Birthday Card...

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with today's post i just want to let you know there is no longer ScrappyGem Design where i share my art journalling etc {all that will be shared here} because as from yesterday the blog is now called This is my little Journey and this is where i will be sharing my Slimming World journey with you...if you like like to know more please pop over there and read the welcome post because that explains what i will be sharing on there.

Right me lovelies enough about that because i am here today to share a card i have using Clearly Besotted "Fabulous Fuchsias" stamp set and the matching dies, it was made for my Mum-in-law for her birthday. 

 I know she likes the colour purple and she likes fuchsias so i combined them to make todays card, anyhoo enough waffle from me so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)

{sorry about the quality of the photo but i couldnt get any decent light}

Products i have used...

Stamps...Clearly Besotted "Fabulous Fuchsias" stamp set

Papers and card...All from stash

Ink...Stampin Up "Old Olive" ink pad, Papermania mini ink pads

Tools...Clearly Besotted "Fabulous Fuchsia" die collection

Challenges

The Sisterhood of Crafters...Birthday

Charisma Cardz...Anything goes

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back soon...
Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Till next time me lovelies...

Monochromatic Birthday Card...

Hello me lovelies

Hope you all had a great weekend me lovelies!!
We did because on Saturday night we didn't have our boys as they stayed at my parents house for the night so a quiet night in watching dvd's was called for and also treated ourselves to a takeaway...yummy :)

Rightio onto my card...I am here today to share a card made using Ladybug Crafts Ink digi stamp called Kera and she is from their Skinny Malinky range...she is very sassy and loves shopping but which girl doesn't eh!!

Anyhoo i made her into a monochromatic birthday card with a bit of bling and to be honest i was quite pleased how this turned out, tell you what i wont waffle any longer so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)

Products i have used...

Stamps...Ladybug Crafts Ink Skinny Malinky "Kera" digi stamp, Craftwork Cards sentiment stamps

Papers and card...Papermania Liquorice Sherbet capsule papers, Black and white card {stash}

Ink...Spectrum Noirs

Tools...Spellbinders Edgeabilties scalloped border

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges i have entered

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge...Birthdays
Creative Moments Challenge #40...Anything goes/Girly
Crafty Girls Challenge #15...Anything goes
Ditzie Digi Design Challenge...Anything goes
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #80...Anything but square

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back soon...
Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Till next time me lovelies...

Do all the Things you dreamt...

Hello me lovelies

Before i share today's creation i would just love to say Thank you for all the sweet comments you have left me on my recent cards, i cherish each and every comment and i will be around to see you very soon!!

For today card i have used a Little Claire Design stamp called Do all the things which is a beautiful image and enjoyed playing with it, my aim for this image was to go for a gradient in colour and i think i have achieved that using 3 colours {yay!!} 
Anyhoo i wont waffle any longer so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)

Products i have used...

Stamps...Little Claire Design All the things stamp

Papers and card...all from stash

Ink...Papermania mini pigment ink pads

Tools...Stampin Up scalloped border punch

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges i have entered

Hobby Cutz Challenge #43...Bingo {Ribbon, Stamp and Punch}

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #24...Anything goes

Well that's all from me today folks, hope you have a fab Sunday and i will be back soon...
Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Till next time me lovelies...

Day Dreaming...

Hello me lovelies

Update: This post was meant to of posted at 9 this morning but didn't for some reason, anyhoo its here now!!

I have a card i made using a gorgeous stamp from Little Claire's stamp called "Do all the things.." stamp from their Silhouette range which are just fabulous but i am not totally happy with my card because of the inking, it didn't quite blend together as much as i would of liked...not sure if it was down the card, the ink pads or what i was using to blend or it might of been just simply me, not sure at all but hey it will do!!

 so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)

Products i have used...

Stamps...Little Claire Designs "Do all the things.." stamp

Papers and card...All from stash

Ink...Papermania mini pigment ink pads, Memento Tuxedo black ink pad

Because i am scheduling these posts with me not been well i decided i will catch up with commenting as i am behind with it and there are peeps out there that i have visited in a while so i am going to pop by and say hello...well that's my plan anyway!!

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back soon...
Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Till next time me lovelies...

Silhouette Elephants {again}

Hello me lovelies

I was planning to come back over the weekend to blog but i have come down yet again with the dreaded lergy so not a happy bunny...would anyone like to take this fuzzy headache and my blocked nose etc etc etc, pretty please i would really appreciate it...oh okay then, guess i am keeping it to myself :(

I also just wanted to say i am ever so grateful for you taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle and for all the sweet comments you all leave me on my cards, i really do cherish each and every one of them!!

Anyhoo enough of me waffle...how about i just get on with sharing my card with you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)

Products i have used...

Stamps...Little Claire Designs "Elephant Silhouette" stamp

Papers and card...all from stash

Ink...Stampin Up "Basic Black" ink pad, Papermania Pigment mini ink pad set

Tools...Heat Gun and Clear embossing powder

Challenges

4 Crafty Chicks #186...No patterned papers

Simply Create Too #57...Animals

Crafty Calender Challenge #March...Animal Antics

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back soon...
Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Till next time me lovelies...

Little Claire's...Floral Border Sticker card

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a Little Claire's DT card for you using one of their NEW stickers that they have just released featuring one of their popular images, they have released 9 sheets altogether and they are fabulous {club members should check their newsletter for special offers} 

Plus...Would you like to win all 9 of the new stickers? Let Little Claire's know your scariest spider moment(s) and they will draw 3 lucky winners to each win all 9 new stickers!
Entries to be received by Monday O1 July 2013, you can leave your comment here on the Little Claire's blog........ x

I have used the Floral Border sticker sheet and made it into a black and white which i just adore so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Little Claire's Floral Border stickers

Papers and card...Papermania Liquorice Sherbet papers, Black and white card {stash}

Embellishments...Ribbon {stash}

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back, hopefully later today or maybe tomorrow...also Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Wags n Whiskers challenge #106...Wedding, Anniversary or Love

Hello me lovelies

Today is the day which a new challenge starts over at Wags n Whiskers Stamps and the chosen theme is...

Wedding, Anniversary or Love

Prize...

One lucky participant will win a free Wags n Whiskers Rubber stamp!!

You don't have to use a Wags n Whiskers image but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free Wags n Whiskers Digi...

On my card i have used a gorgeous little digi called 'Some Bunny loves me'...i think it's absolutely adorable and i have also gone for a mono look too because i just love black and white, anyhoo i wont waffle on any more so without further ado, here's my Wags n Whiskers DT card for you...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Wags and Whiskers 'Some Bunny Loves Me' digi stamp and Kaisercraft sentiment stamp

Papers and card...Papermania 'Liquorice Sherbet' papers, White and black card {stash}

Ink...Spectrum noirs {old codes} Wg0.5, Wg1, Wg3, Wg5, Wg7, Wg9

Tools...Sewing machine

Embellishments...Dovecraft 'Tea Party' lace paper hearts, Ribbons and Gems {stash}

Well that's all from me folks and don't forget to visit Wags n Whiskers blog and my new teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Wags n Whiskers Challenge #102...May Flowers

Hello me lovelies

I am still in the land of living...just i might add, not been feeling to good again and not felt like crafting either but i have done a little just for my DT's but that's all!!

For the last few months i have seem to have caught everything that has gone around from a hacking cough, colds etc but just as i thought i was getting over it, its come back again *sigh* 

It started again after the loss of my fur baby, i now have a chesty cough, a bit of a blocked up nose and bit of cold in my left eye too, i wish it would just go once and for all...gowd i am starting moan again, i bet you're all getting sick of me by now...i know i am getting sick of listening to myself...righto me lovelies no more feeling sorry for me self and get on!!

Right onto what this post is originally about...Today is the day which a new challenge starts over at Wags n Whiskers Stamps and the chosen theme is...

May Flowers

Prize...

One lucky participant will win a free Wags n Whiskers Rubber stamp!!

You don't have to use a Wags n Whiskers image but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free Wags n Whiskers Digi...

Anyhoo without further ado, here's my Wags n Whiskers DT card for you...hope you likey *smiles*

{sentiment to added at a later date}

Recipe 

Stamps...Wags n Whiskers He Loves Me digi stamp

Papers and card...Papermania Little Cake Shoppe papers, Red and white card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, cool grey 5, cardinal red, crimson, ruby, poppy, fuchsia pink, mustard, vanilla, buttercup, primrose, Spectrum noir {old codes} 109, 175, 163, Wg 1, Wg0.5, 0

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Stampin Up scalloped border punch, Memory Box Fancy Blossoms dies, Cuttlebug Heart embossing folder, Sewing machine

Embellishments...Gems {stash}

Challenges

Don't forget to visit Wags n Whiskers blog and my new teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Ladybug Crafts Ink 30th birthday card...

Hello me lovelies

It's me again...i did say i would be back *smiles*

Tonight's card i made for o/h sister for her 30th Birthday and the image i have used is one of the new recently released gorgeous Ladybug Crafts Ink number digi's from their Through the Ages range...these are just stunnilicious and i know i had to use it *smiles*

They did hold a blog hop for this release and i was lucky enough to win 3 digi's of my choice...how lucky was i!!

 I just thought i'd let you know that Kerry have a new release today with lots of fabulous cards from her talented DT and GDT...

omg...these look absolutely adorable images *smiles*

Anyhoo for my card i wanted to go for a simple mono card with a little glitz and a little bit dotty but still had to be girly and not over crowded with embellies because i wanted this to be all about the image and i think i sort of managed that...

 so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Ladybug Crafts Ink Through the Ages 30th digi stamp and Sentimental Number stamps

Papers and card...Papermania Liquorice Sherbet capsule papers, Black and white card {stash}

Ink...Spectrum noirs {old codes} Wg0.5, Wg1, Wg3, Wg5, Wg7, Wg9

Tools...Die-sire Embossalicious 6x6 Petite Dots embossing folder, Xcut decorative tags and bookplates dies

Embellishments...Ribbon and brads {stash}

Challenges
Dilly Beans Designs...Glitter
Crafty Catz...Sparkle with bow
Sweet Stampin...Lots of layers
The Pretty Ribbon...Happy Birthday
Whoopsi Daisy challenge...Use a digi
Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge...Anything goes

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's Monthly Challenge #31... Cards with folds

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i been missing for the last few days but we have a poorly household at the moment so not had time to come on!!

Before i get on with giving you the deets of the challenge i just want to say that i have just read that Google are getting rid of a great product... Google reader, such a shame!!

Anyhoo i have also noticed that lots of you are going over to Bloglovin...well i had already joined and did sometime a go but forgot...i told you before i have a brain like a sieve Lol

Well i have now transferred over all the blogs i follow so hopefully no-one is missing but if i aren't following you...give me a shout and i will come by and follow you but if you aren't a follower of mine and would like to be...I have now moved my Bloglovin button up in my sidebar for you all to see!!

Righto me lovelies i am going to get on with telling you all about Little Claire's challenge, for this challenge the theme is...

Cards with Folds

Prize

What a gorgeous selections of goodies!!

For my card i have followed Lyndsey's tutorial here for this card except i have changed it slightly to made it slightly bigger...not much a might add but a tad bigger

 So without further ado, here's my Little Claire's DT card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's Swirly Whirly - Poppies and Sunshine Sentiment stamps

Papers and card...Papermania Liquorice Sherbet Capsule, Black and White card {stash}

Ink...Docrafts Artiste White pigment ink pad, White gel pen

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped circle nesties and Edgeabilities Classic edges 1

Embellishments...Ribbon, twine and button {stash}

Challenges
ABC challenges...Bring on the flowers
Crafty Boots...Flowers
Bearly-mine challenges #78...Anything goes

Please do visit Little Claire's and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters #38...Midway Reminder

Hello me lovelies

I am here today to share a midway reminder dt card for Nutcrafters for our latest challenge which our fabulous Debbie is hosting and she has chosen...

Something Beginning with 'B'

so we would love to see embellie's, colours, anything beginning with the letter 'B'

 so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters digi square {which unfortunately are no longer available...sorry}

Sentiment...Dovecraft 'Sent with love' sentiment stamp set

Papers and card...Papermania 'The little cake shoppe' papers, White and blue card {stash}

Ink...Spectrum noirs {old codes} 142, 132, 133, 109, 100, 104, 169, 64, 65, 68,144, 183, 185, 178,5

Tools...Marianne Design 'Ribbon flower 3' die, Sewing machine

Embellishments...Blue bow and button {stash}

Challenges
Inky Impressions challenge #101...Add blue for colon cancer awareness
Penny's Paper-Crafty challenge #118...Ribbons and die cuts
4 Crafty Chicks challenge #133...Clean and simple

Please do visit Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Challenge #38...Something Beginning With 'B'

Hello me lovelies

Today i have a Nutcrafters DT card to share with you because it's the start of our new challenge over on the Nutcrafters blog and it's our fabulous Debbie's turn to host a challenge, she has chosen...

Something Beginning With 'B'

so we would love to see a 'B' theme on your card which could be for a Baby, a Boy, you could have a Bows, Buttons or use colours Blue, Brown etc

Don't forget if you don't have any Nutcrafter images we do have a freebie page on the Nutcrafter blog to help you along!

Main Prize...

To spend in the Nutcrafters store...

Remember you have to use a Nutcrafters image to qualify for this prize!!

2nd Prize...

2 Digi stamps or 1 stamp sheet of your choice from Nutcrafters...{subject to availability}

 Without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Teddy and Me' stamp

Sentiment...Papermania cardstock sticky letters
Papers and card...All from stash

Ink...Spectrum noir {old codes} 142, 133,132, 135,144, 100, 104, 169

Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nestie

Embellishments...Button and pearls {stash}

Challenges

Penny Black and More #March...One for the boys

Eclectic Ellapu...Create something for a child

Deep Ocean challenge #46...For a boy

Digidesign challenge...All about children

Please do visit Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of gorgeous cards to share you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

My Sister's Birthday card...

Hello me lovelies

I am back tonight to share a card i made for me sister's birthday, i couldn't share it earlier when i left her a message on here because i know my sister reads my blog and i didn't want to spoil the surprise for her so that's why i am back now...I am glad to say she loved it *phew*

Anyhoo i wont waffle on any more i will just share the card with you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Craftwork Cards 'Butterfly and Blooms' stamp set, Nutcrafters

Sentiment...Papermania 'Relations' stamp set

Papers and card...Purple and white card {stash}

Ink...Stampin Up 'Rich Razzleberry' ink pad

Embellishments...Pearl flowers {stash}

Challenges
Heck of a challenge...Spring/Butterflies and pearls
Allsorts challenge...For a lady
Cas on Sunday...Happy Birthday

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's Challenge #30...Love and Romance

Hello me lovelies

How are we all enjoying the weekend...hope you all managed to get some crafting done!!

 I am back today with a Little Claire's Dt card for you, when you see this card you will think...well it's the same as the card below, what's going on!!

Well i made today's card the other week ready for this challenge to go live but i liked it that much i thought i'd recreate it but with a different layout so that's why the card below looks similar...i just love how the image glows, i think i looks beautiful...even if i say so myself *smiles*

I am going to keep you in a suspense for a little longer while i give you the deets to the challenge so here goes, the theme for this challenge is...

Love and Romance

So we would love to see lots of love, romance, hearts and flowers on your cards/creations!!

Prize

What a fabulous prize it is...look at all those goodies you could win!

Without further ado, here's my Little Claire's Dt card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Little Claire's Cutie Patootie 'Bert and Mary on a swing' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claire's 'Sunshine' sentiment stamps

Papers and card...Papermania 'Scrumptious' papers, Cream and brown card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, antique pink, dusky rose, dusky pink, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, cool grey 3,4&5, mustard, buttercup, primrose

Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nesties, Memory Box 'Fancy Blossom' dies 

Embellishments...Ribbon and pearls {stash}

Challenges
Moving along with times...love it in the air!
Wags n Whiskers #97...Love
Crafty Ann's challenge #83...Love actually
Dream Valley challenge #51...Ribbon and bling
Polkadoodles and studio 12 #7...Shabby Chic

Please do visit Little Claire's blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and reading me waffle, also for any comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #36...Midway reminder

Hello me lovelies

Happy Valentine's day!!

I am back today to share my Nutcrafters Challenge #36...Midway reminder DT card with you, It's our fabulous Katie's turn to host this challenge and she has chosen...

Love and Friendship

so we would love to see a little romance on your cards/creations or even to let friend know you care...

Our lovely Katie has given you a freebie digi to use to help you along the way with our challenge so please go to the Nutcrafters blog to get your crafty hands on the gorgeous digi!!

Without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters Midway reminder DT card...Hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Georgie Porgie' stamp

Sentiment...Papermania 'Lucy Cromwell - Teacups' stamp set

Papers and card...Papermania 'Scrumptious' papers, Brown and cream card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, mustard, buttercup, primrose, cornflower, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue, antique pink, dusky pink, White gel pen

Embellishments...Making Memories 'Heart Metal' stickers, Ribbon {stash} 

Challenges
A Gem of a challenge #66...Hearts/Valentines
The Squirrel and the fox challenge #37...Love
Crafty Sentiments challenge...Valentines
Passion for promarkers #185...Give us a cuddle
Inky Chicks challenge #3...Valentine or Anniversary
MilkCoffee challenge...Make it cute!
Moving along with the times...Love is in the air!

I will be catching up with commenting tonight as last night i was a tad busy meeting up with the girls for our weekly chat and craft...oooo i love Wednesday's!! Lol

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any comments you may leave me :)

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #36...Love and Friendship

Hello me lovelies

I am back today as it's the start of a new challenge over at Nutcrafters and this time is our lovely boss lady Katie's turn to host a challenge so Katie has chosen...

Love and friendship

As Valentines day is around the corner we would love to see a romance theme or even create something a little special for a friend to let them know you care and appreciate them...

Katie has been very generous and given you all a freebie digi so you can play along...omg it's just the cutest digi ever so pop over get yourself a free digi and play along with us :)

Main Prize...

To spend in the Nutcrafters store...

Remember you have to use a Nutcrafters image to qualify for this prize!!

2nd Prize...

2 Digi stamps or 1 stamp sheet of your choice from Nutcrafters...{subject to availability}

so without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...hope you likey :)

{card is meant to be white but i couldn't get decent light}

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Little dickie birds' stamp

Sentiment...Papermania Lucy Cromwell 'Teacups' stamp set

Papers and card...White card {stash}

Inks...Pormarkers black, cool grey 2,3,4&5

Tools...Stampin Up scalloped border punch

Embellishments...Meiflower polka dot ribbon

Challenges

My Mum's Craft Shop challenge #2...Valentines/Love

Allsorts challenge #192...Lets get cute
The Cutie Pie challenge #37...Valentines card
Incy Wincy designs challenge...Love is in the air
Inky Chicks challenge #3...Valentine or anniversary cards
Anything goes challenge #85...Monochrome
Sweet Stampin' challenge...Love is all around

Please visit the Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of gorgeous inspiration to share with you...

Thanks you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me...

Till next time me lovelies

hugs and xxx

Gemma