Nutcrafters Challenge #6 'make a Christmas card for a friend'...half way reminder!!

Hello me lovelies...

Today i have a Nutcrafters 'half way reminder' DT card for you plus to tell you about some new Trio stamps sets that have been released...believe me you want to get your hands on these which you find them here

They are a bargain not to be missed as you get 3 stamps for £4.....now that's a bargain!!

Talking about bargains....Nutcrafters also have a Winter Sale now on so lots, lots & lots of bargains to be had & you know we all love our bargains...don't we?!?...Yes we do :D

Before i show you my card, i will just recap about our Nutcrafter Challenge #6....we would love to see you make a card or a project for a friend but to be in with a chance of winning a £10 Nutcrafter Voucher you have to use a Nutcrafter image!!

Now here's my DT card....

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafter Santa's Little Helper 'Coco's list'

Papers & card - White card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,43,48175,91,92,96, White gel pen, Black fine liner pen

Tools - Nesties label 10, Cuttlebug 'baubles' embossing folder

Embellies - Stocking charm (Nutcrafters), Green ribbon (recycled stash), Dew drops (stash)

Challenges

Craft Your Passion #86 - Tis the Season
Karens Doodles #91 - Non traditional colours
Pollycraft #120 - Christmas Fun (4wk challenge)

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

Please visit my Nutcrafters teamies to spread some love!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

One gorgeous little ted having some fun in the snow....

Hello me lovelies...

First of all i would like to say....'Hello & Welcome' to my new followers *waving* 

Tonight i have a Christmas card for you with one massively cute little teddy on the front....a 'Me to You' little bear, aren't they ever so sweet?!?!

I managed to get my hands on the Winter Wonderland clear stamp set....they are fantastic set which you get 3 big bear stamps, 5 little bear stamps, 2 sentiments & 6 snowflakes....they are adorable!!

here's my 1st card made from this set.....

Recipe

Image - Me to You Winter Wonderland stamp set

Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2, Grey & white card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers Ice grey 1,2&3, Apple, Leaf green, Powder blue

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Glam dust, White gel pen

Embellies - Green pearls (stash)

Challenges

2 Sisters #67 - Holiday
Fairy tale #29 - Christmas
Inspire me fridays #34 - Linky Party
Simply Create too #1 - All about Christmas
TotallyPapercrafts #94 - Christmas

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Pink Gem 'Dancing kaya'

Hello me lovelies

Thanks ever so much to all who have left such lovely comments on my recent cards....i really appreciate you taking the time to look & for every lovely comment that is left :D

I have been trying to do some blog visiting yesterday but half way through commenting my connection decided it wanted to go off so i couldn't continue visiting yesterday but will try over the day today!!

Anyhoo I'm back with a card today....using a fabbie stamp by Pink Gem called 'Dancing Kaya'...she is adorable and i think she lends herself to a bright & cheery card, here she is.....

Recipe

Image - Pink Gem 'Dancing Kaya'

Sentiment - Kanban Cupcake stamp set

Papers & card - Craft House 'Cupcake' papers, White & orange card (stash)

Inks - Crafters Companion spectrum noir 132,133,142,24,33,86,88, Black fine liner pen, White gel pen (Range)

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Martha Stewart 'Zigzag' border punch, Joy Crafts flower die

Embellies - Mixed colour brads (Range)

Challenges

A Gem of a Challenge #34 - Sketch with extras....Stitching faux or real & a sentiment of you choice

Bearly Mine #24 - My Favourite Things...flowers & stitching faux or real 
Creative Craft - Free for all
Fab 'n' Funky #100 - Happy Birthday!!

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #6 DT Card - Christmas Card For a Friend

Hello me lovelies

Today is the day for our fantastic Nutcrafters Challenge #6 & the theme for this challenge is to make a card/project for a Friend....this time there isn't no freebie to help you along but I'm sure there will be more throughout the year so keep an eye out for them.

To be in with the chance of winning this £10 voucher to spend in the girls store...

you need to use a Nutcrafter image!!

Here's my DT card for this challenge....

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Angel Harriet' stamp

Sentiment - Daisy & Dandelion stamp set

Papers & card - Daisy & Dandelion 'Christmas Collection' papers, White & blue card (stash)

Inks - Crafters Companion spectrum noir 132,133,142,100,104,Cg0.5,Cg1,Cg3, White gel pen (Range)

Tools - Go Kreate XL Frilly Frame #3, Nesties scalloped & plain oval, Xcut 'Doily dots' border punch

Embellies - Nutcrafters Angel Charm, Blue ribbon (stash)

Challenges

Divas by design#15 - Monochromatic

My Mum's craft shop #33 - Things with wings

The Sisterhood of crafters - Polka dots

Creative card crew - Monochromatic

Ladybug Crafts ink #47 - Winter blues

Creative Craft Challenge - Free for all

Thanks for stopping by & for leaving any comments you may leave but if you would love to see some gorgeous inspiration please visit my Nutcrafter teamies who blogs you will find in my sidebar :D

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge DT Card #75 - Kevin's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today!!

Well today is Monday & it's that time again for another fantastic challenge from Sketch n Stash but before i get on with telling about our challenge i would just love to welcome our new teamies Jen, Sarah-Jane, Doreen & Andie to our DT so 'Welcome to the team girls' :D

For today's challenge our talented Kevin has design this fabbie sketch for you...

Isn't it fantastic???

Thanks Kevin!!

We have been sponsored by 

with a fabbie prize of 4 digi's of winners choice...how great is that???

Thank you Meljen's Designs!!

Here's my take on Kevin's Sketch.....

Recipe

Image & sentiment - Crafters Companion Humphrey's Corner 'Christmas Joy' stamp set

Papers & card - Daisy & Dandelion 'Christmas Collection', Blue & white card (stash)

Inks - Crafters Companion spectrum noir Cg0.5, Cg1, Cg3, 74, 72, 183,144, 100, 104, 1, 11, 43, 42, 92

Tools - Nestie plain circle, Joy Crafts flower die

Embellies - Blue ribbon & brads (stash)

Challenges

Wags 'n' Whiskers #67 - Christmas Themed

Winter Wonderland - Awwww what a cutie!!

One Stitch At a Time #89 - Anything goes

Penny Black & more #November - All creatures great & small

Paper Playtime blog hop & Ch#61 - Say it with sentiments

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave...If you would love to see some gorgeous creations using this Sketch please visit my Sketch n Stash teamies & spread some love!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Rachelle Anne Miller - I Love Shopping!!

Hello me lovelies

How are we all??

I'm starting to feel a lot better & can sit comfortably at the computer without it hurting...Thanks goodness as I'm missing you all!!

Before i get on with tonight's card i just wanted to share some exciting news with you...i was featured at Birthday Sundaes



Thanks to everyone at Birthday Sundaes for featuring my card.....you can find my card here

Anyhoo I have a card for you tonight made with a stamp called 'I love shopping' by Rachelle Anne Miller...i have had this stamp for absolutely ages & sort of neglected them a bit...naughty me i know!! So i thought I'd best have a play with them & came up with tonight's card, here it is.....

Recipe

Image - Rachelle Anne Miller 'I love shopping'

Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2, White & green card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers lilac, lavender, lime zest, leaf green, oatmeal, blush, ivory, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, Cool grey 1&2

Tools - Xcut 'Doily dots' border punch, black fine liner pen

Embellies - Ribbon & pearls (stash)

Challenges

C.R.A.F.T Challenge #129 - Stars in your eyes!
Delightful Challenge - Bingo (Patterned paper, Ribbon & Stitching mines faux so hope this is allowed)

Thanks for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments....i always cherished every single one of them!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #5 'Christmas card/project for a child'...half way reminder!!

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with my Nutcrafters half way reminder...i just want to say a massive 'Thank you' for all your get well wishes, i really do cherish every single one of them :D

Also I'm sorry I haven't been to visit you, I will try & pop by your blogs and leave some comments at some point!!

Can't believe how fast Christmas is coming, to be honest it quite scary how fast the days are flying by...anyhoo it's that time again for a Nutcrafters Challenge #5 'half way reminder'...just a recap of the challenge, we would love to see a Christmas Card/project for a child but to be in with a chance of winning the fantastic prize of a £10 Voucher to spend in their shop...you have to use a Nutcrafter image!!

Here's my 'half way reminder' card....

Recipe 

Image - Nutcrafter 'Henry's Train'

Sentiment - Forever Friends Cosy Christmas clear stamps

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

Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,100,104,Wg5,Wg7,Wg9,183,144,185,1,11,Wg0.5,Wg1,Wg3,0 & white gel pen

Tools - Star punch

Challenges
Crafters Companion #18 - Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!
Fab 'n' Funky #99 - Baby it's cold outside
The Paper Shelter #40 - Snowflakes
Bearly-mine #23 - One for the boys

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave...If you would like to see more fabbie Nutcrafter idea's please visit my teamies which you will find the links in my sidebar :D

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Just a quick hello...

Hello me lovelies..

How are we all?

I just wanted to say a quick 'hello & Thank you' for all the lovely messages you all sent to me...it means a lot *Mmwah*

I've had my Gallbladder Op which did happen on Thursday a lot later then i was told i was going down but heyhoo at least Ive had it removed now & luckily through keyhole but do have an extra hole then normal, even though 2 of them are a bit wider then they should be..for the life of me can't remember if he said it was the gallstones or gallbladder was big..anyhoo i still have 2 slightly larger holes then normal.

I feel battered & bruised...oh full of gas too which is normal...so you can imagine how un-attractive that is!!! LoL

I have to have a district nurse coming to my home for the next 3 days or so to give me my fragmin injections (i think thats what they call them) so i don't get blood clots as I'm told I'm at risks of getting them...oh lovely!!....not!!

Anyhoo Thanks again me lovelies for all you support and i will be back soon...well when it doesn't feel so uncomfortable to sit at the computer!!

love and hugs

Gemma

Today is the day!!

Hello me lovelies

OMG...this day has come fast...very fast, anyhoo by the time you are reading this i will be waiting to go down for my Gallbladder Op or i might even be having it done...hope so!!

Last night i went to card class to take my mind of things as i have been worried sick about this Op and it did the trick until i got home and the nerves kicked in again...went to bed & didn't sleep to well either, can't wait till its all over and done with & back home with my family.

The doctors said if all goes well and its keyhole surgery & i feel well in myself i could be home later on tonight but if not i will be home in morning *fingers crossed* eh!!

Anyhoo going to love you & leave for a short while....if i feel like i can sit at the computer for a short while i will pop on and give you an update...put it this way, after having a c-section with Jaykub i was up and walking within 1 hour & half carrying my drain so i am determine to be up & walking and then home within a few hours...just watch this space!!

Don't worry i will stop if my body says no...promise!!

See you all soon :D

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #5 DT Card - Christmas Card For a Child

Hello me lovelies

'Hello & Thanks you' to my new followers for wanting to follow lil 'ole me!!

I can't believe its that time again, the weeks just seem to be flying by so fast....soon it will be *whispering* Christmas!! :D

Well today is the day of another fabbie challenge over at Nutcrafters...for today's challenge we would love to see 'Christmas cards/projects for a child'

The prize up for grabs is a...

to spend in their online store...how great is that!!!

Remember to be in with a chance of winning this prize you have to use a Nutcrafter image which the lovely Nutcrafter girls have provided you with one on their blog.

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

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafter 'Winter Trio' stamp set

Papers & cards - Dp's & blue card (Stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.5,Cg1,178,Wg9,183,144,185

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles

Embellies - Blue organza ribbon (stash)

Challenges

Will follow soon!!

If you haven't seen it..i have some exciting news to share in the post below, also please stop by my Nutcrafter teamies & spread some love!!

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave

hugs and xxx

Gemma

What exciting news??...Did i say i had some??...Oh yeah!!

Hello me lovelies

I'm only kidding...I have lots of exciting news to share with you well where do i start....back in August/September time when i was asked to join 2 fantastic DT's...that's Sketch n Stash & Nutcrafters, i was also asked to do some commission work for Papercraft Inspirations Magazine....so yeah you could imagine my head, yes swelling with all the excitement of joining 2 DT & Magazine commission work.

Anyhoo my commission work was for a Digi Masterclass well its out & if you look on pages 69-74 you will see my work, Paula from Pollycraft & Mel from melstampz

There's lots of hints & tips about digi crafting....its a Masterclass not to be missed!!

(I did try to scan it but my scan has decided not to work..Sorry)

Also 2 of my Nutcrafters teamies our Debs & Linda were mentioned in Papercraft Inspirations too on page 88, its about 

'Whats out there? Beautiful blogs!'...Well Done ladies!!

My next bit of news to share is.....a NEW challenge blog is about to start in December called 'Chocolate, Coffee & Cards' & they held a DT call as they needed designers & guess what.....yes i applied....& i got it....Woohoo!!

Here the rest of the fabbie team...

Amy

Christine

Jenn

Jenny

Joanne

& 

Torrey

Please visit their beautiful blogs & spread some love!!

Then on Sunday...i was Spotlighted on Sweet Stampin' Challenge blog

Thanks ever so much everyone at Sweet Stampin' for Spotlighting my card which you will find here

I just want to say a massive 'Thank you' to all the people i design for...you have all made the last 3 months very special & i feel very honoured to be part of your teams...also 'Thanks you' to all challenge hosts I've had awards from since I've been blogging, i will cherish every one of them :D

Right best stop with the waffle as by now you will be getting very bored of me waffle so i will love you & leave for now but i will be back tomorrow with a Nutcrafters DT card...until tomorrow me lovelies!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge DT Card #74 - Vicky's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

Its that time again for a Sketch n Stash challenge & its our very talented Vicky's turn for a sketch so Vicky has come up with this fantastic sketch...

Thanks Vicky for a fabbie sketch sweetie :D

For this challenge we are sponsored by 

They are offering a brilliant prize of $15 to spend in their online store...how fab is that!!!

Also our lovely super talented GDT Michelle has now become our fully fledged SnS teamie....Woohoo!!

Right best get on with my card, here's my take on the sketch & hope you like it...

Recipe

Image - Sugar Nellie 'Cherry Pip'

Sentiment - Kanban 'Fairy Cakes' stamp set

Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics 2, Purple & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,Wg0.5,Wg1,Wg3,Wg5,Wg7,Wg9,0,91,92,9883,146,73

Tools - Joy Crafts! flower die

Embellies - Purple ribbon & brads (stash)

Challenges

Dream Vallery #19 - Anything goes

Crafty Catz #107 - Anything goes

Birthday Sundaes #34 - Birthday card with birthday sentiment on front of card

Let's Ink It Up #17 - Favourite Technique (Ribbon ruffles)

Come back tomorrow as i have some exciting news to share with you.....oooo i can hear those cogs ticking...but i'm sorry not going to share today so i am going to leave you guessing!

Please stop by my SnS teamies to spread some love :D

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

mmmmm...Christmas pud!!

Hello me lovelies

I'm going to have to be quick at getting this post done and uploaded as blogger is misbehaving again so here goes....today's card is a Christmas card using a Pollycraft image called Chester who looks like he is enjoying himself......he is soooo cute!!

Here he is, hope you like it....

Recipe

  Image-Pollycraft Chester
Sentiment - Magazine freebie
Papers & cards - Dovecraft Back too basics papers, White card (stash)
Inks - CC spectrum noir  91,100,98,51,43,11,1
Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain hexagon, Black fineliner pen

Challenges

Pollycraft #117 - Anything goes
Card Makin Mama's #32 - Cut it out
Delightful Challenges - A very sparkly Christmas
The Paper Shelter#38 - Christmas Fun
Little Claires Designs #14 - Christmas 

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

Little Claire 'Cutie-Patootie' card

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i haven't been commenting on your blogs but unfortunately my Internet connection & blogger hasn't been behaving...i have been able to post but when it comes to commenting it hit & miss as its keeps timing out or just simply wont up loads blogs...Sorry!!

I did manage to get some commenting done up to now so hopefully i will get around to some more of you after this post :D

Edited: Just found out i have got another fabbie challenge award from...

for this card here...Woohoo!! Thanks to the fabbie Pollycraft DT :D

Anyhoo i get on with telling you about tonight's card...for one of my birthday pressies i got this month's Little Claire members pack which inside was 2 of the most gorgeous stamps from the 'Cutie-Patootie' range & some items to make a card designed by one of there talented DT called Helen...gorgeous card Helen!!

I do need to apologise to Helen has i have put my little twist on it, hope you don't mind & hope you like so here it is....

Recipe

Image - Little Claire 'Cutie-Patootie' stamps

Papers & card - all items except the die cut shapes are from the members pack

Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,8,15,137,74,72,183,69,144,185, 91,Wg0.5,Wg1,Wg3,Wg5,Wg7,Wg9, 0 blender pen

Tools - Nestie labels 9, Black fineliner pen

Embellies - card candy from members pack

Challenges

Fresh brewed #71 - Anything goes

Scrapbook Sisters #58 - Anything goes 

Papertake weekly - Anything goes & optional extra 'bling'

4 Crafty Chicks#  #62 - Die cuts

Charisma Cardz #44 - Cutesy

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #4 DT card - Bonfire Party....Half way reminder!!

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i haven't been around to leave comments etc but unfortunately my net kept timing out & blogger wasn't behaving itself too but hopefully all is well for now!!

Anyhoo i have a half way reminder card to share with you for our Bonfire theme Challenge over at Nutcrafters....remember to be in with a chance to win the fabbie prize

you have to use a Nutcrafters image!!

As i rushed my first card because of me been very careless & knocked my coffee over the original card...i have tried better this time and i am happy with this one...

here's my card, hope you like it...

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafter freebie 'Bonfire Party' digi stamp

Sentiment - computer generated

Papers & card - Black, white & Dp's (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir 132,133,142,Wg0.5, Wg1, Wg3, Wg5, Wg7, Wg9, 1, 0, 100,104,92

Tools - Star punch, Black fineliner pen, Glitter

Challenges

Fresh Brewed #71 - Anything goes

Scrapbook Sisters #58 - Anything goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything goes with an optional extra 'Bling'

Before i go i also just wanted to remind you that you still have time to enter our Sketch n Stash challenge which you would be using my sketch!

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma