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

Anything Goes at the Paper Shelter

Wow this year has gone quickly and it is the last Challenge for The Paper Shelter in 2014!

We have just completed the blog hop for our 4th Birthday Celebrations and there were soooo many lucky winners so remember to go check out if you were one at the The Paper Shelter blog.

I had one lucky winner right here for leaving me beautiful comment.  As I had so many lovely comments I put all the names in a hat and drew out Alison Barlow.  Go claim your prize!!

OK onto the challenge for this round which will run for 3 weeks.  We will be back on the 14th January for a new challenge for another year.

So here goes with Anything Goes.

  

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS 'A Smart Snowhite

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye 'Unforgettable Collection'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Nil

 Embellishments:  Jim Holtz Adage Tickets, Misc lace, Crochet flowers, Misc wood pieces and Kaiser Gems

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

Celebrate good times, come on...it's a celebration!

So the challenge for this fortnight for The Southern Girls Challenge is 'Celebrations'

It is our 100th Challenge so lets all Celebrate!!

  The sponsors for this challenge (with Prizes up for Grabs!) are:

• Lacy Sunshine; and
• Retail Girls

  I have used a Lacy Sunshine (our fantastic sponsor's) image called Lizabeth Rockabilly

 Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Lacy Sunshine 'Lizabeth Rockabilly'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and bazzill

Patterned Paper:Echo Park 'Dots & Stripes - Metropolitan'

 Inks: Printe

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped Oval

 Embellishments:   Kaiser gems, Kaiser sparklets, miniMarks rub-ons, Bella silk, Misc paper doily, Misc Ribbon and decorative pins

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #222 - Diecuts
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challege # 191 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Southern Girls Challenge

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

The Paper Shelter with Metal Somewhere somehow

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Metal somewhere somehow...so get anything metal out and put it on your creation.

I have used TPS Retro Space Girl for my DT Creation and add some metal star brads.

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' and Lawn Fawn 'Blue Skies'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:Carta Bella 'Boy oh boy'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine Onxy Black

 Die Cuts: Nil

 Embellishments:  Misc metal star brads, misc star gems and kindyglitz

I am going to enter this one into the following challenges

Party Time Tuesday Challenge # 191 - Anything Goes
Card Mania Challenge # 60 - Use a Digi
My Time To Craft Challenge # 268 - Time and Space
The Sisters of craft Challenge - Anything Goes
A Crafty Mess Challenge # 1 - Anything Goes

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Let it Snow - The Paper Shelter Snowflakes Challenge

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Snowflakes...brrrr.

I have used TPS Fantasy On Ice - Precoloured 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 'Fantasy on Ice - Precoloured' and CC designs 'Coffee and Cocoa Labels'

Colouring: Printer

Card Stock: Plain, sparkle and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Misc freebie papers off a mag

 Inks: Printer and Vivid Turquise

 Die Cuts:Die-Namics Snowflakes and Spellbinders 'Lables Eighteen'

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Gems and misc ribbon

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Is it too early for Christmas?

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Christmas.  Is it too early for Christmas??

It's never to early for Christmas!

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.

I have used TPS Are you ready my friend? for my DT Creation.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS 'Are you ready my friend?' and CC designs 'Christmas Logos'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Kaiser 'Be Merry Collection'

 Inks: Printer and Versafine 'Onyx Black'

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and scalloped circle

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Gems, ribbon and Liquid Pearls

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge # 235 - Christmas
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday Challenge # 187  - Anything Goes
Christmas Card Challenges # 48 - Anything Goes (Christmas)
 Allsorts Challenge Blog Challenge # 282 - Christmas

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

The Southern Girls Challenge - Words

So the challenge for this fortnight for The Southern Girls Challenge is 'Words'

 and the sponsors (with Prizes up for Grabs!)

• Dilly Beans
• Marianne Designs
• Artful Crafts

 Here is my Wordy card using Dilly Beans 'Nutmeg'

 Card Specs

Stamp/Image:  Dilly Beans 'Nutmeg'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and bazzill

Patterned Paper:Simple Stories 'Vintage Bliss'

 Inks: Printer and Versia fine 'Vintage Sepia'

 Die Cuts: Misc corner punch

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Pearls and American Crafts Ribbon

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges

Sisters Of Craft October Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenge # 29 - Anything Goes
Inspiration Destination Challenge # 3 - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge # 185 - Anything Goes
Love to Scrap Challenge # 39 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Southern Girls Challenge

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

The Paper Shelter - Monster or mythicals Challenge

This weeks Challenge for The Paper Shelter is Monsters or Mtythicals

Also 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.

I have used TPS Incantation for my DT Creation.

 Card Specs

Stamp/Image: TPS 'Incantation'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs 'haunted manor'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic circle, Die-namics 'Spirder Web' and Cricut 'Happy Hauntings'

 Embellishments:   Kaiser Gems, Misc flowers and KindyGlitz

 I am also going to enter this into the following challenges

PDE Linky Party Challenge - Halloween
Try It on Tuesday Challenge - Spooky
Love to Create Challenge # 137 - Black with Orange + Lime and/or Purple
Pile it On Challenge # 41 - Use two or more die-cuts
Kit and Clowder October Challenge  Anything Goes

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

Happy Crafting
Sam xx