From The Heart Stamps Sketch 129

It's Monday which means its time for a new From The Heart Stamps sketch with a twist challenge!  I've used Snowman Medley and coloured them with Promarkers plus watercolour pencils for the background plus the usual glossy accents, liquid pearls and glitter glue!

I've used base card from my stash plus some pom pom ribbon I found.  Wooden snowflake is a parcel decoration from Sainsbury's (was buy two boxes get third free, so I have around 150 of these now!)  I found some silver peel offs in my stash so added the sentiment and star from one of those.  Not something I use any more but it looked ok!

The sketch is below and the twist is heat embossing - you must use a FTHS but you can follow either the sketch or the twist or both!  Good luck!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting With Dragonflies:  Christmas and Add Ribbon
Fairytale Challenge:  Christmas no Red or Green
CRAFT:  Winter
Crafty Ribbons:  Frosty Christmas

Simply Create Too - Challenge 99 - Snow, Snow, Snow

The current Simply Create Too challenge theme is Snow, Snow, Snow.

I've made this pop up box - the sides flaps were created with Spellbinder dies - I then added them on when I was about to add the ribbon.  The back sentiment is one from Jellypark which is no longer available as the store has closed.

The snowflakes have all been glittered and are Marianne Creatable die cuts and I've added a half pearl to the centre of each.

Even though the box looks complex - it is actually quite easy to make as long as the measurements are all good!  Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Brown Sugar:  Use Pearls
Creative Corner:  Glamour and Glitz
Wags n Whiskers:  Ribbons and Pearls
Winter Wonderland:  Add Sparkle and Bling
Crafty Ribbons:  Frosty Christmas
Double Click Skittles:  Christmas or Blue and White

Polkadoodle Challenge Week 48 - White Plus One

The current Polkadoodle challenge is:

White Plus One

So any single colour plus white.  I've been busy making baby cards - there is an abundance of expectant mums at work!  I've used a cute spotty pink paper from the Serenity paper bundle download, made some large letters and then added my own twist to the banner.

I've added Cuttlebug Baby Face die cut letters to an acetate banner - the letters have been glittered around the edges and I then used the bow from a Memory Box die so the banner is attached.  Half pearls from my stash.

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Brown Sugar:  Use Pearls

Craft for the Craic:  Something Glittery

Creative Fingers:  Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments:  Anything Goes

Craft Rocket:  Add A Sentiment

Simply Santa

Now this is a great digi if you're in a hurry to make a quick Christmas card, and even better as this is the pre-coloured version!  Go get Simply Santa Colour from the Dr Digi store - you won't regret it!

I've printed directly onto the card stock, added a faux stitched line around the edge with a silver gel pen then added the wooden snowflake and waxed thread.

Simples!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

A Snowflakes Promise:  Anything Goes
Unicorn Challenge:  Christmas Is Coming
Always Playing With Paper:  Christmas Card
Dream Valley Challenges:  Stitches
Melonheadz:  Use A Digi

From The Heart Stamps Sketch 128

There is a new challenge over at From The Heart Stamps - don't forget, you do need to use a FTHS and either follow the sketch or the twist or both!

I've used an image that is not yet available as it was part of the Fundraiser package a while ago - I've coloured it with Promarkers, a bit of glitter glue and also glossy accents.

Papers are Papermania and I've layered onto card from my stash.  Image has been die cut with a Nestabilies die and then layered onto the fancier one.

Ribbon and charm are also from my stash.  The sentiment comes with the digi set.  And here is the sketch.  Purple isn't really my colour (I don't think I've actually got anything to wear in purple!) but it is a colour I do like to use!

Good luck - pop over to the blog for more details and inspiration!  I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Di's Digi Designs:  Cute and Cuddly

Crafty Calendar:  Sparkle, Bling and Embellish

Crafty Friends:  One For The Girls

Crafting By Designs:  Three of Something

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 94 - Angels

It's that time again - a new Crimbo Crackers challenge!  The theme for the fortnight is:

Angels

I've gone clean and simple by printing the Polkadoodles image from Festive Hollybobs directly onto the cardstock and adding a little sparkle here and there.

More sparkle has been added around the edges of the card and I've used some embroidery thread from my stash to add the wand charm.

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Simon Says:  Christmas
The Sisterhood of Crafters:  It's beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas!
A Snowflake's Promise:  Anything Goes
Inky Chicks:  Silent Night

Smile

I've made this card for a photography mad (or should that be mad photographer) who will be celebrating his Birthday soon.  Made using the very versatile Camera digi from Dr Digi.  I'e printed it onto kraft card and then shaded it with a black fine liner pen

The charm is from my stash and I've recycled the twine - it came from a rather nice box of wooden snowflakes from Sainsbury's!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Lemon Shortbread:  Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart:  Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion:  Anything Goes
Lawnscaping:  Use Something Old (camera!)

From The Heart Stamps Sketch 127

Time for a new challenge over at From The Heart Stamps! And because its a Monday its a new sketch with a twist challenge!

I've printed directly onto the card stock and used Promarkers to colour Moonlight Snowman and added a little glitter glue too.  Around the edge of the card I've dotted liquid pearls and then added a wooden snowflake and some bakers twine from my stash.

And here is the sketch.  Remember that you must use a FTHS and either follow the sketch or use the twist or both!

Good luck!  I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Cutie Pie Challenges:  Cute and Christmassy
Come and Get It Challenges:  Winter Holiday
Pile It On:  Any Holiday / Celebration
The Glory of Christmas:  Clean and Simple
The Paper Players:  Clean and Simple

From The Heart Stamps - Stamp of the Month - Reminder

We are part way through the month for you to use the progressive Stamp of the Month over at From The Heart Stamps.  If you participate during the month, you'll automatically receive the next months stamp free of charge!

And this month the stamp is a good one - Deck The Halls!  I've printed it directly onto my cardstock and then coloured it with Promarkers.  I've added glossy accents to the eyes and then glitter glue around the edges of the card.

To finish I've added a sparkly red embroidery thread embellishment which is from my stash.  The image comes with 4 different sentiments and all this for only $3.50.  Don't forget to link up your card on the blog by the last day of the month and if you do, you'll receive the next months stamp for free!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge:  T is for 'Tis The Season
Brown Sugar:  No Patterned Paper
CRAFT:  Christmas
Cute Card Thursday:  Birds / Animals
Fab n Funky:  Clean and Simple

Polkadoodle Challenge Week 46 - Autumn Colours - Inspiration

The Polkadoodle Challenge is at its midway point and the theme for the fortnight is:

Autumn Colours

I've made a quick and easy card using one of the Serenity fairies - printed the image directly onto the card stock and then sparkled it up a little.  I've also added a dotted line with a gel pen around the edge of the card plus three half pearls.

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Brown Sugar:  No Patterned Paper
Craft For The Craic:  Something Glittery
Crafty Catz:  Girls Only
Fairy Tale Challenge:  Starry Sky / Cosmos

Quick 19

Need a card in a hurry?  Look no further than colour Hole In One Hal from Dr Digi and his matching background!

Just print, snip and stick!  

From The Heart Stamps Sketch 126

Time for a new sketch challenge at From The Heart Stamps and the sketch always has a twist!  You're able to either use the sketch or the twist or both but don't forget you must use a From The Heart digi in your creation.

I've used the very sweet Yeti, coloured him with Promarkers and I've layered up his body - his head is the second layer and his face is the third - you'll have to take my word for it as the photo doesn't really show it too well!

I've sort of followed the sketch as well!  I've coloured the circle behind the Yeti with Promarkers and added dabs of liquid pearls to look a little like stars.  Memory Box landscape die has also been used plus glitter around the edges.  And here is the sketch:

Good luck with the challenge!  I'd like to enter the following:

Christmas Card Challenges:  Anything Goes
Lacy Sunshine:  Tic Tac Toe (digi, sparkle, lots of layers)
The Glory of Christmas:  Glitter and Shine
A Gem of a Challenge:  Christmas Critters
Di's Digi Designs:  Tic Tac Toe (die cut, digi image, hand colouring)

From The Heart Stamps Blog Hop - CAS and OTT

Time for a hop!  Its' the first Friday in the month so its the From The Heart Stamps Blog Hop!

All the team were challenged to use the same image but to make one card clean and simple (CAS) and the other to be over the top (OTT).  There are some wonderful creations by the Design Team and as you hop through don't forget to leave each one of us a comment as a random commenter on each blog will be selected to win an image of choice from the store!

I've used the Snowman Hugs image and coloured both with Promarkers.  For the CAS card, I printed the image directly onto my cardstock, rounded the corners, added glitter glue around the edges and then added a white organza ribbon and bow to the front and tied a snowflake charm and handwritten tag to it.

And for the more OTT (well, as OTT as my cards get!) I've used a Memory Box die for the top and bottom borders, white satin ribbon and then the same sentiment and snowflake charm but added a year charm too.  I layered the image onto the card with foam pads so it stood out a little and then found some half pearls in my stash (I say 'found' which really means, felt I had to use some of the many thousands I seem to have....!)

So there are my two cards - hope you find lots of lovely inspiration as you hop through the team and don't forget, the Project 100 Snowmen images are only $1 in the store and snowmen are really quick to colour too!

You should have arrived at me from Michelle then you're on the right track, if not, please start at the beginning so you don't miss anyone - the start is the blog.  Once you've left me a comment then your next step is back to the FTHS blog.  Good luck!

The hop will end on Monday 9 November at 6am EST and winners will be announced on the FTHS blog on Wednesday 11 November.  Good luck!

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 93 - Kraft or Buttons

Time for a new Crimbo Crackers challenge and because I couldn't decide on a challenge theme I've gone with:

Kraft or Buttons (or both!)

I've used a simple kraft card blank, rounded the corners, doodled a line around the edge plus added the dangling bows.  I then raided my button collection and added these with glossy accents along with the silver half pearls.

The sentiment is from Polkadoodles.  Good luck with the challenge!

I'd like to enter the following:

Addicted to Stamps:  Clean and Simple
City Crafter Challenge:  Get Ready For Christmas
ABC Challenge:  U is for Unlimited (Anything Goes)

The Peril of Yellow Snow

Basically, never trust snow that is yellow.  And what ever you do, never eat it.  Recycling at its best - last year's Christmas card with an added Dr Digi Snowman.  Coloured with Promarkers and a smidge of glossy accents.

Probably the quickest Christmas card I've ever made!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge:  Anything Goes
The Glory of Christmas:  Glitter and Shine
Crazy 4 Challenges:  Christmas
Winter Wonderland:  Anything Christmas

From The Heart Stamps Sketch 125

Time for a new sketch at From The Heart Stamps. Don't forget that you can either follow the sketch or complete the twist or combine the two!

I've used one of the images in the Surprised Birdbrain set, coloured with Promarkers plus watercolour pencils for the background and added glossy accents on the eyes.

Papers are left over scraps in my stash - Echo Park Mr Campy and I've layered them onto black card.  Half pearls also from my stash.

And here is the sketch:

Good luck - don't forget to pop over to the blog to see the rest of the inspiration for the sketch!

Artbymiran Challenge:  Anything Goes
Glitter and Sparkle:  Anything Goes
The Paper Players:  Fall Thank You
Fantasy Stampers:  Animal Antics

Spectacular!

This was quite a quick card to put together and colour. I've used You're Spectacular digi by From The Heart Stamps - its not yet available to buy in the store as I received it as part of the recent fundraiser.  Coloured with Promarkers plus glossy accents on the eyes.

I've layered it onto a fancy Spellbinders die and added glitter glue around the edges.  Everything else is from my stash and surprisingly co-ordinates quite well!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Sweet Stampin':  Dies / Punches
Jo's Scrap Shack:  Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks:  Anything Goes
Sweet Sketch Wednesday:  Sketch followed (flipped it)

Wedding

I've made this Wedding card for a colleague at work who gets married very soon. I've used a Lily of The Valley pre coloured square and then mounted it on a silver frame - cut with a fancy Spellbinder die.

Added liquid pearl dots around the edges of the card, image and panels plus the ribbon and heart buckle are all from my stash.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Hiding In My Craft Room:  Freestyle
Sweet Stampin':  Die Cuts or Punches
Simply Papercraft:  Anything Goes
Your Next Stamp:  Sketch followed