ICS Blog Hop

Hiya, well were all excited here at ICSketches this is our first ever Blog Hop.
Here is my candy that you could win, here are the rules.
1. Become a follower of ICSketches
2.We'd like to see what you do with the sketch
3.Be sre to visit all the DT'sBlogs and leave a comment on each, most of the DT have prizes.
Here is the order you need to visit
Susie
An
Rebecca
Debra
Dawn
Jessica
Nicola
Stacy
Jill

Here are our sponsors

3 Digi images

A New Pixie Cottage Stamp

5 Digi Images

1 Stamp from the New Release, 1 Sentiment and some Goodies

$10 Gift Voucher

2 Rubber Stamps


We are also being sponsored by Robyns Fetish the DT was also sponsored with some digi's.

I coloured it with copics, used Dovecraft papers, yellow ribbon and flowers from stash

Leave a comment below to be entered in my candy and leave a link on the ICSketches blog to your creation.

I'm entering this in the following:

Cardmadfairy's Recipe

Card Makin Mamas Spring Colours

Digi's with Attitude Spring

Incy Wincy Bright & Bold

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The Paper Shelter #10

Hiya, here we are again, Wednesday already, but we have a long weekend this week, need to work for a few hours on Monday morning but the rest of the time is ours, not got much planned. My Hubby is building an aviary, almost finished just a bit more wiring to do, the birds arrive on the 30th so just in time. The theme this week at The Paper Shelter is Inspired by Nature I chose this gorgeous image called Studies of a Witch, coloured with copics, Kay&Co papers, leaves from stash and the berries are beads coloured with copics.

If you want to be in with a chance to win the $15 gift voucher you need to use a The Paper Shelter image. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

I'm entering this in the folowing:

Do it with Digi's Mythical

Raise the Bar Treemendus

Hugs Debs

LOTV

Hi there, hope you've had a good weekend, I had to work unfortunately, its hard to get motivated when the weather is so beautiful outside, I got finished early though and managed to get the car washed.

Made this card last night, it's a LOTV stamp and sentiment, coloured with copics and loads of glitter, Marianne swirls with gems, Trimcraft Love paper, and a butterfly brad from stash.

Its my eldest sons birthday today (can't show you his card as its a DT one) and he's 31, can't believe how quick time goes!!!

I'm entering this in the following:

By the Cute & Girly Cute & Girly

Simon Says 4 a Child

LOTV Happy Birthday

Fussy & Fancy 4 a Child

Remember we are having a Blog Hop On Wed 20th April at ICSketches

See you then

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #9

Hi there, what a great response we had last week at The Paper Shelter with our anything goes theme, I hope you like this week as much, Kevin has designed our first sketch, I think he's done a brilliant job and I had great fun with this one.

I chose this little Punk Girl coloured her with copics, used papermania papers, creative inspirations embossing folder, pink and black card, safety pins and a white gel pen

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If you want to be in with a chance to win the $15.00 gift voucher you must use a Paper Shelter image.

I'm entering this in the following:

Simon Says For a child

Digi Tuesday Women

CCC Embossing

Crafty catz Embossing

Fairytale Happy Birthday

Hugs Debs

ICS No 110

Hi there, we've had a great weekend, almost Summer weather never mind Spring, but now its gone and spoiled it by raining, although my Dad will be pleased as his water butts are almost empty, can't please every one.lol. What a great sketch we have over at ICSketches this week. We are also being sponsored by DZDoodles and the DT got some lovely images to play with.

I chose this beautifull rose, coloured with copics, papers, my new nesties I got from the NEC last month and I got the sentiment years ago not sure where from, but how true is that, I am truly blessed wth some wonderful supportive friends, had a bad year and they are always there for me. Thank you girls x

I'm entering this in the following:

Dutch Dare Spring

DYSU Yellow

Craft us Crazy Spring

Crafts 4 Eternity Photo inspiration

If the Shoe fits Scrap it Spring

CCC May flowers

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #8

I hope this post arrives my internet has been playing up all day, and i've used that schedule post thingey, that I really don't trust. Hi there, this week at The Paper Shelter the theme is "Anything Goes" so let your imagination wander and see where it takes you. If you use a Paper Shelter image you get put in the draw to win a $15 gift certificate. The Paper Shelter now do some gorgeous 6"x6" papers to download, you really ought to pop across and take a peek. I chose "Cockatoo Rules" isn't he great? coloured with copics, K&Co Papers, a bit of black card with a few eyelets in, and an EK punch.

Looking forward to seeing what your imagination comes up with.

I'm entering this in the following:

Fussy & Fancy Feather/Zip

Marks finest papers Animal

Make it coourful Bright colours

Crazy 4 Challenges Sketch

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ICS No 109

Hi there here is our sketch at ICSketches this week, isn't it great. We are also being sponsored by the wonderful Sassy Studio Designs the winner gets 4 fee digi's. All you have to do is make a card or other project using the brill sketch above and then link back to ICS

We were very generously given some digi's to use this week.I chose this sassy lady coloured her with copics , Sakura Pens and glitter, Glitter card, Trimcraft paper and perfect pearls.

I'm entering this into the following.

By the cute and girly Cute & Girly

Kreative Stempelfreunde Swirls

Craft your passion Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz Bling & Sparkle

Stamp Something Digi Day

Don't forget to check back tomorrow to see who the new DT is going to be.

Hugs Debs

Good Times

Hi there, love this stamp from LOTV , I got it from the NEC last week, I coloured it with copics used one of the new paper packs from trimcraft, a Whimsy ticket stamp, EK flower punch, felt flower I've had for ages and brad from stash. I'm entering this in the following: Meljens Punch it LOTV Punch it OLLCB Special friend Pollycraft Friends Sketch & Stash Sketch & felt flowers. Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #7

The theme this week at The Paper Shelter is Inspired By: Find a card that inspires you and pay tribute to it by creating a card in its honour, I chose one of my teamies Shirley she made a twisted easel card, I had not seen one of these before and was really impressed. So here is my version.

I chose Hippie Girl from The Paper Shelter

she's gorgeous, I coloured her with copics, used K&Co paper, and ribbon from stash.

If you want to be in with a chance of winning the $15 Gift Voucher you must use a Paper Shelter image.

I'm entering this in the following:

Colour Create Pastel colours

Charisma Cardz Teen Birthday

Totally Gorjuss Spring

Lexis Ribbons, no bows or knots.

Looking forward to seeing who has inspired you.

Hugs Debs

ICS No 108

Hi there, well its Tuesday again, and another great sketch at ICSketches this week, we are also being sponsored by the generous Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps for 3 free digi's. Sweet 'n Sassy have a sale on at the moment so pop acrossand pick up a bargin.

I chose Bethany picking flowers for my card, which is perfect for my Sister in Law, I coloured it with copics and a bit of glitter, ribbon and slider from stash, the flower I made using Paper Artsy grunge dies size 2 & 3.

We are also having a DT call at ICS this week, so ifyou fancy joining a bunch of friendly gals playing with paperand pens just put DT after your name when you leave us a link to your card using this weeks sketch. Good luck.

I'm entering this in the following:

Kreative Stempelfreunde Spring

By the cute and girly Spring

The Stamping Boutique Handmade Flower

Alys Spring

Allsorts Special Lady

Take care

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #6

Hi there its that time of the week again, yay, The Paper Shelter wants to see flowers this week, a nice easy one yes, the winner gets a $15 gift voucher, to be in with a chance of the prize you must use a Paper Shelter image

I coloured Bee Bear with copics, used brown bazill card paper from stash, martha stewart punch, EK retro flower punches, ribbon, charm and brads covered in glitter.

I'm entering this in the following:

Stamp with Fun Spring

By the Cute & Girly Spring

Kreative stamp friends Spring

Cutie Sunday Spring

Alys Spring

CCC Spring

Cardmadfairy Back to nature

Looking forward to seeing your flower creations.

Hugs Debs

ICS No 107

Hi there, another great sketch from ICS this week and we are being sponsored by the wonderfull Some Odd Girl the winner gets three free digi's, you lucky devils.

I've used Kody, coloured with copics, K&Co papers, EK punch and a brad from stash oh nearly forgot the "You Rock" is a inkadinkadoo stamp.

I'm entering this in the following challenges:

CCC Green

Crazy Challenge Brads

OSAAT one for the boys

Do it with digis Children

I'm so fed up with my internet its crashed 15 times tonight going to be an angry phone call tomorrow.

Hugs Debs

Danny

Hiya, I hope you've had a good weekend, and ready for the start of a new week. I've been busy tonight making this card for my nephew Danny, never quite sure what sort of card to make Danny as he doesn't have any hobbies as such, so I thought when in doubt make a monster. I wish I could remember where this digi came from, if any one knows could you let me know so I can credit them, I got it before I was organised and made folders for each company I use.
I coloured him with copics used K&Co papers jade gems, nesties and star die from the paper mill.
I'm entering him in the following challenges:
Cards for Men Sketch
Pollycraft Teen Cards
Incy Wincy one for the boys
Simon Says Happy Birthday
Charisma Cardz To die for
Do it with digis Children theme
OSAAT for the boys
Take care
Hugs Debs

Easter

Hi there, I think Spring has finally arrived, its gorgeous here today, I made this card last week but just havn't had time to post it.

Its an image from The Paper Shelter so cute,

I coloured it with copics, not sure of the papers but I've had them for years, and ribbon from stash.

I'm entering this in the following challenges:

Card Makin Mamas Animal

CCC Spring

By the cute & girly Springtime

Lexi's Creations Easter

Enjoy your weekend, mine starts now.

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #5

SPRING FLING

Hi there, well its time for another challenge at The Paper Shelter this week the theme is Spring Fling, we want to see a bit of warmth in your projects, we actually had a Spring like day on Sunday, well irained in the morning but the rest of the day was gorgeous.

I chose Birds Couple for my card, they are so cute and lovey dovey, I coloured them with copics. The photo's turned out a bit wishy washy but in real life they are more colourfull,

I'm entering this in the following:

Aly's Anything goes

Crafty purple frog Wings

Paper crafting journey Wings

Hugs Debs

ICS No 106

Hi there, what a great sketch we have for you this week at ICSketches We are being sponsored by the wonderful DZDoodles again this week. The lucky winner gets to choose 2 free digi stamps.
I have used a Penny Black stamp set with K&Co paper, coloured with copics, and thats it.

Can't wait to see what you do with the sketch.

I'm entering this into the following:

Stampfairy Green

Aly's Anything Goes

Paper Sundaes Keep it simple

Penny Black Green

Meljens Green

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #4

Hi there, well can you believe it were on challenge 4 already, how quick, the weeks are just flying by.
This week its all about Lucky Charms, either a charm on your card or good luck wishes.


I've used The Paper Shelter Tucan isn't he great, such a cheeky look in his eye, Coloured with copics, the paper was from Lidl, EK punch, ribbon, raffia , brad and charm from stash.
I'm entering this into the following:
Dutch Dare Zoo
Meljens Animal
OSAAT Charm
Whoopsi Daisy Ribbon & Charm
Stamp Something Digi Day
Stampavie Birds
Simon Says Anything Goes
If you want to be in with a chance to win the gift voucher you must use a Paper Shelter image, that's not difficult there's so many gorgeous ones to choose from, just pop over and see what the rest of the DT have done, awesome.
Have fun
Hugs Debs

ICS No 105

Hi there, we have another great sketch for you this week at ICSketches this week.
We are being sponsored by Michelle at The Pixie Cottage for a $10.00 gift voucher, some of their DT's have made some gorgeous cards using our sketch aswell .



I've used a bunny from The Paper Shelter coloured with copics, the eggs were coloured using Sakura Stardust, Papermania papers
Aly's Anything Goes
Stamp Something Digi Day
Charisma Cardz 4 Legged Friends
Meljens Animal
Belli Animal
Lexi's Easter

Can't wait to see hat you come up with.
Hugs Debs

Prairie Easter

Hi there, I was lucky enough to win 5 Prairie Fairy Design digi's , this is my first , I thought it would make a perfect Easter card, with the little chicks, I coloured it with copics, used Papermania Sprigtime papers and some Floradoodles flowers I've had for ages but never used, theres also some pink pearls in the corners and ribbon from stash.
Prairie Fairy The Birdie Song (Chick Chick Chick Chick Chickens)

Sketch Saturdays Sketch

Stamp Something Digi week

Fab n Funky Spring

Everybody Art Spring

Sir Stampalot Spring is in the air

Well I hope you've all had a pleasant weekend, I've been really busy not stopped, so I'm off to my Bats Cave for a bit of relaxation.

Hugs Debs

Rachs candy

Rach has some gorgeous

Hanglar Stamps to give away but be quick you have untill tomorrow.

Hugs Debs

Spring

Hi there, I thought if I made a Spring themed card it would warm me up..Wrong.. Its so cold here today I've put my thermal vest back on.
I love this Sarah Kay stamp, I think its the hat, I love hats, I coloured her with copics, not sure of the papers EK punch Marrianne Flower Die cuts, brads from stash.
Cutie Sunday Fave Stamp
Create 4 fun Sketch
Allsorts Make your own flowers
Crazy 4 Flowers
Oldie but a goodie Spring
Everybody Art Spring
Crazy Challenge Here comes Spring
Hope you all have a great weekend.
Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #3

Scrap It

Morning, the challenge this week at The Paper Sheter Is SCRAP IT which means you only use papers out of you scrap bin, what a great way to use up all those bits of paper you just can't bear to throw away.

I cut mine into strips and stuck them diagnally onto a bit of scrap paper to make my own DP, I must say I'm rather pleased with the effect.

I coloured Disco girl with copics used a Marrianne Flourish die cut, EK punch, ribbon from stash.

Disco girl is available from The Paper Shelter with loads of yummy friends.

I'm entering this into the following:

Colour Create Fruits (Apple, Strawberry, Coconut)

Try it on Song (Vogue- Maddonna)

The Stampman Swirls & Curls

Allsorts Make your own flowers

Crazy 4 Challenges Flowers

OLLCB Pink

Lexis Flowers

Craft your passion Girly girl

Looking forward to seeing what you create, to be in with a chance of winning the $15 Gift Voucher you must use a Paper Shelter image.

Hugs Debs

ICS No 104

Hi there, we have another great sketch for you today over at ICSketches and we have an amazing sponsor this week, Jenny from Digi's with attitude the winner will get a $10 CAD gift voucher, she also sponsored us DT's with some digi's , Yummy


Can't wait to see what you do with the sketch.







I coloured her with copics, used papermania papers, nesties, cut some circles with various punches and used a Mothers Day rub on.
OSAAT Mum
Try it on Song
I chose Hit me one more time by Britney Spears ( only because it looks like her) not because I like this song.lol
Hugs Debs

Mum

Hi there, hope you've had a good weekend, our weathers been a bit unpredictable today, gorgeous this morning in fact we even got a bit of gardening done, then this afternoon we went to visit my parents and sister and it was torrential rain, still pleased it was that way round.
I coloured this last night its called " My Lovely Pet " from The Paper Shelter Soooo cute also their new Challenge blog is up and running if you fancy winning a $15 gift certificate pop across and take a look, the theme for this week is RED .


I coloured her with copics, used K&Co papers, Prima Flowers and pink gem brads.
I'm also entering this in the following.
Papertake Weekly Sketch
Bunny Zoes Spring Flowers
Fab n Funky Recipe
I Did It Anything goes
Stamp Something Flowers
Crazy 4 Challenges Flowers
OSCC Spring Flowers
OSAAT Mum
Whoopsi Daisy Someone special
Take care Debs

Mothers Day

Hi there, I've made another Mothers Day card, using a Mo Manning image. The photo is pants I dont know why but pink seems to be a problem , it always looks washed out. I'll have to talk nicely to Hubby he's quite a wiz on Photoshop.

I've coloured it with copics, K&Co papers, nesties, Rub ons, ribbon, gems and flowers from stash.

Just a quick post tonight as my MIL has been for tea,

I'm entering this in the folowing:

Whoopsi Daisy Someone special

Drunken Stampers Dies

Crazy4Challenges Dies

Allsorts Inspired by nature

Do it with digis Sketch

Bunny Zoes Spring flowers

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #2

Seeing Red

Hi there, what great cards you made last week for our first challenge, every single one of them was brilliant.

This week our theme is Seeing Red, so lets see plenty of red on your card,

If you want to win the $15.00 gift voucher you have to use a Paper Shelter image.

I've used " Fairy Emma" isn't she so cute and I love her in red, you should see what the rest of the DT have done. Amazing.

I coloured her with copics, used My Minds Eye papers, Nesties, Marrianne Flourish Die , Red gems from stash, and 3D laquer on the dress.

I'm entering this into the folowing:

Crafts & Me Wings

CCC bottom of the garden

My time to craft Hats

By the cute & girly Red

Stampin 4 theweekend Mono

Hugs Debs