Treat Yourself!

Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's been a busy time this month and I haven't given myself much time for crafting apart from design team projects. I knew I wanted to make something with this adorable image from Sweet November Stamps as soon as I saw it though, so while the kids were amusing themselves I got on with colouring. 

'Sale-abration Fairwee' is excited to be going on a shopping spree for her friends and maybe a little something for herself too! Her background is of twinkling stars and rainbow colours as she's shopping in a magical land.

She is so happy, that she's leaving a rainbow trail behind her as she flies.

She has her magic gold Weesa card at the ready!

The tag holds a little surprise...

Thanks for stopping by today.

I wish you a fantastic festive season.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Cardstock
• Tag and banner dies
• Die cut star background
• Distress Inks - Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade & Peacock Feathers
• Distress Oxides - Clover Leaf, Wilted Violet & Fired Brick
• Papermania Gems
• Twine
• ProMarkers - Raw Sienna, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Red, Lipstick Red, Bright Orange, Mango, Lemon, Green, Mint Green, True Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, French Navy, Violet, Lilac, Powder Blue, Tea Green, Coral, Dusky Pink, Oatmeal, Almond, Pink Pearl, Wild Orchid, Holly, Lush Green, Burnt Orange, Spice & Walnut
• Prismacolor Pencils - Mulberry & Blush Pink
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• Gel Pens

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2151 ATG
2. Simon Says (Wednesday) - Bling It On
3. Passion For Markers - WK621 ATG Mega Christmas Challenge
4. The Corrosive Challenge - #12 ATG
5. The Crafter's Cafe - #280 Favourites (rainbows & bling)

Winter Vacation at The Paper Shelter

  Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another challenge at The Paper Shelter. We are giving you plenty of time to enter this one as it's our 4 week winter break.

I have used Follow The Stars for a snowy layered card.

I used cool wintry colours for the image.

The card is made up of a few layers including some snowfall acetate.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Snowfall acetate
• Die-cut snowflake corner and individual snowflake
• Papermania Shimmer Dots
• 3D foam squares
• Sizzix Christmas Shadow Box dies
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Ivory, Saddle Brown, Cocoa, Walnut, Cool Grey 4, Powder Blue, Arctic Blue, Midnight Blue, China Blue, Cornflower, Lilac, Lavender, Amethyst, Buttercup & Sunflower
• Prismacolor Pencils - Lilac, Nectar, Dark Brown & Hot Pink
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Inspiration Station - #19 Star Light, Star Bright (photo inspiration - the stars)
2. Simon Says (Monday) - Cold As Ice
3. Passion For Markers - WK621 ATG Mega Christmas Challenge
4. Cut It Up - #240 Holiday Cards
5. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - #12 ATG
6. Winter Wonderland - Anything Christmas Goes

Dare To Dream at Tiddly Inks

 Hello Tiddly Peeps,

Well the weather outside is frightful, so I'm inside with a hot drink and crafting time! Christy gave the team some brand new images to play with so I am showcasing "Dare To Dream" today. Check out the other new images while your'e over at the Etsy store.

I added a dreamy galaxy sky background to create a CAS card, as I wanted to let the image be the star without lots of embellishments.

Thanks for stopping by today.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• ProMarkers - Primrose, Lavender, Lilac, Pink Pearl, Amethyst, Purple, Plum, Aubergine, Lemon, Powder Blue, Arctic Blue, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Caramel, Champagne, Dusky Pink, Putty, Almond, Indigo Blue, French Navy, Aegean, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Cool Grey 1 & 2
• Posca Paint Pen - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Creative Fingers - #220 ATG
2. Crafts Galore Encore - #94 ATG
3. Colour Crazy - WK48 ATG
4. Passion For Markers - WK621 ATG Mega Christmas Challenge
5. Inspiration Station - #19 Star Light, Star Bright (photo inspiration - the stars)
6. Incy Wincy Designs - Dec 6-19 Color Palette

11th Birthday Blog Hop at The Paper Shelter

 Good Morning lovely crafters!

Welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop, in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 11th Birthday on the 8th of December!  This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

The theme for this special challenge is:

CELEBRATIONS

I have used 'Vintage Tea Cups' for a shabby chic layered birthday card.

If you've arrived here from Natascha, then you're heading in the right direction!  If not, then you'll want to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, because you don't want to miss out on this one.  Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog.

From here, you will need to hop on over to Patsy. Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available in store!

Good Luck!  Hope you've enjoyed the Hop so far!

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Paper and elements from Basic Grey Mint Julep collection
• Lace
• ProMarkers - Umber, Burnt Sienna, Caramel, Sandstone, Pastel Beige, Champagne, Ivory & Warm Grey 1

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafts Galore Encore - #94 ATG
2. The Corrosive Challenge - #11 ATG
3. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #510 ATG
4. Creative Fingers - #220 ATG
5. Colour Crazy - WK47 ATG
6. Allsorts Challenge - WK652 Hand Stamped/Digital Image

 

Not A Creature Was Stirring.... Except For A Mouse!

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

Snow has fallen and we're getting that much closer to Christmas, so what better time to share a festive make! I have used the cute subscriber freebie, 'Tot Mouse' from Sweet November Stamps for this decorated wooden frame.

I went with traditional colours and a spots and candy stripes theme.

Isn't he adorable with his little candy cane?

Thanks for joining me today

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Wooden frame ornament
• Patterned paper
• Liquid Pearls - White Opal
• Twine
• Candy Cane charm
• ProMarkers - Warm Grey 1+2, Cool Grey 1+2, Sunkissed Pink, Dusky Pink, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Tan, Satin, Poppy, Red, Lipstick Red, Holly, Lush Green, Green, Yellow, Buttercup, Lemon & Primrose

I am entering my ornament into the following challenges:

1. Creative Fingers - #219 ATG
2. Crafts Galore Encore - #93 ATG
3. Colour Crazy - WK46 ATG
4. Creative Knockouts - #428 ATG
5. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #509 ATG

Say Something at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another challenge with Team B at The Paper Shelter. This week is a fun theme as we'd like you to Say Something on your creation. A sentiment, a quote - anything with some wording is great.

I have used Dreamcatcher for a layered card with an uplifting quote.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Papermania Amethyst Infusion border strips
• Cardstock
• Brads
• Spellbinders label die
• Swarovski Xirius Hotfix elements
• ProMarkers - Forest Green, Grass, Apple, Pumpkin, Amber, Plum, Amethyst, Wild Orchid, Pink Pearl, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Pastel Green, Tea Green, Buttercup & Primrose

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Your Scrapbook Place - November ATG
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - November ATG
3. Creative Fingers - #219 ATG
4. The Paper Funday Challenge - #35 ATG
5. The Corrosive Challenge - #11 ATG
6. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #509 ATG
   
   
   

Almost Christmas at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

We're getting close to the festive season, so this week's theme at The Paper Shelter is 'Christmas is Coming'. We have some amazing Christmas and Winter images that will fit this theme perfectly, so please come on over and join us.

I have used 'Gingerbread House' for a simple square card using some fun paper and traditional colours.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• My Minds Eye designer paper - Sleigh Bells Ring
• Black cardstock
• ProMarkers - Burnt Orange, Spice, Ginger, Apricot, Vanilla, Ivory, Crimson, Poppy, Lipstick Red, Carmine, Pastel Pink, Forest Green, Grass, Leaf Green, Cool Grey 1+2 & Pastel Green

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Creations - #427 ATG
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - November ATG
3. Creative Fingers - #218 ATG
4. The Crafter's Cafe - #277 ATG
5. Simon Says (Monday) - Any Holiday Occasion
6. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #508 ATG

Spooktacular Spice Fairy

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's almost Halloween so I had to make one last spooky creation! I've been colouring scenes using Sweet November images lately, so I thought I would change things up with a pop up front step panel card (this name is so long I usually just call it a 3D card!). For some reason I always end up using this style for Halloween cards. I never give them, but they make fantastic decor pieces.

The Pumpkin Spice Fairy has decided to stick around to watch the Trick or Treaters, so she's dressed in her favourite Halloween colours and chilling out in a cup with her PSL!

I just need to add a piece of twine to the back so I can hang this as a decoration with my others.

Thanks for stopping by

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Recollections patterned paper/embellishments - Boo
• Recollections lazer cut card - Ravenshead Manor
• Recollections Bat and Skull stickers
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Spice, Ginger, Apricot, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Burnt Sienna, Tea Green, Black, Cool Grey 5, Plum, Amethyst, Aubergine, Grass, Holly, Lush Green, Green, Walnut, Saddle Brown, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin & Amber
• Prismacolor Pencils - Pumpkin Orange, Crimson Red, White
• Sakura Gelly Roll - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Creative Knockouts - #425 ATG
2. Creative Fingers - #218 ATG
3. The Paper Funday Challenge - #34 ATG/Halloween/Purple
4. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #508 ATG
5. Creative Craft Cottage - #145 Autumn/Halloween

Thank-fall at Tiddly Inks

 Hello Tiddly Peeps,

I don't know about you but I'm so not ready for winter yet. I can really feel it coming though with the freezing winds we are having right now. Brrr.

'Pumpkin Patch Molly' is feeling the same, so I've added her to a warm-coloured Thanks card, perfect for autumn days.

Be sure to catch up with all the latest news in our Facebook Group

Thanks for stopping by

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card blank
• Recollections patterned paper
• Burlap
• Thanks dies
• Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Blush, Burnt Orange, Spice, Pumpkin, Amber, Olive Green, Marsh Green, Pear Green, Black, Cool Grey 4 + 5, Firebrick, Red, Bright Green, Leaf Green, Lime Green & Meadow

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2143 ATG
2. Allsorts - WK647 ATG/VIntage
3. Craft Rocket - #86 Autumn/Mushrooms
4. Dream Valley - #257 Circles
5. CCC Digi Creations - #130 Autumn/Halloween

Going Digital at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

This week's theme at The Paper Shelter is super easy - you just have to use a Digital Image!

I have used 'Mysterious Skull & Roses' to create a shadow box frame as a gift for a friend.

I wanted my background to have a look of a smoky atmosphere

I bought these skull beads to make some jewellery and had some left over. So glad I did as they are perfect for this project.

Black and red flowers are the perfect finishing touch

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Cardstock
• Leather cord
• Skull beads
• Petal Lu flowers
• ProMarkers 
• Prismacolor pencils

I am entering my shadow box into the following challenges:

1. Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2142 ATG
2. Simon Says (Monday) - Spooky/Halloween
3. Simon Says (Wednesday) - Spooky/Halloween
4. Creative Fingers - #217 ATG
5. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - #10 ATG
6. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - October Anything Halloween

A Little Spooky

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I've been having fun with some spooky images from Sweet November to create a Halloween Scene. I merged from 'Vampire Cavern', 'Spooky Full Moon', 'Spooky Tree', 'Bubbling Cauldron' and 'Tree Friend Hawthorn'. I had another go at the fog technique as it's so perfect for this kind of scene.

Thanks for stopping by

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• ProMarkers - Pink Pearl, Soft Lime, Warm Grey 1-5, Cool Grey 1, Grass, Leaf Green, Lime Green, Walnut, Raw Sienna, Umber, Saddle Brown, Sunkissed Pink, Coral, Holly, Forest Green, Sandstone, Sunflower, Gold, Champagne, Midnight Blue, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue, Powder Blue, Slate, Violet, Indigo, Prussian, Wild Orchid & Cornflower
• Gelly Roll - White

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says (Monday) - Spooky/Halloween
2. Pammie's Inky Pinkie's - #2142 ATG
3. CCC Digi Creations - #130 Autumn/Halloween
4. Crafty Calendar - Halloween
5. Creative Craft Cottage - #145 Autumn/Halloween
6. Cupcake Inspirations - #530 Halloween Fun

Layer It Up at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's time for another challenge from team B at The Paper Shelter and this time we are going to Layer It Up.  

As it's now what my son loves to call "Spooky Month", I had to use a Halloween Image. You can grab 'My Adorable Little Witch' in the store as well as many other awesome images.

I've added several layers plus texture using an embossing folder, ribbons and sequins. I gave my witch a little Elphaba vibe with green skin,

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Core'dinations Kraft Core cardstock
• Ribbons
• Sequins
• Sizzix Spooky sentiment die
• Posca paint pen - white
• ProMarkers - Bright Green, Leaf Green, Apple, Meadow Green, Cool Grey 5, Black, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Pine, Forest Green, Burnt Orange, Spice, Pumpkin, Gold, Plum, Purple, Poppy, Red, Sunflower, Grass, Satin, Champagne, Caramel, Cocoa, Sandstone, Burgundy, Lipstick Red, Cobalt Blue & Arctic Blue
• Prismacolor pencils - Pumpkin Orange, Grass Green, Dark Green & Black

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. TTCRD - Oct 5 ATG
2. Double D - Owls or Pumpkins
3. Incy Wincy - Halloween/Be Thankful
4. CCC Digi Creations - #130 Autumn/Halloween
5. The Paper Funday Challenge - #34 ATG/Halloween/Purple
6. Cupcake Inspirations - #529 ATG

Guest Designer at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

I am delighted to be a guest designer for Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge today. I chose to use 'New Baby' from Twinkle Lane Designs

I love making neutral baby cards as all the pink and blue get a bit much for me after a while! It's also great to have something ready for that last-minute notice.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Card blank
• Cardstock
• Ribbon
  
• Twine
• ProMarkers - Warm Grey 2-5, Mustard, Pastel Yellow, Buttercup, Cool Grey 1-5, Satin, Ivory, Vanilla, Canary, Yellow, Sunflower, Tulip, Sunkissed Pink & Dusky Pink

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says (Wednesday) - ATG
2. TTCRD - 28 Sep ATG
3. CCC Digi Creations - No Patterned Paper