Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Love Forever


Wedding Craft Collection rub-ons by Christina Re
Corner Flourish die by Spellbinders
Nesting Squares dies by Lifestyle Crafts

Challenges
Die Cut Divas December - Lets Celebrate
Whoopsi Daisy - Celebrations
Cute Card Thursday 301 - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time #194 - Anything Goes

Hot Air Balloon


Image from Dover Publishing
Steam Punk embossing folder by Darice
Nesting Frames die by Lifestyle Crafts
Fleur de Lis Square die by Spellbinders

Challenges
Creative Inspirations 245 - Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts #17 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday 301 - Anything Goes
Stamp and Create December - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments - Birthdays
Kaboodle Doodles 204 - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes
The Squirrell and The Fox - Anything Goes

Sunday, 29 December 2013

Get Well Bunny


Card topper from LOTV
Decorative Labels One die and Persian Motif die by Spellbinders
Nesting Frames 4 die and Nesting Circles die by Lifestyle Crafts

Challenges
Creative Inspirations 245 - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap #8 - Always Anything Goes
That Craft Place - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations 72 - Anything Goes
Creative Knockouts #17 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday 301 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps 83 - Holiday Blitz - Anything Goes

Friday, 27 December 2013

Christmas Angel


Embossing folder from Holiday Joy Set by Sizzix
Angel laser cut from Art Stamps Australia

Challenges
UnstampaBelles #30 - Christmas
Card and Scrap #66 - Christmas
Feeling Crafty #23 - Christmas
Crafty Hands #4 - Season's Greetings/Winter Theme
Scribble & Scrap #8 - Always Anything Goes
Just For Fun Challenge - Merry Christmas
My Mum's Craft Shop 12 - Winter/Christmas

40th Birthday


Timeless Rectangles dies and Fancy Framed Tags Two die by Spellbinders
Dp from A5 "Soiree" paper pad by Rosie's Studio

Challenges
My Craft Creations 16/12-28/12 - Anything Goes
Stamp and Create December - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations 245 - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap #8 - Always Anything Goes
That Craft Place - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspiration 72 - Anything Goes
Whimsy Stamps #66 - Party Time
Crafting Musketeers #8 - Layer It Up
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Birthdays

Sunday, 22 December 2013

Blue Flower


Fancy Daisy Vine die by Cottage Cutz
Pearl brad from Eyelet Outlet
Rub on sentiment by Kaisercraft

Challenges
Word Art Wednesday #111 - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine #117 - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations 245 - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspirations 72 - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations 16/12-28/12 - Anything Goes
That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Christmas Prayer


Christmas Prayer Silhouette digi from Floppy Latte's Digital Designs
Digi paper from Bearly Mine Designs
Rub on sentiment by Kaisercraft

Challenges
Word Art Wednesday #110 - Anything Goes
Crafty Hands #4 - Seasons Greetings/Winter Theme
Parade Your Crafts #10 - Christmas Projects
Anonymous Stamps December - Deck the Halls/Anything Goes
Come and Get It Christmas Challenge and Blog Hop
Crafty Catz 211 - Anything Goes
Sister Act #37 - Anything Goes
Feeling Crafty #23 - Christmas
Bearly Mine #117 - Anything Goes
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge & Blog Hop

Monday, 16 December 2013

Merry Christmas


Holly Berries die by Joanna Sheen
Persian Motif die and Stately Circles die by Spellbinders
Venus Crest embossing folder by Couture Creations

Challenges
Scrapbook Boutique - A Traditional Christmas
UnstampaBelles #30 - Christmas
Stamp and Create December - Anything Goes

Thursday, 12 December 2013

Congratulations


Framed Labels One embossing folder by Spellbinders M-Bossabilities
Ribbon Banner die by Spellinders
Gerbera paper flower by Bazill Basics Paper
Pearl brad from Wild Orchid Crafts
Metal flower and sentiment sticker from stash

Challenges
Created with Love #70 - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations 2/12-14/12 - Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart #2 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #110 - Anything Goes
Scrapping4funChallenges - Anything Goes
Sister Act #36 - Anything Goes

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Bonjour


Image from Free Vintage Digital Stamps
Timeless Rectangles die by Spellbinders
Sentiment stamp by Just Rite
Tuxedo Black ink by Memento

Challenges
Word Art Wednesday #109 - Anything Goes
Created With Love #70 - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time # 193 - Seeing Red
My Craft Creations 2/12-14/12 - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap #7 - Always Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart #2 - Anything Goes

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Christmas Bunnies


Card topper from LOTV
Stately Circles die and Ribbon Banner die by Spellbinders
Arabian Magic Veil Frame die by Cheery Lynn

Challenges
Divas by Design - Feeling Festive
Word Art Wednesday #109 - Anything Goes.................WINNER...............
Card and Scrap #66 - Christmas
Created With Love #70 - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time #193 - Seeing Red
Scribble and Scrap #7 - Always Anything Goes
C is for Challenge #12 - Traditional X-mas
Crafting From The Heart #2 - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations 2/12-14/12 - Anything Goes
Parade Your Crafts #10 - Christmas Projects
Come and Get it Christmas Challenge and Blog Hop........WINNER.............

Monday, 9 December 2013

Happy Birthday


Texture embossing folder by Cuttlebug
Lace border punch by Fiskars
Fancy Framed Tags Two die by Spellbinders

Challenges
Crafting for all Seasons #66 - Birthdays
Loves Rubberstamps 81 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #109 - Anything Goes
Stamp and Create December - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap #7 - Always Anything Goes

Friday, 6 December 2013

Merry Christmas


Holly Berries die by Joanna Sheen Signature Dies
Multi Frames die by Nellie Snellen
Digital paper from Free Vintage Digital Stamps
A Very Merry Christmas stamp by Kaisercraft

Challenges
Challenges 4 Everybody #34 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #5 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps 81 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #109 - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Feeling Festive
Bearly Mine Challenge 115 - Christmas Sentiment
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge and Blog Hop
Created With Love Challenges CWLC-69 - Christmas
2 Creative Chicks #9 - Christmas/Winter
Paula Holifield Crafts A Little Bit Crafty - Christmas Cheer
Card and Scrap #66 - Christmas
CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for December

Thursday, 5 December 2013

Doilies


Round Doily stamp by We R Memory Keepers
Tuxedo Black ink by Memento
Rub on sentiment by Kaisercraft

Challenges
Challenges 4 Everybody #34 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #5 - Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons #66 - Birthdays
Loves Rubberstamps 81 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Tok Bobok TBC #7 - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #109 - Anything Goes
Oldie but A Goodie - Ribbon and/or Lace - old item is buckle

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

White Wedding


Precoloured topper and sentiment from LOTV
Lacy Brocade embossing folder by Stampin Up
Lace from a recent craft fair

Challenges
Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #108 - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap #6 - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody #34 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps 81 - Anything Goes.......................WINNER...................
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Stamp and Create December - Anything Goes
Emergency Crafters December - Anything Goes
Tok Bobok TBC #7 - Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge #5 - Anything Goes

Friday, 29 November 2013

Studious Cat


Cattus Librum stamp by Stampendous
Lacy Brocade embossing folder by Stampin Up
Kraft Boutique paper pad by Francheville
Rich Cocoa and Desert Sand inks by Memento
Ribbon recycled from Tshirt hangers

Challenges
My Craft Creations 18th-30th Nov - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine 114 - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap #6 - Anything Goes
Inspired By Stamping November - Use Ribbon or Crochet Trim
Its All About The Vintage #57 - Animals
Crafting for all Seasons #66 - Birthdays
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #108 - Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts November - Shabby Chic/Vintage
Robyn's Fetish #187 - Vintage Style
Challenges 4 Everybody #34 - Anything Goes

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Anniversary



A chocolate heart for my husband on our anniversary today
Multi Frame heart dies by Nellie Snellen
Peel off sentiment

Challenges
Dream Valley 70 - Clean and Simple
Bearly Mine 114 - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew 50 - Sweet Treats
My Craft Creations 18th-30th November - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap #6 - Anything Goes
Delicious Doodles 63 - No Design Paper

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Flying Reindeer


Digital Papers from Bearly Mine Designs
Flying Reindeer stamp by Hot Off The Press
Sentiment rub on by Kaisercraft
Decorative Labels One die by Spellbinders
Nesting Frames 4 die by Lifestyle Crafts

Challenges
Oldie but A goodie - CAS Christmas - stamp older than 6 months
Creative Moments 30 - Anything Goes/CAS
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November
Vintage Stamping #14 - Traditional Christmas Time
One Stitch At A Time #190 - Anything Goes
Dream Valley 70 - Clean and Simple


Baubles


Holiday Tags and Fancy Tags Two dies by Spellbinders
Flower punch by Francheville
Moonlit Berries embossing folder by Couture Creations

Challenges
Scrapbook Boutique - A Bright Christmas
Stamping Sensations November - Christmas
Great Impressions November - Holiday Card or Tag

Thursday, 14 November 2013

Happy Birthday


Friendly Phrases sentiment stamp by Stampendous
Tuxedo Black ink by Memento
Persian Motif dies by Spellbinders
Nesting Circles die by Lifestyle Crafts
Dp from the Blossom Song stack by DCWV
Mini scoring board by Martha Stewart

Challenges
My Craft Creations 4/11-16/11 - Anything Goes
Scribble & Scrap #5 - Anything Goes
Creative Moments 30 - Anything Goes/CAS
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Got Ink?

Santa


Good Cheer stamp by Stampin Up
Moonlit Berries embossing folder by Couture Creations
Holly Berries die by Joanna Sheen Signature Dies

Challenges
My Craft Creations 4/11-16/11 - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time #189 - Holidays
Scribble & Scrap #5 - Anything Goes
Oldie but a Goodie - CAS Christmas - stamp older than 6 months
Stamping Sensations November - Christmas
Great Impressions November - Holiday Card or Tag
Whimsy Stamps #65 - Anything Goes
CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Extra for November
Creative Moments 30 - Anything Goes/CAS
Vintage Stamping #14 - Traditional Christmas Time

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Merry Christmas


Holly & Moonlit Berries embossing folder by Couture Creations
Fancy Tags 2 by Spellbinders

Challenges
Stamping Sensations November - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge extra for November
One Stitch At A Time #189 - Holidays
Whimsy Stamps #65 - Anything Goes
Oldie but a Goodie - CAS Christmas - ribbon from last Christmas
Brown Sugar #67 - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations 4/11-16/11 - Anything Goes...................TOP 3.................
Stamp and Create November - Feathers or Leaves
Great Impressions November - Holiday Card or Tag
Scribble & Scrap #5 - Always Anything Goes
2 Sisters #169 - Christmas Sparkle

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Black Birds


Adhesive bird image by Jenny B
DP from 6x6 mini paper stack and 8x8 paper block by Cre8tiv
Stately Circles die by Spellbinders
Peel off sentiment

Challenges
Anonymous Stamps November - Anything Goes
My Craft Creations 4/11-16/11 - Anything Goes
The Squirrel and The Fox #56 - Animal Antics
Brown Sugar #67 - Anything Goes
Scrapping4fun #6 - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday 294 - Animal Magic
Whimsy Stamps #65 - Anything Goes

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Vintage Butterflies


Image from The Graphics Fairy
Kraft Boutique paper pad by Francheville
Timeless Rectangles die by Spellbinders

Challenges
Creative Moments #27 - Anything Goes/Autumn
Eureka Stamps #60 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz 201 - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons 65 - Butterflies

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Romantic Lady


Romantic Lady image from The Graphics Fairy
Floral Oval and Fancy Framed Tags One dies by Spellbinders
Embossing folder by Sizzix
Lace border punch by Fiskars

Challenges
Crafty Ribbons 63 - Monochrome
Stamp and Create September - Birthdays

Pink Booties


Bootie Beauties image from Digistamps4Joy - coloured in Microsoft Word
Floral Ovals die by Spellbinders
Swiss Dots embossing folder by Couture Creations

Challenges
Crafty Ribbons 63 - Monochrome
Paper Makeup Stamps Digi Makeover Challenge #108 - Pretty in Pink
Red Carpet Studios #54 - Pretty in Pink
That Craft Place - Baby

Sunday, 29 September 2013

Blue Christmas

Mini Christmas dp by Alison Ellis Design
Jamara embossing folder by Cuttlebug
Decorative Labels One and Fleur de Lis dies by Spellbinders
Nesting Scalloped Circles die by Lifestyle Crafts
Sentiment from Bizzy Becs

Challenges
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra September - Anything Goes
Inspired by Stamping - October Bloghop - Holiday Theme
Crafty Ribbons 63 - Monochrome
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Something Blue

Friday, 27 September 2013

Blue on Blue

Jamara and Texture embossing folders by Cuttlebug
Dp from China Blue mini paper pack by Ruby Rock-it 
Flatback pearl flower from Wild Orchid Crafts
Rub-on sentiment by Kaisercraft

Challenges
Challenges 4 Everybody #29 - Anything Goes
One Stitch At A Time #182 - Anything Goes
Bearly Mine #105 - Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts September - Something Blue
Crafty Ribbons 63 - Monochrome
Southern Girls #78 - Monochrome

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Birds


Adhesive bird image by Jenny B
Embossing folder by Sizzix
Scalloped circle die by Lifestyle Crafts

Challenges
Sister Act #25 - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody #29 - Anything Goes
Emma's Crafty Challenge #20 - Birds
Parade Your Crafts #4 - It's all about the Birthdays
Stamp and Create September - Birthdays
Creative Craft Challenges2 #19 - Use Ribbon
Unstampabelles #27 - Use Scraps or Old Stash (bird sticker & ribbon in stash for ages)
Bunny Zoe's Crafts September - Something Blue
Bearly Mine #105 - Anything Goes....................WINNER.........................
Party Time Tuesdays #139 - Anything Goes

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Santa's Sleigh


Die-cut topper from LOTV
Decorative Labels One and Stately Circles dies by Spellbinders
Nesting Frames 4 die by Lifestyle Crafts
Intrinsic embossing folder by Couture Creations

Challenges
Sister Act #25 - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra September - Anything Goes
Oldie but a Goodie - Dies and Punches - sentiment stickers from last year
Creative Moments 26 - Anything Goes/Frame It
Inspired By Stamping - October Bloghop - Holiday Theme
Challenges 4 Everybody #29 - Anything Goes

Sunday, 22 September 2013

Three Wise Men


Three Wise Men stamp from Stamp It
Tuxedo black ink by Memento
Card topper frame by Kanban

Challenges
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 143 - Stamp, stamp, stamp
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes or Frame It
Sister Act #25 - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew 45 - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra September - Anything Goes
Creative Moments 26 - Anything Goes/Frame It
Inspired by Stamping - October Bloghop - Holiday Theme

Saturday, 21 September 2013

Christmas Poinsettia


Poinsettia die-cuts from Crimson Cloud
Texture embossing folder by Cuttlebug
Timeless Rectangles die by Spellbinders
Daisy punch by Francheville

Challenges
Created with Love 58 - Anything Goes
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Sister Act #25 - Anything Goes
Natalie and Amy #12 - Embossing
Creative Card Crew 45 - Christmas
Creative Craft Challenges2 #19 - Use Ribbon

Christmas Joy


Timeless Rectangles die by Spellbinders
Embossing folder from Holiday Joy set by Sizzix
Corner rounder punch by Tonic Studios

Challenges
Inspired By Stamping - October Blog Hop-Holiday Theme
Sister Act Card Challenge #25 - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland - The Holly and The Ivy
Creative Moments 26 - Anything Goes/Frame It
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday #98 - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew 45 - Christmas
Ladybug Crafts - No Squares Allowed
Oldie but a Goodie - Dies and Punches (holly leaves older than 6 months)
Created With Love 58 - Anything Goes
Kaboodle Doodles 189 - Anything but a Square
Tammy's Scrapin Corner 80 - Anything Goes
Unstampabelles #27 - Use Scraps or Old Stash (holly leaves about 2 yrs old)
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes or Frame It
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra September - Anything Goes

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Hydrangeas


Image from LOTV - coloured art pads
Decorative Labels One by Spellbinders

Challenges
Creative Craft Challenges2 #19 - Use Ribbon
Oldie but a Goodie - Dies and Punches; ribbon and dp older than 6 mths
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes or Frame It
Created with Love #58 - Anything Goes
Parade Your Crafts #4 - Its all about the Birthdays
Stamp and Create September - Birthdays
Tammy's Scrapin Corner #80 - Anything Goes

Friday, 6 September 2013

Butterfly Thinking of You


Embossing folder from Heart & Ornate Frame set by Sizzix
Adhesive butterfly from Art Stamps Australia

Challenges
My Craft Creations - Butterflies
Tammy's Scrapin Corner #78 - Anything Goes with End of Summer
Sweet Stamps #133 - Butterflies
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Natalie and Amy #12 - Embossing

Baby Boy Teddy & Balloons


Pre-coloured topper from LOTV
Swiss Dots embossing folder by Couture Creations
Nesting Frames 4 and Circle dies by Lifestyle Crafts
Decorative Labels One by Spellbinders

Challenges
Totally Gorjuss #199 - Texture
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Card and Scrap #60 - Use Dies
Natalie and Amy #12 - Embossing

Thursday, 5 September 2013

Decoupage Flowers and Butterflies


Image from Astrids Artistic Efforts
Scrollworks embossing folder by Crafts Too
Rich Cocoa ink by Memento

Challenges
Totally Papercrafts #182 - Decoupage
Cuttlebug Mania - Back to Nature
My Craft Creations - Butterflies