Waiting for love!

Needed to try out my new Marianne Creatables Dies, and I love 'em! In fact I want more. Lol!! Decided to use a very patient Tilda whom I got as part of a prize from the lovely Susie over at http://sassydesignsbysusie.blogspot.com/ the scallop die cut card is from her shop too! I used a Do-crafts stamp to cover the scallop, and the black script satin paper is from Crafts House. I used a small heart stamp on the red card for the background. Tilda is coloured with Promarkers.

I am entering into the following Challenges:-

http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/ - Hearts

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/ - Hearts and Flowers

http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/ - Love and Kisses

http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/ - Hearts and Romance

http://www.lexiscreations.blogspot.com/ - Valentine

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ - Blooming Gorgeous

http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/ - Hearts and Flowers

http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.com/2010/01/challenge-79.html - Love/Valentine 

 http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/ - Hearts

Thanks for popping by!

Donna x

"Love" those Lips!

This is my DT project for challenge 7 at http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/  which this week has the theme of VALENTINE.  Make anything you like as long as it has that loving feeling!

This week we are sponsored by Sunshine Stamps who gave us some gorgeous images to work with including the brand new luscious lips above. Why not pop over and see some of their wonderful digital wonders.

Onto my Love Plaque! It's a Chipboard base 6x4, and I have covered it with Sheet Music (you can just about see) on top of that I have stuck some Red Rose Vellum and used a Label from a stamped image. I have stamped the LOVE description on top and edged with Worn Lipstick Distress Ink from TH. On top of that I have used a stamped image from Purple Onion and also edged with ink.

The Lips were coloured with Promarkers.

Finished with Paper Flowers, Gems, Brads, Ribbon and Gold UTEE.

Over at http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ the theme is LOVE

also at http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2010/01/challenge-51.html the theme is Valentine.

At http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/01/week-34-colour-challenge-red.html the theme is Red

At http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/01/challenge-64-love-kisses.html the theme is Love & Kisses.

At http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/2010/01/belli-challenge-83-hearts.html the theme is Hearts.

At  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/ the theme is Hearts & Flowers.

so I am entering this into their challenge this week

Donna x

Sewing Swap.

Here's a little something I made for a Sewing Swap. It's my first time - so wanted something simple to start with. It only took an hour or so to make. It's made from Cream Muslin, Wadding, Lace and some Buttons and Ribbons, oh...and paper bud roses. I have stamped the DREAMS stamp onto a piece of Cotton and I just love to do this kind of thing! I am going to do another one, somewhat different and send them both. I hope it's acceptable Shell!

Donna x

Magical Crafts Fortnightly Challenge #6

This fortnight MCFC is sponsored by http://dezinaworld.com/  and on offer a two fabby images. The theme is VINTAGE and you are free to make anything at all as long as it has a vintage feel to it!

Why not pop over to http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/ and join in, and have a look at what the DT have done with the wonderful images.

Here's my project, I have used cream card for the base and distressed with Tea Dye Ink by T.H. Next I have distressed the edges of the DP which is K&Co. and inked again. I have hand-sewn some silk thread around the edges of the floral paper, after first scrunching it up and then flattening it out again and some more inking! Image is form Dezina World and definition SHABBY stamp is from Purple Onion. Lace, Ribbons, Flowers and Buttons from my stash.

Over at http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/  and

  http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/    and  http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ the theme is Distressing so I am entering this into their challenges.

And at http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2010/01/week-1-colour-combo.html the theme is a Colour combo.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

Donna x

Thanks Milnie!

Firstly, I would love to say Thank-You to Milnie at  http://milniecreations.blogspot.com/  for this wonderful Award. I apprieciate your kind encouraging comments, and I know it has been a couple of weeks since you awarded it, as you can tell, I haven't had a lot of time for blogging lately! Please pop over and look at her amazing creations, she's just wonderful!

In accepting this, I need to tell seven things about myself:-

1. I would LOVE to spend more time Crafting!

2. I love to find new exciting things to Craft.

3. I spend too much money on Crafting?

4. I need to use more stuff I already have!

5. I really should use up all my Off-Cuts!

6. I really need ALL Tim Holtz stuff.

7. I love spending time in my Craft Room.

Also I need to nominate seven other Blogs :-

Shell - http://shellsshed.blogspot.com/

Carol Ann - http://caz-purplemoments.blogspot.com/

Jo - http://inasmallway.blogspot.com/

Steph - http://stephscraftydoings.blogspot.com/

Jackie - http://jackiescrafts-torpenhow.blogspot.com/

Vicky - http://peterjdan.blogspot.com/

Angel - http://angel-angelsdelights.blogspot.com/

Donna.

MCFC Challenge 5.

Here's my DT Project for Challenge #5 at http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/ which for this challenge is sponsored by INCY WINCY at http://www.incyshop.blogspot.com/ They have a fab collection of images, something for everyone. So pop over and take a look! All we ask is that you make a Thank-You project, and it is entered by Friday 8th. Jan at 9 p.m.

I have made a Basket Box, which can be used for a small gift. The Cardstock is Kanban, I have added Lace, Braid, Ribbon, Pearls and Paper Flowers.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and a very Happy New Year!

Donna.

MCFC Challenge #4.

I'm a tad late posting this - where are the days flying to? Been so busy with work these past couple of weeks, I NEED to get in my Craft Room again soon!

Here's my DT Card for http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/ which this fortnight has the challenge of SPECIAL, be it a Birthday or Christmas, a special occassion or for someone special! Pop over to join in the fun.

I have made a 21st. Card that opens up to reveal a Gift Token. I have added some Brass Charms, Ribbon, a Heart Pin, some beads, and attatched a tiny brass key to the chain on the front.

You have until 9 p.m. on Dec 25th. to join in.

Donna x

Magical Crafts Challenge #3

Here's my DT card for this fortnights challenge #3 over at http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/

where you need to follow a sketch. This time we are being sponsored by

http://digital-inkco.com/

and the prize is for 5 Digital Images!  So, get yourself over there and make a project before 9p.m. on Friday 11th. December to be in with a chance of winning some of these superb Digital Images.

On to my card, the Papers are by Anna Griffin and DCWV. The image is from Digital Ink and has been coloured with Promarkers. Finished with McGill punched branches, Glimmer Mists, Stickles and Braid.

Donna x

2S4Y.

Here's my entry into this weeks' challenge at http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/ where you need to follow a sketch by Kazan. I have used the gorgeous Bo Bunny Snowy Serenade Crystals Paper which shimmers so beautifully! I have used white cardstock embossed with Cuttlebug folder and edged with Martha Stewart Punch, and overlaid it with some cotton white lace. I added Pearl beads all over the lace and on the edges of the Snowflake. Finished with a blue flower pin with extra beads!

Thanks for visiting!

Donna x

Challenges

Here's my entry into this weeks' challenge over at http://christmasandbirthdaycards.blogspot.com/ wher you need to follow the sketch. While over at http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/ you can use any girly image.  I have used some freebie papers from a Craft Mag. I have used a Gorjuss Girl Stamp and coloured her with Promarkers. Then I finished it off with green felt ric-rac, a snowflake, button and North Pole brad.

Thanks for coming to visit!

Donna x

Sunday Sketch and Stamp.

Here's my entry into this fortnights challenge at http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/  which is to follow Sem's Sketch. The image has been coloured with Promarkers. I have used Pink and Grey cardstock and added Pink and clear diamantes. Finished with Grey and Pink dotted Organza Ribbon.

Donna x

Crafty Catz Challenge and DT Call.

Here's my entry into this weeks' challenge over at http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/  where this week they want to see "Celebrate" somewhere on your card.  They are also having a DT Call, so I hope to be considered.  For my card I have used Scalloped Die Cuts from Susie at http://www.diecutdreams.com/

and a Tilda I won on blog candy. I have coloured with Promarkers, ans used papers from MME. Finished off with Ribbon. The sentiment is Just Right Stamp.

Thanks for looking.

Donna x

New Challenge Blog - Candy!

Over at http://sketchycolors.blogspot.com/ they are giving away some wonderful candy ready for the opening of their challenge blog next Sunday 29th. November. The first Candy is a Scor-Pal (Inches) if you tell about them on your Blog.

The second candy is if you become a follower and you can win some gorgeous stamps from Sugar Nellie!

So pop over and get ready to join in the fun at 9 a.m. next sunday.

Donna x

For a couple of Challenges.

Here's a card I made this morning for a few challenges. I used A hammered cream cardstock as a base and used Distress Ink Tea Dye around the edges. I cut a scalloped cicle on my Cricut and Inked the edges as before. I used Martha Stewart Punch and added a pink velvet ribbon on top. The wonderful Image is Whiff of Joy, and I have coloured her with Promarkers. I have added Diamantes, flower, McGill Fern Punch and Stickles.

I am entering this for http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/  ...Rhinestones/Sparkles

 http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/  ....Glitter/Sparkles

also at

http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/   ......Sketch

http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/  ....Circles

Thanks for looking!

Donna

DT Magical Crafts Recipe - Challenge #2.

Well, here we are, another fortnight gone, which means a brand new challenge over at Magical Crafts Challenge Blog. (http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/) This fortnight's challenge is to follow a recipe:- 1)Use a Santa or Snowman,  2)something Sparkly,  3) a festive flower/foilage and 4) Ribbon. Pretty easy really.  So please pop over and join us!

Here's my DT project, it's a Christmas Wallhanging. Made from a chipboard base, and covered with paper, which I distressed around the edges. I added Glamour Dust as the "Sparkle" around the outside edge.

The main image is "Santa Collage" by Rubber Stampede. The Festive flower is a Poinsettia on the resin plaque. The ribbons are wide grosgrain, organza  and thin satin in burgundy. I have added a metal key, "Believe" stamp, and a few metal charms. I finished it off by punching holes with my Big-bite, and adding eyelets to hold it all together.

I would like to enter this into http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/  Winter Wonderland which this week has the challenge of St. Nicholas.

Also at http://diecutdreams.blogspot.com/ the theme is Santa

While over at http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ the theme is Seasons

At http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/  The theme is Merry and Bright.

http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/ ......Stamped Image

http://stampinbsdesignteam.blogspot.com/2009/11/challenge-32-november-13-november-20.html  which is anything but a card.

Donna.

Altered Mail Slider

Right, I finally got this finished today after seeing it half-done in the previous post (WOYWW). It's a Christmas Altered Mail Slider. Firsly I used Gesso all over, then used Distress Inks to colour. I then used a Music score stamp on the background, and the "Joyeux Noel" in red stazon on the front. I used some Stampbord for the Santa Image and a rub-on. I edged the Santa and entire Slider with Gold UTTE.

For the inside, I have Used a few stamps, some grungeboard, a couple of glass sliders, ribbon, beads, gems and an Anna Griffin Die-cut. I just love the saying inside!

Here is the back of the Slider - A few embellies and some more grungeboard!

I'm entering this into the http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/  for the challenge of "Stamping" I have embossed the UTTE - something I have neglected lately! Also over at http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.com/ the theme is to use your christmas Embellies.

http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/challenge-28-no-cards-allowed.html Whose theme is NO cards allowed.

http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/  Wonderland

Thanks for stopping by,

Donna x

WOYWW

Another Wednesday.............so it must be another WOYWW. Well, today I fancied doing a Christmas Altered Mail Slider. So that's what I was in the middle of here. Just loads of xmas stuff hanging around. On top of all the other stuff that is here on a day to day basis!

Why don't you pop over to http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ where everyone meets up at Julia's every Wednesday for a nosey around other Crafters' workspaces!

Donna x

Thanks to my Blogging Buddy's Vicky & Shell!

Many thanks to my blog-buddies  Vicky who kindly gave me this wonderful award. You're a star hunny! She's a wonderful friend who always leaves encouraging comments!

Please pop over to her wonderful blog at http://peterjdan.blogspot.com/ to see some wonderful inspiring creations.

Also the talented Shell at http://shellsshed.blogspot.com/ who also kindly granted me this award too! Shell is on the DT with me at Magical Crafts, and I'm blown away with what she does! Pop over to her blog, I'm sure you'll be amazed too.

Well, I need to answer some questions in one word - so here goes...........

1. Where is your cell phone? ...Kitchen

2. Your hair?..............................Dark

3. Your Mother?...............Holiday

4.  Your Father?................Holiday

5. Your fave food?.................Italian

6. Your dream last night?...........None

7. Your fave drink?.................Coffee

8. Your dream/goal? .........Happiness

9. What room are you in?.......Lounge

10. Your hobby?...................Crafting!

11. Your fear?............................Loss

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?.....Countryside!

13. Where were you last night?....Here

14. Something that you aren't?....Outgoing!

15. Muffins?........................Blueberry

16. Wish list Items?...................Many!

17. Where did you grow up?.....Wirral

18. Last thing you did?.......Ate

19. What are you wearing?....Crocs

20. Your TV?.................Big

21. Your pets?.........................None

22. Your friends?........................Jim

23. Your life?.........................Good

24. Your mood?......................OK!

25. Missing someone?.............Valentino!

26. Vehicle?...............................C3

27. Something you're not wearing?..........Slippers

28. Your fave store?............Craft

29. Your fave colour?.............Yellow

30. Last time you laughed?.........Today

31. Last time you cried?......October

32. Your best friend?.........Jim

33. One place you go to over and over?..........Craftroom

34. Facebook?....................Nope

35. Fave place to eat?.................Home

Will get around to passing this on to five more people later!

Donna x

Card for some Challenges.

Here's a card I made today for a couple of challenges - I have used White Cardstock base, then used the gorgeous Bo Bunny Snowy Serenade Crystals Paper in Limited Edition Glitter Series, matted onto Ice Blue Cardstock. The Image is Santa Collage by Rubber Stampede, and edged it with Tim Holtz Distress Ink. The oval was cut with Nestabillities, and embossed with Silver. I have finished off with Ribbons, Diamantes, Beads and Snowflakes.

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

http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/ .......Snow Much Fun

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/  .....Sketch

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/  .........Bling

http://sassydesignsbysusie.blogspot.com/ ........Christmas

http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/ .....Blue, White and silver

I have also added the options of Winter (Snowflakes) and Glitter!

Thanks for coming to look!

Donna x

DT Card and Decoration For Magical Crafts - Challenge #1

Here's my DT makes for the launch of a new challenge starting today over at http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/. There is a bit of a twist with the launch! It's a double challenge, and if you enter BOTH parts, you will have two chances of winning the fabby prizes on offer! Pop over to see the wonderful work by the DT team to get your creative juices flowing!!

The two-part challenge is to make a card AND a decoration for Christmas, in the colours Red, Green and Gold. Hope to see you all there!

My card and Decoration were made with Making Memories Flocked Poinsettia Paper which is just gorgeous! The card was backed with green Cardstock and brushed gold paper. The sentiment was stamped on the same gold paper and embossed with green powder. The ribbons and trim are from my stash.

The Christmas Cone was made from the same yummy paper, and lined with brushed gold paper. I trimmed the inside with with a green braid around the top, and added loads of ribbon bows in red, green and gold.

It was finished with a gorgeous gathered red organza trim around the outside edge.

I am going to join in with the challenge over at http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/ too, which is also asking for the colours of Red, Gold and Green. Also over at  http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/ which has Winter Wonderland as their theme this week.

Donna x

Scrapped Box Frame

This is for the challenge over at http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/ which is Make It Pop. Also over at http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ the challenge is to use Buttons or Brads. Another, over at http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com has the challenge of Celebration.
I made this for my baby Grandson's bedroom. I inked the edges of the Paper with Distress Inks and stamped "Cherish" and the Cherish definition onto it. I cut out the letters on my Cricut and used foam pads to 3-D them. I put a white rub-on in the top right corner and some worded twill on the left. I have finished it off with a heart pin and some baby blue organza ribbon, a page anchor with "Always" and a blue Button.
And popped it into a blue box frame.
Thanks for looking!
Donna x

WOYWW

Not ANOTHER Wednesday already! Well, I managed to finish the Box Frame Collage that was on my desk last week, and start on something for Christmas! (Sorry Julia!) Thought I better use up some of those images from last week too. I think I'll make this into a wall hanging - if I ever get it finished! If you like to have a nosey around other peoples' crafting workspaces - and who doesn't? Pop over to http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/ and visit Julia's wonderful blog.

Donna x

Oohh.....exciting news!!!

Just over a week to go before the launch of the new Fortnightly Challenge Blog starting on November 1st. at http://magicalcraftsfortnightlychallenge.blogspot.com/ and.......I have been asked to join the DT.........how exciting! I will be working alongside nine other talented ladies and I can't wait!
Pop over to become a follower and keep up with the news and challenges, and feel free to take the above logo and spread the word. The emphasis is on FUN.......Can't wait to see you all there!

Donna x

Craftycatz challenge

Here's this week's entry into the
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/ which this week is asking for the colours Black, White and one other colour, plus Ribbon and embellies. I have made this paper Rose from a Scalloped Heart Punch, and used a script Stamp for the petals then inked with red, the skeleton leaves have been glued on the tips with glitter, and had seed beads and pearls added, I quite like the fact that you can make these to match your DP's! I have also added the ribbon bow!

Thanks for looking, and I hope you like it,

Donna x

WOYWW

Well, here we are, yet ANOTHER Wednesday - and nearly November!!! This year has really flown by. This morning on my desk, I am trying to finish off this little 6x6 scrapboard for my grandson's bedroom. He's one next week, and his Mum has been asking for one of these for a while now! I have got a box frame for it to go in - so hopefully it will be finished this week.
To the left on the mat, is some skeleton leaves that have had some glitter stuck on the tips, and then some seed beads and pearls stuck on them. I think they're pretty boring as they come but glitzing them up like this makes them at least useful! I think I saw that Prima are releasing them
and decided to have a go at doing them myself. It's cheaper! Lol..... At the back off the Mat are my ATC's that need to be sent off for a Forum Swap

I knew there was something I needed to do!! And the Father Christmas inked up at the back are ready for........well.......SOMETHING.
As is all this Christmas stuff, at the side of my desk. I really need to stick to one project at a time instead of having about 5 on the go at once. The card on the right is for a challenge this week. YES, I know the calendar on the wall says Feb 2008, but damn it, I just can't bring myself to take this picture of my Italian God off the wall!!!! I hoped you enjoyed looking around my desk today, why not go and have a nose around other Crafty Desks over at Julia's http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/. If nothing else, you're bound to laugh out loud when you read about her antics at this wonderful Blog, including this week, her Banana Plate! and her amazing opinion on the new Epic!! Lol.....

Donna x