Something a little different from me...

Hello me lovelies

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend whatever you are doing whether it's crafting or just simply  chilaxin!!
We have a poorly 11 year old at the moment who has an abscess so he's been dosed up on antibiotics and pain relief since Friday ..bless him but i am glad to say with the meds he is feeling a little better this morning *phew*

Righto me lovelies enough waffle about that i will get on with what this post is originally about which is...a few weeks a go i decided i wanted to try something new like Art Journalling or even doing an Art Canvas so i have been getting bits in that was needed so last week i decided i wanted to have a play and have a go at doing an Art Canvas.

OMG...how scary it was but once i started to play i started to relax and just simply played with what products i had and i must admit i really enjoyed getting messy with stamps, acrylic paints, embossing powders, masks etc

Anyhoo a few of my friends and family have seen this canvas and i was over the moon with their reaction so i thought i'd be a little brave and share it with you so without further ado, here's my Art Canvas...hope you likey *smiles*

{ i just love that quote...it's really beautiful}

Recipe

Stamps...Sheena Douglas A Little Bit Sketchy A5 Stamp Set - Only Words - Through the Rain, A Little Bit Sketchy A5 Stamp Set - Flower Power, Sarah Hurley Mini Textures stamps

Canvas...10" x 8" white canvas

Papers and card...Kraft card {stash}

Ink...Archival Brilliance Pearlescent Coral and Lightning Black ink pads

Paints...Acrylic Paints White, Raspberry, Lush Pink and Blush Pink

Tools...Marianne Designs Butterfly and leaves dies, PaperArtsy Mini Paisley Swirls mask

Embellishments...Pearls and gold embossing powders {stash}

Challenges

Sarah Hurley challenge #June...All that glitters is gold

Crafters Companion #June...Summer
Sparkles Monthly challenge #45...Steampunk or Vintage
In the Pink challenge #23...Pink with wings
Art Impressions stamps challenge #113...Floral Frenzy {5 more flowers}
Anything but a card challenge #22...Get Messy

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back hopefully tomorrow or maybe the day after and 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 #107...Cute as a Button

Hello me lovelies

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

Cute as a button

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 use the buttons that are required for the challenge as flower centre's and on ribbon centre too which i just think it looks fab, 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 n Whiskers Snuzzle Love digi stamp and Ladybug Crafts Ink Sentimental Numbers stamp set 

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition Daydreams 8x8 papers, Brown and cream card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers {skin} oatmeal, blush, pastel pink {SN} 109 and Spectrum Noirs {old codes} 98, 91, 92, 83, 147, 100, 104

Tools...Xcut flower punch, Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and buttons {stash}

Challenges
Creative Craft Challenges2 #13...A stitch in time
Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge...Flowers and ribbon
A Gem of a Challenge #86...Teddies
Addicted to stamps and more #51...Anything goes
Graph 'It markers challenge #1...New beginnings
Pollycraft challenge #1...Anything goes

Oh 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

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

Nutcrafters Challenge #46...Show us some texture

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i have been missing but i've had some issue's i need to sort out which unfortunately comes before blogging! Anyhoo all sorted and i am back now...i did manage to make some cards thou but they are DT cards so i can't share them with you yet, well except for today's which should of been blogged yesterday but i couldn't find the time to do it so i am here now but before i do here's some exciting news from Nutcrafters HQ...

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Nutcrafters have a new website...Yippee!!
You will find it here...go and have a look because it's gorgeous *smiles*

To help us celebrate this fantastic news Katie has is giving you all a Freebie image and also 15% discount too...have great is that!!
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Today i am here with a Nutcrafter DT card for you as yesterday was the start of a new challenge which our fabulous Audrey is hosting and for her theme she has chosen...

Show us some texture

so we would love to see anything thats shows texture eg. stickles, embossing, material etc

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)

For texture on my card i have used dry embossing, ribbon and sewing so without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Stamps...Nutcrafters Teen Trio 2 digi stamp and Ladybug Crafts Ink Sentimental Numbers stamp set

Papers and card...All from stash

Ink...Spectrum noirs {old codes}Wg5, Wg7, Wg9, 8, 137, 109 and Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink

Tools...Stampin Up Scalloped border punch, Darice Dotty folder and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and Gems {stash}

Challenges
Crafty Sentiments challenge...Girl power
Simon Says Stamp challenge...Anything goes
Happy Campers #19...Bling
Visible Image Challengne #June...Visiable image has character

Please do visit the 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

Little Claire's Monthly challenge #34...Male theme

Hello me lovelies

Its Saturday and it's that time of the month again for a Little Claire's challenge...Yippee!!
This month the theme is....

Male Theme 

We would love to see those male creations crafters!!

Prize...


3 Die Cut Sheets
1 pack of Kraft cards and envelopes
5 Dinkie stamps

On my card i have used 3 different Little Claire's stamp sets and brought them together to create this Father's Day card so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's Oh Man!, Dictionary Definitions and Georgina's Rosettes stamp sets

Papers and card...Kraft, Brown and White card {stash}

Ink...Stampin Up 'Close to cocoa' and Chocolate chip' ink pad

Tools...Darice 'Argyle' embossing folder

Embellishments...Twine and button {stash}

Challenges
Inspire Creationz challenge #June...Masculine

Well that's all from me today folks but don't forget to pop by Little Claire's Blog and my teamies too for lots of fantastic inspiration...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

Little Claire's...FamilyTeds

Hello me lovelies

This will be a shortish post today as i have a busy day a head so i will give you a short brief about my card so here goes...I have a Little Claire's card to share with you today which i made using an adorable stamp called 'Family Teds'...it's so cute so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's 'Family Teds' stamp

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Animal Antics' 8x8 papers, Kraft and white card {stash}

Ink...Spectrum Noirs {old codes} 100, 104, 169

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain square nesties, Memory Box 'Cherry Blossom and Fancy Blossom' dies

Embellishments...Ribbons {stash}

Challenges

Eclectic Ellapu challenge...B is for! {Bears, Brown, Buttons}

Penny's Paper-Crafty challenge #131...1 image, 2 patterned papers and 3 embellishments

Crafty Ribbons challenge #48...Anything goes with ribbon

Little Miss Muffet challenge #63...Happy Families

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back...maybe tomorrow or Wednesday...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

Nutcrafters Challenge #45...Food and/or Drink

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a Nutcrafter DT card for you as today is the start of a new challenge which our fabulous Helen is hosting and for her theme she has chosen...

Food or Drink or Both

so we would love to see we would love to see Food and/or Drink on your cards/creations...

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)

I have used a 'New soon to be released' gorgeous critter image called 'Tea Time' and i have gone a pink and grey theme too on my card, just because i like those 2 colours together so without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Stamps...Nutcrafters 'Tea Time' digi stamp

Papers and card...{stash}

Ink...Promarkers - pastel pink, blush and Spectrum noirs {old codes} Wg0.5, Wg1, Wg3, Wg5,

Tools...Stampin Up 'Scalloped' border punch and sewing machine 

Embellishments...Ribbon and flower {stash}

Challenges

2 Sisters challenge #147...in the kitchen

'ABC' challenge...I love Animals

Please do visit the 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

Little Claire's Monthly Club Stamp...Butterfly Flourish

Hello me lovelies

Today i have a Little Claire's card for you which i have used this Month's club stamp set and if you would like more info on joining our fantastic club, then you will find all the info here.

The stamp June club stamp set is called 'Butterfly Flourish'...it's absolutely gorgeous and on this card i have also used nice summery colours, well me lovelies that all i am going to say about this card because i just want to get on with sharing this card with you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's 'Butterfly Flouish' stamp set

Papers and card...White card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers - burnt sienna, honeycomb, gold and Stampin Up 'Pumpkin pie' ink pad 

Embellishments...Gems {stash}

Challenges

Penny Black and more challenge #June...CAS

Eclectic Ellapu...B is for!! {Butterfly, Blooms and Bling}

Bunny Zoe's Crafts challenge #June...Wings

Bearly-mine challenge #90...Anything goes

Without Words challenge #June...Hot Colours

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back tomorrow with my Nutcrafters DT card to share with you...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

Pink Gem Designs...Ellie and Snowdrops

Hello me lovelies

Hope you have all had a good start to your week...mine is going ok but the great thing is i did manage to get a bit of crafting done today *yippee* i have been getting very inky making some Tags and ATC's but i aren't going to share those today, maybe another day!

I am a bit later then i originally planned but that's because i was getting all inky, anyhoo today i have a card i made using a Pink Gem Design image called 'Ellie and Snowdrops'...gowd i have so missed making cards with these images so i think it's time to dig my others out too...
 Anyhoo i wont waffle on any longer as i'll just share the card with you instead so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Pink Gem Designs 'Ellie and Snowdrops' stamp

Papers and card...Dovecraft Back to Basics 3, White and green card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers - oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, buttercup, mustard, vanilla, primrose and Spectrum noirs {old codes} 175, 163

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Butterfly punch and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges

Crafty Calender challenge #June...Things with wings

Allsorts challenge #210...In the garden

Crafty Boots challenge...Pink Butterflies

Incy Wincy Designs challenge...Butterflies and bows

Artistic Inspirations challenge #45...Stitching real or faux

Crafty Friends challenge #2...Bingo {Pink, Gems, Die cuts}

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

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's...Poppies Shadow Box

Hello me lovelies

I had recently seen a tutorial on how to make a shadow box on Kerry from A load of old Pickle and you can find it on Kerry's blog here but i have also put a link to it on my Tutorial page above. 

Anyhoo i thought i'd give a go and to be honest i thought it was easy to follow...thanks Kerry!!

The image i have used for my shadow box is a Little Claire's 'Poppies' stamp which i think it's absolutely beautiful and as poppies are usually red i just thought i'd go for red and white theme which i think is just perfect for this image as the red will just pop.
Righto me lovelies that's all i am going to say about this shadow box because i just want to get on with sharing it with you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's 'Poppies' stamp and Kaisercraft mini stamp set

Papers and card...White and red card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers - cardinal red, poppy, cool grey 5, leaf green, grass, mustard, buttercup, primrose

Tools...spellbinders plain circle nesties, Memory Box 'Cherry Blossom' die, Embossalicious 'Petite dot' embossing folder, Xcut decorative 'tags and bookplate' dies

Embellishments...Red brads and pearl flowers {stash}

Challenges
4 Crafty Chicks challenge #145...Flowers
Delicious Doodles challenge #39...Flower Frames
A Gem of a challenge #83...Emboss it!!
Allsorts challenge #210...In the Garden
The Hobby House challenge #1...Anything goes

That's all from me today me lovelies and thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Enjoy the rest of you Sunday and till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Pollycraft...Claudia's Tutu

Hello me lovelies

It's weekend *yippee* are you excited as i am?!?
It's means a i can wake up on my own and not be rudely awaken by the flippin clock...not that i get to sleep in...ever...just i hate the flippin alarm clock sound Lol

This post this morning will be scheduled because i will be getting me and my tribe ready to visit o/h's family today, except one of my son's who will be going into town with his girlfriend, her friend and boyfriend, then he is going to his girlfriends house as her parents have invited him around for a BBQ...lucky for some eh!!

Anyhoo today's card i am going to share with you is made using one of Pollycrafts older images called 'Claudia's tutu'...this is just the sweetest image and perfect for those little girls, righto me lovelies that's all i am going to say about card so no more waffle from me so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Pollycraft 'Claudia's tutu' digi stamp and Dovecraft 'Relatives' stamp set

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Spring drop' 8x8 papers, White and pearl grey card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers - pastel pink, oatmeal, blush and Spectrum noirs {old codes} Wg0.5, Wg1, Wg3, Wg5

Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nestie, Xcut 'Bloom' nesting dies, Xcut decorative 'tags and bookplate' dies and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Lace and gems {stash}

Challenges
Bearly-mine challenges #89...Dies &/or Punches
I love Promarkers challenge #171...All stitched up!
Southern girls challenge...Tic Tac Toe {Gems or sequins, Distress or Ink, Spots}
Stampin' for the weekend challenge...Cute
The Hobby House challenge #1...Anything goes

That's all from me today me lovelies and Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*
Have a great weekend all and till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's Weekly Project with Gemma making a 'Thinking of you' card

Hello me lovelies

I am here today as it's my turn for this weeks Little Claire's Weekly Project so i have chosen to make a quick and easy 'Thinking of you' card and also share with you of how to make it but for the  deets of how to make today's card, you will have to visit Little Claire's blog...

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

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's Flowerhead stamp, Little Claire's Dinkie Flowerhead stamp, Little Claire's Postcard Greetings stamp set

Papers and card...White card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers - gold, honeycomb, burnt sienna, mustard, vanilla, buttercup, primrose

Tools...Sticky notes, Ruler, A pencil, Eraser

Embellishments...Ribbon and Gems {stash}

Challenges
Without Words challenge #June...Hot Colours
The Paper Shelter challenge #115...Flower Power
4 Crafty Chicks #145...Flowers
Inspire me Firdays #106...Anything goes

Please don't forget to visit Little Claire's blog for the deets of how to make this card....

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 Challenge #44...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 Sylvia is hosting and she has chosen...

Mono {mainly one colour}

so we would love to see you use mainly one colours on your cards/creations!!

Before i share my card with you, i just want to let you know we have a NEW teamie who is joining us over at Nutcrafters but if you want to know who it is you will have to visit the Nutcrafters Blog...oh aren't i cruel!! Lol

 On today's card i have a {New soon to be released} image called 'Time for a Cuppa!' which i think is awesome image to use for Father's day or any male birthday's in fact...fabbie image isn't it!?!?!
Anyhoo i wont waffle any long as i'll just get on with sharing this card with you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters {New soon to be released} 'Time for a Cuppa!!' image

Papers and card...Papercellar 'Checks' 6x6 papers, Pearl grey and white card {stash}

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

Tools...Darice 'Argyle' embossing folder and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Buttons {stash}

Challenges
Sweet Stampin challenge...Fathers day
Simon Says Stamp challenge...Masculine/Fathers day
Anything goes challenge #94...Fathers day
Creative Belli  challenge #171...Fathers day
My Sheri Crafts challenge #111...Fathers day

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