The Paper Shelter Blog Hop winner

Hi there , just a quick post to let you know that the Paper shelter has drawn the Blog Hop Winners

If you pop over to  the paper shelter challenge you will find a list of all the winners.

The winner of my blog comments is 

"CARMEN-  http://carmenscreationss.blogspot.co.uk/ "

you can claim your prize Here 

Thank you for all the lovely comments.

The Crafters Cafe Challenge Make it sparkle

Hi there, and welcome to this weeks challenge at The crafters cafe challenge, the theme is

"MAKE IT SPARKLE"

sorry for the pants photo, it's these dark nights.

We are being sponsored by fred-she-said this week and the DT were kindly given an image to work from, I chose Catchin Flakes Digi and Christmas Papers 1 2009, coloured with  copics and glitter, memory box tree die, spellbinders and loads of little blue gems,

I'm entering this in the following;

Try it on Tuesday Trees

Tuesday throwdown What Christmas means to you (Fun)

oldie but a goodie Winter

card mania Winter Wonderland

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The Paper Shelter- Anything goes

Hiya, well I don't know about you but I really enjoyed our hop.

This week at The Paper Shelter the theme is

"ANYTHING GOES"

But this time the challenge will last for three weeks, so the DT can have a well earned break over the Christmas period

I decided to use Christmas Elf, coloured with copics and lashings of glitter, the papers are from Dovecraft, the little wooden tree I coloured with copics and stuck clear gems on, the sentiment is made on my computer .

The prize this week as always is a $30 gift voucher if you use a TPS image or 3 digi's of your choice for any other image.

I'm entering this in the following;

papertake weekly Last Christmas card

Emerald faeries Christmas

Stamping sensation Free & Easy

OSAAT Anything goes

card mania challenges Winter wonderland

cardmakin mamas Happy holidays

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The Crafter's Cafe Challenge #

Hi there, I know 2 posts in one day!!! I'll be getting a nose bleed soon.

It's just the way it's worked out this week, thank goodness for scheduling,

This week at The crafters cafe the theme is

"RED AND LOTS OF IT"

We were kindly sponsored this week by limited runs stamps and I chose this cheeky little snowman, I coloured him with copics used lashings of glitter, the papers were a freebie from a magazine, poinsettia flowers, spellbinder, silver snowflake charm, and some clear gems.

I'm entering this in the following;
inky impressions Winter and snow
fab n funky A touch of frost
abc-challenge A=Almost Christmas
everybody-art Winter
emerald faeries Christmas
the pink elephant Winter
lexis creations Winter
IDIC Christmas card
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The Paper Shelter 3rd Birthday Hop

Good Morning fellow crafter's and welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop and this is in celebration of their reaching their 3rd Birthday on December 8th. It will be a two week Challenge and both Design Teams are taking part.

The Hop is our way of inviting you to join in with us and this one is a  "Special Birthday" theme, which I know is extremely popular!!!! If you have landed here from Lorraine's then you're heading in the right direction - if not then you'll want to head on back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, as you'll not want to miss out on this one! Our Design Team have worked very hard and are showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper ShelterWebsite and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky com mentor a digi of their choice as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blogspot.

I have used Adorable Fireman that I coloured with copics, laquered the badge and eyes, used Basic Grey papers, little Claire sentiment stamp, red pearls and Nestie's.

From here you will need to hop on over to Eileen's Blog  Don't forget to leave your comment for a chance of winning your choice of one of the fab digi's available in store.

Hop! Hop! Hop!

Good luck and hope you're enjoying it so far.

I'm entering this in the following

papertake weekly Anything goes
cards for men Anything goes
OSAAT Use a digi
challenges 4 everybody Anything goes
crafty creations challenges Anything but Christmas

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The Paper Shelter #139

Hi there, wow it is sooooo cold here, heating has defo gone on this week. 

But it's lovely and warm in my Bats Cave, which is a good job as I'm so behind with my Christmas card orders. 

This week at The paper shelter The theme is

" Shopping Spree"

Well I'm sure there's plenty of that going on at the moment.

I've combined two images for this one, the girls are Sharing a rainy day and the shopping bags are from Shopping Girl My Hubby is a bit of a wiz on photoshop and cut and pasted them on for me.

I coloured with copics, used glitter on the trim, Dovecraft papers, cream ribbon, a new butterfly die that I seem to have gone overboard on, a pearl slider and the butterflies have little pearls on.

The prize this week as always is a $30 gift voucher if you use a TPS image or 3 digi's of your choice for any other image.

I'm entering this in the following;

emerald faeries Ribbon/lace and bling

oldie but a goodie challenge Ribbon or Lace

top tip Tuesday Be Krafty

challenges 4 everybody Anything goes

come and get it Anything goes plus a digi

OSAAT Bingo-Pearls,Dies,Ribbon

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The Crafter's Cafe Challenge # Heavy Metal

Hi there, how quick the weeks seem to be flying by at the moment.

This week at The crafters cafe challenge the theme is

"Heavy Metal"

and we are being sponsored by the wonderful Rick St Dennis I do love his images.

I chose Frosty isn't he great, I coloured him with copics, used  DCWV papers silver embossed card, silver leaves, nesties, blue brads and silver pearls.

You have a week if you would like to join us and get the chance to win some digi's, it would be lovely to see how you interpret this challenge.

I'm entering this in the following;

cards for men Merry Christmas

created with love challenges Anything goes

challenges 4 everybody Anything goes

OSAAT Anything goes

Stamping Sensation Christmas

crafty calendar challenge All things Christmas
crafty creations challenges Ready for the Holidays
Stampavie Christmas

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #137

Hi there, I'm helping out at the paper shelter as a GDT for the rest of this year, so you will get to see some of the gorgeous paper shelter images every other week.

The theme for this week is

"For Someone Special"

We all have someone special to send cards to at this time of the year.

I chose Are you ready my friend , coloured with copics and loads of glitter, Dovecraft paper and a lazer cut SON that I coloured with copics and then 3D laquered.

The prize this week as always is a $30 gift voucher if you use a TPS image or 3 digi's of your choice for any other image.

I'm entering this in the following;

everybody-art-challenge For a Boy

papertake weekly Snow and Ice

cards for men Merry Christmas

challenges 4 everybody Anything goes

OSAAT Holidays

Stamping Sensations Christmas
crafty calendar challenge All things Christmas

Hugs Debs

The Crafters Cafe Challenge, Friends

Hi there, we have a great theme at The crafters cafe challenge this week it's

"FRIENDS"

we all need to let our friends know how much we appreciate them and what better time than at Christmas, so I chose this gorgeous snowman friends from qkr stampede who are very generously sponsoring us.

I coloured with copics, used glitter on the snowman and ground, bazill basics card, ,,papers, a giant brad with rub on from HOTP some gold pearls from The Hobby House.

Hope you will all join us for this weeks challenge.

I thought you might like to see my Granddaughter dressed up for her first Halloween, can't believe she is six months old this week. Couldn't you just smother her in kisses.

I'm entering this card in the following;

crafty creations challenges Autumn colours
papertake weekly Anything goes
emerald faeries Ribbon/Lace and Bling
incy wincy designs Ribbon, twine or fibres
card mania challenges Anything goes
Stamping sensations Christmas
totally gorjuss Anything goes with snow
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The Crafters Cafe Challenge Spookable

Hi there, this week at the Crafters cafe challenge the theme is

"SPOOKABLE"

and we are being sponsored by Rick St dennis so what are you waiting for!!!

Coloured with copics, paper lace papers, the hand is from an old Halloween ornament, Spellbinders, Go Create alphabet dies, gems and a spider charm.

I'm entering this in the following;

cardmakin mamas Trick or Treat
card mania challenges Halloween
cards for men Halloween
created with love Halloween
lexis creations Halloween
crazy challenge Halloween
the pink elephant challenge Trick or Treat
Tuesday throwdown Creepy crawlies
Try it on Tuesday Halloween
oldie but a goodie challenge Spooky

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Favorite Things

Hi there, this week at The crafters cafe the theme is
"FAVORITE CRAFT THINGS"
Mines Cobweb ribbon.
this card is perfect for me as I just Loooove my cups of tea, I can't get started untill I've had a couple of mugs, lol, also I got to use my copics, which is another, and I've cheated a bit aswell this colour green is my Mum's fave colour at the moment, even her dog blanket is this green, I'm not sure that Billy her dog entirely agrees with her though,
We are being sponsored by Eureka stamps and I have used Time for tea 14102
I coloured it with copics used green pearlescent card,time for tea papers, spellbinders, cobweb ribbon and the sentiment came from my lovely Teamie Karen, Thank you.

I'm entering this in the following;
card mania challenges Pastel colours
pile it on challenge Fave colour (this is Mum's)
OSAAT Use a Digi
Robyns fetish Use a Digi
challenges 4 everybody Anything goes
crafty catz Anything goes
abc-challenge W=Words
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The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog Die Cuts/Punches

Hi there, were does the time go, it doesn't seem two weeks since my last TCCCB DT post

This week the theme is to use your 

"Die cuts and punches"

We are being sponsored by doctor-digi this week and they very kindly gave us DT an image to work with,

I chose Duncan-disorderly isn't he great.

I coloured him with copics used Basic Grey papers, a clock die cut grey brads and a large strpey brad.

I'm entering this in the following;
simon says stamp Anything goes
oldie but a goodie challenge Dies & punches
challenges4everybody Anything goes
basic grey challenges photo inspiration
fussy and fancy challenge Punches & Dies

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The Paper Shelter #130

Well I feel a right numpty, two weeks ago I said my goodbyes as I'm leaving the paper shelter, only to find I had my dates wrong and I had one more challenge left, and I'm so pleased as this weeks challenge is 

"SEWING REAL OR FAUX"

 When I made this box it was blowing a gale and very Autumonial (is that a real word?)

so I chose one of my fave (they are all my faves really) images Autumn is coming ( which is on sale at the moment so grab it while you can) I coloured her with copics. I bought the box from The Word it was only £1.99, I used bazill basics, K&Co paper, my Fiskars border punch, spellbinders , paper flowers from my stash that I coloured with copics on the edges, blue embroidery thread and pearl beads

 Don't forget if you play with a Paper Shelter image you have a chance of winning this gift voucher, it's worth $30. If you play with a different brand then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice.

I'm entering this in the following;

abc-challenge V=very cute
Stampavie Flowers
creative inspirations fave stamps The Paper Shelter
top tip Tuesday Get in Shape
oldie but a goodie challenge Dies & Punches
everybody-art-challenge Roses
 

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Amelie's naming day 2

Hi there, here is the little box I made for Amelie, at the moment it holds a little silver box for her to put her first tooth in when it falls out, ready for the tooth fairy, with that in mind I decided to use Summer fairy from Wee stamps, my new addiction, lol, the insides come out so she can use it as a keepsake box for all her little treasures, when she comes to stay with her Nannar.

I coloured her with copics and Sakura glitter pens, her wings have 3D laquer on, I used   papers and kraft card to mount it on, the leaves are cut from kraft using Marianne dies, theres paper roses from my stash. and spellbinders ornate oval.

I'd like to enter this in the following;
OSAAT Anything goes
challenges 4 everybody Anything goes
cardmakin mamas 4 the kids
the sweetpea stampers Use Kraft
totally papercrafts Birthday or Baby
crafts 4 eternity Cute kids
The hobby house challenge Artist (Sylvia Zet)
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Amelie's naming Day

Hi there, I'm sorry I haven't posted for a while, lifes been a bit manic of late, lots of extra work on.

Plusa great day at my Granddaughter Amelie's naming day. She was a star, such a placid baby, never cried once and she was held by nearly everyone during the day.

It's the first naming day I've been to and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so relaxed.

Here is Amelie with her Mummy and Daddy

Here is the easel card I made for them using a Wee stamp called Wee One

I'm new to Wee stamps but I have the feeling I'm going to be addicted I have four now, if I get time tomorrow I will post the little box I made her using another Wee stamp

 I coloured it with copics , used Maja Road papers,pearl brads, cream lace, paper flowers and leaves, spellbinders, Memory box corner swirl (I cut the middle bits out) LOTV sentiment stamp, pearls and a silver teddy charm.

I'm entering this in the following;

challenges 4 everybody Anything goes

OSAAT Anything goes

cardmakin mamas. For the kids

A gem of a challenge Pink, pink, pink and gems

totally papercrafts Birthday or Baby

crafts 4 eternity Cute Kids

paper-crafting journey Flowers

The abc-challenge V=Very cute

crafty creations challenges So Charming
hobby house challenge Hobby artist (Sylvia Zet)

 

Hugs Debs

The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog #

Hi there , this weeks theme at The crafter's cafe challenge blog is

"NO DESIGNER PAPER"

and we are being sponsored by
Fred-she-said
 they very generously gave the DT some images to play with I chose Poppies
just because I love to see them, we have them in the corn fields near home and the mixture of the bright red and burnt gold is truly beautiful

I coloured with copics, used an embossing folder on the pearl white card, spellbinders ornate oval, red gems and a bit of red ribbon from my stash.
I'm entering this in the following;
Tuesday throwdown Anything goes

anything challenge In the garden

Stamping Sensation Poppy Inspiration

totally gorjuss Anything goes

Hope you can join us this week.
Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #128

Morning, another great theme at The paper shelter this week,

"Sun, Moon and Stars"

You must use one of the above on your cards.

The image I chose is The Lovely Ballerina 

That I coloured with copics, used some old card i had with gold stars on, some gold card for mounting, ribbon, paper flowers and leaves, and a silver charm that I coloured with my copics.

Don't forget if you play with a Paper Shelter image you have a chance of winning this gift voucher, it's worth $30. If you play with a different brand then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice.

This is my last card as a DT for the Paper Shelter.

I have had the most amazing time, and have made many friends, but unfortunately everything must come to an end and I feel now is a good time for me to leave, I wish all the best to my fellow DT's and all the new ones.

I'd also like to thank Veronica and Pedro for there generosity with all the lovely images they gave me, I still haven't used them all yet, but I'm sure I will

I'm entering this in the following;

Tuesday throwdown Anything goes

pile it on Tic Tac Toe (metal, Image, Bling)

Challenges for everybody Anything goes

stampin for the weekend Colours of summer

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #51

Hi there, I would just like to welcome my new followers, I am so honored that you take time to come and see me, and also for the lovely comments you leave.

Do you  like my new stamp? I won a gift voucher at Tuesday throwdown a few weeks ago, I got to spend  

 it at There she goes clear stamps

I coloured it with copics and it follows our sketch over at Friday sketch challenge 

We are being sponsored by 2 cute ink this week and the winner gets 2 lovely digi's.

I'm entering this in the following;

paper-crafting journey Anything goes

simon says Animal Antics

abc-challenge U=Unlimited

Tuesday throwdown Best Friends

abc challenges Colouring with markers

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The Paper Shelter DT Call

Good morning everyone, and what a fantastic start to the day.

The Paper shelter are having a DT Call.

I must say I've been with The Paper Shelter for a few years now and they 

are the most generous, friendly group you could ever wish to be with.

The digi's are amazing and great fun to colour  or if your in a hurry 

they also come ready coloured .

So if you fancy working with a great group of friends , pop on over and have a go.

You have to be in it to win it

Good luck

Hugs Debs

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog #26

Hi there, this week at The crafter's cafe the theme is

"EMBOSSING dry or wet" 

We are being sponsored by lacy sunshine and she very generously gave the DT some images to play with

I chose Catleya Tangleberry isn't that a marvelous name.

I used both dry and wet embossing on this card.

I popped the lilac paper through an embossing folder then the raised section I wet embossed with kaleidoscope embossing powder. I also embossed the bird and mushroom.

I'm entering this in the following;

oldie but a goodie challenge Embossing (Old embossing powder)

everybody-art-challenge Butterflies (On the embossed background)

stampin for the weekend  Butterflies (On the embossed background)

pink gem challenge B= Books

Hugs Debs

Paper Shelter Challenge, Lace and Pearls

Hi there, what a great theme this week at The paper shelter it's
"LACE AND PEARLS"
they are lovely embellishments to use, one of my faves.
I used The Beautiful Mermaid for my card,
coloured with my copics, I used Basic grey papers, spellbinders, Memory box flower die, Lace and Pearls

Don't forget if you play with a Paper Shelter image you have a chance of winning this gift voucher, it's worth $30. If you play with a different brand then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice.

I'm afraid it's short and sweet today, got a thumping head.
I'm entering this in the following;
top tip tuesday Use your initials D=Die cuts S=shells
created with love Anything goes
pile it on challenge Use DP
crazy 4 challenges Use Animals (Hope a crab and starfish count)
pink gem challenge "B" Beach scene
patties creations Anything goes
Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #50

Hi there, it's time for the reminder card at friday sketch challenge and the lovely Janine designed our sketch.

We are being sponsored by flonz craft for $20 gift certificate

I used Jules from saturated canary that I coloured with my copics and paperpearls, distress ink round the edge, My Nesties, where would I be without them, Basic Grey papers, a selection of paper leaves and roses.

Were having brilliant weather here in the UK, but I can't believe how quick the nights are drawing in, it was dark for 9.00 last night, but we had a beautiful red sky. I keep forgetting to take a photo of it.

I'm entering this in the following;

paper-crafting journey Anything goes

paper pretties Girly girl

craft your passion Summer Flowers

crafty calendar Anything goes

patties creations Anything goes

I havn't put a picture of my gorgeous grand daughter Amelie on for a few weeks, she was 3 months old this week and here is a picture of her with my son her Daddy, I must say she is a proper Daddies girl as soon as he walks into the room she smiles, personally I think she is looking very much like her lovely Mum.

Back Soon

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Make it crafty DT

Hi there, one of my favorite digi shops is make it crafty , they sell the most amazing images, also they are very big in tutorials, with you tube video's and ebooks, all the DT's are so talented and also very helpful.

Well make it crafty are looking for a group of like minded people that would like to DT for there Facebook page, I wouldn't dream of applying for the proper DT as I'm still very much learning to master my copics, but I feel I could maybe chat on facebook, with the lovely followers,

The piece I made for you above is using cobblestone-path I coloured with my copics, used First edition papers and bazill cardstock with a memory box die.

Below I have put together a few of my .make it crafty cards so you can see a selection of their digi's.

I'm entering the top card in the following:
crafts 4 eternity Summer Sun
dutch dare Back to school
fab n funky Looks like Summer
Try it on Tuesday Create a scene
stamp with fun Summer
Hugs Debs

The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog

Hi there, two posts today, think i might have to go and sit in a dark corner for a bit.lol.

Our theme this week at TCCCB is 

"At the Beach"

and our lovely sponsor for this week Meljens designs gave the DT some images to play with, thank you.

I chose Seafaring Seagull Frame that I coloured with copics and sakura glitter pens, used DCWV papers, a ships wheel charm and some tiny shells and starfish I've had forever.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with , you have seven days to get your entries in.

I'm entering this in the following;

cards for men Heavy metal (Charm)

stamp with fun Summer

pile it on Outdoors

oldie but a goodie Male card

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter Ribbon

Morning all, hope your all well and happy, if not we have a great challenge for you at The paper shelter this week, it's all about ribbons, 

"Use that Ribbon"

now that's sure to cheer you up.

I chose Vintage Seamstress to colour up, I used my copics as usual and I've just had a count up and I actually used 5 different ribbons, thick cream, pull up cream, tape measure ribbon and two on the bobbins,

the papers are new leaf from first edition, a heart doily i coloured with pink distress ink,paper flowers and leaves from my stash and some brand new never been out the box before dies the dress dummy and cotton bobbins.

Don't forget if you play with a Paper Shelter image you have a chance of winning this gift voucher, it's worth $30. If you play with a different brand then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice.

I'm entering this in the following;

Tuesday throwdown Pastel rainbow

challenges 4 everybody Anything goes

Robyns fetish challenge Lots of layers

card mania challenges Fave embellies (Ribbon)

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #49

Welcome to the reminder card for friday sketch challenge #49 this lovely sketch was designed by Shirley

I've only just noticed I forgot to put my 3 pearls on the side, must of been a senior moment, you will just have to imagine they are there.

I used an emerald-faeries digital stamp coloured with copics, First edition New Leaf paper, Fiskar border punch, Spell binder Foliage swirl, Marrianne Butterfly die, ribbon and pearls
I really love this image must use it more often.

We are being sponsored by flonz craft for this chalenge, and you have seven days left.
I'm entering this into the following;
papertake weekly Anything goes
crafts and me Anything goes
Creative inspirations Something old (Digi) Something new (Butterfly Die)
cute card thursday Dieing to punch
stamping sensations things with wings + a touch of vintage.
Hugs Debs

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog #22

Hi there, welcome to this weeks The crafters cafe challenge and the theme is

"Anything goes "

We are being sponsored by Rick St Dennis and I am using cousin-dweeb cause whats not to love about this crazy little guy?

I coloured him with copics, 3D laquered his eyes just to make them bulge a bit, brads from stash, I made the sentiments on the computer and drew some wobbly lines round the edge.

I'm entering this in the following;

the pink elephant Masculine

created with love challenge Anything goes

pile it on challenge Anything goes

come and get it challenges Humourous Birthday

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #48 reminder

Hi there, I must say it was weird making a Christmas card in a heatwave, I thought it might cool me down,,,,,,No

We had an almighty thunderstorm the other night and also discovered we had a hole in the roof , directly above my paper stock in my Bats cave , so 11,30 we were moving all my stash from one room to another, the roofer was coming today to replace my roof but guess what it was raining so they had to postpone until tomorrow, hope it stays dry tonight I have so many bowls and buckets in my room theres no where left to walk.

Anyhow here is my card for the reminder #48 at Friday sketch challenge this great sketch was designed by Carole and I love it. We are being sponsored by All that Scraps 

   

Coloured with copics,  Spellbinders, Dovecraft papers , foam snowflakes and glitter.

I'm entering this in the following;

paper-crafting journey Punches / Die cuts

lexis creations Christmas in July

cards for men Christmas in July

christmas card challenges Snowflakes

Robyns fetish challenge Christmas in July

belli challenge Christmas

Hugs Debs