Sketch Saturday #52 and ATS review

Morning everyone, just flying by with a super quick post this morning to share two cards with you.

The first is of course a new challenge over on Sketch Saturday and of course a fab new sketch. Thanks to everyone who took part last week....sorry I didn't manage to visit any of you....hangs head in shame!!!!.....I promise to do better next week lol!!

This week we have been kindly sponsored by Victoria Case Art Designs and Victoria is offering a super prize....thanks alot hun.

Agian we are joined by the lovely Janneke as our GD...thanks so much for you lovely creations the past two weeks

Now onto my card

• Image: Precious moments
• Medium: Promarkers
• Paper: K&Co
• Ribbon and flowers from stash

The DT did another awesome job, so be sure to hop on over and join in the fun

Don't forget next week is our 'BIRTHDAY' so there will be lots of super prizes to tempt you and lots of wonderful creations to inspire you

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Now, it's review time over on ATS and it's the turn of the sweet Beachies...Emma and Trevor, Beach Scene and AmyR Beach Sentiments

As you probably guessed by now, I absolutely loved these sets, but here is one I haven't used yet....isn't she the cutest

I used some paper with little fishes on it, but somehow managed to cover it up.....I have a habit of doing that lately lol!!

The DT have more amazing samples to show you over on the blog, be sure to hop over and show them some love

Here are the details

• Image and Sentiment: Beachies and AmyR beach sentiments from ATS
• Medium: Promarkers and Copics
• Paper: K&Co and PM
• Flowers and ribbon from stash

Anywoo I think thats it for today, thanks for stopping by, wishing you all a wonderful bank holiday weekend.

Sugarplum Beachies II

Morning everyone, hope you are all well, sorry I've not been around much....I'm so busy at work at the mo....which is one of the reasons I'm so late with my post to tell you all about 'Beachies II'

Christine from ATShad so much fun with the first set, she drew some more cuties and these are available right now as digital images....so for those who need an immediate fix....hop on over to the store and take a look

The DT have some amazing samples to show you on the blog , so be sure to hop on over there for some fantastic inpiration.

Here are the details

• Image and Sentiment: Sugarplum Beachies and AmyR sentiments from ATS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Paper; Doodlebug
• Ribbon, flowers and brads from stash

Well today is my day off, so I'm hoping to make at least two cards today, so hopefully see you all tomorrow, thanks for stopping by, have a super day

Sketch Saturday #51

Morning everyone...yeh its still just about morning....I'm so late with my post today!!!

but here it is, another fabulous sketch my Jo for Sketch Saturday .

Thanks to everyone who took part in our challenge last week, we had a fabulous number of entries and some really beautiful cards.

This week we are kindly sponsored by All That Scraps and Christine is offering this fabulous prize

................any CC design set or 4 single CC design stamps of the winner choice................

see....I told you it was FABULOUS!!!thanyou so much Christine.

We also welcome a new guest designer and this week it my fellow ATS buddy Janneke, thanks for joining us.

Now onto my card....I have used another of the cuter than cute Sugarplum Beachies...this is Emma with her surfboard....and just look at those cute flip flops tucked under her arm....awww!!

Here are the details

• Image: Sugarplum Beachies Emma from ATS
• Medium: Promarkers and copics
• Paper: BG
• The little red flowers I made myself with a flower punch
• Everything else from stash

The DT did an amazing job as always, so hop on over to the blog for some inspiration, sure hope you can join in the fun with us this week

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely day

Sketch Saturday #50

Morning everyone and welcome to the weekend......which can only mean another fabulous new sketch from Jo for Sketch Saturday

This week we are again joined by Jacqui as are amazing GD and we are very kindly sponsored by Simon Says Stamp who are offering a gift voucher worth a whopping $25.00......huge thanks.

For my card this week I have used one of the new releases from the Bug-a-boo set at ATS .....isn't she just the cutest.....and she also has a ladybird and butterfly friend......and I used some fab BG papers with little bees on it.....but then managed to cover them all up except one....you can just see it sticking out at the side lol!!

Here are the details

• Image and sentiment: Bug-a-boo and AmyR beach sentiment from ATS
• Paper: BG
• Medium: Promarkers and Copics
• Ribbon, flowers, brads and gems from stash

The DT have some amazing cards to show you over on the blog, be sure to hop over and take a look. Thanks to everyone who joined in with us last week

Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend

Sketch Saturday #49 - DT week

Woohoo, Saturday again and time for another fabulous sketch challenge for Sketch Saturday . This week it is DT week and the turn of my amazingly talented DT buddy Debbie to come up with the sketch. She said she was a little unsure of it, but trust me when you come to work with it you will see how fabulous it is....thanks alot hun. The DT rocked this sketch, hop over and take a look at there stunning examples.

Today, we are kindly sponsored by Denise of Whimsy stamps and we have two gorgeous stamps up for grabs this week....thankyou Denise.

And once again we have a new GD and this week we would like to welcome Jacqui . I'm sure you all know Jacqui by now and are in awe of her amazing designs, we are so honoured she accepted our invitation...thanks sweetie.

And last but by no means least a huge thankyou to all our fabulous crafters who join in the challenge with us each week.

Now onto the card, finally I hear you all say lol!!........I have used another of these gorgeous Sugarplums 'Beachies'. This is Emma....isn't she just adorable. She will be released on the 4th of May but if you hop over to the ATS blog you can still be in with a chance to win your very own set.

Here are the details

• Image and Sentiment: Sugarplum beachies and AmyR beach sentiments from ATS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Paper: Craft creations and Coredinations CS
• Flowers, brads and ribbon from stash

I had such a blast making this card, I went from not having a clue what I was going to do, to producing something I really like......is there any better feeling in the crafting world lol!!

Anywoo, thanks for stopping by and for any comments, have a super day and a wonderful bank holiday weekend....lets hope it's sunny and warm

ATS Beach Scene

Morning everyone, well as promised here is my card for the 'beach scene' release over on the ATS blog .

I have combined these fabulous accessories with the new Sugarplum stamp Trevor....isn't he handsome...and created a day at the beach. This set comes with shells, starfish, flip flops, birds...just perfect for adding that extra little something!!

You can hop over to the blog right now and take a look at some more amazing DT samples and put your name in the hat to win your very own set, you have until the 4th May....go on, try your luck, you never know!!

Here are the details

• Images: Sugarplum Beachies and Beach Scene set from ATS
• Paper: Rayher and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers and Copics
• Ribbon, buttons and the little wooden dolphin from stash

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments, have a super day

ATS - sneak peeks!

Yes, that's right, sneak peeks of some fabulous new stamps over on ATS . Starting yesterday and for the next few days we will be previewing all the new releases......be prepared, they are the cutest yet!!

Diane (cookie crumbs) is releasing Tilly the cow who is udderly fantastic and then the Sugarplums have had a makeover, so we are introducing Trevor and Emma, the cutest beach babes, together with some scene stamps and AmyR beach sentiments and if that isn't enough cuteness, stay tuned for the Bug-a-boo's.

If you hop on over to the blog , the previews have already started and you can even win your very own sets......well, what are ya waiting for

I'll leave you with a true sneak peek of tomorrows card, see y'all later.

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely evening

Sketch Saturday #48

Morning everyone, sorry I'm a bit late with my post this morning....too tired to sort out the scheduled post last night...zzzzzz!!....but here I am with another brand new challenge on Sketch Saturday and another fabby dabby sketch.

We are once again being kindly sponsored by the Craft Barn and Diane is once again our amazing GD.....thanks to you both.

The DT have come up with some fabulous examples for your inspiration, so hop on over to the blog and take a look.

Here are the details

• Image: Tilda
• Sentiment: AmyR birthday sentiments from ATS
• Paper: BG
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon, flowers, brads from stash

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments, have a super day

Review Preview Friday - Gingersnaps

Hey everyone and welcome to another review preview Friday over on ATS . Today is the turn of the sweet Gingersnaps 'celebrate' and AmyR Birthday sentiments.

These two sets go so well together, with the gorgeous cute images and so many great sentiments, you'll never be stuck for just the right thing to say!

Later on today the DT will have some more amazing samples to show you, so be sure to hop ove to the blog and take a look.

Here are the details of my card

• Image and sentiment: Gingersnaps 'celebrate' and AmyR birthday sentiments, both available from ATS
• Paper: magazine freebie
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon, flowers and brads from stash

That's it for today, thanks for all your good luck wishes about my new job,

Hope you all have a lovely day, see ya tomorrow

Just Magnolia

Hi everyone, here I am with my entry to the fabulous new challenge Just Magnolia and it is sooooo last minute, but I just had to enter, everything about this blog challenge is fab, the stamps, the amazing DT and of course the awesome prize they have up for grabs this week.

The sketch was provided by the lovely Donalda and as you know I love a good sketch, so I'll certainly be using it again.

I made this card for a really sweet lady called Veronica who has been looking after me this week while I've been training at her store and has took so much time to teach me and pass on her pearls of wisdom and boosted my confidence for my new start next week.

Here are the details

• Image: Tilda with rose
• Sentiment: from Ladybug friends set from ATS
• Paper: K&Co
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon, flowers and brads from stash

Thanks for popping by, have a super sunny day

Sketch Saturday #47

Wow, where did that week go....that's the thing when the kids are off school, the time just flies by......but as it's that time again it can only be another fabulous challenge on Sketch Saturday and another awesome sketch by Jo.

This week we are kindly sponsored by Emma Lockley . Emma is an SU demonstrator and has donated some fabulous Stampin' Pastels as this week prize, how amazing is that.....thankyou so much Emma.

We are also joined by a new GD Diane who very kindly stepped in to help us out at very short notice....thankyou Diane. Be sure to hop over to Diane's blog and take a look at all her fabulous creations

Thanks to everyone who took part last week, I did manage to visit a few of you and was blown away by all your wonderful creations.....I wish I had more time to come visit you all!!

Anywoo, for my card this week, I've rotated the sketch and delved into the past using this cute Tilda stamp.....I know she's so last year.....but I still love her!!

Here are the details

• Image: Tilda
• Sentiment: Cookie Crumbs 'Cookie Jar-gon' from ATS
• Paper: s.e.i.
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon, flowers and brads from stash

On a personal note, I start my new job on Monday, I've got training in another store for a week and then back to my own store to take 'charge' of my team.....I'm a little nervous.....but I'm sure I'll be fine...wish me luck everyone.

Thanks for stopping by, have a super day

ATS DT Challenge #45 - Buttons

Hi everyone and welcome to a brand new challenge on the ATS blog . The theme this week is 'buttons' , the more the merrier....I managed 5 in total...if you really strain your eyes, you can just about make out the 3 tiny ones in the top right hand corner....!!!

Unfortunatley, I'm was a little late sending my card over to Lesa....sorry about that sweetie, but there are some fabulous examples from the DT for your inspiration. If you would like to join in the fun with us this week, don't forget to upload your card to the gallery using keyword 'ATSDTC45'

I have combined my card with another challenge over on Stamp with Fun . The challenge blog is only in it's second week, so I don't feel so bad that this is my first entry....they have an amazingly talented DT....so hop over and take a look.

Their theme was 'Pink and Brown'......just so easy using the gorgeous Bittersweet papers....thanks for a great challenge

Here are the details

• Image: Gingersnaps 'celebrate' from ATS
• Sentiment: AmyR 'birthday sentiments', also from ATS
• Paper: Bittersweet BG
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon, flowers, buttons, brads from stash

Hope you're all having a lovely week, thanks for stopping by

Sketch Saturday #46

Woohoo!!....it's that time of the week again......the weekend and another fabulous sketch by Jo for Sketch Saturday . Thanks to everyone who took part last week using Tracie's gorgeous sketch...the DT loved it and judging by the response so did you!!!!

This week we have been kindly sponsored by Clare from ThreadBare.....if you hop over to the blog, you can read all about it......thankyou Clare for donating this weeks prize

The DT have once again come up with some amazing cards, so don't forget to stop by their blogs and show them some love....I'm sure they'll be thrilled to hear from you.

Well, I don't normally say this very often, but this week.....I love my card!!!!.....it all came together just perfectly and came out just as I imagined it would.

Here are the details

• Image: Gorjuss Girls by Sugar Nellie
• Paper: FREE digital download from Shabby Princess
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: AmyR birthday sentiments from ATS
• Ribbon, flowers, brads, gems and the gorgeous wooden heart from stash.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you all have a lovely long weekend.....and don't eat too many eggs

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE

Ladybug Friends Review

Today, as it's the first Friday of the month its review preview time over on the ATS blog and today is the turn of the cutest ladybugs in town....yes it's Diane's Ladybug Friends.

For my card, I've gone a bit more traditional....red and black....and spotty of course!!!

The DT have some really awesome samples to show you, so hop over and check them out, they are full of inspiration.

Here are the details

• Images and Sentiment: Ladybug Friends from ATS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Paper: Doodlebug
• Flower, ribbon, brads from stash

Thanks for stopping by, have a super day

Basic Grey - Spring/Easter

Here is my card for this weeks Basic Grey challenge where the theme is Spring/Easter.

I've used my gorgeous new stamp from Pink Gem Designs called Mimi and Duck..........isn't she just the cutest!!!.......hop over and visit Janet and have a look at her fabulous new designs.

For the challenge I used these beautiful Urban Prairie papers to help make the card nice and 'springy'

Here are the details

• Image: Mimi and Duck from Pink Gem
• Paper: BG Urban Prairie and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon, flowers, gems and brad from stash

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments, have a super day

Sketch Saturday #45 - DT week

Today over on Sketch Saturday it is DT week and it is the turn of my lovely friend Tracie to design the sketch.....isn't it fabulous....I love it, thanks hun.

The prize up for grabs is two lovely PB stamps kindly donated by Tracie herself....see I told you she was lovely!!

And we also welcome Broceliane as our GD for the next two weeks, Broceliane makes stunning cards and we are so pleased she has agreed to join us. The DT have some amazing cards to show you, so hop over for some inspiration.

For my card this week I have used one of the fabulous new Gingersnap releases from ATS . This set is called 'Celebrate' and is to be released on Mon 6th April and you can hop over to the blog right now to have a look at some awesome samples from the DT and you also have the chance to win your very own set.

Here are the details

• Image: Gingersnaps 'celebrate' from ATS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Paper: Rayher and coredinations CS
• Flowers, buttons, ribbon and brad from stash

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments, hope the sun is shining where you are, have a super day

Colour Create - Lilac and blue

Well, I'm just scraping in with this challenge over on Colour Create where the combo is 'Lilac and blue'.

It's not really colours I use alot, so I quickly grabbed this piece of dp from my local craft shop only to discover when I got home that it has snowflakes on it!!!.....oh well, good job I had this Gorjuss girl to stamp up and that combined with the colours makes it wintery but not too Christmassy!!

There is a fab prize up for grabs this week as Tara is celebrating her birthday and they also have over 10,000 hits on the challenge blog.....there are some gorgeous Miss Anya stamps, so I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for this one.....I just adore these stamps!!!

The DT cards are awesome and I will definately be joining in again

Here are the details of my card

• Image: Gorjuss girl from Sugar Nellie
• Medium: Promarkers
• Paper: Rayher and Coredinations CS
• Ribbon, flowers, brads and gems from stash

Thanks for stopping by, have a super day

Ladybug Friends

It's almost time for some yummy scrummy new releases from ATS and as is the norm, we will be previewing these new stamps over the next few days

Today, I have to show you my card using the fab new Ladybug Friends set by Cookie Crumbs.
Over on the blog , you can check out some awesome cards from the rest of the DT and you also have a chance to win your very own set!!!

For my card, I used some fabulous K & Co paper which is covered in ladybirds and snails.....but somehow manged to cover them all up...doh!!!............I think you can just about see them, if you really search lol!!

So, here are the details

• Image and sentiment: Ladybug Friends from ATS
• Paper: K & Co and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon and gems from stash

These along with all the other gorgeous new stamps will be released on Mon 6th April

Thanks for stopping by, have a super day

ATS Anniversary

ATS is celebrating it's 2nd Anniversary and is hosting a contest to win any CC design stamp or set of your choice.

All you have to do is create a card using any of the CC designs, AmyR or Cookie Crumbs set and leave a comment with a link to your card.

One winner will be chosen at random and the other winner will be chosen by the DT, you can read all about it just here .

Time to get creative...........

Pink Gem - 4 stamp giveaway

To celebrate April's fabulous new releases, Janet at Pink Gem Designs is giving you a chance to win 4 new stamps.

All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is leave a comment and post about it on your blog....easy peasy!!!

So, hop on over and join in the fun