A spoon full of sugar

Here is my card for this weeks ASFOS challenge which was a fabulous sketch by GD Tina and the DT cards are totally awesome as always, thanks for the inspiration.

I have used Party Max, from Pink Gem , isn't he cool!! I think he is just perfect for all your birthday boys but he could also be used for any 'school' cards, just colour him differently and voila...he's off to school!!!

Here are the details

• Image: Party Max from Pink Gem designs
• Paper: BG and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: Studio G
• Ribbon and brads from stash

I feel like he's missing something on this card....a few embellies maybe.....I'll add those later when I decide what to do

Anywoo, thanks for stopping by and for any comments you might leave, have a super day

Sketch Saturday #37- DT week

Well, as the name suggests its DT this week over at Sketch Saturday and this week is the turn of none other than my lovely friend and fellow DT member Jeanette . Isn't this sketch amazing???....she says it's her first ever, but I think she's been practising on the sly.....lol!!....only joking sweetie.

This week we have also been very kindly sponsored by Denise from Whimsy Stamps and the prize on offer is two of her gorgeous new designs....hop over to the blog for all the details and to take a peak at the fabulous DT work.

Again, huge thanks to everyone who took part last week, another fantastic response.

Here are the details

• Image: Sweet and Sassy from Sugar Nellie
• Paper: s.e.i. and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Flowers, brads and sentiment tag from stash

I half stamped the image a la Rach (thanks for the inspiration hun) and coloured it using the blending technique. The fancy circle was cut with my new scissors, one curve at a time....it wasn't time consuming at all lol!!....but I love the effect and I think it looks pretty good, considering the scissors are straight and I was cutting a circle!!!!

That's all for today, off to work for me in a few hours, hope you all have a fabby day...thanks for stopping by

ATS DT Challenge #35

Over on the ATS blog this week the challenge is to make something for all your Valentine Treats......how do you make your Valentine Treats pop!!
The DT have come up with some fabulous ideas, so hop straight over to the blog for some great inspiration.

Me, I went for this really simple to make gift bag. The white bag was a pack I received a loooong time ago from my lovely friend Nikki , way back when I just started blogging and I have only just got round to using them!!!....thankyou sweetie. All you do is adhere two pieces of card to the bag and decorate as desired....see I told you it was easy!!!

Here are the details

• Image: Hey Cupid from ATS
• Paper: BG and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: Love sentiments by AmyR at ATS
• Flowers, brads and ribbon from stash

Now all I need to do it buy the choccies to go inside lol!!......if you're interested in the tutorial for how to make this cute little bag, leave a comment and I'll have a search for the link

Thanks for stopping by, have a super day, stay safe and warm

BG sketch challenge and CCT

With this card today I have managed to combine 2 fab challenges....a gorgeous sketch for the Basic Grey Challenge and Valentine for Cute Card Thursday . I have never joined the BG challenge before, but since the purchase of quite a few yummy BG paper packs, I'm sure I will have no trouble taking part again!!...and it seems an age since I joined in with CCT, so it's so nice to be able to partake this week.

Here are the details

• Image: hAngler and stAngler
• Paper: BG Bittersweet and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: from Hugs and Kisses at ATS
• Flowers and brads from stash

And for all those who are patiently waiting........I don't know if I should really be showing this....don't want to ruin my street cred lol!!!........here is the model of Boudicca!!!!

For those who don't know this is for my DS homework, I made the model....my first ever attempt!....(I used a whole 2kg of clay!!).....and Cameron painted it, I think he did a pretty good job for a 9 year old, especially as the running joke applied to him in our house is..............................'sport not art'!!!

Anywoo, thanks for stopping by, have a lovely day and stay warm, wherever you are

Rockin Out - preview

Hi everyone, just popping by with my card for a fabulous new set previewing at ATS . This bundle of cuteness is from the set called Rockin Out....isn't he fab and of course the cute little monkey is by his side. You have a chance to win this cool dude if you pop over to the blog and leave a comment......well what are you waiting for.....get hopping!!

This is the 3rd day of preveiws for some gorgeous new ranges including 'Cookies'....a set full of cookie related stamps including a whole bunch of sentiments....lots of lovin from the oven! and 'Warm and Cozy'.....perfect stamps for get well and winter wishes, scroll down on the blog to have a look at all the amazing examples from the DT.....you are sure to be inspired.

Here are the details

• Image and sentiment: Rockin Out from ATS
• Paper: Doodlebug, BG and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Brads and ribbon from stash

Sorry for the late post, I've been busy making (sorry helping to make!) a clay model of Boudicca for my son's homework....parents were allowed to help!!.....it's drying now just ready for him to paint tomorrow....that's if her arm doesn't fall off lol!!........I'll show you all a pic if I'm brave enough when it's finished!!

That's all folks, thanks for stopping by and for any comments you might leave

Sketch Saturday #36

Welcome to another fabulous new challenge on Sketch Saturday , but before I get to that I just wanted to say.....WOW! and a huge big thankyou to everyone who took part last week, the response was phenomenal, over 200 entries, looks like you all enjoyed the sketch!!

So onto this week, again another amazing sketch by Jo to really get your mojo movin and if that's not enough this week we have been kindly sponsored by Paula at Pollycraft Designs and the prize is 2 fabulous stamps from their new range.

The DT have once again made some delicious samples for your inspiration, so hop over to the blog for all the details and to take a look at their gorgeous work

Here are the details of my card, I've rotated it as my image was the wrong shape, feel free to do the same.

• Image: Picking Apples from Sugar Nellie
• Paper: Urban Prairie by BG and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: Love sentiments by AmyR at ATS
• Flowers and brads from stash

I have used the darker/lighter shading technique on this image and I think it turned out pretty good, so I'm brave enough to show you a close up!!

Thanks for stopping by, have a super day, look forward to all your lovely creations

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I NEED YOUR HELP.....

.....to decide.......Cuttlebug and Nesties......or....Copics

Basically I have a bit of spare cash and I can't decide what to buy. As some of you may know I don't have any machines or cutting aids....just me and my trusty craft knife/scissors and was thinking of getting a Cuttlebug and Nesties, but then because I love the colouring part and want to improve my skills with that I think the time has come to 'upgrade' to Copics, but sadly I don't have enough for both.... :(

Help me out her ladies.......what do I go for?????????????.........your help would be much appreciated....look forward to your thoughts

I told you I'd be back....

Yes, that's right, as promised I'm back with my other card for today. Here is one I made earlier...in true Blue Peter style.....a card using one of the gorgeous new stamps from Pink Gem Designs .

This is sweet Milly, isn't she just adorable waiting to blow out her birthday candle. You can buy her and a whole load more of these little cuties from Janet at Pink Gem, hop over and take a look

Here are the details

• Image: Birthday Milly from Pink Gem
• Paper: The Paper Company
• Medium: Promarkers
• Flowers and ribbon from stash
• Sentiment: Computer generated

Well, that is it for now, got to get to some DT work, thanks for stopping by, have a lovely evening

Friday Sketchers

Here is my card for this weeks Friday Sketchers which was a fabulous sketch by Bea. I really enjoyed working with this one as the shape of the card was a bit different from normal......and because the DT cards were so inspirational.

It's been made for a few days but I've been into work for the past few days and not been able to take a pic....so here it is, last minute...no surprise there then!

Here are the details

• Image: Another sweet Tilda image from my lovely friend Stacey
• Paper: s.e.i. and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: Love sentiments by AmyR at ATS
• Ribbon, flowers and brads from stash

I tried to do the buckle thing on the ribbon, but it didn't look right, hope it's ok just to have it like this

Hope to be back later with another card I have to show you, I was going to do them both at the same time but the photo editing program has packed up again and I can't remember what to do.....typical woman!!....have to wait for the hubby to get back

Also we have a new addition to the family.......no not that!!.........we have a new cat, we got him on Sunday from the rescue centre, his name is Cesc and he's settling in just fine, I'll show you some pics when I get chance

Phew, that turned into a long post, thanks for stopping by, see ya all later...hopefully!!

ATS DT Challenge #34

Hi everyone, just popping by with my card for this week ATS DT challenge where the theme is 'Brads Galore', so lots and lots of brads on your creations this week....see if you can beat my grand total of...6!, yeah I know, not exactly galore, but its all I could manage lol!!

Hop over to the blog to look at all the fabulous creations from the DT and get the details of how to join in the fun

Here are the details

• Image and sentiment: Hugs and Kisses from ATS
• Paper: BG
• Medium: Promarkers
• Flowers and brads from stash

Sorry for the short post but the clock has just ticked past midnight...need to swap blogging for bedding.....zzzzz

Sketch Saturday #35

Happy Saturday everyone and welcome to another fabulous new challenge on Sketch Saturday and another amazing sketch by Jo, I think you'll agree this one is totally awsome.....thanks hun!

The DT totally rocked this sketch so hop over to the blog for some fantastic inspiration.

Thanks to everyone who took part again last week, I think that you all love Jo's sketches as much as I do.

So, this week we have an amazing prize up for grabs donated by Emma Lockley and it is a faublous selection of SU goodies. Now for all you lovers of SU who weren't fortunate enough to win Emma's candy, this could be your chance to get your hands on some gorgeous stash.....check out the blog for all the details

Here are the details of my card

• Image: Tilda with rose from my lovely friend Stacey (she doesn't have a blog, I keep trying to persuade her but so far she is still resisting....I will wear her down....lol!!!)
• Paper: s.e.i and Coredintions CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Flowers and gems from stash
• Sentiment: Love sentiments by AmyR at ATS

Well off to work for me in a few hours, hope you all have a lovely weekend, thanks for stopping by

Review Preview Friday - Hey Cupid, Kisses & Hugs

A late post for me today as I've only just got home from work....booo!, but yeah! another review preview over at ATS . This time it's the turn of Hey Cupid and Hugs and Kisses.....these sets are so adorable...you know you want em!!!!! perfect for Valentines or just sending some lurve!!!

The DT did an amazing job with these cute images, hop over to the blog and take a peak.

I was so inspired by the box and bow which Marlene made that I had to give it a go. I decorated a little box we had left over from Christmas, made the huge bow following the link on Marlene's blog to SCS and then added this cute little bunny image from the Hugs and Kisses set.

Not much to it really, but here are the details

• Image and Sentiment: Hugs and Kisses and AmyR stamps from ATS
• Paper: Rayher and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon from stash

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely evening...what's left of it

Review Preview Friday...hmmm, are you sure!

Ha that got you all thinking....it is actually Tuesday, but since there aren't enough Fridays in the month to review all the gorgeous releases from ATS we're doing one today. So now it's the turn of Diane's wonderful winter set called Snowfriends.

The DT rocked this set yet again, so many different samples are now showing on the ATS blog so hot foot it straight over there and take some inspiration from their amazing creations.

Here are the details of my card

• Image and sentiment: Snowfriends from ATS
• Paper: Dream Street and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Flowers, brads and spacer beads from stash

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I have also received some super gorgeous awards from my blogging buddies, thankyou ladies so much for your kindness, friendship and inspiration.

I have received these two beautiful awards from Michele and Val

And this beautiful award from Anki , Tracie and Mel

I am so pleased to have received these and I think most people have had them by now, so I pass them onto...YOU....yes YOU!!

Sketch Saturday #34

Wow another week has come and gone and of course that can only mean one thing....another fabulous sketch over on Sketch Saturday ...and what a fabulous sketch it is too....I really love this one!

Thanks again to all you lovely people who joined in with us last week, I did manage to see a few of you, but not as many as I would like.....I will do better this week...promise!!

The DT's cards are of course totally awesome, stop by the blog and take a look at the talent on display.

Here are the details

• Image: Tilda from Magnolia
• Paper: BG Bittersweet...aren't they the yummiest!!!
• Medium: Promarkers
• Flowers, brads and all the gems from stash

Well, I think that's gonna be all for today as I have to go to work in a few hours, thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend

Review Preview Friday

It's Review Preview Friday over on the All That Scraps blog today and this week is the turn of the AmyR Wedding and Love Sentiments. These sets are so fabulous and so versatile, suitable for of course weddings but also with so many sentiments....they are perfect for all you Valentine greetings.

The DT did an amazing job, yet again, so hop over to the blog for some inspiration

Here are the details

• Image and Sentiment: AmyR stamps from ATS
• Paper: Stacy Claire Boyd and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Ribbon and gems from stash

Sorry for the late post but I only just got back from work, hope you all had a lovely day, thanks for stopping by

Paper Pleasing Digital Images

Here I have to show you a card made using these new digital images from Julie Buhler . Julie has designed a set of encouraging verses, perfect for that special someone who needs a little 'lift'.

The DT did an amazing job, which as always you can check out here and of course these images are available right now from ATS

I have kept mine very simple, so that the image is the main focus of the card, but you can easily combine the words with other stamps, as demonstrated over on the blog.

Here are the details...not much to it really

• Image: Paper Pleasing Digital Stamps by Julie Buhler at ATS
• Paper: the Paper Company and Coredinations CS
• Ribbon, flowers and brads from stash

Thanks for stopping by, hopefully I'll be back later with another card to show you, have a lovely day

ATS DT Challenge #32

The DT was set the challenge this week to make one of these gorgeous double pocket bags...don't you think they are so cute...just perfect for a little gift, or a card and gift card, the possiblilites are endless and a real challenge to see how much you can stuff in lol!!

The tutorial for how to make this little purse is on SCS just here , so if you feel like having a go, hope over to the ATS blog , marvel at all the fantabulous......yeh it is it word!!!.....examples from my fellow DT, then upload yours into the gallery so we can all come take a look!!

Here are the details

• Image: Hugs and Kisses from ATS
• Paper: I think BG
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: Love sentiments from AmyR at ATS
• Ribbon and flowers from stash

Gotta run, started reading 'Twilight' on Sunday and have less than 50 pages to go...it's mesmerizing...need to find out what happens next!!

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely evening

New Technique

Following on from my comment yesterday about a technique I had tried with the Promarkers, I had a little play last night and thought I'd show you the results......if you're interested. It doesn't work exactly the same as the Copics, cos there aren't enough colours, but I will certainly be using it if I have the right mix.

The one on the right is coloured as I normally would with the pens straight onto the paper, the one on the left is coloured by picking up the deeper colour with the paler colour and using that to shade.

I have tried to stick to similar colours to show you the difference.

Both dresses have been coloured Pastel Pink, but for the one on the right I used Coral to shade and the one on the left I used Ruby, picking the colour up with the Pastel Pink.

Now those of you who are familiar with the colours of the Promarkers will know that you could never directly lay Ruby onto Pastel Pink as the colours are just poles apart.....but with this technique I think you'll agree you get a really good blend of a rich vibrant colour which gives a feeling of light and makes the image more 'alive'

I have also used this technique on the hair, sleeves, tights and shoes

The tutorial for the Copics which I have based this on can be found here

I would love to know what you all think, feel free to leave a comment

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day

Friday Sketchers

Here is my card for this weeks Friday Sketchers which was this gorgeous sketch by Kristine .....I love it!

I have moved the flowers to the bottom but kept everything else the same....hope that's ok.

I have also tried a new technique with the colouring on the hat and the trousers, where you use the blender pen to apply the colour. I saw it on a tutorial for Copics and thought I would see if it worked with the promarkers....I need a bit more practise, but I would love to know what you think.....better, worse or just the same??.....any comments or constructive critisism gratefully received!!!

Here are the details

• Image: Sweet and Sassy from Sugar Nellie
• Paper: s.e.i. and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: Love sentiments by AmyR at ATS
• Flowers, brads and ribbon from stash

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you might leave, have a super Sunday

Sketch Saturday #33

Morning all,

Happy Saturday and welcome to another fabulous sketch by Jo for Sketch Saturday . Thanks to everyone who took part last week for Emma's DT sketch, the response was awesome....a great start to the new year.

This week we have been kindly sponsored by Janet at PINK GEM DESIGNS who is offering one lucky winner one of the funky animals... 'knitting cow'....aww she's adorable! Don't forget to check my sidebar, where Janet is also offering her own blog candy, but you'll have to be quick...it ends tomorrow

As always the DT did an amazing job with the sketch, I'm truly thrilled to be working with such a talented and friendly group of ladies, they inspire me so much and I hope they do the same for you...hop over to the blog to take a look....you will not be disappointed.

Here are the details of my card

I flipped the sketch cos I didn't think the sentiment was gonna fit and then I didn't put it where I was gonna anyway.....oh well, best laid plans and all that!!!

• Image: Cat with Cuppa from PINK GEM DESIGNS
• Paper: s.e.i and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Flowers and brads from stash

No work for me today, I've got the whole weekend off, so time for more crafting yeah!!!

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you might leave, they always make me smile, have a super day

A spoon full of sugar

This week on ASFOS is a wonderful sketch by the gorgeously talented Nikki , just perfect for easing us all into the new year....thanks hun!

I love this sketch cos as Bev kindly pointed out on her blog, we all have single sheets of pp that don't really match with anything else, so it's a great way to use these up.

I have taken more than a little inspiration for my card from the one Camilla made, which you can view here .....isn't it gorgeous.

Here are the details

• Image: Willow with cookies from WOJ
• Paper: No name sorry...and Coredinations CS
• Medium: Promarkers
• Sentiment: AmyR Love sentiments from ATS
• Flowers, ribbon and brads from stash

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