tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43137148087491708322024-03-13T02:01:59.332+00:00Pollys card heavenPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-79038430300974860652011-01-28T09:19:00.006+00:002011-01-28T13:25:31.485+00:00Designer in the Spotlight at Winter Wonderland....<div align="center">I'm so happy to have been chosen to be this months Designer in the Spotlight at the<span style="font-size:130%;"> <strong><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland Challenge</a>.</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567167491552093570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX1juPuxop1rHCe2TUtG3w6kgxDAxdz_wPWyCrq776TO_bKPPITICr9lIS3ges9vj-zR8YAu5tXFE2DxBLmxeGH-tl6YHrfhuUcemKm4N55vogGX_bjKAFTyMDfIhwZD2jBAlibU9tXUq/s400/designer_in_the_spotlight.jpg" border="0" />The challenge this week is <span style="font-size:130%;">My Sentiments Exactly (use a sentiment as your focal point on your card or creation)</span></div><br /><div align="center">There are two fabulous sponsors for this challenge which are <a href="http://www.sentiments4you.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Sentiments 4 you</span></strong> </a>&<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront"> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Simon Says Stamp</span></strong></a>.</div><p align="center">I was lucky enough to be given some fabulous digital sentiments to use for my card:</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567166965328823826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 357px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii71K1m_eNZCPGQKicDpma_R9Tf3gJCOqKFIww_HfmzUp1TDabtD6W_-x_E2z8HIhe93OYFnQxVrGQaumcscVWQ2YTi6puaHKLR4yVvQhhWE2YpRohpJGJGctMkXkOcuKvGh05tf7nEeSm/s400/P1000176.JPG" border="0" /> 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.</p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenge:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2011/01/challenge-57-delight-in-your-digi.html">Fab n Funky </a>( Delight in your Digi )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.com/">Christmas Card Challenge </a>( No Colouring )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/2011/01/challenge-38-flubbers.html">Crafty Cardmakers </a>( Floral )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Top Tip Tuesday </a>( Fabulous Flowers )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.com/">Wild Orchid Crafts </a>( Lets get Sentimental )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/">Basic Grey </a>( Flower Power )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamp Something </a>( Winter Somethings )</p><p align="center">That's all from me for today thanks for looking.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-73523200956770935902011-01-19T12:19:00.005+00:002011-01-19T15:18:43.585+00:00ABC Christmas Challenge GD Card....<div align="center">Hi well its time for the<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong> <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas challenge</a></strong></span><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"> </a>and this fortnight the letter is:</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>B</strong> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">for</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> <strong>Black</strong> & <strong>White</strong> </span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Our sponsor for this challenge is the fabulous<strong> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://dustinpike.blogspot.com/">Dustin Pike</a></span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563871844664958018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXS5lXqQfRX2OWtF0WqGNHTvlNG-wWayfxbadYi-2yYH3TcGmZkZMGjQgyn0h_HjGihbD-J1V7UxB4h_m2dg7vY7TMerDj2dKTS2sTQ5nwGZo1Hlm_rwxxXGDRRPr3n5BOA1W71Sc1zgQ/s320/BLogojpg.png" border="0" /> <p align="center">So onto my Black & White card:</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563872701753137650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 356px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bYXeosdu9lFRWbLDBQxecOHQ1HY3jjg8Sh2vOdmAdbeZv8F5wd8jvhyEkMBrXaWwwD20Qp22Rg9zzjSjd_of4Y5Gdwh8loGwIkSFaY-G_elIODRy2B35X3J5xdtH0yO1wkA0rl9d7WnG/s400/P1000171.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">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 ).</p><p align="center">The snowflakes are punched out with an x cut punch and the ribbon and gems are from my stash.</p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/">Sketch & Stash </a>( Sketch ) Ive used new image and Ribbon and old Papers.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it on </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.simplycreatechallenges.blogspot.com/">Simply Create </a>( Use Punches )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/">Paper Play </a>( Cutie Patootie )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/">Totally Gorjuss </a>( Cuddly )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Stamp Challenge</a> ( Bingo ) Ive used Gems/Glitter/Ribbon</p><p align="center">Well that's it from me please do nip over to the<strong> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas Challenge</a></span></strong><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"> </a>and take a peek at the fabulous DT's work and i hope your able to take part in the challenge too.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-2696296008034682852011-01-14T15:38:00.003+00:002011-01-14T16:08:57.105+00:00Its a Boy....<div align="center"> 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.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562067307533540322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 371px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZk0tLjViGPGDArWlm7JHLZ8Drpiw5lXkzMFdU73WtqN0bSOETPDGzLoN3NpV2Pt4PNNd0cjQBFlGTGIiAq84TsQxBMXWw49ziiobt-Hl5PfVDnHP65OJl1uV1JjQLUKx67Iatebin91T/s400/P1000163.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.com/">A Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge </a>( Sketch & Something New )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">Passion for Promarkers </a>( Baby Cards )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/">I Love Promarkers </a>( Punches )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamp Something </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland </a>( Paws for Thought )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Forever Friends </a>( Men/ Boy Cards )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/">Cupcake Craft Challenge </a>( Something New )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations </a>( New Beginnings )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/?zx=f3c403824520947e">Ladybugs Craft Ink Challenge </a>( Baby )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/">Sarah Hurley Challenge </a>( New Beginnings )</p><p align="center">Well that's all from me for today i hope you all have a lovely weekend.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-10712480542280492522011-01-06T11:38:00.005+00:002011-01-06T17:49:46.751+00:00ABC Christmas Challenge GD Card....<div align="center">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.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">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.</div><br /><div align="center">So its time for the<span style="font-size:130%;"> <strong><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas challenge</a></strong></span><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"> </a>and were at the beginning of the Alphabet so of course our letter is:</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>A</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> for Anything Christmas Goes</span></div><br /><div align="center">Our Sponsor this fortnight is the fabulous<span style="font-size:130%;"> <strong><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront">Simon Says Stamp</a></strong></span><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront"> </a>with the fantastic prize of a $15 gift Certificate.</div><br /><div align="center">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:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://ribbondreams.blogspot.com/2010/12/red-white-and-sweeet.html">Debs M</a></span></div><br /><div align="center">Congratulations Debs please could you contact me my email address is on my sidebar.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">So onto my A for anything Christmas Goes card which i have made a Christmas Thank you card:</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559043088921773442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 351px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggTs65Cc6PUkwHTklY1N6thDtaGMJQ6vdwvzodsAakLFrYcHJL9NuAxQkBHQblyOt7iHoHFoF2o_aQ8iEHXZNfdM7lmguWNMih8g8pOJEoxrKI_j8otwDqF8d597UCe_wJuReArMY0WysM/s400/P1000154.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">The Pixie Cottage Challenge </a>( Sketch & Punches )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland </a>( Thank You )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/">Christmas Cards all Year Round </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/">Crazy 4 Challenges </a>( Celebrate Something )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2011/01/anything-goes-x.html">Papertake Weekly </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/?zx=f3c403824520947e">Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday </a>( Out with the Old ) The papers image and charm is all old stash.</p><p align="center"><a href="http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamp Something </a>( Something that Glitters )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">Passion for Promarkers </a>( Thank you )</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking and i do hope your able to join in with us at the <strong><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas challenge</a></strong>.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-78421974424870352212010-12-15T07:00:00.003+00:002010-12-15T13:14:07.745+00:00ABC Christmas Challenge Blog Hop....<div align="center">Hi there well were at the last letter of the alphabet and its our last challenge of the year at the <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>ABC Christmas Challenge</strong></span> </a>so we have decided to celebrate with a Blog Hop.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">So if you have come here from<strong> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://stampinpiper.blogspot.com/2010/12/abc-christmas-challenges-blog-hop.html">Tanja's</a></span></strong> Blog your on the right track if not you need to nip over to the <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>ABC Christmas Challenge</strong></span> </a>blog to start at the beginning.</div><br /><div align="center">So were at the last letter of the alphabet<strong> <span style="font-size:130%;">Z</span></strong> for <strong>Zero Time Left</strong> and the challenge is to make a <strong>NEW</strong> card or crafty project with<strong> ANY</strong> of our previous challenge themes.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">We have 2 fabulous sponsors for our blog hop which are :</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront">Simon Says Stamp </a>& <a href="http://stampfairyworld.blogspot.com/">Stamp Fairy</a></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center">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.</div><br /><div align="center">So onto my card and the Blog Hop:</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550317935844490562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 367px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic83Ohzry7uUVl0cnqdFszRM2avyZ9BEW6En1MpX7CUbeXoVE_iNqNHHLwVPZwb30TGcuK_3qIjVGs6mBb7m-0N01tgvjWsJwQGVuvsymMCEnY4lcMm7GPzn750moV71CVW2Q3jWlouWVm/s400/DSC02104.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">The previous themes ive chosen are G for Glitz and X for Xmas with Flowers.</p><p align="center">So the letter you want from me for the Blog Hop is:</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">T</span></p><p align="center">So now you need to hop over to <a href="http://handstampedbylacey.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/12/abc-christmas-challenge-z-zero-time-blog-hop.html"><strong>Lacey's</strong> </a>Blog.</p><p align="center">and please don't forget to leave a comment because you never know i may have candy up for grabs.</p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">A Gem of a Challenge </a>( Sketch )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">Passion for Promarkers </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://magicalmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-11-fairytale-christmas.html">Magical Monday Challenge </a>( Fairytale Christmas )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/">Cupcake Craft Challenge </a>( Non Traditional Christmas )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Alphabet Challenge Blog </a>( G for Glitter )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ellephantasticchallenges.blogspot.com/">Ellephantastic Challenges </a>Wish upon a star / or Christmas Winter )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/">The Pink Elephant Challenge </a>( Winter Wonderland )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday </a>( Floral Frenzy )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/?zx=f3c403824520947e">Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge </a>( Winter Wonderland )</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking and i do hope your able to join in the fun at the<a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong> ABC Christmas Challenge</strong> </a>Blog Hop.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-28785783290724733072010-12-09T14:05:00.006+00:002010-12-09T15:30:57.591+00:00A Starry Night:<div align="center">Ive made a card today using a beautiful stamp from Whimsey called Starry Night.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548683840928161618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 338px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1dq3EQXh5_D73dPAaTKQMEOEklsOVbmN0nra31GJA52XN5ZNV6ZEUnfRmylOwrqmtpYY42r_WyQeMSWjzvILaxtF6Wo-QKH_AOeatB3DYahVENRBCUwr93nubIyZgw1t1OMS91X80ZP3/s400/DSC02094.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">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.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/penguins-polar-bears.html">Winter Wonderland </a>( Penguins & Polar Bears )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-133-christmas-card.html">Spoonful of Sugar </a>( Christmas Card )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-112.html">Secret Crafter </a>( Christmas )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2010/12/anything-goes.html">Creative Card Crew </a>( Anything Goes )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations </a>( A Beary Project )</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafters Companion Monthly Chal</a>lenge ( Sketch )</div><br /><div align="center">Well thats all from me for today sorry its such a short post but ive so much today and so little time lol.</div><br /><div align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</div>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-11222826776780311942010-12-01T11:33:00.005+00:002010-12-01T13:12:31.197+00:00Y For Yuletide ABC GDT Card....<div align="center"> Well its time for another <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas Challenge<br /></a><br />This fortnight its Lorraine's turn to host the challenge and she has chosen:<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:large;">Y FOR YULETIDE</span></strong><br /><br />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:<br /><br />Please use 1 or all of the following things to create your card or project<br /><br /><strong>Holly & Berries </strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center">or<br /><br /><strong>Red & Green<br /></strong><br />or<br /><br /><strong>Candles </strong></div><br /><br /><p align="center">This fortnight we are sponsored by our team mate Lacey</p><p align="center"><a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/2009/10/where-to-buy-wags-n-whiskers-rubber.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545691411731193554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy28s7rjN_xPYjbSXPUSMNQVZgSfeV5-yHhxzs5zz5bqhiXyatVuvSqNf2mknFqQ0LosVLEX3pC02q3lOZYpFM7JbY8ottJ5zE7g7nS7-VZ2-9nUhEngnm21JK-VuTxK0mdPTVo-ENLa2/s200/wagsnwhiskerslogofinal.jpg" border="0" /></a> and here is the fabulous prize up for grabs:</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545691677183573378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MiYzvXgeScnJPnFlqHr-rLmZdtXLFl1W5TOCsa2Cz7v29uKm5FUy2PJAZqjyowAUQKrXHIoXdnLSuo8F43buPsdb_ruEdcUj0V-c2BU7o9Y607OaLuyiAnDTxVFQW0h5qN7KoDxTbC0Q/s200/Christmas_images.jpg" border="0" /> So onto my card and i have used the extras of Holly & Berry's and Red & Green.</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545692010408635634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 374px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5Tiw-ITbUFhtNQ3qn0x-WLqxfxQsTCz6Oh_pWK_6od9xswkSuYXFnXi64_eBw4rrwmwg9PkGm9jToBbynt1fDa1BT7gcG87_aJxOdKS7criMoypm4dDGEMNzGiN-m4Up9Cm3lMVl-Axb/s400/ABC+Tilda.bmp.jpg" border="0" />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.</p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://create4fun-challenge.blogspot.com/">Create 4 Fun </a>( Sketch )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/">A Crafty Little Place </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ellephantasticchallenges.blogspot.com/">Ellephantastic Challenges </a>( Red & Green )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.com/">Scrappy Frogs Challenge </a>( Christmas Cards )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Ooh La La Challenge </a>( Christmas Song & Mine is The Holly & the Ivy )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasstampin.blogspot.com/">Christmas Stampin </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/">Totally Stampalicious </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.stampsruschallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamps R Us </a>( Holiday Cards )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">Passion for Promarkers </a>( New & Old My image is new and my papers and flowers are old )</p><p align="center">Well that's all from me for today im now off to make some soup as i need warming up lol.</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-84378256834358357542010-11-17T11:02:00.007+00:002010-11-18T16:54:11.613+00:00ABC Christmas Challenge X for Xmas....<div align="center">Its a new challenge over at the<span style="font-size: 130%;"> <strong><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas Challenge</a></strong></span><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"> </a>and the letter chosen by the lovely<a href="http://www.handstampedbylacey.typepad.com/"> Lacey </a>is<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong> X for Xmas</strong></span> with the optional extra of <span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong>Flowers</strong></span><span style="font-size: 100%;">.</span></div><br />
<div align="center">Our sponsor this fortnight is <span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/">Wild Orchid Crafts </a></strong></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540473931180772434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3d9YtI13C7VIy40121NqAczzdenZvTP-3UIwqn5MNMcNfUN5ceEtQv_tNXZtaXYqfFn3ZuMEIryapZqWv36K-MjI-VB8wFDhM7xv50DZuF6J3QEKw_2aCZnFaakVeIigGPZkg8-Zh48q/s320/ABC-16-11-2010.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 314px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>Wow look at all those yummy flowers i wish i could win lol.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So onto my X for Xmas card:</div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540474302546251922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK64WAwLCvPVm5Zv_nuSE-_GEgWgTEapHYQIy-0EhBjbWSVnqVsN6LOClPxhmqnWyBn6nyInIAGjXpDtkmkVPfauHOIAi_qOZAuVwf3E0JX01vGm-pAmyD25eud5fvh6djjkp27HWapIl9/s400/ABC+Xmas.bmp.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 370px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />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.<br />
</div><div align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">A Gem of a Challenge </a>( Sketch and option of a Christmas card and Non Traditional Colours )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland </a>( Winter Sports )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Stamp </a>( Sparkle )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/">The Stamp Man </a>( Christmas )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://dcdchristmasclub.blogspot.com/">Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club </a>( Snowflakes )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-70-glittery-christmas-joanne.html">Polly Craft Monday's </a>( A Glittery Christmas )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafts and Me Challenge </a>( Glitter )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/">Creative Inspiration Challenge </a>( Anything Christmassy /Winter )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/">The Crafty Pad </a>( Christmas Sparkle )<br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/?zx=f3c403824520947e">Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge </a>( Christmas Sparkle )<br />
</div><div align="center">Thanks for looking and i hope you have great day.<br />
</div><div align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</div>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-207505308242116322010-11-13T11:00:00.005+00:002010-11-13T23:20:16.008+00:00If Friends were Flowers i'd Pick You....<div align="center">Today ive a Birthday card to show you that i made for a close friend of mine.</div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538988482527274130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4O2tYEK1CEHjqgFFxElFYpqUdplOT2GEmu7xbkdu8u7SQnhymaRbfL7ZsFKkAYgzjcyIyZbKMJ0gdiXrbOjFsf8DcUys3I1yc0sG02eCkoQPsdlGEEknDDVw392Ri7K2oyfv0mlKt4y-i/s400/Sugar+Bowl+1.bmp.jpg" border="0" />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.</div><br /><div align="center">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. </div><br /><div align="center">Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/">The Sugar Bowl </a>( Sketch & Ribbons and Bows )</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/">I Love Promarkers </a>( Icey Colours )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday </a>( Anything Goes )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/">Sarah Hurley Challenges </a>( Easel Cards )</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/?zx=f3c403824520947e">Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge </a>( Ribbons )</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along With the Times </a>(Nice and Bright with Ribbons & Flowers)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Have a great weekend and thanks for looking.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</div>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-77594609388111722352010-11-03T09:11:00.007+00:002010-11-04T11:16:39.933+00:00Im Dreaming of a White Christmas....<div align="center">Good Morning i was over the moon when the lovely <a href="http://helenscrafthaven.blogspot.com/">Helen</a> & <a href="http://penrithcrafts.blogspot.com/">Samantha </a>from the<span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"> <strong>ABC Christmas challenge</strong></a></span> 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. </div><div align="center"><br />So onto this fortnights challenge which has been chosen by <a href="http://inknrubba.blogspot.com/">Annie</a> and the letter is<strong> <span style="font-size:130%;">W</span></strong> for <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Winter Wonderland</span></strong> and the optional extra of all <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>White</strong>.</span></div><br /><div align="center">We are sponsored this fortnight by<a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront"> Simon Says Stamp </a>and the prize is a $15 gift certificate</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535253234838636514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 36px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNf4uFwUJGLa_jIJyNkzzgvlyAL3jB9zL1gH8eT7lSm2bRhBVAF4m0BXmXy5uTO5C9aDG6qDQuoRmaJQLraessjxQkw0rIF32WDfbX8zOsp3oA_jQRdhUn41WOOFk6ceixaehQomJli3Ii/s200/storelogosmile.jpg" border="0" /></a>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.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535250888273177058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJWqfp6rrXQ4Bg3e1SM9Du-e2Ir7_HVDHDykhiJ5K-kR1WHHDJe52CEmu1Fox1d2ZDSr5KaC0Noj4Lq_GrhLZjzHK_KwQeWeYeaAHAT9hXRQFBFE7VlKKo7itCkDJziFxJHJkp9bPZasE/s400/wHITE+cHRISTMAS.bmp.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">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. </p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland </a>( Have a Mousey Christmas )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Stamp </a>( Are you All White )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/">I Love Promarkers </a>( Snowflakes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/">Fussy and Fancy </a>( Winter Wonderland )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Challenge </a>( G for Glitter )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">Incy Wincy </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">A Spoonful of Sugar </a>( Relish to Embellish )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://suchins.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-29-sponsored-by-simon-says.html">Wee Memories </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/">Craft Your Days Away </a>( All White )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://stampingvacation.blogspot.com/2010/10/get-music-in-you-challenge.html">Stamping Vacation </a>( Get the Music In You )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-no-22-anything-goes-as-long.html">Cards for Men </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-8-cards-for-men.html">The Stamp Man </a>( Cards for Men )</p><p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula</p><p align="center">xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-33679236244248722792010-10-25T13:02:00.005+01:002010-10-25T17:57:11.548+01:00Forever Friends....<div align="center">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:</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531954768354484386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 381px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5zi_h9N5O7_0oUPXLqkGf9G59RugSnUmCVwHo4DeTpMZNGHxXzyYW1SBwk7ULxWrn8FnP5c2D5pHRW2tmAdVQHAqewh0DBENhcGppvROS7aWYHfO9ty7cqttlTHM9pH3A_FO9svHGTt_/s400/Forever+Friend.bmp.jpg" border="0" />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.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This card fits in with the following Challenge:</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><strong>Forever Friends Challenge</strong> </a>( 2 Papers 3 Flowers & 1 Button )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://justcutebears.blogspot.com/"><strong>Just Cute Bears & Friends</strong> </a>( Sketch )</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>Wild Orchid Crafts</strong> </a>( Pastles )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-32-use-freebie.html"><strong>Crafty Cardmakers</strong> </a>( Use a Freebie ) The papers ive used are a freebie from Cardmaking & papercraft mag.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong><a href="http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-30-anything-goes.html">Meljens</a> </strong>( Anything Goes )</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-9-button-bows.html"><strong>CES Challenges</strong> </a>( Buttons & Bows )</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/"><strong>Moving along with the Times</strong> </a>( Promarkers & Anything goes ) The fab <strong><a href="http://www.letraset.com/">Letraset </a></strong>are sponsoring the challenge</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Thanks for looking.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx </div>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-27440935503618261882010-10-22T10:37:00.004+01:002010-10-25T17:59:39.601+01:00Boo ....<div align="center">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:</div><div align="center"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530803040015545986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 387px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgza8rY1V-LCezYTeb189aAIOz1qn3kqXEnVhIEeLXPo-x1vnwfUliAHSxeJ54wsVRD3uTO3sRhyEjqxaekXOnyvEstLV_mlC8faXryMMDHKY3yFfVnghgrLSrF45NaHKg4dJB4rF8Yya97/s400/Boo.bmp.jpg" border="0" />Ive coloured Edwin in with promarkers. The papers are Bo bunny and the Boo letters ive cut out with a Cuttle kids alphabet.</div><p align="center">This cards fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it on </a>(Kid Themed Halloween)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">Spoonful of Sugar </a>( Boo )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/">Papertake Weekly </a>(Sketch)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving along with the Times </a>(Use Promarkers/Anything Goes) <strong><a href="http://www.letraset.com/">Letraset</a></strong> are sponsoring</p><p align="center"><a href="http://creativecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/">Creative Craft Challenge </a>( Trick or Treat )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-9-halloween.html">2 Sisters Challenge </a>(Halloween)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://iftheshoefitsscrapit.blogspot.com/">If the Shoe Fits </a>( Any Holiday )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/">Paper Cutz Challenge </a>(Anything Goes)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/">Stamp with Fun </a>(Halloween)</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-71358468067461775642010-10-20T11:08:00.006+01:002010-10-20T23:14:58.088+01:00ABC Christmas Challenge GD Card....<div align="center">Hi well its my last week as GD over at the<a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"> <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>ABC Christmas challenge</strong></span> </a>i would just like to thank both <a href="http://penrithcrafts.blogspot.com/">Samantha</a> and <a href="http://helenscrafthaven.blogspot.com/">Helen </a>for letting me guest design on there challenge and for being so welcoming ive really enjoyed myself ladies and thanks again.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">So onto this fortnights challenge and the letter is<span style="font-size:130%;"> <strong>V</strong></span> for<strong> <span style="font-size:130%;">Vertical</span></strong> 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. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I have used both sketches so i have 2 cards to show you:</div><br /><div align="center">The first card is using an image from the fab sponsor<a href="http://www.pinkcatstudio.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"> <strong>Pink Cat Studio</strong></span> </a>and its called <a href="http://www.pinkcatstudio.com/Digital/DigiStamps/Kiddies/Lily_CandyElf.htm">Lily Candy Elf</a>:</div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530074234759833922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 379px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOk0sMH6935jzV9ndI-N8GObNrVIb6MVSyHpnh80Q72kBOUYpWEfeUIMvyj-csJlq3q-wzVPxbybsNeMCn6H5Bm18YUkrescKSpYYAmh97HjlDZD61KWiqafpCpOeAAz-71Z5NYjD0S-i/s400/Elf.bmp.jpg" border="0" />My V's are V for Vertical , Vellum & Violet.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">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.</p><div align="center">This cards fits in with the following challenges:</div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/">Bah Humbug </a>(Vellum)</p><div align="center"><a href="http://dcdchristmasclub.blogspot.com/">Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club </a>( Christmas Humour )</div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">Allsorts Challenge </a>(Bingo Pearls Stickles Ribbon)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com/2010/10/inky-impressions-challenge-anything.html">Inky Impressions </a>( Anything Goes )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin Challenge </a>(Ribbon)</p><div align="center">So onto my 2nd card using Samantha's other sketch:</div><div align="center"></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530079109238161666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSmwm-FzlonhZThcYVQ0dEKQZAnGIe9k6khcZCMY0mOxZb8nyoYoKirHuRzxA8TYwqf0xXY2NYtLhrveqaijkchypSHmbgNdLsnjHN702pLUTm-1MXffM9uWVogbJdxkZNjB1Onkt3Svp/s400/WOJ+Vintage.bmp.jpg" border="0" />The V's for this card is V for Vintage ,Vertical and Vibrant.</p><p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland </a>( Vintage )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Challenge </a>(F for Flowers)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations </a>( Red Green & Brown )</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking and i hope you have a lovely day.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-50709851492027644522010-10-16T10:56:00.009+01:002010-10-18T22:48:50.970+01:00Happy Halloween....<div align="center">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. </div><div align="center"><br />Im not really into halloween but i won this adorable motivet so i had to ink her up.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528990061889431074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 379px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7uyVC0hHe5HkJykhDZOMXpTGyvvA4YWmZBglCCRBdfk6HF9cuRlAA5-aTiDwbaRYlPAh4P2Li6xtAwyc10V4knNXjCwe-zg-n_m-Aum-TdnAE-U4r-yfSn7dmUZbuPiFnAplPB4G76VA/s400/Happy+Halloween.bmp.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"> 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.</p><p align="center">This cards fits in with the following challenges:</p><div align="center"><a href="http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">Passion for Promarkers </a>(orange, black, green and purple & Option of Halloween)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop Craft Challenge </a>(Halloween)</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/">Fussy and Fancy Challenge </a>(Halloween)</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://doubledutchchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/10/ddc54-boo-to-you.html">Double Dutch </a>(Boo to You)</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://creativecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/10/trick-or-treatand-dt-call-results.html">Creative Craft Challenges </a>(Trick or Treat)</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/">Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog </a>(Colouring)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/">Everybody Art Challenge </a>(Halloween)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/">Cupcake Craft Challenge </a>(Scary Creatures)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/">Stampin for the Weekend </a>(Halloween/Fall)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">Incy Wincy Designs </a>(Faux it up)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.com/">Wild Orchid Crafts </a>(Stitch it up)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://fairyknoll.blogspot.com/p/fun-at-fairy-knoll-challenges.html">Fairy Knoll Challenge </a>(Halloween)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-10-halloween-sponsored-by-yns.html">Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings Challenge </a>(Halloween)</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along with the Times </a>(Halloween)</div><br /><div align="center">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.</div><br /><div align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</div>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-57793891402226039662010-10-13T17:51:00.003+01:002010-10-13T18:02:32.884+01:00My 1st Candle....<div align="center"> Hi there i have something different to show you today and that is a Candle:<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527574724614279010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy58JwOpLNc0Q99EEHRmPsJPX39kpKhXSV8noN73DQHq8w5YKXffKwnCp38YSO9tOJPqxhGXCPg1LppelGyNCHedgPMUhu_wGXC-APiOwUZU48Wmz_cf6SGGZU4Q4OSEnLOQHheJVsqguZ/s400/Candle+2.bmp.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">This is the first candle ive ever stamped onto and im so so pleased with the results.</p><p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">This candle fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/">Bah Humbug </a>( Cuties )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">A Spoonful of Sugar </a>( Winter Wonderland )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Forever Friends Challenge Blog </a>( Home Decoration )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop Craft Challenge </a>( Alter It )</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-34857148037644402232010-10-11T15:58:00.006+01:002010-10-11T16:35:59.451+01:00Willow with Hot Chocolate....<div align="center">Good Afternoon well i have a card to share with you today and shock horror its not a Christmas card lol.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526806513354470226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 376px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisPIm15iyKMgUMk2JEvgpGnhjLqeE0WdRYXsVIX-lW1a7orWOnrZ4HO_1Qd2a3yYtRWZhJTJHUU5F034VfWcXfoYNFGVypxs0xJ3zUfakAvloI4dnIPBFXoQB859TCryloRRpEiMLElUnY/s400/Willow.bmp.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">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.<br /><br /></p><br /><div align="center">Here's another picture:</div><p><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526805440011089874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLSwkKe0sk16Nffyh2yNwD9H6IowqvVGT6j1ssXHgm8LSvoUT3A7RaV1BTU1CcNH0Oql_5c3onRp8N6CVRUn0ObKq1LRztwIhs92Aafr0up5E0L9Y6-Aq8HYX_QQbx-5vTFFal449QGk8/s400/woj+side.bmp.jpg" border="0" /><br />Ive made to card to fit in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations </a>( Sketch )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundaes </a>( Change of Season )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/">Sarah Hurley Challenge </a>( Flowers )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2010/09/challenge-82-clean-up-dust.html">The corrosive Challenge </a>Blog ( Clean up the Dust ) Ive had the papers for ages same as the stamp .</p><p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-22094901746788912392010-10-06T16:23:00.007+01:002010-10-07T13:19:30.859+01:00Sending Wishes Across the Miles....<div align="center"> Wow 2 posts in one day???? Very unlike me lol.<br /><br />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.</div><div align="center"><br />Ive made an Easel card as i think they look that bit more special and i do love making them.</div><div align="center"><br />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.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525277311536333762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2EUb8xgb_uElaX_D4SA6i_kPq3ZI84JTH-JNE0V5NadguyQBrIuPGVyC6qD-MXKjMJz2U8djiFzkfHXg53SVQcqr9gXof2FXs065iKVEeA-BW6wciFVCYwRulUBMneGoQ6VrfvjAQx8q/s400/Mum+%26+Dad+White+BG.bmp.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">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.</div><br /><p align="center">Heres a close up of the image and i wanted to show you all the sparkle:</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524962613447984434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0hHKOKLRX67csihjmS1Sm9JybGWzFyx3LMrg52UbZ_r3NYKNfbhL6Z5BKp2t70-O-Bc88RJrPluTDiQRfs66dxrSGISr7hFxtpkU_qhCyhAu2lfmb_XkTj1qIA7Hx6_aqAyEVSy9lb4y/s400/Mum+%26+Dad+image.bmp.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Ive coloured the image in with Promarkers and have added glamour dust.</p><br /><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafters Companion </a>( Sketch )</p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Challenge </a>( E for Easel )</p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">A Spoonful of Sugar </a>(Sparkle and Shine )</p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Secret Crafter </a>( Easel Cards )</p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">Incy Wincy Designs </a>( Sparkly Glitter )</p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://dcdchristmasclub.blogspot.com/">Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club </a>(Glitter Ribbon & Gems )</p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Stamptacular Sunday</a> ( Layer it up )</p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/">Bah Humbug </a>( Across the Miles )</p><br /><p align="center">Thanks again for looking </p><br /><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx<br /></p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-11283768514537521072010-10-06T09:53:00.007+01:002010-10-07T12:27:26.748+01:00ABC Christmas Challenge GD....<div align="center">Hi everyone i was so happy to find out i had won a GD place over at the <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas challenge</a></strong></span> thanks so much for choosing me ladies and it lovely to be working with you. xxxx<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">This fortnight the letter is<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong> U for Under the Christmas Tree</strong></span> so we would like to see your Gifts or Gift Bags/Boxes.</div><br /><div align="center">Our sponsor this fortnight is the lovely <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront">Simon Says Stamp </a>and the prize is a $15 gift certificate.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/StoreFront"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524856548711922850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 36px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6amxoiIzYpfJgj6CnHk007wjxlVInDHz7CJkWqnpcnJpwWhkiLWYLzbE-L94zsO7nNPnD6sx2zQ5uDzcC0iKvbCtApUIvGueN3iOEIMt8KWUwg89gzGEIulpiZPCTkj8mhC78StM6uhQ/s200/storelogosmile.jpg" border="0" /></a>There is also a DT call running with this fortnights challenge and you can read about it <a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">HERE.</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Ive asked to be considered for the DT call too so i have my fingers crossed.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">So onto my project and i decided to make a gift bag in a box:</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524857983639163026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj058VkoTiJRsaC2jSNxJ3bv8Rd3-Eo0mcr38d4VIcv9xqXPpmhII4_T9JMmNrKqF390CUmIacd1sf5WZWSxPPVmrMx0RfO5T5s-eopp2id9I_d3uRYmIElvDOHhAzUZyw8IjiiOhPIfoJf/s400/Gift+Box+2.bmp.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">Ive also made it to fit in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Penny Black Saturday Challenge</a>: ( Don't Be Square )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamp Something </a>( Something to Celebrate )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog </a>( Anything But a Card )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2010/10/paper-sundaes-challenge-38-something.html">Paper Sundaes </a>( Use something from your stash )</p><p align="center">Well that's all from me for now but i hope to be back later on with a card to show you.</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-1678937960512580572010-09-25T09:15:00.003+01:002010-09-25T09:21:29.986+01:00New Challenge Blog....<div align="center"><a href="http://sparkle-challenge.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-sparkle-of-challenge.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520762769173334754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJji7CPphymyGnvJASNs0f9uY6uxIqcyCTpfLSP3bddYr64rxr0fpzKfRjublnyQDPP1dl-FZ2IDODfCRZBcL4RFXwrMGwz03pv2MdWeX0rCHGxQHWVG137Lh295jGiqM1e33Sew7RRtaH/s320/sparkle_challenge_blinkie.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">There's a brand new challenge blog starting up on the 1st October called<a href="http://sparkle-challenge.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-sparkle-of-challenge.html"> Sparkle Dreams Challenge </a>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<a href="http://sparkle-challenge.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-sparkle-of-challenge.html"> HERE </a>to take a peek.</div><br /><br />Hugs Paula xxxx<br /><br /></div>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-73693017883200340062010-09-17T12:50:00.004+01:002010-09-17T13:12:02.500+01:00Pink Santa....<div align="center"> 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.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517849877229434770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 371px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8gyiggsBv0jYO1esI6W8hyFEwoWFJ5oZdl7uLHRDNjx65K-VvvZETf3S096kDkRZ45CMT9kFq3xO6FdJ95w6FYPXfehiMs8QJbwmVch2XKNndIvzlc00hGO00fPCrjXCWUjnTQxBp4jS/s400/Pink+Santa.bmp.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">This card fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Secret Crafter </a>( Sketch )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://highhopesstamps.blogspot.com/">High Hopes </a>(Spots or Dots)</p><p align="center"><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas Challenge </a>( S for Santa & Optional Extra of Not Red )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/">Sarah Hurley Challenges </a>( Polka Dots and Circles )</p><p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula</p><p align="center">xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-26346915958817064582010-09-11T15:56:00.005+01:002010-09-11T16:28:22.346+01:00A Winter Scene....<div align="center">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.<br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515672701949400514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 388px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtyRDawN_drLTrq7LPQf1JusVAE2H9iip6yTuTf_CSGH_ep9niMfhZtF94e_2UlUZNszV8cafN-W06wfi8NffCntI2arGtowbnll_GN3Llx98IPwnhenMb7_OzdN-IsSrV7Ay4RXpSXXZ0/s400/Resist+Embossing.bmp.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"> <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Penny Black Challenge </a>( Men/Boys cards )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland </a>( One Layer Card )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/">Bah Humbug </a>( Favorite Mediums ) Mine is Stamping and heat embossing.</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking and for all your lovely comments.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula</p><p align="center">xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-13797052522571499332010-09-08T10:30:00.007+01:002010-09-08T19:13:40.298+01:00Frosty the Snowman....<div align="center"> Well another Christmas card and another Christmas song title in my head lol.<br /><br /></div><div align="center">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.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514607056049872370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 356px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRFGRS-V2qOv86Hf3B-eK39iI9zTVICj0m35UVwtAJ3BYxgr9h8eycb5xXKURS3ZWdOxzmL1PAmn9VICOCX5QzsEsnKJH15FnYdJjbofD4GFGnq6vaoXAa1P-UltXljyJBzrCopq76XVK/s400/Christmas+Burgandy+card.bmp+2.bmp.jpg" border="0" />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.<br /><br />Ive made this card to fit in with the following Challenges:</div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://wojmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Whiff Of Joy </a>( Lots of Layers )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafters Companion Challenge </a>( Sketch )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland </a>( A Recipe )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/">Bah Humbug </a>( A Christmas Carol or Song )</p><p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">Have a lovely day.</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula</p><p align="center">xxxx<br /></p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-55581193485959560112010-09-04T11:21:00.005+01:002010-09-04T14:41:22.209+01:00Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer ....<div align="center"> Good Morning well im here yet again with another Christmas card lol.<br /><br /></div><div align="center">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.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">So onto my card which i have used the fab WOJ image Charlotte riding reindeer.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513052162608102386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkiXBqKoT8GGmMtbRhgO3aCWk_CczGgIsZ9litpqcZkvl81Tj-xvJhfr2mHh2aPAnmaubnpHuajAJXMVi58ApUnELWDv9jqnZ6k9julp0jgjfoBbqtx0D7_JG5WnTn5XfnTll6XD8M4OR/s400/Rudolf+the+R+N+R.bmp.jpg" border="0" /> and here is a close up of the image.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513052426529983570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7I3SwPaJKd6ibkIUcyEhQPIoxHDcclhq_9zrBKD8RV2xAF4CldcTnu00hKGQdSyqzSOH4SQp0gKRjQoBxKQIb5ZYEJiH0pLz4Sf3KcuyDGQ_rWVnotXorqBjnbZyjktV2R_1wtrUZpLkS/s400/Rudophl+Close+up.bmp.jpg" border="0" />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. </div><br /><p align="center">Ive followed the fantastic sketch over at <a href="http://wojmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/">WOJ Challenges </a>they are also having a DT Call at the moment.</p><p align="center">Ive also made this card to fit in with the following Challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://wojmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/">WOJ</a> ( Sketch )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/">Bah Humbug </a>( A Christmas Carol or Song )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas Challenge </a>( R for Rudolph )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamp Something </a>( Something Cute )</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking and i hope you all have a great weekend.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula</p><p align="center">xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-24161957935333681282010-09-01T17:34:00.004+01:002010-09-01T17:58:38.343+01:00All i want for Christmas....<div align="center">Hi well im sure you have guessed from the title of this post that im back again with yet another Christmas card.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">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:</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511985503024287378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgBcPy0-UTPU8oUiDfTHqUnY0CwF1PD1NdHwyHd69CC6IAe0CbSvAAy8fBAW25MKqQSxjiGI2RmHKGixL73yw8y4XpIVz7QHCUVrkiaIWxTsd9KuBSABXxbxQduXdYbdj_hEN64LZ7caz/s400/All+i+want+for+Christmas+is+you..bmp.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">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.</p><p align="center">This cards also fits in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland</a>: All i want for Christmas</p><p align="center"><a href="http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/">Bah Humbug </a>: Charms</p><p align="center"><a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Challenge</a>: C for Charms</p><p align="center"><a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2010/08/christmas-in-august-paper-sundaes.html">Paper Sundaes:</a> Christmas in August</p><p align="center"><a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Secret Crafter</a>: Make a start on Christmas</p><p align="center"><a href="http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/">Creative Inspirations</a>: Christmas in August</p><p align="center">Well id better go and rescue tea lol.</p><p align="center">Thanks for looking.</p><p align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</p>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313714808749170832.post-77570389842092864772010-08-26T13:44:00.006+01:002010-08-30T22:16:16.893+01:00Walking in a Winter Wonderland....<div align="center">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.</div><div align="center"><br />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.</div><div align="center"><br />Im still in blue mode too i love making blue Christmas cards i suppose its with having 4 nephews.</div><div align="center"><br />So heres my card:</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509700090797834050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 378px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8IEPqjqU-GU9TG40AUGkxUyZH5y3Tfg5pOqlFffmWjlqkdbZuFyOs883tcpd-zuzQuwkw2UG5EGzxdGYhoih_lApQrZD4eEvm7dhPw2BCYTGrf-XzP040k38U-qY3sn5pvHngHffR59t/s400/Winter+Wonderland.bmp.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">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.</p><p align="center"><br />Ive made this card to fit in with the following challenges:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Penny Black Saturday Challenge </a>( Sketch )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland </a>( Walking in a Winter Wonderland )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/">I Love Promarkers </a>( Charming )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/">Creative Card Crew </a>( Sparkle and Shine )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.com/">Wild Orchid Craft Challenge </a>( Make it Sparkle )</p><p align="center"><a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Challenge </a>( B for Blue )</p><p align="center"><br />Thanks for looking and for all your lovely comments that always make me smile.</p><div align="center">Hugs Paula xxxx</div>Paulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00452895969180080551noreply@blogger.com17