Simpli Crafti

Nuts about U

2012-02-14T21:12:00.000Z

Tonight I am showing you my Hubby's Valentine's Day card. I thought this image from Little Scraps of Heaven was ideal for a quirky card.

I used Craft Creations papers, Promarkers, Glossy Accents on the heart. The rest is from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Paper Play - love letters

C.R.A.F.T. - Valentine's Day

Fussy and Fancy Fridays - With all my Heart

CES - lots of layers 3 and more

Hotshot Crafts - One for the Boys

Digital Tuesday - Use your Stash

Creative Card Crew - Masculine

Less is More

2012-02-09T16:46:00.000Z

I must apologise for the poor quality photographs today. My hubby usually take them but he is still at work. We are out tonight and tomorrow night, so I had no time to wait. The light is particularly bad today, it is getting foggy and has been dull all day.

This is a Less is More card for the aqua challenge.

I have used a new stamp I bought by Kaban, stamped with a brilliance ink pad and added a few PM gems. I chalked the background and added a few stars.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - aqua

Crafty Creations - swirly whirly

Challenge up your Life - monochrome

Winterwonderland - blue and white

spring

2012-02-07T19:49:00.000Z

It is one of these weeks when I have so much on. So I am grabbing a moment to post this card with one of Ruth's images from a Passion for Stamps.

I have used Ruth's crocus image, Martha Stewart border punch, Promarkers, Cuttlebug dots, Nesties and chalks.

I am entering this card into the following challenges.:-

Allsorts - free and easy

The Paper Players - flowers

Hotshot Crafts - Flowers

Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

2012-02-07T08:30:00.000Z

Have you checked out if your project has been chosen as Caught Our Eye on the Top Tip Tuesday challenge blog?

If you have not had a chance to enter then there is still time to get those valentine projects on.

40th Wedding Anniversary

2012-02-05T15:23:00.000Z

I was asked a couple of weeks ago to make 40th Wedding Anniversary invitations. This is the card I made. I opted for clean and simple. I always feel this style of card has an elegance and formality about them.

I used Marianne dies and Cuttlebug Dots.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

the Paper Players - flowers

Crafty Calendar - Love and marriage

Hot shot Crafts - flowers

50th Birthday

2012-02-04T16:31:00.000Z

This month is a busy one for birthdays for our family, so here is one I have made for my sister in law. She is celebrating a special birthday this year.

I have used the sketch from Mojo Monday, a free image from Cardmaking and Papercrafts mag, Promarkers, Woodware punches, sorry can't remember the papers.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Mojo Monday - sketch

Simon Says - Animal antics

Lollipop Crafts - Anything goes
Allsorts - free & easy

2012-02-02T20:55:00.000Z

I have made a few cards this week, but it is only tonight Hubby has managed to photographed them. This is my Less is More card.

I have made a card for any occasion using stars.

I used Sizzix stars, Martha Stewart punch, chalks & See D's sentiment.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - Sketch

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

2012-01-31T08:30:00.001Z

That was a quick 2 weeks. I hope you all enjoyed our sketches. There were lots of beautiful entries and great uses of our sketches.

This fortnight we have a tutorial from Bettina.

Our sponsors are:-

Bugaboo stamps

Robyn's Fetish

Our theme is:-

Valentines

Here is my card using one of Bugaboo images Clyde be Mine.

I have made a clean & simple card to shown him off.

I cut an aperture with Nesties and used the cut out for the image. It is coloured with Promarkers and the heart is glazed with Glossy Accents.

i am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Colour Create - Pink and green
Creative inspirations - Anything goes
Simon Says - Anything goes
One Stop Craft Challenge - Stitching
Allsorts - One or more hearts

Less is More

2012-01-25T21:57:00.001Z

I have haven't been round much this week. Last Friday I came down with a sickness virus and ended up in my bed all weekend. I am fine now thank goodness. I had an order for 40 invitations which I needed to complete, so what time I had was devoted to these. They have been delivered so I could make a quick card tonight for the Less is More challenge.

It's simply white and a splash of red. I cut out the aperture with Nestie labels, the flower is Marianne Creatables and the hearts are from a Martha Stewart border punch.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - Cut it Out

Totally Papercrafts - Make your own flowers

Sweet Stampin challenge - white on white

A little bird told me

2012-01-19T20:37:00.000Z

This must be the quickest card ever.

Less is More has to be a one layered card and the theme is birds. My card is a digital image by Vera Ling (a freebie ages ago). It is coloured with Promarkers. What else can I say... oh Woodware corner rounder punch. That's it.

This card could be used for any occasion, a good one to keep as a standby.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - birds

Lollipop crafts - no embellishments

Charisma Cardz - clean and simple

I love Promarkers - anything goes

2012-01-17T08:30:00.001Z

Well what a fabulous 2 weeks we have had on Top Tip Tuesday. We had so many beautiful projects entered in our anything goes theme.

Our challenge this week is sketches by Lisa and she has given us 2...

Layered or Clean and Simple - it's your choice.

Choose either or do both.

Sketch 1 : layers

sketch 2 : Clean and Simple

So onto this weeks sponsors, which are:-

Stamp & Create

Karens Doodles

My sample card has been made with the layered sketch and one of Karens Doodles images Herbert Birthday cupcake.

I have used Herbert image, Papermania cupcakes, Promarkers, Stickles, My Minds Eye papers & Nesties.

Pop over to Top Tip Tuesday and see the other team members samples.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Sweet Stampin challenge - All that glitters
Winter Wonderland - Birthday wishes
C.R.A.F.T. - celebrations
I love Promarkers - Cute and Cuddly

Less is More

2012-01-11T21:33:00.000Z

This week Less is More challenge is Predominantly Purple. I have used one of Ruth's new images grapes. I coloured them with Promarkers, mounted on Nesties and embossed with Cuttlebug. The little goblets are Dovecraft.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - Predominantly Purple

Crafty Creations - Something New

Digital Tuesday - Punch it out

Lollipop Crafts - Anything New goes

Passion for Promarkers - Inspired by a song (Red Red Wine)

2012-01-10T08:30:00.000Z

WOW - we are only half way through this weeks challenge and what an amazing turnout we have had so far!! I guess you like our

ANYTHING GOES
challenge!

There is still one week to go to enter the challenge, however, we wanted to showcase the creation that half way through who has

CAUGHT OUR EYE!!

The mid-challenge 'Caught Our Eye' winner, who wins a Guest Designer Spot is:

Audhild
with this absolutely AMAZING creation!!

Thats just the front of it, make sure you go and visit her blog to view inside of the box - AMAZING!!

Congratulations!! Please contact us at toptiptuesday@hotmail.co.uk for the details of the
Guest Designer information and also to get the code for your badge to show on your blog!!

We also have some fabulous 2nd week inspiration

From StampFairy Design Team

Jackie

Dora

How gorgeous are those??!
Remember, there is still a week to go of our ANYHING GOES challenge -please click here
to take you to the current challenge to add your creation, which is open until Monday 16th January.

From the TTT girlies

Cairn Terrier

2012-01-08T13:17:00.001Z

I love this new image from Ruth

This cheeky little cairn just melts your heart. I have kept him simple to show him off. He is colloured with Promarkers and chalks. Cut out in Nestie labels and gingham papers.

He is available on A Passion for Stamps here.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Sketch and Stash - sketch and new image from Ruth

The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - what's new (image)

Fussy and Fancy Friday - Happy Birthday and use animal print

CES - Anything goes

2012-01-06T18:17:00.000Z

Ruth has a give away over at A Passion for Stamps

Here is what she says:-

I've had these 5 Promarkers to use as a giveaway for a while and was waiting till after Christmas when the postal service had settled down again.

So, I have 5 BRIGHT Promarkers and 5 digi images (of the winner's choice) from A Passion for Stamps to give away. You'll find all the details on A Passion for Stamps.

All I ask is that

a) you are a follower(existing or new)

b) you leave a comment on the post on A PASSION FOR STAMPS

c) you add the pic, LINK and details to your blog sidebar to spread the word.

It will run until 31st of January

While you are there have a browse through some of Ruth's images.

2012-01-03T08:30:00.003Z

Today we are at the start of a new year and a new challenge and format for Top Tip Tuesday.

From today we are now running our challenges for 2 weeks so this challenge runs till 16th January 6pm

Our sponsors are:-

Simon Says

Stamp Fairy

We have no tutorial as it is tipper week.

Here is my card.

I have used a lovely image from our sponsor The Stamp Fairy. My papers were freebies from a mag ages ago, Promarkers, Glossy Accents, Martha Stewart border punch, C-cut flower punch, button and pearls.

My tip is - don't be afraid to add more detail to images, I added stitching to Bubbles the Bear.

Come and join us this fortnight an see my team mates samples and tips.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Passion for Promarkers - Thank you
The Pink Elephant - Anyhing goes
Challenge up your Life - 5 pearls, 1 flower, 1 button and stitching
Crafty Creations - A card or gift of gratitude or thanks

2012-01-02T17:16:00.001Z

A very Happy New Year to everyone.

I hope 2012 will be a wonderful year for you all.

This is my first card for 2012. I was lucky enough to be spyed by the lovely Lyn over on Spyder's Corner in December. Lyn kindly let me choose two of her digis. This is one of them.

It is called Fore street and can be found here. I have coloured this with Promarkers and used a Cuttlebug embossing folder, X-Cut hearts and the sentiment is computer generated. Very simple indeed, but I don't think this image needs too much fuss around it. This image was great to colour, so interesting.
I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

I love Promarkers - Anything goes
Simon Says - Anything goes
Stampavia - hearts
One Stitch at a Time - use a digi

Less is More

2011-12-28T22:07:00.000Z

This week Less is More has to be a one word card, so what better than Cheers to bring in the New Year. Very simple a Nestie circle and a couple of goblets with Sizzlets letters.
I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Less is More - just one word card
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Creative Inspiration - Anything goes
Charisma Cardz - Anything goes

2011-12-27T08:30:00.002Z

Be prepared this will be a longer than average post. There is a lot to tell you today. Firstly I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas with lots of lovely crafting goodies in your stockings.

Today Top Tip Tuesday has its last challenge of the year. It's going to be an easy one too, so

Anything Goes

Our sponsors this week are

Pink Gem Designs

Fred She Said

Ooh La La Creations

Dew drop Craftz

We have changes afoot too... as from the our next challenge on the 3rd January we will be going fortnightly with the entire team producing inspirational samples.

My card this week is one I made for my Brother in Law' s birthday which was Christmas day. I used Fizzy Moon image, DCWV papers, Nesties, Promarkers and Stickles.

I am entering this card into the following challenges -

Allsorts - blue and brown

Passion for Promarkers - celebrations

Saturday Challenge - Anything goes

Charizma Cardz - Anything goes

Creative Inspirations - Anything goes

2011-12-24T18:31:00.001Z

A very Merry Christmas to one and all.

I hope everyone is prepared for Christmas and has time to relax. I have one more journey to make tonight to deliver gifts, then home feet up and some mulled wine and watch The Bishop's Wife. One of my favourites at this time of year.

This is an extra card I made for the sake of it.

I used one of Karen's Doodles images, Promarkers, Nesties, Chalks and Stickles. The papers I have had for so long I can't remember the name.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Sketch & Stash - sketch

Charisma Cardz - anything goes

I love Promarkers - anything goes

Creative Card Crew - Christmas Lights

Creative Inspirations - Anything goes

2011-12-20T20:47:00.000Z

This is Hubby's Christmas card this year. I usually struggle for ideas for his card, but as soon as I saw this image of Lyn's on Spyder's other Corner I new exactly what I was going to make.

This was a super image to colour with Promarkers. I used Nesties, Stickles, papers Craft Creations stripes, sorry can't remember the stars paper.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Papertake weekly - last Christmas...card of the year

One Stop Craft Challenge - Christmas Sparkle

Sweet Stampin challenge - sparkle and bling

Cute Card Thursday - stripes

Paperplay - Christmas

2011-12-20T08:30:00.001Z

Today is the last challenge before Christmas and at Top Tip Tuesday Lisa has a wonderful tutorial, she is making a log cabin milk carton ornament.

It is also tipper week.

Our sponsors are:-

Stash Books

Karen's Doodles

Our challenge is-

Anything Christmas

Here is my card. I have used a Lily of the Valley image. So cute.

I coloured with Promarkers, Papermania papers, Nesties, Stickles and Fiskers snowflake.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Stampavia - Red

Paperplay - Christmas

One stop Craft Challenge - Christmas Sparkle

Less is More

2011-12-19T21:33:00.000Z

I missed last weeks Less is More. Like most people I just had too much to do. I am fairly organised now, so I had a little time to play.

The theme is Music and inspiration just came so easy.

I have used Cuttlebug dots, Nesties, music vellum, Martha Stewart border punch, Quickcutz treble cleft.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - music

One Stitch at a Time - anything goes

Pollycraft - punch it

Not a card

2011-12-14T21:04:00.000Z

No card today. I have been making these little boxes as small gifts for the family. They are so easy to make. I found a tutorial here.

I used Craft Creations card and Nesties with little embellishments. These are good for using up small scraps of paper and card.

I am entering these into the following challenges:-

Challenge up your Life - packages , boxes /wrapping

Creative Card Crew - T'is the season

Winterwonderland - let it snow , let it snow, let it snow

Saturday challenge - All creatures great and small

Stamp with Fun - gift wrapping

Top Tip Tuesday

2011-12-13T08:30:00.001Z

Today Moriah has a tutorial to make paper cones. Go check it out.

Our sponsors are

Simon Says stamp

Robyns Fetish

Di's digi downloads

Our challenge is :-

Gifts

this could be something you have made or an image of a gift.

No project from me today but check out the tutorial and inspiration from my team mates here.

2011-12-09T10:36:00.000Z

It's not a Christmas card for a change. This little Country Companions hedgehog is a great image to colour with Promarkers. I bought it a couple of months ago and have only used it once before.

I used My Minds Eye Papers, Martha Stewart border punch, Stickles and little nail art gems.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Totally Papercrafts - anything but Christmas

Cute Card Thursday - anything goes

Sketch and Stash - sketch

One stitch at a Time - be square

Just going to get ready to go for a special Christmas lunch with friends. So looking forward to it.

simple

2011-12-08T20:29:00.000Z

Today has been a stormy wet day. It was quite scary walking home from work, I felt I was going to take off a few times.

I had a lovely surprise awaiting me on the I Love Promarkers blog. I managed to make the top 3, thank you for choosing me. I can now display this badge on my blog.

Now my card, which you may have guessed is for Less is More.

I have missed a couple of weeks due to a very heavy work load and I think I was having withdrawal symptoms.

I used Nesties and a Lavinia stamp, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Stickles and a few pearls.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - green

Cute card Thursday - Anything goes

Crafty Creations - card with a sentiment

2011-12-08T19:05:00.000Z

Another of Ruth's images, nice and simple. I decoupaged the ornaments and added a little Stickles to the branch. The paper is Craft Creations and the colouring is Promarkers. The area around the image is chalked in a pale cream and a few doodled dots around the image.

Find Ruth's images here.

I an entering this card into the following challenges:-

Papertake weekly - anything goes, optional something dangly

Creative Card Crew - t'is the season

Saturday Challenge - photo inspiration

Top Tip Tuesday

2011-12-06T08:30:00.002Z

Today Bettina is making snowflakes. I always wanted to know how to make these and her tutorial is so easy to follow.

Our sponsors this week are

The Crafty Pad Designs

and

Limited Runs

Our challenge this week is :-

Let it Snow

Here is my DT sample below.

I used a fab image from Lyn at Spyder's Corner, it can be found here at Dragonsmoor, Spyder's other Corner.

I think he just a fantastic snowman and a delight to colour with Promarkers.

My papers are Craft Creations, Snowflakes Spellbinders and a Martha stewart border punch.

Check out the other samples the team have made and come and join us at Top Tip Tuesday.

I am entering this card into the following challenges :-

Crafty Calendar - cold & frosty

One stop Craft Challenge - Let it snow

Totally Papercrafts - let it snow

I love Promarkers - Snowman/ snowflakes

Stampavia - easel card

Papertake weekly - anything goes

Ruth's Christmas roses

2011-11-29T14:38:00.000Z

Ruth has just released some more new images. This Christmas rose caught my eye and I new what I was going to do with it. I coloured with Promarkers and used Nesties, Craft Creations papers, Sizzlets alphabet, chalks and Stickles (doesn't show very well).

I think this makes a very beautiful traditional Christmas card.

Check out Ruth's other images here.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

The Paper Players - sketch
Sweet Stampin - punches/dies
Totally Papercraft - Christmas

2011-11-29T08:30:00.001Z

Top Tip Tuesday this week have a fabulous tutorial by Deneen. She is making Christmas ornaments.

We have sponsors

Inky impressions

and

Digital Delights

Our challenge this week is:-

So let your crafty juices flow and let us see your creations.

No project from me this week but pop over to see my other teamies samples.

2011-11-24T19:53:00.000Z

I love this LOTV stamp. I have been using it a lot lately. This time I have used blue tones. The papers are free downloads from Jak Heath ages ago, I love them. I also used Promarkers, Martha Stewart punch, Nesties, Chalks and Stickles.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

The Sweet Stop - sketch

One Stop Craft challenge - Blue

CES - Snowflakes

Polly Craft - Christmas fun

I love Promarkers - Anything Goes

LOTV - anything goes

Charisma cardz - snowflakes

Top Tip Tuesday

2011-11-22T08:30:00.003Z

Another week and another Top Tip Tuesday.

This week our tutorial is by Janette and she is making a tri-fold shutter card. This is a fabulous tutorial and so simple.

Our sponsors are -

Simon Says

and

Sew Sweet

and our tipper prize is from -

Our challenge this week is :-

More than one fold

Here is my card using the tutorial.

I have used LOTV image, Promarkers, Martha Stewart punch. Sizzlets numbers, PM cupcakes image and Stickles.

I hope you can join us this week.

I am entering this card into Lollipop Crafts challenge - Anything Goes

Less is More

2011-11-17T13:33:00.000Z

It has been a struggle his past week. I lost my voice and had a nasty cold. My energy levels were zilch. I had so much I should have been doing and some of it was shelved.

Here is my Less is More leaves one layer card.

I bought this Majestix set at the SECC and this is the first ink it has seen. It was certainly a quick card to make. Added a little glitter and scoring and that is that.

Off now to catch up.

2011-11-15T08:30:00.002Z

Today at Top Tip Tuesday we have everyone playing with a tipper week.

We have great sponsor too....

Pink Cat Studio

Glitterbabe Greetings

Our challenge this week is :-

Tag IT

use a tag on your project

My tip is - use tweezers to lift the backing from double sided sticky tape.

So here is my sample. I have made an anniversary card for my in-laws 60th wedding anniversary next month. I have made a centre step card and tried to make it feel like art deco style.

I used Nesties, Sizzix numbers and hearts, Marianne scroll, Cuttebug dots and some chalks. Sorry can't remember the paper. I made a small roll up rose and added a diamond to the centre.

I hope you will join us this week and leave some useful tips.

I am entering this card into the following challenge -
The Pink Elephant - embossing

2011-11-08T19:08:00.001Z

I am on a roll with my Christmas cards.

Another LOTV stamp. This time in lovely blues and purple.

I have used - LOTV stamp, Promarkers, Stickles, Pink Gem sentiment, Craft Creations paper, Martha Stewart punch, Nesties, Sizzix stars.

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Winterwonderland - make your card sparkle

CES - film or song (Oh Christmas Tree)

Charisma Cardz - cutesy projects

I love Promarkers - sparkle, glitter and glitz

2011-11-08T18:44:00.000Z

I started to lose my voice yesterday and today it has totally gone. My hubby is certainly pleased, no nagging. so its plenty of hot drinks and an early bed tonight for me.

I am loving this LOTV bear. I thought I would make him white and grey bear today, a little different. I thinks he looks just as good.

I used LOTV bear image, Papermania papers, Promarkers, Martha Stewart punch, Nesties, Pink Gem sentiment, Stickles and Dovecraft snowflake punch.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Colour Create - turquoise, deep pink & ivory and optional glitter

LOTV - bright and sparkly

Crafty Calendar - winter wardrobe

2011-11-08T08:30:00.001Z

This week Tammy Louise has a brilliant tutorial on how to make a waterfall card. This is a lovely tutorial with easy to follow instructions.

Our sponsor this week are -

Robyn's Fetish

Squigglefly

Our Challenge this week is -

Anything Christmas Goes

Pop over and have a look at our tutorial and enter our great challenge.
No card from me this week but I look forward to seeing yours.

2011-11-05T10:59:00.000Z

Ruth has just released new images and here is one of them. This is a lovely Poinsettia which I cut out and added gems to the centre. I have kept the card simple to show it off. I have used Craft Creations paper, See D's sentiment and Promarkers.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Lollipop Crafts - Anything goes

Truly Scrumptious - Bingo (gems, Flower, Punch/die cut)

One Stop Craft challenge - 3 is the magic number (3 dots, 3 stripes)

Ruth's images can be found here

2011-11-03T19:18:00.000Z

Good evening. I am back with another of the LOTV stamps I bought ast Saturday. This is so cute and whimsical. I have coloured it in shades of gold with Promarkers and lots of Stickles. My papers are Craft Creations and the sentiment is free from Cardmaking and Papercraft and of course my good old Nesties.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Saturday challenge - spooky or whimsical

I Love Promarkers - Sparkle, shine all over glitz

Stampavie & more - Anything goes

Charisma Cardz - cutesy projects

LOTV - bright and sparkly

2011-11-02T22:02:00.000Z

Another post tonight woohoo. I bought some LOTV stamps and this Martha Stewart punch at the SECC on Saturday and made a couple of cards the other day, hubby photographed them tonight.

I love this teddy, he is so very cute.

I used Nesties, Promarkers, Stickles, Papers are digital prints from Jak Heath and Martha Stewart punch.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Sew many Challenges - use different background papers.

Totally papercrafts - Glitter it

One Stop Craft Challenge - no sentiments

Less is More

2011-11-02T21:21:00.001Z

I have tried to put a card on here for the past few nights, but I have been very busy. My hubby and I are on holiday this week. We had our 36th Wedding Anniversary yesterday and it was our son's birthday the other day too, so went to St. Andrews for dinner last night. Our son stays there so we took a lovely drive up the east coast of Fife and had a lovely meal in the evening. Today we were looking after our Grandson. Finn just loves his Grandad and stuck to him like glue today. We had a fun day and ended up having dinner at my Daughter's tonight, so we didn't get home till late again.

Tonight is the first chance I have had to look at my blog and this card took about 10 minutes to make.

I used Cuttlebug Dots, Nesties, Sizzix stars, free sentiment stamp for mag and beads from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges :-

Less is more - stars

Cuttlebug Spot - Anything goes

I have just had a wonderful surprise when putting my entry into the Less is More challenge, my card from last week has been showcased. I am really excited and have just put my badge onto my sidebar. Thanks Mandy and Chrissie.

2011-11-01T08:30:00.001Z

It's November already and another week for Top Tip Tuesday.

This week we have a great tutorial by Samantha making your own background papers with Impressibilities.

Our challenge this week is...

Get inky making your own background papers.

Our sponsors this week are:-

the crafty pad

Karen's Doodles

Here is my card, I made my background with Artemio stamps and chalks and ink, It doesn't show the colours too well. I punches a large Woodware flower and leaves, and cover the flower centre with little hearts.

I must admit it is fun making your own background papers, it make the card a little more personal and it can match your embellishments perfectly.

So get messy and let us see your cards.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Charisma cardz - Anything Goes

One Stop Craft Challenge - No sentiments

Sweet Stampin Challenge - Anything Goes

Lollipop Crafts - Anything goes

Cupcake Craft Challenge - Take a leaf out of my book , leaves

2011-10-28T16:40:00.001+01:00

It's that bear again. I have been making a few cards with this stamp and I will post them over the next wee while.

I have used Trim Craft paper and a freebie from a magazine. Martha Stewart punch, Nesties, Promarkers, Fiskers snowflake corner punch, Stickles (they don't show up too good in the photograph) and Woodware sentiment.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Papertake Weekly - sketch

Charisma Cardz - Anything goes

Sew Many Challenges - use 2 background papers

Totally Papercrafts - Glitter it

I am off to the SECC tomorrow in Glasgow to the craft fair with my friend Vee. It should be a fantastic day. So off to count my pennies and make my wish list.

2011-10-26T20:36:00.000+01:00

This is a commissioned card for a bereavement. I like to make those simple, uncluttered and not too heavily coloured. I do like this card and i think it could by used for numerous occasions by changing the sentiment.

I used Nesties, Marianne flowers and leaves, Cuttlebug dots embossing folder.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Sew Many Challenges - sketch

Less is More - Polka dots

One Stitch at a Time - emboss it

Simon Says challenge - anything goes

2011-10-25T08:30:00.004+01:00

It's Tipper Week at Top Tip Tuesday, so there are lots of great DT samples and tips.

Our sponsors this week are-

http://www.stashbooks.com/

http://www.disdigidownloads.blogspot.com/

Our challenge is

Trick or Treat

well it Halloween soon.

Here is my card

My tip is table confetti can make a very simple embellishment for a card. (see my spider).

I have used Stamper Best image which can be found here, PM papers, Martha Stewart border punch, Nesties and confetti.

Pop over and take a look my other teams samples for tips and inspiration.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Lollipop Crafts - embellish it
Sweet Stampin challenge - Trick or treat
Allsorts - Halloween
Totally Papercrafts - Layer it up

2011-10-24T20:12:00.000+01:00

As promised here is my nappy cake I made for my nieces baby. I enjoyed making this and used Winnie the Pooh and Eyore as the theme.

New die

2011-10-24T15:59:00.000+01:00

I hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was busy but I did manage this quick card on Saturday afternoon. I bought this Marianne die at Hobbycraft and came home and made this card. I must admit I like it a lot.

I used Marianne die, Cuttlebug Dots, Chalks and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Creative Inspirations - Monochromatics

Charisma Cardz - embossing

One Stop Craft Challenge - no designer papers

One Stitch at a Time - emboss it

Less is More - polka dots

Digi Giveaway

2011-10-19T20:58:00.000+01:00

Ruth is giving away 5 digital images on her blog A Passion for Stamps. If you wish to win you have to enter, so here are all the details below, so get over there and check it out.

Digi image Giveaway!!

I've decided to do a little giveaway from A Passion for Stamps. As it is not a challenge blog, this will be a way of occasionally winning some digis.

The prize will be 5 digi images of your choice.

It's easy to enter; all you have to do is

a) be a follower of A Passion for Stamps (old or new!!)
b) post the pic above in your sidebar with a link to the blog
c) leave a comment on the post (on A Passion for Stamps ) saying why you'd like to win the 5 digis

I'll pick the winner on November 5th
Ruth :)

Good luck!

2011-10-18T21:20:00.000+01:00

Another quick post tonight. I was looking through some images I had coloured ages ago and never made into cards. This one caught my eye, its a Penny Black image coloured with Promarkers. I remembered PB challenge this week is 'On the Move' and this fits the bill.

I also used DCWV papers, Nesties, X-Cut stars, sentiment is rainbow echo designs, the strip and corner are my own designed paper.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Penny Black Saturday challenge - On the Move

Paper Cutz - stars, circles and diamonds

Mojo Monday - sketch

Passion for Promarkers - stars

Sweet Stampin challenge - masculine

Less is More

2011-10-18T20:53:00.000+01:00

This is my entry for Less is More this week. Very simple indeed. The challenge is 'Cocktail'

I have used a digi image by the Creative mind of Sylvie called 2 glasses. I coloured them with Promarkers layered onto card with a Martha Stewart border. The wording is Letraset rub on.

I am constructing a nappy cake tonight for my niece who had a baby girl on Sunday. I will photograph it when its finished.

2011-10-18T08:30:00.000+01:00

Top Tip Tuesday this week has a tutorial making a pop up card by Bettina. This looks fabulous so take a look...

Our challenge is to:-

Layer it Up

We have great sponsors this week and they are

http://www.inkyimpressionsrubberstamps.com/

and

http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/

No card from me this week as it's the other teams week. Check them out..

2011-10-15T22:35:00.000+01:00

It's been a while since I have used a Mojo Monday sketch, but this one caught my eye. It was a little fussy in the making and seemed to take forever...

I used Penny Black Holly Day critters, Promarkers, Nesties, Martha Stewart punch, Pink Gem circle sentiment, My Mind Eye paper, Woodware snowflake stamp, Stickles, white gel pen for stitching and silver thread for snowflakes and around the top.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Mojo Monday - sketch

Papertake Weekly - use 3 different shapes (Circles, ovals and scallops)

Passion for Promarkers - Christmas Critters

Charisma Cardz - In stitches

2011-10-11T08:30:00.003+01:00

Today at Top Tip Tuesday we would like to welcome a new team member Deneen.

Our sponsors this week are Robyn's Fetish

and Simon Says

We have a fabulous tutorial on Janette's handmade flowers.

Our challenge is :-

Use Design Papers

with an optional extra to make your own handmade flowers.

We are offering a guest designer spot to someone who makes their own flowers. If you would like to have a chance put GD after your name.

Here is my card using one of Robyn's Fetish images Reading is Fun.

I have used Promarkers, K & Co design papers, Dovecraft brad.

I made one of Janette's flowers and made it into a rosette.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

One Stitch at a Time - Anything goes

One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything goes

I did it Creations - Anything goes

Up jumped a scarecrow...

2011-10-10T21:13:00.000+01:00

I had a day off work today woohoo. I had the painter in so while he was busy I made this card. When I saw the Paper Cutz challenge to use a scarecrow I was inspired to use one of Ruth's images. Fall and autumn colours are all the go just now too.

So here is my card. It was a fun one to make.

I used Ruth's scarecrow image, Promarkers, Chalks, Nesties, Cuttlebug embossing folder & American Crafts papers.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Paper Cutz - Keeper of the crows - scarecrow + orange, yellow, brown, black, blue & white

Paperplay - Autumnal colours

Die Cut Dreams - use a a poem

The Pink Elephant - photo inspiration, autumn colours

Sketch & Stash - sketch & my papers were a half price bargain a couple of year ago.

Paper Players - bravo burgandy, more mustard, cajun craze, very vanilla

Fussy & Fancy Fridays - Fall or Halloween

Less is More

2011-10-09T20:59:00.000+01:00

I have my Less is More card a little earlier this week.

Its a lovely theme this week a single layered card with hearts. I used this old stamp which I can't remember the name. I added some doodled dots around the frame and inside the heart, and a few around the edge of the card. The heart is coloured with Promarkers and filled with Diamond Glaze. I added a few little nail art gems for sparkle.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - single layered card with hearts

One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything goes

2011-10-07T15:42:00.000+01:00

This is my Less is More card this week. I thought I was going to run out of time, but hey I just had to put my mind to it and come up with a quick card.

I love this snowman from Funstamps, I have had him for years and I still manage to bring him out each year.

I have coloured him with Promarkers, and add a little chalk and embossing.

I am entering this card into -

Less is More - the colour of your eyes

2011-10-06T20:08:00.000+01:00

Hello. I have managed to get my internet and e-mail sorted. Well should I say hubby has fixed it. I am useless at IT problems.

Now to catch up and first a card. This is one of my overseas cards, hence the tartan ribbon.

I have used this cute LOTV stamp, Promarkers, Stickles, Trimcraft paper & spellbinders star.

I am entering this card into the following challenges :-

C.R.A.F.T - bright colours

Simon Says - sparkle & bling

The Sweet Stop - sketch

LOTV - let it snow

2011-10-04T08:30:00.003+01:00

Today at Top Tip Tuesday we have something different for you.

It's a sketch and it is also tipper week. I can't wait to see your take on our sketch.

We have great sponsors for you too. have a look...

The Crafty Pad

Saturated Canary

Ooh la la Creations

Now to my take on the sketch. I enjoyed this one and I hope you will too.

I have used one of Saturated Canary's images called Kate Krafty - a ragamuffin. She is sweet is she not?

I have used PM papers (old stash), Martha Stewart border punch, Promarkers, Marianne Creatibles scroll and flowers.

So get creating and join the fun.
I am entering this card into the following challenges:-
CES - Totally Gorjuss, pretty girls
One Stitch at a Time - Use a digi
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

A bit late in entering challenges, our internet has been down and I am having problems with my e-mail. It's still not working, a windows security message keeps popping up and it won't accept my passwords. Virgin have been unable to help!

Autumn

2011-10-02T21:05:00.001+01:00

I have had a play tonight with Ruth's new digi images. I have used two on this card. I made a background for the first time using digi images. I printed the maple leaves onto card in different sizes, this is an advantage with digi's as it is so easy to make the size you wish. I coloured this with chalks in autumn colours. (they don't show up to well in the photograph.) I printed the toadstools and coloured with Promarkers and added spots with a gel pen.

I found a maple leaf punch in my box of punches. It was a stiff punch to use, I now have a sore hand!!! At least my Martha Stewart punch was easy.

And finally some raffia and that is that.
You can find Ruth's images here at A Passion For Stamps.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Papertake Weekly - sketch

Simon Says - Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts - autumn

One Stitch at a Time - use a digi

Fussy & Fancy Friday - use a new technique (digi image background)

2011-09-28T21:27:00.001+01:00

I have been very busy lately, managing to craft occasionally but then not getting them photographed for a while. So here is one I made for Less is More.

I have used one of Ruth' s images Baxter bear. He is so cute and need little embellishing. the sentiment is from Digital Doodling. He is coloured with Promarkers and chalks.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - sketch

Allsorts - clean and simple

Lollipop Crafts - anything goes

Cupcake Crafts - if you go down to the woods today...

2011-09-27T08:30:00.002+01:00

Welcome to Top Tip Tuesday and anther tutorial.

today we have Heike with a tutorial on Ruffled Ribbon Borders.

Our Challenge this week is

2 or more ribbons

this can be twine, lace or fabric.

Check out the DT samples for inspiration.

I have no card this week

Our sponsors this week are-

Stash Books

and

Crimson Cloud

2011-09-23T19:13:00.000+01:00

I had a little play with some scraps of card. This is the result. I actually quite like this one. I am submitting this to Less is More again and One Stitch at a Time, punch it.
I used Woodware, X-Cut & Dovecraft punches, Cuttlebug dots & scraps of card.

2011-09-23T14:20:00.000+01:00

A very quick Less is More post to push up Mandy and Chissie's numbers. It's a variation of the last Christmas card theme. Good luck ladies.

Less is More Christmas

2011-09-22T20:59:00.000+01:00

I'm on a roll tonight. Another for Less is More. A very simple Christmas card. I used Dovecraft paper, See D's sentiment, Martha Stewart punch, Spellbinders snowflakes and Dovecraft brads.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - Anything CAS goes

Simon Says - Dies to Die for

2011-09-22T20:03:00.000+01:00

Tonight I have a couple of cards for Less is More to boost there target of 1000 entries.

This is a simple card using Cuttlebug embossing folder, chalks, gems and crochet cord.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is more - anything CAS goes

the Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration, Pink, green and white

Truly Scrumptious - Clean & Simple

Me to You

2011-09-22T19:45:00.000+01:00

I thought I would make a serious start to Christmas cards. This is a new stamp I bought in Nottingham. I love the Me to You stamps and this is no exception.

I have used Craft Creations papers, Cuttlebug Dots, Me To You stamp, Promarkers, Stickles, Nesties &; Martha Stewart punch.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

The Sweet Stop - sketch

The Paper Players - animals / plants

One Stitch at a Time - Punch It

2011-09-20T21:19:00.000+01:00

I think my mojo is still on holiday. It took me ages to make this simple card for Less is More and I am not too happy with it.

I used a Funstamps image. Chalked a hue around the image and embossed the bottom of the card. I punched the X-Cut star punch with various size of stars.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Totally Papercrafts - Clean & Simple

Less is More - Anything CAS goes

Charisma Cardz - sky (don't know if this counts)

Hi

2011-09-20T15:21:00.000+01:00

Hi, I am back from holiday. We had a fabulous week in Austria walking, lapping up the sun and eating.

This is just a couple of photos of the view from one of our climbs and the top with the cross. More to come later I hope.

I have still to make a card since coming home but maybe tonight!

Check out the Top Tip Tuesday challenge this week, 'One for the Kids'

I had fun making this simple tutorial, nice and easy.

2011-09-20T08:30:00.003+01:00

Welcome to another Top Tip Tuesday. This week it is my turn for a tutorial. I am making a detachable bookmark card. So pop over and have a look, it is ever so easy. Please tell me what you think.

Our challenge this week is:-

One for the Kids

Why not join us with your projects!

Our sponsor this week are -

Now my cards. the first is a girlie one

My next is a male card

I am entering the first card into the following challenges:-

Creative inspirations - anything goes

Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes

One Stop Craft Challenge - Girlie

My second card I am entering into the following challenges :-
Paper Play - Punches and Dies
Stamp with Fun - Anything goes
Papertake Weekly - Creature Comforts

Top Tip Tuesday

2011-09-06T08:30:00.002+01:00

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear...

This post is scheduled so I hope it works!!!

Today is Top Tip Tuesdays 1st birthday and what a birthday bash this will be.

We have a fantastic number of sponsor which are too many to name so pop over and look for yourself.

This weeks challenge was voted for by you and the most favourite is to make an

Easel Card or Easel Topped Box

I used Country Companions image, Promarkers, Stickles, Martha Stewart Punches, Papermania papers and Nesties.

I won't waffle on any more so you can see the other DT projects.

http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/

Another Less is More

2011-08-30T18:59:00.001+01:00

I must addicted to this style of card at the moment.

I couldn't resist using another of Ruth's images in this style. I think it shows of her image beautifully.

I have used Ruth's thistle image, Promarkers, X-cut butterfly punch, Eyelets and little nail art gems.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - take 3 challenges week 16 butterflies, week2 flower/tree and week 19 in the frame

Digital Tuesday - Going buggy (I hope butterflies count)

Passion for Promarkers - Anything goes

you can find Ruth's images here

Less is More

2011-08-30T15:55:00.000+01:00

This is my less is more card this week. It was a hard choice but here we are. I have used week 15 embossing, week12 off centre and week 5 pastel colours.

I have used one of Ruth's new images called scabious, Promarkers, Nesties, Liquid Pearls & Cuttlebug embossing folder.

I am entering this card into the folowing challenges -

Less is More - take 3 challenges

Passion for Promarkers - Anything Goes

Ruth's images can be found here

2011-08-30T15:34:00.000+01:00

I hope everone had a lovely weekend. It wasn't officially a holiday here, but I was lucky to get this day off.

I made this card and a couple of other which I will post later.

I used Funstamps image, Cuttlebug embossing folder, chalks, SeeD's sentiment, Trimcraft & Craft Creations papers, Nesties and Woodware star.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Simon Says - sketch
Paper Cutz - wish upon a star
Creative Card Crew - Anything goes

2011-08-30T08:30:00.001+01:00

What is Shabby Chic?

Therefore our challenge is make a

Shabby Chic

card

Our sponsor this week are -

Digital Delights

and

Ooh La La Creations

This is my card. This is not a technique I am comfortable with but I did have fun making it and I am pleased with the finished results.

I used Sizzlets hearts, Nesties, Liquid Pearls, Marianne creatables scroll and sandylion paper.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-
Colour Create - Craft, red and cream
Sweet Stampin challenge - strawberry chocolate and cream

2011-08-24T20:59:00.001+01:00

At last I have managed to make and upload a card. The past few nights I have been running my son back and forth to Glasgow and St Andrews. His car broke down on Sunday and it has been frantic since then. He now realises how much he is dependent on it.

This is a simple card but I love the idea of the hanging stars.

I have used Nesties labels, Woodware star punches, SeeD's sentiment, Cuttlebug Dots, acetate, and gems.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - things that move

Totally Papercrafts - Christmas in August

Winterwonderland - men/boys

Papertake Weekly - Dies to Die for

2011-08-23T08:30:00.002+01:00

Today on Top Tip Tuesday it is tipper week.

Our theme is -

Masculine Cards

Our sponsor for this week are -

Stamp & Create

and

Stash books

This is my card and my tip is -

Male card don't have to be dull and drab, try some bright and cheerful tones.

I have used Digital Delights image Happy dance Nesbitt, Promarkers, PM capsule blueberry pie papers & Stickles.

I am entering this card into the follwing challenges:-

Lollipop Crafts - Make a masculine card
Allsorts - You've been framed

Simpli Crafti

Nuts about U

Top Tip Tuesday tutorial

Less is More

spring

40th Wedding Anniversary

50th Birthday

Less is More

A little bird told me

Less is More

Cairn Terrier

Less is More

Less is More

Not a card

Top Tip Tuesday

simple

Top Tip Tuesday

Ruth's Christmas roses

Top Tip Tuesday

Less is More

Less is More

New die

Digi Giveaway

Ruth is giving away 5 digital images on her blog A Passion for Stamps. If you wish to win you have to enter, so here are all the details below, so get over there and check it out.

Digi image Giveaway!!

Less is More

Up jumped a scarecrow...

Less is More

Autumn

Less is More Christmas

Me to You

Hi

Top Tip Tuesday

Another Less is More

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