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hello everyone and welcome to my blog....as you will be able to tell im still new to this and have a long way to go so please bear with me :) all feed back is welcome good or bad as it will help to to know if my work is good or if to improve it... my main work for the blog is card making but am steadily starting to make boxes and will eventully move on to other things thanks again for reading cant wait for your feed back

emma xxxxxx

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Sunday 27 January 2013

DT for Glitter n Sparkle-Boys Cards

well after all the rain last night the sonw has finaly completely gone.

so i finally went out for brekfast lol

well its challenge time again over at Glitter n Sparkle and the theme is...Boys are made of.....(boys cards)

we have some fantastic sponsors this week starting off with our newest sponsor:

QKR Stampede who are offering the first winner 5 digis of their choice

CDeeDesigns who are offering the second winner 4 digis of their choice

Delicious Doodles who are offering the third winner 4 digis of their choice

and 

Di's Digi Downloads who are offering the fourth winner $10 to spend in store.

so using Maya from CDee Designs here is what i made....

 

to make this i coloured the image using promarkers and even though our junior designer says its pink hair it is actually red lol.
i decided to turn this in to a male valentines cards 
so i found some black/grey card and added it to the card blank 
i then embossed some red card with hearts and added the image.
i then stamped the 'i like you' sentiment and added the 3 gems in the bottom corner.

i hope you like this xx

Saturday 26 January 2013

DT for Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude--Love

morning everyone well we are completely covered in snow....AGAIN 

but its challenge time over at Fat Pages and Cards with Atitude and the theme should warm you up as its love.

the sponsors this time are:

Bugaboo who are offering the winner 7 digis of their choice 

and 

Digi Darlas who are offering the second winner 5 digis of their choice.

so using Bugaboo angels-love you here is what i made...


to make this i covered my card blank using red card i then found some glittery strawberry card from last valentines day and matt and layered with it. i then coloured the image using promarkers cut out and added to the card,
i then cut some red card and added 'i love you' to the card blank attaching it with a fancy line of red gems. i then added a hear peel off to the centre of the heart the girl is holding

i hope you like this xx

Wednesday 23 January 2013

DT for Creative Moments-Use Neutral Colours

good morning everyone well looking out the window this morning the road seems a lot clearer just hope the 'snow' that's left on the paths isn't as icy as it looks or i may end up on my bum on my way to work lol.

well its challenge time again over at Creative Moments and the theme is use neutral colours....i was a bit naughty on this challenge as i started to colour the image in neutral colours (grey for the lighthouse) then came back to it a few days later and forgot what the theme was lol so when you see my card you know why lol...

this time we are sponsored by:

Floppy Latte who are offering a voucher to spend in store

so using the lighthouse image here is what i made...




so i coloured my image using promarkers then when i came back to it a few days later i thought the theme was nature (dont ask) lol.
so decided to punch out some green leave out of scrap paper and run them up both sides like boarders.
i then punched out some purple flowers again from scrap paper and added them in-between the leaves on both sides.
then i found some purple butterfly's which i added in-between the leaves and flowers.
i then used a die to make paper roses and made a big and small rose with leaves to add tot the top of the card.
i then used a punch to punch the nice big purple butterfly and added gems to the body and antenna's.
to finish i used the ribbon borders i already had cut out using a die and added some cream and burgundy ribbon to it colouring the flowers in the top one purple.

i hope you like this even though i went slightly off track lol xx

i am entering this in to the following challenges:

http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ new item image and rose die

Tuesday 22 January 2013

DT for When the Scrap Hits the Fun/COLOURink

hello everyone a late from from me well that's not unusual is it lol.

well Marion over at COLOURink is back from visiting her husband and has drawn up some more suer images for us i love working with her images they are always fantastic and have cute lil sentiments to go with them.

so here is 2 valentines cards ive made using..

Balloon Mary

to make this i coloured the image using pencils then decided to make the card based in the colours i used in the imge.
so i used a yellow card blank and covered using purple paper 
i then added some red heart paper 
and added the image to the top left with 2 purple gems.
i then cut the sentiment out using one of my dies and added it to the bottom right.
to finish off i found a marble effect heart with twine round so added that to the top right.

 XO Peter

to make this i coloured the image using pencils.
i covered the card blank with red card then added pink paper to the top which is embossed with hearts and flowers.
i cut out the image and sentiment using my die then added the image to the top left hand corner and 3 red gems to the top right.
i added the sentiment to the bottom right hand corner with 2 pink feathers coming out of it and 2 padded pink hearts attached to the feathers.

i hope you like these and there will be another blog post shortly with some more of Marion's images 


i am entering these in to the following challenges:
http://canyoudigiit.com/blog/
http://citycrafter.blogspot.co.uk/
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/

Monday 21 January 2013

DT for Artistic Inspirations-More than one fold

well its monday again and ive not looked out the window yet but dreading the amount if snow thats going to be out there for the walk to work.

well its challenge time over at Artistic Inspirations and the theme is more than one fold.

the sponsors this week are:

Eureka Stamps who are offering the first winner 5 digis of their choice

Robyns Fetish who are offering the second winner 5 digis of their choice

and

Peggy Loves Vintage whos prize is TBC

so using Robyns Fetish Angie Angel here is what i made...





i made a wallet.
i coloured the image using promarkers and decided on a nice summery colours.
i then made the wallet using orange paper. adding some embossed paper to the front then the image.
i then used some scraps that came from making the wallet and added it to the front as a pocket to store some flowers.
i then embossed some hearts across the bottom of the pocket.





here is the inside filled with some nice goodies for a goody swap i took part in over at Creative Moments Bloggers Network over on facebook where your more than welcome to come join us in our swaps and other exciting things thats to come this year.

DT for Daisy Doodles-something girly pink and purples

good morning it challenge time again over at Daisy Doodles and the theme is make it girly pinks and purples.

i had fun doing this card as i love pinks and purples :)

so using the image tropicana here is what i made...


tropicana

to make this i used a purple card blank i then added the backing paper tat comes with the image.
i coloured the image using pro markers adding glitter tot he 'pink lemonade'
then added it to the card blank with some nice purple polka dot ribbon coming from it.
i kept it nice and simple.

i hope you like this x

i am entering this card in to the following challenges:
http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://houseofgilli.blogspot.co.uk/
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.uk/

Sunday 20 January 2013

DT for Glitter n Sparkle-Sentimental

well had a fantastic breakfast this morning got up and my granddad made me scrambled egg on toast and a coffee with rum to warm me up lol.

its challenge time again over at Glitter n Sparkle and the theme is sentimental (add a sentiment)

we have some fab sponsors this week...

Sassy Studio who are offering the first winner 4 digis of their choice

Stitchy Stamps who are offering the second winner $10 to spend in store

and 

Crafty Sentiments who are offering the third winner 3 digis to spend in store.

so using flopsy with flowers from crafty sentiments here is what i made..


to make this i coloured the image using promarkers then cut it out using one of my new dies for the cuttlebug.
i then used the next size up and cut out some orange card and matt and layered the image.
i then found some scrap brown and orange paper which i used to cover the card blank before adding my matt and layered image. 
i then added the 'love you' sentiment that comes with the image as well as a orange polka dot bow.

and using little honeys holiday belle from Sassy Studios here is what i made..

to make this i coloured the image using promarkers and cut it out. i then found some blue card and used another die to cut out the shape which i then stuck the image in the middle.
i then used some scrap paper to add to the card blank before adding the image.
i then found a bit of scrap blue glittery ribbon which i cut at an angle and added tot he corners on the left hand side.
i then cut the sentiment out using the smaller version of the die and coloured the hear using promarker.

Saturday 19 January 2013

GDT Guylou's Inimitability-i see dots

ARGH BEEN TRYING TO POST THIS ALL DAY OBVIOUSLY BLOGGER DONT LIKE SNOW!!!!

good morning everyone o hope your all enjoying the snow were getting hehehe could have been here over xmas though not month after oh well at least we finally got it.

well last year i won a challenge over at guylous inimitability and got asked if i would lie to be GDT for a week. so obviously i said yes lol.

the challenge this time is....i see dots which ends at 10pm jan 31st.

the winner will receive  $10 to spend in dtore and invited to become a GDT like me :) 

so using lotus studying here is what i made...



to make this i used some red and white polka dot paper that i managed to scrounge from one of my blokes xmas prezzies :)
i then cut out the square using my cuttlebug (that was a late xmas prezzy to myself)i embossed it with polka dots embossing folder adding some red ink to it.
i coloured the image using promarkers and added it to the square.
i then added some black and white polka dot ribbon and a bow then to finish i added a polka dot butterfly to the bow.

Tuesday 15 January 2013

DT for Daisy Doodles-Fresh and Simple

hello everyone last monday was the start of a new challenge over at Daisy Doodles and the theme is fresh and simple.

so using the baby alphabet here is what i made...



i decided to make this gift bag for my friends birthday present.
i covered the bag in some left over paper. i then printed the 'happy birthday' on to some baby pink card and cut it out adding it to the bag and random angles

Sunday 13 January 2013

DT for Glitter n Sparle-Add a digi

hello everyone well what fun its been this weekend with the internet.. but at least i got to use my brand new cuttlebug :) so if anyof you lovely followers have any dies or folders for sale please inbox me!

its challenge time over at Glitter n Sparkle and the theme is add a digi so lets see your wonderful creations..

we have some fab sponsors this week which are:

Jellypark who are offering the first winner 5 digis of their choice

Bugaboo who are offering the second winner 7 digis of their choice

and 

Floppy Latte who are offering the third winner $6 to spend in store

so using girls in bath from Jellypark here is what i made...



to make this embossed the card blank with the spotty embossing folder (as you can tell i dont know the names yet lol)
i then coloured the image using promarkers and cute it out using a die cut.
i then added some grey ribbon tot he card lank and added the image at an angle and added a grey knotted bow tot he top of the card.
using grandad from Jellypark here is what i made...


to make this i embossed the card blank with a square embossing folder 
i then used the same embossing folder to emboss the blue card.
i coloured the image using promarkers then added some blue glittery ribbon to the card and added the image.
i then added the 'happy birthday' sentiment tot he top of the card and 'grandad' to the bottom. 
i then added 3 buttons to the top right hand corner of the card 

Friday 11 January 2013

DT for Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude-Add a tag or sentiment

well its finally friday god this week has dragged bu at least now i get to sit here (writing this post.....late again i know) lol with a nice glass of wine :)

well its challenge time again over at Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude and the theme is add a tag or sentiment.

we are sponsored by:

Sassy Studio Designs who are offering the winner 4 digis of their choice

and

Smeared Ink

so using Sassy Studio Designs Tinkerbell Honey here is what i made...




to make this i covered the card blank in yellow paper.
i then coloured the image using promarkers and added to some green striped paper at an angel and added to the card blank.
i then added the green foam butterflies with added gems. 
i then added the yellow flower coming out of the pic and the sentiment 'just for you'

Wednesday 9 January 2013

DT for Creative Moments-Monochrome

hello everyone i was going to write this post this morning but i went back to sleep for half hour before work so didn't get time lol.

well its challenge time again over at Creative Moments and the theme is monochrome

and the sponsor this time is the cutting cafe who is offering the winner a voucher for their store.

so using an image from social butterfly set here is what i made...


to make this i cut out the image and left it as it was.
i covered the card blank in black card with white stars on i then added the image to it and added a black pearl in the top right hand corner.
you may just be able to make out from the pic that at the top left hand side of the image is a black paper rose i made with a gem in the centre.

i hope you like this x

Monday 7 January 2013

DT for Artistic Inspirations-add some glitter

well its Monday morning again which means not only am i back at work but also challenge time over at Artistic Inspirations and the theme is add some glitter.....so lets get them glitter pots and pens out and lets get messy!!!!!

we have 2 fab sponsors this time too which are Sassy Studio Designs and QKR

so using Ballroom Babe from Sassy Studio here is what i made...


i decided to make a nice calender for my bedroom.
i bought some card blanks a few weeks ago and kept the card they came on as i thought it would come in handy....and it did for my calender :)
so i covered the card with some purple mirrored card i then added some pink card to the top half of it.
i then coloured the image using promarkers and added glitter to the bottom of the ball gown and added it to some of the purple mirrored card and added it to the calender at an angle. i then added 2 purple butterfly's to both the top right and bottom left of the image.
i then added my calender tab to the bottom of the card which i ended up creasing a i stuck it on wonky so had to pull it back off and do it again lol

i hope you like this

Sunday 6 January 2013

DT for Glitter n Sparkle-Anything goes

hello everyone hope you are all ok its challenge time again over at Glitter n Sparkle and the theme is anything goes so lets me see them fantastic creations guys...

we have 3 fab sponsors this week which are:

daisy doodles who are offering the first winner 3 digis of their choice

digi darla's who are offering the second winner 5 digis of their choice

and 

sandi's samples who are offering the thrid winner 4 digis of their choice 

so using digi darla's suzanna shopping here is what i made..



i made a tri fold card (think that's what there called)lol
i covered the card in pink paper then coloured the image using promarkers then added to the card blank
i then added white ribbon


and using digi darla's briannas bike here is wha i made..



i found this card blank where the back is wider then the front and it has holes fro ribbon down the side.
so i coloured the image using promarkers then added to the card blank make it overlap the short front
i then added the 'happy birthday' sentiment on to black card and added tot he card blank
i then chose some green ribbon to the side of the card.

i hope you like them :)

Tuesday 1 January 2013

DT for Artistic Inspirations-celebrations

well here is my first post for 2013 ok its a day late but its not my fault i don't now what day were on lol.. 
i hope you've all had a fantastic new year and enjoy your dinners!!!

so now all the festivities are over i may be ale to keep track of days and blog on time lol.

yesturday was a new challenge over at Artistic Inspirations and the theme is celebrations.

we have 3 fab sponsors this time...

Limited Runs who are offering the forst winner 3 digis of their choice

QKR who are offering the second winner 5 digis of their choice

and 

Eureka who are offering the third lucky winner 5 digis of their choice 

so using QKR image summer treat i made this...


i coloured the image using promarkers i chose a mix of browns to make her look like the olden day people
i then found the brown card blank in my stash so though it was ideal to use 
i then added some gold and brown ribbon tot he card blank and a bow
i then added the image and found some gold floral peel offs that i added to the top and bottom corners.



and using the cupcake image from Limited Runs here is what i made... 


i made this card for a friends birthday that is on Friday (im a brilliant friend and know its on Friday as i remembered she moaned that Derek Branning is having his funeral on her birthday (eastenders) so i thought bugger best look through the tv mag and see what day its on lol.

i coloured the image using stampin' write pens 
i then covered the card blank using some pink glittery flower card. i then added the image as well as some cupcake stickers i found in my stash
i then added the 'surprise' in  the top left hand corner and a gold peel off present in the bottom

i hope you like them xx