Summer Time!

Well, summer time for those in the northern hemisphere.  I am having to remember the warmth here midst the rain and gloom.  One week and we start heading back towards the light!  Yay! Half way to Christmas too!

This month at Creatalicious Challenges we are sponsored by Stamp Fairy

My creation was actually made late last year as a gift for a birthday party my daughter attended.  The image is "Summer Marci" from La-la Land Crafts.  The sand castle and shells are from Make it Crafty.

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to seeing your summer creations.

Less is More

Hi everyone!  L is for "Less is More" or "Give us a Laugh" over at ABC Christmas Challenges.  Our Challenge this fortnight is kindly sponsored by:

Saturated Canary

1st Prize is 2 Digi images from her lovely Etsy Shop.

My creation uses the Saturated Canary image called Nikki and I have chosen the "Less is more" theme.

I look forward to seeing all your entries and best of luck!

Jingle Bells - Half-way

Jingle Bells is the theme for this fortnight over at ABC Christmas Challenges and we are half way already!  I have interpreted this challenge as including a bell.  This is what I have come up with.  

It is a Pollycraft image from the Swings 'n Slides collection called "Ring out those Bells".  Unfortunately the shop closed down and this image is no longer available, but some of the other Swings 'n Slides images can be found over at Little Miss Muffet Stamps.

For this challenge our sponsor is:

Wild Orchid Crafts

one lucky winner will receive a £10 gift voucher

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

My Time to Craft - Christmas in May
Christmas Stamping All Year Long - Christmas Carols (Jingle Bells)
Oldie but a Goodie - Inspired by a song (Jingle Bells)
Card Mania - Spots and/or stripes

For the Girls

Hello once again!  I know it has been a while since I last posted a card, but I do have a legitimate excuse.  I got a job!  Yes, after 7 years at home looking after my girls, I have returned to the work force.  It's one of the best things I could have done, but getting used to juggling a family and work has been fun and games.  I have been stuffed when I get home, which is when I usually sit and colour.

Regardless of all that, it is a new challenge time again at Creatalicious Challenges and this month we are celebrating all things female.  I have made a mother's day card, this one was for my Mother-in-Law, using a Papershelter image called The Florist.   I hope you like it.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Mad for Markers - One for the Girls
Hannah & Friends - Mother's Day
Digi Haven - Mother's Day
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Mother's Day
Craft-Dee BowZ - Must use a bow
Sentimental Sundays - Must us a sentiment
Corrosive Challenge - Use a sentiment

H is for Holiday Helpers at ABC Christmas Challenges

We are up to the letter H now at ABC Christmas Challenges.  We are looking for "Holiday Helper" inspired projects.  This is a card I made last Christmas, but never posted.  It uses Christmas Elf Marci from La La Land Stamps - a favourite line of stamps in this household.  My girls would rather colour these in than use a colouring book!

Thanks for stopping by.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

CRAFT Challenges - Christmas
Winter Wonderland - Red and Green must not be seen
Digi Galore - One for the Girls
Whoopsi Daisy Challenges - Not a square
Scribbles Designs - Shaped or Easel Cards
One Sweet Challenge - Shaped card
Papertake Weekly - One Paper

Let's Make a Cake

Another month has passed and it is time for another challenge at Creatalicious Challenges.  This month we are following a recipe.  We want to see, as a minimum, the following items on your creations:

- 1 ribbon/bow

- 2 buttons

- 2 flowers

- 1 clip/stitch/fastening

- 2 patterned paper

- glitter (any kind)

This challenge is sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs and the prize is 4 digi images for the winner to choose!

Sassy was kind enough to supply the design team with an image and I have used "French Maid".

I look forward to seeing what your take on this challenge is.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

One Crazy Stamper - Black, White + 1 colour

Family Wedding

I thought I would share this wedding card I have made for my step-sister who is getting married this Friday.  I'm really pleased with the way it has come up.  I have used two images, "Love Me Do" by Wee Stamps and  "Rose Covered Trellis" from The Pixie Cottage.  I hope you like it as much as I do.

Close up of the image

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

The Crafting Cafe - Let's Celebrate

Stamping Sensations - Special Occasions

Eclectic Ellapu - Love is in the Air

Sparkle and Sprinkle - Use a digi

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything goes

LEJ Designs - Ribbons

Inky Chicks - Use a background/object stamps

Creative Card Crew - Clouds
Color Me Creative - All about hair