Nutcrafters Challenge #33...Lots of layers and sparkle/bling

Hello me lovelies

How are we all on this very cold icy day...it's so cold *shivering* and my hands are very painful today, they feel very stiff and feel like they don't want to move...my feet are the same too but hey i still have to get on with things don't i so i will stop with me moaning lol

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Nutcrafters and its our fabulous Debs turn to host the challenge but before i get on with the deets, i need to tell you there has been a change with the dates just for this challenge i might add...just so us Nutcrafter girls can have a break over Christmas  so this challenge will run till 8th January which means it also gives you more time too to play along...Yippee!!

Righto on with the challenge deets...like i say our fabulous Debs turn to host and she has chosen and great challenge for you so here's her theme...

Lots of layers and Sparkle/Bling

so come on crafters we would love to see your creations with this fantastic theme!!

Main prize

To spend in the Nutcrafter Store...
Please remember to qualify for this challenge you need to use a Nutcrafter image!!

2nd prize
2 Digi stamps or 1 digi sheet of winners choice from the Nutcrafter Store...{subject to availability}

 On my card i have used a birthday image on me card but made it into a Chrimbo card instead, tell you what i will just get on with showing you so without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Birthday Girl Aster' stamp

Sentiment...Handwritten squares

Papers and card...Papermania 'Naughty n Nice' Christmas papers, White and black card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noir {will update codes soon}

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties

Embellishments...Dovecraft 'Garden Party' gems, Twine and button {stash}

Please do visit the Nutcrafters blog and my Nutcrafters 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 for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Stay warm me lovelies!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Hello from a stranger...

Hello me lovelies

I hope you haven't forgot about lil 'ole me...you haven't, have you??

I can't believe it's been nearly a month since i last posted on my blog but things have been really hectic in my house hold for the last month packing for some or should i say a lot work to be done in my house and thankfully 2 out 3 jobs have been done, the other job will be done after Christmas!!

My house has literally just sort of been put back to normal well as much as we could, my craft room was the last port of call to be done but at least its done now...yippee...i have sooooo missed crafting and blogging but at least i have managed to catch up with some reading, i have lots of books on me kindle and got through them all so i need to get some more....does anyone know of any good ebooks to read??

Anyhoo hasn't the time flown by soooo quickly, i can't believe it will be Christmas Eve 2 weeks today...OMG where has the time gone but i can't wait i am soooo excited!!

I promised my boys before i sort my craft room out...i will put up the tree and dec's so yes they are up...ready and waiting for Santa to come and visit our house...i sooo can't wait :D

I don't know who's more excited me or them Lol

Righto me lovelies i am so far behind with lots of things and i need to get them done so its time for me to say goodbye for now but i will be back shortly with a card or 2 to share :)

Take care me lovelies and keep warm!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Loverly Jubblies...Robert and Daisy Umbrella

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today...are we all looking forward to the weekend, of course we are Lol

I have been going through cards that i haven't shown you yet...to be honest i thought i'd deleted em all by mistake ages ago but thankfully not *phew*

Today i have a card using one of Little Claire's gorgeous stamps called 'Robert and Daisy umbrella' from their Loverly Jubblie range...i so love this image, it's just the cutest :)

Infact i wont waffle on any more i will just get on with showing you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image...Little Claire 'Robert and Daisy umbrella' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claire 'Daisy Dot' alphabet stamp set

Papers and card...Dovecraft 'Sugar and Spice' papers, White and blue card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs {will update soon}

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties

Embellishments...Gems {stash}

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and for any sweet comments you may leave :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma 

Nutcrafters Challenge #31...A Christmas Present

Hello me lovelies

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Nutcrafters and its our fabulous and very talented boss lady Katie's turn to host this challenge, the theme she has chosen is...

A Christmas Present

so we would love to see some Christmas presents on your cards/projects or you could go one step further and actually make a gift box...as long as it is associated with gift giving then that's fine :)

We have 2 prizes for you...

Main Prize

spend in the Nutcrafter Store

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

2nd Prize

2 digi stamps or 1 digi sheet of winners choice's from the Nutcrafter Store...{subject to availiability}

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

Recipe

Image and sentiment...Nutcrafter 'Winter Buddy' stamp set

Papers and card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' papers, Kraft and white card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs PP5, BP2, GB8, GB10, EB2, CG1, DG2, CG2, BT5, BT7

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties

Embellishments... Ribbon {stash}

Challenges
Crafts and Me Challenges #110...Untradional Christmas Colours
Divas by Design #61...Anything goes
Spectrum Noir Challenge #November...Animals

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

Thank you taking the time to stop by and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma 

Some exciting news to share...

Hello me lovelies

I have some exciting news to share with you...last Thursday Quick Cards Made Easy was released and have a guess who was in it....

Yeah...ME!!

I was asked by Little Claire's if i would do a card project for Steve's column...omg of course i jumped at the chance and its now in the mag for all to see but i also made the front page too...woohoo!!

I have been trying to get hold of a Quicks Cards Made Easy mag but unfortunately i can't get me hands on a copy of it so the image of the mag has been taken off Little Claire's blog and if i can get hold of a copy i will update with an image of the front page too.

Inside of the mag...

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

Recipe
Image and sentiment...Little Claires 'The Magic of Christmas' stamp set
Papers and card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' papers, Little Claire - Elegant all around the edge card base, Pink and red card {stash}
Inks...Spectrum noirs {will update soon}
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Snowflake' dies, Die-namic mini tabs

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary colours
Cupcake Inspirations #186...Photo inspiration
Crafty Sentiments Designs...Christmas
LEJ Designs Challenge #29...Seasons Greetings

Thank you for stopping by and for any sweet comments you may leave :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge #100...Your choice

Hello me lovelies

I am back tonight with another late DT card for Sketch n Stash but unfortunately my last...i have also decided to step down from this DT too...omg it has been a really difficult time on making these decisions :(

Anyhoo i am going to get on with the post before it ends up been a load of waffle and tears, here's the challenge deets...

As we have hit the 100 mark for our sketches our lovely boss lady Daniele has decided to let you decide which sketch you would like to use so it's...

Free Choice

but from our very own sketch catalogue which you will find here

For this challenge the fabulicious Krista is our sponsor...thanks ever so much sweetie :)

Prize

2 digi's of winners choice from Saturated Canary

Now i need to apologise to Krista...sorry sweetie for not using your image on me card but me and me printer are not getting along at the moment so i ended up having to use another image instead.

I have had a nosey and here's the sketch i have chosen...

Which if i remember rightly this was the fabulous Kevin's sketch...i am sure it, anyhoo i love it and thought i'd use it again :)

So without further ado, here's my last Sketch n Stash Dt card...hope you likey :)

Recipe
Image...Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Original Nikki' stamp {if your quick you get Nikki really cheap}
Sentiment...Pink Petticoat Tiny {everyday} sentiments
Papers & card...Laura Ashley 'Contemporary' papers, Ivory and pink card {stash}
Inks...Spectrum noirs FS2, FS3,TN2, EB2, EB1, CG1, DG2, CG2,GB8, GB10
Tools...Spellbinder plain circle nestie, Joy Crafts flower die
Embellishments...Flat back rounds {stash}

Challenges
One Stop Craft Challenge...Anything goes
Dream Valley Challenge #45...Anything goes

Please do stop by Sketch n Stash blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #30...Ribbon and/or Twine

Hello me lovelies

Tonight i have another very late Nutcrafter Dt card for you {remember net probs}.

For this challenge is our fabulous Helen's turn to host this challenge and she has chosen...

Ribbon and/or Twine

So we would love to see some ribbon or twine or even both on your cards/creations :)

Main Prize

To spend in the Nutcrafters Store...

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

2nd Prize

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

On my card i have used both ribbon and twine so without further ado, here's my cards...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafter 'Christmas Elf Mac' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claire 'Christmas Tags' stamp set

Papers and Card...Papermania 'Naughty n Nice Christmas' papers, White and grey card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noir FS2, FS3, TN2, EB1, CG1, DG2, CG2, BG2, BG4, BG6

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain nestie circles, Darice 'Dotty' embossing folder, Cuttlebug 'Snowflake' die

Embellishments...Grey ribbon, pearls, grey button and green twine {stash}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary Colours

Please do stop by Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of gorgeous cards for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by here and for any sweet comments you may leave :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Gem of a Challenge #58 {midway reminder}...Polkadots/spots and some sad news

Hello me lovelies

I am back tonight a little later then i wanted too but at least i am here now!!

This is a very late Pink Gem DT card that i am posting with the challenge deets but first of all i have some very sad news...well it is for me anyway, i have made heart breaking decision to step down from this fabulous team...omg what a heart wrenching decision this was but i need to take some time out for one thing or other so this card i am sharing with you tonight will be my last Pink Gem DT card but don't worry i wont stop using Janet's images because i just love her work :)

Righto i am going to get on with giving you the deets for this challenge before the tears start rolling again :(

Its our fabulous Sazzle who is hosting this challenge and for her theme she has chosen...

Polka dots/Spots

so we would love to see those spotties on your creations :)

Prize

4 Digi images of winners choice from Pink Gem Design...{subject to availability}

Now you only have 24 hours left to enter this challenge so hurry crafters and enter your gorgeous cards :)

So without further ado, here's my last Pink Gem DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem Designs 'Snowy Sprinkles' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claire's 'Christmas Tags' stamp set

Papers & card...Papermania 'Naughty and Nice Christmas' papers, White and grey card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs FS2, FS3, TN2, EB1, PP1, PP3, PP5, BP2, BP6

Tools...Spellbinders plain and scalloped circle nesties, Darice 'Dotty' embossing folder, Cuttlebug 'Snowflake' die

Embellishments...Ribbon and flat back rounds {stash}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary colours

Please stop by the Gem of a challenge blog & my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration to share with you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Righto me lovelies it time for me to get off as i have lots to do before bed but i will be back tomorrow :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

I am still here...just!! Lol

Hello me lovelies

I am still here...just i might add, maybe with a few extra grey hairs and to let you know that i haven't fallen off the face of the earth either Lol

My net connection has been pants again...one minute it lets me on, then it runs slow which means it then keeps timing out or it just wont plain let me on but thankfully tonight its behaving...also have you noticed that a few of my photo's have gone awol, i know my profile piccy did so i have now corrected that...god knows where they have gone!!

Anyhoo i thought i'd pop on to say hello and also a massive thank you to all the lovely birthday messages that was sent to me...that was so sweet of you all *mwah*

Now hopefully if my connection carries on behaving i will be back tomorrow with some late DT cards for you and i will be catching up with lots of commenting...oh and i mean lots...and lots...and lots Lol

so bye bye for now me lovelies :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's Challenge #26...New Arrivals

Happy Saturday me lovelies

I am back today with a Little Claire's DT card for their recent challenge...

New Arrivals

So we would love to see new babies, new pets etc on your cards

Prize

Some Trimcraft garden party goodies...

A paper pack

2 sets of stickers

Ribbon

A Little Claire die cut sheet

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

Recipe

Image...Little Claire's 'Daisy Dot alphabet and number' stamp set

Papers & card...White and pink card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Couture Creations 'Tied together' embossing folder 

Embellishments...Ribbon and Gems {stash}

Please do stop by Little Claire's blog plus my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to share with you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge #99...Kevin's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

Pssst!! Can i tell you a little secret...well i am going to anyway hehehe, its my birthday on Sunday...woohoo, i am so excited i can't wait!! hehehe

Righto after that exciting news i best get on with today's post...I am back today with a Sketch n Stash DT card...yes i know it's late but it was one of the photo's i thought i deleted!!

Right for Challenge #99...its a very talented Kevin's turn to design his sketch and this is what he has designed...

Thanks Kevin for a great sketch!!

The sponsor for this challenge is...

Prize...£10 to spend in their online store

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

Can you spot the mistake....Yes i am such a donut that while i was wrestling with my 2 year old {getting the ribbon off him} and sticking the birthday message on, i stuck it down the wrong way... what a donut i am and what makes it worse i only just noticed as i uploaded it so much for me been able to multi-task!!!! {right move on}

Recipe

Image...Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Flower for you Nikki' stamp

Sentiment...Kaisercraft 'Birthday' sentiment stamp set

Papers & card...Papermania Capsule 'Liquorice Sherbet' papers, Black & white card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noir 

Tools...Darice 'Dots' embossing folder, Stampin Up border punch

Embellishments...Ribbon & Gems {Stash}

Challenges
Ladybug Crafts Ink...Ladybugs needs P {Polka dot paper, Pink gems and Punched corner}

Paper Crafting Journey...Ribbon or Twine
Stampin for the weekend #20... Anything goes
By the cute and girly #october...Birthday

Please do stop by Sketch n Stash blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by and for any comments you may leave :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's new premise's...

Hello me lovelies

Sorry for not been around again...i know i keep apologising but i haven't been the best blogger at the mo have i?!?!?!

There's been a few things going on which led me into losing my mojo just a little but luckily i found it last night while crafting with a few friends...plus i had such a fright the other night because i thought i'd deleted all my photo's of cards i made which i haven't even shown you them yet...luckily i found them stored some where else, don't ask me how they got there because i haven't got a clue but at least i haven't deleted them *phew*

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Righto enough of me waffle...I will get on with the original post so here goes, Little Claire's have found the most gorgeous place to home Little Claire Designs with all their gorgeous Little Claire's goodies, here's a photo...

Isn't it just beautiful??

The address is...The Old Barn, Ledsham Village, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 0NE

Telephone...01513392322

Free Parking

The Design Studio is open...Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11am ~ 3pm

Saturday 10am ~ 1pm {will start on the 17th November}

For further details please visit Little Claire's Website!!

Now crafter's if you would like to spend a day with Little Claire's and do some crafting...then please keep an eye out on Little Claire's blog plus mine too for some dates!!

Thank you for stopping by and for any comments you may leave :)

Back soon!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

A Gem of a Challenge #57 m/w reminder...Flowers

Hello me lovelies

I have a midway reminder card for Gem of a Challenge #57 which means its The Gems turn share some inspirations with you...

Here's the deets about our challenge...our fabulous Wendy is hosting this challenge and she has chosen...

FLOWERS

as her theme so come on crafters we would love to see those flowers on your cards/creations

Prize

4 Digi's of winners choice from Pink Gem Designs...{subject to availability}

Before i show you my card i just want to let you know that the fabulous Janet is holding a DT Call at the mo, you can find the info here, also along with the challenge...

Now on my card i have used an old image of Pink Gem Designs and isn't in stamp form anymore but the good news is...you can get a Re-vamped image in digi form...yippee!

You will find it here

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

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem Designs 'Dancing Kaya' stamp 

Sentiment...Kaisercraft 'Birthday' stamp set

Papers & card...{All from stash}

Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, bluebell, lavender, lilac, magenta, cerise

Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nestie, Classic Edges 1 edgeabilities, Joy Crafts flower die

Embellishments...Flat back rounds {stash}

Challenges
Penny's Paper-Crafter #98...Girls, girls, girls
Charisma Cardz #41...Clean and simple
The Poodles Parlour...Anything goes
Fussy and Fancy #74...Anything goes
Lollipop Crafts #92...Happy Birthday

Please do stop by Gem of a Challenge blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration for you, you find them in my sidebar :)
I will be back soon with my Sketch n Stash card....

Thank you for stopping by here and for all the sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #29...Round & Round

Hello me lovelies

I didn't come back last with my card due to the fact of not backing till late from getting together with a few friends to do a bit of crafting...it was a great night but it would of been perfect if one of my friends could of come but unfortunately she wasn't well so bless her she stayed at home...hope she feels better soon!

Now i got up this morning looking forward to catching up with an old friend...don't worry we did catch up & it was absolutely great but guess what...i feel absolutely terrible, i must have that cold what everyone else has had in my household...i feel ever so rough & achy so it will be the case of popping to the chemist in morning to get some meds to make lickle 'ole me feel better :(

Also want to say a massive thank you for all the kind messages left for me...nice to know i have some caring friends, it means the world to me & cherish each and everyone of those messages *mwah*

Right enough of me waffle i will now start giving you the deets about the fabbie Nutcrafter Challenge that had started yesterday, now our fabulous Sylvia's turn to host Challenge #29 & she has chosen....

Round and Round

so we would love to see round shaped cards or even circles on your cards/projects

Main Prize

To spend in the Nutcrafter Store...

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

2nd Prize

2 digi stamps or 1 digi sheet of winners choice from Nutcrafters...{subject to availability}

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

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafter '2 little dickie birds' stamp
Papers & card...{all from stash}
Inks...Spectrum noir
Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nestie, Xcut 'Bloom' nesting die, Darice 'Dot' embossing folder
Embellishments...Meiflower polka dot ribbon

Challenges
4 Crafty Chicks...Dry embossing
Charisma Cardz #41...Clean and simple

Please do stop by the Nutcrafter blog & my teamies blogs too...to give a little love because they have some stunning cards for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by here and for all the sweet comments you all may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Hello!!

Hello me lovelies

I thought i best stop by & let you all know i am still here...sorry but i have had lots of things going on behind the scene's of gems little creations, i have had kids poorly, o/h poorly plus many many many more things happening...nothing exciting i might add, i wish but there isn't!!

Oh i am sorry...yes something exciting did happen i won Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge for this card here...sorry LCI girls, also thank you for choosing my card as one of your lucky winners :D

Anyhoo i best get off i have got lots & lots of things i need to get done but i will be back later with a card for you & i will be doing some visiting too...see you laters :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge #98...Angie's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

I am sorry i am late but i have been running around like a headless chicken all day trying to get the last bits in needed for one of my son's trips...my 10 year old is going on a school trip tomorrow till Friday and omg i feel so sick and nervous where he is so chilled, relaxed and can't wait to go but i think tomorrow maybe an whole different story for him because he has never been away from me and his dad plus he is a right mummy's boy {bless him} but he is going away armed with his teddy called 'Alfie' and his pillow so he maybe ok...we'll see!!

{ i bet he will be ok...it will be me who freaks but he wont see that!} Lol

Anyhoo enough of me waffle...i am here today to share a Sketch n Stash DT card with you but before i do i will give you the deets of the challenge #98...for this challenge our fabulous & very talented Angie has designed a great sketch for you...

Cheers Angie for a great sketch :)

Prize

4 Digi images of winners choice...{subject to availability}

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

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem 'Andy with puppy' stamp

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Masculine' papers, Papercellar 'Checks' papers, Mustard & white card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs FS2, FS3, TN2, PP1, TN7, TN8, EB8, GB8, GB10, EB5, TB9, TB5, TB6

Tools...Spellbinders plain oval nestie

Embellishments...Twine & rounds {stash}

Challenges
Sarah Hurley Challenge #73...Autumn

Please do stop by Sketch n Stash blog & my teamies too because they have lots fabulicious cards for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by here and for all the sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

A Gem of a Challenge #56 midway reminder...For the Girls

Hello me lovelies

I am sorry i haven't been visiting or anything which means i have lots of commenting to catch up on too, just i have been really busy...i will be doing some visiting tonight, thou will be once my little stinker is settled down, the older 3 boys will not doubt be on their computers  :)

Anyhoo today's post is a Midway Reminder post for Gem of a Challenge #56...

For the Girls

So we would love to see your girly cards!!

Prize

4 digi stamps of winners choice from Pink Gem Designs...{subject to availability}

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

You may be thinking...well i have just seen this card on the challenge blog & i don't remember it looking like this, sorry me lovelies i have took another photo of my card because the other card was too dark for my liking so retook it this morning and this one is better...well i think so anyway :)

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem 'Jodie on bike' digi stamp

Sentiment...Craftwork cards 'sentiment' stamps

Papers & card...Papermania 'the little cake shoppe' papers, White & red card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, primrose, buttercup, vanilla, mustard, cardinal red, crimson, poppy, grass, leaf green, Cool grey 3,4&5, White gel pen

Tools...Spellbinders label 10 die, Memory box 'Cherry blossom' die, Marianne Design LR0226 , Xcut 'tag & bookplate' die, Darice 'dot' folder

Embellishments...Ribbon & gems {stash}

Please do stop by Gem of a challenge blog & my teamies too because they have lots & lots of stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by here & for all the sweet comments you may leave me :)

Hope you all have a great weekend!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

sketch n Stash Challenge #97...Jen's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

{Sorry this was meant to post Monday night but schedule didn't work...ooops!!}

I am here today with a DT reminder card for Sketch n Stash Challenge #97 which our very talented Jen has designed this fabulous sketch for you...

Thanks Jen for a great sketch!!

Prize 

$10 Voucher to spend in their store...Thanks TiddlyInks :)

Unfortunately i couldn't use a TiddlyInks image because my printer has decided to run out of ink...not a happy little bunny so i do apologise TiddlyInks!!

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

Recipe

Image...Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Make a wish Nikki' stamp

Sentiment...Craftwork cards 'sentiment' stamp set

Paper & card...Papermania 'Little Cake Shoppe' A4 papers, Pink & white card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs FS2, FS3, TN2, FS6, PP1, PP3, PP5, PL1, BP2, GB8, GB10, EB5, TN7, EB8, Promarkers Cool grey 2,3&4

Tools...Spellbinder plain circle nestie, Xcut 'Tag & bookplates' dies, Butterflies punch

Embellishments...Ribbon & Gems {stash}

Challenges
Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge...Lets play bingo!! {die cuts, Pink Gems, Butterflies}
Lexi's Creations #75...Pink
Penny's Paper-Crafty challenge #96...Die cuts & punches
The Sisterhood of Crafters...Happy Birthday

Please stop by the sketch n stash blog & my teamies to because they have lots of stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claires Challenge #25...Stand up Straight

Hello me lovelies

I have a late Little Claires DT card for you, i know it's late and you all know i was without net for a while so i thought i'd share this card more as a reminder, anyhoo we are on Challenge #25, there's still time to play and the theme is...

Stand Up Straight

so we would like to see your Easel cards or cards that stand!!

Prize

£10 to spend on the Little Claires website

I made an easel card for this challenge and used a goregeous little stamp called 'Little Tammy' from the Swirly Whirly range...they are absolutely beautiful and you can find them here

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

Recipe

Image...Little Claires 'Little Tammy' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claires 'Claires Sentiments' stamps

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

Inks...Spectrum noirs IG1, IG2, IG4

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, Sizzix 'Round-a-bout' alphabet dies, Darice embossing folder

Embellishments...Ribbon & gems {stash}

Challenges
Forever Friends #46...Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments...Happy Birthday

Please stop by Little Claires blog & my teamies too because they have lots of gorgeous inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by me lovelies and for all the sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Pink Gem DT card...Sitting Chloe

Hello me lovelies

Today i am posting on here and on the Gems of Inspiration blog {you will find my post here} because i have a card i want to share with you which was meant to be for our last challenge over on Gem of a Challenge but unfortunately i didn't have any net at the time :(

Sorry Girls!!

Even though i missed the challenge i still wanted to share my card with you...the challenge was Lemon, Lilac, 2 butterflies and a bow, i think i have included everything that was needed.

On my card i used a gorgeous stamp called 'Sitting Chloe'...she is just the cutest and you can find her here

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

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem Design 'Sitting Chloe' stamp

Sentiment...Craftwork Cards sentiment stamps

Papers & card...All from stash

Ink...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, bluebell, lilac, lavender, tulip yellow, buttercup, primrose, grass, leaf green, White gel pen

Tools...Spellbinders label 9 & plain circle die, Xcut decorative 'Tags & bookplates' die, Memory Box 'Cherry Blossom & Fancy blossoms' dies, Marianne Design LR0228 Anja leaves 4, Joy Crafts corner die, Stampin Up 'Eyelet' birder punch, Butterfly punch

Embellishments...Ribbon & Gems {stash}

Challenges

Joanna Sheen...Down in the Garden

Totally Gorjuss #151...Punches & dies

Totally Stampalicious... Anything goes

Whoopsi Daisy...Sparkle & shine

Thank you for stopping by me lovelies and for all the sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #27...Glitter and Gems

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a Nutcrafters DT card for you which should of been posted a while ago but with having no net...there was no chance of it been posted but at least i am here now posting it...

First of all i will give you the deets of the challenge because there is still time to play along!!

I am hosting this challenge and i have chosen...

Glitter & Gems

so we would like to see some {lots} glitter and gems on your cards/projects *smiles*

Main Prize

To spend in the Nutcrafters online store....

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

2nd Prize

2 digi stamps or 1 digi sheet of your choice from the Nutcrafters online store...{subject to availability}

I am using one of their due to be released new Christmas digi stamps so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Sorry about the piccy but the camera & me wasn't getting on that day lol

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Angel Cake' digi stamp

Sentiment...Dovecraft 'Numbers & letters' clear stamp set

Paper & card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' 6x6 papers, White & blue card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum Noirs FS2, FS3, TN2, CG1, CG2, PP5, PL1, TN7, TN8, EB5, EB8,  BT1, BT2

Tools...Spellbinders Big scalloped ovals, Plain oval

Embellishments...Meiflower polka dot ribbon, Gems {stash}

Challenges

Cute Card Thursday...Letters or Numbers

Please do stop by the Nutcrafters Blog & my teamies blogs too because they have lots of stunning inspirations for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

hugs and xxx

Gemma