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Monday 30 January 2012

Sketch n Stash Challenge #80 DT Card - Free Choice Sketch...

Hello me lovelies

We have another challenge for you over at Sketch n Stash....
Challenge #80 - Free Choice Sketch...Yes you can pick any sketch from our
SKETCH n STASH CATALOGUE so go on & choose your favourite sketch!!

For this challenge we are sponsored by Cuddly Buddly...Thanks Kim!!
Prize : 3 Cuddly Buddly digi images that us lovely SnS teamies picked :D

I choose Sketch #42 for this challenge...

& here's my card....



Recipe
Sentiment - Papermania men stamp set (sorry can't remember the proper name)
Papers & card - Pink Petticoat, Blue & white card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,100,104,169,144,69,183,Cg5,Cg7,Cg9,24,33,35, White gel pen
Tools - Nesties plain square, Xcut labels dies
Embellishments - Blue brads & buttons (stash)

Challenges
Will follow soon!!

Please do visit my Sketch n Stash teamies because they have lots of gorgeous inspiration for you...righto i best pop off but Thanks for stopping by & reading my waffle and for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx

Gemma



Friday 27 January 2012

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #5 DT card - Thinking of you/Missing you!!

Hello me lovelies

Back again today with a Chocolate, Coffee & Cards DT card...this fortnight our challenge is


So we would love to see your cards using this theme.
For this challenge our DT have been spilt into 2 teams because we have been very kindly sponsored by 2 fabbie digital shops...Thank you!!

Team A

Are using...
Prize - 3 Digi's of your choice

Team B
Gemma - Me

Are using....
Prize #1 - 5 Digi's
Prize #2 - 3 Digi's

So without further ado, here's my DT card....



Recipe
Sentiment - Computer generated
Papers & card - Dovecraft Sugar & Spice papers, Brown & white card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,91,92,96,98,64,65,24,33,35, White gel pen
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain ovals, Xcut 'Doily dots' border punch, Xcut label die, Joy Crafts
 flower die
Embellishments - Meiflower orange polka dot ribbon, Pearls & brads (stash)

Challenges
Will follow soon!!

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave but don't forget to go see my CCCC teamies & spread some love :o)
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Thursday 26 January 2012

Nutcrafters Challenge #10 DT card - Anything goes....Half way reminder!!

Hello me lovelies

Hope you all ok??
I know just lately i keep apologising for not posting, visiting etc & probably sick of hearing me moaning about it  but.... yet again my Internet connection has been pants, it has been running really slow & wouldn't connect to blogger & kept timing out....aaaarrrgghhh!!
Sorry but it is getting damn well annoying now & i had some posts which i wanted to get on my blog but that going to have to wait & i haven't been able to do my DT jobs too...but 1 good thing is i'm getting a head with DT cards, just need to get photo's taken of them.
Righto enough of me waffling on about me problems & get on with telling about today's card!!

Today i have a Nutcrafters half way reminder card for you which should of been on my blog yesterday but at least it's getting put on today, anyhoo i will just recap about the our Challenge #10  which is an Anything goes Challenge but remember to win the prize you have to use a Nutcrafter Image & here's the prize you could win....
 
to spend in their store....What a great prize!!

So without further ado, here's my card....



Recipe
Sentiment - (stash)
Papers & card - Everyday Mom Ideas  'Just my type' free digital scrapbooking kit, White & blue card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,100,169,104,35,37,65,68,48,163,91,92,96,98, Black fine line pen
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles
Embellishments - Meiflower yellow polka dot ribbon, Charm (stash)

Challenges
Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave...I will be doing some blog hopping tonight as long as my connection stays good!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Sunday 22 January 2012

Little Claires Cutie Patootie 'Mary Splashing'

Hello me lovelies

I'm back just like i promised with a card using Little Claires stamp called 'Mary Splashing' which is from the Cutie Patootie range....i think these are so darn cute!!
Today's card i have again used the mono look which i seem to be doing a lot just lately but i do love the look, anyhoo without further ado here's my card....




Recipe
Sentiment - LOTV
Papers & card - Laura Ashley 'Contemporary' papers, White & black card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.5,Cg1,Cg3,Cg5,Cg7,Cg9, White gel pen
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Joy crafts flower die, Ek Success border punch
Embellishments - Meiflower black polka dot ribbon, Brads (stash)

Challenges

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may which i cherish very deeply!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Saturday 21 January 2012

A Gem of a Challenge #38 DT Card - Lisa's Sketch!!

Hello me lovelies

Well i am back today a bit later then i wanted but again my connection is pants so i'm hoping it stays on long enough for me to do this post....*fingers crossed* eh!!

Happy Saturday everyone....It's that time again for another fantastic challenge from 

For challenge #38..our lovely Lisa has designed the fabbie sketch for you all...
This runs from today till 3rd February & the prize up for grabs is.....
4 Digi's images of the winners choice from Pink Gem Designs (subject to availability)...how great is that???

Well i think i have told you everything about the challenge...mmmm...yep i think i have!!

Righto then me lovelies..here's my take on the sketch, hope you like it...


(sorry if the pictures are a bit dark but couldn't get any decent light at the time of taking this photo)

Recipe
Sentiment - Computer generated
Papers & Card - Pink Petticoat papers, White card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.5, Cg1, Cg3, Cg5, Cg7, Cg9, black, White gel pen
Tools - Xcut heart punch
Embellishments - Pearls (stash)

Challenges

Please do stop by my Pink Gem teamies to see their gorgeous creations & to spread some love...Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
Will be back tomorrow with a Little Claires card using the 'Cutie Patootie' stamp range...that's all i am going to tell you about my card so if you would like to see my card you will have to pop by tomorrow hehehe
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Friday 20 January 2012

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #4 DT card - Glitter Latte...Half way reminder!!

Hello me lovelies

This was meant to be on this morning but unfortunately my connection has been pants & couldn't get on so this is why my card is on late!!

I am feeling a lot better now so a massive Thank you to all who left me get well wishes..it means a lot!!
I am at some point going to do some blog hopping over the weekend so i will try & stop by and say hello...also to leave some comments on all your gorgeous cards!!

Anyhoo today i have a half way reminder Dt card for Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #4 Glitter Latte...so we would love to see some glitter or lots of glitter on your cards :D

Here's my card...



I have used glitter on her foot spa!!

Recipe
Image - Sassy Studio designs 
Sentiment - Computer generated
Papers & card - Laura Ashley 'Contemporary' papers, Brown card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,100,104,169,91,92,96,98
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, scalloped & plain rectangles, Go Kreate XL Frilly frame #2 die, Joy Crafts flower die
Embellishments - Brads & pearls (stash)

Challenges
Will follow soon!!

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave.....
Will be back tomorrow with  my DT card for A Gem of a Challenge so bye for now :D
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Wednesday 18 January 2012

Nutcrafters Challenge #10 DT card - Anything goes

Hello me lovelies

Just before i get on with telling you about the Nutcrafter challenge, i would just love the say *waving* 'hello & Thank you' to my new followers for wanting to follow lil 'ole me & also i would just like to say sorry for still not visiting anyone's blog at the mo but I'm still not feeling to well but while I've been missing i have been trying to catch up with DT work etc...me thinks i have Jaykub's viral, you see he likes to share...even his nasty germs hehehe but as soon as i feel up to i will be stopping by to say hello & to see all your gorgeous creations!!

Anyhoo it's that time again for another fabbie Nutcrafter challenge...woohoo!!
For our Nutcrafters Challenge #10....it's another Anything goes challenge but remember for you to qualify for the prize, you have to use a Nutcrafter image!!

The prize this week is....
to spend in the Nutcrafter Shop....how fab is that :D

Here's my DT card for this challenge...hope you like it!!



Recipe
Sentiment - LOTV 
Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2 papers, White & purple card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,83,146,100,104,169,Cg0.5,Cg1, White gel pen
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Joy Crafts flower dies
Embellishments - Purple & white brads (stash), Purple dew drops (stash)

Challenges

Thank for stopping by & for any comments you may leave...don't forget to visit my Nutcrafter teamies for more inspiration & to spread some love!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma


Monday 16 January 2012

Sketch n Stash Challenge #79 DT Card - Julie's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

It's Monday & time for another fantastic sketch challenge from Sketch n Stash...yipeee!!
Our lovely Julie has designed this gorgeous sketch for you all to play with, here it is...

Fab isn't it???

We are sponsored by...
Prize : £10 Voucher to spend in their store...Thanks My Mum's Craft Shop for a fabbie prize & here's a little bit about them....
My Mum's Craft Shop stock an array of products for cardmaking & papercrafting projects. We specialise in Rubber Stamps and are currently expanding our Dies Department. We have both an online store  and bricks and mortar store, based on the lovely coast of Dorset.
We are expecting lots of exciting new products from Dienamics, Kraftin Kimmie Stamps, CC Designs, Memory Box Dies, Echo Park, My Minds Eye, and many more over the next few weeks so keep checking the website for the latest updates.

Here's my take on this sketch.....




Recipe
Sentiment - Me to You stamp set
Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2, White & green card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,100,104,196,163,48,Cg0.5,Cg1, White gel pen, Black fine liner pen
Tools - Nesties plain circle, Xcut decorative tags & bookplates dies
Embellishments - Pearls & green brad (stash)

Challenges

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave!!
Please do visit my Sketch n Stash teamies to spread some love & see their take on this gorgeous sketch :D
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Friday 13 January 2012

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #4 DT card - Glitter Latte

Hello me lovelies

Sorry this card has been posted late but I'm not feeling to good to be honest & that's why i haven't been posting or even commenting, well the only commenting i have been doing is DT & after i have finished I've switched my computer off...i am going to try & catch up over the weekend!!

Today is the day for another fabbie Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge and our challenge this fortnight is called 'Glitter Latte' so we would love to see some glitter on your cards....or even lots of it hehehe

This week we have 2 fabbie sponsors...
Prize - 4 Digi's of your choice

Prize - $10 gift voucher
Thank you to both fabbie sponsors!!

Here's my DT card for this challenge, hope you like it....


(sorry the picture is a bit dark but i couldn't get some decent light)

Recipe
Sentiment - Computer generated
Papers & card - Laura Ashley papers, Green & white card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,91,92,96,Cg0.5,Cg1,137,147,Cg7,42
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circle, Joy Crafts flower die, White gel pen
Embellishments - White brads & glitter (stash) Anita's 3d glue

Challenges

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments that you may leave....please visit my CCCC teamies too to spread some love!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Monday 9 January 2012

Release day for the new Nutcrafters Nursery Rhyme stamps...

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with today's post i just want to say 'hello & Thank you' to my new followers for wanting to follow lil 'ole me!! *waving*

Also it's 1 of my boys birthday's today....woohoo!!

Happy Birthday Adam!!
Love
Mum, Dad
your 3 brothers
xxxx

Righto back to today's post...well today is the day that Nutcrafters release their gorgeous Nursery Rhyme stamps...they are fab & I'm sure you will love them as much as me & the rest of the Nutcrafter DT, here's a picture of the release...
They are clear polymer stamps & retail between £4 & £4.50 & they are now available to buy from the Nutcrafter store

I have made another card using these gorgeous stamps so here is my card....



Recipe
Image - Nutcrafters Nursery Rhyme 'Polly put the kettle on'
Sentiment - Dovecraft 'Tea House' stamp set
Papers & card - Dovecraft 'Tea House' papers, Pink & white card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,100,98,92,96,48,163,88,147,Cg0.5,Cg1, White gel pen, Black fine liner pen
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain squares

Challenges 

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Saturday 7 January 2012

A Gem of a Challenge #37 DT Card - Rebekah's photo inspiration!!

Hello me lovelies

I was going to post my exciting news last night but for some reason my connection was pants again....anyhoo would you like to know what my exciting news is???
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Well do you??
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Well you should of guessed by now with my post title...have you read it yet.....yeah i am now a fully fledged 
Pink Gem DT member..........Woohoo!!
The lovely Janet asked me if i would like to join her fabulous DT instead of being a GDT.......& of course i said yeah hehehe, can you tell i'm just a tad excited :D
Thanks Janet & the lovely Pink Gem girls for having me!!

Today is time for a challenge over at A Gem of a Challenge and it's the lovely & very talented Rebekah's turn for hosting this challenge and Rebekah has chosen a fabbie photo for inspiration......
You can take inspiration from this photo in lots of ways by colour themes, flowers, feather etc 

Janet has a fabbie prize on offer which 4 digi's images of winners choice from 
Pink Gem Design (subject to availability)

Here's my DT card for this challenge, hope you like it.....



Recipe
Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics papers, Pink & white card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,137,147, Cg0.5,Cg1, White gel pen
Tools - Xcut shape circle shape cutter
Embellishments - Pink ribbon, pearls & lace (stash)

Challenges
Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely comments you may leave....please visit my Pink Gem teamies to spread some love!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Wednesday 4 January 2012

Nutcrafters Challenge #9 DT card - Anything goes

Hello me lovelies

I can't believe it's that's time again for another fabbie Nutcrafters Challenge, the time has flown by ever so quick...Christmas & New Year has been & gone before you know it, it will be Easter...Oh hang a minute Valentines day next....oooo!!

Anyhoo back to the challenge...today is the day for Nutcrafters Challenge #9 Anything goes but remember to get your hands on the fabbie prize you need to use a Nutcrafter image & here's the prize that's up for grabs.....
to spend in Katie & Colette's store...how great is that!!!

Also i little reminder that on the 9th January Nutcrafters are releasing some gorgeous Nursery Rhyme stamps, here's a picture of what you can get your crafty mitts on....
Aren't they just the cutest!?!?!

So for this challenge i have used 1 of these gorgeous stamps on my card, here it is....




Recipe
Image - Nutcrafter Nursery Rhyme 'Row your boat' stamp
Sentiment - Woodland Folk 'Friends' stamp set
Papers & card - K&Co Hopscotch papers, Blue card & white card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,100,104,144,183,72,74,Cg0.5,Cg1,Cg5,Cg7,Cg9,42,43,171,178, White gel pen
Tools - Nesties plain circles, Anita's 3D gloss

Challenges

Thanks for stopping by & for any comment you may leave...Please stop my Nutcrafter teamies to spread some love plus they will have some more Sneak Peaks of the Nursery Rhyme stamps too!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

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