Nutcrafters Challenge #31...A Christmas Present

Hello me lovelies

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Nutcrafters and its our fabulous and very talented boss lady Katie's turn to host this challenge, the theme she has chosen is...

A Christmas Present

so we would love to see some Christmas presents on your cards/projects or you could go one step further and actually make a gift box...as long as it is associated with gift giving then that's fine :)

We have 2 prizes for you...

Main Prize

spend in the Nutcrafter Store

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

2nd Prize

2 digi stamps or 1 digi sheet of winners choice's from the Nutcrafter Store...{subject to availiability}

So without further ado, here's my Nutcrafter DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Image and sentiment...Nutcrafter 'Winter Buddy' stamp set

Papers and card...Dovecraft 'Merry Magic' papers, Kraft and white card {stash}

Inks...Spectrum noirs PP5, BP2, GB8, GB10, EB2, CG1, DG2, CG2, BT5, BT7

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties

Embellishments... Ribbon {stash}

Challenges
Crafts and Me Challenges #110...Untradional Christmas Colours
Divas by Design #61...Anything goes
Spectrum Noir Challenge #November...Animals

Please do visit Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of gorgeous inspiration to share with you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you taking the time to stop by and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma 

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

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary colours
Cupcake Inspirations #186...Photo inspiration
Crafty Sentiments Designs...Christmas
LEJ Designs Challenge #29...Seasons Greetings

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

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash Challenge #100...Your choice

Hello me lovelies

I am back tonight with another late DT card for Sketch n Stash but unfortunately my last...i have also decided to step down from this DT too...omg it has been a really difficult time on making these decisions :(

Anyhoo i am going to get on with the post before it ends up been a load of waffle and tears, here's the challenge deets...

As we have hit the 100 mark for our sketches our lovely boss lady Daniele has decided to let you decide which sketch you would like to use so it's...

Free Choice

but from our very own sketch catalogue which you will find here

For this challenge the fabulicious Krista is our sponsor...thanks ever so much sweetie :)

Prize

2 digi's of winners choice from Saturated Canary

Now i need to apologise to Krista...sorry sweetie for not using your image on me card but me and me printer are not getting along at the moment so i ended up having to use another image instead.

I have had a nosey and here's the sketch i have chosen...

Which if i remember rightly this was the fabulous Kevin's sketch...i am sure it, anyhoo i love it and thought i'd use it again :)

So without further ado, here's my last Sketch n Stash Dt card...hope you likey :)

Recipe
Image...Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Original Nikki' stamp {if your quick you get Nikki really cheap}
Sentiment...Pink Petticoat Tiny {everyday} sentiments
Papers & card...Laura Ashley 'Contemporary' papers, Ivory and pink card {stash}
Inks...Spectrum noirs FS2, FS3,TN2, EB2, EB1, CG1, DG2, CG2,GB8, GB10
Tools...Spellbinder plain circle nestie, Joy Crafts flower die
Embellishments...Flat back rounds {stash}

Challenges
One Stop Craft Challenge...Anything goes
Dream Valley Challenge #45...Anything goes

Please do stop by Sketch n Stash blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards for you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for stopping by here and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

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...

Ribbon and/or Twine

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

Sentiment...Little Claire 'Christmas Tags' stamp set

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}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary Colours

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

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...

Polka dots/Spots

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}

Challenges
Sparkles Christmas Challenge #22...Contemporary colours

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

I am still here...just!! Lol

Hello me lovelies

I am still here...just i might add, maybe with a few extra grey hairs and to let you know that i haven't fallen off the face of the earth either Lol

My net connection has been pants again...one minute it lets me on, then it runs slow which means it then keeps timing out or it just wont plain let me on but thankfully tonight its behaving...also have you noticed that a few of my photo's have gone awol, i know my profile piccy did so i have now corrected that...god knows where they have gone!!

Anyhoo i thought i'd pop on to say hello and also a massive thank you to all the lovely birthday messages that was sent to me...that was so sweet of you all *mwah*

Now hopefully if my connection carries on behaving i will be back tomorrow with some late DT cards for you and i will be catching up with lots of commenting...oh and i mean lots...and lots...and lots Lol

so bye bye for now me lovelies :)

hugs and xxx

Gemma