Lemon Shortbread Etsy Store - New release

  Just to let you know that there has been a new release in the Lemon Shortbread Etsy Store:

  This image is called "Romantic Blooms".

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Tuesday 30 January 2018

 Welcome to another challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.

The challenge this fortnight is "anything goes".

 For my bright and cheery card I have used the Lemon Shortbread image called "60s Love and Peace" and I have coloured the image in with Promarkers.

I have used various odds and ends of papers to make this card.  I had a DCWV paper pad which I've not used for a while.  One of the papers had a paisley print with a light blue background so I have coloured two in with my Yellow Promarker and two with my Amber Promarker and fussy cut around as they match the paisley print of this girl's dress.

I have finished the card with some ribbon, die-cut sentiment and some gems.

Promarkers used: 

Face/skin - Saffron, Spice and Oatmeal 
Hair - Raw Sienna, Spice and Cocoa

Dress/boots - Yellow, Sunflower, Forest Green, Amber and Pumpkin
Heart - Red and Poppy Red.

I am entering this card into the following challenges: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes/no optional twist
I Love Promarkers - Embossing
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Simon Says - Layer it up
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Polkadoodles - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional theme of "something new"
Crafty Friends - Anything goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything goes with the option of Valentine
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps - New release

  Today sees the arrival of two new images in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:

 This is a PRE-COLOURED  digital art image called "Monarch Butterfly". 

This is a PRE-COLOURED  digital art image called "Two Ladybugs". 

Happy 80th Birthday to a Very Special Friend

 It is a friend's 80th birthday today so she needed a very special card.  Off I went to look through my Debbi Moore CDs and I decided upon using my "Art Deco Roaring 1920s" CD.

 I love this CD and would have loved to have been around to wear clothes like this!!  I decided to make an A4 gatefold card so I used various backing papers, decoupage, toppers and an insert to decorate the front, inside and back of the card.

I have finished the card off with a fastener, flowers from the CD and a Craftwork Cards die-cut sentiment.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes

Aud Sentiments - Anything goes with sentiment

Crafting with Friends - Anything goes

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes/no optional twist
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Simon Says - Layer it up
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional theme of "something new"

Colour Crazy Challenge Blog - Friday 26 January 2018

  Good morning.  It is time for another challenge over at the Colour Crazy Challenge Blog.

The topic this week is "anything goes".

PLEASE NOTE:  We are a colouring challenge and therefore to take part in the challenge you MUST have coloured something on your card/creation.

 This week our sponsor is "Little Miss Muffet".

 I have decided to make a little tag for a boys' present.  I have used the Little Miss Muffet Stamps image called "Polka Dot Pals Andy".  I have coloured my image in with Promarkers and inked around the edge with a blue chalk ink pad.

The backing papers are scraps from my "bit box".  The pearlised card I have embossed with a star embossing folder to match the stars on Andy's pyjama bottoms. I have also used some textured yellow card and cut out some stars with my Gemini machine.

I have finished the tag off with a die-cut sentiment and some ribbon.

Promarkers used: 

Face/skin - Saffron, Spice and Oatmeal 
Hair - Ivory, Sunflower and Pastel Yellow

Clothing/controller - Cyan, Cobalt Blue, Sunflower, Gold, Burgundy, Forest Green and Ice Grey 3.

I am entering this card into the following challenges: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes

Crafting with Friends - Anything goes

The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything goes
Simon Says - Tag it
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Lots of layers
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes/no optional twist
I Love Promarkers - Embossing
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Simon Says - Layer it up
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything goes
The Paper Shelter - Shades of blue
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything goes
Little Miss Muffet - Anything goes
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Polkadoodles - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional theme of "something new"

CRICUT ITEMS FOR SALE

I have for sale on E-bay 4 lots of Cricut items.

They are as follows:

LOT 1

Here I have for sale a CRICUT EXPRESSION electronic die-cutting machine. In the bundle you will get the following:

Cricut Expression machine with cables and manuals

Plantin School Cartridge (which has NEVER been linked to a Gypsy machine)

Set of 5 primary colour pens for use in the machine - they have never been opened

3 deep cut blades - never opened

Two 12" x 24" mats - never opened

Spatula - used

Picking tool - used

Cover especially for the Cricut Expression machine - used

Storage bag for the Cricut tools.

This machine has been tested before listing and is still working perfectly. It needs to go to a home that will make more use of it than I can.

FOR COLLECTION ONLY form the MK41 area of Bedford, UK due to the weight of the machine and the other items included in this bundle.

  

These are close-up pictures of the left-hand side and right-hand side of the main picture to show you the amazing amount of items that is included in this lot.

Starting price is £40.00.

LOT 2 

Here I have for sale a CRICUT ELEGANT CAKES CARTRIDGE AND MANUAL.

This cartridge has NEVER been linked to a Gypsy machine.

Please note: this item is being listed elsewhere so this auction may close early if it sells.

Starting price is £5.00 with £2.90 postage in the UK only.

LOT 3

Here I have for sale a CRICUT ACCENT ESSENTIALS CARTRIDGE AND MANUAL.

This cartridge has NEVER been linked to a Gypsy machine.

Please note: this item is being listed elsewhere so this auction may close early if it sells.

Starting price is £5.00 with £2.90 postage in the UK only.

LOT 4

Here I have for sale a CRICUT DOODLE CHARMS CARTRIDGE AND MANUAL.

This cartridge has NEVER been linked to a Gypsy machine.

Please note: this item is being listed elsewhere so this auction may close early if it sells.

Starting price is £5.00 with £2.90 postage in the UK only.

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps - New release

 Today sees the arrival of a new image in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:

  This set is called "Lavender Illusion".  

In this set you will get two different levels of grayscale images.

This set is available in the Etsy Store at a special introductory price of $2.00 (instead of the original price of $3.00).

  Hurry as this offer ends on 28 January 2018.

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps - New release

  Today sees the arrival of a new image in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:

 This set is called "Butterfly and Ladybug".  

In this set you will get the image "Monarch Butterfly" and "Two Ladybugs".

This set is available in the Etsy Store at a special introductory price of $3.50 (instead of the original price of $5.00).

 Hurry as this offer ends on 22 January 2018.

Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Friday 19 January 2018

Here is my weekly inspiration post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Monthly Challenge Blog. 

Just a reminder that the Monthly Blog Challenge topic is "NEW BEGINNINGS" eg New Year, new home, new job, new stash etc.

This week the Design Team were challenged to "BRIGHT COLOURS" by Lozzy.

Here is my inspiration post with this theme.

For my card I have used the Ching-Chou Kuik image called "Ladybug" (which comes in a set of two other images - Seahorse and Dragonflies). I have coloured the image in with Promarkers.

The backing papers I have are from my stash and I have used my Tim Holtz distressing tool around all their edges and the digital image to get some texture.

I have finished the card off with some red satin ribbon, pearls, Craftwork Cards die-cut sentiment and some twine.

Promarkers used: 

Ladybug - Ice Grey 2, Ice Grey 3, Poppy, Berry Red, Cocoa, Henna

Flowers - Orchid, Amethyst and Purple

Leaves - Lush Green, Pine, Bright Green and Forest Green

Background - Primrose and Buttercup.

I am entering this card into the following challenges: 

Di's Digi Designs - Birthdays

Sweet Stampin - Lots of layers

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything goes

A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Anything goes

Digi Choosday - Anything goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Distresssing

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes

Inspiration Destination - Anything goes with the optional twist of wet or dry embossing

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything goes

Fab n Funky - Girly

Simon Says - Add a sentiment

Aud Sentiments - Anything goes and sentiment
Polkadoodles - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional twist of male birthday
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Brown Sugar - Birthday

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps - New release

 Today sees the arrival of a new image in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:

  This set is called "Night Shadow".  

In this set you will get two different levels of grayscale images.

This set is available in the Etsy Store at a special introductory price of $2.00 (instead of the original price of $3.00).

  Hurry as this offer ends on 21 January 2018.

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Tuesday 16 January 2018

  Welcome to another challenge over at the Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog.

The challenge this fortnight is "anything goes".

For my card I have used the Lemon Shortbread image called "80s in the City".  I have coloured the image in with Promarkers. 

The backing papers I have used are the last of a First Edition paper pad I've had for a few years now.

I have finished the card off with some organza ribbon, Craftwork Cards die-cut sentiment and lots of pearls.

Promarkers used: 

Face/skin - Saffron, Spice and Oatmeal 
Hair - Cocoa and Henna

Outfit - Antique Pink, Salmon Pink and Cocktail Pink

Buildings - Ice Grey 1 and 2

Sky - Pastel Blue

Ground - Sandstone and Ivory.

I am entering this card into the following challenges: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes/twist of something new ie baby, home, job, stash etc
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
A Snowflakes Promise - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes with the optional twist of new ie home/baby/wedding
Simon Says - Use patterned paper
Cute Card Thursday - Something new (new image and some new organza ribbon that I got for Christmas)
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional twist of one for the ladies
Di's Digi Designs - Birthdays
Sweet Stampin - Lots of layers
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything goes
A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Something new (new pearls and some new organza ribbon I got for Christmas from a crafty friend)
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes

Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps - New release

  Today sees the arrival of a new image in the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Etsy Store:

 This image is called "Love Barn Owl".  

In this set you will get two different levels of grayscale images.

This set is available in the Etsy Store at a special introductory price of $2.00 (instead of the original price of $3.00).

  Hurry as this offer ends on 16 January 2018.

Colour Crazy Challenge Blog - Friday 12 January 2018

 Today sees the start of another challenge over at the Colour Crazy Challenge Blog.

The topic as always is "anything goes".

This week we have NO sponsor but Ruth has some Blog Candy to send out to the challenge winner instead.

For my card I have used the Lemon Shortbread image called "Flowers and Curls" and I have coloured her in with my Promarkers.

The backing papers I have used are from a paper pad from B&M. The quality of this paper is excellent.

I have finished the card off with some die-cut flowers with card candi centres (I have used a Die-sire flower and leaf die that I got for Christmas), lace and a Craftwork Cards die-cut sentiment.

Promarkers used: 

Face/skin - Saffron, Spice and Oatmeal 

Hair - Sandstone, Khaki and Putty

Flowers/leaves - Salmon Pink, Antique Pink, Tulip Yellow, Orange, Azure, True Blue, Bright Green and Forest Green.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Love to Create - Anything creative/mixed media goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes/twist of something new ie baby, home, job, stash etc (new flower and leaf die used that I got for Christmas)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Layer it up
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes
A Snowflakes Promise - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes with the optional twist of new ie home/baby/wedding
Simon Says - Use patterned paper
Little Miss Muffet - Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - Something new (I have made the flowers/leaves with a new die set I got for Christmas)
Polkadoodles - Anything goes
QKR Stampede - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional twist of one for the ladies

Ching-Chou Kuik's Digital Stamps Inspiration Post - Friday 12 January 2018

  Here is my weekly inspiration post for the Ching-Chou Kuik Digital Stamps Monthly Challenge Blog. 

Before I do I'd like to remind you that our challenge this month is "NEW BEGINNINGS" is new stash, New Year, new home, new job etc.

This week the Design Team were challenged to "dots and/or stripes".

Here is my inspiration post with this theme.

For my card I have used the image called "Orchid in Spring" and I have coloured my image in with Promarkers.

The backing papers are by my friend Lozzy.

I have finished my card off with stamped sentiment, lace and lilac dew drops.

Promarkers used: 

Face/skin - Saffron, Spice and Oatmeal 

Hair - Sandstone, Khaki and Pastel Beige

Flowers - Amethyst, Orchid, Lavender and Amber

Leaves - Lush Green, Bright Green and Forest Green

Snails - Henna and Cocoa

Sky - Blue Pearl.

I am entering this card into the following challenges: 

Unicorn Challenge - Anything goes

Paper Creator - Anything goes

Let's Craft and Create - Anything goes with the option of love is in the air

Emerald City Crafts - Anything goes

Love to Create - Anything creative/mixed media goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes/twist of something new ie baby, home, job, stash etc

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything goes

Digi Choosday - Anything goes

Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Layer it up

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything goes

Crafty Creations - Anything goes

A Snowflakes Promise - Anything goes

Creative Moments - Anything goes with the optional twist of new ie home/baby/wedding

Fab n Funky - Happy (happy birthday for me)

Simon Says - Use patterned paper

Polkadoodles - Anything goes

QKR Stampede - Anything goes

Crafty Catz - Anything goes with the optional twist of one for the ladies