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Saturday, 12 October 2013

Little Claire Designs Monthly Challenge #38...Child's Birthday

Hello me lovelies

Hope you're all having a great weekend me lovelies!!
It's a bit wet and dull here in Hull which means we are all in doors nice and cosy watching t.v and me doing a little crafting which i have not done much off just lately but i am going to try!!

Anyhoo enough of me waffle...Today is the start of a new challenge over at Little Claire and theme chosen for this month is...

Child's Birthday

so we would love to see your child's birthday cards/creations like images, bright and fun papers and don't forget those child like embellishments.

Prize...


1 x Wintery Sky 12 x 12 Paper
1 x Purple Christmas Scrolls 12 x 12 Paper
1 x Grey Christmas Scrolls 12 x 12 Paper
1 x 'We Three Cats' Stamp
1 x 'The Robin & Ivy' Stamp
1 x Christmas Twine (3 rolls; red/cream, green/cream & white/cream)
1 x Self Adhesive Gems & Pearls

Now onto my Little Claire DT card for this challenge, i have gone for a girly card and used one of my fave stamps which is one of the Loverly Jubblies - Daisy Bunting...she is just the cutest :)

On my card i have done some stitching and paper pierced the balloon to match one of the backing papers i have used on my card and i also added a big lush bow too, righto me lovelies i think i have said enough because i just want to get on with sharing this card with you instead so here's today's creation...hope you likey :)


Products i have used...
Stamps...Little Claire 'Loverly Jubblie - Daisy Bunting' and 'Dictionary Definitions' stamp sets
Papers and card...Papers are freebies and card from stash
Ink...Promarkers - oatmeal, blush , pastel pink, burnt orange, honeycomb, henna, cocoa, mustard vanilla, primrose
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Happy Birthday' embossing folder and Sewing machine

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

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Challenge #52...Midway reminder

Hello me lovelies

I am here today to share a midway reminder DT card with you for our latest challenge over at Nutcrafters which our fabulous Helen is hosting and she has chosen...


so we would love to see your fave colour combo's on your cards/creations...

I am still sticking with my Purple & white colour combination because i just love those 2 colours so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)




Products i have used...
Stamps...Nutcrafters old image, Personal Impressions sentiments
Papers and card...Purple and white card {stash}
Ink...Promarkers - oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, bluebell, lilac, lavender
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug birthday embossing folder
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

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Inspire Creationz GDT...Kaisercraft Miss Empire card

Hello me lovelies

I am here today with a card i made for Inspire Creationz for my GDT spot, it should of been posted before now but with me having lots going on at the mo, i have not had the chance to post it yet so i thought i'd share it with you today.
I made this card using some of the stunning Kaisercraft goodies i was sent from Claire and Sharon, i am so falling in love with Kaisercraft products as they are just beautiful and love the vintage look of their stuff.
Righto me lovelies i wont waffle on any longer so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)



Recipe
Papers and card...Kaisercraft Miss Empire papers, Black and latte card {stash}
Tools...Cuttlebug Script embossing folder and Sewing machine
Embellishments...Meiflower pearls and Ribbon
Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back very soon...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

Thursday, 25 April 2013

The Smile I bring...

Hello me lovelies

I am sharing this months Little Claire's club card with you as i forgot to blog these at the beginning of the month...naughty i know but at least i am sharing them with you now!!
April stamp set is called 'The smile I bring...' and it's gorgeous which contains a cat image and a bird house with lots of other embellishment stamps along with a sentiment too.
You will find the deets of joining the club here

 I wont waffle on any longer get on with sharing so without further ado, here's one of my cards using the stamp set...hope you likey *smiles*




Recipe
Papers and card...all from stash
Ink...Promarkers lavender, lilac, bluebell, Spectrum noirs {old codes} Wg3, Wg5, Wg7, Wg9
Tools...Cuttlebug 'birthday' embossing folder, Stampin Up scalloped border punch
Embellishments...Ribbon {stash}

Please do visit Little Claires blog for inspirations and to get up to date news on new products or shows :)
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

Friday, 19 April 2013

Wags n Whiskers Challenge #102...May Flowers


Hello me lovelies

I am still in the land of living...just i might add, not been feeling to good again and not felt like crafting either but i have done a little just for my DT's but that's all!!
For the last few months i have seem to have caught everything that has gone around from a hacking cough, colds etc but just as i thought i was getting over it, its come back again *sigh* 
It started again after the loss of my fur baby, i now have a chesty cough, a bit of a blocked up nose and bit of cold in my left eye too, i wish it would just go once and for all...gowd i am starting moan again, i bet you're all getting sick of me by now...i know i am getting sick of listening to myself...righto me lovelies no more feeling sorry for me self and get on!!

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


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

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

Anyhoo without further ado, here's my Wags n Whiskers DT card for you...hope you likey *smiles*
{sentiment to added at a later date}



Recipe 
Papers and card...Papermania Little Cake Shoppe papers, Red and white card {stash}
Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, cool grey 5, cardinal red, crimson, ruby, poppy, fuchsia pink, mustard, vanilla, buttercup, primrose, Spectrum noir {old codes} 109, 175, 163, Wg 1, Wg0.5, 0
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Stampin Up scalloped border punch, Memory Box Fancy Blossoms dies, Cuttlebug Heart embossing folder, Sewing machine

Embellishments...Gems {stash}


Challenges

Don't forget to visit Wags n Whiskers blog and my new teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...
Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*
Till next time me lovelies...
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Little Claire's exciting news and a special offer

Hello me lovelies

It's me again this week Little Claire's had some fantastic news and their first bit of exciting news is that the new gorgeous Tulip stamp that they have released recently has been chosen 'Pick of the month' within Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine issue 116...


The second bit of exciting news is their beautiful Swirly Whirly Owl family stamp was the runner up for the best stamp of the year....

What fantastic news for Little Claire's....Well done Little Claire's and so well deserved too *smiles*

Little Claire's wont be at the NEC this week but so you don't miss out on the shows offers, here's a little message from Little Claire's...


"Little Claire will not be exhibiting at the NEC this week and for all our lovely customers who had hoped to visit us and take advantage of our special show offers we have a special two day offer just for you: phone your order through to us quoting NECS13: 0151 342 5715 from 10am Thursday 21 March to 4pm Friday 22 March and we will deduct a whopping 20% discount and FREE p&p from your order!  Log on to: www.littleclaire.co.uk and fill your boots! (It’s cheaper than going to the show!)
No further discount, offers subject to stock availability."


What a fab offer from Little Claire's and one not to be missed!!

I am going to share a card with you using Little Claire's gorgeous Tulip stamp
 so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*



Recipe
Stamps...Little Claire's Tulip stamp and Little Claire's Dictionary Definitions stamp set
Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition Hideaway papers, Cream and Kraft card {stash}
Ink...Promarkers honeycomb, burnt orange, gold, leaf green, grass, cool aqua, duck egg, mustard, buttercup, primrose
Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nesties, Xcut doily Dots border punch, Cuttlebug Happy Birthday embossing folder
Embellishments...Ribbon and flat back rounds {stash}

Challenges
Paper Crafting Journey...Ribbon or Lace
Shelly's Images...Anything goes
Inspired by Stamping...
IBSIC-#51

Please do visit Little Claire's Blog because it contains lots of stunning cards from us DT girls and lots of brilliant information and news from the Little Claire's team...
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

Sunday, 10 February 2013

Simply Sassy 'Fairy Tale'...

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a quick and simple card i made using a stamp i have not used for a long time...not sure why because the stamp is gorgeous and to be honest it has now made me think about going through my stamps and using the ones that i haven't used in such a long time, maybe its something we all should do once in a while!!

The stamp i have used is one of the old Simply Sassy's stamps called 'Fairy Tale'...she is just gorgeous but i have to confess she isn't in the normal colours, i have coloured her blue tones...i think she looks ok, see what you think so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

{sentiment is purposely missing, will be added at a later date}


Recipe
Image...Simply Sassy 'Fairy Tale' stamp
Papers and card...White and blue card {stash}
Inks...Promarkers cyan, azure, sky blue, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue
Tools...Spellbinders Labels 9 nesties, Cuttlebug embossing folder
Embellishments...Gems and ribbon {stash}
Well me lovelies that's all from me for now, thank you for stopping by and reading me waffle...also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*
Till next time me lovelies...
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

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

Friday, 9 November 2012

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...


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
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}
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

Thursday, 8 November 2012

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...


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}
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

Saturday, 15 September 2012

Sketch n Stash Challenge #96...Jill's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

Hello & thank you to my new followers for following lil 'ole me *Mmwah*

Sorry i have been missing...did you miss me???
Thought not!! :o(
I haven't had no internet...its so temperamental at the moment so i am hoping it stays on till i have done this post *fingers crossed & eh!!!

I am back today with a late Sketch n Stash Challenge #96 DT post for you...sorry guys!!
Anyhoo today's sketch was designed by the fabulous Jill but unfortunately Jill has now left the team  but we still used her sketch...
 
Thanks Jill for a fabbie sketch *smiles*

This fortnight we are sponsored by...
Prize...£20 voucher, Thanks Meiflower *smiles*

So without further ado, here's my SnS dt card...hope you likey!!


Recipe
Image...Pink Gem 'Winter Jada' digi stamp
Sentiment...Forever Friends stamp set {sorry not sure of name}
Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' 6x6 papers, White & blue card {stash}
Inks...Promarkers cinnamon, caramel, cocoa, duck egg, cool aqua, cool grey 3,4&5, White gel pen
Tools...Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' embossing folder
Embellishments...Twine & gems {stash}

Please do stop by Sketch n Stash blog plus my teamies blogs too because they have lots of inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...
Thank you for stopping by and for all the sweet comments you all leave me *Mmwah* 
I will be back tomorrow...well hopefully with a card i made for my eldest son's birthday so bye bye for now...
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Saturday, 8 September 2012

Gem of a Challenge #54...A Boy Thing {MW Reminder}

Hello me lovelies

I have a Midway reminder post for our fantastic challenge over at Gem of a Challenge which our very talented Donna M is hosting & her theme for this challenge is...


so we would like to a boy theme, boy images or for boys on your cards/projects...

Prize
4 digi stamps of winners choice from the Pink Gem Design online store...{subject to availability}

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


Recipe
Papers & card...{all from stash}
Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, cool grey 3,4&5, leaf green, grass, lime zest, denim blue, powder blue pastel blue, burnt sienna, henna, terracotta, caramel
Tools...Spellbinder plain circle nestie, Stampin Up 'Star' punch, Cuttlebug 'Diamonds in rough' embossing folder

Please do stop by Gem of a Challenge blog & my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar *smiles*
Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you leave me *Mwmah*
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Wednesday, 5 September 2012

Nutcrafters Challenge #26...Countdown to Christmas

Hello me lovelies

I am back today because at Nutcrafters is the start of a new challenge & our lovely lady boss Katie is our host for this challenge & she has chosen....

Countdown To Christmas

so we would love to you using your Christmas or Wintery images, papers, embellies etc on your cards/projects so come on crafters let get on top of making those Christmas cards & be in front *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}

On my card i have one of the NEW due to released images from Nutcrafters so keep an eye out  also *Sssshh* there maybe some blog candy up for grabs to celebrate the New release too so keep an eye on the Nutcrafters blog because you don't want to miss out!!

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


Recipe
Image...Nutcrafters 'Sprinkle of Stars' digi stamp
Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' 6x6 papers, White & blue card {stash}
Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, primrose, vanilla, buttercup, mustard, sky blue, duck egg, cool aqua, tulip yellow, gold
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Snowflakes' embossing folder
Embellishments...Meiflower Polkadot ribbon, Gems & glitter {stash}

Please do stop by the Nutcrafters blog & my teamies too because they have lots of stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...
Thank you for stopping & for all the sweet comments you all leave me *Mmwah*
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Sunday, 12 August 2012

Nutcrafters Challenge #24...Embossed Backgrounds

Hello me lovelies

I have a Nutcrafters DT card for you this morning for our challenge #24 which our fabulous Sylvia is hosting & for her theme this fortnight is....

Embossed Backgrounds

so we would love to you dusting off those embossing folders or boards etc for your cards or projects!

Main Prize...
To spend in the Nutcrafters store...
Remember you have to use a Nutcrafters image to qualify for this prize!!

2nd Prize...
2 Digi stamps or 1 stamp sheet of your choice from Nutcrafters...(subject to availability)

So without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...


Recipe
Image...Nutcrafters 'Bunny & me' stamp
Sentiment...Kaisercraft sentiments stamp set
Papers & card...Pink & white card {stash}
Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, cocktail pink, pastel pink, mustard, White gel pen
Tools...Nellie Snellen 'Multi flower' die, Cuttlebug 'Swiss dots' embossing folder
Embellishments...Ribbon & flower pearls {stash}
Please do visit Nutcrafter blog & my teamies because they have lots gorgeous inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...
Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you leave me *smiles*
Hugs and xxx
Gemma

Wednesday, 8 August 2012

Little Claires Silhouette Manger & Christmas Joy

Hello me lovelies

Edited: Sorry this was meant to of posted yesterday but silly me forgot to publish...oops!!
{that's what you get for rushing}

Today...{edited} well yesterday Little Claire's are showcasing 2 more of their Christmas new releases & they are called ' Silhouette Manger & Christmas Joy...these are just gorgeous, both of them also come with text too & if your very quick & i mean very quick you could, you could get hold of the special offer...

Call Little Claire 0151 342 5715 today and before 11am tomorrow (Wednesday 08.08.12) and you can receive either stamp for the special launch price of £3.50  (RRP: £5.50)

Silhouette Manger


Christmas Joy


Recipe {both cards}
Images...Little Claires 'Silhouette Manger & Christmas Joy' stamps
Sentiment...Little Claires 'Christmas text' stamp set
Papers & card...{all from stash}
Inks...Promarkers gold, cardinal red, poppy, forest green, pear green, denim blue, powder blue
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain square nesties, scallop & plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Snow dots' embossing folder
Embellishments...Ribbon, button, twine, brads & gems {stash}

Please drop by Little Claires blog & my teamies too because they have lots & stunning inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...
Thank you for stopping by & for all your sweet comments you all leave me *smiles*
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Monday, 6 August 2012

Little Claire's Polar Hugs & Letters Snow...

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with today's post i have a question for you...now i have been tempted to join Pinterest for some time now & finally gave in this morning so i requested an invite from them but i haven't heard anything so my question is...
How long does it take to get an invite??
Its driving me nuts waiting because i have found lots of inspiring things on there & i want to get started!!
I do hope someone can help me...pretty please *smiles*

Righto me lovelies on with today's post....Little Claire's have a great week planned for you this week with lots & lots of NEW gorgeous release's to show you so me & the rest of the fabulous LC DT have been very busy making lots & lots of cards to showcase these gorgeous stamps off & i am sure we have done Little Claire's proud *smiles*
The New release's theme is...

CHRISTMAS

Yeah you heard right...now some of you might say Christmas in August, no that's not right its too early well i am sorry to say i have to disagree, it's never to early because if you start now by time C'mas is here you will have made a load of cards & not rushed them either Lol
Now i have a confession to make...i am normally the one still rushing on C'mas eve making cards...yep i am one of em but not this year, nope because i have started making em very early & got a right good stash of em so i am well ahead...for once *smiles*

Anyhoo like i say Little Claires are releasing lots & lots of new gorgeous Christmas stamps in various designs to suit everyone but for today Little Claire's are only showing you 2 of them & they are...
Polar Hugs


Challenges
{for Polar Hugs}

Letters Snow

Recipe {both cards}
Images...Little Claires 'Polar Hugs & Letters Snow' stamp sets
Sentiment...Little Claires 'Christmas Text' stamp set
Papers & card...{all from stash}
Inks...Promarkers duck egg, cool aqua, cardinal red, poppy
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Swiss dots' embossing folder
Embellishments...Ribbon & gems {stash}

Special Offer
Letters Snow is a big stamp pack which will retail at £12.99, as an introductory offer (until midday on Wednesday 08 August) you can buy 'Letters Snow' for just £10.00 - that's 38 stamps for £10.00!  But be quick, offer only applies until Wednesday and don't forget, if you are a club member you will receive an extra 10% discount from this sale price too!

Please do visit Little Claires 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 & for all the sweet comments you all leave me *smiles*
hugs and xxx
Gemma

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