Friday Sketch Midway Reminder

Hi there, well a weeks past already since the last Friday sketch challenge so here is a reminder of Shirley's sketch

we are sponsored by SKdigis and was kindly given images to use I chose snowman-2

coloured with Copics, Craftwork Cards paper, googly eyes, flower gems, nestie and corner die,

Looking forward to seeing what you make of the sketch.

I'm entering this in the following;

card makin mamas Anything goes

raise the bar challenge Anything goes

stampin for the weekend Anything goes

crafts and me Bling it up

ooh-la-la-creations Christmas

one stitch at a time challenge Make 1 for Christmas

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #88 Anything Goes

Well what a fantastic day it is, the weather is grey, cold and miserable, everything's been going wrong at work, and I stubbed my toe on the bed, but I don't care, why? Because I have the best news ever!!!!

I'M GOING TO BE A NANAR

My Son and DIL came to see us at the weekend and told us the fantastic news, Baby is due on May 13th so a Spring baby, I'm knitting already, it does take me a long while to finish anything so hopefully it will be done before May. I will take a photo, you are going to be so fed up with me so I'll apologize now.

It's quite apt that The Paper Shelter released a new digi this week Light of my Life

Anyway onto this weeks challenge at the paper shelter which is every bodies favorite 

Anything Goes

I chose one of my fave Paper Shelter images In the 20's , and used an old Glasses box I had to make this gift box. I never chuck anything away.

I coloured her with Copics, used first edition papers, some brown tulle a pearl heart slider, Create die cut fence, and an assortment of paper leaves and flowers.

from the side

I'm entering this in the following;

bunny zoes crafts Pink, Pearls and lace

totally stampalicious. Anything goes

the pink elephant challenge Vintage or Shabby chic

challenges4everybody Anything goes

pink gem challenge Polka dots/spots

cardmakin mamas Anything goes

fussy and fancy Anything goes

stampin for the weekend Anything goes

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #29

Hi there, it's time for a new sketch over at Friday sketch challenge this great sketch was designed by Shirley isn't it great, lots of possibilities.

We also have a fantastic new sponsor, the lovely Sonia from SKdigis she very kindly gave all us DT's an image to play with, and the winner gets a gift voucher for $9 to spend in her shop.

I chose Snowman-2 she is just soooo cute,
I coloured her with copics, used liquid pearls on the flowers, cuttlebug embossing folders (snowflakes and ornaments) white heart ribbon and some clear gems, you might just see the glitter on the snow. So sorry about the bad photo but I ended up taking it at night with a light. I quite like to see white on white for Christmas cards, I must say I'm struggling this year to get motivated to make any, I think I might need to treat myself to some new papers to get my Mojo back.lol. Well thats my excuse to go spending anyway.

I'm entering this in the following;
paper-crafting journey Ribbon or Twine
do you stack up Embossing
abc christmas challenge U=Up to you
one stitch at a time challenge Use a Digi
card makin mamas Anything goes
fussy and fancy challenge Anything goes
stampin for the weekend Anything goes
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Friday Sketch Reminder

Hiya, were halfway through the friday sketch challenge #28 by Carole

So I thought I'd show you my second card I made using this sketch, 

some freebie papers, I'm ashamed to say I can't remember which shop I got the digi from, it was before I started fileing my digi's properly , if any one knows can you let me know so that I can credit them!

I coloured it with copics, used my Nesties, a HOTP big brad and rub on, pearls for snowdrops, purple gems, Memory box flower die and you can't see it on this photo but theres glitter on the sky.

I'm entering this in the following;

paper-crafting journey Add some Bling

abc christmas challenge U= its up to you

creative craft challenges 2 Use 3 of something (Flowers, gems)

anything challenge Make your own embellishments

crazy challenge Handmade flowers

kenny ks krafty krew  Think Pink

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The Paper Shelter #86 Charming

Hiya, well I think Autumns gone and Winters arrived here already, it's proper cold and really dark in the mornings, quite depressing really, but lots of things to look forward to, 

The theme this week at The paper shelter is "CHARMING", I really love charms on a  card, I have loads, but the problem is I don't like them leaving my room, I don't mind putting them on a card as long as I can keep it, my Hubby says its cause I'm tight, I just think I get attached to them, so this card is extra special because Ive used 2, went a bit light headed then, and I'm sending it to my Neice, I wonder if she will let me visit it. lol.

I've used Too Cute to Spook which is on offer this week only $2.50 , what a bargin.

Papers are Bearly Mine Designs Happy Haunting just look at those gorgeous spiders, coloured with copics, Nesties to cut out the image, I made the cobweb with some black thread and a needle, black and orange bazill bazics.

Here's a close up of my web.

 

I'm entering this in the following;

fabnfunky challenge Orange, black + another (Purple)

Stampavie Stitches (On my Spider Web)

top tip tuesday Things with wings

cards for men Orange and black

lexis creations Halloween

pile it on challenge Shaped card

stamptacular sunday Boo-tacular

crafty calendar challenge Spooky

daring cardmakers Spooky Spiders

stampin for the weekend  Something Spooky

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #28

Hi there, we have a great new sketch for you today at Friday sketch challenge. by Carole

isn't it a great one, I chose Floppy from make it crafty one of my favorite digi's, I decided to use just one colour for this card, not sure why?!! just felt like it. lol. make it crafty digi's are great to colour you can rarely lose yourself in them.

I used K & Co paper, Nestie's, EK swirl punch, Joy rub on from HOTP, clear gems and a little bell on a ribbon my Sister gave me. We have two sponsors this week, and you have two weeks to get your entries in.

I'm entering this in the following;

paper-crafting journey Add some bling

simon says stamps Dies &/or Punches

creative inspirations Anything goes

crafts and me challenges Anything goes

incy wincy designs Anything goes
craft challenge Mono

Hugs Debs

Christmas

Hi there, thought I'd carry on with my Christmas cards since I had my papers out, I'm such an untidy crafter they will probably still be out in March, I wish I could tidy up as I go, but I only get a bit of time in my Bat Cave and I feel like I'm being deprived of crafting time if I stop to tidy up, every now and then (probably once a month) I have a splurge and go mad tidying, then for the next few weeks I can't find anything.

Here I have used a Saturated Canary image, coloured with copics,random spots of pearlescent pearl drops, nestie's, Marianne flower die, Memory box holly vine die, Whimsy ticket die, pearl brad, clear gems, glitter and the sentiment is a Christmas ticket from digital delights by louby loo I was lucky enough to win a challenge and my prize was a voucher from Digital Delights so I got these tickets and a cute penguin.

I'm entering this in the following;

seems a little sketchy Sketch

crazy challenge Handmade flowers

craft your passion challenges Hip to be square

emerald faeries Flowers

pink gem challenge For the girls

totally gorjuss Anything goes

simon says stamps Dies / Punches

my mums craftshop Tickets

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #83 Ooops #84

Hi there, we have a great theme for you this week at The paper shelter it's

"Distressing"

I must say I'm a bit out of my comfort zone with this theme, I've tried really hard, in fact I even bought myself  a little tool, but I don't like scuffing up my papers. Guess thats just the way I am!!!

But I'm looking forward to seeing yours.

I chose Holy Night coloured with copics, the doggies I layered up,the lace was a bargin from the Yorkshire Trading Mill only 60p for 5 meters, the sentiment is from Flowersoft, I chalked the edges to givea distressed look.

I'm entering this in the following:

cards for men Animal magic

bunny zoes crafts Distressing

fabnfunky challenges F= fireplace, festive

sunday sketch and stamp Sketch

papertake weekly Anything goes

tuesday throwdown Cute and Cuddly

anything challenge Animals

Hugs Debs

Babies first Christmas

Hi there, I'm doing well with my Christmas cards this year, I'm determined not to leave them all to the last week again this year. I seem to get all my orders done then run out of steam when it comes to doing my own cards.  This gorgeous image is from mo's digital pencil I coloured it with copics, glittered the snowflakes, used First Edition papers, Border punch and ribbon from my stash.

I'm entering this in the following:

mo's digital challenge Ribbon and/or Bows

fabnfunky challenges F=First Christmas, Fun

daring cardmakers Chevron

patties creations Anything goes

Winter Wonderland First Christmas

pile it on challenge For a Child

creative inspirations Bingo (white, snowflakes, ribbon)

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #27

Hi there, here we have this weeks sketch at friday sketch challenge  designed by Christine and isn't it a cracker.

We are also holding a DT call if you fancy being a member of our great gang.

Just Pop across to the Blog and follow the instructions. Simples!

We are being sponsored this week by the digi garden and I've used Snowman 5, coloured with copics, 3D laquer, I've layered his nose and ornaments, red gems,Dovecraft papers and Debbi Moore sentiment stamp.

I'm entering this in the following;

dutch dare Clean and simple
crafts and me Fave colour-Red
fab n funky F=Festive, Frosty
my mums craftshop Star ornament
simon says stamps Anything goes
Stampavie Sparkling
creative craft challenges2 Anything goes
The crazy challenge Spots or Stripes
patties creations Anything goes

Hugs Debs

just messing about

Hi there, I've seen quite a few of these baby onesies in blogland recently and thought I would have a go, it was my great niece Mariah's birthday so made one for her, I used pearlesent card that I embossed , various nesties for the bib and leg frills. I think I might do my next one with a little animal stamped on the bib and maybe a pocket.

Hope you've had a good weekend, I ended up working for most of mine, plus were decorating the bedroom so of course the whole house is upside down, we had to sleep in the spare room last night, which is upstairs, and it totally confused the poor dogs.

Here is a link to a you tube video showing how to make one for yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4t6p0b226Q

I'm entering this in the following;
creative craft challenges 2 Anything goes
simon says stamps challenge Emboss it
CRAFT Children
patties creations Anything goes

Have a good week.

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch reminder

We have a mid week reminder for you , at the friday sketch challenge

Also we are holding a DT call for anyone interested in joining our happy group.

I've used Stampavie Polar present, coloured with copics and glitter(but it doesn't show up on this photo), Papers from Lidl, Cuttlebug embossing folder, silver ink pad, silver snowflake brads, blue gems and personal impressions sentiment stamp.

I'm entering this in the following;

oldie but a goodie challenge  Show us your ribbon

creative inspirations Christmas in September

creative craft challenges2 Anything goes

marianne design divas Stamp something

simon says stamps challenge Emboss it

Stampavie and more Sparkling

Hugs Debs 

The Paper Shelter #82

Hi there, the theme this week at the paper shelter is "Autumn"

and I must say the leaves in our village are certainly turning, and with the nights drawing in 

it is definitely getting Autumnal .

I chose my image from the Happy Times Mega pack. He looks well chilled out, I coloured him with copics, used papermania papers, Tim Holtz ticket, Spellbinders foliage die and a bit of brown ink.

I'm entering this in the following;

papertake weekly Hazy shades of Autumn

creative craft challenges2 Anything goes

creative card crew Tree's

one stitch at a time challenge Autumn

crazy4challenges Anything goes with a fall twist

CRAFT Autumn

crafty calendar challenge Brown and Cream

fairytale-challenge Autmn

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #26

Hiya, we have a great sketch over at friday sketch challenge this week the lovely Jaqueline designed this one,

you get two weeks to use it so no rush, I got this free teddy stamp in a magazine a few weeks ago and thought it would be a great sketch to use it on.

I coloured with copics, used  Making Memories papers, cuttlebug folder,brown and blue ric rac, the pom poms are on a ribbon so I just cut them off, and a Personal Impressions sentiment stamp.

We have our usual  sponsor.flonzcraft again this week, he does some lovely stamps.

I'm entering this in the following;

creative craft challenges 2 All about the Boys

papertake weekly Things that make you go Awww

by the cute and girly Boys/Men

ooh-la-la-creations challenges Teddy Bear Antics

pile it on challenge Patterned paper

Hugs Debs

Meerkats

Hi there, I made this for one of my friends, we go swimming together and she has just got some swimming goggles, she swims under water for about 10 yards then sticks her head out the water to get a breath and have a look around then down she goes again, its so funny to watch and she has now earned the name Meerkat

I found this digi at papercraft inspirations it was a freebie by Angela Poole, thank you Angela.

I coloured it with copics, glaze pen and glitter on the cake. The papers are from Dovecraft and a pearl pen.

It's been scorching here this weekend like the middle of Summer, yet all the leaves on the trees are turning ready for Autumn. Still best make the most of it whilst its here, the dogs have had some extra long walks in the fields so they are both snoring at the moment.

I'm entering this in the following.

dutch dare Sketch
do you stack up Birthday
paper-crafting journey Anything goes
color throwdown colour scheme
inky impressions Anything goes
my mums craftshop Anything goes
pile it on challenge  Patterned paper
one stop craft challenge No florals,

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #80 Tag your it

Well hello there, two posts in two days, you'll be getting fed up with me.

The challenge at the paper shelter this week is "Tag your it" so just add a tag to your card.

I chose Healing the Dragon coloured it with copics, used Holtz papers, prima swirl stamp, Holtz embossing folder, Holtz letter dies and a bit of scrap ribbon

I'm entering this in the following;

papertake weekly Anything goes

by the cute and girly Boys/Men

Creative stamp friends Distressed

stampartic Tag

my mums craft shop Anything goes

fab n funky Autumn colours

Hugs Debs

Papelitos Challenge#10

Hi there, its new release day over at PapelitosStamps, and I have used this gorgeous Gladiator one, I must say it took me a couple of goes before I got the gold colour I wanted, the I had a senior moment and put my copics away before I'd written down the numbers, dooh!,

This week at Papelitos Stamps Challenge the theme is "Anything Goes" a nice easy one,

the sentiment is a strip of rolled up paper, I'd been trawling the net looking for a scroll digi then I had a brain storm and made my own, must say I was pleased with the effect, used a mixture of my minds eye papers, distressed with ink,  blue gems and ribbon, nesties and a personal impressions sentiment.

 Don't forget to check out the new stamps at PapelitosStamps

I'm entering this in the following;
crafty catz 321
patties creations Birthday
A gem of a challenge A boy thing
one stitch at a time Use a Digi
by the cute and girly Boys/Men
Creative stamp friends Distressed
creative craft challenges2 All about the Boys
papertake weekly Anything goes
top tip Tuesday Happy Birthday
Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #25

 Hi there, can you believe its two weeks since the last friday sketch challenge, how this year is flying buy,

We have a great sketch for you this week by the talented Cordine, you can flip twist, rotate as long as we can still see the sketch your good to go.

 This is my first Christmas card, I bought this gorgeous holly border die and really wanted to use it, its a memory box one I think they are so delicate, it looked lovely in gold mirri card.

The digi image is from Tiddly inks, coloured with copics, clear gems, papers from Lidl, red glitter card off my sister, Personal Impressions sentiment stamp, snowflake die from sissex.

First week back at work after my week off and I can't believe how tired I feel, must have been all that relaxing I did.lol.

I'm entering this in the following:
Winter Wonderland Walking (or standing) in a winter wonderland
kenny ks krafty krew Anything goes
one stitch at a time challenge Use a digi
everybody-art-challenge Anything goes
emerald faeries Punches/Dies
creative card crew Christmas

Hugs Debs

Papelitos Challenge

Hi there, I have some good news for you, last week I was asked if I'd like to join the Papelitos Design Team,  of course I said yes, then the next day I was asked to join another DT, it always seems to come at once, unfortunetly there are only so many hours of playtime in a day so I had to decline the second one.

Papelitos Stamps are a company I found a few weeks ago, My Peter card from last week is one of Cristinas stamps, she is a very talented artist and a massive variety of stamps for all tastes, she is also adding plenty of new images as well. If you pop over to the papelitos stamps challenge blog you can see the wonderful creations from my fellow DT's. The theme this week is "Pretty in Pink" and I chose Machamama , isn't she great, I cooured her with copics and prismas, used K & Co papers, and pink gems, I found an old feather charm and some beads to make my embellies with. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so I'm sure she's pretty in someones eyes.lol.

I'm entering this in the following:

one stitch at a time Use a digi

kenny k Anything goes
cute card Thursday Bling it up
Dutch dare-card challenges Bling it on
paper-crafting journey Anything goes
fairytale-challenge Song (Pretty Woman)
everybody-art-challenge Anything goes
Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #78 Anything Goes

Hiya, its time for the challenge over at the paper shelter, and this week its everybody's favorite "Anything Goes". I chose Unusual Friends for my image, I coloured it with copics, used K & Co papers, a metal Friends brad that I coloured with copics, Nesties, Fiskars border punch and some pearls from my stash.

I'm really enjoying my break so far, except for this afternoon when my laptop broke!!!!!!!!!!! I spent four hours trying to fix it, with my very limited knowledge, then succombe and took it into Skegness for the little man to fix, my hubby has let me borrow his so I can post my blog, with strict instructions NOT to go on Facebook or he won't let me use it again, {but he is in the other room, he he he}

I'm entering this in the following:

dutch dare Furry Friends

daring cardmakers Film quote {whats new pussycat}

fairytale-challenge Song {with a little help from my friends}

crafty catz Animals

allsorts Heavy metal {brad}

pink gem challenge Animals/Teddies

craft your days away Anything goes

marks finest papers Friendship

kenny ks krafty krew Sketch

craft your passion Power of three [pearls]

pile it on Cuddly Critters

Hope my laptop is ready tomorrow, I'm lost without my favorites list, thank goodness for Feline Playful.

Hugs Debs

Peter from Papelitos

Hi there, guess what I'm on Holiday YAY!!!!!!!!!

I'm not going anywhere, but I get to do what I want for a full 8days cause Monday is a Bank holiday as well great timing for once.

Well I found this new digi site, well new to me any way, and its called Papelitos Stamps, there are a wonderful assortment of styles on there, something for everyone. I chose this one its called Peter, and it so reminds me of all the kids going to art college in Lincoln.

I've coloured him with copics , used Basic Grey Pyrus Papers, Tim Hotz embossing folder,and Personal Impressions sentiment stamp, Papermania Kraft card. The twine I got free on a magazine ages ago.

I'm entering this in the following;

Try it on Tuesday Sketch

my mums craftshop Kraft it

basic grey challenges Anything goes

totally gorjuss Strings the thing

craft your passion Power of three

I'm hoping to spend a bit of time in my Bat Cave this week so you might get to see a few more of the digi's I bought.

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #24

Hi there, it was my turn to draw the sketch for this fortnights challenge at Friday sketch, I hope you like it, and have tie to join us, it  runs for two weeks. You can turn rotate anything as long as we can still see the sketch your good to go. We are lucky enough to have two sponsors again.

We've been really busy at work this week, trying to get our work done so we can have a week off, that's one of the drawbacks working for yourself, you don't get paid holidays so we need to get two weeks work done in one so that we get wages for our week off, trouble is your so tired you can't be bothered to do much on your hols, but the break will be brill and I'm hoping to send some time with my family. perfect. and  not forgetting a crafty hour or two.

 I've used Melancholy girl with small bag from flonzcraft one of our sponsors this week.

I coloured with copics, used first edition papers, some ribbon and buttons from my stash, and the friends are some stickers I've had for years.

I'm entering this in the following;

do you stack up Buttons plus Blog Hop

paper-crafting journey Anything Goes

Stampavie and more Buttons and Bows

oldie but a goodie Friends

Hugs Debs

Fifty Shades

Hi there, I thought I'd share my Fifty Shades card with you, I thought the sketch  over at sketch and stash this week was perfect for this lovely digi from saturated-canary by Krista Smith called Grey Tie

I coloured her with copics, used nesties, silver grey ribbon, and the flourish die from spell binders.

I'm on book three at the moment, my Dad actually read them and really enjoyed them,lol.

He has one of those kindles and books are much cheaper, but personally I don't think you can beat the feel of a  book in your hand, 

I'm entering this in the following;

sketch and stash challenge Sketch (stash is the ribbon)

craft your passion challenges Anything goes

papertake weekly Anything Goes

top tip Tuesday Focus on the ribbon

crafts and me challenges Use a Digi

paper-crafting journey Anything goes

daring cardmakers Get knotted

crafty catz weekly challenge Anything goes

the secret crafter Saturday challenge Gold, Silver or Bronze (Silver ribbon)

challenge up your life Anything goes

Marks finest papers Dots

Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comments.

Hugs Debs

The Paper Shelter #76

Hi there, we have a great theme this week at the paper shelter its all about "circles"

I used Elf Knight , I chose this because it was the closest thing I had to a Horse racing theme,

It was my sons Birthday this week and we went to the racers to celebrate, I must say it was such fun , I've never been before and I really enjoyed it, there was only six races but I didn't manage to oick one single winner, in one race there was only four horses and mine still came last, but at least the jockey managed to stay on for that race.

Still back to my card, I coloured it with copics, used K & Co papers, nesties, Little Claire sentiment stamp, 3D laquer, and Button border die from Memory box.

I'm entering this in the following;

papertake weekly Anything Goes

my time to craft Fantasy

craft your passion Anything goes

challenge up your life Anything goes

marks finest papers Nature

the stampman Anything goes-Celebrations

patties creations Animals/Insects

Hugs Debs

Friday Sketch Challenge #23 by Janine

Hi there, its time for the new sketch over at friday sketch challenge and this week the wonderful Janine has done us proud.

We also have two sponsors this week

make it crafty kindly gave us a digi to use I chose pippy-bug-catcher .

Coloured with copics, I used First edition papers, Nesties, Marrianne flower die and wooden mushroom and butterfly that I coloured and glazed, with a few pearls on the mushroom and gems on the butterfly.

I'm entering this in the following;

creative inspirations In the garden

Stampavie Happy Birthday

Try it on Tuesday Anything goes

creative craft challenges 2 Summertime

cupcake craft Things Outdoors

pile it on challenge Cute as can be

one stitch at a time challenge Use a Digi
patties creations Animals or Insects

Hugs Debs