Fetch A Sketch Challenge 61

There is a new challenge at Fetch A Sketch and here is the sketch for the fortnight:

And here is my sample:

I've used a cute Jellypark topper from CraftsUPrint and I've printed it onto a sort of watercolour card for a different effect. The papers are Sugar and Spice from Dovecraft and I've added a fancy X Cut die cut behind the image. Embroidery thread and flowers are from my stash along with the tiny half pearls. A bit of stickles have been added to the bunting. And that's it!

Good luck with the challenge - for more details, pop over to Fetch A Sketch!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Lawnscaping: Patterned Paper
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner: Fall Colours
Whoopsi Daisy: Spots and Dots
Crafting When We Can: Make It Sparkle
Glitter and Sparkle: Add Some Orange

Simply Create Too Challenge 46 - Autumn

There's a new challenge over at Simply Create Too and the theme for the fortnight is:

Fall / Autumn

I've gone for the colours and used a pre-coloured freebie image from an old Papercraft Inspirations magazine plus papers from Dovecraft Sugar and Spice 6x6 paper stack.  The sentiment came with the image and I've added some flowers from my stash along with a brad plus ribbon was a generous donation from my cousin!

Good luck with the challenge - for more inspiration, pop over to Simply Create Too!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Catz:  Birthday Card
Patties Creations:  Animal
Fairies Challenge Blog:  Birthday
Just for Fun:  Colours of Autumn
Crafty Little Fairies:  Autumn Colours

Simply Create Too Challenge 35 - Midway Extra - Use Your Stash

It's time for the Midway Extra inspiration for the current Simply Create Too challenge and the theme is:

Use Your Stash

I've used an 6x6 paper pack that I've had for over a year and rarely use - Dovecraft Sugar and Spice and used a fancy X Cut die for the shapes.  The stamped Penny Black image I've also had for quite some time and I can't remember where it came from as I've not got the stamp!  I've coloured it with Aquamarkers.

 

The ribbons are all from my stash and I've layered two across the centre.  I've made the hat pin and added seed beads to it and the half pearls are from my stash too.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Sisterhood of Crafters:  Animal Antics
Shelly's Images:  April Showers Bring May Flowers
Creative Moments:  Spring
365 Day Cards:  Day 106:  Welcome Spring
Try It On Tuesday:  Spring Has Sprung
Always Something Creative:  April Weather in Brown

Papers:  Dovecraft 6x6 Sugar and Spice
Image:  Penny Black coloured with Aquamarkers 
Everything else:  My stash

Knitting Champion

Knitty Nora, who once was the Knitting Champion of Kendal in 1953, is still very active in knitting circles and regularly donates all her finished items to a refuge for abandoned animals. These sad and neglected animals find great comfort in Nora's misshapen knits and her weird and wonderful colour combinations are most welcome to the chameleons.


So here is a snapshop of Nora in action, proudly displaying the Champion of Kendal 1953 trophy.

You too can have your very own Knitty Nora (with or without sparkly pink fluffly slippers) as she is available to buy right now. And to finish the scene, the trophy and coffee table have been added.  All available to buy from Doctor Digi!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Bloggers Network:  Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers:  Humour

Sparkle and Sprinkle:  Digital Image

Lacy Sunshine:  Anything Goes

Pile It On:  Wooden (floorboards!)

Main image, trophy and coffee table:  Dr Digi, coloured with Promarkers

Wall art:  Freebie stamp from a magazine

Papers:  Dovecraft Sugar and Spice 6x6 paper pad

Everything else:  My stash

A Gift For You!

As promised, here is the second topper from the set I blogged on Thursday.  It's a pre-printed topper taken from an original watercolour drawing by Claire Kaye - the illustrator behind Jellypark.  Claire is an exclusive designer on Crafts U Print and I'm also a cardmaker on there and you can buy the topper HERE!  And for only 80p too!

Because the topper is pre coloured I've simply added stickles around the edge and to parts of the image - really quick and easy to make a card with such a cute image!

The paper is from Dovecraft - Sugar and Spice 6x6 stack and I thought the pretty border would make a nice feature!  So its not overloaded, I've used vellum for layering and cut them with my X Cut fancy dies although I followed the There She Goes sketch and made the bottom panel into a circle at the top.

Some ribbon from my stash and two pearls (to hide the glue under the vellum!) and the card is complete!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

There She Goes:  Sketch followed
Penny's Paper Crafty:  Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew:  Birthday
Digital Tuesday:  Pink and White (does the vellum count as white?!)
Created With Love:  Things That Fly


Image:  Pre Printed topper from Crafts U Print
Papers:  Dovecraft Sugar and Spice 6x6 pad
Dies:  X Cut fancy die
Everything else:  My stash 

Sweet Fairy!

Following on from the post earlier today, here is another Jellypark topper sheet that I bought from Crafts U Print.  Again the toppers are pre coloured which are great for quick cards and this one also comes with the same little fairy girl but holding pink bunting.  So two pre coloured toppers (there are actually 3 of each on the A4 sheet) for only 80p!  Buy it here!!

I've layered the image and other layers onto chocolate brown card from my stash and all I've added is stickles, pearls and ribbon also from my stash.  The round glittered sentiment actually hides a join in the blue flowery paper - I hate to throw the offcuts away and will find a use for them!

The sentiment is from the same Dovecraft range as the papers - Sugar and Spice 6x6 paper pad.  I've had the pad for ages and have only used it once or twice - I bought it as it was half price in Dunelm - I tend to buy bargains and not think if I'll actually use them!! I've added some faux stitiching around the edge of the card and that's it!  Told you it was a quick and easy card to make with the pre-coloured toppers!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

I {Heart} Sketches:  Sketch followed
Digi Stamps 4 Joy:  Birthday's Are Fun
Stamp and Doodle:  Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday's:  Anything Goes
Shopping Your Stash:  Oldest Designer Paper


Image:  Pre Printed topper from CraftsUPrint
Papers and embellishment:  Dovecraft Sugar and Spice 6x6 pad
Everything else:  My stash

Cute!

I've had a few days this week where I've done lots of crafting - the boys are off school for half term and I'm off with them too.  Usually I have good intentions of crafting but never get much done for one reason or another but this week I've been on a roll!

I'm a Design Team member for Jellypark and I love Claire's images plus there is a bonus as she is also an exclusive designer on Crafts U Print where I am a cardmaker too!  So when a topper sheet popped up I just had to get it!  There are two toppers on the sheet (pre coloured and for only 80p too!) and you can buy it here.  The other card I've made which is shown with the one below will be blogged over the weekend.

All I've done is added stickles to her wings and used a Nestie to cut her out.  I've added a black dotted line around the edge and layered onto some chocolate brown card.  To help with a layout I've followed the Feeling Sketchy sketch. The papers are from Dovecraft - Sugar and Spice 6x6 pad and again I've layered onto chocolate brown card.  I've added a faux stitch around the edges and some thin organza ribbon from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Feeling Sketchy:  Sketch followed
Crafting For All Seasons:  Die Cuts / Punches
Penny's Paper Crafty:  Anything Goes
ABC Challenges:  Stitching
Cards In Envy:  Polkadots or Stripes

Image:  Pre-printed topper sheet from Crafts U Print
Papers:  Dovecraft Sugar and Spice 6x6 pad
Dies:  Spellbinder Nestabilities circle
Everything else:  My stash

Autumn Leaves

Here is the second release from Jellypark this fortnight and what a wonderful vibrant image it is! I've coloured it with Promarkers and have layered it onto papers from the Sugar and Spice 6x6 paper stack from Dovecraft. I was lucky enough to pick up a pack of the glittered chipboard embellishments from The Range at a bargain price of £1.99 (reduced to clear!) last time I was in so I've used two of the flowers and layered them up with foam pads.

I've printed the sentiment from the pc and added some ribbon from my stash plus some faux stitching. The Jellypark store is currently closed but will reopen tomorrow!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Wags N Whiskers: Outdoor Fun
For Your Inspiration: Photo Inspiration
Pollycraft: Autumn Colours

• Image: Jellypark, coloured with Promarkers
• Papers: Dovecraft Sugar and Spice 6x6 stack
• Flower embellishment: Dovecraft Sugar and Spice
• Ribbon: My stash
• Sentiment: Computer generated