorted and preparations for the man in the red suit I've hardly had time to turn around never mind blog, so please accept my humble apologies for not visiting girls.

Anyway, now that we've that out of the way let's talk about me card and the challenge this week over on

POLKA DOODLES

Our hostess this week is the lovely Danielle and she's chosen a theme of

LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW

Feel free to interpret this as you wish, an aperture card or perhaps and actual window on your card.

We'll leave the decision to you, just have fun and see what you create.

I've used the Magical Winter (2) this week and made an aperture card although it's not showing too well in the pic. I began by printing the backing straight onto me card then cut the aperture to show the little girl checking out the snow covered flowers. I added loads of stickles to the inside so it really sparkles but again because I've taken the pic inside it's not showing:(

I then decorated the front with a frame, a holly garland, some extra bows for some depth and the Christmas trees. Oh and loads of red stickles for the berries:) All in all I'm chuffed with this, it was a bit of a challenge getting the image to sit correctly in the aperture but I got there in the end. So girls, if I can do it so can you so grab those cd's, stamps, copics, whatever tickles your fancy and play along. I'll look forward to seeing what you come up with.

We're also having a well earned break over the Festive Season so you've even longer to play along. Our next challenge will be 6th January. So, until then have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2012:)

Anne x

challenges

Crafty Calendar - cold and frosty

2 Sisters - Christmas

Dream Valley - Christmas

Pollycraft - Christmas fun

4 Crafty Chicks - Christmas

latte anyone?

2011-12-05T18:24:00.001Z

Hi girls

Just a quickie post tonight as I'm up to my eyes in commissions and DT cards not to mention we're still trying to finish off decorating. I'm no where near ready for the man in the red suit!

So, one of my friends is turning fifty in a week or two so I took the opportunity to use the gorgeous Wild Rose Studio stamp and some of the other bitsI won in Mandy's candy a fortnight ago.

Doesn't she look chic sitting there with her coffee?

Papers are Dovecraft, stamp from Wild Rose Studio coloured with copics. Marianne leaves die, flowers, bling and lace finish it off.

Right, no gassing tonight. I'm being a good girl (well as good as I can be) and switching the puter off so I won't be tempted to browse instead of getting things done.

Thanks for popping in

Anne x

challenges

2 Sisters - use punches or dies

The Crazy challenge - anything goes

Craft Your Days away - buttons or bows

4 Crafty Chicks - birthday

Papertake Weekly - sketch

let it snow

2011-12-02T08:30:00.002Z

Hello again:)

T'is me with my Totally Papercrafts card to show you. Our hostess with the mostest this week is Cathy

and she's chosen the theme of

LET IT SNOW

Our sponsor for this week is the lovely Mandi

Mandi Moore - Stampin Up

I'm sure loads of you will want to play along for some gorgeous Stampin Up goodies:)

Once again excuse the rubbish pic. It's been horrendous here this week. Wet, dreary and dismal with very little light. So as well as not being able to get outside for a decent pic the flash seemed to bounce right off all the glitter and glitz on me lovely First Edition papers.

I've killed two birds with one stone with this card. The Christmas commissions are coming in thick and fast so to save some time I've used this one for our challenge this week. I think there may be a few more like that too but needs must and all that eh?

The image as I'm sure you already know is from Saturated Canary. I love these, bang up to date and modern so perfect for a young or not so young card. I've coloured as always with copic markers, the sentiment was pc generated and I've embellished with a little heart and my new Whimsy snowflake die and some bling. Do any of you have this die? It was a bugger to cut. I almost lost the will to live lol It won't touch card and even 120gms paper was a nightmare. I won't be using it much, it's too much of a darn nuisance:( More money wasted!!!

Anyway, I'd best get a move on. the gloss paint is waiting for me.

Have a smashing weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Saturated Canary - anything goes

Meljen's Designs - Holiday Song - Let it Snow

Cooking it up with Katie - anything goes

Diva's by Design - anything goes

My Mum's Craft Shop - keeping warm

Simon Says - anything goes

what's hiding

2011-12-02T08:00:00.002Z

Morning girls

Happy Friday:) It's the weekend...yay!!! All the more time to get some more of the decorating done:( OMG I'll never, ever attempt the hall and stairs again. Next time a man who does will be called. I've been hard at it all week but the end is in sight now thank goodness.

Anyway, enough chatter and onto me card which is for the challenge this week over on Polka Doodles. Our theme this week is...

A CHRISTMAS CARD FOR A CHILD WITH A HIDDEN EXTRA FOR THEM TO FIND

I've used the Sundae of Seasons CD for my card. I started off by printing straight onto both sides of my card then folding about on third of it up thus showing two different designs. I then cut diagonally towards the centre thus creating two little pockets.

the weather here has been dreadful so excuse the crap, dark pics.

I embellished with some more of the papers and the cute little gingerbread girl, cute as a button eh?

I then used some more of the graphics to create the 'toy vouchers' and cut a tag for the other side adding a snowflake and brad to add some depth.

Then it was onto the front.

Since I'd printed straight onto the card I just added another strip of paper across the middle for some added interest. I also cheated by using a pre coloured image from the CD. Brilliant when your in a hurry or too lazy to colour. The same snowflake, a little tag and two hearts finish it off.

So there's my effort for this week girls. Don't forget to visit my teamies for loads more inspiration and of course we'd love it if you play along too.

I'll be back asap with my Totally Papercrafts card.

toodle pip

Anne x

challenges:

Scrapbook Sisters - anything goes

Sisterhood of Crafters - polka dots

Creative Craft - free for all

Party Time Tuesday - anything goes

Timmies Craft - Christmas present

Charisma Cardz - spots

I've not...

2011-11-30T11:17:00.000Z

... fallen from the face of the earth girls.

Sorry, I've hardly been around any of you this week but we're decorating the hall and staircase so no time to craft or blog hop this week. boo hooo hoo. The withdrawel symptoms are horrendous lol but needs must.

I'll be back on Friday with my DT cards for Totally Papercrafts and Polka Doodled

Happy Crafting you lucky lot, thanks for stopping by Anne x

away in a manger

2011-11-25T08:35:00.002Z

Morning girls

It challenge day over on Totally Papercrafts and our hostess with the mostest today is Sarah.

She's set the theme for this week as

CHRISTMAS

we've two sponsors again this week girls. First off there's

and 6 images of your choice from

So, are you ready to play? I'll bet me bottom dollar your not finished your crimbo cards yet so go get inky and join the fun with me and me teamies.

I was hopping along the other day when I stopped at the lovely Mina's blog and saw this image by Mo Manning. I just had to have it!! It sum's up what Christmas is all about beautifully.

Isn't this just adorable? Love it!! I coloured as always with copic markers and added a little glamour dust to his wings. I've absolutely no clue about the papers. I was rummaging around in me Christmas box and found a wee pile of these 6x6. Don't know when I bought them or where. I also found a couple of boxes of CD's stamps I forgot about so that sorted the sentiment. Isn't it awful how much stash we have that never sees the light of day? I'm going to make a conscious effort to use it up. Heard that before have you? lol

So, that's my effort for this week. do pop over to the challenge blog to see the others girls creations and of course we'd love it if you play along too.

Thanks for popping in. Have a brill weekend

Anne x

challenges
Mad for Markers - anything goes
Creative Craft - free for all
Digital Tuesday - sparkle n shine
Papertake Weekly - Christmas Crackers
One Stop Craft - blue

a mahoosive thank you

2011-11-22T09:46:00.001Z

to me blogging buddy Mandy for picking me number out of the hat.

Girls just look at all this gorgeous candy I've won.

...........and that's not even all of it!!! Here's the list

3 - 6"x6" Paper pads

7- Clear Stamps

1- Decorative Elegance Marianne Die

20- Decorative Pins

2-packs Decorative embellishments

4- Packs Decorative flower embellishments

1- Pack Decorative button ribbon flowers

5 - Bunches x 20 Assorted coloured roses

3- Rolls assorted coloured Bakers twine

5 metres Assorted Lace

2 metres Ribbons

2 Metres decorative ribbon trim

4 - Meters Assorted Spotty Ribbon

1- 5 Pack Pastel colour Embossing Powder

5 - 12 x12 Papers

1 - Packet Bling Gem stones

Latest Edition of Creative Cardmaking Magazine

Latest Edition of Simply Cards & Papercrafts

Assortment of flat flowers

Latest Edition of the HunkyDory Magazine

1 - Packet Assorted coloured Ribbon Roses

1 - Bunch 12 pink Roses

1 - Packet 38 Decorative Pearl Pins

6 - Meters Assorted Ribbon

2 - Studio G clear stamp sets

2 - We R Memory Keepers Stamp Sets

3 - Christmas Tinchies

Every Crafters other passion A BIG BAR CHOCOLATE

Am I lucky or what? Happy dancing all over the place here lol

Girls, if your not a follower of Mandy then please do pop by her blog. Her cards are absolutely fantastic, I promise you'll find inspiration by the bucket load.

Thanks so much sweetie, I can't wait to play

Anne x

2011-11-21T15:52:00.000Z

Hi girls

I've a 'just for fun' card to show you today. I bought a few images from Saturated Canary the other week and since Mr Mojo did a runner on me they've lay printed out but uncoloured. Shame on me eh??

Anyway, I sat last night and coloured up this little lovely with me copics and got her onto a card this afternoon. Now I need to go think about what we're having for dinner, as I got so carried away I've not taken anything from the freezer. The chippy might win it!

So, as I said the image is from Saturated Canary and these gorgeous papers are available from Jessica Sprague and are by one of her designers Carina Gardener. Aren't they gorgeous? I love turquoise so these are right up my street. I've inked the edges a little for some added depth, cut some leaves with my cricut and made my usual circle flowers with pearl centres. I'm hooked on these, they're so easy to do and so effective.

A sprinkling of glamour dust and a few dew drops finished it off.

Thanks for popping in.

Anne x

challenges

crafting when we can - female birthday

Lollipop Crafts - anything goes

OSAAT - anything goes

A Gem of a Challenge - sketch and stitching

CMC Copic Challenge - colours of the sea

One Stop Crafts - blue

Stand Tall

2011-11-18T09:00:00.007Z

Hi girls

Just lil old me again but this time with my Polka Doodles DT card.

Our theme this week is to make a shaped Christmas card that doesn't include rectangles or squares.

So after having a mooch around Nikky's fab CD's this is what I came up with.

I used Creative Christmas to make this little guy except he ain't so little. He stands over seven inches tall!!!

I printed the image from the PDF file in A4 size and used it as a template. Once I'd cut the first layer out I matted this onto red card stock flipping it over to fold at his hat, Then decoupage the layers to complete and add dimension. It was a wee bit fiddly in places but well worth the effort I'm chuffed to bits with how this turned out. The pic just doesn't do it justice!!

So that's me effort for this week. I do hope you'll play along and of course pop over to see the cards from the other girls too:)

Have a smashing, crafty weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Cards For Men - male themed Christmas cards

tag your it

2011-11-18T08:30:00.011Z

Morning girls

Sorry about the lack of blogging this week but Mr Mojo has up and done a runner again:(

I've absolutely no inspiration at all.

I've even watched some telly this week which I never do. Gosh there's some crap on there isn't there?

No wonder I prefer my puter lol

Anyway I've my Totally Papercrafts DT project to show you today.

It's Mel's turn to host and she's chosen our theme this week which is

BLACK & WHITE

We've two sponsors this week too

and a brand news sponsor for us

I've gone for plain and simple!! Well I did tell you Mr Mojo wasn't playing didn't I?

I stamped this gorgeous snowman from Sparkle n Sprinkle but left him naked. Cut him out and pop dotted him onto a black circle which I then attached to some white tags which I cut with my cricut.

I then printed some of this gorgeous paper from Amber Ink and used it as wrapping paper

Job done!!

Do pop over to the challenge blog for bucket loads of inspiration from my teamies, they all did

a great job with this one and, of course, play along too:)

I'll be back soon with my Polka Doodles card so ta ta for now girls:)

Anne x

challenges:

Glitter Fairies - non traditional Christmas

The Craft Garden - Christmas but no red or green

Whimsie Doodles - tag your it

Cooking It Up With Katie - die cut a tag or Christma

OSAAT - black and white

just a card

2011-11-14T10:22:00.007Z

Morning girls

40 days till the man in the red suit arrives!! Just thought I'd share that with ya lol

Have you started your shopping yet? I've been good and got quite a few presents sorted already:) I hate fighting my way through the shops when they get busy so over the next couple of weeks I hope to get everything in and wrapped. Then it's just the dreaded food shop.

Anyway, are re you all rested after your weekend? Hopefully you found some time to get some crafting in.

Again, trying to be organised I made this for my daughter to give to my son for his 30th in January. Jings that makes me feel OLD!!! I still think I'm 21 lol

The image is from Teddy Bo which I've coloured with copics. Stripey papers are Doodlebug and the other one, well your guess is as good as mine, it was in me scrap box.. Sentiment was PC generated and I coloured a couple of dew drops with my copics to embellish.

Right, time to get me bum in gear and face the day

Thanks for popping in

Anne x

challenges:

Robyn's Fetish - everybody loves Teddy

2 Sisters - anything goes

Kraftin' Kimmie - make it masculine

Crafty Catz - use a dig
Cutie Pie - bears

sitting pretty

2011-11-11T09:00:00.001Z

Morning girls

It's time for a shiny new challenge over on Polka Doodles and this week it's an old time favourite.

PEARLS & SWIRLS

Easy peasy lemon squeezy, right!!

We all make loads of girly cards so get playing girls, we love to see your creations:)

I've used two of Nikky's fab CD's for this one. Well why not eh?

First off I printed out the papers from the Pretty Sweet CD. Then I opened the tree with the little birdies on from Candy Doodles CD in my graphics programme and then it was back to Pretty Sweet to import the gorgeous Amelia.

Doesn't she look pretty sitting there day dreaming lol

A Martha Stewart punch border, some swirls cut with me cricut and of course the all important

pearls in the flower centres complete the card.

So, there's my effort for this week girls. I do hope you'll play along and don't forget to visit

me lovely teamies for bucket loads more inspiration:)

Have a smashing, crafty weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Digital Tuesday - anything goes

the Paper Shelter - all pink

Victorian Christmas

2011-11-11T08:30:00.044Z

Morning girls

We've a corker of a challenge for you this week on Totally Papercrafts.

So, seeing as it's the lovely Victoria's turn to set the theme she's gone for...

VICTORIAN

yes, I hear you groaning girls!!! I feel your pain, been there and done that lol

Our sponsor for this week is

and the lucky winner will get to choose four digital images from their vast range.

Here's my effort

I really didn't know where to start with this one then I remembered some vintage style ATC sheets I've had in me stash since the year dot. So I inked them up and layered them onto a piece of green paper that's been laying in me bits box for an age too. Then I got to colouring the image using traditional reds and greens and I think I almost nailed it lol. The poinsietta flowers were cut from another ATC and layered up for some added depth. A bit of cream lace which I now wish I'd inked a little too completed the card.

I tell ya, this is so out of my comfort zone but what's a challenge if it doesn't challenge us right?

Do pop over to the challenge blog for loads more inspiration from my lovely teamies and of course, play along with us if you'd like.

I'll be back later with my Polka Doodles DT card too, so toodle pip till then:)

Anne x

challenges:

Clear It Out - your favourite holiday (Christmas)

Robyn's Fetish - Christmas/winter

Paper Sundaes - rectangles

Little Claire's - Christmas

2011-11-09T15:57:00.001Z

Hi girls

I've finally got around to making a card. I've not had a play in me craft room since the weekend so the withdrawel symptoms kicked in this morning and I'd a little crafting session. Well it's grey and miserable her so what's better than locking yourself away with your copics and lovely papers eh?

I bought this little cutie from Teddy Bo last week. Isn't she pretty all wrapped up against the cold?

Once again I've used my First Edition papers. Love these, they're so full of texture and all shimmery and glittery. It's such a shame the camera doesn't pick this up:( Not too many embellies on this one either. The papers are far to lush to cover up so I've kept them to a minimal couple of eyelets and some buttons. The sentiment is a freebie from one of this months mags.

Thanks for popping in, have a great day

Anne x

challenges:

One Stop Crafts - 3 is a magic number (three buttons)

Winter Wonderland - make it sparkle

Teddy Bo - pastels

Top Tip Tuesday - anything Christmas

Craft Your Passion - anything goes plus brown

A Gem of a challenge - cold and frost
Crafty Emma - inspired by a song (Let it snow)

for all you Yorkshire ladies

2011-11-09T09:00:00.001Z

check this out...................

Doesn't this sound fabby? Wish I lived nearer I'd be there with bells on

guess who did the wrong challenge?

2011-11-04T12:03:00.001Z

yip, I made a card for next weeks challenge on Totally Papercrafts and only discovered the me mistook yesterday afternoon so between last night and now I've had to put together a card for our challenge this week which is.....

STITCH IT

and our our lovely sponsor this week is none other than

and just look at these gorgeous goodies for our winner

Before I show you me card though I'd like you all to give a very warm welcome to my new teamies

Dora Wendy and Linda

Congrats girls, welcome to Totally Papercrafts
We're also going to have a spotlight designer till the New Year so again a warm welcome to
Lisa
So, being as I'm such a numpty I cheated big style with this one and used a pre coloured image from

Teddy Bo. I did ground her and added a little shading with me copics but other than that this is one quick card. Excuse the glare on the holographic card too but the flash kept catching it no matter how many pics I took so in the end I just made do.

I'm loving these sprakly papers from First Edition, they are lush and me new crimbo favourites;) The sentiment is from the freebie stamps from Polka Doodles in this months Papercraft Essentials and all

the other little bits and bobs are from me stash although the snowflakes are clear and not pink. We'll blame the flash again for that one too!

So, better late than never eh!! Do play along girls and don't forget to visit me teamies.

Have a smashing, crafty weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Charisma Cardz - cute

Delightful challenges - a very sparkly Christmas

The Paper Shelter - Christmas fun

Digital Tuesday - cute and cuddly

Teddy Bo - pastels

shape up

2011-11-04T09:00:00.002Z

Morning girls

Do you know it's only 52 days till Christmas?

No, I didn't either till my daughter told me yesterday. I've not given a second though to presents never

mind started me shopping so I guess it's time I got me thinking cap on and get the lists sorted.

Anyway now that I've given you that snippet let me tell you about the new challenge this week on

Polka Doodles

I'm sure loads of you will join the fun as it's SHAPED CARDS and I see loads of them all over the place so do please play along

First of all excuse the dark pic. I'd to take this indoors as it was wet n windy the other day.

So, I started by cutting out the easel card with my nesties. Once I'd that sorted I printed off the image and papers from the Pretty Sweet CD. I coloured this little cutie with copics and added a couple of tiny gems for buttons and to the centre of the flowers in her hairband. Using the same papers I cut the flowers with my cricut then added some lilac beads to their centres and finished off with a bow, button and a wee dragon fly brad from me stash.

Thanks for popping in I'll be back later with me Totally Papercrafts card

Anne x

challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - die cuts

Crafty Ribbons - BINGO (3rd row down)

Paperplay - button up

Fresh Brewed - anything goes

Little Darlings - anything but square

Scrapbook Sisters - anything goes

just for fun

2011-11-01T12:36:00.000Z

Hi girls

A quickie post from me today as I've loads of things to be getting on with. I'm sooooooo easily distracted but I really do need to get me bum away from the pc plus it took an age to get an anywhere near decent pic of this which also held me up. With the winter fast approaching the light is awful plus it's so windy outside I'd to take it indoors which is always difficult for me. They're always crap!!

I bought a couple of images from Saturated Canary the other day. OMG I'm in love with these beauties!!!

They're so 'with it' Absolutely perfect for any girlie cards.

I couldn't wait to colour this one up but am not best pleased with her hair. Lot's more practice needed me thinks. So I've not a few more printed out for tonight that I can test run whilst I'm watching the telly.

Papers are Dovecraft, sentiment is Craftwork Cards and the other bits and bobs are from me stash.

Right, best get moving, thanks for popping in:)

Anne x

challenges:

Saturated Canary - recipe 123

Bunny Zoe Crafts - lace

Craft Your Passion - bingo (middle line across)

Kaboodle Doodle - Sassy Girls

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

teddy and me

2011-10-29T12:45:00.001+01:00

Hi girls

I see Mr Blogger is up to his old tricks again today. It's taken me ages to get this post done. First of all there were only half the buttons on me toolbar showing then I couldn't get me image resized. He can be a right pain in the butt at times.

Anyway I've another card to show you from the soon to be released Pretty Tuff CD from Polka Doodles

Isn't he just adorable. He luvs his teddy bear:)

I printed out the digi image this time and he was a dream to colour up with me copics. I resized a few of the embellies and coloured them up but you could use them as the focal point on your cards too. All of the images on the CD come in digi and coloured versions so it can be a quick card you just print off too. Watch out for me teamies showing a sneak peek or two over the coming days

Thanks for popping in, have a great weekend and those of you who are off the the craft shows don't be spending all yer pennies in the one stall:)

challenges
One Stop Crafts - no sentiments
Poodles Parlour - let's hear it for the boys
Sew Many Cards - two papers
Charisma Cardz - anything goes
Moving Along With the Times - no girls allowed
Whimsy Inspirations - button it
Cute Card Thursday - sketch

mystical and magical

2011-10-28T09:00:00.005+01:00

Hi girls

This is my second post of the day. You'll find my Totally Papercrafts DT card here

Here it is, my very first card for Polka Doodles.

There's a new challenge starting this morning and we'd love you to play along with our theme

MYSTICAL and MAGICAL

For this week it's our Stashbox challenge which means we can use an image from another company on our work so I've coloured up this little cutie from The Paper Shelter

I've coloured as usual with me copics, but I must say I'm getting a bit sick of replacing and refilling them.

It's costing an arm and a leg every other month. Don't know if I'm maybe laying down too much ink. Anyway rant over and back to me card. The papers are from The Pretty Sweet CD available from the shop along with loads of other yummies and free shipping too so do pop over for a wee nosey around.

I created the flowers from some of the papers, adding a wee silver bead in the middles for a bit of bling, lace and doiley are from me stash. So that's my effort girls, I hope I've inspired you to play along.

Happy crafting,

Anne x

challenges:

The Paper Shelter - anything goes

Crafts & Me - shades of blue

Simon Says - anything goes

Party Time Tuesday - anything goes

glitter it up

2011-10-28T08:30:00.002+01:00

Good morning girls

Friday has sure come around quickly. I feel as if I've blinked and the week has flown by.

The next we know it'll be Christmas (groan) which leads me nicely on to my card today for the new challenge over on Totally Papercrafts

Our hostess with the mostest this week is the lovely Caroline and she'd like to see some glitter on your creations. I love a bit of sparkle so this was right up my street.

We've two sponsors for you this week

and

I've quite a few Christmas cards in me box so I thought I'd make a start on some personalised ones for the family. I always leave them to the last minute so am being a good crafter and getting them sorted in plenty of time this year. This is for my daughter.

There are no embellishments at all on this card. One she is not into fussy and fancy and two these delicious papers from First Edition are far to nice to cover. Have you seen them? Full of glitz and glitter. I can see me using the whole pack in a very short time. They are yummy!!! So apart from them the image was coloured with copic markers, a bit of glitter on the snow and the sentiment I made on the pc. Job done!!

Thanks for popping in this morning and I'll be back shortly with my card for the Polka Doodles challenge.

Have a smashing weekend

Anne x

challenges
Papertake Weekly - sketch
Hannah and Friends - glitter
Meljens's Designs - Christmas
The Paper Shelter - anything goes
Scrapbook Sisters - anything goes

the postie's been

2011-10-27T13:51:00.001+01:00

wooooohooooooooooo just look at all me new goodies from
Polka Doodles

Guess who's going to have a play?

2011-10-25T13:42:00.001+01:00

Hi girls

I've been playing with the soon to be released Pretty Tough CD from Polka Doodles.

This is packed, no jam packed with loads of fabulous boys stuff, from little tots to teens.

You can pre order now and shipping will begin on 7th Nov.

Just look what your getting for the pricely sum of £14.99

CD contains:
12 Boy/Teen character Digital Stamps in colour x 4 sizes
12 Boy/Teen character Digital Stamps in black & white x 4 sizes
7 sheets of sentiments 39 sheets of embellishment Digital stamps in black & white
39 sheets of embellishment colour Digital stamps in colour
Over 350 backing papers in 19 different designs
This CD is JPEG based so easy to import into your graphics programs such as MCS and Serif, MMS etc

If your heading to the NEC then make sure you visit the Polka Doodles stall to see all our lovely samples of this fantabulous CD. If you've not got it on pre order before then I'll put money on you ordering it once you see what can be achieved.

I loaded up PAINT.net and got to layering some of the images to make a little scene.

Wonder who stole his scone eh?

......and I've finally managed to stop playing and get one of them onto a card. Excuse the rubbish pic, the light here is awful today:(

Although I've used the coloured images to do this they are also on the CD as digital stamps so you can colour them up with your favourite medium and just print the papers and sentiments to make your card as you normally would.

Watch out for more great previews from me and the other girls over the next day or two.

Thanks for stopping by

Anne x

Guess who's doing a happy dance?

2011-10-21T09:00:00.002+01:00

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Want to know why? Here's a clue

Little old me has been accepted onto the Polka Doodles Design Team
I'm chuffed to bits to have been chosen and can't wait to play along with all the other girls:)

There's a nice new challenge starting this morning too and a freebie to play along with

I didn't have time to get anything sorted for this week but I'll be there with bells on next Friday

so watch this space:)

So this week's challenge is to make something for Halloween, BUT you must use at least one part of the above image. (just right-click to save to your PC) and go create something spooktacular!!

If you have the Polkadoodles Sundae of Seasons CD you can use that too.

The lucky winner will win a copy of the fabulous Sundae of Seasons CD

That's over 4000 images to play with! Yes, 4000!! Just think what you could create with that!!!

Thanks for stopping by, I'm away to peel myself off the ceiling now lol

Anne x

lots of layers

2011-10-21T08:30:00.003+01:00

Morning girls

woooooohooooooooo tis the weekend and I've got news but you'll need to wait till my next post to find out all about it. Hee hee, that's keep you in suspense for a wee while!

So just for this weekend let's do as we please, suit ourselves, take some me time and play!!!

Talking of playing it's time for a new challenge on Totally Papercrafts and it's my turn to choose the theme. So I'd love to see lots of layers on your creations this week girls.

Our lovely sponsor for this week is Bugaboo Stamps and of course we got to play:)

I coloured this sassy lassie with copic markers. Oh to have a figure like that!!!! Well a girl is allowed to dream ain't she? The very lush papers are from Bo Bunny which I've distressed every so slightly with some brown ink.. It took me an awful long time to cut these babies up never mind distress them but it's done now and I can breath again lol. I've kept the embellishments to a minimum, only some ribbon, a button and a couple of eyelets. I felt the papers were too busy for flowers or much else.

So, that's me effort for this week girls.

Don't forget our DT call is still going on this week.

So if you want to be part of the friendliest, bestest ever DT out there in blog land then play along

and add DT as well as your name to Mr Linky

Thanks for stopping by, have a smashing weekend

Anne x

challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - marker it up

Fab n Funky - distressing

Sweet Stamps - lots of layers

Top Tip Tuesday - Layer it

Cupcake Crafts - buttons and bows

Pollycraft - girls girls girls

Animal Antics

2011-10-17T08:30:00.005+01:00

Morning girls

I've my Karen's Doodles DT card to show you this morning and of course tell you about our new challenge.

It's a good one this week so we're hoping that loads of you play along using one of Karen's images as she has loads that are absolutely perfect for our theme of...

ANIMAL ANTICS

I've used one of the latest Christmas images for mine but of course you don't need to make a Christmas card. Anything with an animal on will count towards the prizes although remember if you want to win the three images then you need to use a Karen's Doodles image.

Isn't he cute all dressed up in his Santa suit?

I've coloured as usual with copic markers and loads of glitter to the fur trims, papers and ribbon are Papermania and the sentiment is a freebie from Cuddly Buddly.

So that's my effor, thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit my ST buddies for some more fab cards and of course play along with our challenge.

challenges:

I Did It Creations - animals

Catch the Bug - animal antics

Little Claire's - Christmas
Stamptacular Sunday - you choose

catching snowflakes

2011-10-14T08:28:00.005+01:00

Morning girls

It's another dark dismal one here in Glasgow. It's going to be a long winter me thinks!!

I hate getting up in the morning when it's still dark and could happily hibernate till spring lol

Anyway being as today is Friday, it's time for our new challenge on Totally Papercrafts

and we're sponsored this week by

and the lucky winner will get to choose 4 digi's

Our challenge this week gave us all a bit of a headache so fingers crossed you enjoy it and play along.

USE ACETATE

I just adore snowmen on Christmas cards so this cutie patootie is perfect for me.

I've kept it plain and simple, white card run through the cuttlebug. Same with the sentiment and everything backed by silver mirri card that's been lurking in me stash forever. I coloured as usual with copic markers, added some glittery white flock to his fur trims and a wide white ribbon.

Can you spot the acetate? Look closely now. It's there, I promise.! I cut the snowflakes (from acetate) with my cricut, glittered them up and added a clear dew drop. woooohooooooo job done!

Do pop over to see the other girls creations, as I said we'd a bit of a headache with this one but they've all come up trumps and made some gorgeous cards.

Thanks for popping in, have a fab weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Wild Rose Studio - are having a Christmas blog hop

ABC Christmas - use your old stash

Woodware USA - anything goes

Polka Doodles - ribbons and bows

something a wee bit different

2011-10-11T19:27:00.002+01:00

Evening girls

One of my blogging buddies Lorraine has been painting the most beautiful wee ceramic ornaments for a week or two now and I was desperate to have a go too. So she kindly told me the name of the shop and off I trotted at the weekend. I've started very, very small with a couple of Christmas tree ornaments as I wasn't sure how I would get on but needless to say I'm hooked. They are soooo easy to do.

I even used my copics!!!

So, what do you think? I'm well chuffed with them for a first attempt.

I coloured their faces with copcis, the hats were done with Twinkling H2'Os, I flocked their hats and glittered their beards before covering the whole of them with Anita's Clear Glaze.

I've a little snowman ornament to do next then I'll try something a bit bigger:)

Thanks for popping in

Anne x

challenges:

My Partner in Crafting Crime - photo inspiration

OSAAT - anything goes

Crafty Emma - seeing red

Little Claire - Christmas

One Stop Crafts - anything goes

Secret Crafter - anything goes with sparkle

Bah Humbug - glitter and glitz

Crafty Ann's - inspired by a Christmas song (Santa Baby)

Juggling act

2011-10-10T08:31:00.048+01:00

Morning girls

So who watched the X Factor at the weekend? It's the one and only telly programme I watch but so far no one is standing out for me, although I do think the girls have the stronger group. Any favourites yet?

I've my Karen's Doodles DT card to share with you this morning and our challenge this week is...

DISTRESS IT

I've used my favourite character Bigsby for this one, coloured with copics and distressed to within an inch of his little life. Don't know how he kept his balance as even the image is on wonky!!

Brown co ordinations cardstock which I've sanded and inked a little and I think the papers are DCWV but am not sure as it was a spare sheet I found in me stash. They also got the inking and sanding treatment.

The sentiment was given to me by my lovely KD teamie Elaine and the buttons are from me stash. Once I've it all put together I then daubed some brown acrylic paint here and there over the whole thing.

So, that's my effort for this week girls. Do please play along we love to see your creations and don't forget to win that top prize you must use a Karen's Doodles image.

Take care and happy crafting

Anne x

challenges:

Here come the Boys - wheely nice
Robyn's Fetish - anything goes
OSAAT - anything goes
Sentimental Sundays - anything goes
One Stop Crafts - anything goes

just another Christmas card

2011-10-09T20:06:00.001+01:00

Evening girls

Here's a little Christmas card I made this afternoon. It's been cold and windy here all day so I locked myself in my little craft room and had a play with this little beauty from Lily of the Valley. I won this over on their blog when they were doing a candy draw for the last release but it came whilst I was on me jollies so it's only now I've managed to ink her up.

Isn't she adorable? I stamped her twice, coloured her up with copics and glitter then pop dotted her for a bit more dimension.

The papers are from Creative Cottage which unfortunately Tracey closed earlier this year:(

The snowflakes were cut with my cricut then run through the cuttlebug to give them a bit more depth. Brad, ribbon and dew drops are from me stash and the sentiment is from Sparkle n Sprinkle.

I'm not happy with the doiley but since it's stuck down it'll have to stay now, I don't think it does anything for the card so that's a lesson learned. Don't stick till your sure eh?

Anyway I'm off now to settle in front of the telly to see who gets booted from the X Factor.

Thanks for popping in

Anne x

challenges:

Lily of the Valley - let it snow

Card Cupids - use a decorative punch

Sentimental Sundays - anything goes

Krafitn' Kimmie - sprakle n shine

Secret Crafter - anything goes with sparkle

Simon Says - sparkle and bling
Copic Creations - saturated colours

Animal Antics

2011-10-07T08:32:00.008+01:00

Good morning girls

I've been hibernating most of the week whilst Glasgow suffered torrential rain and gales. This awful weather is enough to make a girl weep. I can't stand the wind, rain I can just about suffer but I don't do windy apart from getting me washing dried! There's lots more to come to if the forecast is correct. Think I'll need to emigrate to warmer climes.

So, onto me card and this weeks challenge on Totally Papercrafts.

Our sponsor this week is

and the lucky winner gets to choose two stamps.

Wish I could enter!!!

and the challenge is...
use an animal on your project

I bought a few of these fabulous Teddy Bo images before I went on holiday and sin of sins I've only got around to colouring this little cutie patootie up. I'm loving these little bears at the moment:)

This one is just perfect for any male card isn't he? ...and he was an absolute dream to colour with my copcis.

Papers are from the now defunct Funky Fairy's, sentiment is Sparkle n Sprinkle and the other bits and bobs are all from my stash.

Do pop by my teamies girls for some more gorgeous cards and inspiration. Don't forget to play along too.

Have a great weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

Teddy Bo - use your favourite colours

Crafts and Me - use a digi

My Mum's Craft Shop - all creatures great and small

Penny's Papercrafts - anything goes

trick or treat

2011-10-03T08:30:00.004+01:00

Morning girls

I hope you all enjoyed the tropical weather over the weekend. Unfortunately here in Glasgow it was tropical rain, rain and yes, more rain. It never halted all from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon so no topping up the suntan for me. Wellies were the order of the day lol

It's challenge time over on Karen's Doodles and this week it's all things spooky. So get going with those Hallowe'en cards girls as we'd love to see them. Even better if you use one of Karen's cuties:)

This is Scarecrow Boy and Girl I merged them in my graphics programme before printing them out and colouring it up with my copics. Papers are from the now defunct Funky Fairy's, emebllies I cut with my cricut and the brad is from me stash. The sentiment was pc generated.

So there's my effort for this week. Don't forget to visit my teamies for even more inspiration and of course I'd love it if you played along:)

Thanks for popping in

Anne x

challenges:

Cupcake Inspirations - inspirational pic

Gingerloft - orange

Roby's Fetish - Hallowe'en

OSAAT - use a digi

Sew Many Cards - anything goes

Simon Says - anything goes

Lollipop Crafts - Hallowe'en

2011-10-01T16:09:00.000+01:00

edited to add:
I've entered this card into a comp on FB
https://www.facebook.com/CraftBag?v=app_155611717861709
I'd love it if you could vote for me too:)

Hi girls

It's a bright sunny one here as promised by the forecast. A few more days of this would be great eh?

I've spent the morning out in the garden colouring up this cutie from Teddy Bo and putting the card together:)

I bought two of these before I went off on me jollies but didn't get a chance to colour them up. I'm hooked, I c an see a few more of these falling into me basket very soon.

Coloured with copics and loads of glitter, well it is a crimbo card and they need to sparkle. Papers are from Memory Box and sentiment is from Sparkle n Sprinkle.

Right, back to the sunshine for me. Enjoy your day girls:)

Anne x

challenges:

Cupcake Crafts - if you go down to the woods today

Bearly Mine - 3 papers

Papertake Weekly - sketch

Penny's challenges - anything goes

Simons Says - anything goes

Party Time Tuesday - anything goes

Stamp Fairy - add a bit of sparkle

Autumnal Annie

2011-09-30T08:30:00.004+01:00

Morning girls

Another warm one here in Glasgow it is too. Not much in the way of sunshine though but it's warm enough to go about the day without being all wrapped up against the elements for a change.

Fingers crossed it stays that way too:)

So, being as it's Friday it's time for a new challenge over on Totally Papercrafts and this week our theme is

AUTUMN

and we've two fab sponsors

and

I really struggled with me card for this one. It's so hard to get back into the swing after being on yer jollies isn't it? Anyway I got there in the end using this fab little lady from The Paper Shelter. Isn't she a gorgeous little thing?

As usual I've coloured with copic markers, papers are Basic Grey from the Scarlett Letter range, sentiment is from Sparkle n Sprinkle and the other bits and bobs are from me stash.
So that's my effort for this week girls. Do pop by my teamies blogs to see their wonderful creations too. Especially our Sue aka Scoopy's Stuff who has unfortunately got to stand down from the team for a while. We'll all miss ya sweetie. The norty corner won't be the same without you:(
Thanks for popping in, have a smashing weekend girls.

challenges

The Paper Shelter - for the girls

4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes

Southern Girls - anything goes

Crafting for all Seasons - fall colours

Freshly Brewed - autumn

winner of my blog hop digi...

2011-09-26T11:52:00.000+01:00

Morning girls

Well that's my holiday over.

We'd a fabulous time catching up with our friends is Turkey. The weather was fantastic, hotter than normal for this time of year so much so that I hid under a brolly quite a bit of the time. It's just a pity it's perishing here so I won't be able to show off me tan lol. Roll on May 2012 for our next visit:)

So, onto the winner of my image from the Karen's Doodles blog hop.

Elise

Congratulations sweetie, if you drop me a line (email on sidebar) I'll arrange to get the image sent to you.

Anne x

Welcome to Karen's Doodles Christmas blog hop

2011-09-19T08:30:00.006+01:00

Morning girls

Fingers, toes and eyes are firmly crossed as I type this. I'll still be in Turkey so am praying Mr Blogger plays ball and posts this on time for me. If your here and reading then all is well:)

Welcome to Karen's Doodles Christmas blog hop. Today the Doodle Princesses are bringing you all of Karen's fantabulous new Christmas digi images. A treat awaits you all:)

Some lucky blogger will have the chance to win the whole collection

This is Christmas Tree. How cool is this? I loved it as soon as I saw it.

I decided to make an easel card for a wee change too. It seems ages since I've made one.

Papers are Doodlebug, embellies are cut with my cricut., image is coloured as usual with copic markers, loads of stickles and some white flock to his hat. A few wee gems on the garland finished it off.

A side view

If you'd like the chance to win this image then play along with Karen's Doodles challenge this week which is to make a Christmas card using one of Karen's images. It doesn't need to be one of the latest releases but it MUST be one of hers then come back here and add your name to Mr Linky at the end of this post.

I'll announce the winner here and on the challenge blog next week.

Now for the info

You should have arrived here from the challenge blog. If your stopping by here first then you'll need to go back as all the Doodle Princesses and the challenge blog have a letter for you to collect so you need that first one to start you off.

My letter is D

Next on the list is the lovely Elaine, so hop on over to see her fabulous card.

Don't forget your letter before you go girls as you'll need it to complete the word to be in with a chance to win the entire collection.

Happy Hopping

Anne x

three little sentiments

2011-09-16T08:29:00.025+01:00

Morning girls

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Mr Blogger plays nice and posts this for me whilst I'm on me jollies.

Our challenge this week on Totally Papercrafts is...

CLEAN AND SIMPLE

and we're sponsored by the lovely Mandi of Less is More fame who has some SU goodies for the winner:)

Easy peasy, right?? I do hope you'll play along.

I took Vicki at her word and kept this embellie free. A strip of red mirri card, three die shapes and three circle sentiments from Sparkle n Sprinkle. Jobs a good un.

So that's my plain and simple creation. Hopefully you'll find the time to play along.

Thanks for popping in

Anne x

Check it Out

2011-09-12T08:30:00.003+01:00

Morning girls

I'm a happy bunny this morning. A few more hours and I'll be winging my way to our gorgeous little place in the sun in Turkey. I can't wait!! Mr Sunshine here I come!!!! It's been so horrid here this summer I'm in serious need of lots of sunshine and relaxation:)

Anyway before I go I'd best tell you what the challenge is over on Karen's Doodles this week.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy

CHECK IT OUT

Yip, go grab those checked and gingham papers ladies and play along with us Doodle Princesses.

I've used Dance Fever lady for this one, love her tie dye trousers. I achieved the look by dotting my colourless blender all over once I'd finished colouring. Just something a wee bit different lol.

Papers are NitWits, sentiment is Sparkle n Sprinkle, brad and ribbon from me stash.

So, that's my effort for this week girls. I do hope you'll play along.

Don't forget to pop by the challenge blog for more inspiration from my lovely teamies.

Right, off I go to finish packing me case. Yes, it's not done pmsl. We have internet access so I may pop in now and then whilst sunning myself on the terrace:)

cya soon

Anne x

challenges:

Crafting when we can - anything goes

Cupcake Inspirations - photo inspiration

OSAAT - anything goes

Secret Crafter - inspired by a song /Blame it on the boogie

Card Makin' Mamas - go digi

Charisma Cardz - inspired by a song/Blame it on the boogie

cute with buttons

2011-09-09T08:30:00.005+01:00

Morning girls

It's another wet miserable one here in Glasgow. Winter is on the way me thinks never mind autumn:( Time to get the woolie jumpers and boots out. Oh but I've a reason still to be cheerful girls.

I WON ONE OF THE NEW CHRISTMAS LILY OF THE VALLEY STAMPS

Yip, lil old me had her name drawn by mr randon.org to win one of the new releases. I can't wait for the postie to come!!!!

So onto the reason for my post this morning. It's Friday girls!!! That means a nice new challenge over on Totally Papercrafts and this week we'd like to see...

CUTE WITH SOME BUTTONS

on your wedding day

2011-09-07T14:03:00.001+01:00

Afternoon girls

I seem to be inundated with commissions for wedding cards at the moment. This is my fourth in two weeks. Must be the season for it eh? Anyway I thought I'd show you this one I've just finished. I've still the box to get done but that can wait till this evening.

No DP's on this one, silver and white card which I've run through the cuttlebug using various folders. The image which I've coloured with copics is from the Paper Shelter. Other bits and pieces were cut with my cricut and the pearls and ric rac are from me stash.

Thanks for popping in

Anne x

challenges:

Creative Card Crew - anything goes

The Paper Shelter - embossing

Deep Ocean - hearts

All That Scraps - anythjing goes

Ribbon Carousel - anything goes

My Mum's Craft Shop - lots of layers

anything goes with a twist on Karen's Doodles

2011-09-05T08:34:00.003+01:00

Morning girls

Just popping in to show you my DT card for the challenge over on Karen's Doodles this week.

I've used one of the new images. This is Hiker, perfect for all those manly cards isn't he?

The challenge this week is ANYTHING GOES but you must use a Karen's Doodles image to take part.

I've coloured with copic markers as usual. What do you think of me sky? That's the first attempt with markers and I'm chuffed I actually made it resemble the sky. It could probably have done with a bit more depth but I left it alone as knowing me I'd have ruined the whole thing lol. Papers are from Costco, you can just about make out the maps on the star, the others ones have compasses and clocks on. I thought they were perfect for this image. Sentiment is Sparkle n Sprinkle and the button is from me stash.

So, that's my effort for this week girls. Do pop over to the challenge blog to see some wonderful creations from the other girls on the team.

Thanks for popping in

Anne x

challenges:

OSAAT - use a digi

Challenge Up Your Life - male

Secret Crafter - autumn colours

Wee Memories - simply sentiments

Craft Us Crazy - autumn colours and your fav embellies (buttons)
Gingerloft - create a sky

anything but a card

2011-09-02T08:32:00.017+01:00

Morning girls

It's time for a new challenge on Totally Papercrafts so I do hope you'll find the time to play along.

We've to smashing sponsors for you this week too so all the more reason to get crafting.

and

and the challenge this week is...

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

..so I thought I'd make a little post it note holder

I started out with a couple of beer felts, added some ribbon then covered with some Dovecraft papers.

The flower is cut with my cricut and after inking the edges of everything I assembled it all.

I then stamped a cute little face with my Peachy Keen stamps and added this to the centre of the flower.

Once I'd glued the post it notes in place I realised I didn't have a pink pencil!! DOH!!!

Anyway, that's my effort for this week girls. Do pop over to the challenge blog for some more gorgeous creations from my lovely teamies. I promise you won't be disappointed:)

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend

Anne x

challenges:

Charisma Cardz - anything goes

Moving Along With The Times - handmade flowers

Digi Stamps 4 Joy - handmade flowers

Paper Pretties - anything but a card

Paper Shelter - anything goes

Sisterhood of Crafters - flowers

Truly Scrumptious - mostly pink

Bearly Mine - flowers

mirror mirror in my hand

2011-08-31T12:46:00.002+01:00

who's the fairest in the land?

I was having a little snoop at the images over on The Paper Shelter the other day and this little cutie and a few others just happened to fall into me basket.

Sorry I've not been around to visit this week girls but I have commissions coming out of my ears. I can go for a week or two with no one wanting anything then all of a sudden the phone rings off the hook. It's one of those weeks, so I'm a busy little beaver.

Cute as a button isn't she? I've coloured her up with copics, papers are Doodlebug, lace, button and beads are all from me stash.

Thanks for popping in:)

Anne x

challenges:

Papertake Weekly - sketch

Bearly Mine - flowers

Creative Card Crew - anything goes

Card Makin Mamas - pink
The Paper Shelter - anything goes
My Mum's Craft Shop - 1 image, two papers, 3 flowers

etch a sketch

2011-08-29T08:34:00.003+01:00

Morning girls
It's time for a new challenge over on Karen's Doodles and this week we've a fab sketch for you to follow.

Feel free to rotate, flip and add embellies.
Here's my effort. My Mum needed a Diamond Anniversary card so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone. Cheeky eh? This image is perfect for it though isn't it? You'll find Sweep Me Off My Feet and lots more gorgeous images over in Karen's store. There are a few new ones too and they are fab!!!

Anyway, the papers are K & Co, they are lush!! I really didn't want to cut them lol. I've coloured as usual with copics and have added a tiny bit of stickles to her earring and the flowers in her hair. I need to say a huhe thanks to my teamie Elaine who sent me some lovely doilley's last week, perfect for backing my image. Lace, ribbon and all the other bits and bobs are from me stash.
So, there's my contribution for this week. Do pop by my teamies for some more inspiration and play along too. We love to see what you create.
Thanks for stopping by
Anne x

challenges:

Little Claire's - wedding/anniversary

Mark's Finest Papers - use lace

4 Crafty Chicks - photo inspiration

Crafty Sentiments - ribbon and bow