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

ICS No 103

Hi there this week at ICSketches we have something a bit different not only do you get a fantastic sketch but we'd also like you to make an easel card.





I so love making easel cards, they look ,so great when the recipient puts it on the window sill, really sets your card off.

We are being sponsored this week by Heather from Fresh Brewed Designs the winner gets a $10.00 gift voucher, she also very kindly gave us DT's some images to work with I chose this one "Owl Love You"

Coloured it with copics, used papermania papers, Nesties, Fiskars Threading Water punch, Personal Impressions sentiment stamp and a leaf from my stash.

Can't wait to see what you make of the sketch.

I'm entering this in the following:

Incy Wincy Punches & Dies

Craft your passion Male

Paper Sundaes Masculine colours

Diggital Tuesday Punches

Aly's Give support

Hugs Debs