Nutcrafters Challenge #46...Midway reminder

Hello me lovelies

Thank you for all the sweet messages that was left for me regarding yesterday's post, i really do cherish each and every one of them...thank you!!

Before i get on with the rest of this post, I would love to share some HAPPY NEWS - the NEW NUTCRAFTERS SHOP is now open and to celebrate, Katie is offering a 15% discount on all purchases, so hurry on over and check it out!!

I am here today to share a midway reminder dt card for Nutcrafters for our latest challenge which our fabulous Audrey is hosting and she has chosen...

Show us some texture

so we would love to see some ribbons, all embossing, stickles, fibres etc on your cards/creations

On my card i have done some stitching and added ribbon & lace to give it some texture so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Nutcrafters 'Teen Trio 3' digi stamp and Ladybug Crafts Ink Sentimental numbers stamp set

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Daydreams' 8x8 papers, Cream and brown card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink and Spectrum noirs {old codes} 109, 100, 104, 169, 91, 92, 98, 146, 83

Tools...Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon, lace, flower and buttons {stash}

Challenges

Whoopsi Daisy challenge...Lets get girly!!

ABC challenge...Anything goes

Bearly-mine challenge #93...Anything goes

Creative Craft challenge2 #13...A stitch in time

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

Apologies...

Hello me lovelies

*fingers crossed* this posts!!

I am really sorry i have been having a few problems with blogging, it happened last week for a few times, then it was ok but has started again...one minute i can add pictures, then next i can't and then my posts wont post, keeps saying error and the next they will post, then when it comes to commenting which is also hit and miss...it just seems it one thing after another just lately :(

Also before i go i just want to say to the person who sent me an email accusing me of lying about my Canvas not being my first attempt...i am sorry to disappoint you but i am not lying and never would because lying is my biggest pet hate, i am not going to name and shame you but you should be ashamed of yourself for the things you said to me but to be honest even thou you was quite rude to me in your email i am going to take it as a compliment because you obviously think my canvas is good to think it's not my first time so thank you!!!

Right rant over...

Anyhoo i just thought id let you know me lovelies about my blogging problems and i will be back as soon as it starts to behave itself again...i really do hope this works!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Something a little different from me...

Hello me lovelies

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend whatever you are doing whether it's crafting or just simply  chilaxin!!
We have a poorly 11 year old at the moment who has an abscess so he's been dosed up on antibiotics and pain relief since Friday ..bless him but i am glad to say with the meds he is feeling a little better this morning *phew*

Righto me lovelies enough waffle about that i will get on with what this post is originally about which is...a few weeks a go i decided i wanted to try something new like Art Journalling or even doing an Art Canvas so i have been getting bits in that was needed so last week i decided i wanted to have a play and have a go at doing an Art Canvas.

OMG...how scary it was but once i started to play i started to relax and just simply played with what products i had and i must admit i really enjoyed getting messy with stamps, acrylic paints, embossing powders, masks etc

Anyhoo a few of my friends and family have seen this canvas and i was over the moon with their reaction so i thought i'd be a little brave and share it with you so without further ado, here's my Art Canvas...hope you likey *smiles*

{ i just love that quote...it's really beautiful}

Recipe

Stamps...Sheena Douglas A Little Bit Sketchy A5 Stamp Set - Only Words - Through the Rain, A Little Bit Sketchy A5 Stamp Set - Flower Power, Sarah Hurley Mini Textures stamps

Canvas...10" x 8" white canvas

Papers and card...Kraft card {stash}

Ink...Archival Brilliance Pearlescent Coral and Lightning Black ink pads

Paints...Acrylic Paints White, Raspberry, Lush Pink and Blush Pink

Tools...Marianne Designs Butterfly and leaves dies, PaperArtsy Mini Paisley Swirls mask

Embellishments...Pearls and gold embossing powders {stash}

Challenges

Sarah Hurley challenge #June...All that glitters is gold

Crafters Companion #June...Summer
Sparkles Monthly challenge #45...Steampunk or Vintage
In the Pink challenge #23...Pink with wings
Art Impressions stamps challenge #113...Floral Frenzy {5 more flowers}
Anything but a card challenge #22...Get Messy

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back hopefully tomorrow or maybe the day after and 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

Wags n Whiskers Challenge #107...Cute as a Button

Hello me lovelies

Today is the day which a new challenge starts over at Wags n Whiskers Stamps and the chosen theme is...

Cute as a button

Prize...

One lucky participant will win a free Wags n Whiskers Rubber stamp!!

You don't have to use a Wags n Whiskers image but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free Wags n Whiskers Digi...

On my card i use the buttons that are required for the challenge as flower centre's and on ribbon centre too which i just think it looks fab, anyhoo i wont waffle on any more so without further ado, here's my Wags n Whiskers DT card for you...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Wags n Whiskers Snuzzle Love digi stamp and Ladybug Crafts Ink Sentimental Numbers stamp set 

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition Daydreams 8x8 papers, Brown and cream card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers {skin} oatmeal, blush, pastel pink {SN} 109 and Spectrum Noirs {old codes} 98, 91, 92, 83, 147, 100, 104

Tools...Xcut flower punch, Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and buttons {stash}

Challenges
Creative Craft Challenges2 #13...A stitch in time
Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge...Flowers and ribbon
A Gem of a Challenge #86...Teddies
Addicted to stamps and more #51...Anything goes
Graph 'It markers challenge #1...New beginnings
Pollycraft challenge #1...Anything goes

Oh don't forget to visit Wags n Whiskers blog and my new 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...Floral Border Sticker card

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a Little Claire's DT card for you using one of their NEW stickers that they have just released featuring one of their popular images, they have released 9 sheets altogether and they are fabulous {club members should check their newsletter for special offers} 

Plus...Would you like to win all 9 of the new stickers? Let Little Claire's know your scariest spider moment(s) and they will draw 3 lucky winners to each win all 9 new stickers!
Entries to be received by Monday O1 July 2013, you can leave your comment here on the Little Claire's blog........ x

I have used the Floral Border sticker sheet and made it into a black and white which i just adore so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Little Claire's Floral Border stickers

Papers and card...Papermania Liquorice Sherbet papers, Black and white card {stash}

Embellishments...Ribbon {stash}

Well that's all from me today folks but i will be back, hopefully later today or maybe tomorrow...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

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...

Show us some texture

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

Embellishments...Ribbon and Gems {stash}

Challenges
Crafty Sentiments challenge...Girl power
Simon Says Stamp challenge...Anything goes
Happy Campers #19...Bling
Visible Image Challengne #June...Visiable image has character

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