Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 95

Hi everyone,

 

We have had another sprinkle of snow this morning.

Nothing like we had on Saturday morning. That was a lot more and

even covered the road.

Sadly, my class was postponed. People were concerned about driving to

The Craft Barn, as the snow was coming down quite hard.

By lunchtime it had all gone!! Ugh!!

We have another challenge starting today, at Crafting For All Seasons.

The theme for the next fortnight is,

Have a Heart.

Our brilliant sponsor is:

   

Bugaboo Stamps

with a very generous prize of 7 images!!

 

 

My card is using the Bugaboo Digi, Girlz Celebrate.

I love this image and so useful to have, as it can be used for any occasion.

 

I coloured her with Distress Inks, with Glossy Accents on the balloons.

The papers are very old Hot Of The Press.

 



I printed her onto 300gsm watercolour paper. I sketched a heart shape around the image and just cut it out with scissors.

I then layered it onto a scrap of Bazill Burgundy card and cut around.

 

I sprinkled a little Antique Pink Frantage around the image.

Finished with a touch of Stickles on her.



 

The heart I cut from Balsa wood and covered it with Frantage.

The metal heart, was from my fave shop, where every thing is one price!!



 

There is some amazing inspiration here, on Crafting For All Seasons blog.

My lovely DT teamies, have made some stunning cards.

 

I also recommend a visit to the Bugaboo shop. I just love their images.

They have great funny images, that are very difficult to find.

 

I am looking forward to seeing all your entries. Lots of hearts this time!

 

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me lovely messages. I just love to read them and then I know you have been and I could visit you too!

 

Hugs,

Carolxx

 

New Winter Wonderland Challenge

Hi everyone,

 

Hope you are all keeping warm, here in the UK. Blimmin' freezing today!!

 

Thanks to all of you that joined in our last Winter Wonderland challenge.

Well done to the winners.

 

We now have another challenge for you, from today for 2 weeks.

 

The theme is

Lots Of Layers.

 

I know, here at Winter Wonderland, our challenges are usually Christmas cards

 but for a few more weeks, any season is welcome.

 

We have 2 great Sponsors for this challenge.

 

Firstly, the amazing Kenny K.

The prize is 3 Digis of the winners choice!!

 

 

 

The second Sponsor is Little Claire

and the prize is TBA.

 

 

I chose this Kenny K. image for my card. She is called Clubkid.

 

I love her attitude and her clothes. They caught my eye and thought she would be fun to colour.

 

 It made such a change to use Lots Of Layers, as I am well into CAS style at the moment.

I must admit, with CAS, it took me a while to accept in my head, that it was ok

not to have so much stuff on a card.

 

This one is still not quite what I call 'Pizza' cards, with loads of embellies!

Just loads of layers!

 



 

 

I coloured her with my usual Distress Inks.

I only added Stickles to the edges of the backing piece edges and on the flourish die cut.

Also, a few tiny gems in the corners.

 

The burlap is actually green in colour. The 'metal gem' in the middle of the bow,

is actually a plastic button. I cut the shank off the back so it would lay flat.

I bought both the assorted buttons and ribbon, from the craft fair last Saturday,

at Sandown Park Racecourse.

The green paper has embossed bird cages and flowers on and was another purchase.

It is a First Edition paper pad called Bird Song.

My resolve, I am afraid, went straight out of the window, not to buy any more papers!!

But is was the only one I bought!!

 



 

 

All other papers are old and from my stash...... Honest!!!:-D

 

Well, over to you now. Get out all those old papers, or even scraps, that you have not used for ages

and create a masterpiece with lots of layers.

 

For even more inspiration, pop over to the Winter Wonderland blog and have a look

at the stunning cards from my amazing teamies.

 

Good luck and get crafting!!

 

I am teaching a class on Saturday, at The Craft Barn in South Nutfield Surrey.

It's using Wild Rose Studio Stamps and Dies. I forgot to take pictures of my samples. So I must try to remember to take my camera with me!

 

Please take a couple of minutes to leave me a message, so I know you have popped in.

I will, of course return the compliment.

 

Hugs,

 

Carolxxxx

 

 

 



Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 94

Hi, All my blogging buddies.

 

Hope all of you in the UK are keeping warm. It has been freezing over the last few days.

When I speak to my brother-in law in Australia,

I am very jealous when he says how warm it is there!!

 

Today, over at Crafting For All Seasons,

we have our new fortnightly challenge starting.

 

The theme for this challenge is:

 

Things With Wings.

 

Our genorous sponsor for this challenge is

 

Faery Ink

 

and the prize is 3 images.

 

 

 

Check out Faery Ink shop here.

 

You will see some stunning images.

Be one step ahead in case you win!!

 

The image I chose is Bee-you-tiful Pixie.

 

Aptly named, as I am sure you will agree, she is really beautiful.

 

 

I loved colouring her with Distress Inks, with Stickles on her wings.

Her eyes are amazing.

 

I cut the shape free hand, as I didn't have a die the shape I wanted!!

 

As you can see, the paper in the background, (free from a magazine, last year I think!),

has the shape on it that I wanted. It's supposed to be honeycomb. 

 

So I traced the shape and then scaled it up with my ruler,

 that has all measurements through the ruler.

 

The bees were in the paper pack too, so I cut them out.

 

I found the bee stamp in my stash. No idea where that buzzed in from!!

Don't know how you keep your stamps. Mine are in files, on acetate,
in punched pockets.
When I am looking for a particular image, I see stamps,
that I can't ever remember buying!!
I didn't really think I would have a bee, so was very surprised that I did!!

 

The sentiments were also in the pack. Very lucky for bee!!Lol!

I can't wait to see your creations.

Things With Wings, gives you such a huge selection of

different things, from fairies, to birds and even planes!!

What are you going to use?!!!

 

If you would like some more inspiration,

take a trip over to Crafting For All Seasons blog.

You will see my wonderful teamies, beautiful pieces of artwork.

 

I would like to welcome my new followers to my little corner and

hope you like what you see.

Please come back soon, as I love reading your messages.

 

Hugs,

 

Carolxx

Winter Wonderland Challenge

Hi All,

 

We have a new challenge starting today at

Winter Wonderland.

 

Our Sponsor this week is

Crafts U Love.

 

As their shop is quite near where I live, I know it well!

A friend of mine works there.

 

The prize is a £10 voucher.

 

 

Our theme for this challenge is....

Show Us Some Metal!!

 

So please ensure you have metal somewhere on your card.

It doesn't have to be a Christmas card yet.

 

For my card, I have used a Crafters Companion Stamp,

Angelina Ballerina.

 



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I have coloured her with Distress Inks. With a sprinkling of Stickles.

 

My 'Metal' is the Ballerina charm. I bought some from a shop,

you know, the one that has just one price for everything!!

 

 

She is rather cute and a fun card.

 

Please pop over to our Winter Wonderland blog

 and check out my teamies wonderful creations. You will be inspired.

 

I will look forward to seeing your cards and your metal!!

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Hugs,

 

Carolxx

Football Fun.

Hi everyone,

 

Just a quick post that I found in 'Draft'!

 

First though, I would like to welcome my new followers. Thank you for taking the time to join me and I hope you will pop in again soon.

 

I am up to my eyes in making stock cards for my outlets.

They need around 200 -250 cards each. So just a bit busy!!

 

This card is one of them.

Thank goodness that CAS is in vogue!!

 

A Lili of the Valley stamp and coloured with....Distress Inks!! Are you surprised?!!Lol!

 

 

The line just to the right of the ball on the left is a hair! Doh!!

I made him look a bit grubby.





 

 

Well I did say it is a quick one! So I am off back to my desk!

A new baby card needs finishing!

 

Thanks for popping by and please leave a message, so I know you have been.

I will return the favour, of course.

 

Hugs,

 

Carolxx

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 93

Hi everyone,

 

I hope this new crafty year, is getting off to a good start for you.

 

I spent Saturday, demoing at The Craft Barn in South Nutfield.

I was with Chris Dark in the studio, just playing with products

and chatting with customers. We had great fun and spent the day laughing for most of the time.

There was a great atmosphere in the place. The customers enjoyed themselves too.

 

Today, is the first Crafting For All Seasons Challenge, for 2015

We are starting with a very generous sponsor,

DigiStamps 4 Joy.

 

The prize is $10 Gift Certificate!

 

 

The theme for our challenge for the next 2 weeks is.......

Ribbon, Lace and Pearls.

 

My card, is using the gorgeous image from DigiStamps4Joy,

Party Dress Pretties - Patti.

 

She is so sweet and was a joy to colour. I love the little rose detail on her dress.

As you can see, I have of course followed the theme and

added a ribbon, lace trim and 3 pearls.

 

I coloured her with Distress Inks and a touch of Stickles of course.

 





I am looking forward to seeing all your gorgeous cards.

 

If you need even more inspiration, just pop over to Crafting For All Seasons blog and

check out our amazing design teams' masterpieces.

You will not be dissapointed!!

 

Don't forget to pop over to Digistamps4joy's shop too and
see what gorgeous images

you could get, with $10 prize!!!

Thanks for stopping by and thank you in advance, for your lovley comments.
I enjoy reading them so much.

Hugs,

Carol S.xx

Pretty In Pink!

Hi everyone, Happy New Year to you all.

This is my first post for the Winter Wonderland Challenge DT.

The very generous sponsor is Crafty Sentiments

and the prize is 3 of their amazing digi stamps.

The theme for this weeks' challenge is

Favourite Colour Combo.

This week does not have to be Christmas images.

I have used a new stamp, I bought just before Christmas.

She is 'Best Friends' and is from My-Besties Stamp Sets.

She is great fun to colour and her little friend, is a separate stamp in the set.

I have coloured her with Distress Inks, in my favourite shades

of pink and purples.



I am very excited and honoured, to be part of another amazing,
talented design team.

You must have a look, at the stunning inspiration on the

Winter Wonderland blog here.

If you have time, click on the names of the DT and you will be
linked through to their blogs too.

You won't be disappointed!

So get making a gorgeous card, in your favourite colour combo
and you could have 3 new free digis to play with!

Can't wait to see your designs.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your wonderful comments.
I do love reading them and they always make me smile.

Hugs,
Carolxx



Christmas Has Come Early!!!

Hi all you lovely bloggers.

Also, welcome to my lovely new follower, Debs.

Thank you for taking the time to join me.

I will of course return the compliment.

 

Well it's nearly here, Christmas that is, in the UK.

 

This is my last Christmas card I made, for our Granddaughter.

 

I cheated and used an image from one of the Lili Of The Valley pads.

She is so beautiful and I just had to add a bit of glitter.

 

The backing paper, was from a Forever Friends paper pad, I bought at Ally Pally.

Just added a dot of Stickles on the snowflakes and ran a silver pen around the edges.

 

The snowflakes are from a Spellbinder die and I put three together.

You can't tell from the picture, but they were cut from glitter paper.

 

I have some exciting news to tell you. I have received an early Christmas present!!

 

I have been asked by the lovely Lynsey, to join the DT,

 on the Winter Wonderland challenge blog.

 

How exciting is that?!!!

 

Of course I had to spend a few days to think about it....NOT!!

A wonderful start to 2015.

 

I wanted to add the banner onto my blog, but having a problem at the moment.

 

 

I would like to wish, all of the lovely people that visit my blog, including the ones who don't leave me a message (maybe you will next year!),

a Wonderful and Happy Christmas

and a

Brilliant Crafting, Happy New Year!

 

Sending you all the biggest of hugs available,

 

Carolxxxxxxx

 



Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 92

Hi All,

 

Another challenge at Crafting For All Seasons, starts today

and lasts for 1 month as it's Christmas!!

 

The theme this time is - Christmas, Anything BUT A Card.

 

We have 3 brilliant sponsors for this challenge.

 

Firstly, Lacy Sunshine is giving 3 images free.

 

 

The second is Bugaboo Stamps and they are giving away 7 digis free!!



And finally, Stitchy Bear Outlet are giving 3 images free.

I think you will agree that the sponsors are very generous. 

 

 The image I am using for my gift bag, is Flurry, from Lacy Sunshine stamps.

 

She is gorgeous and I really enjoyed colouring her.

I used Distress Inks as usual.

 

For the snowflakes, I used Martha Stewart Paper Clay and a snowflake cutter.

The charm is from one of those 'one price only' shops!

 

For the snow, I used Americana Writer glue and Cosmic Shimmer glitter.

 



For some amazing inspiration, do pop over to the challenge here.

 My DT teamies, have made some stunning pieces of art work.

 

Thanks for stopping by and looking forward to seeing your entries.

What are you going to make?!!

 

I have just done my last Craft Fair for this year. I did Saturday and Sunday, of last weekend. Saturday was very frosty and freezing at the venue. We were lucky in the afternoon for a bit,

as the sun came out and warmed up the greenhouse we were in.

Sunday was mainly dark and miserable but not quite so cold.

On Saturday, we had 1,009 people through. I was worried that I would not have enough stock for Sunday. It was selling that quick!!

Clocks, big and small boxes, butterflies, were all flying of my stall!

 

Sunday was a bit quieter but still sold quite a lot.

I had taken 10 crates of stock for the weekend.
I came home with 4 empty crates!!

 

I must now finish making my cards. I still have 52 to make for me and a couple of orders too.

 

Thanks for your lovely, encouraging messages. I do love reading them, as they brighten these dark, miserable, winter days.

 

Hugs,

Carolxx

 

Heavy Parcels!

Hi everyone, It's so cold here in West Sussex.

I can't believe the sudden drop in temperature. Winter is here!

 

I made this card as a sample for The Craft Barn shop. They are now selling

the Wild Rose Studio stamps, papers pads and dies.

 

She is called Girl With Christmas Presents.

 

I am doing an all day class on the 31st January, using the stamps and dies, at The Craft Barn.

I coloured her with Distress Inks, with plenty of Stickles

 on the parcels and the flower in her hair.

For the 'Fur' on her dress, I used Cosmic Shimmer White Glue,  sprinkled with a mixture, made  

from white Fun Flock and Cosmic Shimmer Diamond Sprinkles.

 

For the snow, I just used the CS glue and glitter.

 

I am at a big Craft Fair in Coolings Garden Centre, in Knockholt, Kent, on Saturday and Sunday.

All the stalls, only have hand made items.

 

I have been working every night until 2.30 am, to get my stock replenished from the last 3 markets.

I did 3 in 8 days and at the last of the 3, they nearly cleared me out of all my big items.

 

I am actually going to bed now, 01.30! Having an early night, as I have a friend coming for a hair cut in the morning.

 

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments.

They are all treasured.

 

Hugs,

Carol xx