The Creative Cottage Challenge 36 - White/Blank Space

Ok hands up, who's nicked all the white from my card?! I'm sure there was more white on it when I made it so someone must have pinched it! Nope... no one... ok ok I admit this week's challenge at The Creative Cottage Challenge really tested me (and I kinda failed) cos Mandi asked us to do a card with lots of WHITE/BLANK SPACE... well I just don't DO blank spaces! I did try to, so this is the little chap I came up with for my DT card, and isn't he a happy chappie! I have to tell you that this is the LAST challenge on The Creative Cottage Challenge Blog, but don't despair... The Creative Cottage Blog (not the same as the challenge blog) will be taking over the challenges from now on (well after this last fornightly challenge that is)! Hopefully you'll be able to contiue to follow us on The Creative Cottage Blog!

I've used the super cute Little Monkeys Wild West Full kit for my topper and corners, and the Simply Gingham Paper Pack (FREE at the moment but be quick) from The Creative Cottage. The little sentiment is from a Papermania Clear Stamp set. Finally I've added a few stars for my little sheriff to shine!

A Scrap Affair Challenge - Pink & Brown

A quick post to let you know about a new challenge at A Scrap Affair... we'd like to see your Pink & Brown creations! There's a yummy prize up for grabs for one lucky random winner; you have until April11th to join in!

For my card I've used one of Rita's Chuck the Rat images from A Scrap Affair (kindly sent to me by Nadia - thank you), coloured with Promarkers. The yummy gingham papers are from The Creative Cottage, you can get them FREE (but be very quick) from The Creative Cottage Blog! The little sentiment is from Cuddly Buddly! I'm entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafts & Me - Anything Goes

The Paper Variety - Tic Tac Toe (stamped image/sentiment, make a card, use scallops)

Please pop over to the Scrap Affair Blog to see all the lovely DT creations and get more information. There's also a picture of the yummy prize up for grabs!

Cupcake Craft Challenge 135 - Flowers For Mum

Well the clock's have changed so we're well and truly going in the right direction for some nicer weather... I love Spring when all the trees start getting their buds and leaves and with are the lovely flowers and colours it really gives you a lift after the winter! So this week at Cupcake Craft Challenge the fab Denise has chosen 'Flowers For Mum' as our challenge... yep it's Mother's Day on Sunday (in the UK)! Easy challenge! We all have a soft spot for flowers!

For my card I've used paper from the Anna Griffin Paper Pack Old Paris Palette as a background, you can find this paper HERE at A Scrap Affair! The lovely verse is a stamp (Penny Black). I've done a little distressing and added some sparkle/gloss to the flowers on the background paper. The swirl is from K & Co (I added the gold pearls) and the little heart is handmade using pearls and Tim Holtz Crackle Accents. Finally I've added a bow and of course some more flowers!

I'm entering my card for the following challenges:

Allsorts - For a Special Lady

Simon Says Stamp - Mother's Day/Girlie

Stampin For The Weekend - For Mum/Mother's Day

Our sponsor at Cupcake this week is Sassy Studio Designs who are offering 4 images to the winner (you get to choose!), and also our monthly Icing on the Cupcake sponsor is Wild Rose Studio who are giving away 2 fab stamps from their Spring Collection!

Thanks for popping by today, have a lovely week!

Calming Green & Blue

Hello peeps! Well, it's cold here... perfect for crafting & blogging! I will definately be getting cosy in my craft room later! It's too cold for anything else!

I just wanted to share this little card which I made... I've used my fave colours, so calming... that's maybe why my last three cards are green!? The little fisherman is a clear stamp from Prima... I was kindly sent it by my friend Dianascarlett... thank you so much! I've coloured him with Distress Inks... it's been ages since I used these! I love the wash effect we can achieve with these! The papers are old ones from Papermania. You can buy the stamp and Distress Inks in 'A Scrap Affair' Online Store as well as lots of other lovely crafty goodies!

I'm entering this card for the challenge at:

Simon Says Stamp - Happy Birthday

Colour Create - Greens/Olive Green, Brown, Cream, Black

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Slugs, Snails & Puppy Dogs Tails

Well, hope you have a lovely weekend... especially those visiting the craft event in Harrogate this weekend (I am so jealous)!

The Creative Cottage Challenge 35 - Spring Has Sprung

Hello hello hello! Hope you're all well and enjoying a bit of nicer weather! Has Spring sprung near you yet? Well it has at The Creative Cottage Challenge... Donna has chosen the theme this fortnight, so we'd like to see all your lovely Spring themed creations! You could be in with a chance to win two kits of your choice from The Creative Cottage... so get crafting!

My card has been created using the 'Much Love Kit' from The Creative Cottage... the papers and image are from this lovely digi kit! I've added embossing too and a few other embellishments and the little sentiment is a Penny Black stamp.

I'm entering the following challenges:

The Crafty Pad - Buttons

Meljen's Designs - Green

Allsorts Challenge - Luck of the Irish (I've used the colour green as my inspiration)

Ok, I've now got a HUGE task on my hands... I have to sort out my wardrobe which is overflowing with clothes that 'might' fit me again one day (like in another life) and I've been putting the task off for AGES now, but as I've bought a few new bits and bobs lately (that do not have the wrong sizes on them) I need to make space! Wish me luck!!! Or even better, send Gok Wan around pronto!

Cupcake Craft Challenge 133 - Up in the Air with Optional Green & DT CALL

Good morning to all you lovely blogging peeps! Today at Cupcake we have a new challenge AND a Design Team Call! If you'd like to join our team you'll find more information on the DT Call over at the Cupcake blog!

Now this week's challenge at Cupcake Craft Challenge has been chosen by my lovely talented friend Catherine (La Chic) who has asked us all to create something 'Up In the Air with Optional Green'... so that could be butterflies, planes, ladybirds, bees, flying rabbits lol... the green option is because it's St. Patricks Day this week.

For my card I've chosen a cute Lili of the Valley image... is this the cutest little rabbit or what?! I've used Promarkers to colour him, but have also made my background papers by colouring plain white paper with my Promarkers. What do you think? The cut out border is done using my Martha Stewart Garden Trellis punch. The lovely ticket is a freebie from Jami.

Our sponsor at Cupcake this week is Digi Doodle Shop, who are offering a $10 Gift Voucher to spend instore, and our monthly 'Icing on the Cupcake' sponsor is Wild Rose Studio, who are offering two gorgeous stamps to our lucky monthly winner!

Right, I'm off work today so have promised myself a day out (the weather is AWFUL), I thought I'd maybe go to Ikea, which is an hour and a half away from where I live, so I might just have to buy something to make the journey worthwhile!

Well, thanks for popping by today, hope you enjoy the challenge this week!

Kitty Love

Helloooooo! Ok I know that Valentine's Day has passed already but I had the urge to add hearts to this card... I kinda went for it! The little kitty image is a new 'Pampered Pets' stamp by Docrafts, my hubby bought me a few of these recently (do you think he wants something... or maybe he just wants to keep me out of his way while he watches the footie?). All the hearts are cut by hand... I don't have a fancy heart punch. The background paper is a freebie from Funky Hand, where I'm entering their challenge Get Funky - Show Us Your Heart.

Right, better go and check if my homemade bread has risen... it'd better cos I'm counting on it for tea tonight!