Nutcrafters Challenge #37...Midway reminder

Hello me lovelies

Today i have a Midway reminder card to share with you, its for our recent Nutcrafters challenge which i am hosting and the theme i have chosen...

Lilac and Lemon

 so we would love to some lilac and lemon or at least tones within those 2 colours on your cards/creations...
Without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

{sentiment will be added at a later date}

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters digi squares

Papers and card...Daisy and Dandelion 'Picnic Patch' papers, White and purple card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory pastel pink, lilac, lavender, bluebell, tulip yellow, vanilla, pastel yellow, mustard, buttercup, primrose

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

Challenges
Joanna sheen challenge...layer it up
Divas by design...anything goes
Penny's paper-crafty challenge #116...Fave colour
Simon Says stamp challenge...anything goes

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

Little Claire's New Release...'Little Doggies'

Hello me lovelies

I am back to today with another card showcasing one of Little Claire's new gorgeous release's and this one is called 'Little Doggies'...they are just the cutest little doggies ever and you can find them here for a £4.50...what a great price *smiles*

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

Recipe

Image...Little Claire's 'Little Doggies' stamp

Sentiment...Handwritten sentiment

Papers and card...Daisy and Dandelion 'Picnic patch' papers, cream and green card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers henna, cocoa, grass, leaf green, mustard, buttercup, primrose

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties

Embellishments...Ribbon and pearls {stash}

Please do visit Little Claire's 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

Sketch n Stash Challenge #77 DT Card - Sue's Sketch

You will find my post for the Craft Your Passion Challenge "Holiday Havoc 2011" Blog Hop...here:D

Hello me lovelies

I'm back today with a Sketch n Stash DT card for you but before i show you i will tell you about the challenge...

our lovely Sue has designed a great sketch for you...

isn't it great??...Cheers Sue!!

For Challenge #77 we have been sponsored by the fabbie

Who are offering a prize of $15 choice if digi's....how fab!!

Right it's time to show you my DT card for this challenge, here it is & hope you like it....

Recipe

Image - CC Humphrey's Corner stamp

Sentiment - Forever friends Christmas stamps

Papers & card - Daisy & Dandelion Christmas papers, Green & white card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.5,Cg1,Cg3,0,51,43,1,11,100,104,91,92,96

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain ovals, Black fine liner pen

Embellishments - Pearls & green ribbon (stash)

Challenges

Joanna Sheen Challenge - Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Dream Valley #22 - Christmas

The Cutie Pie Challenge #7 - Use a sentiment

Please visit my Sketch n Stash teamies to spread some love & also i posted a Nutcrafters Sneak Preview DT card late last night so if you would like to have a nosey please read the next post!!

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #7 DT card - Winter Wonderland

Hello me lovelies..

How are we all on this cold & winters day??

I'm absolutely freezing & sat giggling to myself but will all come clear very soon...mmmm!!

Its Wednesday which means its time for another fabbie Nutcrafters challenge...Today's challenge theme is Winter Wonderland so we would love to see your cards/projects with a Winter Scene....what a great challenge!!

I would just like give our December GDT Jacqui a very warm Welcome to the team...Well done Jacqui :D

Katie & Colette are offering a prize of 

to spend in their shop....fantastic or what?!?!?

Remember to be in with a chance to win this prize you need to use a Nutcrafter image!

Anyhoo here's my take on the theme....

I have you realised why i have been giggling to myself.....clue: Look at the card & see what's missing or wrong!

Have now realised...no...well me lovelies what is today's theme for the Nutcrafter's challenge??

Yes...a Winter scene...so where's mine you ask, well dope me thought the theme was a Christmas theme...oooppps!

 That's why mines a little different from everyone else, Sorry Katie, Colette & Linda!!

That teaches me to read properly :o)

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Hanging a Stocking'

Sentiment - Nutcrafters 'Winter Buddy' set

Papers & card - Daisy & Dandelion Christmas papers, White & green card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, azure, cyan, sky blue, Cool grey 1,2,3,4&5, sandstone, caramel, poppy, ruby, burnt orange, honeycomb, lush green, pear green, cardinal red, crimson, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, yellow

Tools - Martha Stewart 'zigzag' border punch

Embellisments - Nutcrafters Christmas tree charm, Green ribbon & white pearls (stash)

Challenges

Will follow soon!

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

Please do visit my Nutcrafter teamies to spread to love :D

Oh just before you pop off i will be back tomorrow with Nutcrafter previews of some absolutely gorgeous stamps that will be released in January...me & my Nutcrafter teamies will be previewing these over the next month so keep an eye out!

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

Sketch n Stash Challenge #72 DT Card

(*fingers crossed* this works as my connection has been pants again)

Hello me lovelies

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

Its that time again for another fantastic challenge over at Sketch n Stash with our Challenge #72 but firstly i would like to let you know, sadly our very talented Faye has decided to step down from the Sketch n Stash DT...will miss you sweetie but 'Good Luck' for what ever the future has in store for you!!

Right back to the challenge...our fabbie Angie has come up with a fantastic sketch for you all to play with...

& here's my take on the sketch..........

We are sponsored by 

with a fabbie prize - $15 voucher...how great is that?!?!?

Remember to tell us what you new/neglected stash is!

Recipe 

Image & sentiment - Crafters Companion S.W.A.L.K 'After the Rain'

Papers & card - Daisy & Dandelion A5 papers, Blue card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir (skin) 132,133,142 (hair) 100,104 (eyes) 91 (bows & wellies) Cg5, 183 (rain & puddle) 171,178

Tools - Xcut 'doily dots' border punch & scissor to cut her clothes out of matching backing paper, Ice blue glitter glue (rain & puddles)

Embellies - Blue ribbon & blue pearls (stash)

Challenges
One Stop Craft #152 - Anything goes
Secret Crafter #155 - Anything goes along as its sparkles (sparkly puddle & rain)
Crafty Cardmakers #53 - Anything goes
Just some lines - Reminds me of a song...(Singing in the Rain)

Before i go i just want to say a massive 'Thanks' to the fantastic response Ive had to my 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month' cards...it really means a lot *Mmwah*

Please visit my teamies & see their gorgeous creations & spread some love!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sugar Nellie DTg Card

Hello me lovelies

I cant talk for long as I'm having problems with my Internet connections, its keeps turning off........aaaarrrgghh bloody thing!! Sorry for screaming but its driving me nuts :o(

Hello *waving and Thank you to my new followers *Mmwah*

Anyhoo before it cuts me off again, ill get on with tonight's card.........Ive made a twin easel 'Get Well' card using one of the NEW Sugar Nellie's Home Grown stamps called 'Sweet Dreams' and its absolutely gorgeous and you can buy this gorgeous stamp from the fabbie shop called Funky Kits.............go take a look as there has been lots of NEW Sugar Nellie's releases, go on treat yourself  :o)

Here's the card

I saw card made using the 'Twin Easel' and luckily i managed to work out how to make one, they are fab!!

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Home Grown 'Sweet Dreams'
• Papers & card - Daisy & Dandelion Picnic patch, Stampin up Chocolate chip card
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, ivory, blush, pastel pink, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, caramel, sandstone, cool grey 2,3&4
• Tools - Nesties Scalloped & plain circle, Stampin up eyelet punch, Xcut flower punch
• Embellies - Gems, brad & ribbon (stash)

Challenges

• Stampin' for the weekend #4 - Monochrome
• 4 Crafty Chicks #26 - Inspiration photo
• Simon Says Stamp - Coffee & Cream
• Southern Girls Challenge #13 - Brads, Gems or dewdrops
• The Sisterhood of Crafters - Ribbons & Brads

Phew.....looks like it let me do this *fingers crossed* it lets me publish it!!

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



Nutshells challenge #24

Sorry i haven't been around much this week, except to leave comments on crafters blogs so here's my offering for today, its Nutshells challenge card - Pretty in pink, i hope you like it and its fit for the challenge!!

Image

Nutshell- Hazel with cupcake

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm white card blank

Papers

Daisy & Dandelion-Picnic patch

Pink vellum-stash

Inks

Black momento ink

Promarkers-Coca, Cinnamon,Blush,Ivory,Oatmeal, Antique pink, pastel pink, Cocktail pink

Tools

Xcut flower punch-stash

Embellishments

Ribbon, pearls, pink glitter, glitter sticky dots-stash

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

xxxx