A Little Christmassy

Our fifth Facebook challenge of the year is here.  This month we'd like to see your creations with aninmals the theme, "CHRISTMAS IN JULY".

For my inspiration today I'm using Baubles and Tinsel, she's one of Wendy's more recent images that you can find in her shop here.

The image has been coloured with Copics, yeah I know I seem to be having a green and purple thing going on today.....

No design paper for this one just a little distressing of the image card..  I've made the sentiment from a Tim Holtz sticker, used an acrylic paint pen for more dots and some embossing enamel for a little magical sparkle.

Don't forget we have the blog challenge running until 14th June with a new challenge starting on 15th July.  Double your changes to win :)

Thanks for popping by for a look today.  Hope we'll see you at the challenge.

Andrea x

 

For the Lads.....

......a little Northern UK / Yorkshire slang, lads meaning boys / men :D

Our forth Facebook challenge of the year is here.  This month we'd like to see your creations with aninmals the theme, "BIG / LITTLE GUYS".

For my inspiration today I'm using Spring Bike Ride, a perfect image for those young energetic boys

The image has been coloured with Copics, I've tried to make it looks liek he's kicking a littel dirt up as he races along.  

My design paper is from Maja Design.  I've made the sentiment up from Tim Holtz sticker, in addition I've added the barking and the birds with a pen :)

Don't forget we have the blog challenge running until 14th May with a new challenge starting on 15th June.  Double your changes to win :)

Thanks for popping by for a look today.  Hope we'll see you at the challenge.

Andrea x

 

Pretty Paws

It's new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  For my inspiration today I'm using the very cute image called Pretty Paws, you can find it here in Wendy's shop :)

I've coloured her  with Copics in one of my favourite colours. 

I found some perfect design paper in my stash from Maja Design, a heart gem from Hobby Craft and a family sentiment, which is a Tim Holtz sticker.

You can find more inspiration on the challenge blog and in the Facebook group today.

Thanks for popping by

Andrea x

 

For the Girlz........

Our second Facebook challenge of the year is here.  This month we'd like to see your creations "FOR THE GIRLZ".

For my inspiration today I'm using one of the images from Best Frocks, you can find these images in Wendy's shop here

The image has been coloured with Copics.  I've created a clean and simple design to showcase the image using some balck card, some design paper from my stash and sticker from Tim Holtz for the sentiment.

Don't forget we have the blog challenge running until 14th February with a new challenge starting on 15th March.  Double your changes to win :)

Thanks for popping by for a look today.  Hope we'll see you at the challenge.

Andrea x

 

Winter Heart

It's new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  For my inspiration today I'm using the very cute image called Winter Heart, you can find her here in Wendy's Shop.

I've coloured her  with Copics in a colour combination that I don't often use but love!

I found some perfect design paper in my stash and matched it with some blue glitter card.

No other embellishments today. just a clean and simple design to showcase one of Wendy's fab new images,

You can find more inspiration on the challenge blog and in the Facebook group today.

Thanks for popping by

Andrea x

 

Totally Christmas

 Yes this year I've joined the new team at Outlawz for our Christmas Challenge, hopefully so I'm more prepared for the season rather than running round last minute making Christmas cards!

This is my creation for our second challenge (check it out here).  You can make anything you like as long as its Christmassy :)

I've used an image from All Dressed Up called Snowman Hugs.  I've coloured the image with Copics, then added some embossing enamel for more snow!

I've used some design paper from my stash to match the snowman's scarf.  Also used a tiny Merry Christmas wooden sentiment from Hobby Craft.  Thanks for popping by, hopefully see you at the challenge :)

Andrea x

Time to Grow.........

We've our challenge starting at All Dressed Up in the Facebook group today.  This month we'd like to

 see your creations with "YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS".

I love my mini garden, so I'm using Growing Season for my inspiration, you can find it in Wendy's shop here.  I've coloured her with Copics and added a tiny sentiment "my time" using Tim holtz stickers.

The design papers I've used are from Lily of the Valley and Maja Design.

Don't forget we also have the challenge blog as well.

Thanks for popping by for a look today.

Andrea x

 

Little Lamb

It's new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  For my inspiration today I'm using the very cute image called Little Lamb, you can find it here in Wendy's shop.

I've created a single layered card colouring the image with Copics.

I've also used some acrylic paints for the flower field and a little in the sky.  The birds and sentiment were hand drawn / written.

You can find more inspiration on the challenge blog and in the Facebook group today.

Thanks for popping by

Andrea x

 

Little Sunflower

We've our challenge starting at All Dressed Up in the Facebook group today.  This month we'd like to

 see your creations with "FLOWERS".

The image has been coloured with Copicd, to the right of it you can see a sentiment, which is a sticker from Tim Holtz.

The edges of the papers and card have been distressed.  My design papers are from Hobby Craft and Studio Light.

Don't forget we also have the challenge blog as well.

Thanks for popping by for a look today.

Andrea x

 

Little Painter

It's new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  For my inspiration today I'm using the very cute image called Little Painter, you can find him here in Wendy's shop.

I've coloured him with Copics as thought he's in a room.

My design paper has been is my stash for ages but thought it went nicely with the colours and stripes of his t-shirt.

The banners are made from die cut strips cut into singles to make a coloured banner.

You can find more inspiration on the challenge blog and in the Facebook group today.

Thanks for popping by

Andrea x

 

Having fun on an icy day

We've our challenge starting at All Dressed Up in the Facebook group today.  This month we'd like to

 see your creations "WITH ANIMALS".

I've chosen to use Penguin Fun, you can find it here in Wendy's shop.  I've coloured the image with Copics and sprinkled a little embossing enamel around for added snow.

Here's the finished card, using some pale blue design paper and matting.

Don't forget we also have the challenge blog as well.

Thanks for popping by for a look today.

Andrea x

Its all white.....

It's new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  For my inspiration today I'm using the very cute image Bunny Heart, you can find it here in Wendy's shop.

We have a thing about white rabbits in our house, so I decided to colour a white rabbit :D

While doing that I thought it would be cool to keep the whole thing in the same theme with a pop of colour in the flowers.

Underneath and around the image are two difference colours of embossing enamel.

I've created a single layer card, distressed the edged with a Tonic tool.

One tony embellishment, a little wooden heart.

You can find more inspiration on the challenge blog and in the Facebook group today.

Thanks for popping by

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this tag into the following challenges
Love to Craft - Anything Goes
Crafty Animals - Anything Goes
Critter Crazy - Anything Goes
Pearly Sparkles - Love is in the Air
Sweet Stampin - Love
Crafty Calendar - Hearts
Dragonfly Dreams - CAS
Creative Inspirations - Love is in the Air
Double D - Hearts
I Love ProMarkers - Anything Goes 

 

Knitting Time

We're back after our break :)

We've our challenge starting at All Dressed Up in the Facebook group today.  This month we'd like to see your creations "FOR THE GIRLS".

I've chosen to use Love to Knit, you can find it here in Wendy's shop.  I've coloured her with Copics and sprinkled a little embossing enamel around for some added interest.

Here's the finished card, using black card, some design paper from Lemon Craft and a sentiment made up from Tim Hotlz stickers.

The challenge blog ladies will be here back on 7th February with some new release inspiration.

Thanks for popping by for a look today.

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Creative Knockouts - Something To Say

I Love ProMarkers - Anything Goes

Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon - A = Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter - Pretty In Pink

Fab n Funky - Include a Stamped Image

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Celebrating Christmas :)

We've our challenge starting at All Dressed Up in the Facebook group today.  This month we'd like to see your Celebration creations.

I've chosen to use Sharing at Christmas for my inspiration, you can find it here in Wendy's shop.

I've created a single layer card this time, the colouring done with Copics.

I've added some white embossing enamel for the snow and a tiny wooden sentiment which I got in Hobby Craft.

Don't forget we also have the challenge blog.

Thanks for popping by for a look today.

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges.

Creative Inspirations - Christmas Animals

Creative Moments - Winter

Dream Factory - Christmas Again

Creative Knockouts - Tis the Season

Passion for Markers - Fall or Winter

CRAFT - Christmas

Critter Crazy - Anything Goes

Dragonfly Dreams - Christmas

Pearly Sparkles - Christmas

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

 

Snow Ride

It's new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  For my inspiration today I'm using the very cute image Snow Rdie, you can find it here in Wendy's shop

I've coloured the image with Copics, showcasing it with a hint of blue background.

My Design paper is from Studio Light, the banner made up from scraps of left over papers.

No embellishments or sentiments on this one, that was it can either be a winter birthday card or a Christmas card :)

You can find more inspiration on the challenge blog and in the Facebook group today.

Thanks for popping by

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Craft Rocket - Christmas and / or Winter
Little Red Wagon - White Lightning
Passion For Markers - Christmas
Unicorn Challenge - Christmas and / or Winter
Dragonfly Dreams - Winter Birthday
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Love to Scrap - Anything Goes
Lets Craft and Create - Anything Goes

 

Santa's post

Its the first Wednesday of the month which means its time for our Outlawz Sketch challenge.

We've All Dressed Up sponsoring us this month, I love these little cuties from Wendy :)

I've chosen to use Santa Post for my inspiration.

The image has been coloured with Copics then hand cut into a square.

These are our sketch hints for November's challenge.

I've used rectangles in the background papers from the sketch hint.  My design papers are from Maja Design and I've also used some black card.

I've added a simple wooden Marry Christmas sentiment which I got in Hobby Craft.

Thanks for popping by for a look today, we hope to see you at the challenge

Andrea x

 I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

A Place to Start - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

Incy Wincy - Anything Goes

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

A Perfect Time to Craft - Challenge 11

Ally's Angels - Anything Goes

Christmas is coming.....

We've our challenge starting at All Dressed Up in the Facebook group today.  This month we'd like to see your Christmas creations.

I've chosen to use Christmas Penguins for my inspiration, you can find it here in Wendy's shop.

The image was coloured with Copics and then fussy cut.

The background is made up from some gold card, design paper from Dovecrafts and some white card cut with die cuts.

No embellishments today, the sentiment comes with the image.

Don't forget we also have the challenge blog.

Thanks for popping by for a look today.

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges.

The Paper Shelter - Make It Sparkle

Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything goes option Dies / Punches

CRAFT - Anything goes

Penny's Challenge - Anything Goes

Creatalicious - Anything Goes

Ally's Angels - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

A Place to Start - Anything Goes

 

Glowing

It's new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  For my inspiration today I'm using the very cute image Fairy Bauble, you can find it here in Wendy's shop

I've coloured the image with Copics giving her a glowing night scene.  There's some added sparkle with embossing enamel and a tiny silver star.

I've made her into a large Christmas tag using recycled amazon boxes and some silver glitter paper.  The selection of silver and blue ribbons are from my stash.

You can find more inspiration on the challenge blog and in the Facebook group today.

Thanks for popping by

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this tag into the following challenges

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes option add ribbon
Hearts Quest - Anything Goes
Dragonfly Dreams - Anything but a Card
Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes
A Place to Start - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar - Anything Goes
Creative Inspiration - Anything Goes
Pearly Sparkles - Fantasy

Knitted Hat

We've our challenge starting at All Dressed Up in the Facebook group today.  This month we'd like to see you autumn and / or Halloween creations.

I've chosen to use Feed the Birds for my inspiration, you can find it here in Wendy's shop.

The image was coloured with Copics.

As well as using some black card, I've used design papers from Santoro and Maja Design.

Don't forget we also have the challenge blog.

Thanks for popping by for a look today.

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challengers

Unicorn Challenge - Autumn / Halloween

Try it on Tuesday's - Autumn Magic

Incy Wincy - Autumn

The Cutie Pie - Birthday Girls

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes

Ally's Angels - Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Cracfty Friends - Anything Goes

Creatalicious - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

 

Back to School

It's new release inspiration day at All Dressed Up.  For my inspiration today I'm using the very cute image Back to School Girl, you can find it here in Wendy's shop

I've coloured the image with Copics with a red, black and brown theme.  There's a little pop in there of orange as well :D

I've used a selection of design papers from Lemoncraft, Prima Marketing and Studio Light with some red and black card for matting.  

Keeping with one of the themes for the current Facebook challenge - layers.  My sentiment is made up from Tim Holtz stickers.

You can find more inspiration on the challenge blog and in the Facebook group today.

Thanks for popping by

Andrea x

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld - Anything Goes

A Place to Start - Anything Goes

Pammies Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

I Love ProMarkers - Anything goes

Cardz 4 Galz - Hip to Be Square

Paper Fun Day - Anything Goes

Lets Craft & Create - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes