Wednesday 27 May 2015

Delightful Wednesday – May Flowers!

Hello there! I’m back again!! But I’m a few hours late! Tut, tut! Must try harder!

Hope everyone in the UK had a good BH weekend.  As a Civil Servant I was lucky enough to have Tuesday off as well (Queen’s Birthday don’t you know) so no excuse for not getting this post out on time.  Well I COULD think of some if you give me a moment!!

So better late than never it is my turn to post a Wednesday project on the Digital Delights blog and the theme Sandy and I chose for May is May Flowers and you can’t say I haven’t used any flowers on THIS project!! J

My image this time is one of my all-time favourites.  She is the ridiculously adorable JUBBLY TURTLE Awwwwh!  I love all of Wendy’s Jubbly animals and you can browse through them HERE.

Can you tell I like making flowers?! Probably O-F’d (Over Flowered) on this a tad but If you are going to make flowers then MAKE FLOWERS that’s what I say! J

Ingredients:
Dies: Tonic ‘Circle Layering Dies’ – Spellbinders ‘Ribbon Banners’
Punches: Tonic various flowers
Paper/Card: Neenah Solar White – Various from stash
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Others: Gems – Acrylic drops

So be turtle-ly sweet (!) and visit the Digital Delights Blog where every day there is something to inspire you and don’t forget to visit the shop for all of Wendy’s precious designs!

Thanks so much for looking and leaving such fab comments!  Have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTY GIRLZ – Challenge #2: Anything Goes/Spring is in the Air
CRAFTY CARDMAKERS – Challenge #139: Shaped Cards
QKR STAMPEDE – Challenge #140: Children’s Birthday Card
PINK GEM – Challenge #145: Flowers
DREAM VALLEY – Challenge #107: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART - Challenge #61: Anything Goes
AUD SENTIMENTS – Challenge #132: Cute Plus a Sentiment 


Tuesday 26 May 2015

Digi Choosday Challenge – Week 21: Pretty in Purple!

Hello!  Hope all is well with you and yours!

It’s Choosday so it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this week is Pretty in Purple…oooh my favourite colour!!!  As always we have a fab prize on offer so check out the BLOG for details.

Once again I used my fave of Nikky’s collections called DOLLIE DAYDREAM GOES EAST which contains some of the most glorious papers imaginable and plenty of purple ones at that!

So straight off I think I ought to start by saying that I have NO IDEA why I coloured her skin green.  Really, it was one of those things that just sort of happened. Maybe I was influenced by all the skulls she is sporting but the poor girl became a member of the zombie/undead community before I knew what was happening!!! J
 I do love this image. She is soooo cool!! She is called KAWAII and is available separately or as part of the larger COLLECTION.

Ingredients:
Image: KAWAII
Sentiment and Papers: DOLLIE DAYDREAM GOES EAST BUNDLE
Dies: Sizzix ‘Labels Framelits’
Card: Neenah Solar White
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Others: Spiders Web – Pearls - Ribbon

So it’s a ‘dead cert’ (!) that you will find loads of gorgeous inspiration on the the blog, and while you’re there why not join us for this fab challenge.   And don’t forget to check out the store which is ‘alive’ (!) with Nikky’s amazing designs!

Thanks so much for looking and for all your fabby comments! Have a lovely day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS – Challenge #10: Anything Goes
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – May Challenge: Anything Goes
CRAFTY CARDMAKERS – Challenge #139: Shaped Cards
CRAFTY GIRLZ – Challenge #2: Anything Goes/Spring is in the Air
BROWN SUGAR – Challenge #147: Favourite Colour Combo
GLITTER N SPARKLE – Challenge #138: One for the Ladies

Thursday 21 May 2015

Party Time Avery!

Hello there! Hope everyone is well! 

Today I am showcasing on The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog! Yay!

I do love a good shaped card and I have quite a few scalloped circle cards so I thought I would use one of those for my make this time.

My image is the gorgeous Party Time Avery which is part of the May new releases which you can see hereI twinned Avery with the luscious Eau de Nil papers from Papermania and coloured her to match.

Ingredients:
Sentiment: Kanban
Card: Neenah Solar White
Paper: Papermania ‘Eau de Nil’
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Dies: Spellbinders ‘Jewel Flowers & Flourishes’ – Sue Wilson ‘Pierced Flags’
Others: Pearls

So ‘parrrtayy’ along to the blog and join in with our current challenge which is always Anything Goes and where you will find some stunning inspiration from the DT! There is always a fab prize on offer too and visit the shop to see all of Christine’s adorable rubber stamps!!

Thanks so much for looking, and have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
OKR STAMPEDE – Challenge #139: Balloons
ALLSORTS – Week # 311: No Squares Allowed
SCRIBBLE & SCRAP – Challenge #44: Always Anything Goes
LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS – Challenge #10: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #60: Anything Goes
CRAFTY CARDMAKERS – Challenge #139: Shaped Cards
FAB N FUNKY – Challenge #260: Flora and Fauna
CARD MANIA – Challenge #68: Pearls and Swirls

Tuesday 19 May 2015

Digi Choosday Challenge – Week 20: Add a Bow!

Hello!  Hope everyone is well!

It’s Choosday so it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this week is Add a Bow!  As always we have a fab prize on offer so check out the BLOG for details.

So I went a little pink for my make this week using the gorgeous LOVE AND KISSES image from the fabby WORK AND PLAY 9 – LOVE AND KISSES DOWNLOAD BUNDLE.  The papers and pretty paper bows are from that collection too.
I love ribbon but I do love paper bows too and Nikky always provides them with her collections. Guaranteed to match!!

Ingredients:
Dies: Tonic 'Nesting Rectangles'
Punches: WRMK Corner Chomper
Card: Neenah Solar White & various from stash
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Others: Gems - Faux Stitching

So get loved up pop along to the blog where you will see incredible inspiration from the DT, and while you’re there why not join us for this fab challenge.   And don’t forget to check out Nikky’s amazing designs in the store!

Thanks so much for looking and have a lovely day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx


I would like to enter the following challenges:
IN THE PINK – Challenge #69: Stitching – Real or Faux
ALLSORTS – Week # 311: No Squares Allowed
SCRIBBLE & SCRAP – Challenge #44: Always Anything Goes
LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS – Challenge #10: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #60: Anything Goes

Wednesday 13 May 2015

Delightful Wednesday – May Flowers!

Hello there! I’m back again!!

Today it is my turn to post a Wednesday project on the Digital Delights blog and the theme Sandy and I chose for May is May Flowers. I love adding punched and die-cut flowers to my creations so this was not a tough one for me.


So I went a little hippy chick this time and chose to use the fab and funky Flower Power Sky along with elements from the Flower Power Accessories Set.


Groovy baby, yeah!! J

Ingredients:
Images: Flower Power Sky with Camper Van and sentiment from the Flower Power Accessories Set
Dies: Tonic ‘Camellia Layering Dies’
Punches: Tonic and X-Cut various flowers
Paper/Card: Neenah Solar White – Various from stash
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Others: Gems - Glossy Accents

So chill out man and go far out to the Digital Delights Blog where every day there is something to inspire you and don’t forget to visit the shop for all of Wendy’s rad designs!

Thanks so much for looking and leaving such fab comments!  Have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
BROWN SUGAR – Challenge #145: Layers
CRAFTING BY DESIGNS – Flowers
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #59: Anything Goes
EUREKA STAMPS – Challenge #140: Flowers
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – May Challenge: Anything Goes


Tuesday 12 May 2015

Digi Choosday Challenge – Week 19: Flower Power!

Hello!  Hope everything is good with you and yours!

It’s Choosday so it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this week is Flower Power!  As always we have a fab prize on offer so check out the BLOG for details.

I used an image from one of my fave of Nikky’s collections called DOLLIE DAYDREAM GOES EAST - LANTERN! Ok, so that waistline is completely unrealistic but we can all dream can’t we!! J
 I decided to try the spotlight technique on this one (no I was not too lazy to colour in the whole image!!)! J


Ingredients:
Sentiment, Flowers and Papers: DOLLIE DAYDREAM GOES EAST BUNDLE
Dies:Tonic 'Nesting Ovals'
Punches: Tonic various flowers
Card: Neenah Solar White & various from stash
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Others: Pearls

So go east and pop along to the blog where you will see incredible inspiration from the DT, and while you’re there why not join us for this fab challenge.   And don’t forget to check out Nikky’s amazing designs in the store!

Thanks so much for looking and have a lovely day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
EUREKA STAMPS – Challenge #140: Flowers
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – May Challenge: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #59: Anything Goes

Friday 8 May 2015

Shopping Girl Ellie!

Hello there! I’m back again! 

So today I am showcasing on The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog! Yay!!

I decided to decorate a bag using the adorable Shopping Girl Ellie for my project this time.
I do love how she has lots of shopping bags but no handbag! Although she could have her credit card tucked in her shoe which is a trick my friend apparently used to employ when she was out and about in London! Not too sure why! Must have made her limp a bit! 

Ingredients:
Card: Kraft
Paper: LOTV ‘Bear Necessities’
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Dies: Tonic ‘Deco Geometric’ & ‘Frond Finesse’ – Sue Wilson ‘Faux Quilled Leaves’
Others: Kraft bag - Pearls – Ribbon - Flowers - Doilies

So shop along to the blog and join in with our current challenge which is always Anything Goes and where you will find some stunning inspiration from the DT! There is always a fab prize on offer too and visit the shop to ‘bag’ yourself some of Christine’s adorable rubber stamps!!

Thanks so much for looking, and have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
FAB N FUNKY – Challenge #258: May Flowers
PENNY’S PAPER-CRAFTY – Challenge #226: Anything Goes
CARD MANIA – Challenge #68: Pearls and Swirls
LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS – Challenge #9: Anything Goes
CRAFTY RIBBONS – Challenge #118: Anything Goes with Ribbon
LITTLE MISS MUFFET – Challenge #111: Many Layers

Tuesday 5 May 2015

Digi Choosday Challenge – Week 18: Anything Goes!

Hello!  Me again!

It’s Choosday so it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this week is a nice easy one; Anything Goes!  As always we have a fab prize on offer so check out the BLOG for details.

I made a birthday card for one of my brothers using an image I thought very appropriate for him! It’s called BREAKTIME (if you knew him you would totally recognise him) and is available individually or as part of the fab WORK AND PLAY 10 – COUNTRY LIFE COLLECTION.

Look at that cheeky squirrel trying to pinch his lunch! Must have Nutella in it!

Ingredients:
Image: BREAKTIME
Dies: Tonic ‘Nesting Squares’ & ‘Nesting Circles’
Card: Neenah Solar White & various from stash
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils

So don’t snooze and pop along to the blog where you will see incredible inspiration from the DT, and while you’re there why not join us for this fab challenge.   And don’t forget to check out Nikky’s amazing designs in the store!

Thanks so much for looking and for your lovely comments and have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx
I would like to enter the following challenges:
LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS – Challenge #9: Anything Goes
CRAFTY GIRLZ – Challenge #1: Anything Goes
SCRIBBLE AND SCRAP – Challenge #43: Anything Goes
GLITTER N SPARKLE – Challenge #135: Anything Goes
CARDZ 4 GUYS – Challenge #69: Gardening
TOP TIP TUESDAY – Duo (Boy and squirrel)








Monday 4 May 2015

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge #5!

Hello! Happy Bank Holiday all of you in the UK ! Hope the weather is being kind to you!

Today launches a new challenge over on The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog and every month our theme is Anything Goes! We always have a fabulous prize on offer so check out the blog for details.
So I decided to use the super cute Cupcake Ellie on my design this month! Look at all those sweet treats! Hope she’s intending to share!
I used another new die purchase from Tonic (I think addiction therapy may be in order) called Elegant Ovals. I used this to make my card base and used soft, blue greys and pinks to colour.

Ingredients:
Sentiment: Kanban
Dies/Punches: Tonic ‘Elegant Ovals Layering Dies’ – Spellbinders ‘Jewel Flowers & Flourishes’ - Various Tonic flower punches
Card: Neenah Solar White – Centura Pearl
Paper: Craft Style
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Others: Pearls - Ribbon

So ‘bake’(!) your way over to the blog and join in with our current challenge which is always Anything Goes and where you will find some stunning inspiration from the DT! There is always a fab prize on offer too and visit the shop to see all of Christine’s adorable stamps!!

Thanks so much for looking and for your lovely comments and have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTY GIRLZ – Challenge #1: Anything Goes/April Showers
SCRIBBLE AND SCRAP – Challenge #43: Always Anything Goes
LIL PATCH OF CRAFTY FRIENDS – Challenge #9: Anything Goes
GLITTER N SPARKLE - Challenge #135: Anything Goes
EUREKA STAMPS – Challenge #139: Feminine Cards
CARD MANIA – Challenge #68: Pearls and Swirls
2 CUTE INK – Challenge #128: Anything Goes