Nutcrafters Challenge #2 DT card - Think Pink

Hello me lovelies

I have finally managed to get onto my blog....now *fingers crossed* it will let me upload!!

Firstly i just need to apologise to Nutcrafters DT & Sketch n Stash DT for not uploading my DT cards as yet but had Internet & blogger problems (again) but hopefully all is well for now!!

Today i want to show you my Nutcrafters DT card for Challenge #2 'Think Pink', as your are probably aware its Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October so Katie & Colette have come up with a Special digi set for specially for this to help raise money....it s called 'Pink Princess' which is absolutely gorgeous and its only costs £4 but £2 of this will go towards the worthy cause....so come on crafters if you would like to help Nutcrafters raise money for 'Breast Cancer' and get yourself a fantastic digi set please pop over to Nutcrafters, Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

Anyhoo back to our Challenge #2 'Think Pink' so we would love your pink theme cards & to help you along Katie & Colette have put a freebie on the blog but please remember to win the prize you need to use a Nutcrafters image. 

Here's my 'Think Pink' DT card...

Recipe

Image & sentiment - Nutcrafters 'Pink Princess' Breast Cancer Awareness Month digi set

Papers & card - Dovecraft Back to Basics papers, Pink card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir pens (Skin) 132,133,142 (hair) 8,86,88 (dress & tiara) 86,88 (rose, shoes & vine flowers) 8,137 (rose stem & grass) 42 (castle) 8,137 (castle roof & heart) 86,88 (path) Cg1&3

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Sizzix decorative accents swirls #2

Embellies - Pink pearls & gems (Stash)

Challenges

4 Crafty Chicks #57- Crazy Egg Anything goes
Delightful Challenge - Pearls & swirls
DYSU Challenge #39 - Swirls
Cupcake Inspirations #129 - Inspirational photo
Ladybug Craft Ink Challenge - Fall and/or fancy folds

Please pop by my Nutcrafters teamies to see their gorgeous creations & remember if you would like to help Nutcrafters raise money for 'Breast Cancer' please pop by their shop and hopefully i will be back tomorrow with my Sketch n Stash DT card!!

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sorry & Nutcrafters reminder!!

Hello me lovelies

How are we all??

Sorry i haven't been around but unfortunately I've had lots of problems with my Internet connection 

*fingers crossed* its all sorted now...god i hope so because its done my nut in :o(

One minute it let me on but ran very slowly...then kept timing out & then eventually it would let me on at all....arrrrrrgggghhhhh stupid computer!!

Anyhoo i best get on...i just wanted to remind you that you still have time to join our 1st Challenge over at Nutcrafters which is 'Autumn in the air' and this is where my card comes into it as i have made this card using the freebie that the fabulous girls...Katie & Colette have generously given you to help you along with the 1st challenge....come on crafters join in the fun :D 

You never know you might be the lucky winner of the gorgeous goodies!!

Here's my card & hopefully it will inspire you to join our 1st Challenge...

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters freebie digi 'Pumpkin Patch'

Sentiment - Dovecraft 'sent with love' stamp set

Papers & card - Autumn/Halloween paper (Lidl), White & brown card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir (skin) 132,133,142 (hair & mud) 100,104 (trousers) 91,92,96 (top & headband) 24 (pumpkins) 24,33,35 (leaves & grass) 42

Tools - Scissors to cut the tree & leaves

Embellies - Pearls (stash)

Challenges

Just Some Lines Challenge - It's Fall, y'all!!

Crafty Catz Challenge #101 - Autumn

PaperWorks Co. Challenge - Photo inspiration

Thanks for popping by & for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Christmas DT Card

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today?

Its lovely & sunny outside...not sure if its warm yet as i haven't took a step out the door yet *fingers crossed* it is!!

Today i have a Christmas card for you made using a stamp out of Nutcrafters 'Christmas Trio' set...the adorable little Snowman :D

You can get your hands on this stamp set Katie & Colette's fabbie online shop & its a bargain too....£3.50!!....Yes £3.50!!..How fantastic is that!!

OR

You can join in our 'Autumn's in the air' challenge because if you win..this set is included in the Prize along with a couple of other stamps, lush flowers, lace & some gorgeous charms...scrummy yummy yummy :D

Right back to the card me lovelies, here's my Chrimbo card....

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Christmas Trio' stamp set

Sentiment - Dovecraft clear numbers & letters stamp set

Size - 8" x 8" White scalloped card blank

Papers & card - Dovecraft 'Ho Ho Ho' paper pack, Blue & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.05, 178, 64, Cg7, 11,14,144,183

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Cuttlebug 'Ice crystal' cut & emboss, Papermania 'Snowflakes' embossing folder

Embellies - Pearls (stash)

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave :D

hugs and xxx

Gemma 

Squiggles Halloween card

Hello me lovelies

Thanks ever so much for all the lovely comments left on my last cards..really appreciate it..also 'hello and thank you' to my new follower :D

Today's card has been posted later then i wanted but i have been so busy catching up with commenting etc..that i forgot all about it in the end...i have a brain like sieve lol

My card is a Squiggle Stamps Halloween card but i have used a normal everyday image called 'Daisy with gift' & turned her into a green zombie...this card can be used as an invitation for a Halloween party or even for a birthday party for the kids who just simple love the zombies!!

Here's my card...hope you like it :D

Recipe 

Image - Squiggle Stamps digi 'Daisy with gift'

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Purple, black, green & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir (skin) 43,48 (hair & ribbon on pressie) Cg 5,7&9 (Boots & headband) Cg 9,73 (pressie) 81,82

Tools - Fiskars web embossing board

Embellies - Kids funky foam letters & a button spider

Challenges

Squiggles and Giggles challenge - Halloween theme

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge DT card #1 - Autumn's in the air

Hello me lovelies

Today is the day of the Nutcrafters first challenge since the relaunch but first i would like to tell you something exciting we have 2 new team mates...Sylvia & Fiona...welcome to the team girls :D

Now onto our 1st challenge, here's the details........

Nutcrafters Challenge #1 - Autumn's in the air

We would love to see your creations with an Autumn theme and to win the prize you must use a Nutcrafters image so to help you along we have provided a free digi 

 

& for the prize Katie & Colette have some yummy Nutcrafter goodies for the winner!!

Here's my take on the challenge theme...

Tip : If you don't have any matching ribbon to make a bow...just make a bow with some matching or 

contrast papers..Simples!!

Recipe 

Image - Nutcrafters 'Bouquet For You'

Sentiment - Lotv

Papers & card - Papermania 'Hampstead' papers, Brown & white card (stash)

Ink - CC spectrum noir (skin) 132,133,142 (hair) 100,104 (coat,bag and hat) 42,43 (dress,bow,bag and shoes) Wg7,1 (tights) 42,43 (flowers) 1,24,42

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Marianne Design LR0163

Embellies - Pearls (stash)

Challenges

Paper Playtime Challenge #55 - Make an easel card

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge #37 - Flowers

Top Tip Tuesdays Challenge #51 - Birthday time (Tip above)

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #66 - Pearls

Lexi's Creations Challenge #48 - Autumn

Please visit my Nutcrafter teamies too as they have some gorgeous creations to show you!

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave :D

hugs and xxx

Gemma 

Sketch n Stash DT Card #70 - Free Choice Of Sketch

  Hello me lovelies

Thanks ever so much for the birthday wishes for my son Lewis & for all the lovely comments left on my Nutcrafters DT Christmas card!!

Well its that time again for a Sketch n Stash Challenge...#70 Free choice of sketch....how fab's that, you get to choose the sketch you want to use from our very own Sketch Catalogue....but to make it easier for our DT please could you show us the chosen sketch along with your creation also don't forget to tell us what's your new / neglected stash you have used on your creations...Thanks ever so much me lovelies :D

We have been sponsored by the lovely

Who have put up a fabbie prize of $15 voucher to spend in their online shop...how fantastic & Thanks to Simon Says Stamp for their continued support!!

Here's my choice of sketch & my card....

Recipe

Image & sentiment - Greeting Farm 'Hope & grace' stamp set
Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
Papers & card - Dovecraft 'Sugar & Spice' papers, Brown & white card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir (skin) 133,132,142,135 (hair) 100,104 (Skirt) Cg3,100 (tights & bow) Cg3,33
(flowers) 100,Cg3,171,33
Tools - Xcut 'Doily dots' border punch, Black fineliner pen (faux stitching)
Embellies - Pearls (stash)

Challenges

Aly's Sunday Challenge - Add a bow (ive added a paper bow)
One Stitch At A Time #79 - Anything goes
Crafts 4 Eternity R#36 - Colour recipe
PaperWorks Co - What's cooking?!

 

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!

Hugs and xxx

Gemma

A Nutcrafters Christmas card

Hello me little cupcakes

How are we all today!!

Today's is my eldest son's Birthday

HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY LEWIS!!

Hope you have a awesome day Son :D

Right best get back to my Christmas card as i have lots to do today.... i made using the one of the Nutcrafters fabbie 'Christmas Trio' stamps...its the swirly Christmas tree which i love as its quirky & fun but also can be made into a..a..aarrgghh can't think of the word....oh what the hell, here's my card & you can see for yourself lol

Recipe 

Image - Nutcrafters 'Christmas Trio'

Sentiment - Nutcrafters 'Winter Buddy Bear Set'

Papers & card - Papercellar Gold mirror card, White card (stash)

Inks - CC Spectrum Noir 100,104

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Xcut 'Doily Dots' border punch, Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' embossing folder

Embellies - Ribbon & pearls (stash)

Challenges

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge #37 - Swirls
Digi design Challenge #1- Anything goes
Crafty Catz Challenge #99 - Ribbons
Joyful Stamper: Inspire me Fridays - #23 linky party

Nutcrafters still have their 20% off Sale

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!

Hugs and xxx

Gemma

Woohoo...today is the day of the Nutcrafters blog Relaunch :D

Hello me lovelies

How are well doing?? Hope you are all keeping well!!

Its a very exciting day today as its the day of the Nutcrafters blog Relaunch......Woohoo!!

Winners of the candies & the 2 new DT members are now available on the blog too

....massive congrats to all :D

To help celebrate the Nutcrafters relaunch...the very sweet girls, Katie & Colette have got some Sweet Yummy Candy up for grabs so go on and get your name down also say hello to the 2 new DT members  ......but don't go yet i have a Nutcrafters Christmas card preview #2 to show you called 

'Reindeer Rocker'...which i think is fab as you can either colour it in pink or blue!!

Please keep reading after my card as i have some more exciting info for you about Nutcrafters, all i am going to say is 20%.....oooooo i hear you say!!

Here is my preview #2 ...

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Reindeer Rocker'

Sentiment - Computer generated

Papers & card - White card (stash)

Inks - CC Spectrum Noir 132,133,142,185,183,91,92,96,100,104,11,5,51,43, Cg 1&9

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, scalloped & plain squares, Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder, Martha Stewart Zigzag border punch

Embellies - e. blue pearls & blue checked ribbon (stash)

Challenges 

Scrapbook Sisters #51 - Ho ho ho

Simon Says Stamp - Multifold cards/creations

Creative Card Crew - Anything goes

Top Tip Tuesday - Easel cards/ easel boxes

My Mum's Craft Challenge - Layer it up

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Anything goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge #30 - Embossing of any kind

Hopefully you are still reading...well here is the exciting info for you, Nutcrafters online shop are having a

  20% off Sale 

which includes stamps, flowers & charms....so there's lots of bargains to be had :D

Edited....Freebie alert!!!! Theres a digi stamp too!

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave!!

Hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Christmas preview #1

Hello me lovelies

How are we all??

Thanks ever so much for all the lovely comments on my last card...much appreciated :D

Before i show Nutcrafters Christmas preview i want to tell you some about 2...yes 2 challenge awards i have received lately...

Cupcake Inspirations #124 - Winners & Top 5...For this card here

Here comes the Boys #9 - For this card here

Thanks ever so much to Cupcake Inspirations for choosing me as your Winner but to both teams for choosing my card as one of your Top cards...i feel honoured & i will wear these badges with pride :D

Right back to my Nutcrafters DT card showing you a preview of the New Christmas stamps 'due to be released' on the 7th September....this preview #1 called 'Christmas Cuddles'...which i think is soooo adorable, i made this card into a 'WOW' easel card with a coloured image...anyhoo i wont let you wait any longer, here's 'Christmas Cuddles'....

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Christmas Cuddles'

Sentiment - Computer generated

Papers & card - White card (stash)

Inks - CC Spectrum Noir 132,133,142,147,137,Cg5,7&9,24,33

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Cuttlebug Sledding embossing folder , Xcut Doily dots, Black fineliner pen

Embellies - e. Pink pearls & crystals, pink ribbon (stash)

Challenges

Crafters Companion #16 - Christmas Wishes

Crafty Ribbons #1 - Festive Cheer 

Divas by Design #9 - Christmas in August

Bunny Zoe's Crafts #15 - Easel cards 

Paper Creator's Crafts #6 - All about easels

Fab 'n' Funky #88 - Go mad with embossing

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave!!

Hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters DT card Preview #3

Hello me lovelies

Im back today with another Nutcrafters Preview called 'Falling Leaves'...what a fabbie image which brings back memories of when my 3 oldest boys were little and walking to my Mum's house as the road we had to walk down had massive tree's so all the leaves in the Autumn use to be on the path...boys being boys use to jump in them all the time & collect them to make pictures etc...typical boys eh!!

Enough of me waffling & before i show you my card i just want to let you know as from today you can get your hands on these gorgeous Autumn stamps so pop over to Nutcrafters shop if you would like to get your hands on these :D

Here's my card....

Recipe 

Image - Nutcrafters 'Falling Leaves'

Sentiment - Lotv

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Papercellar Checks, Stampin up 'really rust' card

Inks - CC Spectrum Noirs (skin) 142,133,132 (hair) 91,92,96 (coat) 33,35,45 (trousers & gloves) 100,104 (shoes) Wg5,7,9 (leaves) 5,42,24,100,91 (around the image) Wg0.5, 1,3

Tools - Brown fineliner pen to draw the faux stitches

Embellies - Brown buttons (stash)

Challenges

The Emerald Faerie Garden #8 - Buttons

Craft Us Crazy Challenge #16 - Autumn colours and/or favourite embellishments

Please stop by my Nutcrafter Teamies to see their previews of these gorgeous stamps

Linda

Karen

Debs

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave!!