Another Farewell....so soon after my last!

This week I'm saying a another sad farewell...this time to the awesome girls at Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge as my Guest Design Team term is up!  It has been great but unfortunately all good things must come to an end!

So for my final card with a challenge them of Whimsical/Fantasy I have used one of the sponsor's images - Make It Crafty called 'Fairy Dahlia'

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Fairy Dahlia'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Echo Park 'beautiful Life

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Nil

 Embellishments: Misc thread, Misc flowers, Misc Rub-on, Kaiser Gems and kindyglitz

I am going to enter this in the following challenges

TBA

 

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

Have a Fairy Birthday!

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge we want to see Button and Bows.  Easy huh?

Our Sponsor for this week is Stamping Boutique and remember there is prizes up for grabs!

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Stamping Boutique 'Birthday Fairy' and CC designs 'Birthday Logos'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft 'Confetti'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'onyx black'

 Die Cuts: Circle Punch

 Embellishments: Misc ribbon, Misc buttons, Kaiser Gems and kindyglitz

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Under the Sea....

Under the sea
Darling it's better
Down where it's wetter
Take it from me
Up on the shore they work all day
Out in the sun they slave away
While we devotin'
Full time to floatin'
Under the sea  

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly the is challenge to match your song title to your image.  

I have done "Under the Sea" by the little Mermaid hehe

Our Sponsor for this week is Aurora Wings and I have used the Princess of the Sea.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image:  Aurora Wings 'Princess of the Sea' and Hero Arts 'Ocean of Joy'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft 'Seaside Collection

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'onyx black'

 Die Cuts: Nil

 Embellishments: Misc netting, kaiser gems and Stickles

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Punch and Die with Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge we want to see some Dies and Punches

Our Sponsor for this week is Digistamp4Joy and  I have used their cute image called Bettie Bow

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: DigiStamp4Jo 'Bettie Bow' and Hero Arts 'adorable'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Pebbles 'yours truly'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'onyx black'

 Die Cuts: Misc shape image is in, Dienamics Bracket Tab and  Memory box 'elegant scrollwork'

 Embellishments: Misc ribbon, crystal sticker elements and kindyglitz

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Special Lady with Crafty Catz

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge the challenge is Special Lady...it's only fair since we had For the boys last week!!

Our Sponsor for this week is Bugaboo which allowed me to use this cute image I have had for some time...Flower Bird.  Oh and remember there is prizes!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Bugaboo 'Flower Bird' and Stampiu Up 'Well Scripted'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft 'XO'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'Tuxedo black'

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and Picot Edge Circles

 Embellishments: Crochet Flowers, Misc Lace, MM Staples and Kaiser Pearls

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

zzzz Relax It's you Birthday

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge the challenge is to create For the Boy.

Our Sponsor for this week is Creative Classroom and the winner can win the amazing prize of an one line course.  Wow!!

Sorry no card specs  again this week.

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Flying By to say ..... Happy Birthday!

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge is Birthday cards

Our Sponsor for this week is the Rick St. Dennis and the prize is 3 digi stamp.  I just love his cute little flying mousie!

Sorry no card specs this week.

I am going to enter this in the following challenges

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Stitch it Up at Crafty Catz

Sorry I'm a little late with my post this week...something went a miss with the automated posting {insert confused face here}

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge we want to see some Stitching - Real or Faux as any will do.

I've tried mine by hand!

Our Sponsor for this week is the fabulous Sami Stamps and the winner will receive a $12 gift card at the shop (that's equal to 3 digi stamps).  

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Sami Stamps 'Wild Flower Beauty'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Carta Bella 'Summer Lovin''

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and  Floral Ovals

 Embellishments: Misc Flowers, DMC Cotton, Misc dressingmaking pearls and Kaiser Pearls

I am going to enter this in the following challenges

Allsorts Challenge # 296 - Flower Power

Kit and Clowder January Challenge - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes...with Stitching
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge # 5 - Flower Power
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge # 231 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

OMT.......oh my teddies!

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge we have gone bear crazy with our 'oh my teddies' challenge

The sponsor this week is Crafty Sentiments and I have used one of their images called 'Charles Bear - Let's Play'...isn't he cute!

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Crafty Sentiments 'Charles Bear - Let's Play' and MFT TBA

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Carta Bella 'Boy oh Boy'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'Tuxedo black'

 Die Cuts: Die-namics ball

 Embellishments: KindyGlitz and Kaiser Gems

I am going to enter this in the following challenges

Sister Act Card Challenge # 90 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Corner Challenge # 3 - Let's hear it for the boys
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Let's get in shape (use 3 different shapes...I've used squares, stars and football shapes)
Partytime Tuesday Challenge # 194 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

 Happy Crafting
Sam xx

New Beginnings!

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge it's 'New Beginnings' so I have made a baby card...ahhhh

 

The sponsor this week is Crafty Ribbons.

Card Specs

Sorry no card specs this week.  If you really want to know something about this card leave me a comment and I'll get back to you!

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

 Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Polka Dot Challenge with Crafty Catz

This week at Crafty Catz Weekly challenge we want to see Polka Dots...and lots of them as it is our Polka Dot challenge.

The sponsor this week is Inky Impressions and I have used Birthday Lili for my card creation.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Inky Impressions 'Birthday Lili', Taylored Expressions '{instaFun}' set and Close to my Heart 'Joyful Birthday Occasions

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Misc Scrap

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'Tuxedo black'

 Die Cuts: Taylored Expressions 'Instant Photo Frames'

 Embellishments: Bakers Twine and Kaiser Gems

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

 Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Guest Designing for Crafty Catz

Today I have some exciting news.....

I'm guest designing for Crafty Catz weekly challenge for the next 3 months.  Yeah!!

So the first challenge for me and the new year...oh HAPPY NEW YEAR; is Anything Goes.

And we all love Anything Goes Challenges so start crafting with those crafty Christmas presents you received.

Our sponsor this week is Fitztown and I have used one of their beautiful images called Kitten Queen Image 4 and there are prizes up for grabs.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Fitztown 'Kitten Queen Image 4' and Close to my Heart 'Perfect-Fit Birthday Occasions'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Carta Bella 'True Friends'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'Tuxedo black'

 Die Cuts: Memory Box 'Geneva Vine', Spellbinders Classic and Lacey Circles

 Embellishments: Misc Prima Flowers, Burlap Element Butterfly and Kaiser Pearls

I am going to enter this in the following challenges

ABC Challenge - A is for Anything Goes
Die Cut Divas Challenge - Anything Goes
Sparkles Monthly Challenge # 63 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 354 - Anything Goes
Divas by Design Challenge - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Crafty Catz Challenge blog.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Blog Hopping with The Paper Shelter

Hello fellow crafters and welcome to The Paper Shelter Blog Hop and this is in celebration of their reaching their 4th 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 Celebration" theme, which I know is extremely popular!!!! If you have landed here from Pat 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.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS 'Stylish Flirting'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Kaiser Crafts 'Lilac Avenue Collection'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts:Spellbinders 'Fleur De Lis Squares'

 Embellishments:  Misc flowers and American Crafts Rub-Ons

I am going to enter this one into the following challenges

A Little Bit Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes...but NOT Christmas
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challenge # 192 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes and GDT
Digitally 'Sweet' Challenge # 116 - Anything Goes (first time of entered this one!

From here you will need to hop on over to Vannessa.  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 

Inspired by a Movie or a Song!

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is 'Inspired by a Movie or Song' .  The Sponsor with a cool prize of 5 digis is Kenny K.

I have used a Kenny K image 'Frieda Flapper' and was inspired by the movie The Great Gatsby.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Kenny K  'Frieda Flapper'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:Echo Park 'Style Essentials'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: CC Designs 'Acorn Set'

 Embellishments: Kaiser pearls, Ruby Rock-it Florals, Decorative pins and KindyGlitz

I am going to enter this into the following challenges:
KennyK's Krafty Crew Challenge # 176 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge # 241 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenge # 23 - Anything Goes
Creative Moments challenge # 47 - Anything Goes w/ 1 flower
Sister Act Challenge # 67 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Masculine or Grungy at Anyone for Anya?

This month at Anyone for Anya? the challenge is

Masculine or Grungy 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Skater Ian' and Hero Arts 'Happy Birthday'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Simple Stories 'Vintage Bliss

 Inks: Memento ' Tuxedo Black' and Versafine 'Sepia'

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Circles

 Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls

I am going to enter this into the following Challenges

Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge # 18 - Make it Masculine
Crafty Catz Challenge # 220 - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Make it Manly/Boyish

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at Anyone for Anya? and don't forget to enter!

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Some exciting news!

Well I don't know if tooo many of you noticed that I snuck in a new blinkie during the week...

One that says I design for....

The Squirrel and the Fox!

Yippee...I'm sooo excited to be part of a new DT family and this is my first Challenge with them.

So the Challenge is to 'Use Something Metal' and we are sponsored by Beary Wishes this fortnight!  I have made the following card using one of their images called 'Blowing Kisses'.

Copics Markers Used

Skin -  E000, E50, E21, E11, R20, R2, BV0000

Dress and Shoes-RV000, RV10, RV11, RV32, RV34, C3

  Hair - E23, E13, E33, E15, E27, E29

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Beary Wishes 'Blowing Kisses' Digital Image

Colouring: Copics as above

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye 'Unforgettable' PP (inc the sentiment)

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Floral and Classic Ovals

 Embellishments:  MM Metal bit, Misc flowers, Misc lace and Kaiser pearls

I am going to enter this in the following challenges
Bearly-Mine Challenge # 90 - Anything Goes
A little bit Crafty Challenge  - Something Sweet
Crafty Catz Challenge # 187 - Let's Go Pink 
The ABC Challenge - P is for Pretty in Pink
Charisma Cardz Challenge # 23 - Digi Stamps Only

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Princess Rose Red but Orange!

It's in the middle of the 'Autumn' colours/inspiration challenge here at Mad for Markers.  When I think Autumn I think oranges, browns, yellows and reds so here is my Autumn inspired card with a Saturated Canary Digi - Princess Rose Red

Copics Markers Used

Dress - YR20, YR21, YR24, YR27

Skin - E000, E51, E11, R20, R21

Hair - E81, E84, E87, E89 / Eye - YG45

Tree - E15, E19, E31,  YG95, R24

Nest, Egg and Bird - E08, Y35, BG02, BG10

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Saturated Canary 'Princess Rose Red' Digi

Colouring: Copics as above

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey 'Pyrus'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts:  Spellbinders Classic and Scollaped Ovals, Joy Crafts 'Vintage Flourishes and Lea'bilities 'Corners Flowers'

 Embellishments: Misc flowers, Misc lace, Kaise Gems, Misc Dress making bits and KindyGlitz

I am going to enter this in the following challenges

Crafty Catz  Challenge # 178 - Sketch below

Also please pop back to see the other Design Team Creations here and to enter!

  Happy Crafting 

Sam xx

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Anyone for Anya? Music Inspired

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is Inspired by Music.  When I saw this challenge coming up I had to go out and by Rockstar Anya...don't know why I didn't already own it but glad for the excuse to rush out and get it!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Rockstar Anya' and Creepin/Creeper Crew Collection 1
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCWV ' 'The All Dressed Up' matstack and KaiserCraft 'Black & White Timeless'
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Vivid Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders classic and Scalloped Oval
Embellishments: Misc Flower, Prima flower centers,  Kaiser Sparklets and Misc Ribbons

I am entering this in the following challenges

Paper Sundaes Challenge # 117 - Let's Get cute
Card Makin Mamas Challenge - Getting Girlie
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge # 129 - Stripes or Checks
Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings Challenge # 46 - Black, White and One other Colour (Pink for me!!)

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? Anything Goes Challenge

This week's Anyone for Anya? Challenge is ANYTHING GOES!!! YEAH and here is my card for this week

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm 'Creeper Crew Collection 1' , Bizzy Bec's 'Tickets' Digi and Inkadinkadoo Paperwork Greetings
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill,Plain and DCWV Glitter
Patterned Paper: Franchville Kinder Cosmic
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black and Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels 3 and Misc leaf Punch
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Kaiser Gems and Misc KindyGlitz

I am entering this in the following challenges
The Corrosive Challenge # 139 - Anything but Christmas
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge # 112 - Anything Goes
Totally PaperCrafts # 96 - Anything but Christmas
Cute Card Thursday # 194 - Anything Goes
Divas by Design Challenge # 16 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Please check out Anyone for Anya? for the other DT members fabulous designs.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Alice in Zombieland

Spesch Designer Stamps had a surprise release today - Alice in Zombieland brought to you by the fab designer Max.

Here are my Zombie creations

Zombiealice
Queen
Madhatter
Chesire

And all together
Note - that all the quotes on the cards are from one version or another of Alice in Wonderland!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps Zombieland digi release
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill, plain and Kraft
Patterned Paper: Misc dictionary pages
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Misc Clock charm and Misc heart sticker

I am entering these into the following challenges
2 Sisters Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge # 108 - Use a digital Image
Cupcake Craft Challenge # 167 - Textalicious
Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Kraft Card Stock
Mark's Finest Papers Challenge # 81 - Favourite Technique (mine would be distressing)
Digital Tuesday Challenge # 136 - Anything Goes

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store TODAY.

Happy Crafting
Sam xx