Santa comes to Town

Good afternoon gosh we have some dark clouds here in the north west looks like some heavy rain on its way. Have you all been checking out the fab deals on with BLACK FRIDAY. Hope you get some bargins if you have.

Well today being Friday it is time for a new challenge at CRAFTY CATZ and today it is the lovely talented Nicks turn to pick our theme and as the title says she would like to see

SANTA

so dig out those Santa digi images and stamps and come join us.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the fab and friendly 

Prize:

Either a £20 worth of goodies
or a £20 voucher to spend in our online store.

Before you go running to play let me show you my card I made for the challenge

 close up of image Bah Humbug from Stitch Bear Dig ital Stamps 

coloured with promarkers and flexmarkers

The tree and teddy holding a present are mulbury paper die embellishments from my stash I have added some viva pearls and glitter. papers are from last year and doily has been spritz with inks. Fab ribbon is from our sponsor and the little sentiment is lili of the valley. layout is from Creative Inspirations Challenge by the lovely Natalie.

Well thats it hope you like my nephew does so think it might be his.

Thanks for popping by and hope to see your link on the challenge blog

Challenge I would like to enter this card into are

Creative Inspiration - sketch and anything goes

4 Crafty Chicks - christmas

An inky situation - trees

charismacardz - christmas

crafty ribbons - anything goes

cute card thursday -anything goes
one stitch at a time- bingo

paper crafting journey = bling it up

Bearly mine -anything goes

oldie but goodie - ribbon or lace

Ribbon Carousel - must use a spooled item - ribbon

shopping our stash-holiday winter

Show Us your Metal at Craft

Good evening today sees another challenge at Craft and this week we would like to see Metal featured on your Creations. So dig out those brads, charms or other embellishments or even add some Metal to your creation. We have some fab sponsors that have been very generous and not only provided prizes for our winners but allowed the Dt to play with there images.

 

So hop on over to the challenge blog for details of the prizes being offered. 

I have used a image from Rick St Dennis MFA called Santas Nap Time

 image coloured with promarkers

Dp is from my stash from last year sorry they where loose sheets so not sure who they are. Metal is the little green brads and also the charm. Wide organza ribbon from mia flower crafts. The layout is from Sketch n stash. I so love this image and doesnt he look peaceful poor santa looks so tired after all his deliveries.

Well I hope that you can come and join us this week and we also have a Dt call on a seperate post so check that out too. Thanks for popping by and i will be back tomorrow with my crafty catz card.

Challenge I would like to enter are

Sketch n stash - layout

Stampin for the weekend = feeling festive

Totally paper Craft - add a bow

I love promarkers - anything goes

Nutcrafter - santa

Simon say=anything goes

Stampavie & more -christmas

CRAFTY SENTIMENTs DESIGN BLOG HOP DAY 2

Good morning I am here today with the details of the Blog Hop and it is team B's turn to join in. Did you hop yesterday with Team A didnt they make some stunning samples with the new Digi Images. Well if you didnt hop then dont worry there is still time to join in just go to the beginning and hop along. Details can be found on the INSPIRATIONAL BLOG so if you get lost you can pick it up from there again

Here are the rules for you 

 To qualify for the prizes you must be a follower of the Inspirational blog leave a comment on there and then hop

and leave a comment on all blogs on both days

COLLECT A LETTER FROM ALL BLOGS(13 in total over the 2 days) - then email the phrase answer to  Scattyjan_814@msn.com and leave a message on the inspirational blog to say that you have.

3 winners will each receive one of the new digi's and one lucky winner will win the chance to be a GDT for 2 months- if you'd like that prize pop GDT after your name on the message you leave on the inspirational blog. Enjoy the hop. Winners will be announced on the 28th December. 

The Hop Starts with HERE with CAZ 

If you are already hopping then you should have come from Jac's

So let me show you my little card using such a sweet image called COUPLES. I made this for my brother and sister in law for there 1st wedding anniversary and they loved it. I hope you like it just as much.

 close up of the cute image

I have used first edition paper, Glitter card and the image is coloured with my promarkers and textured with fluffy stuff coloured. The flower is a stamp, Satin Ribbon, pearls and sentiment tag is a Crafty Sentiment the other is computer generated. The card is 8x8 blank.

Well I do hope you like my card and have now completed the hop and enjoyed what you have seen. I am sure you will have gained lots of inspiration from the team as i did. 

So now to finish just hop on over to the

Inspirational Blog 

and leave a comment telling us you have completed the hop and email Jan with the Phrase. I am sure you will have found my letter as it is highlighted in RED

Also today see the start of a new challenge so I hop to see you over there it is ANYTHING GOES and we have another amazing prize.

Bye for now thanks for stopping by

Challenges i would like to enter this card into are

Tags & Bags at Crafty Catz

Hi my 2nd post for this evening and it is the new challenge at CRAFTY CATZ and this wek it is the lovely Jacs turn to pick the theme. So what does she have in store for us this week.

BAGS & TAGS

Yes so lets see those creations

Our sponsors this week are

CRAFTY RIBBONS

AND

DIGI STAMPS 4 JOY

PRIZE  5 DIGI IMAGES OF WINNERS CHOICE

I decided to make a Tag using a image and sentiment from Digistamps4joy

coloured with promarkers, woodchip flower with gem. Dies XCut oval and Nellie Heart, ribbon and dp from stash. I think Tags are brilliant for using up scraps of DP

So that is my little tag and now it is your turn i am sure there is a tag needed with Christmas round the corner.

Thanks for popping by if your looking for my Craft project it is below.

Challenges

Picture Inspiration at Craft with Ricks Hut

Good evening Friday yeepee it is weekend hope you can find time for some Crafting.  I have a big order which isnt getting done as quick as it should so hopefully I will get some done.That is if Mojo wants to come out to play. Well this evening i have my Craft DT for you. As the title says this week we have a picture for you to take Inspiration from

So take inspiration maybe the scene or the colours so lets us see what you make and you might win one of the prizes from one of our sponsors

Sponsor 1:  Bugaboo Stamps

The prize for winner 1 is 7 digi's from their shop.

Sponsor 2: Pattie's Creations

The prize for winner 2 is 3 of their images of choice.

Sponsor 3: Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More

The prize for winner 3 is 5 digital stamps of choice from their shop.

Sponsor 4: Digital Delights

Sponsor 5: Rick St Dennis MFA

The prize for winner 5 is 2-3 images from his shop.

Sponsor for Top 3: Trimgym's Digistamps and Images 

The prize for the Top 3 is as follows:

1^st One paper pack OR one Box card kit of choice OR 3 digistamps of choice

2^nd One Easel card template OR one 3D sheet OR 2 digistamps of choice

3^rd 1 digistamp of choice

So have used 'Outhouse Noel' by Rick St Dennis MFA coloured with my promarkers

I have used First Edition papers, Joy snowflake boarder die, Satin Ribbon and lace from stash and some epoxy snowflake stickers

Well now it is over to you look forward to seeing what you come up with and dont forget we have lots of inspiration on the challenge blog

Thanks for popping by and leave a comment saying hi. Have a good weekend.

Challenges I would like to enter this into are

MY MEMORIES

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STMMMS98952

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It is all cooking at Crafty Sentiments with Christmas

Good morning did you have a good weekend i had a fairly quiet one just making a card for my Brother and Sister in laws First anniversary but cant share just yet. However today being Tuesday means we have a new challenge at CRAFTY SENTIMENTS.
                                     This week it is CHRISTMAS

                                         We have some fab news

For the Next 4 weeks the prize on the challenge blog will be a different die each week - starting with Tuesdays challenge
Please can you mention this as its such great prize's 
If they use a CS image they get 3 entries into the random draw if they are also a / or become a follower on the Inspirational blog they also get 3 entries - If they do both they get 6 entries

This week prize is

How brilliant is that news

Now onto my card which I have used Baking Pie and you can find it here 

I have used my promarkers to colour the image and some satin ribbon.

 The trees are Marianne Christmas trees with gems in various colours. Dp is from my stash and i think might be dovecraft. Papermania sentiment.

Well I hpe you can come and join us as you can see t is a great prize. Dot foeget to checkout the rest of the teams makes. Thanks for popping by see you all tomorrow with another creation

challenges

Cards in Envy - dies & punches

The Crafty bloggers - christmas

paper playtime - sparkle

challenge 4 everybody - anything goes

christmas card challenge -bling

scribble & Scrap Blog - anything goes

Christmas rush that is anything but square

Good morning another Friday and another week closer to Christmas have you done your cards yet. I still have most of mine to do and a order for a friend . Today i am her to share my DT creation for Crafty Catz. 

The challenge this week has been set by Christine and  is to make 

anything but square

Now for me all my cards are generally square so I decided to make a Tag as I am going to need some so a good excuse.

Our sponsor this week is 

and the prize is

You will also be able to see this on Crafty Sentiments Inspirational blog as it is using on of their new stamps called Christmas Rush and you can find it in the shop here

I have used the following to make my tag. Dies Xcut Oval, Sizzix Thinlets, Mulbury Diecut trees, Promarkers, Fluffy Stuff, Lace, Ribbon, Flowers & pearls. Sentiments are from stash
So thats my tag hope you like and remember you can enter 3 creations but they must NOT be Square.
Have a good weekend and thanks for popping by
challenges I would like to enter my tag in are
Graphit Marker colour - anything goes

Annabelle stamps - it is begining to look a lot like christmas

Delicious doodles - CAS

Crafting by deign = anything goes christmas

Fab n funky - anything goes

Craft Bags & Boxes

Good evening well weekend is nearly apon us hope you get some time to relax maybe with family or just quietly with your craft. Today i am bring you my DT project for Craft challenge blog. This week we would like to see BAGS & BOXES. With Christmas fastly approaching I think we could all do with a few to put our presents in so why not join us this week. We have some fab generous sponsors

Sponsor 1: LEJ Designs

The prize for winner 1 is 3 digis of choice from her site.

Sponsor 2: Stitchy Bear Stamps

The prize for winner 2 is a $10 USD store voucher for the 3 sponsors in the rotation at Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.

Stitchy Stamps

Panda Bear Designs

My Heart Pieces

Sponsor 3:  Gingerloft

The prize for winner 2 is 3 images of choice from her shop.

Sponsor 4: Scrapper's Delights

The prize for winner 4 is 3 free Digi Stamps of their choice

Sponsor for Top 3: Trimgym's Digistamps and Images 

The prize for the Top 3 is as follows:

1^st One paper pack OR one Box card kit of choice OR 3 digistamps of choice

2^nd One Easel card template OR one 3D sheet OR 2 digistamps of choice

3^rd 1 digistamp of choice

Now onto my creation using 'Busted' by Stitchy Stamps at Stitchy Bear Stamps

I have made the bag with some brown card. Used Dovecraft DP. Gold Mirri card and Gold ribbon. The image has been coloured with Promarkers. Sentiment is a clear stamp sorry not sure of make.

So a simple bag but pop along to the challenge blog and checkout the rest of the teams creations. We hope to see you over there. Thanks for popping by and i will be back tomorrow with my Crafty catz creation and no not a card either.

Challenges i would like to enter this bag into are

abc christmas - winter wishes
Crafting by design - anything goes christmas
Fab n funky - anything goes

STMMMS98952

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Feel free to join in with the challenges and create any type of craft work you choose.The main thing is you have fun !!!

When there are prizes on offer please ensure you follow these additional rules:~

Work must be your own and not copied!

New work only please! No back-linking allowed!
Entries must be in by 6pm GMT the Wednesday before the next challenge is posted. (E-mail entries up to 4pm GMT only).

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Time for Presents / Crafty Sentiments

Good morning today I am here to share with you a lovely stamp from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS called Time for Presents and you can find it HERE. Most days over at the inspirational blog you will find projects by the design team using stamps and digital images from the shop.

Today  over on the blog you will find my project featuring Time for presents.

close up of the image

I have coloured the stamp with my promakers. Dp is from Dovecraft Happy Holidays, Satin ribbon in Red and Green from Meiflower crafts, Papermania gem on the hat, scallop nestie, bells from Papermania and Gold Mirri Card. Layout is from Friday Sketches
Well hope you like and hope you will pop over and checkout the inspiration blog. Checkout the rest of the amazing stamps in the shop.
Thanks for popping by and i will be back tomorrow with another creation.
challengs i would like to enter this card into
Friday sketches
Everybody art challenge - for a boy
oldie but a goodie challenge - CAS
Card Mania - anything goes
Love to Scraps - anything goes
challenges 4 everybody - anything goes
Scribble & Scrap - anything goes

Crafty Catz Inspirational Challenge with Saturated Canary

Good evening hope you are all staying dry we have had so much rain today. Well I am a little late with my post today. Have you seen the fab challenge over at CRAFTY CATZ, It is the lovely talented Lindas first time hosting so pop over and give her some support. Linda has come up with this picture and would like you to take something from it. Could be the colours or the flashes. Cant wait to see what you come up with

We are sponsored by Krista at Saturated Canary

our winner will be allowed to pick 2 images from her shop

so onro my card for your inspiration using Sock fairy from Krista

 close up of the image coloured with my promarkers

DP is from stash think may be paper celler, flowers from stash from a car boot sale. chalks for the colour round the image, marianne die, x cut oval die, leaf punch, stamp fairy sentiment heat embossed and lots of glitter along with some viva pearls. The layout is from Tuesday sketches, I have used some of the colours and the dp has  been picked from the inspiration.

Well I hope this has inspired you to come and join us this week we look forward to your interpretation

Thanks for popping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Challenges.
saturated canary
crafty little fairies- christmas
charisma cardz - anything goes
delightful challenges- all that glitters
I love promarkers - all that glitters
brown sugar = anything goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs

Crafty Sentiments Design has free P & P this weekend

It is Christmas time at Craft

Good evening are you looking forward to the weekend are you going to the NEC if so have a good time. 

Yesterday saw this months CHRISTMAS challenge at CRAFT

this week we are sponsored by the following generous companies

Sponsor 1: Stamp Fairy

Sponsor 2: Crimson Cloud

Sponsor 3: Trimgym's Digistamps and Images 

Sponsor 4: Trimgym's Digistamps and Images 

So now onto my card for your inspiration before you rush over to the blog to see what the prizes are. I was allowed to play with some images from the stamp fairy and i picked this cute image of George and friend.

I have coloured with my promarkers and added lots of glittercard and glitter to this. The sentiment is a papermania from a few years back. Dp is paperceller and have used my scallop nesties and some lovely white satin ribbon from my stash. The snowflake is from Savvy

Well hope you like and if you havent started your christmas cards then what better reason to join us this week. We look forward to see you over there.

Thanks for popping by and dont forget to checkout the rest of the amazing creations by the team.

challenges i would like to enter this card into are

Use a Digi at Divas by Design

Good evening have you seen the new challenge at DIVAS BY DESIGNS this week. 

It is a super easy one!

Just USE A DIGI

yes we would like to see Digi Images on your cards and projects so dig out those files and get printing.

Our wonderful generous sponsor is 

So for my card I have used one our sponsors images and made a christmas card in Black and while with a touch of red.

Used my promarkers to colour the image and added some 3d gloss to the baubles and her glasses. TThe dp is from my stash and is a few years old think it maybe a trimcraft pad. Some ed satin ribbon and a Marianne die for the corners.

So now it is over to you hope to see you over at the blog. Thanks for popping by leave me a comment so I know you have called.

Challenges I would like to enter this are

Crafting by design - anything goes

inky impressions - dies & punches

pennys paper crafty - lots of layers

whimsy stamps - anything goes

bearly mine - anything goes

papertake weekly - anything goes

For All The Guys Out There

Good morning hope all is well your end i am here to share my Dt card for Crafty Sentiments Designs as a Full DT member I was asked last week to stay on full time and was trilled and accepted immediately. We are also running a GDT call for 6 months so if you are interested pop over to the challenge blog and checkout the details. But before you head over checkout the challenge for this week. It is Jacs turn to host and she would like to see projects FOR ALL THE GUYS OUT THERE

We have a fab prize for you again this week

 I wish I could enter I just love this stamp

Dont forget if you use one of our images to put #3 after your name and you will get 3 entries

So onto my card I have used another stamp with Tobey on it called clearing Snow and I have also used a Snowman Digi Stamp along with one of our dies the fence. All available from the shop here also if you are quick you can grab 40% off in our flash sale

I have coloured the images with my promarkers. Also used a memorybox die for the tree. Fern punch and lots of glitter and some snowtex. The larger snowflake is a Savvy die with a woodchip centre and gem.Craft 8x8 card blank and card from the papermill. DP is a first editionpad fromlast year I think.

Well I hope you like my card I know a little boy who has his eye on it so that is one christmas card sorted.

Dont forget to pop along and checkout the rest of the teams creations there is lots of inspiration. Talkin of inspiration have you checkout our inspiration blog we are showing works from the last release each day and there is always something for you to feast your eyes on.

Thanks for popping by hope to see you over at the challenge and i will be back tomorrow with another card.

challenges
Bearly mine - anything goes
papertake weekly - anything goes
 the craft room - anything goes
card mania - anything goes
the paper nest dolls - anything goes
Allsorts - christmas cheer