Little Claires 'Sleep Tight'

Hello me lovelies

Edited: Sorry for no commenting etc but be sure i will be around later, things are just a little busy around here at the mo!!

I am back with my 3rd Little Claires showcase which is a beautiful stamp called 'Sleep Tight'....omg this is just the sweetest stamp with the most cutest little owls ever *smiles*

This stamp is a good size one 11.5cm x 6.5cm so quite nice size i think!!

So without further ado here's my card....

Sleep Tight

Special Offer

Little Claires have an offer on 2 gorgeous Christmas paper pads from Trimcraft...

 

Each pad contains 64 papers with a mixture of double sided & glitter effect & the Christmas Village pad also contains a selection of fabric effect papers too.

Our price would usually be: £7.50 and we are offering each pad at the special price of £5.99 until midday tomorrow (Thursday 09.08.12)

Great bargain!  These new pads can be found on our web here 

Recipe

Image...Little Claires 'SleepTight' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claires 'Christmas text' stamp set

Papers & card...{all from stash}

Inks...Promarkers cornflower blue, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue, terracotta, poppy, gold, honeycomb, pear green, White gel pen

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, EK Success border punch

Embellishments...Gems {stash}

Challenges
Scrapbook sisters...Things with wings
My mums craft shop...Christmas in August
Digi doodle shops best...Things with wings

I will be back later with another showcase from Little Claires...

Please do visit Little Claires Blog for a chance to win one of these gorgeous stamps & to see some stunning inspiration from my teamies also visit my teamies blogs too which 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

Nutcrafters Challenge #20...Spots and/or Stripes

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with telling you all about our Nutcrafter challenge, i would just like to say a massive Thank you to all the kind & very sweet words that was left for me yesterday about bullying...i really appreciate each & every one of them!!!!

Righto me lovelies i am back today with my DT card for Nutcrafters & for challenge #20 which one of my fabulous teamies is hosting & this is our lovely Helen, Helen has chosen....

Spots &/or Stripes

Our main prize...

to spend in the Nutcrafters online store...

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

Our 2nd prize...

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

You can use any image to qualify for this prize!!

Without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Sweet 16' digi stamp

Sentiment...Little Claires 'Sunshine Sentiment' stamp set

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Sugar & Spice' papers, White & green card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, burnt sienna, cocoa, cinnamon, antique pink, pastel pink, denim blue, powder blue, White gel pen

Tools...Spellbinders plain & scalloped circle nesties, Cuttlebug 'Swiss dots' embossing folder, Ek Success 'Dotted scollap' border punch

Embellishments...Meiflower polka dot ribbon, Lace & pearls {stash}

Challenges

Craft your Passion #114...Anything goes
Bearly-Mine challenges #39...tic, tac, toe {4 corners...dies, pearls, lace, sentiment}

Please do visit the Nutcrafter blog & my Nutcrafter teamies which you will find in my sidebar because they have lots of inspirations to share with you...

Thanks for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me :o)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claires Cutie Patootie 'Mary Splashing'

Hello me lovelies

I'm back just like i promised with a card using Little Claires stamp called 'Mary Splashing' which is from the Cutie Patootie range....i think these are so darn cute!!

Today's card i have again used the mono look which i seem to be doing a lot just lately but i do love the look, anyhoo without further ado here's my card....

Recipe

Image - Little Claires Cutie Patootie 'Mary Splashing'

Sentiment - LOTV

Papers & card - Laura Ashley 'Contemporary' papers, White & black card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir Cg0.5,Cg1,Cg3,Cg5,Cg7,Cg9, White gel pen

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Joy crafts flower die, Ek Success border punch

Embellishments - Meiflower black polka dot ribbon, Brads (stash)

Challenges

The Craft Garden #January - Monochrome
Stampalot #January - Monochromatic
Let's Ink It Up #19 - Anything goes
Stamptacular Sunday #148 - Seeing SPOTS!!

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may which i cherish very deeply!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Another 'Link Up For Pink' card

Hello me lovelies

First of all...i would just like to say 'Hello & Thank you' to my new followers :D

Secondly a massive 'Thank you' to all who have left me comments on my recent cards...it means a lot *Mmwah*, i have tried to repay a visit to you all but unfortunately my connection decides to die on me or goes really slow which means then i give up trying because its really boring looking at screen telling you its timed out & i can only do it for so long...before i end up screaming not so nice words at the computer, i know very naughty but i bet I'm not the only one...mmmm...I'm not am i???

Anyhoo i best get on so i can get some more commenting done before its misbehaves again...as the title says i have another card for JustYolie, JustCreate 'Link Up For Pink' party and as they want to see your pink themed cards this is what i made, here it is & hope you like it.....

(Sorry about the photos been a bit blurred)

Recipe

Image & sentiment - CC S.W.A.L.K 'Time out'

Papers & card - (freebie) Papercraft Essentials backing papers, Pink card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir (skin) 132,133,142 (eyes) 91 (hair & ducky) 8,88,86 (bath) 8,137,196 (water) 196

Tools - Ek Success border punch, Marianne designs flowers, Glitter glue

Embellies - Pearls (stash)

Challenges

JustYolie, JustCreate - Link Up For Pink

Tuesday Thowdown #70 - Think Pink
Top Tip Tuesday #55 - Use Dp's 
DigiStamps4Joy #29 - Think pink
Little Miss Muffet #20 - Girly Girl

Edited....i forgot to tell you i got Top 3 over at Dude Time Doodles..Woohoo!! Thanks ever so much Dude Time Doodles Team :D

You can find the card here

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sunshine & Smiles

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

Its been absolutely gorgeous & sunny here all day...my boys have loved it as that's means they can mess about in hubby's Mum & Dads garden..causing havoc...just typical boys i suppose :D

Jaykub has been chasing Manny the rabbit round the garden and then he goes to see the new rabbit called Peppa and gets mad because he cant get to her...she is adorable, well they both are :D

My kids now want a rabbit...without them knowing (while they are at school), i might just go price up how much it will cost for a hutch & run and get them a wee rabbit :o)

Well one more animal wont hurt...we have a bearded dragon called Flash, staffie called Busta, gerbil called Bill, some Koi and a couple of marines fish so no one more wont hurt :o)

Right tonight's card is a very summery & sweet card using Sugar Nellies Manga stamp called 'Honey Bee'...i think she is really sweet & pretty and you can get your hands on this stamp from the fabulous shop called Funky Kits

Here's the card...

Recipe

Stamps - Sugar Nellie Manga 'Honey Bee', Nitwit freebie flower stamp (used to stamp the background)

Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank

Papers & card - Dovecraft back to basics, Yellow & white card (stash)

Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, gold, tulip yellow, canary, buttercup, primrose, cocoa, burnt sienna, terracotta, black, cool grey 1,4&5. Stampin up more mustard ink pad

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain ovals, EK Success diamond scalloped border punch

Embellies - Stampin up ribbon, Pearls (stash), Handwritten sentiment

Challenges

The Sugarbowl Challenge #62 - Marlene's sketch

Amber's Crafts and Stuff Challenge #15 - Summer Time

Inspire me Fridays #12 

Wags 'n' Whiskers Challenge #57 - Summertime

Bearly-Mine Challenge #13 - Summer is here!

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Here comes the sun!!

Delightful Challenges - Fun in the sun!

Crafter's Companion #13 - Here comes Summer

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

Simply Sassy 'My Friend Kitty'

Hello me lovelies

I bet your glad it's weekend aren't you??....i know for sure i am, i still have to get up early but at least i don't have to rush around getting the boys ready for school....well getting Jaykub ready but keep reminding the 3 others boys to get ready....by gum they drag their feet on a school morning

but they are up like a shot on a weekend when we go out, washed dressed & even had their breakfast before i can even blink an eye lol

I suppose they are typical boys who like to have lots of fun, causing mischief & enjoy getting dirty :oD

Anyhoo best get on with today's card which is a Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy stamp called 'My Friend Kitty' designed by the ever so talented Krista Smith.....OMG!! her designs are awesome, you go take a look at her Etsy Shop & her blog which is brilliant & great to read :oD

You can get your hands on this gorgeous stamps from Funky Kits....oh and there will be some NEW Simply Sassy's too....Set 7! They are yummy :o)

Right back to the card....i feel a bit unsure about today's card as i feel like i haven't done the gorgeous image any justice....mmmm...i'm really not sure about it at all, i feel like there might be something missing....

what do you think?? Good or Bad...honestly i can take it!!

Ive asked you what you think & i haven't even showed you the card yet....what am i like?? Ok don't answer that one!! :oD

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy 'My Friend Kitty' & Handwritten sentiment (Wish i'd never done)
• Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & Card - Papermania paper pad (unsure of design), Brown card & White stamping card (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, cocoa, burnt sienna, terracotta, pear green, cool grey 1,2,3&4
• Tools - Nesties labels 11, Ek Success scalloped border punch
• Embellies - Ribbon Girl Seam binding, Pearls & flowers (stash)

Challenges

1. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #53 - Anything goes
2. Card Makin Mamas #20 - Recipe 1image, 2 patterned papers & 3 different embellies
3. Stamp Something - Anything goes

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

Gorjuss Girl - Just a Girl..

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with tonight's card...do you remember i told you a got rushed into hospital a month or so ago with really bad pain in my stomach area & i went for a scan and the man was quite rude to me....well i had to go for another one today (luckily not the same person) & found out i have Gall Stones......ohhhh what fun!! NOT!!

Coz its sooo ruddy painful!!

Anyhoo they have to write back to my doctor to let her know & then she can make the decision on what the next step is....Thank god i now have an answer!! Woohoo :oD

Thanks for the lovely comments left on yesterday's card...much appreciated
& Jaykub sends slobbery kisses to everyone who sent him get well wishes.....he's such a cheeky little devil lol

*whispering* Today me, hubby & lickle sis went to the Toy Store to look for some pressies for Jaykub's 1st birthday....my sis & bro get him a Tomy Melody Maker & some Weebles, one with a bus & the other an aeroplane...he's going to love them :o)

Me & hubby are getting him a Trike with a parent handle but we haven't found one we like yet but we better get our skates on as his birthday is only 2 weeks away :o/

oooo...look I'm waffling on and haven't told you about the card yet so best get on with it!!

Tonight's card i used a Gorjuss Girl stamp called 'Just a Girl' which is design by Suzanne Woolcott...its soooo gorjuss :oD

You can get your hands on these stamps from Funky Kits.....they are reduced at the mo so go grab a bargain or 2 also there's some NEW one's due to come out soon but theres been a bit of a delay so keep your eyes opened.

Ive gone for 3 colour combo of Brown, yellow & pink....here's my card, what do you think to the colours???

Recipe

• Image - Gorjuss Girl 'Just a Girl', Papermania 'just because' Sentiment
• Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & card - Brown & white card (stash), Papermania backing papers (sorry cant remember which but as soon as i find out i will update this post)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, antique pink, cocktail pink, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, cool grey 1
• Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain rectangles, EK Success Diamond scalloped border punch
• Embellies- Stamped flowers, pearls, ribbon (stash)

Challenges

1. Fresh Brewed Challenge #42 - Cute & Sweet creations
2. Cooking up with Katie #57 - Easy as 1,2,3!
3. Crafts And Me #30 - Ribbon
4. Fab 'n' Funky #68 - 'All spotty & Dotty'

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

Happy Mother's day & Simply Sassy 'Star Dust' card

Hello me lovelies

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.....to all Mum's out there!!

Here's a couple of RULES for Mother's day.....

MUST

• You must have breakfast in bed & be pampered
• You must have lots of kisses & cuddles (ok maybe not for the older children....1 hug will do and even that's pushing it lol)
• You must put your feet up all day long and let everyone else run around after you
• You must get spoilt rotten as its your day.....wellll its only 1 day out of a year!!
• But most importantly you MUST remember your SPECIAL!!

DON'T

• You DON'T do anything but CRAFT.....well why not, everyone else will be taking care of dinner etc!!!

Have a fabbie day!!

Anyhoo onto today's card which i made using a Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy stamp called 'Star Dust' which is designed by the very talented Krista Smith

You can buy this gorgeous stamp from Funky Kits

Also on this card paper pierced the dress, socks & headband and handmade the flower in the corner.

Here's the card...hope you like it!!

Recipe

• Image - Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy 'Star Dust'
• Size - 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & card - Dovecraft Back to basics, Baby blue card (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, pastel pink, cocoa, henna, terracotta, powder blue, denim blue, leaf green, cocktail pink, antique pink
• Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain ovals, EK Success border punch
• Embellies - Handmade flower, Brad, gems & pearls (stash)

Challenges

1. Sketch 'N' Stash #58 - Sketch, New pearls & papers, Neglected sentiment stamp & gems
2. Addicted-to-stamps #1 - Happy Birthday
3. The Crafty Pad#115 - Flowers
4. Incy Wincy Designs - Sparkle & shine (missed the deadline, silly me!!)
5. Ladybug Crafts Ink #21 - Handmade flowers

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

Baby Baby

Hello me lovelies

Isn't it windy outside?? I was expecting to get up this morning to a fence fallen down but luckily we haven't!

Oh i forgot to tell you i went for my Ultrasound on my gallbladder etc and wasn't allowed to eat for 6 hours so to be on the safe side i didn't eat or have anything with milk in it from the night before.

 Anyhoo went for the ultrasound to find out that for some reason my gallbladder had contracted as if it had something to eat, the man was a bit snappy with me and asked if i was sure that i hadn't had anything to eat.........that really upset me so i said I'm sure I'd know if i had anything to eat and just because I'm a big girl doesn't mean i cant go without food!! Well he just give me a look and said he will he will write to outpatients and see what they say....now i just wait and see what happens.

Anyhoo today's card i made with my Ladybug Crafts Ink blog hop winnings and it's a baby girl card, here it is....hope you like it!!

Recipe

• Image ~ Ladybug Crafts Ink Baby baby stamps (winnings)
• Size ~ 14.5cm x 14.5cm Cream card blank
• Papers & card ~ My minds eye Alphabet soup paper (winnings), Stampin up pink card, Cream card (stash)
• Inks ~ Promarkers oatmeal, ivory, blush, pastel pink, cocktail pink, pastel pink, cool grey 1 & 2
• Tools ~ Nesties scalloped & plain circle, Xcut flower punch, EK Success diamond scallop border punch
• Embellies ~ Ribbon & Pearls (winnings)

Challenges

• I love Promarkers #51-Anything goes but use promarkers
• C.R.A.F.T Challenge #88-'In roll of a die'
• Papertake Weekly Challenge ~ Anything goes + flowers
• 2 Sisters Challenge #25 ~ World is your oyster
• Moving Along With Times #84 ~ Red
• By The Cute And Girly ~ Red is all around us

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

 

Sugar Nellie If Only!!

Morning Crafters

Before i go out this morning visiting family i wanted to show you my 1st DTg card for Sugar Nellie, I used one of the new gorgeous Sugar Nellie stamps called If Only designed by the very talented Leanne Ellis,

you can buy these stamps from Funky Kits go and take a peek but i assure you will

spend a bob or 2 lol

My aim was to make this card Simple, clean but classy.....just hope i have done the job!!

Oh and i heat embossed the image twice to decoupage it so come on crafters get your embossing powders out and have a go :o)

Here's the card see what you think!

Recipe

• Image ~ Sugar Nellie If Only, Sentiment (mag freebie)
• Size ~ 14.5cm x 14.5cm Cream easel card
• Papers & card ~ Gold & Cream card (stash)
• Inks ~ Versamark ink pad
• Tools ~ Cuttlebug Swiss dots embossing folder, Heat gun, Gold embossing powder, EK Success Diamond scallop
• Embellies ~ Gold brads & Cream ribbon (stash)

Challenges

• Lets Ink It Up #8 ~ Anything goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty #45 ~ Anything goes
• Digi Doodle Shop's Best #43 ~ Anything goes
• I Love Promarkers #49 ~ Keep it sweet & simple
• Stamp Something ~ Cute somethings
• One Stop Craft #115 ~ More then one fold

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



FORE!!

Hiya Crafters,

Firstly just want to say Thanks ever so much for the get well wishes and thankfully the toothache as eased

*touching wood*
Also Hello & Thank you to my new followers *waving* :o)

Anyhoo tonights card is a Sugar Nellie Manga golf card, using my friends design but me......yes me didn't pay attention to Dawn's card so when i made my card i was going great well i thought so until it came to the image which was meant to be on the left but........ooooooo no not me, no i placed it in the middle lol

anyway thankfully it didn't look to bad lol

Here's the card

Recipe

• Image ~ Sugar Nellie Manga Fore!! from Funky kits & Sentiment freebie of a mag
• Size ~ 14.5cm x 14.5cm White card blank
• Papers & card ~ Dovecraft Masculine papers, Stampin up Old olive
• Inks ~ oatmeal, blush, ivory, cool grey 1,4,5, sandstone, tan, powder blue, cyan, pear green
• Tools ~ EK Success Dotted Scallop, Stampin up scalloped circle punch & plain circle punch

Challenges

• C.R.A.F.T Challenge #86 ~ Martial Arts/ Sports
• Creative Card Crew Challenge ~ For men
• Paper Cutz Challenge #75 ~ Your Choice
• Digi Doodle Shop's Best #43 ~ Anything Goes
• Penny's Paper-Craft #45 ~ Anything Goes
• Lets Ink It Up #8 ~ Anything Goes
• Pile It On Challenge #3 ~ Anything goes

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