Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This weeks Challenge is the final challange for 2015 for The Paper Shelter and it is Anything Goes!

I have used Heavely Christmas Carol for my DT Creation....isn't she a angelic!

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

Also congrats to Linda Mc Enery  for being my comments pick from last challenge.

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting and I hope you get lots of crafty goodness from Santa.
Sam xx

 

Celebrate The Paper Shelter's 5th Birthday with a Blog Hop!

Hello fellow crafters and welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop and this is in celebration of their reaching their 5th Birthday on December 8th. It will be a two week Challenge and both Design Teams are taking part.

The Hop is our way of inviting you to join in with us and this one is a  "A Special Birthday" theme, which I know is extremely popular!!!! If you have landed here from Pat's Blog then you're heading in the right direction - if not then you'll want to head on back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog to start again, as you'll not want to miss out on this one! Our Design Team have worked very hard and are showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter Website and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blogspot.

I have used 'She's Charming' for my DT creation!

From here you will need to hop on over to Vannessa's Blog. Don't forget to leave your comment for a chance of winning your choice of one of the fab digis available in store.

 

Hop! Hop! Hop!

 

Good luck and hope you're enjoying it so far.

 

Happy Crafting 

Sam  xx

Let it Snow!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Brr! It's cold outside and you need to use colours blue, silver and white.

I have used 'Well Wrapped up' for my DT Creation...and I have to apologise for posting this late.  Not sure what happened this week but lets just say the silly season must of already started!

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Layer It Up!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Layer on Layer!  I love this challenge!!

I have used Annabelle for my DT Creation....isn't she a cutie!

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS  Annabelle and Taylored expressions "Big Bold Birthday"

Colouring:  Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft "XO" and Happy Snaps

 Inks: Printer and StazOn opaque

 Die Cuts: Nil

 Embellishments:  Misc Lace, Misc crocket flowers and KaiserCraft Pearls

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Boooo....did I scare you? It's Trick or Treat time!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Trick or Treat! We want to see a halloween card or something scary.

I have used Witchcraft for my DT Creation.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Witchcraft

Colouring:  Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:Doodlebug "Haunted Manor"

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Cricut "Happy Hauntings" Cartridge

 Embellishments:  Kindy Glitz, 3D Crystal Lacquer and KaiserCraft Gems

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Xtra vaganza!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Xtra vaganza! So adds decorations as pearls, lace, ribbon, gemstones, flowers etc)

I have used Purity for my DT Creation.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Purity and Stamping Bella Tickets

Colouring:  Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Bella! Oh So Pretty

 Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black

 Die Cuts: Spellbinder Scallop Circle

 Embellishments:  Misc Flower, Little Birdie Element (butterfly), ribbon, paper doiley and KaiserCraft Pearls

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Cozy Winter 'Birthday' Wishes

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Birthday. Nice and easy for us all....it must include a sentiment!

I have used Cozy Winter Wishes for my DT Creation.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Cozy Winter Wishes

Colouring:  Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Little One

 Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black

 Die  Cuts: Circle and corner punches

 Embellishments:  Misc Flower and KaiserCraft Gems

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Let's be Charming!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Charming.  So get those Charms out of the cupboard and show us what you've got.

I have used Three Wishes for my DT Creation.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPSThree Wishes

Colouring:  Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Dream Big

 Inks: Printer and Memento 'London Fog'

 Die  Cuts:Some sort of leaf  and Die-namics Round flower and Scallopped border

 Embellishments:  Misc Charm and KaiserCraft Pearls

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Come fly with me!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Come fly with me!  We want to see something in your image that flys!

I have used TPS My Hair!! for my DT Creation with a little ribbon.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS My Hair!! 

Colouring:  Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Confetti

 Inks: Printer

 Die  Cuts:Some sort of leaf  and Spellbinder Labels

 Embellishments:  Misc flowers and KaiserCraft Gems

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Lacy it up!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Lace and/or Ribbon

I have used TPS Charming Spring Girl for my DT Creation with a little ribbon.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Charming Spring Girl and CC Design Birthday Logo

Colouring:  Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: And again I'm not sure.  Just been using some scraps lately

 Inks: Versafine Onyx Black

 Die Cuts: Spellbinder  Labels Two, CC Design Butterfly, Circle Punch and Memory box 'Geneva vine'

 Embellishments:  Paper Doily, Misc Ribbon, Wood shap, KaiserCraft Gems

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Anything Goes with The Paper Shelter for their Summer Challenge.

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Anything Goes...Awesome and it is a two week challenge so you have plenty of time to get an entry in or two!.

I have used TPS I Love You, Baby! for my DT Creation.  This reminds me of The Princess and the Frog.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS I Love You, Baby!

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft Chanteuse Collection

 Inks: Printer only

 Die Cuts: Spellbinder Label 3

 Embellishments:  Prima Flowers, Kaise Pearls, Misc Lace, Misc Rub-on Liquid Pearls and KindyGlitz

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's awesomely amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

PS - Sorry I am late getting this up here tonight.

 

Circles, Circles Everywhere!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Circles!  Simples!!

I have used TPSPre-coloured Under the Sea for my DT Creation.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Under the Sea

Colouring:  Nil

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Unsure...will update this if I work it out!

 Inks: Printer only

 Die Cuts: Spellbinder Circles

 Embellishments:  Felt Shapes, Misc brads and KindyGlitz

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

One for the Boys.

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is One for the boys....I always struggle with boys cards so I am happy with how this one turned out

 

I have used TPS Invincibles! for my DT Creation.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Invincibles!

Colouring:  Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Merci mini stack

 Inks: Printer only

 Die Cuts: TBA

 Embellishments:  Felt clouds and Misc Rub-ons

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

Make It Digital with The Paper Shelter

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Make it Digital...So I have done something I dont think I have ever done before and used the background to the image for the entire card....no design papers

 

I have used TPS Retro Space Girl   for my DT Creation and my apologies for my poor photography this week.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Retro Space Girl

Colouring: Nil

Card Stock: Plain, Bazzill and sparkle card

Patterned Paper: Nil

 Inks: Printer only

 Die Cuts:  Sizzix embeded starts andHunky Dory Decorative Strip

 Embellishments:   3D Crystal Lacquer

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

Make It Colourful with The Paper Shelter this Challenge.

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Make it Colourful....we want to see bright colours...like your primary colours....red, yellow, blue.....

 

I have used TPS Naughty Or Nice for my DT Creation.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Naughty Or Nice

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:Carta  Bella 'Boy OH Boy' and Kaiser Craft 'Jungle Bug collection' (for the scalloped blue border)

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts:  Spellbinders classic and scalloped ovals

 Embellishments:   Misc flowers, misc rub-on,  Liquid pearls and Kaiser Pearls

 
I am entering this one into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

Roses for your Birthday!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Roses.  So include them either in the image, on the designer papers or as embellishment.  I have gone for all three options on my creation using TPS Unlocked.

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS TPS Unlocked and Hero Arts Happy Birthday

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft 'Blue Bay'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black

 Die Cuts:  Spellbinders Labels Fourteen

 Embellishments:Misc Lace, Misc flowers and Kaiser Pearls

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

Lace it up!

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Lace.

 

I have used TPS Precoloured Coquette for my DT Creation.

 

Remember there are great prizes up for grabs!  If you play with a TPS image there is a chance of winning a $30 gift certificate and if you play with a different brand image then you have a chance of winning three digis of your choice. 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS Precoloured Coquette and a CC Designs Birthday Lables

Colouring:Nil

Card Stock: Plain, Shimmer and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:Cosmo Cricket 'Tea for Two'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine Onyx Black

 Die Cuts:  Spellbinders classic and Floral labels

 Embellishments:Misc Lace, Prima flowers and Kaiser Pearls

 

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Paper Shelter Challenge blog.
 

Happy Crafting
Sam xx