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Sunday, 5 January 2014

Little Claire NEW RELEASE...{take5} Daisy Bear

Hello me lovelies

I hope your all having a lovely relaxing weekend?? Got any crafting done???


I haven't done any and all the cards i am sharing with you i made a while ago but the thing is i have to admit my craftroom is a total mess so i really do need to have a little tidy...oh okay a big tidy up!!...What a mission that is gonna be and not sure where to start lol
Anyhoo today i have {take5} on Little Claire's new release, this time is a cute little teddy bear stamp called Daisy Bear...believe me you will fall in love with this stamp!! Right no more waffle from me, here's the card itself...hope you likey :)


Products i have used...
Stamps...Little Claire Daisy Bear stamp and Butterfly Kisses stamp set
Papers and card...Brown, kraft and white card {stash}
Ink...Memento Tuxedo black ink pad, Versafine ink pad
Tools...Xcut doily Dots border punch, Darice Dotty dots embossing folder
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...

Saturday, 4 January 2014

Little Claire's NEW RELEASE...{take4} Tulip Bunny

Hello me lovelies

Today i have {take4} of Little Claire's release and what a little sweetie it is, it's called Tulip Bunny...it is really sweet and perfect for lots of occasions so here's my card...hope you likey :)


Products i have used...
Stamps...Little Claire Tulip Bunny stamp, Kaisercraft sentiment stamp
Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition Spring Drop 8x8 papers, White and blue card {stash}
Ink...Memento Tuxedo black ink pad, Promarkers and Spectrum Noirs
Tools...Stampin Up Scalloped border punch, Darice Dotty dots embossing folder
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...

Saturday, 21 December 2013

What 14 already...ya kiddin aren't ya!!

Hello me lovelies

Now behind the scene's of Gems little creations there has lots been going on but just when we thought everything was sort of getting back to normalish...we had a phone call last night from Lee's brother to say their Mum had been taken into hospital with a really bad chest infection so she has been pumped with antibiotics. Lee has spoken to his Mum this morning and the hospital informed her she has Pneumonia so they are keeping her in a little longer and thankfully they think they have caught it in time *phew* 
We are so hoping she will be at home for Christmas and if Lee's mum has her own way she will be home, she a tough cookie that one, Anyhoo please keep your fingers crossed for us!!

I do hope 2014 is going to be a better one for all my family as 2013 hasn't been a great one!!

I cannot believe it's Christmas day very soon so are you all ready for the big man in the red suit to visit...my boys are getting very excited here or is that just me...probably the later one lol
No my 3 older are just taking it in their stride and like yeah whateva...typical teens i suppose but my 3 year old cannot wait, he's counting the days down...bless his little cotton socks lol

Today though we are celebrating a birthday in our household because it's our 2nd eldest son's birthday and he has turned 14 today {yay!}...

Happy 14th Birthday Connor!!

Righto i am not going to waffle on any longer as i think i have done enough so here's our Connor's birthday card that i made for him...hope you likey :)



Products i have used...
Papers and card...all from stash
Tools...Sizzix Round -a- Bout alphabet dies, Darice Argyle embossing folder, 12 x 12 Hougie board, Stampin Up Star punch, a little Star punch
Well that's all from me today folks but i try and be back before Christmas i promise...
Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)
Till next time me lovelies...

Thursday, 27 June 2013

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...



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
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

Saturday, 15 June 2013

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

Wednesday, 5 June 2013

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...


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
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

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Choo...Choo...Choo!!

Hello me lovelies

I am back tonight to share a card i made using one of the fabulous Clearly Besotted stamp set which is called 'Full Steam Ahead'...what an adorable little set this is *smiles*
I have gone for a clean and simple card for a little boy and that little boy is mine and he is turning 3 next month and he so loves trains specially Thomas the tank engine so i thought this set would be perfect for his card, this card is going to be off his 3 older brother's.
I still have mine to make but i still have plenty of time to do so...so no rush lol

I just want to praise Stephanie from Clearly Besotted Stamps for a fantastic service, fabulous quality products and very fast delivery...Thanks Stephanie :D
If you are thinking of getting any of Stephanie's products, don't think just get because they are fantastic and you wont be disappointed!!

 Righto me lovelies i wont waffle on any more i will just get on sharing my card with you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*




Recipe
Papers and card...All from stash
Ink...Ink It up! blue ink pad
Tools...Clearly Besotted 'Full Steam Ahead' die, Darice 'Argyle' embossing folder, Die-namics mini tabs quartet
I will be catching up on commenting tonight because i am a little behind so i will be around at some point to leave a comment or two and will be back tomorrow with another card using a Clearly Besotted product...
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

Saturday, 2 March 2013

You're How Old???

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a male card for a change...i know it's been a long time since i have made one of these Lol
I felt today that i needed to do a little distressing on this card so i have distressed the edges of each of me layers with a pair of scissors...silly i know but heyhoo...I have also used Close to Cocoa Stampin Up ink pad around the edges too to give it that extra distressed look...hopefully i have not over distressed this card!!

The stamp i have used is called 'I'm not asleep' Wrinkley stamp from Ladybug Crafts Ink and you can find it here, they are having a massive sale with 70% off their stamps to so go grabs some bargains!!
The stamp i have used reminds me of *whispering* me Dad....sshhh!!
I hope he doesn't see this Lol

 Anyhoo me lovelies i wont waffle on any more and get on with showing you me card so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*



Recipe
Papers and card...Paper Cellar 'Checks' papers, brown and cream card {stash}
Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, cool grey 3,4&5, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, azure, cyan, sky blue, Stampin Up 'close to cocoa' ink pad
Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nestis, Darice 'argyle' embossing folder
Embellishments...String and brads {stash}
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, 1 March 2013

Little Claire's Weekly Project...Wall Hanging

Hello me lovelies,

It's my turn for Little Claire's weekly project and as it's Mother's day here in Britain on the 10th March, i decided to make a special gift to give which is a wall hanging and share with you how i made it but if you would like the instructions, you will find them here on the Little Claire's blog.

I have used one of the new release's called 'Butterfly Blossom'...omg it's gorgeous and i can't stop using this stamp, you can find the stamp here for £4.50

Without further ado here's a picture my weekly project...hope you likey *smiles*



Recipe
Papers and card...Kraft, yellow and white card {stash}
Inks...Promarkers caramel, buttercup, primrose
Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nesties, Xcut 'Bloom' nesting dies, Marianne Designs 'Butterfly' die, Darice 'Dots' embossing folder
Embellishments...Ribbon {stash}
Don't forget to visit Little Claire's blog for the wall hanging instructions!!
Thank you for stopping 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 

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Little Claire's New Release...'Butterfly Blossom'

Hello me lovelies

I am back again with a second card...i know a first for me...i bet your well shocked aren't you but  i so want to share another Little Claire DT card with you showcasing one of their new release's and this one is called 'Butterfly Blossom'...i love this stamp because it's absolutely beautiful and would be brilliant for Mother's day cards, Thank you cards, Just because cards...the list can go on and on!!
You can find it here for a brilliant price of £4.50 *smiles*

I will warn you its a CAS card with no pearls or gems but with a little embossing and a sentiment...oh and a little faux stitching too so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*



Recipe
Sentiment...Little Claire's 'Dictionary Definitions' stamp set
Papers and card...White card {stash}
Ink...Promarkers fuchsia pink, pastel pink, blush
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Darice 'Dot' embossing folder
Please do visit Little Claire's blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards made with this gorgeous stamp 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

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Nutcrafters Challenge #37...Lilac and Lemon

Hello me lovelies

I am back today as it's the start of a new challenge over at Nutcrafters and this time it's my turn to host this challenge so i have chosen...



So we would love to lilac and lemon or the close as you can get to these colours on your cards/creations!!

Don't forget if you don't have any Nutcrafter images we do have a freebie page on the Nutcrafter blog to help you along!

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...hope you likey :)



Recipe
Image...Nutcrafters 'Thankful Rae' stamp
Sentiment...Kaisercraft 'Occasions' sentiment stamp set
Papers and card...Dovecraft Back to basics 2, White, lilac and lemon card {stash}
Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, lilac, lavender, bluebell, canary, yellow, primrose, burnt sienna, caramel, cinnamon, mustard, buttercup
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Darice 'dotty' embossing folder
Embellishments...Lemon ribbon and gems {stash}
Please visit the Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of gorgeous inspiration to share with you...
Thanks you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me...
Till next time me lovelies
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

Friday, 26 October 2012

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
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}
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

Thursday, 18 October 2012

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....


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
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

Saturday, 6 October 2012

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...


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
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

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