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Designer in the Spotlight at Winter Wonderland....

2011-01-28T09:19:00.006Z

I'm so happy to have been chosen to be this months Designer in the Spotlight at the Winter Wonderland Challenge.

The challenge this week is My Sentiments Exactly (use a sentiment as your focal point on your card or creation)

There are two fabulous sponsors for this challenge which are Sentiments 4 you & Simon Says Stamp.

I was lucky enough to be given some fabulous digital sentiments to use for my card:

The digital sentiment is from Sentiments 4 you which ive cut out with my oval nessties and have added gems. The papers are basic grey and the flowers lace and ribbon are from my stash.

This card fits in with the following challenge:

Fab n Funky ( Delight in your Digi )

Christmas Card Challenge ( No Colouring )

Crafty Cardmakers ( Floral )

Top Tip Tuesday ( Fabulous Flowers )

Wild Orchid Crafts ( Lets get Sentimental )

Basic Grey ( Flower Power )

Stamp Something ( Winter Somethings )

That's all from me for today thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula xxxx

ABC Christmas Challenge GD Card....

2011-01-19T12:19:00.005Z

Hi well its time for the ABC Christmas challenge and this fortnight the letter is:

B for Black & White

Our sponsor for this challenge is the fabulous Dustin Pike

So onto my Black & White card:

I have used this lovely Dustin Pike image which ive coloured with promarkers and have added glamour dust. The papers are from my stash and i think they are by Clare Curd ( Papermania ).

The snowflakes are punched out with an x cut punch and the ribbon and gems are from my stash.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

Sketch & Stash ( Sketch ) Ive used new image and Ribbon and old Papers.

Pile it on ( Anything Goes )

Simply Create ( Use Punches )

Paper Play ( Cutie Patootie )

Totally Gorjuss ( Cuddly )

Simon Says Stamp Challenge ( Bingo ) Ive used Gems/Glitter/Ribbon

Well that's it from me please do nip over to the ABC Christmas Challenge and take a peek at the fabulous DT's work and i hope your able to take part in the challenge too.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Its a Boy....

2011-01-14T15:38:00.003Z

Well ive managed to get into my craft room and i decided to make a baby boy card not that i needed one lol just because i wanted too.

Ive used my favorite Forever Friend stamp and have coloured with promarkers. The papers are from my local craft shop and the sentiment is from a set from Personal Impressions. Ive punched the small stars out and added gems from my stash to the centers and the ribbon and lace are also from my stash.

This card fits in with the following challenges.

A Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge ( Sketch & Something New )

Passion for Promarkers ( Baby Cards )

I Love Promarkers ( Punches )

Stamp Something ( Anything Goes )

Winter Wonderland ( Paws for Thought )

Forever Friends ( Men/ Boy Cards )

Cupcake Craft Challenge ( Something New )

Crafty Creations ( New Beginnings )

Ladybugs Craft Ink Challenge ( Baby )

Sarah Hurley Challenge ( New Beginnings )

Well that's all from me for today i hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Hugs Paula xxxx

ABC Christmas Challenge GD Card....

2011-01-06T11:38:00.005Z

Hi everyone first of all i would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year & i do hope 2011 is fabulous for all of you.

I'm so sorry i'm late with this post my Darling Husband has decided to fit a new bathroom and our house is abit chaotic at the moment and ive even had to share my craft room with a bath tub and sink lol.

So its time for the ABC Christmas challenge and were at the beginning of the Alphabet so of course our letter is:

A for Anything Christmas Goes

Our Sponsor this fortnight is the fabulous Simon Says Stamp with the fantastic prize of a $15 gift Certificate.

Before i show you my card ive just got to let you know that for our last challenge Z for Zero time left and Blog Hop that indeed i did have a secret Blog Candy and the winner from my comments was:

Debs M

Congratulations Debs please could you contact me my email address is on my sidebar.

So onto my A for anything Christmas Goes card which i have made a Christmas Thank you card:

Ive used this lovely Whiff of Joy image and have coloured her with promarkers.The papers are from a Kars 12x12 Christmas pad the flowers which ive glimmer misted and glitterd are all from Wild Orchid Crafts the ticket sentiment and ticket die are Whimsey and the ribbon gems pin and charms are from my stash.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

The Pixie Cottage Challenge ( Sketch & Punches )

Winter Wonderland ( Thank You )

Christmas Cards all Year Round ( Anything Goes )

Crazy 4 Challenges ( Celebrate Something )

Papertake Weekly ( Anything Goes )

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge ( Anything Goes )

Cute Card Thursday ( Out with the Old ) The papers image and charm is all old stash.

Stamp Something ( Something that Glitters )

Passion for Promarkers ( Thank you )

Thanks for looking and i do hope your able to join in with us at the ABC Christmas challenge.

Hugs Paula xxxx

ABC Christmas Challenge Blog Hop....

2010-12-15T07:00:00.003Z

Hi there well were at the last letter of the alphabet and its our last challenge of the year at the ABC Christmas Challenge so we have decided to celebrate with a Blog Hop.

So if you have come here from Tanja's Blog your on the right track if not you need to nip over to the ABC Christmas Challenge blog to start at the beginning.

So were at the last letter of the alphabet Z for Zero Time Left and the challenge is to make a NEW card or crafty project with ANY of our previous challenge themes.

We have 2 fabulous sponsors for our blog hop which are :

Simon Says Stamp & Stamp Fairy

Also some of the DT have there own candy to give away but were keeping that a secret to who has the candy so make sure you make a comment on every DT blog to be in with a chance to win.

So onto my card and the Blog Hop:

The previous themes ive chosen are G for Glitz and X for Xmas with Flowers.

So the letter you want from me for the Blog Hop is:

So now you need to hop over to Lacey's Blog.

and please don't forget to leave a comment because you never know i may have candy up for grabs.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge ( Sketch )

Passion for Promarkers ( Anything Goes )

Magical Monday Challenge ( Fairytale Christmas )

Cupcake Craft Challenge ( Non Traditional Christmas )

Alphabet Challenge Blog ( G for Glitter )

Ellephantastic Challenges Wish upon a star / or Christmas Winter )

The Pink Elephant Challenge ( Winter Wonderland )

Cute Card Thursday ( Floral Frenzy )

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge ( Winter Wonderland )

Thanks for looking and i do hope your able to join in the fun at the ABC Christmas Challenge Blog Hop.

Hugs Paula xxxx

A Starry Night:

2010-12-09T14:05:00.006Z

Ive made a card today using a beautiful stamp from Whimsey called Starry Night.

I adore this stamp and have coloured it with promarkers and have added stickles and glamour dust. The papers are basic grey Jovial and the flowers ribbon and gems are from my stash.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

Winter Wonderland ( Penguins & Polar Bears )

Spoonful of Sugar ( Christmas Card )

Secret Crafter ( Christmas )

Creative Card Crew ( Anything Goes )

Crafty Creations ( A Beary Project )

Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge ( Sketch )

Well thats all from me for today sorry its such a short post but ive so much today and so little time lol.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Y For Yuletide ABC GDT Card....

2010-12-01T11:33:00.005Z

Well its time for another ABC Christmas Challenge

This fortnight its Lorraine's turn to host the challenge and she has chosen:

Y FOR YULETIDE

I know to most people this sounds like just another Christmas card challenge but when your thinking of all the things you can do for your card you need to remember to add these:

Please use 1 or all of the following things to create your card or project

Holly & Berries

or

Red & Green

or

Candles

This fortnight we are sponsored by our team mate Lacey

and here is the fabulous prize up for grabs:

So onto my card and i have used the extras of Holly & Berry's and Red & Green.

Ive used my sweet Tilda image and have coloured her with Promarkers and have added gold glitter. The holly paper is last years and im sorry i cant remember where i got it from or who makes it but the red paper is Basic Grey from the Jovial pad. The ribbon and gold pearls are from my stash and the red & green flowers again are from last year and again i cant remember where i got them from lol.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

Create 4 Fun ( Sketch )

A Crafty Little Place ( Anything Goes )

Ellephantastic Challenges ( Red & Green )

Scrappy Frogs Challenge ( Christmas Cards )

Ooh La La Challenge ( Christmas Song & Mine is The Holly & the Ivy )

Christmas Stampin ( Anything Goes )

Totally Stampalicious ( Anything Goes )

Stamps R Us ( Holiday Cards )

Passion for Promarkers ( New & Old My image is new and my papers and flowers are old )

Well that's all from me for today im now off to make some soup as i need warming up lol.

Thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula xxxx

ABC Christmas Challenge X for Xmas....

2010-11-17T11:02:00.007Z

Its a new challenge over at the ABC Christmas Challenge and the letter chosen by the lovely Lacey is X for Xmas with the optional extra of Flowers.

Our sponsor this fortnight is Wild Orchid Crafts

Wow look at all those yummy flowers i wish i could win lol.

So onto my X for Xmas card:

Ive used this sweet image from Pink Gems and have coloured her with promarkers and have added glamour dust. The papers are a freebie from a magazine and the Let it Snow sentiment i got from a craft fair but cant remember the name of the stand lol. The snowflake charm and ribbon are from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge ( Sketch and option of a Christmas card and Non Traditional Colours )

Winter Wonderland ( Winter Sports )

Simon Says Stamp ( Sparkle )

The Stamp Man ( Christmas )

Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club ( Snowflakes )

Polly Craft Monday's ( A Glittery Christmas )

Crafts and Me Challenge ( Glitter )

Creative Inspiration Challenge ( Anything Christmassy /Winter )

The Crafty Pad ( Christmas Sparkle )

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge ( Christmas Sparkle )

Thanks for looking and i hope you have great day.

Hugs Paula xxxx

If Friends were Flowers i'd Pick You....

2010-11-13T11:00:00.005Z

Today ive a Birthday card to show you that i made for a close friend of mine.

Ive made an easel card which i love making but i hate taking pictures of them lol i must have took about 20 pics and this is the best of a bad bunch lol.

Ive used my favorite stamp Daisy and have coloured her in with promarkers the sentiment is one of my favorites too which i thought fitted the image perfectly.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

The Sugar Bowl ( Sketch & Ribbons and Bows )

I Love Promarkers ( Icey Colours )

Cute Card Thursday ( Anything Goes )

Sarah Hurley Challenges ( Easel Cards )

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge ( Ribbons )

Moving Along With the Times (Nice and Bright with Ribbons & Flowers)

Have a great weekend and thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Im Dreaming of a White Christmas....

2010-11-03T09:11:00.007Z

Good Morning i was over the moon when the lovely Helen & Samantha from the ABC Christmas challenge asked me to stay on with them as a Guest DT member until February how lucky am i? So i just want to say a big big thank you to them for keeping me on as they are such lovely girls and its such a fabulous DT to be on thanks again.

So onto this fortnights challenge which has been chosen by Annie and the letter is W for Winter Wonderland and the optional extra of all White.

We are sponsored this fortnight by Simon Says Stamp and the prize is a $15 gift certificate

I was so excited when i saw the theme as ive always wanted to make a all white card but never got around to it so i really enjoyed making this card and i always struggle making a card for my husband and with there being no flowers on it lol and ive gone for blue for the image ive decided this is his Christmas card this year. I know theres a bow on it but i wont tell if you wont lol.

Ive coloured this adorable Penny Black image in with Promarkers then used faded jeans distress ink for the background and added stickles. Ive used a mixture of pearl white card and white glitter card which has been embossed using both swiss dots and snowflake cuttlebug embossing folders. The snowflakes are punched out with my MSP the ribbon and lace is from my stash and i finished of with stick on pearls and a pearl pin.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

Winter Wonderland ( Have a Mousey Christmas )

Simon Says Stamp ( Are you All White )

I Love Promarkers ( Snowflakes )

Fussy and Fancy ( Winter Wonderland )

ABC Challenge ( G for Glitter )

Incy Wincy ( Anything Goes )

A Spoonful of Sugar ( Relish to Embellish )

Wee Memories ( Anything Goes )

Craft Your Days Away ( All White )

Stamping Vacation ( Get the Music In You )

Cards for Men ( Anything Goes )

The Stamp Man ( Cards for Men )

Right well thanks for looking im off back to bed as i started with a sore throat last night and ive work up this morning and can hardly swallow and feel completely awful so night night lol.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

Forever Friends....

2010-10-25T13:02:00.005+01:00

Hiya today i have a Forever Friends card to show you i do love these sweet teddies and i wanted to make a card for a friend of mine so reached for this cutie:

Ive coloured the image with Promarkers and have added stickles to the centres of the daisy's and also around the image too. The papers are My Minds Eye which are a freebie i got in the CardMaking and PaperCraft mag. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts which ive added stickles to and the gems button and ribbon are from my stash.

This card fits in with the following Challenge:

Forever Friends Challenge ( 2 Papers 3 Flowers & 1 Button )

Just Cute Bears & Friends ( Sketch )

Wild Orchid Crafts ( Pastles )

Crafty Cardmakers ( Use a Freebie ) The papers ive used are a freebie from Cardmaking & papercraft mag.

Meljens ( Anything Goes )

CES Challenges ( Buttons & Bows )

Moving along with the Times ( Promarkers & Anything goes ) The fab Letraset are sponsoring the challenge

Thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Boo ....

2010-10-22T10:37:00.004+01:00

I know i said i don't do Halloween lol but my sil phoned the other day and asked if my 5yr old nephew Danny could come round on Halloween and if i would go Trick or Treating with them well i couldn't say no lol so i thought i would make him a card:

Ive coloured Edwin in with promarkers. The papers are Bo bunny and the Boo letters ive cut out with a Cuttle kids alphabet.

This cards fits in with the following challenges:

Pile it on (Kid Themed Halloween)

Spoonful of Sugar ( Boo )

Papertake Weekly (Sketch)

Moving along with the Times (Use Promarkers/Anything Goes) Letraset are sponsoring

Creative Craft Challenge ( Trick or Treat )

2 Sisters Challenge (Halloween)

If the Shoe Fits ( Any Holiday )

Paper Cutz Challenge (Anything Goes)

Tuesday Throwdown ( Anything Goes )

Stamp with Fun (Halloween)

Thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula xxxx

ABC Christmas Challenge GD Card....

2010-10-20T11:08:00.006+01:00

Hi well its my last week as GD over at the ABC Christmas challenge i would just like to thank both Samantha and Helen for letting me guest design on there challenge and for being so welcoming ive really enjoyed myself ladies and thanks again.

So onto this fortnights challenge and the letter is V for Vertical the lovely Samantha has drawn up 2 fabulous vertical sketches to follow so you can use either of the or both and you must have more than 2 items beginning with V on your projects.

I have used both sketches so i have 2 cards to show you:

The first card is using an image from the fab sponsor Pink Cat Studio and its called Lily Candy Elf:

My V's are V for Vertical , Vellum & Violet.

Ive coloured the fab image with promarkers and have added stickles to bling it up abit and make it more Christmassy. The ribbon and Pearls are from my stash.

This cards fits in with the following challenges:

Bah Humbug (Vellum)

Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club ( Christmas Humour )

Allsorts Challenge (Bingo Pearls Stickles Ribbon)

Inky Impressions ( Anything Goes )

Sweet Stampin Challenge (Ribbon)

So onto my 2nd card using Samantha's other sketch:

The V's for this card is V for Vintage ,Vertical and Vibrant.

Ive used a woj image Willow with Lantern and coloured her in with promarkers and have added stickles around the edges of the image and ive used glimmer mist on the roses i think the paper is dovecraft.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

Winter Wonderland ( Vintage )

ABC Challenge (F for Flowers)

Crafty Creations ( Red Green & Brown )

Thanks for looking and i hope you have a lovely day.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Happy Halloween....

2010-10-16T10:56:00.009+01:00

Good morning i hope your having a lovely weekend so far? I have to go and do the dreaded big shop soon lol but i thought id show you this card i made yesterday first yep any excuse not to go lol.

Im not really into halloween but i won this adorable motivet so i had to ink her up.

I haven't really got any Halloween embellishments so i had to draw my own little spiders and just used black organza and silk ribbon. The image is coloured with Promarkers and the papers are Do Crafts i think? The sentiment i did on the computer.

This cards fits in with the following challenges:

Passion for Promarkers (orange, black, green and purple & Option of Halloween)

One Stop Craft Challenge (Halloween)

Fussy and Fancy Challenge (Halloween)

Double Dutch (Boo to You)

Creative Craft Challenges (Trick or Treat)

Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog (Colouring)

Everybody Art Challenge (Halloween)

Cupcake Craft Challenge (Scary Creatures)

Stampin for the Weekend (Halloween/Fall)

Incy Wincy Designs (Faux it up)

Wild Orchid Crafts (Stitch it up)

Fairy Knoll Challenge (Halloween)

Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings Challenge (Halloween)

Moving Along with the Times (Halloween)

Well i cant put it off any longer i have to go shopping lol so thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great weekend.

Hugs Paula xxxx

My 1st Candle....

2010-10-13T17:51:00.003+01:00

Hi there i have something different to show you today and that is a Candle:

This is the first candle ive ever stamped onto and im so so pleased with the results.

The stamp i used is a Forever Friends Christmas stamp and the snowflakes are from a Bo Bunny stamp set. I stamped the image with memento and stamped onto tissue paper and coloured with my promarkers as im using the candle just for a decorative purpose ive added stickles to the image and ribbon and gems.

This candle fits in with the following challenges:

Bah Humbug ( Cuties )

A Spoonful of Sugar ( Winter Wonderland )

Forever Friends Challenge Blog ( Home Decoration )

One Stop Craft Challenge ( Alter It )

Thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Willow with Hot Chocolate....

2010-10-11T15:58:00.006+01:00

Good Afternoon well i have a card to share with you today and shock horror its not a Christmas card lol.

The image is woj called Willow with Hot Chocolate which ive coloured with promarkers and the papers are My minds eye.The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts which ive glimmer misted and used glamour dust and the lace is from there too.

Here's another picture:

Ive made to card to fit in with the following challenges:

Crafty Creations ( Sketch )

Paper Sundaes ( Change of Season )

Sarah Hurley Challenge ( Flowers )

The corrosive Challenge Blog ( Clean up the Dust ) Ive had the papers for ages same as the stamp .

Thanks so much for looking and for all your lovely comments sorry i have to dash as ive just remembered i haven't made my Husband his card yet for our Wedding Anniversary which is tomorrow so id better get a move on lol.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Sending Wishes Across the Miles....

2010-10-06T16:23:00.007+01:00

Wow 2 posts in one day???? Very unlike me lol.

My Dads over from Spain and hes going home on Friday so i wanted to get there Christmas card mae before he goes home because i dont think my Mum would be very happy if he went home empty handed lol.

Ive made an Easel card as i think they look that bit more special and i do love making them.

The image ive used is called Snowy Cuddles by Penny Johnson Stampavie which i think is adorable and ive used a snowflake flourish stamp around the edges of the image.

The circle sentiment is what i got at a craft fair and the snowflake in the middle is from a Bo Bunny stamp set the papers are also Bo Bunny. The large snowflakes are from a MSP and ive used spacers and pearl brads from my stash the ribbon and gems are also from my ever growing stash lol.

Heres a close up of the image and i wanted to show you all the sparkle:

Ive coloured the image in with Promarkers and have added glamour dust.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

Crafters Companion ( Sketch )

ABC Challenge ( E for Easel )

A Spoonful of Sugar (Sparkle and Shine )

Secret Crafter ( Easel Cards )

Incy Wincy Designs ( Sparkly Glitter )

Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club (Glitter Ribbon & Gems )

Stamptacular Sunday ( Layer it up )

Bah Humbug ( Across the Miles )

Thanks again for looking

Hugs Paula xxxx

ABC Christmas Challenge GD....

2010-10-06T09:53:00.007+01:00

Hi everyone i was so happy to find out i had won a GD place over at the ABC Christmas challenge thanks so much for choosing me ladies and it lovely to be working with you. xxxx

This fortnight the letter is U for Under the Christmas Tree so we would like to see your Gifts or Gift Bags/Boxes.

Our sponsor this fortnight is the lovely Simon Says Stamp and the prize is a $15 gift certificate.

There is also a DT call running with this fortnights challenge and you can read about it HERE.

Ive asked to be considered for the DT call too so i have my fingers crossed.

So onto my project and i decided to make a gift bag in a box:

This is the first time ive ever tried making something really other than a card and im so pleased with the results. The papers are Bo Bunny and the sentiment on the front is Penny Black i adore this sentiment and i thought it fit the beautiful papers perfectly. I used my fiskers border bunch for the bottom of the bag and finished off with ribbon and gems from my stash.

Ive also made it to fit in with the following challenges:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge: ( Don't Be Square )

Stamp Something ( Something to Celebrate )

Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog ( Anything But a Card )

Paper Sundaes ( Use something from your stash )

Well that's all from me for now but i hope to be back later on with a card to show you.

Thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula xxxx

New Challenge Blog....

2010-09-25T09:15:00.003+01:00

There's a brand new challenge blog starting up on the 1st October called Sparkle Dreams Challenge which sounds like a lot of fun and to celebrate they have some fantastic candy to giveaway to 1 of there 1st 100 followers so head over HERE to take a peek.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Pink Santa....

2010-09-17T12:50:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone im back again with another Christmas card but ive gone contemporary for this card and chose pink as ive loads of pink Christmas papers that i forgot i had.

The image is High Hopes which i bought last year from Bunny Zoe Crafts. Hes so sweet and ive coloured him with promarkers and used my beloved glamour dust.The pink paper was from last years Christmas stash and im not sure who makes it but the dotty paper is DCWV.Ive gone around the edges of the papers with my glue pen and glamour dust and the ribbon gems and button are from my stash.

This card fits in with the following challenges:

Secret Crafter ( Sketch )

High Hopes (Spots or Dots)

ABC Christmas Challenge ( S for Santa & Optional Extra of Not Red )

Sarah Hurley Challenges ( Polka Dots and Circles )

Sorry its a very short post today im not feeling too good. I had to go to the Dr's for my asthma review on Wednesday i walked in feeling fab lol then the nurse talked me into having a pneumonia jab so a few hours later my arm felt like it was hanging off and i was running a temp and feel rubbish lol anyway thanks for looking and i hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

A Winter Scene....

2010-09-11T15:56:00.005+01:00

Yes you have guessed it im back with yet another Christmas card but this time ive done something a little different and have done some resist embossing. I love stamping and heat embossing especially for Christmas cards.

The main stamp i have used is a Penny Black stamp called Snowdust and the snowflake corner stamp and sentiment is from a Habico set. The ink ive used is Tim Holtz Faded Jeans and ive used silver stickles for the centres of the snowflakes.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Penny Black Challenge ( Men/Boys cards )

Winter Wonderland ( One Layer Card )

Bah Humbug ( Favorite Mediums ) Mine is Stamping and heat embossing.

Thanks for looking and for all your lovely comments.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

Frosty the Snowman....

2010-09-08T10:30:00.007+01:00

Well another Christmas card and another Christmas song title in my head lol.

I decided to make an easel card as i hadn't made one for a while and they look great and are so easy to make BUT so hard to photograph grrrr so i apologize for the picture grrrr its taken me ages and this is the best from a bad bunch lol.

The image is WOJ which ive coloured with Promarkers and the sentiment which reads May the Season bring you Warmth and Joy is from a Habico stamp set. The Snowflakes are shapabilites and ive layered them up. Most of the papers ive used are Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses and the long strips along the middle are Paper Mania.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following Challenges:

Whiff Of Joy ( Lots of Layers )

Crafters Companion Challenge ( Sketch )

Winter Wonderland ( A Recipe )

Bah Humbug ( A Christmas Carol or Song )

Well ive been sat here waiting for the cleaning and washing fairy's to show up but you have guessed it they haven't so i suppose i had better make a start and clean the house because it wont clean itself lol.

Have a lovely day.

Thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer ....

2010-09-04T11:21:00.005+01:00

Good Morning well im here yet again with another Christmas card lol.

I just cant help myself lol and because of the title of the post ive got the song in my head now lol so after 4 a 1 a 2 a 1234 Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows. lol Well if its in my head it can be in yours too. LOL.

So onto my card which i have used the fab WOJ image Charlotte riding reindeer.

and here is a close up of the image.
Ive coloured the image in with Promarkers and have added a little Glamour dust around Rudolfs Collar and Charlotte's headband. The papers are from last years Christmas stash so not sure who has made them sorry. The snowflakes are punched out with my x cut punches and ive used a gem in the centre and two small metallic brads on either side.

Ive followed the fantastic sketch over at WOJ Challenges they are also having a DT Call at the moment.

Ive also made this card to fit in with the following Challenges:

WOJ ( Sketch )

Bah Humbug ( A Christmas Carol or Song )

ABC Christmas Challenge ( R for Rudolph )

Stamp Something ( Something Cute )

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great weekend.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

All i want for Christmas....

2010-09-01T17:34:00.004+01:00

Hi well im sure you have guessed from the title of this post that im back again with yet another Christmas card.

A few months ago i won a challenge over at Stamp Something and i won 2 fabulous stamps from Motivet so ive used 1 of the stamps on the card im showing you today:

Isnt the image just adorable? I so enjoyed colouring them in which ive done with my promarkers. The papers are from my stash sorry not sure who makes them. The sentiment is one i did on the computer and the ribbon and charm are from my stash.

Ive followed the fantastic sketch from the Motivet blog and im hoping im able to figure out how to upload my card to there gallery so i can take part this month but im not very good at computer stuff so wish me luck lol.

This cards also fits in with the following challenges:

Winter Wonderland: All i want for Christmas

Bah Humbug : Charms

ABC Challenge: C for Charms

Paper Sundaes: Christmas in August

Secret Crafter: Make a start on Christmas

Creative Inspirations: Christmas in August

Well id better go and rescue tea lol.

Thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Walking in a Winter Wonderland....

2010-08-26T13:44:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone im still in Christmas mode i actually went into my craftroom to make a Birthday card and came out with a Christmas card lol lol.

Ive used one of my all time favorite Christmas images for this card Penny Blacks Snowy the Snowman i just adore this little guy hes so fab to work with.

Im still in blue mode too i love making blue Christmas cards i suppose its with having 4 nephews.

So heres my card:

The paper i have used is a freebie from a magazine i got last year. Ive made the snowflakes with a X Cut snowflake punch and used twinklets. Ive coloured Snowy with Promarkers and used flowersoft polar white and glamour dust. The ribbon gems and charm are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge ( Sketch )

Winter Wonderland ( Walking in a Winter Wonderland )

I Love Promarkers ( Charming )

Creative Card Crew ( Sparkle and Shine )

Wild Orchid Craft Challenge ( Make it Sparkle )

ABC Challenge ( B for Blue )

Thanks for looking and for all your lovely comments that always make me smile.

Hugs Paula xxxx

A Door Hanger for a few Challenges....

2010-08-22T13:29:00.005+01:00

Hi there i hope your all having a lovely weekend? Well the sun is shining here in Preston which makes a great change lol.

I have something different than a card to show you today which again makes a change lol.

I saw that quite a few challenges wants to see anything but a card so i decided to challenge myself and i have made a Door Hanger. I was quite surprised to find them so easy to make so i can see myself making more of them.

So here is my Door Hanger:

and here is a picture of it on an actual door lol:

The image i have used is a WOJ and is called Willow with Hot Chocolate and is my favorite WOJ image and i have coloured her with my Promarkers. The papers are all from my scrap draw. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The butterflies are punched out with my MSP and the gems and ribbon are from my stash.

I have made this Door Hanger to fit in with the following Challenges:

Whiff Of Joy ( Make a Door Hanger )

One Stop Craft Challenge ( Not a Card )

Simon Says Stamp ( Make a Gift )

Pixie Cottage ( Anything But a Card )

Stampin for the Weekend ( Anything Goes )

Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog ( Anything BUT a Card )

Crafty Creations ( Butterflies )

Thanks for looking and i hope you all enjoy the rest off your weekend.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

Blue Christmas....

2010-08-18T14:26:00.005+01:00

Well im back with another Christmas card im afraid lol but im really enjoying making them at the moment so i will carry on while im in the mood.

Ive made this card for our youngest nephew Ryan and ive used this sweet Christmas bear from Pink Gem Designs:

Ive coloured the image in with Promarkers and i have also used Polar White Flower Soft and finished off with Crystal Stickles for the snowflakes.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge ( Sketch )

Passion for Promarkers ( Blue Christmas )

ABC Challenge ( B for Blue )

A Spoonful of Sugar ( Christmas in August )

Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog ( Animals )

Thanks for looking.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

Quick & Easy Christmas cards....

2010-08-17T12:49:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone well i haven't left it has long this time lol. As soon as i saw the Challenge and fab sketch over at the ABC Christmas Challenge i just had to take part and make a dent in all the Christmas cards i have to make this year. The theme is Quick & Easy with the optional extra of following a fabby sketch and making more than one card so here is my take on the sketch:

and here is a close up of just one of the two cards ive made:

I used the Penny Black Fantasy Tree which i just inked up in silver ink the card ive used is pearlised white and silver and i ran the white through the snowflake cuttlebug embossing folder and i have finished off with gems. Its such a fab sketch to follow and i know i will use it again and again for most of my Christmas cards this year.

This cards fits in with the following Challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge ( Q for Quick & Easy )

Cute Card Thursday ( Tree-Mendous )

Well thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great week.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

Hello again ....

2010-08-12T15:40:00.004+01:00

Well hello everyone wow its been awhile since i last posted but im feeling better and my mojo seems to have come back.

I have so missed blogging and visiting all of your fab blogs but im hoping to catch up ove the weekend to find out what you have all been up too.

Before i took my blogging break my lovely friend Linda asked me to be on her fabulous Design Team for her new shop Jazzlins Designs so i have made a few samples for linda and the one im showing today is using a beautiful Belles and Whistles stamp which is adorable. Ive also used a stepper card which was also sent to me by Linda.

So onto my card:

The image is a Belles and Whistles which i just adore and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The butterfies i punched out with my MSP and the papers are Papermainia and the sentiment is from a Stampin Up set.

This card fits in with the following Challenges:

Belles n Whistles ( Lilac/ Purple )

Creative Card Crew ( Cute & Girly )

Crafty Creations ( Winged Things )

Wild Orchid Crafts (One for the Girls )

Well thats all from me for now i hope to be back soon with another card or two.

Thanks for looking

Hugs Paula

xxxx

An Easel Card and a goodbye....

2010-06-22T11:46:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone i hope your all enjoying this beautiful weather we are having at the moment? Lets hope it lasts lol.

Well its time for another Creative Card Challenge and its the lovely Linda's turn to set the theme and she has chosen:

Easel Cards

Before i show you my card i have a bit of news to share and that is that i have decided to step down from running the CCC Challenge blog and being on the DT due to health reasons. Its been a very difficult decision to make but i have to do whats right for me. I have asked my lovely friend Janna to take over from me and im so pleased she said yes and i know she will do such a fabulous job. I just want to thank all of the DT for all there fantastic work and support they have given me and would also like to thank all of the sponsors for kindly donating such fabulous prizes every fortnight and a big big thank you goes to all of you lovely crafters for taking part in the challenges.

So here's my final card for Creative Card Crew:

I have used a template my lovely friend Linda sent me to make this octagonal shaped easel card. The image is from Whimsy which is called Cool Ride which i have coloured with Promarkers i have used the swirl stamp that came with the Cool Ride stamp around the edges and i have finished off with Glamour Dust. The papers are Heidi Grace and the sentiment is a Penny Black which i love. The ribbon and silver beads are what my friend Linda also sent me.

We are sponsored this fortnight by the lovely Denise over at Whimsy Stamps and she has kindly donated a $15 gift Certificate to one lucky winner.

This card also fits in with the following challenges:

Sentimental Sundays (Your Favorite Sentiment )

Passion for Promarkers (Your Favourite Things and mine is Christmas i adore making Christmas Cards )

Well that's all from me thanks for looking and i hope you all have a fabulous day.

Love & Hugs Paula

xxxx

A Happy Birthday Challenge Card....

2010-05-27T14:31:00.004+01:00

Hi ive made a card today using Pink Gems Football Miki the card is for 1 of my nephews i haven't decided which one yet lol as i have 4 nephews and 3 of them love football and all like PNE so that's why the colours ive used are blue and white.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenge's:

Sketch Saturday ( Sketch )

Secret Crafter ( No Patterned Paper )

Cute Card Thursday ( No Patterned Paper )

Quixotic Challenge ( Emboss It )

Passion for Promarkers ( Anything Goes )

A Spoonful of Sugar ( Celebrations )

Thanks for looking.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew- Pink & Green....

2010-05-25T09:17:00.004+01:00

Its Pauline's turn to set the theme at The Creative Card Crew Challenge this fortnight and she has chosen a colour combo of :

Pink & Green

Our sponsor for this challenge is Crafty Addicts

and Heather as kindly given us some fabulous flowers as this fortnights prize.

So onto my card ive used the lovely Longing Tilda which i love and was a joy to colour which ive done so with my Promarkers.

The papers are Basic grey which ive had for ages ( Didn't want to cut into them lol lol ) The roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts The rest is from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit with the following Challenges :

Just Magnolia ( Sketch )

Passion for Promarkers ( Anything Goes )

Basic Grey ( Punch It )

The Crazy Challenge ( Its a Girl Thing )

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a fabulous day.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

With Love....

2010-05-19T14:38:00.005+01:00

Hi its only me lol ive made another card today using another new stamp ive had this cute Penny Black stamp for a while now but hadnt got round to using it until today:

The image as ive said is Penny Black which ive coloured with my beloved promarkers. The papers are Papermania again ive had a while but never used lol. Ive made the flower with my retro flowers punches and finished off with a spacer and pearl brad. The ribbon and pearls are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Sketch & Stash ( Sketch and the new stash ive used is the stamp and papers )

Penny Black Challenge ( Flowers )

Papertake Weekly ( Say it with Flowers )

I Love Promarkers ( Make your own Flowers )

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Sitting Chloe....

2010-05-19T10:19:00.006+01:00

Hello ive made a card today using my new Pink Gem Sitting Chloe stamp:

Ive coloured sweet Chloe in with my promarkers and highlighted with my white gel pen.The papers are Papermania Hampstead pack the flowers are from Wild Orchid crafts and ive punched out the leafs with my Leone Em Punch The cute flower charm is from my lovely blogging friend Pauline thanks hun. xxxx The ribbon and gems are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following Challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge ( Colour Combo Pink Burgundy & Green )

Create 4 Fun Challenge ( Sketch )

Cup Cake Craft Challenge ( Blooming Charming )

Stamp Something ( Celebrate Something )

A Spoonful of Sugar (Cute & Girly )

Thanks for looking and i hope to be back later with another challenge card and WOYWW.

Hugs Paula

xxxx

Challenge 50 A Sketch....

2010-05-11T09:37:00.009+01:00

This fortnight at Creative Card Crew its the lovely Emma's turn to set the challenge and she has drawn up a fabulous sketch for us all to follow:

We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp and one lucky winner will receive a $20 gift certificate.

Ive really lost my mojo of late grrrrrrrrr lol but Emma's sketch was a joy to work with so im hoping its back for a while lol.

Here's my card:

Ive used this adorable Tilda image that my lovely lovely friend Jen sent me ( Thanks hun ) and i have coloured her in with promarkers ( The image not Jen lol ) I put a scalloped nesstie through the daisy folder then sanded then cut tilda out and popped her on some foam pads. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts which i adore and i have used glimmer mist and glamour dust but the photo hasn't picked it up as usual. The papers are what my friend Esther sent me so im not sure what they are but i will ask and edit the post.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Frosted Designs ( Sanding Challenge )

Pile it on ( Cute & Cuddly )

The Crazy Challenge ( Cute & Cuddly )

Papertake Weekly ( Shiny Sparkly & Special )

Before i go i just wanted to say a big big thank you to all of my lovely lovely friends who sent me lovely Birthday wishes cards and presents for my birthday you are all so kind and made my day i had a lovely day and even had a couple of glasses of Asti lol.

Thanks again.

Hugs Paula xxxx

Create4Fun Candy.

2010-05-06T12:53:00.004+01:00

Oh wow there is a fab candy over at Create4Fun they are celebrating 50.000 visitors by giving away a Pink Cuttlebug.

Please click on the pic for the full details:

WOYWW?

2010-05-05T16:38:00.001+01:00

Hi well its Wednesday so that means WOYWW well a right mess that's what lol i started trying to organise my room on Sunday did a little on Monday and that's been it lol so here's the mess:

Basically everything from the shelves above my desk is now on my desk look though i have been attempting to clean too see you can see the duster lol lol. I have a cupboard next to my next and the mess has spilled onto that too:

Here i usually try to keep tidy i promise lol but at the moment as you can see its not and heres the evidence of the last card i made lol.

Here is a pic of my crafty drawers which house my papers and stamps:

As you can see its going to take me a while to tidy this mess up lol. Oh you have probably noticed that Lucy the Dog isn't in the pics today she did venture up stairs but took one look couldn't find space to settle and went back down stairs and when i came down i found her on the settee so i took a pic for you lol oh and shes had her hair cut from the last time you saw her lol:

So if there is any of you that live near Preston Lancashire and fancy giving me a hand to sort this mess out id love to hear from you ROTFL.

Thanks for looking and why not nip over to see Julia at The Stamping Ground to take part in WOYWW. xxxx

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Claires Birthday Blog Candy....

2010-05-04T11:33:00.003+01:00

Claire is giving away the most yummy blog candy to celebrate her 40th Birthday

Please click on the picture to take you to Claires blog and the closing date to enter is Sunday 16th May. xxxx

Relaxing Ronnie a Charity Challenge....

2010-05-03T16:52:00.005+01:00

Hi ive got a card to show you today that ive made using the fabulous Ronnie Relaxing digi image

Ronnie has been created by Paula at Polly Craft for the lovely Emma who is raising money for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance in memory of her Dad Ronnie who tragically died in an accident at work last year.

Emma has set up a Charity Challenge all you have to do is buy this fabulous image either from Emma or from Paula at Polly Craft the image is £1.50 and it all goes to the Charity. Then make up a Card/Project and all the rest of the info you need is HERE at Emma's Blog. There are some lovely prizes to be won and remember it is for such a good cause.

So here's my card using Ronnie Relaxing:

Ive coloured him in with promarkers and the papers are DCWV Linen Closet the star is cut with a sissix die and the button and brown ribbon is from my stash.

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Spring Showers bring May Flowers....

2010-04-27T09:00:00.003+01:00

Well its time for another Creative Card Crew Challenge which this fortnight is being hosted by the lovely Linda C and she has chosen the fabulous theme of:

Spring Flowers bring May Flowers

This fortnight we are sponsored by Heather from Crafty Addicts

and the prize is this lovely stamp called Bundle of Joy:

Before i show you my card i just want to introduce you our new DT member Jennifer who is joining us from today. Welcome to the team Jen your work is stunning and a joy to look at and im so glad you agreed to join us. xxxx

Now onto my card ive used a stamp called Spring Showers which is by Sugar nellie and have coloured her in with yes you have guessed lol promarkers.

Im still in the lilac and pink mode lol and as usual im not sure who the papers are by im sorry i will try harder.

Ive made the flowers using my retro flower punches which ive finished off with a pearl brad i got the umbrella charm from a £1 shop and the ribbons and gems are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday's ( Sketch )

Die Cut Dreams ( Make your own Flowers )

Stamp Something ( Charmed Somethings )

One Stop Craft Challenge ( Metallic )

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a lovely day.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

WOYWDW????

2010-04-21T16:42:00.004+01:00

Hi there ive been meaning to take part in WOYWDW over at The Stamping Ground for ages now so ive just been upstairs to take a few pics there isnt much on my desk as i actually cleaned up yesterday after i had been creating which isnt like me lol anyway like i said there isnt much on my desk its whats under it that will make you laugh.

Meet lucy dog lol this is where Lucy lives when im crafting and its a pain but she wont budge but at least in winter she keeps my feet warm lol. So what is on my desk well theres my MP3 player i plug these in me ears while im crafting turn up the volume and away i go the only problem being is i tend to sing along out of key and very loud which dosnt impress Lucy or my Husband very much lol. The card on my desk is what a lovely little girl called Alex sent me so its got pride of place on my desk. The image is all coloured and layerd up and ready to go its for a DT project but every time i try nothing looks right so maybe tomorrow i say lol.

Heres another pic its of the shelves over my desk.

I so need to try and organise these shelves they look awful just stuff piled on lol. Oh and excuse the state of the wall infront of my desk its full of bluetac from where all the cards my friends have sent me they now live on a cork board anyway im hopfully having my room decorated soon and more shelves and storage added fingers crossed.

Well thanks for looking.

Love & Hugs Paula

xxxx

Sarah Kay Birthday Card....

2010-04-20T16:56:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone ive had a lovely afternoon crafting today and have made a Birthday card with a beautiful Sarah Kay image that my lovely Friend Sharon sent me thanks hun.

Ive gone for one of my favorite colour combo's of the moment Pink Lilac & Blue and have coloured the image in as always with my promarkers lol. The lilac/blue paper is by Enchanted Complements and the pink paper is by FancyPants. The flowers are Prima and the gems pearls ribbon and spacers are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly ( Sketch )

Passion for Promarkers ( In the Garden )

A Spoonful of Sugar ( Happy Birthday )

Pile it on ( Spring )

Right well that's all from me for today id better go and make a start on tea.

Have a great evening.

Love & Hugs Paula

xxxx

Love Me Tilda with Thanks....

2010-04-17T18:33:00.005+01:00

Hiya everyone i hope you all well and enjoying this lovely weather we are having at the minute?

I went out craft shopping yesterday with a good friend for an early Birthday treat and we had such a fabulous day first of all we went to the Free port shopping centre at Fleetwood and visited the Paper Mill shop so i stocked up on white stamping card then we had a lovely lunch then on the way back we stopped off at Thorton near Blackpool to a fabulous little craft shop called the Windmill Craft Centre and wow what a fabulous little treasure trove of a craft shop it is we were in our element lol. The lady was so nice and very helpful and the best bit ladies is omg i was so excited she sells Magnolias oh wow and there was loads and loads oh me didn't know what to d with myself i was like a child in a sweetie shop lol. She also sells copics,spellbinders, Sarah Kay, WOJ, Martha Stewart the Magnolia Magazine oh wow the list is endless and the best bit they have a online shop which you can take a peek at HERE.

I only bought one Magnolia stamp which was one i had been after for a while which is called Love Me Tilda and she is adorable and as always a joy to colour in which as ever ive used my beloved Promarkers.

The blue paper is Magnolia and the pink card is Core'dinations which a ran through the daisy cuttlebug folder then sanded i just love that effect. The sentiment is from the Clare Curd sentiment set and the ribbon & pearls are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Just Magnolia

Its Just Magnolia's 1st Birthday Happy Birthday ladies xxxx there is a fab sketch to follow and they would like you to make it a thank you card too.They are also celebrating with a fabulous BLOG HOP which starts on the Just Magnolia Blog

Papertake Weekly

Cutie Pie

Stamp something

Layer Something ( Ive decoupaged tilda's flower and my paper is matted and layerd also )

Cute Card Thursday

Touchy Feely

Ouixotic Challenge

Heavy Metal

Right im off to resue my tea from the oven lol.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

Thanks for looking.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Happy 1st Birthday....

2010-04-14T14:56:00.006+01:00

Well im getting ahead of myself for a change lol and i have made my nephews 1st Birthday card his Birthday is only in August but when i saw this fab stamp from Pink Gems i just had to have it and as soon as it came on Tuesday morning i coloured him up and here is the card:

Ive made it into a easel card which i love making and they are so easy to do which is good for me lol. Ive coloured in the image with promarkers and have added glamour dust to the stars and alien. I ran the red card and minty green card through the hounds tooth cuttlebug folder. The letters are from a cuttlekids alphabet set and ive added a bit of bling to them.

Here's a another picture side on:

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

A Spoonful of Sugar: ( Sketch )

A Gem of a Challenge: ( Special Birthday's )

ABC ( S for Sparkle ) Ive used glamour dust on the image and also used bling.

Simon Says Stamp ( Lets go to the Moves & Dry Embossing ) My film is Lost in Space.

Cards for Men ( Fancy Folds )

Items used on this card:

Image ( Space Miki from Pink Gem Designs )

Ticket Happy Birthday Sentiment ( Pink Gem Designs )

Papers ( The star paper is Prima from the Dude Collection & the minty green paper is by Fancypants )

Promarkers Glamour Dust Ribbon & Gems from stash.

Thanks for looking and i hope you have a great day.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

A Happy Birthday....

2010-04-13T09:00:00.001+01:00

Hiya well its time for another Creative Card Crew Challenge and this fortnight its the lovely Janna's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of:

Happy Birthday

We have 2 new full time DT members joining us this week at Creative Card Crew and they are Emma & Sandie both of these ladies work are outstanding and i know they are going to be a fabulous inspiration to us all. Its great to have you on board ladies. xxxx

We are sponsored this fortnight by The Stamping Boutique

and Tracey is giving the winner 5 of her fabulous digi images as the prize.

For my card i have used one of my favorite WOJ images and have followed their fab sketch this week.

I have paper pieced the dress with basic grey paper and the pink bow is also pieced but you have guessed it lol i cant remember the name lol.

The lace flowers pearls charm and ribbon are from my stash and ive used my promarkers to colour in the remainder of the image.

Im entering this card into the following challenges:

WOJ ( Sketch )

Crafty Creations ( Paper Piecing )

Stampin for the Weekend ( Ribbons & Bows )

Allsorts Challenge ( Petals & Pearls )

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great week.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

A couple of Thank you's & a Challenge card....

2010-04-01T10:16:00.004+01:00

Good morning before i show you my card i would like to say a big big Thank you to Denise at Whimsy stamps for putting my Wings of Hope card on the Whimsy inspiration blog as Featured Stamper at the weekend. Thank you so much Denise i was over the moon and you made my week so thank you. xxxx

My 2nd Thank you is to the Penny Black Challenge team as i won last weeks PB challenge and my fabulous prize arrived from Carole yesterday so thank you so much. xxxx

So onto today's card which ive made for a friends Birthday

The image is Penny Black and is called Flutter-Bye how cute is this? and a joy to colour in with which as usual ive done so with my beloved promarkers.

The papers i bought at a craft fair a few weeks ago and as usual can i remember what they are called No i cant lol im sorry.

The Bee charm flowers gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Penny Black Challenge ( Butterflies & Bees )

Crafty Creations ( Anything Goes )

Pink Elephant ( Pastels )

Pile it on ( Animal Riffic )

Well that's all from me for today i really should go and make a start on my cleaning duties but i really feel the need of a crafty day lol.

Have a great day

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge....

2010-03-30T09:00:00.001+01:00

Well its time for another Creative Card Crew Challenge and this fortnight its Maria's turn to set the theme and she as chosen :

Vintage / Aged

We have a fabulous sponsor which is Prairie Fairy

and the winner can choose 5 images of their choice from the online store.

We have Emma Lockley joining us as a GDT member for the next 4 challenges and Emma's work is stunning so please pop over to her blog to check out her stunning cards and to say hello. Its great to have you with us Emma. xxxx

Roberta from Prairie Fairy was kind enough to give the DT fabulous images to work with so please go check out the DT work HERE.

So for my card ive used this adorable image from Prairie Fairy which i have coloured in with promarkers and distressed.

The papers are DCWV which i have distressed with my tool and Tim holtz inks. Ive used my MSP (Doily Lace ) and the ribbon and button are from my stash.

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenge:

Our Creative Corner ( Ive followed the fabulous Sketch )

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great day.

Love & Hugs.

Paula xxxx

Feeling Fruity....

2010-03-26T18:57:00.005Z

Good evening well can you believe it ive made yet another card wow theres no stopping me this week lol.

Ive made this card using a stamp from last years WOJ summer kit

Ive coloured the image in with promarkers and the papers are BG Nook & Pantry. The charm and pink & brown shimmer card is from the Hobby House and the flowers gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Im entering this card into the following challenges:

WOJ ( Ive followed the sketch )

Basic Grey ( Tutti Frutti )

Cupcake Craft Challenge ( Food & Drink )

Well that's all from me for today im not feeling too well think i may be coming down with a cold and im feeling pretty rough so im off to put my pj's on and snuggle on the settee.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

A Baby Girl Card....

2010-03-25T15:07:00.007Z

Hello ive made a Baby Girl card today using the first ever PB stamp i ever bought the cute baby hedgie in a basket.

For some reason i had the urge to hand stitch around my card why oh why i do not know lol it took me ages but after i had turned the air blue with my cursing because i made myself bleed countless times lol i'm quite happy with the end result but would you believe it the pic doesn't show it off very well so i give up lol.

The papers are a mixture yet again but as usual i cant remember lol sorry. The image is PB which ive coloured with promarkers. The charm came from BunnyZoe Crafts and the gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge ( Ive followed the fab sketch )

Die Cut Dreams ( New Beginnings )

Crafty Creations ( Babies )

Pile it on ( Furry Friends ) Now i know hedgie's are usually prickly but my baby hedgie has a furry tummy lol

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Wings of Hope....

2010-03-21T14:05:00.005Z

I was very lucky last week because i won the Wings of Hope stamp that Sharon was giving away on her blog so id like to say a big big thank you to Sharon and to Denise who owns Whimsy Stamps the stamp arrived on Friday and i couldn't wait to ink it up so here's the card i made:

Isn't the image beautiful? and it was a joy to colour which ive done with promarkers and added touches of glamour dust. The papers are called Linen Closet by DCWV which i have distressed with my distressing tool and also used my Tim Holtz ink Faded Jean's. The ribbon gems and roses are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following Challenges:

Sketch Saturday ( Followed their fab sketch )

Stamp Something ( Distress Something )

PollyCraft Challenge ( Sparkly Things )

Simon Says Stamp ( A Splash of Green )

Well that's all from me today thanks for looking and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Meet Horace....

2010-03-19T17:26:00.004Z

As soon as i got this months Craft Stamper magazine and saw Horace the dog i was in love lol hes so so cute so i had to make a card with him. Horace as been designed by Janet over at Pink Gem's.

He was an abosolute joy to colour in which i have done so with my Promarkers. The papers are a mixture of DCWV and K&CO. The flowers are made with the same paper to match and the gems pearls and ribbon are from my stash.

Ive made this card to fit in with the following Challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge ( Ive followed the sketch )

Papertake Weekly ( Colour Combo of Lilac & Lemon )

Crafty Creations ( Spots & Dots )

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Going Dotty @ Creative Card Crew & The Winner of my Candy....

2010-03-16T09:00:00.002Z

Hello well its time for another Creative Card Crew Challenge but before i tell you about it i thought you would all like to know who has won my Birthday Blog Candy that ran along side the Birthday Celebrations for CCC thanks for all your comments and fabulous entry's.

The winner is...........

Jennifer ( Phoenix Crafts )

Congratulations Jennifer please could you email me at CreativeCardCrew@gmx.co.uk ( my personal email is playing up at the moment ) with your postal details and i will get your prize off to you asap.

Right onto this fortnights challenge which has been set by the lovely Victoria and she has chosen the theme ...........

Going Dotty

We are sponsored by Crafty Addicts

and this is the fabulous prize that Heather has kindly given us

For my card i have made an Easter card

Isn't the cute PB duck adorable? Ive been after him for a while and i went to the Sincerely Yours craft show at Leigh on Saturday and there he was shouting at me to buy him lol. I bought these fabulous papers from the Hobby House stall but don't know the name of them sorry. The ribbon flowers brads & gems are from my stash and the sentiment is from a magazine.

This card fits in with the following Challenges:

Friday Sketcher's ( Ive followed their fab sketch )

Penny Black Saturday Challenge ( Spring Colours )

Crafty Calender Challenge ( Flower Power )

Challenge Up Your Life ( A Flower Compliment )

Paper Cutz Challenge ( Anything Goes )

Secret Crafter ( Anything Goes )

A Spoonful of Sugar ( Easter )

Cute Card Thursday ( Celebrations )

Susie's Sassy Challenge ( Easter )

The Pink Elephant ( Spring )

Well that's all from me for today thanks for looking hope you have a fabulous week

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Happy 1st Birthday Creative Card Crew.

2010-03-02T09:00:00.001Z

This fortnight at Creative Card Crew we are celebrating our 1st Birthday

We have fabulous prizes from 3 fantastic sponsors and a GDT place up for grabs and the DT have fabulous candys on their blogs to give away too and if thats not enough we have a special Guest Designer that has made a special project for us.

Ive set the theme this fortnight and the challenge is:

Celebration's

We have 3 fabulous sponsors with fabulous prizes which are:

Nikki has give us these fabulous High Hopes stamps

Heidi has given us a $20 gift Certificate

Sunshine Stamps have given us 3 digi images of the winners choice.

We also have a special guest designer and that is the lovely Sharon im so glad you agreed to come back for 1 last time Sharon you have been really missed and i just want to say a big thank you to you for all your help over the past year. xxxx

Now onto my Celebration card i made an easel card using my new WOJ stamp

The image is woj from the city girl collection which i have coloured in with my promarkers.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts as is the white lace and the papers are a mixture and as usual i cant remember what they are lol. Ive use gold glimmer mist on the roses and the pearls are from my stash.

Now onto My Blog Candy giveaway:

My candy consists of the following:

WOJ Stamp ( Willow Dancing )

Wild Orchid Roses

Mixture of ribbons and lace

Bling

To be in with a chance of winning my candy please leave a comment BUT you MUST enter the Creative Card Crew Celebrations Challenge in order to enter.

The DT are also giving away candy too so please hop on over to there blogs.

Thank you to all who have entered the Creative Card Crew Challenge over the last year it means so much to us

Thank you

Love & Hugs

Paula

xxxx

A Birthday card for a few Challenges

2010-02-25T10:50:00.004Z

Hi well its been over a week since my last post so i thought id better make a card lol

I made a Birthday card for a Blogging Friend this week

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Penny Black ( Pink Green & Yellow )

Create4fun ( Followed there fab sketch )

Cute Card Thursday ( Ribbon- Tastic )

ABC Design Blog ( Birthdays )

The image is a Penny Black which i coloured with my promarkers and the papers are a mixture of Bo Bunny and K& Co the flowers pearls spacers ribbon & pearl brads are from my stash.

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula

xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge Get Well Soon

2010-02-16T13:14:00.006Z

Hello well its time for another Creative Card Crew Challenge and its Claire's turn to set the theme and she has chosen:

Get Well Soon

We have a fab new sponsor this week and that is Truly Scrumptious Crafts

Here are the pics of the prizes on offer

So here is my Get Well Soon card and i have used this cute LOTV bear and coloured him in with Promarkers

Ive followed the fabulous sketch over at Create4fun and it was a dream to work with thank you

The papers are K&CO Daisy and the rest is all from my stash

I'm entering this card into the following Challenges:

Create4fun Challenge ( I used there fab sketch )

Stamp something ( Something Cute )

Thanks for looking and i hope your able to take part into this fortnights challenge over at Creative Card Crew

Have a fab day

Love & Hugs

Paula

xxxx

Happy Valentines Day

2010-02-14T13:19:00.005Z

Happy Valentines day everyone i hope your all having a fabulous day and being spoilt rotten by your loved ones.

Ive made this Valentines card for my SIL ( for her hubby to give to her lol )

Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:

Basic Grey ( Ive followed their fab sketch and the BG product ive used are the Nook & Pantry

papers )

Penny Black ( Happy Valentine's )

Colour Create ( Red/ White/ Off White/ Chocolate & Pink )

Stamp Something ( Something Cute )

Polka Doodles ( Hearts & Flowers )

Simon Says Stamp ( Whats Love got to do with it )

Cute Card Thursday ( In the Name of Love )

Daring Cardmakers ( Have a Heart )

Thanks for looking and have a fabulous Valentines Day.

Love & Hugs

Paula

xxxx

Just a Gorjuss Girl

2010-02-12T20:49:00.004Z

Hi there ive made a card following the fabulous sketch over at The Sugar Bowl and what a great sketch it was to work with i have been meaning to ink up this cute Gorjuss Girl for a while now but finally i managed to lol and here she is:

Ive coloured her in with my promarkers the papers are a mixture and i cant remember which ones i used lol sorry. The flowers are punched out from my EK Success punches and i used my beloved heart border martha stewart punch.

The added extra at the Sugar Bowl is to use 3 flowers ( I punched out 3 flowers ) 2 Brads ( Ive used 2 pearl brads on the top 2 flowers ) and 1 button ( ive sewn in a small pink button into the single flower )

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

Love & Hugs

Paula

xxxx

Be my Valentine.

2010-02-02T08:07:00.008Z

Good morning well its time for another Creative Card Crew Challenge wow those 2 weeks have just flown by.

This fortnight its the lovely Sam's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of:

Valentine's

We are sponsored by Crafty Addicts for this challenge.

and the lovely Heather has given us this fabulous stamp for the winner: As always the DT have out done themselves and made some fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE.

Well ive gone and done it again and decided to come out of my comfort zone and try something new why oh why do i do this lol i only end up working myself up lol anyway i decided to try distressing and i quite like it lol what do you think?

I coloured this cute PB image in with my promarkers then used my Tim holtz distress ink pads and blending tool on the image and papers i quite like the effect.

The papers which are K& Co, Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch and Distress inks were all bought from Crafty Addict's.

I also made this card to fit in with the following Challenges:

Lili of the Valley ( Followed there sketch )

Challenge up your life ( Valentine's )

Creative Belli ( Heart's )

Secret Crafter ( Heart's )

Papertake Weekly ( Love Actually )

Sophisticat Challenge ( Love )

Well that's all from me oh i forgot to tell you about yesterday well we had a great time at the new craft shop opening i was very good and didn't spend that much really just got a few bits and managed to get 2 free goody bags well we all like a crafty freebie don't we? lol.

I hope you all have a great day,

Love & Hugs

Paula

xxxx

Just for you with love.

2010-02-01T09:09:00.003Z

Good morning i actually found time yesterday to sit in my craftroom yesterday and made a card woo hoo lol its a Valentine card which i have made for my lovely Husband David.

He's not a pink or red type of guy lol and when i saw this fabulous black & white paper in my local craft shop i thought yep go black and white Paula lol so i did lol.

This card also fits in with the following Challenge's which are:

Penny Black ( Someone Special )

Friday Sketchers ( Ive followed there sketch )

Fussy and Fancy ( Hearts )

Secret Crafter ( Hearts )

A Spoonful of Sugar ( Free Style )

Polka Doodles ( Non Traditional Valentine )

Sorry its a short post i need to rush off and get ready because im off to a opening of a new craftshop woo hoo i love craft shops lol will tell you all about it tomorrow and let you know what i get in my free goody bag.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge 43 Punch It!

2010-01-19T09:04:00.001Z

Well hello have you missed me? lol the reason ive been missing for so long is that my crafty mojo decided to go off on holiday just before Christmas and has only just decided to return lol plus i was having jobs done in the house after Christmas and couldn't get proper access to my craftroom for a week anyway im back and have missed you all lots.

Before i tell you about this fortnights Challenge at Creative Card Crew we have some new DT members i would like to introduce you to please give a warm welcome to:

Pauline , Janna , & Barbara

Welcome to the team ladies your work is stunning and i know you will give inspiration to us all.

This week's Challenge has been set by the lovely Linda and she has chosen the theme of:

Punch It!

We have a fabulous new sponsor this week

and they have kindly given us 3 digi downloads of the winners choice for 1 lucky person.

The DT have made the most fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE.

For my card i have gone completely out of my comfort zone and used colours i wouldn't usually go for and at first i was sure but they have grown on me and for once im happy lol.

The punches ive used are the Martha Stewart heart border punch and the retro flower punches small medium & large the papers are a mixture of BG wisteria and My Minds Eye bloom & grow

Ive coloured Tilda with rose in with my promarkers and finished off with blue ribbon blue fluffy yarn pearls and a thank you sentiment.

This card also fits in with the following Challenges

1) Colour Create ( Colours are Kraft Blue & White )

2) Just Magnolia ( Thank you )

3) Friday Sketchers ( Ive followed there fab sketch )

4) Stamp Somthing ( Colour Combo Blue & White )

Thank you for looking and i hope you all have a fabulous week.

Love & Hugs

Paula

xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge 41 & DT Call

2009-12-15T11:43:00.003Z

Good Morning are we all ready for Christmas? lol well im nearly there still a few cards to make but the presents are bought just have to wrap them all now lol.

Well its time for another Creative Card Crew Challenge and this is the last one of 2009 this challenge will run until the 5th January

Our DT member Nicola has decided to step down from the DT and i just wanted to say thank you to Nicola for all her fab cards and help over the last 6 Months and wish her all the best for the future. xxxx

So this week's challenge has been set by the lovely Linda and she has chosen the theme of:

Anything Goes

We are also running a DT call with this challenge and all the details are HERE

We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp this week and the DT have made fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have chosen to make a Christmas card again lol

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday ( Ive followed there fabulous sketch )

Penny Black ( Red & Gold )

Stamp Somthing ( Winter Wonderland )

Well that's all from me today hope you all have a great week

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge 40 Gold/ Silver

2009-12-08T12:58:00.004Z

Good Morning everyone i hope your all well? Are you all ready for Christmas???? lol lol well if you are can you come and give me a hand???? lol lol last week i had planned to get started then my Husband got brought home from work because his back had gone oh he was in pain bless him so instead of making cards and getting presents i became his nurse maid lol lol but he was a good paitient lol so i will let him off lol so hopfully this week will be the week for me to start my cards etc.

This week at Creative Card Crew the theme is

Gold / Silver

This week we are sponsored by Crafty Addicts

There is a fabulous prize up for grabs and the DT have made some fantastic cards & Projects for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have made a Bookatrix which i made for our Nephews Christening

Ive used silver mirri card to fit in with the theme the image is a Forever Friends and ive finished off with silver peel off's and ribbon all the items ive used have been bought from Crafty Addicts.

Thanks for looking im off to get started on my Christmas cards see you all in 3 months lol lol.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge 39

2009-12-01T09:00:00.000Z

Good Morning everyone before i tell you about this weeks Creative Card Crew Challenge i just wanted to appoligise for being awol for the last couple of weeks ive been unwell with a bad chest infection but im on antibiotics now and feeling much better.

If anyone has emailed me recently and i havnt replied its because im having alot of trouble with my email address i am trying to sort it out and will reply to you asap. xxxx

This week we have some sad news at CCC and that is that my very good friend Sharon is stepping down from the DT and helping me run the challenge due to personal reasons your really going to be missed Sharon but i understand you need to do whats right for you i just want to thank you for all your help and for all your fabulous cards and projects you have made for Creative Card Crew and i wish you all the best for the future. xxxx

This weeks Challenge has been set by Nicola and she has chosen the theme of:

Christmas

This week we are sponsored by Whimsey Stamps Denise has given us 2 fabulous stamps to give to one lucky winner and the DT have made some fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have used this beautiful Sarah Kay Christmas Stamp

I have coloured her in with my beloved promarkers and added fluffy stuff for the snow and added glamour dust for a bit of sparkle.The papers are Bobunny. I ran some red card through the snowflake embossing folder and finished off with some ribbon and a sentiment.

Everything use on the card was bought from my local craft shop Crafty Addicts.

Well thats all from me for today thanks for looking

Have a fabulous week.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

LOTV Blog Hop !!!!

2009-11-11T08:00:00.001Z

Hello and welcome to the LOTV Blog Hop to celebrate the release of the New Stamps on the LOTV Website

If you have arrived here from Claire's blog your on the right track if not please head off to the LOTV blog to start the blog hop as you need to collect all of the letters for the big prize

Also each DT member is offering the chance for you to win One of the new stamps of your choice, if you complete the blog hop you will also have a chance to win 6 of the new images of your choice

To enter all you need to do is start at LOTV Challenge Blog and work your way through each of the links leaving a Comment telling us your favourite LOTV stamp, and link the blog hop on your blog, until you get back to the LOTV Challenge Blog,

On the way around each Dt member will give you a letter, make a note of these as they will make up a word which we will ask you for if your comment on the LOTV Challenge Blog is drawn by Random.Org as the winner of the 6 stamps. We will e-mail the winner and if you respond with the correct word the stamps of your choice will be sent off to you.

I was over the moon to be asked by Jacqui to take part in the LOTV blog hop and even more over the moon to play with the new images they are all fabulous i wanted to use them all lol but i chose the stamp which is called Balloon's For Mum

Isn't this little bear so adorable i had so much fun colouring it in which i have done so with promarkers and have added abit of bling with glamour dust the papers are SU and the flowers ribbon and gems are from my stash. I followed the fabulous sketch which was drawn up by Marcea thanks hun it was a dream to work with.

Well you are waiting for a word from me so id better tell you lol

My word is FUN

Thanks for visiting your next stop is the LOTV Challenge Blog

Good Luck

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Doodles

2009-11-10T09:00:00.000Z

This week at Creative Card Crew its the lovely Donna's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of

Doodles

This week we are sponsored by Bunny Zoe Crafts and Nikki has given us a fabulous stamp from her Wags n Whiskers rage to give away to one lucky winner

For my card this week i have made an easel card and i have used the fabulous sketch from The High Hopes Challenge so i would like to enter my card into their Challenge this week the sketch was a dream to work with thank you.

Ive used the fabulous High Hopes Santa image and coloured him in with promarkers and have used flower soft polar white for Santa's fur trims for the doodles ive just used a red and green sakura glaze pens and doodled round the edge of the image and Ho Ho Ho paper.The papers are from my local craft shop and the ribbon and gems are from my stash.

Thanks for looking and i hope your able to take part in the CCC Challenge this week

Hope you all have a great day

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Ribbon's & Gem's & alot of Sparkle

2009-11-03T09:00:00.001Z

This week at Creative Card Crew its Sam's turn to set the challenge and she as chosen the theme

Ribbon's & Gem's

We are sponsored by The Creative Cottage and Tracy is giving the winner a digi kit of there choice

As always the DT have made some fantastic cards as inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have used the fabulous Whimsey lion image and coloured him with promarkers

The papers are Basic Grey and i have used my gold shimmer mistto add bling i ran some brown card through the cuttlebug arglye embossing folder and again used my shimmer mist on the brown card the gems ribbon and made for you charm are from my stash i also used my clear sakura pen to shine up the lion's nose and claws.

I am entering this card into the Simon Say's Challenge

This weeks Challenge is All that Sparkles and i think my card qualifies lol with the glimmer mist ive used and the gems.

I hope you all have a great day

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Shirleys Blogoversary Candy

2009-11-01T00:09:00.002Z

My lovely blogging friend Shirley is celebrating her blogoversary and is giving away some fabulous candy you have until 19th November to enter which you can do HERE.

Good Luck

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

One Stop Craft Challenge

2009-10-31T16:34:00.003Z

This week at One Stop Craft Challenge Sharon would like you to use Newspaper/ Text Print/ Script Writing on your cards/projects this week.

Shelly as donated a lovely stamp for this weeks prize and as always the DT have made some fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

As soon as i saw the challenge for this week i was stumped Newspapers i screeched lol anyway once i sat down and started i surprised myself and really enjoyed making my card.

The Script paper i found in my scrap box and i haven't a clue where it came from lol the Christmas papers are papermania which i matted and layered with gold mirri card i used my gold glimmer mist on the poinsettia and finished off with gold ribbon.

Right im off to make a brew and get the sweeties ready for the trick a treaters

hope you all have a great evening

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Pink Gems Challenge Card

2009-10-29T17:44:00.005Z

Hiya Janet over at Pink Gems is running a fabulous Challenge all you have to do is make a card using a Pink Gem stamp and upload it to your blog and the prize is 6 Pink Gem stamps also Janet is looking for a Guest Designer you have until the 1st November to enter and you can enter as many cards as you wish and you can do so HERE

For my card i have used Mimi & Snowman and i have coloured them with my promarkers

The papers are Bo bunny which i have matted and layered with red and white card ive added fluffy stuff for the snow and glamour dust to the image the ribbon charm gem pins and brad are from my stash.

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Snowflakes at Creative Card Crew

2009-10-27T13:25:00.003Z

Good afternoon everyone im sorry im so late with this post today im having computer problems big time so fingers crossed i get to do this post before it goes loopy again lol,

This week at Creative Card Crew its Claires turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of

Snowflakes

Also this week we have a fabulous new DT member so please give a warm welcome to Victoria ( BiscuitLid ) its great to have you on board hun. xxxx

We are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp this week and Heidi has given us a $20 gift certificate to give to one lucky winner.

as always the DT have made some fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card i have used this fabulous Sarah Kay Christmas stamp and have coloured her in with promarkers and have used glamour dust to bling her up a bit lol.

The papers are Heidi Grace which i have matted onto silver mirri card the ribbon gems and snowflakes are from my stash.

I hope your able to take part in the Creative Card Crew Challenge this week

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Celebrations

2009-10-24T12:13:00.003+01:00

Today One Stop Craft Challenge is 1 year old wow doesn't time fly when your having fun before i get onto the challenge this week i would like to thank Shelly for having me on her fab DT its been a great year Shelly thank you and also i would like to thank all of the fabulous DT Sharon Donna Nikki & Maggie your all a great bunch of girls to work with so thank you.

Well i sound like ive just accepted my first Oscar with all the thank yous lol lol.

So onto this weeks challenge which has been set by Maggie and seeing were celebrating Maggie has chosen the theme of:

Celebrations

This can be any celebration you wish Christmas Birthday Halloween Birth Easter the list is endless lol

Shelly has donated 2 fabulous prizes of crafty stash this week yes 2 and the DT have made some fantastic cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have chosen to celebrate Christmas

I have used my fab Santa Collage stamp and heat embossed him in gold tinsel embossing powder the holly paper is from my local craft shop. I ran some red card through the snowflake embossing folder and the ribbon gold rope and fabulous red flowers are from my lovely friend Linda thank you so much Linda xxxx

I hope you find time to join in with us at the One Stop Craft Challenge

Thanks for looking

Have a great weekend

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

High Hopes & Truly Scrumptious Challenge card

2009-10-23T17:30:00.003+01:00

Hello everyone ive made a card today that fits in with 2 Challenges the first is

High Hopes Challenge ( Non Traditional Christmas )

Truly Scrumptious ( Ive followed there sketch which i flipped to fit the image i used )

I really enjoyed making this card i adore the High Hopes image i have used and have coloured it in with my beloved promarkers and have added fluffy stuff and glitter the papers are DCWV which i matted onto purple mirri card and the flowers ribbon and gems are from my stash.

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great weekend.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge

2009-10-20T09:00:00.000+01:00

Good Morning this week at Creative Card Crew its the lovely Linda's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of

Baby Cards/ Card for a child

This week we are sponsored by DRS Deigns and they have kindly given us a fab prize to give to 1 lucky person

The fabulous DT have made some fantastic cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have made a child's Christmas card using this fabulous High Hopes Santa stamp isn't he adorable?

I have coloured him in with promarkers and have used woodware's fluffy stuff for the trims on his Santa suit ive also used a sakura clear glaze pen to shine up his belt and boots. The papers are DCWV and the sentiment and ribbon are from my stash.

I hope your able to take part in the Creative Card Crew Challenge this week.

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a fabulous day.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

One Stop Craft Challenge

2009-10-17T12:07:00.003+01:00

Hello this week at One Stop Craft Challenge its Nikki's turn to set the theme and she as chosen

HALLOWEEN

There is a fabulous stamp up for grabs and as always the DT have made some great examples for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have used this adorable CC designs image and have coloured her in with my promarkers i have also done a first for me and have 3d'd the image well just the stalk of the pumpkin and her wings lol rge papers are Do Crafts as is the sentiment and the gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Well thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great weekend

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Bev's Amazing Blog Candy Giveaway

2009-10-17T00:40:00.003+01:00

Bev is giving away the most fabulous blog candy and you have until the 19th October to enter good luck all including me lol. xxxx

Christmas Wishes

2009-10-16T12:53:00.006+01:00

Good afternoon i have finally made time to make a card for a challenge that i have been meaning to take part in for months and yesterday i thought today's the day lol.

So i made this card following the fabulous sketch by Kazan for 2 sketches 4 you i really enjoyed working with the sketch thank you Kazan.

The papers are Paper Mania which i matted onto gold mirri card the stamped sentiment is a Penny Black which i just love and i stamped onto my circle nesstie in red pearlised ink the ribbon & Merry Christmas sentiment are from my stash.

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a fabulous day.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge 32

2009-10-13T12:02:00.003+01:00

This week at Creative Card Crew its the lovely Sharon's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of

Scallops

So dig out your scalloped nessties and border punches this week ladies

This week we are sponsored by Crafty Addicts and Heather has given us a fabulous Kars Christmas embellishment pack as this weeks prize and as always the fabulous DT has made some fantastic examples for inspiration which can be seen HERE.

I made my card this week for my lovely Hubby David as it was our 7th Wedding Anniversary yesterday

I used the fabulous WOJ image and coloured him in with promarkers and have used a clear sakura glaze pen for his bow tie bottom of shoes and the glass i have used my scalloped oval nessties for the image and the sentiment. The black card i ran through the cuttlebug with argyle embossing folder and matted with silver card and the papers are Claire Curd. The charm reads Now & Forever ( I know im soppy ) lol which is from my stash as are the ribbon and gem's.

After i had taken the photo i decided to decorate the inside then forgot to take a picture and now i have wrote in the card so your not seeing what i have wrote lol anyway the inside is quite plain but looks better now i have decorated it does any of that makes sense? lol.

Well i hope you all have a fabulous day

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Happy Birthday

2009-10-10T10:09:00.003+01:00

Good Morning you probably all know by now but if you don't lol lol today my very good friends Birthday and its no ordinary birthday oh no today is wait for it today is

Sharon's 50th Birthday

So close your ears because im about to sing and i hope you will join me? so after 3 1 2 3

Happy Birthday to you

Happy 50th Birthday Sharon Traynor

Happy Birthday to you

Hip Hip Hooray

I hope you have a fabulous day Sharon you deserve it and i cant wait to hear about it tomorrow oh and don't get too drunk as you probably cant handle it now your 50 ROTFL.

So onto this weeks One Stop Craft Challenge which has been set by me and in honour of Sharon's Birthday i would like to see

Birthday Card's/Projects

Shelly as donated a fab Birthday card making kit worth £10 for this weeks prize and as always the DT have made some great cards as inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have used this cute Forever Friend image and coloured her in with promarkers

The papers are a mixture of DCWV and Dove Craft i have used my oval nestties for the image and the flowers ribbon gems and sentiment are all from my stash. Im sorry its a very plain card but im still full of this horrible cold and this was the best i could come up with i will try harder next time lol.

Well that's all from me for now I'm just about to go into hiding because when Sharon see's this post she might come to find me lol lol.

Have a great weekend

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

LOTV Guest DT Card

2009-10-08T11:44:00.003+01:00

I'm so so sorry I'm late in posting my card this week for LOTV i feel awful this morning full of a cold eyes are red and puffy got a bad head oh I'm feeling sorry for myself sob sob sob anyway enough of my winging lol.

This fortnight at LOTV the challenge is to make a

Christmas Card for a Child

The ladies on the DT are looking for a GDT for the next 4 Challenges this fortnight also.

Im so sad as this is my last card as GDT but all good things have to end lol. I would like to thank Jacqui and all of the LOTV DT for making me feel so welcome for the last 2 months.

Here's my Christmas Card for a Child

I have used this cute LOTV image and hes called Spice Ive coloured him in with promarkers and if you look very closely you may be able to see that Ive tried blending colours and shading lol and ive used a sakura glaze pen to make his nose shiny the papers are dove craft and the ribbon snowflakes and gems are all from my stash.

Well that's all from me for today im off to get warm and take some paracetamol lol

I hope your able to take part in the Challenge this fortnight.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

Its a Celebration

2009-10-06T10:59:00.004+01:00

Good Morning this week at Creative Card Crew we are having a Celebration as our lovely DT member Sharon is celebrating a very special birthday this week so Nicola decided the theme for this week would be

Celebration Cards/Projects

This week we are sponsored by The Cutting Cafe and the winner will recive 3 sets of there choice plus Regina is giving the CCC readers a very special offer for today only which you can read about HERE

Also there is a 2 week GDT place up for grabs which will be chosen by random

We also have a new DT member joining us this week so please give a big warm welcome to Linda welcome on board Linda its great to have you with us.

As always our fabulous DT have made some amazing samples for inspiration which can be seen HERE

So onto my card ive made which ive made for Sharon she has been warned not to lurk onto my blog until she recives it lol so if you see her lurking tell her off lol.

Now it didnt turn out the way i had visioned it to do they ever? The numbers are from my local craft shop cut from the cricut and i have used a small background stamp and stamped in versamark then used silver embossing powder but i think i went a bit OTT lol. The ribbon and pearls are from my local craft shop and the gems are from my stash.

For the inside ive left rather plain and ive just added a friendship verse on one sideand a normal Happy Birthday sentiment on the over side onto nessties and a few more gems to bling it up abit.

Well thats all from me for today im off to catch up on some DT work then ive promised to do some ironing oh i hate hate hate ironing sob sob sob lol

Hope you all have a great day and i hope you have time to join in with the Creative Card Crew Challenge this week.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

Nikki's Blog Candy

2009-10-04T12:15:00.004+01:00

Nikki (Bunny Zoe) is giving away some fantastic candy a £25 gift voucher for her online craft shop Bunny Zoe Crafts if you havnt been and had a peek you need to as she has a fabulous collection of rubber stamps including High Hopes & CC designs. The candy closes today so you will have to be quick.

Be Inspired by Autumn

2009-10-03T09:55:00.004+01:00

This week at One Stop Craft Challenge its the lovely Donna's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of

Be Inspired by Autumn

Shelly is donating a great prize and the DT have made some fab cards as inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have used this lovely stamp called Autumn Milly

I have stamped her onto a lables nestabilites and coloured her with promarkers the papers are My Minds Eye Bloom & Grow and the ribbon flowers and brads are all from my stash.

Well thats all from me for today my Husband has finally got a weekend off after 3 weeks without a day off so were off shopping how exciting but at least i get to spend some time with him.

I hope you all have a great weekend and hope your able to join in with the challenge this week.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

A Card for 3 Challenges.

2009-09-30T16:57:00.003+01:00

It's been ages since Ive entered a challenge so i found time this afternoon and have made this card for 3 challenges

The 3 challenges the card is for are

Whiff of Joy ( I followed Rach's fab sketch )

A Spoonful of Sugar ( Christmas )

Simon Says Stamp ( Red & Green )

I really enjoyed making this card the sketch was a dream to work with i love making Christmas cards at the minute ( I know it wont last lol ) and i love red & green together.

The image is woj Melinda with muff and ive coloured her in with promarkers and have added a touch of glamour dust to bling her up lol the sentiment is from my stash and ive heat embossed it with tinsel green embossing powder the papers are papermania and the rest is from my stash.

Right well that's all from me for today i had better go and get ready for craft club enjoy the rest of your day.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Bev's WOJ Blog Candy

2009-09-29T17:29:00.003+01:00

The lovely Bev is giving away some fabulous candy which includes a SU Slot Punch & a WOJ stamp omg i hear you cry i know so get yourself over to Bev's blog now lol.

You have until the 5th October to enter which you can do so HERE

All that Sparkles

2009-09-29T00:16:00.011+01:00

This week at Creative Card Crew its my turn to set the challenge and i have chosen the theme of

All that Sparkles

So dig out your glitters and gems this week as we all love a bit of bling dont we?

This week we are sponsored by:

and the lovely Debbie has given us a fabulous stamp called Penny Pamper to give away to 1 lucky person

As always the DT have made the most fabulous creations for inspiration which can be seen HERE

I decided i didnt want to make a normal card this week and have gone for a wallet card instead i have made it to put some Christmas images in for a friend

I have used this cute PB stamp which i have coloured in with promarkers and i have used glamour dust and stickles for the sparkle the papers are DCWV and the ribbon and gems are from my stash.

Fot the inside i just carried the paper through and left it quite plain.

I hope your able to join in with us at the Creative Card Crew

Thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Sharons Fabulous 50th Birthday Candy

2009-09-27T22:45:00.002+01:00

Sharon is celebrating her 50th Birthday very soon and to celebrate she is giving away more fabulous candy you have until 9th October to enter which you can do HERE and good Luck. xxxx
Sharon also has another Candy running which you can read about on the below post. xxxx

Sharon's 10.000 Hits Candy

2009-09-27T17:24:00.002+01:00

Sharon is celebrating reaching 10,000 hits and is giving away some fabulous candy to celebrate

You have until 3rd October 9pm to enter which you can do HERE and good luck.

One Stop Craft Challenge.

2009-09-26T09:11:00.005+01:00

This week at One Stop Craft Challenge its Shelly's turn to set the theme and she has chosen

Die Cuts

There is a fab prize up for grabs and as always the DT have made some great cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE.

For my card this week i decided to try something different for a change i have used a square card but tried a different fold.

Sorry for all the pictures but i didn't know which picture showed the card the best so i used them all lol. The paper's i have used are Heidi Grace & Ive matted and layered onto silver mirri card i have used my oval nessties and snowflake for the die cuts. The angel is from stamp addicts and is called Praying Angel and the sentiment ribbon and gems are all from my stash.

Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great weekend.

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

LOTV Guest DT Card

2009-09-24T05:39:00.004+01:00

Good Morning this fortnight on the LOTV Challenge there is a fabulous sketch by the lovely Jo to follow and by now you should all know that i love a sketch lol so i really enjoyed working with this one thanks Jo.

There is a fantastic surprise candy for one lucky winner and the DT have made the most fabulous cards following the sketch which can be seen HERE.

For my card i decided to make my very first Halloween card.

I saw this Tilda as Witch stamp at the craft fair i went to in Manchester a few weeks ago i picked it up a few times and put it back like you do and you would never guess what happened? When i got home there it was in my bag lol lol well i dont know how it got there lol lol but am so glad it did lol. I coloured in Tilda with Promarkers and then cut her out and put her on 3d foam pads onto purple card. The papers are daisy & Dandelion Halloween papers which i mated onto orange card stock. The flowers gems sentiment and eyelets are all from my stash.

Thanks for looking and i hope your able to join in with the LOTV challenge.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge 29.

2009-09-22T11:52:00.010+01:00

This week at Creative Card Crew its the lovely Sam's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of

Decorate the Inside of your Card

This week we are sponsored by

and the prize is

The DT have made the most fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have used Angel Charlotte

and i have coloured her in with my beloved promarkers and used glamour dust on her halo wings and bottom of her dress. The papers are DCWV Rose Tinted Christmas.

The snowflake is a mixture of a cuttlebug die and x cut punches which i have layerd up

for the inside ive just carried the sketch through and added more gems and snowflakes.

Thanks for looking and i hope your able to join in with the challenge this week.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

One Stop Craft Challenge & Two Awards.

2009-09-19T11:18:00.005+01:00

Good Morning this week at One Stop Craft Challenge its Sharons turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of:

Beary Nice

To go with the bear theme Shelly has donated a cute Popcorn Bear Stamp Set.

As always the DT have made some fantastic cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE.

For my card this week i have used the cute LOTV bear i have coloured him in with promarkers and have used flock for the trim and the bobble of his hat ive also used glamour dust on the ribbon on the present.The papers are a mixture of dovecraft and papermania and the snowflakes are a mix of shapeabilites and x cut the ribbon and the gems are from my stash.

Ive been given 2 lovely awards the first is from my lovely friend Nicola

and the second award is from the lovely Shirley

Thank you for the lovely awards Nicola & Shirley xxxx
Well thats all from me for now i hope you all have a great weekend and thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge 28 A Recipe

2009-09-15T10:43:00.005+01:00

This week at Creative Card Crew its the lovely Claires turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of a:

Recipe of:

2 Papers , 3 Flowers , 2 Brads , 1 Button

& 1 Ribbon

This week we are sponsored by Crafty Addicts

and here is the fab prize that is up for grabs

We have a new full time DT member joining us this week so please give a big warm welcome to

Donna its great to have you with us.

The DT have made some fabulous cards and projects for inspiration which can be seen HERE.

For my card this week i have chosen my favorite colour combo of Pink & Green

The papers and image are a RAK from my lovely friend Linda so im not sure what they are lol but when i find out i will tell you lol. I coloured the sweet image in with promarkers the flowers brads button & ribbon are all from my stash.

Well thats all from me for today thanks for looking

Love & Hugs

Paula xxxx

Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow.

2009-09-12T10:11:00.003+01:00

This week at One Stop Craft Challenge its my turn to pick the theme and i have chosen:

Let it Snow

The prize this week is a fab Christmas paper pack donated by Shelly.

As always the DT have made some fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE.

For my card this week i decided to use this fab Penny Black sentiment as my main image which i stamped onto my large oval nesstie the papers are from QVC i think lol.

I embossed the blue card with my snowflake embossing folder and the snowflakes are x cut and were a RAK from my lovely friend Linda.

The gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Thanks for dropping by and i hope your able to join in with the challenge this week.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

LOTV Guest DT Card

2009-09-10T09:55:00.003+01:00

Good Morning the challenge this fortnight at the Lili of the Valley Challenge is a colour combo of

Green Brown & Orange

The DT have made some fabulous cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

and dont forget that you do not have to use LOTV products on your cards to enter.

For my card i have used my cute Daisy stamp that i bought from Manchester at the weekend and i have coloured her in with my promarkers the papers are papermania think they are called secret garden?The sentiment is from the LOTV general greeting stamp set and the flower's ribbon's gems & brad are from my stash.

Well thats all from for the moment hope you all have a fab day the sun is shining here in Preston so id better get the washing out while i can because we all know it wont last lol.

Thanks for looking.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

Whats on your desk? ( A mess thats what lol )

2009-09-09T20:56:00.004+01:00

Ive just been doing my evening blog hopping and nipped onto the lovely Rach's blog and she found this BLOG while blog hopping herself and they are asking the question:

What is on your work desk?

Well i thought it would be a bit of fun and i knew my desk was a mess but never mind anyway after i took the photo i felt guilty so cleaned up and even hooverd lol so we have a befor and after shot lol lol.

Before

After

I know its not a palace but its mine and it keeps me happy lol.

Thanks for looking and i will be back in the morning with my LOTV GDT card.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge 27 Fairy's.

2009-09-08T09:08:00.000+01:00

Good Morning this week at Creative Card Crew Challenge its the lovely Linda's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen the theme of:

Have a Fairy nice day.

The sponsor this week is:

The owner of Lilac Lemon Designs Beckie has given us some fabulous stamps as a prize this week.

The fabulous DT have worked there socks off this week and as always they have made fantastic examples for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have taken some inspiration from the very talented Bev's blog and have made a Kick Stand Card ( I think thats what they are called ) ?

The Fairy is a Penny Black and i have coloured her in with promarkers and have used glamour dust on the wings mistletoe dress and stocking.

The papers are DCWV and the snowflake is a shapabilites set and ive finished off with sparkly ribbon and a snowflake charm.

I do hope your able to take part in our challenge this week.

Thanks for looking,

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

One Stop Craft Challenge.

2009-09-05T09:15:00.000+01:00

This week at One Stop Craft Challenge its Nikki's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen a sketch for you to follow.

There is a great prize up for grabs donated by Shelly and as always the design team have made some fab cards for inspiration which can be seen HERE

For my card this week i decided on another Christmas card and used this cute WOJ image and coloured her in with pro markers and used glamour dust on her wings and halo the papers are DCVW and I've used the cuttle bug snowflake embossing folder and snowflake die.

Well that's all from me for today by the time your reading this i will be on my way to Manchester to the Stitch and Creative Craft Fair ohhhhhh let me tell you I'm soooooo excited and cant wait to come back to show you what goodies Ive bought.

Have a great day and thanks for looking.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

A card by my 4yr old Nephew Danny.

2009-09-03T16:32:00.003+01:00

This is my 4 year old nephew Danny Lee with a picture of a card he made today for his Mum who turns 30 tomorrow as soon as he walked through the door he said Aunty Paula i need you to help me make a castle for my Mummy i said Danny i make cards not castle's he said dont worry aunty Paula i will show you and thats what he did lolhe coloured in Princess anya all by is self well i showed him which parts to colour lol and he told me exactly what he wanted the only thing i did was the cutting and tying the bows . I cant belive my baby nephew is starting school tomorrow hes a big boy now he told me but he will always be my baby Danny lol.

Creative Card Crew Challenge 26

2009-09-01T10:49:00.005+01:00

This week at Creative Card Crew its Sharons turn to set the Challenge and she has come up with a fabulous colour combo for you of Pink Black & White. Also this week we have 2 very talented ladies who have joined our DT this week and they are Sam & Claire thankyou ladies and welcome to the team.

This week we are sponsored by Whimsey Stamps

And Denise has given us the Stamp Pyjamma Emma and the Digital download Wedding Cake & Kisses as the prize Denise is also our Guest Designer this week.

The DT have made some fantastic cards and projects this week which all can be seen HERE

For my card this week i have used a a whimsey image the cute turtle and for once i havnt coloured the image i decided to be brave lol and experiment i think it works what do think?

The Black & White papers are Clare Curds and the pink is from my local craft shop ive matted and layerd with Bazzil Basic and finished of with 3 lots of ribbon from my stash and kanban bling.

Thanks for looking and i do hope your able to take part in the Creative Card Crew Challenge this week.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx

Cute & Cuddly at One Stop Craft Challenge.

2009-08-29T09:10:00.001+01:00

Its Maggies turn to set the Challenge this week at One Stop Craft Challenge and she would like to see anything Cute & Cuddly on your projects this week.

There is a fab Popcorn Bear stamp set up for grabs this week and as always the DT have made some fantastic cards for insperation which can be seen HERE

For my card i have used the cute PB image Mice under the daisy which my lovely friend Sharon sent me thanks hun. The papers are BG Porcelain and the sentiment is from a Clare Curd stamp set the ribbon flowers and pearl brads are from my stash and i coloured in the image with promarkers.

Thats all from me for now i do hope your able to join in with this weeks challenge.

I hope you all have a great bankholiday weekend thanks for looking.

Love & Hugs Paula xxxx