Nutcrafters Challenge #74...Anything Goes DT Card

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with today's post i just want to apologise for not been around and that's down to having soooo much going on in my life at the moment family wise which is more important then blogging, i am sorry but i have to put my family first...i am sure you will all understand!!

 Blogging will only be as and when i can fit it in around my family!!

Right enough of me old waffle...I am here today to share a midway reminder dt card for Nutcrafters for our latest challenge which I'm hosting and i have chosen...

Anything Goes

Easy peasy or what!!!

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

Products i have used

Stamps...Nutcrafters "Swing" from the Baby and Toddler collection

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition "Up, up & Away" 8x8 paper collection

Ink...Promarkers and Spectrum Noirs

Tools...Sizzix "A-round-bout" die collection 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 :)

Till next time me lovelies...

Nutcrafters Challenge #73 DT Card...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 boss lady is hosting and she has chosen...

Summer Celebrations

so we would love to see nice bright summery themes, images and colours on cards/creations

On my card i used one of the Baby and Toddler images that Katie had brought out a few months a go and i just think they are adorable and the one i have used is of a little boy watering his flowers...its really sweet!!

Anyhoo enough of the old waffle so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey :)

Products i have used

Stamps...Nutcrafters "Watering Can" Baby and Toddler digi stamp 

Papers and card...All from stash

Ink...Promarkers and Spectrum Noirs

Tools...Sizzix letter dies 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 :)

Till next time me lovelies...

Pesky Teen Boys...

Hello me lovelies

I have scheduled this post because i have a busy day today because i am spending some time with my little sis and my mum!!

Before i get on with todays post i wanted to ask a question....is anyone having problems uploading to their blogs??...meaning your photo's of your cards because i haven't been able to so i am hoping todays post works *fingers crossed*

Today i am sharing a card i was asked to make for someone for their nephews birthday and pleased to say she was really chuffed with it *phew*...i have used a Ladybug Crafts Ink image called Skateboarder and its an awesome image for those pesky teen boys, i have also added a sentiment but in text slang or whatever they call it Lol, here's my card so you can see for yourself...hope you likey :)

Products i have used...

Stamps...Ladybug Crafts Ink "Skaterboader" digi stamp

Papers and card...all from stash

Ink...Promarkers and Spectrum Noirs

Tools...Sizzix "Round-a-bout" letter dies, Embossing folder

Challenges i have entered

Crafty Boots Challenge...Green

Without Words Challenge...Hobbies and Leisure

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge...One for the Boys

Papertake Weekly Challenge...Anything goes

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...

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

Challenges i have entered...

Ladybug Crafts Ink...Keep it clean and simple

Here comes the boys #66...Anything goes for boys

Crafty Sentiments Designs...Birthdays

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...

Little Claires Challenge #25...Stand up Straight

Hello me lovelies

I have a late Little Claires DT card for you, i know it's late and you all know i was without net for a while so i thought i'd share this card more as a reminder, anyhoo we are on Challenge #25, there's still time to play and the theme is...

Stand Up Straight

so we would like to see your Easel cards or cards that stand!!

Prize

£10 to spend on the Little Claires website

I made an easel card for this challenge and used a goregeous little stamp called 'Little Tammy' from the Swirly Whirly range...they are absolutely beautiful and you can find them here

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

Recipe

Image...Little Claires 'Little Tammy' stamp

Sentiment...Little Claires 'Claires Sentiments' stamps

Papers & card...Papermania 'Liquorice Sherbet' capsule papers, White & black card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs IG1, IG2, IG4

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, Sizzix 'Round-a-bout' alphabet dies, Darice embossing folder

Embellishments...Ribbon & gems {stash}

Challenges
Forever Friends #46...Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments...Happy Birthday

Please stop by Little Claires blog & my teamies too because they have lots of gorgeous inspiration for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by me lovelies and for all the sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Ladybug Crafts Ink...'Mobile phone' Josh

Hello me lovelies

I have a male card to show you which was for my nephew, its a belated birthday card...yes naughty me forgot his birthday *hanging head in shame* 

but in my defence i have not been to feeling to good which i am having tests done to see what's going on, anyhoo i wont bore you with my problems!

For my nephews card i used an 8x8 card blank & i also used a fantastic digi image from Ladybug Crafts Ink called 'Mobile phone', its from their Teenager Josh range...it's definitely a great image for those pesky teenagers *smiles*

Anyhoo i will just show you my card instead of me waffle so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Mobile phone' digi stamp

Sentiment...Computer generated

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Masculine' papers, White & black card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, primrose, buttercup, vanilla, mustard, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, cool grey 3,4&5

Tools...Sizzix 'Cherish' alphabet dies

Embellishments...Twine & button {stash}

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me *Mmwah*

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Ladybug Crafts Ink...Double Trouble

Hello me lovelies

I am dosed up on pain relief & not feeling to bad so i thought i'd come back with a card...i am just so glad that i got rid of that nasty wisdom tooth thou :o)

I wanted to be showing you a Little Claire's card to you today but after i put on my watermark on my card & saved it to my computer i can not find it any where so i thought i will pop back later tonight or maybe tomorrow with it...its a gorgeous candy coloured Christmas card, even if i say so myself :D

I have been making some cards up for my card stash & today i have a 8 x 8 card for you, using 2 of the fabulous stamps i have in my stash from Ladybug Crafts Ink & they are called 'Handbag Nikki' & 'Shopping Nikki'....oh yes i have used to stamps & brought them together to create 1 image & i must say it looks fab...they actually look like Sister's shopping so i then decided to add 'Sister' on the card & a birthday sentiment too.

Anyhoo i wont bore you any more with me waffle & just get on with showing you the card...hope you like it!

Recipe

Image...Ladybug Craft Ink 'Handbag Nikki' & 'Shopping Nikki' stamps

Sentiment...LOTV 'For You' clear stamp set

Papers & card...Laura Ashley 'Contemporary' papers, Green & pink card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, primrose, buttercup, vanilla, mustard, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, cocktail pink, pastel pink, forest green, pear green, cool grey 1

Tools...Spellbinders plain & scalloped circle nesties, Sizzix 'Sunset' alphabet dies, Xcut 'Doily dots' border punch, Marianne Designs 'Flower fantasy' die

Embellishments...Ribbon, gems & button {stash}

Challenges

Ladybug Crafts Ink...Double Trouble

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards challenge #16...Anything goes
Aud Sentiments #57...Bingo {Happy, Flowers, Bling}
MAWTT....Happy Birthday

Thank you for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

LadybugCraftsInk...Tomboy

Hello me lovelies

This is was meant to be posted this morning but i have got up with my right side of my face a bit swelled & over the period of the day it has got bigger...don't understand why, i don't have tooth ache or anything so there is no reason for...all i can say is my cheek & my jaw hurts really bad :o(
I think if it continues to swell it will be a trip to the doctors to find out why its swelling!!

Update...I have been to see a doctor this morning & he has said i have an abscess so it's a trip to dentist i go, will keep you updated on how i get on...the problem is i am petrified of dentist *fingers crossed* i will be ok :o( 

Right i am quickly going to get this post done so i can go & get some tablets...I am back today with a card i have made using a Ladybug Crafts Ink digi stamp called 'Tomboy', her name is Jess & you will find her here...

I got these digi stamps a while back & been making cards with them which go in my box, so if ever anyone needs a card, they are there ready & waiting.

This card is an 8x8 so a nice decent size card, I have added a the word 'Daugther' onto it with the number 16 too...normally i don't add sentiment or numbers until later but i thought oh what the hell, just go for it...someone will want one eventually {hope so anyhoo}

Righto i wont waffle on...here's my card, hope you like it!!

Recipe
Image...Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Tomboy' digi stamp
Sentiment...Papermania 'Relations' stamp set
Papers & card...{all from stash}
Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, burnt orange, honeycomb, cocoa, caramel
Tools...Sizzix 'Sunset' alphabet dies, sewing machine

Challenges
Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge #62...Big Birthdays
Lexi's Creations challenge #67...Happy Birthday
Sassy Cheryl's digi stamps challenge #119...Birthday Celebration
The Cutie Pie challenge #20...Real or faux stitching

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave...
Will be back tomorrow with another card...actually it depends on how i feel & how fat my face has got!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #2 DT card - Think Pink

Hello me lovelies

I have finally managed to get onto my blog....now *fingers crossed* it will let me upload!!

Firstly i just need to apologise to Nutcrafters DT & Sketch n Stash DT for not uploading my DT cards as yet but had Internet & blogger problems (again) but hopefully all is well for now!!

Today i want to show you my Nutcrafters DT card for Challenge #2 'Think Pink', as your are probably aware its Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October so Katie & Colette have come up with a Special digi set for specially for this to help raise money....it s called 'Pink Princess' which is absolutely gorgeous and its only costs £4 but £2 of this will go towards the worthy cause....so come on crafters if you would like to help Nutcrafters raise money for 'Breast Cancer' and get yourself a fantastic digi set please pop over to Nutcrafters, Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

Anyhoo back to our Challenge #2 'Think Pink' so we would love your pink theme cards & to help you along Katie & Colette have put a freebie on the blog but please remember to win the prize you need to use a Nutcrafters image. 

Here's my 'Think Pink' DT card...

Recipe

Image & sentiment - Nutcrafters 'Pink Princess' Breast Cancer Awareness Month digi set

Papers & card - Dovecraft Back to Basics papers, Pink card (stash)

Inks - CC spectrum noir pens (Skin) 132,133,142 (hair) 8,86,88 (dress & tiara) 86,88 (rose, shoes & vine flowers) 8,137 (rose stem & grass) 42 (castle) 8,137 (castle roof & heart) 86,88 (path) Cg1&3

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Sizzix decorative accents swirls #2

Embellies - Pink pearls & gems (Stash)

Challenges

4 Crafty Chicks #57- Crazy Egg Anything goes
Delightful Challenge - Pearls & swirls
DYSU Challenge #39 - Swirls
Cupcake Inspirations #129 - Inspirational photo
Ladybug Craft Ink Challenge - Fall and/or fancy folds

Please pop by my Nutcrafters teamies to see their gorgeous creations & remember if you would like to help Nutcrafters raise money for 'Breast Cancer' please pop by their shop and hopefully i will be back tomorrow with my Sketch n Stash DT card!!

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Some exciting news :D

Hello me lovelies

How are we all today??

My 4 little scallywags are all in bed...well Jaykub is, the eldest is on his xbox and the middle 2 are watching a dvd in bed & hubby has his feet up relaxing so its really quiet & peaceful here, makes a change lol

Anyhoo I'll like to share some exciting news but wait just 2 more minutes please as i just want to ask a question...

Have you noticed anything different about my blog??

Go on go take a look....

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Have you found it?

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Give you a clue look at my profile!!

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Woohoo...you found it yes its lil 'ole me, 

gawd i hate having photo's been taken of me....but I thought it was about time i showed you a piccie of me, hopefully i didn't scare you!!

Right best not make you wait any longer but my exciting news is....

I received an email recently from Katie & Colette who are the Nutcrafter girls, anyhoo they have asked me to join their DT....woohoo thanks ever so much girls :D

I have been card making for some time now which i started of with decoupage & embossing...then one day i went to a craft fair which the girls was attending and they had released their Nutshell girls stamps so lil 'ole me bought them, never ever stamped before so this was a new step & oh my i never looked back and i think i have nearly every one of the Nutcrafters stamps....cant help it they are fab :D

so I feel really honoured to be asked by the girls as they know i really love their stamps, 

Katie & Colette and the rest of the DT...i would just like to say i am looking forward to working with you all & cant wait to see who else is joining the team :D

Don't forget about my post yesterday about the Nutcrafters relaunch, New releases & DT call  

Now i have shared my exciting news with you have a 'Sneak peek' for you using one of the Nutcrafters 'due to be released' Autumn stamps...these are fantastic, here's my card showcasing one of their newbies

Recipe

Image - Nutcrafters 'Autumn' set

Sentiment - Dovecraft 'Sent with love' & 'Relatives' stamp sets

Size - A5 scalloped half circle shape card

Papers & card - Dovecraft 'Sugar & spice' papers, White, brown, mustard & orange card (stash)

Inks - Crafters Companion Spectrum Noir pens 109, 137, 96, 91, 92, 24, 33, 35, 11,104, 100, Stampin up pumpkin pie & more mustard ink pads

Tools - Nesties scalloped & plain circles, Sizzix Swirl die, Marianne design Creatables flower die

Embellishments - Pearls (stash)

Challenges

Inspire me Fridays #20 - Linky Party

For your Inspiration Challenge #12 - Inspirational photo

Marianne's Design Divas - Anything goes

Paper Playtime Cahllenge #53 - Anything goes

Stamps R US Challenge - Anythings goes

Thanks for stopping by and reading my waffle & for any comments you may leave!

LOTV - Armchair bear

Hello me lovelies

Hope are you all? Hope you've all had a good weekend!!

Our weekend are always busy visiting families..yesterday we visited my hubby's parents & today we visited my parents....mmmmm...had a lovely roast dinner!!

Before we had our dinner Me, hubby, my sister Vicky & 3 of my boys (as eldest wanted to stay with his mates) went to some garden centres to have a look for some flowers...i got some bargains, 4 little Fuchsia's & 2 little Geraniums (for Mum & Dad) they had been reduced to half price so i got them for 89p each...well you cant pass a bargain can you :D

Talking about a bargain...Jacqui from ThePoodlesDoodles has a fantastic offer on at the moment on her digi's  you buy 3 get 1 free so go & grab yourself a bargain...OMG her digi's are so sweet, you can find her shop here!!

Right enough of me waffling i best get on with today's card, Ive made a Father's day card for hubby from the 4 boys using a Lili of the Valley stamp called 'Armchair Bear'....its sooooo adorable and i went for a brown mono look, just hope its ok!!

Recipe

• Image - Lili of the Valley  'Armchair Bear'
• Size - 8x8 White card blank
• Papers & card - Backing papers (freebies..if i can find the link i will post it), Brown card & white (stash)
• Inks - Promarkers caramel, sandstone, cinnamon, henna, cocoa, burnt sienna
• Tools - Stampin up star punch, Cuttlebug spots & dots embossing folder, 
• Sizzix Cherish letter dies
• Embellies - Brown buttons (stash)

Challenge
Lili of the valley #100 - Anything goes
Little Claire's Designs #9 - Cards for men
One Stop Craft Challenge #135 - Fathers day
C.R.A.F.T Challenge #106 - Fathers day 
Saturday Challenge #138 - A male card
Fussy and Fancy Challenge - Man cards
Polka Doodles Challenge #23 - Something for Dad

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

Cuddling....

Hiya Crafters,

Isn't it cold????  I'm sat here shivering.....* teeth chattering* bbbrrrbbbbrrr but warming up slowly with a yummy lovely cup of cocoa, fresh cream and marshmallows....what a treat!! lol

Which by the way leads me on to tonight's card.....I've used a Rachelle Anne Miller stamp called Cuddling, hope you like it :o)

This card is going into the following challenges-

A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge - #129 Snow/Snowflakes  (embossed background & Diecuts)

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge - Spotlight Dry Embossing  (embossed layers)

Pollycraft Challenge - #69 Doodling ( Faux stitching)

Sketch Saturday Challenge - #128 

Sweet Stamping Challenge - #51 Inspiration Photo  (i used the colours from the photo)

Image

Rachelle Anne Miller - Cuddling

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm White card blank

Paper & Card

Dovecraft - Christmas Blues

Stampin up - Sage Shadow card

Inks

Black momento ink pad 

 Promarkers - Caramel, Cocoa, Burnt Sienna, Terracotta, Bluebell, Cool grey 1,3 & 4, Soft Green, Mint Green, Yellow, Blush, Cocktail Pink, Ivory & Oatmeal

Tools

Cuttlebug embossing Folder - Snowflakes

Nesties - Scalloped and Plain Oval

Sizzlits - Snowflake set

Embellishments

Brads - Stash

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

Nutshells Challenge #27

Hiya Crafters,

Hope you've all had a fantastic weekend and been crafting lots!

The Girls at Nutcrafters have brought some more gorgeous stamps out called Winter Nutshells which you can find them  HERE

Go and have a peek as they are fantastic.....i made this card using one of them its called Deck the halls.....isn't it great???

This card I'm entering into- Nutshells Challenge #27

                                                     Sketch Saturday Challenge #126

Image

Nutshells- Deck the halls

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm white card blank

 Papers

Dovecraft- HoHoHo & Red card- stash

Tools

Fiskars- border punch & Sizzix- Snowflake set

Embellishments

Red Ribbon, White buttons & White brads-stash

Glitter glue-stash

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!

LOTV Challenge #66 card

I've entered this card into LOTV Challenge #66 which was Untraditional Christmas!!

Image

LOTV- James bear, pile of presents

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm white card blank

Papers

Craft house-Winter Wonderland, Pastel pink & Pastel green- Stash

Inks

Black momento ink pad, Promarkers- Cocktail pink, Pastel pink & Cool grey 1&2

Tools

Nesties- Scalloped circle & Plain circle, Xcut flower punch, Sizzix decorative accent #8

Embellishments

Glitter sticky dots

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!

xxxx

Manga Christmas cards and post below with Nutcrafters

Good morning crafters from another not so well crafter.......i feel abit poorly today so i thought would have a relaxing day and put my feet up.......whether that happens, I'm not sure in my mad house lol

Anyway here's my offerings for today....oh and i forgot to say Ive done 2 posts today this one and the post below as i wanted to show you some Nutcrafter cards i did before i took a year out to my baby boy, hope you like them!

Made with the new Manga christmas stamps

Image

Sugar Nellie, Manga stamps- Ginger bread, Miss Elf

Sentiment stamp-Stash

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm white card blank

Papers

Craft house- Plum pudding

Green, red and white card- stash

Gold paper-stash

Inks

Black momento ink pad

Promarkers-Lush green, Crimson, Cardinal red, Tulip yellow, Black, cool grey 5, Blush, Ivory, Coca, Caramel, Sandstone & Cinnamon

Tools 

Nesties-Large & small scalloped circles, Large & small standard circles, Large scalloped oval,Large standard oval

Xcut border punch & flower punch

Sizzix snowflake's 

Cuttlebug embossing folder-Script texture

Embellishments

Glitter sticky dots, Brads, Pearls & Ribbons-Stash

Thanks for looking and for any comments you may leave!

xxxx

13th birthday card

Sorry i haven't been around much....well i have but only to leave comments, as 3 of my boys have all gone back to school this week so I've been busy preparing for my eldest sons 13th birthday today.........oooooooo the terrable TEENS.......ARGHHHHH!!!!

Count to 10......1,2,3,4 deeeep breath in...5,6,7.......Exhale......8,9,10...this isn't working.....OMG, OMG.....i just cant believe i have a TEENAGER in the house!! lol

I'm really sorry for all the screaming and the shouting.....omg, now i sound like a teenager lol

Sorry Tantrum over!!

 I'll move on and tell you about the next card, well I previously showed you my sons card from me and his dad....well I've made one from his 3 little brothers, hope you like!!

Image

Sugar Nellie- Luca SK8R boy

Size

13.5cm x 13.5cm white card blank made into an easel card

Papers

Black textured leather paper

Grey paper 

Inks

 Black momento ink pad

Promarkers- Cool grey 1,2,3,4 & 5, Black

Tools

Nesties- labels 2

Cuttlebug folder- Spots and Dots

Sizzix- Cherish letters

Embellishments

Punched out dots

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

xxxx