Another baby Card Needed

Morning and we have a new "Just For Fun" challenge at Artistic Inspirations and I had another new baby card to make for my sons friend-they have just had another little girl.The pre-coloured topper is from Hobby House I just added glamour dust-die-cuts are Tattered Lace/Spellbinders/The Works/Marianne and Elizabeth Designs/dewdrops/pearls and peel off corners are from stash,embossing folder is Tattered lace too.

challenges-
lemon shortbread-ATG
digi Tuesday-ATG----------------TOP 3
crafty creations-ATG
crafty gals corner-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
4crafty chicks-ATG
polka doodles-ATG---------------TOP 3
crafty catz-ATG
Di's digi designs-load on the embellishments
QKR stampede-ATG----------------------------TOP 5
crafty friends-B is for/butterfly/baby/bows/bird
pink gem-3 of something/safety pins/pearls
cutie pie-add a butterfly
creative craft cottage-dies and/or punches
creative inspirations-CAS/fussy and fancy
monochrome magic-monochrome/no D,papers
craft rocket-use embellishments
Happy little stampers-ATG with dies
Thank you for dropping by enjoy the Bank Holiday and hope you will come and play in our challenge
Carol x x

Butterfly canvas

Morning and have two DT posts today -the second one is "Just for fun" at A Inky Mess-and I covered a canvas in adhesive fabric from Crafty Lynette Jasper and I added colour to the butterfly with a blue sharpie pen,I added colour from a gelato to DIY filler and used a TH stencil,I then covered a key and wings(also from Lynette)with Gold Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Polish and also added round the edges---done.

We have Michelle as our GDT member and you should check out her fabulous work

challenges-
corrosive challenge-ATG
mix it up-ATG
creative inspirations-CAS/fussy or fancy
craft rocket-use embellishments
happy little stampers-mixed media/gold
we love to create-anything creative/mixed media
creative artiste-anything mixed media
crafty calendar-things with wings
card mania-anything but a card
let's craft and create-ATG
crafty friends-B is for/butterfly/blue
MMM-hint of Summer to com
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
Simon says-inspired by a song/Love is lika a Butterfly-Dolly Parton

Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Todays BooBoos!!!

Morning first of all welcome to my new follower Maria-and I have two DT posts today the first one is for the new ATG challenge at Simply Papercrafts sponsored by Scrap'n'Dipity-I used the cute image "Queen Bee" coloured with promarkers and Sharpies.I printed the image twice and 3-D the wings and the intention of 3-D the dress and hair but changed my mind because I can lol and added them to the side of the card.Okay I admit I lost the pieces until the card was finished and oops when I posted the pic I saw the lips had bled and I left the ear on the extra hair!!!The papers were oddments from stash and the honeycomb and Bee are stamps from Chocolate Baroque.

challenges-
CFTH-ATG
Make my Monday-hint of Summer to come
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
crafty cardmakers-things with wings
TTCRD-ATG
Digi Tuesday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
the paper shelter-digital image
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
Simon says-more than one stamp(Honeycomb/Bees)
word art Wednesday-ATG
cardz4galz-mythical/fantasy
4crafty chicks-ATG
crafty calendar-things with wings
creative inspirations-CAS/fussy and fancy
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us
Carol x x

Postscript Artifacts

I have a card to share and OMG another one layer CAS card that I am pleased with--the main postscript image is a stamp I have just won from Artistic Stamper,script stamp from stash,texture stamp from Lisa Horton(Creative Expressions)dots and lines made with a sharpie---then believe it or not I spent 10 mins looking for a thumb print stamp I had in a set-before mind engaged and I used my own thumb!!!

We have both grandaughters and grandson over the weekend so may not get around to visiting you all until Monday.

challenges-
pink gem-it's a mans world
INTAAS-all about boys/men
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
crafty cardmakers-no P.paper
creatalicious-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
cardz4guys-mens hobbies
lemon shortbread-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
crafting by designs-enjoy the little things(letters from friends/family)
word art Wednesday-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
Brown sugar-masculine
crafting with an attitude-ATG
scribbles designs-make it masculine
Unicorn challenge-monochrome
Penny Black and more-ATG
Ikes world-monochrome
creative inspirations-CAS/fussy and fancy
pile it on sports or hobbies(hobby-writing)
monochrome magic-monochrome/no P.papers
Happy little stampers-CAS/one layer
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

New Baby Boy

Morning and welcome to my two new followers-I don't have a link to share with you at the moment.I have a baby card to share today-Hollys best friends Mum has just had a little boy so--a baby card.The pre-coloured topper was from Hobby House a few years ago just added glamour dust-the dots EF is Tattered Lace,P.paper craft sensations,ribbon/button and liquid pears from stash-and a selection of dies from Memory Box/Elizabeth Designs/Marianne and Creative Dies.Happy to say the new Mum loved it.

challenges-
crafty creations-ATG
the paper shelter-round it up
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
Simon says-for the boys
C.R.A.F.T-birth--day? feel free to delete if no
as you like it-pink/blue fave + why-pink is very feminine and perfect for that but blue lends itself to quite a lot of cards not just male cards
aud sentiments-cute+sentiment
4crafty chicks-ATG--------WINNER
polka doodles-ATG
sweet stampin-magic/myth/fantasy
crafty friends-animals
pink gem-it's a mans world
INTAAS-all about boys/men
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG----------HONORARY MENTION
incy wincy-things that fly
cutie pie-add a butterfly
Brown sugar-Masculine
crafty calendar-things with wings
Unicorn challenge-monochrome
Ikes world-monochrome
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
creative inspirations-CAS/fussy and fancy
craft-deebowz-ATG with a bow------------------------------------TOP 3
craft rocket-use embellishments
Happy little stampers-ATG with dies
creative craft cottage-dies and/or punches
the sisterhood of crafters-magical fairy garden---TOP SISTER AWARD
digi doodle studio-ribbon and pearls--------WINNER& 2ND PLACE
scribbles designs-make it masculine
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

My Fave Fave Image

Morning and first of all-all clear from the hospital yyaaayy-moles not suspicious at all thank goodness!!!
We have a new challenge at Crafting With Friends and sponsored by Moonflower--I used this beautiful image BUT turns out I used the wrong one and now have no idea where this one is from-so if anyone can enlighten me to give credit I would be grateful.

UPDATE--Image is a FB freebie from Sweet Escape--thank you to Granmargaret !

I printed the image twice to 3-D the flowers-image coloured with promarkers with added glamour dust and glossy accents.
The die-cut frame is from Spellbinders/pearls/ribbon and webbed background from stash.
I kept card pretty much CAS so as not to distract from the beautiful image and this card is a birthday card for future DIL.

challenges-
let's craft and create-ATG/ribbon/lace/twine
catch the Bug-ATG
crafting from the heart-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
crafty cardmakers-no p.paper
use your stuff-ATG/mood board
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
try it on Tuesday-dies or stencils
pause,dream,enjoy-ATG
crafty gals corner-add a flower
I love promarkers-ATG/CAS
Pennys challenges-ATG
doubleD-May flowers
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-flowers
C.R.A.F.T-birthday----------------WINNER
4crafty chicks-ATG
Dragonfly dreams-here comes the girls
crafting with an attitude-ATG
classic design team-ATG
Fabrika fantasy-flowers
delicious doodles-Flowers
ccc digi creations-flower power
craft-deebowz-ATG with a bow
craft rocket-use embellishments
digi doodle studios-ribbon and pearls
Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Little Georgie

Morning and we have a new ATG/Spring challenge at Create and Inspire we are sponsored by Bugaboo Digi Stamps and I have used the beautiful image -"Thank You Tulip Block"-coloured with promarkers and I made the lines and dots with a ruler and sharpie.Pearls are from stash and the background I made by putting grape hyacinth flowers and leaves between watercolour paper and putting through my big shot-will definitely try that again.Off to the hospital first thing this morning to get 3 dodgy moles checked out!!!

We also have another new addition---meet Georgie!!!8weeks old

Challenges-
QKR stampede-ATG
creative fingers-ATG/flowers
colour crazy-ATG
lets craft and create-ATG
sweet stampin-flowers
catch the Bug-ATG--------------------------------------WINNER
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
crafty creations-ATG
I love promarkers-ATG/CAS
fab'n'funky-garden/outdoors
Pennys challenges-ATG
Double D-May flowers
word art Wednesday-ATG
craft rocket-use embellishments
creative inspirations-CAS/fussy and fancy
the crafty addicts-ATG/Spring--------------------TOP 3
Thank you for dropping by and hope you come and join us
Carol x x

Ducklings and Flowers

Morning and hope you are all enjoying the May Day sunshine-we gor two new little ducklings on Saturday meet Duck Norris and Puddleduck--

We have a new Lots of Flowers challenge today at Get Creative sponsored by QKR Stampede and I used the beautiful image "Bouquet Digital Image" coloured with promarkers.We are also sponsored by Wink Wink Wink and Knitty Kitty.The papers are all from scrap box(a little more gone lol)Liquid pearls from stash and the stitched stamp round edges is from HOTP.

challenges-
pause,dream,enjoy-lots of layers---TOP PICK
I love promarkers-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
star stampz-hand coloured image
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG---------WINNER
crafty catz-ATG/flowers
creative fingers-ATG
colour crazy-ATG
sweet stampin-flowers
cupcake inspirations-floral
that's craft-stitching
Fabrika fantasy-flowers---------WINNER
delicious doodles-flowers
CCC digi creations-flower power
mix it up-ATG
pile it on-sports/hobbies-gardening?
Thank you for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

CAS and One Layer

Morning and we have a new ATG/Mainly Blue (my twist)at 613 Avenue Create and I made a one layer card--yes I know--one layer??? and was happy with it too lol.The blue background is blue Brushos the centre stamp is part of a A4 collage stamp from Docrafts,the circles are a craft mag freebie and the cut up sentiment is I think from IndigoBlu,the black lines were made with a ruler and a pen.

Oue new little ducklings--

Challenges-
creatalicious-ATG/sentiment
monochrome magic-monochrome
a bit more time to craft-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
crafty sentiments-ATG
creative crafters-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
Ike's world-ATG/monochrome
the artistic stamper-backgrounds
creative inspirations-CAS/fussy and fancy
Happy little stampers-CAS/one layer
happy little stampers-watercolour/CAS/one layer
crafting with an attitude-ATG
Unicorn challenge-monochrome----------------TOP 3
Hope you can join us and check out the DT cards and blogs-see you there!
Carol x x

Enforced Kitty Fun

Morning and we have a new"Animal Fun" challenge --okay I know the cat doesn't look like she is having fun lol at Daisy Chain and you have a month so hope you will join in.I made a stepper card using a pre-coloured image-Mos Digital Pencil from Hobby House,paper,dies and paper flowers from stash,the foliage die is from Sue Wilson and I inked faux stitches round the image ---admission the flowers were an extra due to a couple of black fingermarks???

Welcome to my new follower--Jo

Challenges-

cupcake Inspirations-floral
creatalicious-ATG
diesrus-flowers
a bit more time to craft-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
digi choosday-ATG
Tuesday Throwdown-critter crazy
lemon shortbread-ATG
try it on Tuesday-dies/stencils
scribbles designs-feminine
creative crafters-ATG
lil red wagon-play along
Pennys challenges-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-ATG
4crafty chicks-women celebrations
polka doodles-ATG
crafty catz-ATG/flowers
2crafty critter crazies-ATG with a critter
Allsorts-fancy folds
Thank you for stopping by and all your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

Fishing Rules

Morning and this is my second DT post today which is for Love to Scrap ATG challenge sponsored by DRS designs and I used their
Fishing Rules image swiped with Distress inks,the fish posters are cut from papers by Docrafts -I used an 8"x6" Jigsaw piece from Lynette Jasper and covered it with paper from The Works,added splat stamps from Crafters Companion-added two lolly sticks wiped with distress ink and a cycle die from Spellbinders cut in half and added distress stains to look like an abandoned bicycle.Special ,memories for me as I used to go sea fishing with my Dad when I was younger and we played Gone Fishing at his funeral as the last song--I remember when he caught some flat fish and eels -left them in a bucket of water overnight in the kitchen and when we got up the next morning they were all flapping about on the kitchen floor-Mam went beserk lol.

challenges-
crafty gals corner-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
Simon says-ATG
Word are Wednesday-ATG
the male room-anything but a card---WINNER
aud sentiments-masculine and sentiment
crafty creations-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
creative fingers-ATG
creatalicious-ATG/sentiment
monochrome magic-monochrome
use your stuff-free week
crafty sentiments-ATG
Do-allkreatives-no square/rectangle
Unicorn challenge-monochrome
card mania-anything but a card
Thank you for dropping by and hope you can find the time to join us
Carol x x

Bow But Non Ribbon Card

Morning and I have two DT posts today the first one is for the ATG challenge at Love To Craft and I made a bow card-now I don't have a cutting machine so made this using the dies I have -quite pleased with the result but have not quite got the bow loops close enough together--still practise makes perfect and my grandaughter Ellie who is 11yrs old today fell in love with it and wanted it for her birthday card--soooo---result!!!!!The B.paper is from The Works and the pink paper on the bow is from K&C(bought a very large collection of them really cheap from QVC absolutely years ago when I first started crafting(still working my way through them lol )Not quite sure where the digi is from so if anyone knows please let me know,I used a Tonic border punch and used the waste down the edges.

challenges-
the paper shelter-die-cuts
crafty gals corner-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
cute card Thursday-pretty in pink
polka doodles-ATG
QKR stampede-ATG
crafty catz-ATG
creatalicious-ATG+sentiment
use your stuff-free week
crafty sentiments-ATG
lemon shortbread-ATG
try it on Tuesday-Stencils or dies-I went with dies
scribbles designs-feminine----------HONOURABLE MENTION
Thank you for dropping by and hope you will join us
Carol x x