Flower Child Blog Hop

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Flower Child Blog hop ;)

If you dropped by here from Charlene's blog then you are right on track.

If not and you want to be in with a chance of winning 5 Great Prizes then start back at the beginning here at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog ;)

Here are my 2 cards which represent 'Flower Child' to me.

I decided to make a swing card for the one above as I think the sweet little Brooke bundle of joy is perfect for this. The frame is hearts circles nestabilities and the stamp is coloured using copics.

I just love the sweet little sentiment too.

 My second card uses the sweet little booties which I  embossed with 'Princess Rose' embossing powder and versamark ink pad. The frame is Lacey doily squares nestabilities. .

Thank you so much stopping by and now your next stop is is Karin's blog. To be eligible for the prizes don't forget to leave a comment on each blog on the hop.

There are 2 'grand' prizes and 3 'random' prizes attached to 3 of the blogs.

Thank you once again

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Buddies

Good Morning Bloggers,

I'm here this morning to share my card for this weeks Polka Doodles Challenge which is 

"Animal Or Bird'.

Here is my take which uses papers and images from one of the newly released CD's 'Pretty Tuff'.

I used Labels 1 Grand Nestabilities for the shape of the card and used ready coloured digis which are great for a quick card.

This week Nikky is offering 3 copies of the brand new 'Candy Doodles' and also be sure to check out Enfy's blog as she is also giving away a copy too ;)

Thanks for dropping by

 

 

Just Clowning Around

Just look at the huge smile on this little guys face you just can't help but smile yourself :) I adore this super happy and fun set from Sparkle N Sprinkle called 'Clowns'. I believe this set is also on offer right now :)

I wanted to make this card as colourful and bright as possible. I made the little banners using the Pennants nestabilities dies out of patterned paper and stuck them to the ric rac.

The sentiment is also part of the set. I added some glitter called Laser Blue also from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

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Happy Birthday Koala

Hello Friends,

Thank you for stopping by for a visit ;)

Today I'm sharing a card I made for Sparkle N Sprinkle and I have used Birthday Cassie.

You can also purchase the full set available here called Cassie's Adventures.

I coloured him with copics and then added some green flock for the grass which can also be purchased here.

The window was cut using Rectangle nesties and the Happy Birthday embossing was made using a cuttlebug embossing folder. 

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Save The Date

Hello Guys and happy Friday!

I'm excited today to be sharing my 1st project for the  The Cutting Cafe'. I have always loved working with Regina's files as they are always so much fun!

 I decided to use the newly released Calender set for 2013 and thought it would be a good idea to show that you can use them for all sorts of things other than a calender.

and here is a picture of my husband and myself inside which I think adds a lovely personal touch.

The Save The Date was computer generated by myself and cut out using a Labels 1 Grand Nestabiities.

Be sure to check out The Cutting Cafe' and you will be spoilt for choice ;)

Thank you for stopping by

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Sweet Little Deer and some exciting news :)

Happy Valentines day bloggers!

Now I know this is not a Valentines card but it was made for a sweet little someone who I love dearly.....

my little niece 'Erica'.

I made her a 1st Birthday card using a deer you can see here and my sister loved it so I decided to use this one for Christmas and how sweet is it?

The card base was made using Grand Nesties - Labels 4 and folded in half.

The sentiment was computer generated using some fancy font that I don't remember the name for!

Now I have some exciting news to share because  Regina owner of The Cutting Cafe' a fab place to purchase loads of fab cut files and digis asked me if I was interested in joining the team once again......well of course I am I love Regina's designs and can't wait to get started :)

Thank you for visiting

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Have a Tweet Birthday

Hello Guys and welcome to another Polka Doodles Challenge. This week I'm the host and I would like to see you 'Show us some Love' and use hearts on your creations! With Valentines day just around the corner what better time to make that special someone in your life a special card.

 I used 'Sugar Birdies' for my card and I just love the variety of embellishments,  stampies and papers you can choose from.

I love bold bright colours so I was very pleased with the outcome of this card and I'm sure it would really make someone smile :)

Nikky is also offering blog candy too so be sure to check out the rest of the DT creations and join us for a chance to win :)
I will be entering my card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Animal Antics
Heart Song Inspirations - Buttons/Brads
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Fab 'N' Funky - Use a Digi Image
Little Red wagon -  Valentines day or Love
Penny's Paper-crafty Challenges - Love is in the Air
Creative Belli Blog - Hearts /Valentine
More Than Favors - Love
Thanks for stopping by

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Sweet Little Cousin

Hello :)

This is a card I made for my darling little niece Erica from the 3 boys when she  turned 1 in November!

When I first saw this sweet little dear I knew it was the perfect image for her.

I found the free download here at this beautiful blog 'Free Pretty Things.'

The flowers were made using spiral blossoms one and I added a pearl to the center. The card base was made using Grand labels 23 definitely one of my favourites!

I did the sentiment myself ;)
I will be entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by

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Happy Birthday Bunny

Hope you are all having a lovely Weekend ;)

Here is a card I made using one of my favourite sets from Sparkle N Sprinkle called 'Star Bunnies'. I find these cuties so versatile for lot's of different occasions.

  I wanted a really happy bright and sparkly card so I also added some Sparkle N Sprinkle glitters which are so vibrant and fun. Here I used Blue Jewel, Fantasy Gold and Dazzling Rose.You can find the range of glitters and embossing powders here.

Thank you for visiting

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Just Chillin

Hi guys ;)

I wanted to share a card I made a while back for Polka Doodles using the latest and fabulous CD 'Pretty Tuff'. It's perfect for the guys in your life but it also works great with 'Pretty Sweet' too.

I love the fact that on this CD Nikky gives you the choice of using a black and white image for you to colour or if you want a quick card you also get a pre coloured version which I find very useful for those last minute makes.

I have coloured this little chap and perched him on a pre coloured bench.

I made the cloud effects using my distress ink and a scalloped piece of paper sponging the ink over it lightly.

I'm desperate to get some crafting done but I burnt two of my fingers on the hob so I'm sruggling to bend them at the moment without them cracking open!

Thank you for stopping by

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Love is in the Air

Hello and welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Deco Divas - Love is in the Air Blog Hop :)

If you have arrived here from the fabulous Julie's blog then you are on the right track ;) However if you just happened to stop by my blog  and would like to participate and be eligible to win the four great prizes you will need to start at the beginning of the hop here at the  Sparkle N Sprinkle blog.

Here is my card for the hop and my card represents 'Love is in the Air' with the sweet little sailor boy and his obvious passion for the great outdoors, sailboats and the sea. I love this calming and relaxed feel this stamp creates.

I wanted to make my card look like an aged postcard and to create this I used my grand labels 23 nestabilites for the card shape and inked around the edge of the card, sentiment and image.

You can purchase this individual stamp here or the whole set here.

If you are participating in this fun fab hop please be sure to leave me a comment and on every other blog and answer the question at the last stop over at Sparkle n Sprinkle to be eligible to win the prize. Your next stop is the wonderful Karalee's blog.

Thank you so much for visiting me ;)

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Girls are Special

Hello Guys ;)

I wanted to share a card I made using this beautiful stamp from Sparkle N Sprinkle called 'Gathering Wildflowers' . You can also buy the set called 'Children- Sailor Boy' which you buy here.

I thought this stamp would look good coloured using my watercolour pencils so I dug out some watercolour paper.

I cut out the image using my nestabilities and attached it to my Lattice rectangle which I threaded satin ribbon through.

The sentiment is also part of the set and I sponged over it with distress ink.

The flower was made using my new spiral Blossom flower die and a cupcake case and then sprinkled with Autumn Medley glitter also from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

Thank you for stopping by

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Warmest Winter Wishes

Happy New Year Friends!

Here is my 1st post of 2012 and one of many crafty creations. It is however a card from last year and a Christmas card I really enjoyed making.

 I started out with a 5 x 5 card base and layered my patterned papers. I then tore a piece of scrap copier paper and edged it with my glue pen adding some sparkly silver glitter. I used an old dovecraft tree punch and glued them behind the copier paper. The snow couple is again one I found on google images and I think they make a perfect little cozy couple for this card. I just coloured their accessories and highlighted the outline of their bodies with copics and added glitter.
Once cut out I glued them to the card and sprinkled white flowersoft around them for snow effect.
The sentiment was made on my pc and was cut with my nestablities and again glitter was added around.

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Christmas Carols

Hello All :)

Another Christmas card to share with you this evening. As I mentioned in my last post we have had internet issues over Christmas so I still have quite a few cards and creations to share with you, the only thing is that now it's nearly over it makes me kinda of sad :(

The build up comes around so quickly and before you know it we are heading into January for a new year of fun and adventures!

Anyway here is a card I made (not my usual style) quite traditional and yet still colourful and cheery I just love colour! 

I apologise for not noting where I got the wonderful Christmas paper background and the lovely image from but if I remember I will add to this post.

If I don't get chance to pop by tomorrow I would like to wish each and every visitor a 

'Happy and Healthy New Year!'

 Oh before I forget be sure to check this out below ;)

Pen & Paper Circle is the brand new Polkadoodles Club!

*No costly membership signup*

Choose which issues you wish to subscribe to on pre-order only....

See the kit design before you order!

Great value!

PRE-ORDER BY 18TH JAN 2012 (orders will ship 15th Feb 2012)

Receive a Special Club kit:

Following the huge success of our Christmas magazine in conjunction with Practical Publishing we were overwhelmed with requests to produce a regular project magazine.  So, we decided to go one better and give you an exclusive project kit AND magazine instead!! 

Each Club issue will include a special exclusive* set of Polymer stamps, a printed paper pack, special Club offers and discounts PLUS our special, EXCLUSIVE CREATIVE CHRONICLE Club magazine which gives you 12 full colour step by step tutorials and inspiration on how to use your kit, with special projects from Nikky and the amazingly talented Design Team.  Each magazine issue will include special offers and news from Polkadoodles, together with a preview of the upcoming next issue.

We realise this is not the cheapest Club around but QUALITY is really important to us and rather than give you a crummy photocopied badly instructed project sheet with your stamps we decided to go the whole hog and get our brilliant Design Team to contribute with Nikky instead. We are certain this magazine will be a collectable and we are working on bringing you some added extra's such as an organiser binder etc to build your tutorial library.  Each issue will include at least 12 step by step tutorials complete with full colour photographs and loads of hints and tips from the team which will prove invaluable.

PRE-ORDER BY 18TH JAN 2012 (orders will ship 15th Feb 2012)

This first issue includes 10 printed A4 papers and an A6 Polymer stamp set as per graphic attached (includes large girl stamp, sentiment stamp and 2 flowers) together with the first Creative Chronicle issue.

Celebrate Son

Well I can't believe we are nearing December faster than ever! Where has this year gone? I know I've had a wonderful blessed year bringing baby George into the world and he is growing bigger by the day.

Anyway here is one of the cards I made for Nikky from PolkaDoodles for the TV channel - Create and Craft. I have used a newly released and fabulous CD - Pretty Tuff. It's an awesome one for the boys but works fabulously with the Pretty Sweet too.

I love the wonderful colours on this CD they are so vibrant and rich.I coloured the little guy with copics and the border across the bottom is an EK success one. The sentiment is punched with a 1.5" circle punch and framed with scalloped circle nesties.

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For You

Hello ;)

Hope you all had a fab Weekend? It was my Mum's 50th Birthday yesterday and she had a wonderful time spending it with her nearest and dearest. We had a lovely meal made by my sister with muscles in white wine sauce for starters followed by coq au  vin and of course a huge slice of birthday cake to finish......yummy!  She had some beautiful gifts and we are now looking forward to her party ;) 

Anyway here is a card I have made using this cute little stamp from Sparkle N Sprinkle and you can buy the set here.

I adore this image she is just too cute. I coloured her with copics and then added glitter also available from Sparkle N Sprinkle here. The glitters are the best I've used and the colour variety is fabulous. I have used Florida Beach and Autumn Medley.

The card base was made using one of my creative book pages grand nestabilities. I love how it turned out. The sentiment is one from an old set which I cut out with nesties tag and sponged distress ink over whilst it was still in the nestie.

I will be entering this card into the following challenges:

Craft Challenges - Cute

Heart Song Inspirations - Gold/Glitter 

The pink Elephant - Embossing - Dry/Heat 

Thanks for visiting

Hope you have a G'day Mate

Today I'm excited to share my very 1st card I have made for the fabulous "Sparkle N Sprinkle'.

I'm sure you will agree with me that this little fella is so cute? I must admit I was a tad nervous at colouring him using my copics because of the fur effect. I just decided to go for it and ended up applying copic on some old terry toweling cloth and dabbing it lightly on the koala. I really like the effect and will try this again.

The stamp is part of a set called Casey's Adventures which you can buy here but you can also purchase individual stamps like Casey here too. The sentiment is also part of the set which I think is fab.
I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz - Cutesy
Dream Valley - Anything Goes
Craft Challenge - Games/Activities
Thanks for visiting.

Make a Wish

Hello,

Today it's challenge time over at PolkaDoodle's and and I'm thrilled to be sharing my 1st PolkaDoodle card with you ;)

Clare is hosting this weeks challenge and she wants you to get "Mystical and Magical" with your creations.

It's also stashbox stamp week and you can see how the DT have combined different stamps and how they coordinate with the  fabulous Polkadoodle papers.

Here I have used a digi from All that scraps and the papers are from the very girly 'Pretty Sweet' CD which you can buy here. This is super value as you are getting over 200 printable pages and when you see the gorgeously cute characters you will fall in love ;)

So why not pop over to the PolkaDoodle challenge blog and join us for this magical challenge.
I will be entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Totally Papercraft - Glitter It
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
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Tea for two

Hello :)

Today I'm sharing a card I made using one of my new and favourite nestabilities - Fleur De Lis.

I decided to make a shaped card using this set and I love it.

I did try cutting this with my cuttlebug and I think the card i used was maybe a little too thick as i needed to put it through a few times and the cut was not perfect. My lovely husband decided to buy me the Grand Calibur which cut it like a dream :) I will still be keeping my little green bug though as he can be used with my other dies. 

The stamp set used is called 'Tea House' and is from Dovecraft.

I used Labels 8 to frame the sentiment and coloured the tea cups with copics.

I will be entering  this card to the following challenges:

Craft your passions - Anything Goes - Any Occasion

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

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Too Cute to Spook

Hello :)

Today I'm sharing a card I've made using one of my many neglected 'Magnolia's'! 

Since I have had my new crafting space I'm determined to use my ever growing craft supplies that I keep replenishing even though there is no need to!

I decided to make a Halloween card seeing as though we are already in October!

 I used one of my new Grand Nestabilities - Labels 23 for the shaped card base and also a new Sizzix Embosslits die's - charm frame which I think is so cute. The sentiment was done on my PC and printed on some Hairy Manilla card which I scoured the internet for and found it here at ecocrafts. I think I will be using a lot more of this stuff as I think it is so versatile.

I coloured Tilda with my coloursoft pencils and blended with Sansodor.

I will be entering this card in to th efollowing challenges:
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Halloween

Craft your Passion - Anything Goes - Ribbon

Heart Song Inspirations - Anything Goes

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Stamp With Fun - Halloween

The Pink Elephant - Trick or Treat

Thank you for visiting me today :)